Vulcan-Hart ZoneMaster 2 Series User manual
STRIP-TILL EQUIPMENT
ASSEMBLY,OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL
DO NOT USE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL
HAS BEEN READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD
1/1/22
Series 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................................................1
SAFETY SUGGESTIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 2
SPECIFICATIONS & LUBRICATION............................................................................................................................3
PREPARING FOR FIELD USE ................................................................................................................................4-6
OPERATION PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................7-9
Adjustment Photo.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Depth Control ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Gauge Wheel.......... .............................................................................................................................................. 8
PARTS BREAKDOWN......................................................................................................................................... 10-18
ASSEMBLY ..........................................................................................................................................................25-26
Trailer Hitch.....................................................................................................................................................16-17
Harrow Attachment............................................................................................................................................... xx
Liquid Fertilizer Assembly Instructions ................................................................................................................xx
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................................. 27
AIR COMPRESSOR OWNERS MANUAL. ......................................................................................................... 20-24
Assembly To Toolbar........................................................................................................................................... 25
Adjustable Row Cleaner Assembly ..................................................................................................................... xx
Air Compressor ................................................................................................................................................... 26
Air Compressor Operation .....................................................................................................................................9
AIR COMPRESSOR WIRING DIAGRAM..................................................................................................................19
INTRODUCTION
3-Point Mounted Strip-Till Toolbar
The serial number tag is located on the back of
the 3rd arm pedestal.
Individual Row Units
The serial number tag is located on the left side
of the row unit main frame.
Congratulations on your purchase of a new
ZoneMaster Strip-Till unit.
This manual is provided as set-up and assem-
bly instructions, and as an aid to the operator
in explaining settings and adjustments for all
soil, residue and functional applications. It also
includes replacement parts breakdown.Careful
application of the recommended procedures
contained in this manual will assure you of
many years of dependable, efficient operation.
“Right hand” and “left hand” sides of your unit are
determined by facing the direction that the unit
travels while in use.
Always obtain original Vulcan service parts be-
cause substitute parts could adversely affect
equipment performance and warranty.
Record the following information for later refer-
ence when obtaining service parts:
Purchase Date__________________________
Purchaser’s Name_______________________
Dealer’s Name__________________________
Machine Serial No._______________________
1 Introduction
WARNING: Your safety and the safe-
ty of those around you depend upon
your using care and good judgement
in the operation of this equipment. Know the
positions and functions of all controls be-
fore attempting to operate.
All equipment has limitations. Understand the
speed, braking, steering, stability, and load
characteristics of the machine before starting to
operate. Read your OPERATOR’S MANUAL!
The following are general safety comments that
apply to all equipment. Review them often as
safety reminders.
- Don’t be in a hurry.
- Check all controls and operating functions
of the machine in a safe area before start-
ing to work.
- Never allow anyone around machinery when
you are performing operating functions.
- When service demands working on, under,
or around, tillage implement, proper pre-
cautions should be taken to stabilize or se-
cure implement. (Lowering stands, blocking
of implement, etc.)
- When transporting the machine, ensure all
warning devices, such as, SMV sign and
reflective devices are in place, clean, and
clearly visible.
- Watch where you are going. Note all haz-
ards and obstructions such as ditches,
overhead electrical wires, narrow gates,
etc. when transporting and/or operating the
machine. Refer to page 3of this manual for
transport height and width specifications.
Safety Suggestions 2
SAFETY SUGGESTIONS
- Never unhook from folding model with the
wing section in the up transport position.
Lower wings to ground first then un-hook.
- Never ride or permit others to ride on tractor
drawbar or on machine; nor allow anyone
other than yourself on the tractor while in
operation.
- Reduce tractor speed when transporting
over uneven or rough terrain.
- When transporting down steep hills or
slopes, shift tractor into lower gear.
- Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure
can have sufficient force to penetrate the
skin causing serious personal injury. Before
connecting lines, be sure to relieve all pres-
sures in the system by moving hydraulic
control levers in both directions before at-
taching couplers.
- Before disconnecting lines, be sure to re-
lieve all pressures to the system.
- Be sure all connections are tight and that
lines, pipes, and hoses are not damaged or
worn.
- A very small leak from a hydraulic line, pipe,
hose, or fitting can be almost invisible. Use a
piece of cardboard or wood when checking
for suspected leaks rather than your
hands.
