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
periodiclubrication.
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-
tionofgreasevolumeintwohingefitting.
3 Specifications And Lubrication
SPECIFICATIONS
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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
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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
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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