- If injury is received from escaping fluid, see a
doctor at once, as serious reaction or in-
fection can result if proper medical treat-
ment is not received immediately.
- Never operate wing lift cylinders on folding
toolbar models without (4) re-strictor fittings,
one at each end of lift cylinder.
Toolbar Type Number Of
Rows Row Spacing Transport
Width Transport
Height Tank Type
Capacity
Approximate
Weight
Includes Row
Units
3-Point Mounted Strip-Till Toolbar Only
6 Row Rigid 6 30 In. 15Ft. 0In. N/A None 2230 Lbs.
8 Row Rigid 8 30 In. 20Ft. 0In. N/A None 2700 Lbs.
12 Row Fold 12 30In. 17Ft. 0In. 8Ft. 0In. None 7200 Lbs.
16 Row Fold 16 30 In. 22Ft. 0In. 11Ft. 6In. None 9000 Lbs.
24 Row Fold 24 30 In. 0 0 None 11020 Lbs.
LUBRICATION
CAUTION: Never clean, lubricate, in-
spect, repair, or adjust your machine,
nor allow anyone else to, while it is in
operation.
Lubrication of moving parts and wear surfaces
is essential to the extended service life of those
parts. Inspect your machine frequently to ensure
that all parts are working smoothly in addition to
inspection and lubrication at required intervals
as indicated.
The use of sealed ball bearings throughout the
ZoneMaster limits the grease fittings requiring
periodiclubrication.
Following are the fitting locations and hourly in-
tervals requiring a high quality SAE multi-pur-
pose grease.
100 HOURS
FOLDING TOOLBAR HINGE - No restric-
tionofgreasevolumeintwohingefitting.
3 Specifications And Lubrication
SPECIFICATIONS
__________________________________________________________
TABLE 1 - RECOMMENDED TORQUE VALUES FOR INCH FASTENERS
(ZINC PLATING & LUBRICATED)**
Nominal
Size
SAE 2
74 000 psi
Min Tensile
lb - ft
SAE 5
120 000 psi
Min Tensile
lb - ft
SAE 8
150 000 psi
Min Tensile
lb - ft
Dry Lubricated Dry Lubricated Dry Lubricated
1/4-20
1/4-28 6
64
58
10 6
712
14 9
10
5/16-18
5/16-24 11
12 8
917
19 13
14 25
25 18
20
3/8-16
3/8-24 20
23 15
17 30
35 23
25 45
50 35
35
7/16-14
7/16-20 30
35 24
25 50
55 35
40 70
80 55
60
1/2-13
1/2-20 50
55 35
40 75
90 55
65 110
120 80
90
9/16-12
9/16-18 70
80 55
60 110
120 80
90 150
170 110
130
5/8-11
5/8-18 100
110 75
85 150
170 110
130 220
240 170
180
3/4-10
3/4-16 175
195 130
145 260
300 200
220 380
420 280
320
7/8-9
7/8-14 165
185 125
140 430
470 320
350 600
660 460
500
1-8
1-12 250
270 190
200 640
700 480
500 900
1000 680
740
1 1/8-7
1 1/8-12 350
400 270
300 800
880 600
660 1280
1440 960
1080
1 1/4-7
1 1/4-12 500
550 380
420 1120
1240 840
920 1820
2000 1360
1500
1 3/8-6
1 3/8-12 660
740 490
560 1460
1680 1100
1260 2380
2720 1780
2040
1 1/2-6
1 1/2-12 870
980 650
730 1940
2200 1460
1640 3160
3560 2360
2660
** MACHINE DESIGN FASTENER AND JOINT REFERENCE ISSUE.
PREPARING FOR FIELD USE
RECOMMENDED TORQUE VALUES
The torque values given in Table 1 are valid for
standard zinc coated and lubricated fasteners
assembled in rigid joints.
A ± 20 percent tolerance is to be used when a
single value torque is specified.
PREPARING STRIP-TILL
Prior to the operation of your new Strip-Till or
one which has been stored, inspect all hardware
and verify proper torque on all bolts and nuts
in accordance with the recommended
torque specifications.
Preparing For Field Use 4
CAUTION: Loose bolts can cause
elongation of holes and part failures
resulting in dangerous operating con-
ditions and equipment breakdown. Check
all bolts and nuts periodically during equip-
ment operation and keep them tightened to
torques specified. When bolt replacement
becomes necessary, replace worn bolt with
equal SAE grade number bolts.
LOOK FOR SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION
Occasionally new or revised information will
become available after the operator’s manual
is printed. To get this up-to-date information to
you, supplements are prepared and supplied to
the field in the operator’s manual package.
Supplements are usually supplied in the form of
instruction sheets.
Before your initial review of the operator’s man-
ual, look through the operator’s manual package
to see if any supplemental information has been
provided. If you find any, review this information
to determine which operating procedures have
been changed by the supplement. Pay close
attention to “DANGER”, “WARNING”, “CAU-
TION”, and “IMPORTANT” statements as they
address your safety, the safety of others, and
the safe operation of the machine.
Operator’s manuals are revised periodically, at
which time the supplement is incorporated di-
rectly into the operator’s manual, eliminating
the need for the supplement.
TRACTOR PREPARATION
3-POINT MOUNTED STRIP-TILL
For complete tractor operating instructions and
use of 3-point hitch implements, refer to your
tractor operator’s manual.
Place tractor on level surface and check tire in-
flation to ensure equal tire pressure. Lower draft
arms to their lowest position and adjust lift links
so that both draft arms are the same distance
off the ground as measured from the draft arm
sockets.
Reference tractor operator’s manual for proper
adjustment of draft arms and center link. If a
quick hitch coupler is to be used, install it to the
3-point hitch at this time in accordance with the
tractor operator’s manual.
CAUTION: The tractor sway blocks
should be positioned, as shown, to
prevent too much sway whether the
Unit is in working position or in trans-port
position.
There should be 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch of spacing
between the lower lift arms on the tractor and
the sway blocks. This will allow the toolbar to
follow contours, terraces, etc. Some model trac-
tors use different methods to secure lift arms
and must be set to allow equivalent movement.
HITCH PREPARATION
3-POINT MOUNTED STRIP-TILL
The toolbar hitch is designed to accommodate
both Category II and Category III tractor hitches.
It may also be used with a quick hitch.
NOTE: If the tractor will not lift the toolbar
high enough for transport or turning, the
hitch pins may have to be placed in a lower
set of holes, and adjust tractors lower lift
arms to the highest lift position.
5 Preparing For Field Use
CAUTION: After attaching 3-Point
mounted unit to tractor, check front
end stability. Tractor front end
stability is necessary for safe and efficient
operation. Therefore, it is important that the
proper amount of weight be installed on the
front of the tractor, as recommended in your
tractors operator’s manual.
TRACTOR HYDRAULIC SETTINGS
3-POINT MOUNTED STRIP-TILL
Most modern tractors have a POSITION/DRAFT
control which will lift the hitch as draft increases
when in the draft mode. This setting could de-
crease penetration of the strip-till units, so be
sure the POSITION setting is used.
Preparing For Field Use 6
TOOLBAR
___________________________________________________________________________________
See toolbar owner's manual for operation and adjustments
Important!
Toolbar should be operated at approximately 22"
from ground surface to bottom of toolbar. On pull-
type, use cylinder stops if necessary. Parallel links
should be level during operation.
Row units MUST be level. Accomplish this by
adjusting 3rd link on mounted implement or by
adjusting hitch on pull type.
7Operation Procedures And Adjustments
OPERATION PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT PHOTO
ROW CLEANER
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: REFERENCE ADJUSTMENT PHOTO FOR ALL OPERATION PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS.
ROW CLEANER ADJUSTMENT
___________
__________
ROW UNIT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
With row unit in the raised position, pull
the pin, move or rotate stop clamp to the
desired position and replace pin.
Remove adjustment pin and move trash wheels
to desired position and replace pin.
ROW UNIT DEPTH CONTROL
OPTIONAL FERTILIZER INJECTORS
Loosen the bracket bolts to adjust the fertilizer
brackets up, down, fore and aft.
Operation Procedures And Adjustments 8
TOOLBAR HEIGHT
The tool-bar height should be set to a height so that
the parallel links are level or slightly higher on the
front leaving the underside of tool-bar to ground
line at a dimension of approximately 22 inches in
field operation. Loosen top bolt and remove lower
bolt. Place lower bolt in desired position and re-
tighten both bolts. The tool-bar should be level by
adjusting the tractor's top link or the hitch on a pull-
type.
OPTIONAL HARROW ATTACHMENT
Loosen 5/16" carriage bolt and rotate harrow pipe
to adjust harrow teeth angle. Re-tighten bolts.
INJECTOR NOZZLE
ADJUSTMENT
9 Operation Procedures And Adjustments
AIR COMPRESSOR OPERATION
Push the power switch to supply electrical power to the air compressor. NOTE: Most
tractor electrical systems will not supply electrical power to the auxiliary terminal of the implement plug
unless the ignition switch is in the on position.
Pull out on the pressure control knob to unlock and turn knob to increase or decrease to reach
desired pressure. Push knob in to lock after pressure is set. The maximum system air pressure is 60
psi. and is controlled by a relief valve.
Setting air pressure higher than necessary can cause wing gauge wheels to ride up off the soil surface
and can cause increased wear on row unit parallel linkage.
See air compressor manual page 20
Air compressor service; Perform yearly or as needed in severe conditions
1: Loosen 4 lower capscrews and remove top 2 see figure 1
2: Un-thread filter housing in figure 2
3: Pry off cover and clean with air or replace element in figure 3
4: Drain condensation from air tank by loosening valve in figure 4
Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4
25
28
20 12
35
35 24
22
39
10
15
14 2
3
37
37
10
20
27
31
18
19
36
26
89 23
32
28
35
21
29
16
17 16
30
3
1
4
5
7
6
1138
31 11 34
33
13
31
42
ITEM NO.
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
1
Z25000-00
FRAME ASSY
1
2
Z22001-00
MOUNTING BRACKET
1
3
Z20002-00
PAR. LINK LOWER
1
4
Z20005-01
PAR. LINK UPPER
2
5
Z20015-01
AIRBAG BRACKET
1
6
Z20049-01
LINK, AIRBAG
1
7
Z20023-00
ROLLING BASKET,
FRAME
1
8
Z25007-00
CHANNEL
1
9
Z20021-00
ROLLING BASKET
1
10
Z25041-01
WHEEL SPACER
2
11
Z20030-01
BUSHING, LINKAGE
12
12
Z20042-01
SPACER HUB
2
13
Z20051-01
WASHER 5/8
2
14
M2516TW
COULTER BLADE, 25
WAVE 16"
3
15
5206KPP3
HUB, COULTER
3
16
FL52MS
1" BEARING FLANGE
4
17
UC205-16-XX-AP
SB205-16 BEARING
2
18
1S5-135
AIR SPRING,
GOODYEAR
1
19
MTL1/4-N01
L 1/4'od-1/8'NPT MALE
1
20
HEX NUT 3/4-10
FLANGE
3/4-10 NON-
SERRATED LOCK NUT
3
21
BOLT 5/8-11X2-
3/4
5/8-11 x 2-3/4'' Bolt
2
ITEM NO.
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
22
BOLT 3/4-10x6
3/4-10x6" BOLT
2
23
BOLT 1/2-13X3-
1/4
1/2-13 x 3-1/4" bolt
1
24
BOLT 3/4-10X7-
1/2
3/4-10x7-1/2" bolt
1
25
BOLT 5/8-11X1-
3/4
5/8-11 x 1-3/4'' Bolt
4
26
BOLT 3/8-16X1
3/8" x 1'' Bolt
2
27
BOLT 3/8-16X1-
1/4
3/8" x 1-1/4'' Bolt
2
28
BOLT 5/8-11X2
5/8-11 x 2'' Bolt
6
29
BOLT CARRIAGE
5/16-18X3/4
5/16-18x3/4'' carriage
bolt
6
30
HEX NUT 5/16-18
FLG
5/16-18 serrated
flange nut
6
31
HEX NUT 5/8-11
FLG/LOCK
5/8''-11 non-serated
flange LOCK nut
14
32
NYLOK 1/2-13
1/2"-13 nylok
1
33
SLP08112
SNAP LOCK PIN,
1/2X3-1/2"
1
34
BOLT CARRIAGE
5/8-11X2
5/8-11 x 2'' Carriage
Bolt
2
35
5/8 FLAT WASHER
5/8" SAE flat washer
10
36
3/8 FLAT WASHER
3/8" flat washer
2
37
3/8-16 HEX NUT 3/8-16 HEX NUT
4
38
BOLT CARRIAGE
1/2-13X1-1/2
1/2-13 x 1-1/2''
carriage bolt
12
39
HEX NUT 1/2 FLG
1/2-13 FLANGE-LOK NUT
11
40
BOLT CARRAIGE
3/8-16 X 1"
3/8-16 X 1" CARRAIGE
BOLT
4
41
HEX NUT 3/8-16
FLANGE
4
42
Z20013-01
DEPTH STOP
1
10 Parts
20
9
5
14
14
6
13
7
18
19
21
14
10
11
3
12
18
8
15
16
2
17
ITEM NO.
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
1
Z20048-00
MOUNT ASSY
2
Z20046-01
BASE
3
3846K9
PANEL MOUNT GAGE 0-100 PSI
4 72125
20 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER
5 92820
MANIFOLD
6
110-BA
BUSHING, 1/4"NPT-1/8" NPT FEMALE
7
121-B
1/4" PIPE PLUG
8 28021
VIAIR COMPRESSOR, MODEL 280C
9
48435K72-150
RELIEF VALVE - 150 PSI
10
48435K72-60
RELIEF VALVE - 60 PSI
11 7700007
SPST ROCKER SWITCH
ITEM NO.
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
12
AR20-N02H-Z-A
AIR REGULATOR
13 90223
PRESSURE SWITCH 90 ON 120 OFF
14
MTC1/4-N02
FITTING 1/4' OD-1/4'NPT FEMALE
15
MTCF1/4-N02
FITTING STRAIGHT 1/4' OD - 1/4' NPT
16
MTE1/4-1/4
FITTING, T 1/4' OD
17
MTHF1/4-N02
FITTING, T 1/4"OD-1/4"NPT
18
MTL1/4-N02
FITTING, L 1/4'od-1/4'NPT MALE
19 91010
AIR TANK 1 GALLON
20
Z20047-01
LID
21
4921K16
TANK DRAIN
COMPRESSOR SERIAL #1414 and UP
11 Parts
5
10
12
7
6
10
4
12
1
1
13
14
1114
13
2
8
3
119
15
ITEM NO.
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
1
Z20030-01
BUSHING, LINKAGE
5
2
Z20036-00
TRASH WHEEL BRACKET
1
3
Z20053-01
ROW CLEANER
2
4
Z20075-01
DEPTH CONTROL PLATE
1
5
Z20076-01
PIN, RESIDUE MANAGER
1
6
340-02A
HUB ASSEMBLY, RESIDUE MANAGER
2
7
BOLT CARRIAGE 3/8X1-1/4
3/8 x 1-1/4'' carriage bolt
8
8
HEX NUT 3/8-16 FLANGE
3/8''-16 serrated flange nut
8
9
BOLT 5/8-11X4
5/8-11 x 4'' Bolt
2
10
BOLT 1/2-13X2
1/2-13 x 2" bolt
3
11
HEX NUT 5/8-11 FLG/LOCK
5/8''-11 non-serated flange LOCK nut
2
12
FLAT WASHER 1/2
1/2" flat washer
3
13
LOCK WASHER 1/2
1/2" lock washer
3
14
HEX NUT 1/2-13 FLG/LOCK
1/2''-13 lock, non-serated flange LOCK nut
3
15
B2
1/4x1-1/4 LYNCH PIN
1
12 Parts
QTY
5
Z20024 OW KIT
arts
1
6
5
4
6
2
3
7
8
ITEM NO.
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
1
Z25064-01
BRACKET
2
2
Z20063-80
NOZZLE BRACKET, LH
1
3
Z20062-80
NOZZLE BRACKET, RH
1
4
BOLT CARRIAGE 3/8-3/4
3/8 x 3/4'' carriage bolt
4
5
BOLT 3/8-16X1-1/4
3/8" x 1-1/4'' Bolt
4
6
HEX NUT 3/8-16 FLANGE
3/8''-16 serrated flange nut
8
7
CT304-1-4-4 COUPLING
COUPLING, 1/4" SS
2
8
CT7LL145
ELBOW, 1/4" 45 DEG SS
2
Z20066 STAND T PAIR
3
15 Parts
3
3
3
3
6
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arts
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