AGROWPLOW JPC 2000, Agrowdrill Operator's Manual
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Operator's Manual
Revision 0
JPC
Agrowdrill®
2000 Series
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December 2003
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JPC 2000 Series Agrowdrill
Agrowplow
Soil Care Systems International Pty Ltd
ABN
29 075 828 947
Contact Details
134 Thornton Street
WELLINGTON
PO Box 270
WELLINGTON
Phone: 02
FAX: 02 6845 1603
Email: agrowplow@agrowplow.com
Website: www.agrowplow.com
NSW
NSW
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JPC 2000 Series Agrowdrill
Table
1.0 Safety
1.1
1.2 Safe Operation Needs a Qualified Operator ...................................... 1
1.2.1 Understand the Instructions, Rules and Regulations ................ 1
1.2.2 Have Training with Actual Operation ......................................... 1
1.2.3 Know the Work Conditions ........................................................ 2
1.3 Safety Instructions ............................................................................. 2
of
Safety
Contents
.......................................................................................................
is
the Operators responsibility ................................................ 1
1
2.0 J PC 2000 Series Specifications .............................. 4
3.0 Principles
3.1
Weed Control. .................................................................................... 6
3.2 Timing ................................................................................................ 6
3.3 Seed .................................................................................................. 6
3.4 Seed Placement ................................................................................ 7
3.5 Ensure Adequate Plant Nutrition ....................................................... 7
3.6 The Job's Not Finished at Seeding .................................................... 8
3.6.1 Weed Control ............................................................................ 8
3.6.2 Insect Pest Control .................................................................... 8
3.6.3 Use
3.6.4 Grazing Management.. .............................................................. 9
of
Direct Drilling ..................................... 6
of
Fertiliser ......................................................................... 8
4.0 Hectaremeter Installation ...................................... 1 O
4.1
Installation Procedure ......................................................................
4.2 Hectaremeter Shaft Sensor Installation ...........................................
10
11
5.0 Operating lnstructions ........................................... 13
5.1
Hitching and Levelling ...................................................................... 13
5.1.1 Hitching ...................................................................................
5.1.2 Hydraulic Lift Circuit ................................................................
5.1.3 Levelling .................................................................................. 15
5.2 Tyre Pressures ................................................................................ 15
5.3 Seeding Depth ................................................................................. 15
5.4 Row Spacing ................................................................................... 16
5.5 Operating Speed .............................................................................. 16
5.6 Hopper Selection ............................................................................. 16
13
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6.0 Calibration Instructions ......................................... 17
6.1
Farmscan 1100 Hectaremeter .........................................................
6.2 Operation of the Hectaremeter ........................................................
6.3 Calibrating the Hectaremeter ...........................................................
6.4 Metering Rates ................................................................................
6.5 Method for Checking Metering Rates ..............................................
6.5.1
6.6 Field Calibration ...............................................................................
6.
7 Plotting Calibration Charts ...............................................................
6.8 Adjusting the Seed and Fertiliser Rates ...........................................
6.8.1 Gearbox Adjustments ..............................................................
6.8.2 Restrictors ...............................................................................
6.8.3 Gate Settings ..........................................................................
6.9 Calibration Charts ............................................................................
6.10 Agrowdrill Calibration Settings .........................................................
7
.0
Operating Tips ........................................................
7.1
7.2 Gradual Slowing
7.3 Seizing of the Metering System .......................................................
7.4 Checking the Rotation
7
.5
Calibration Procedure ..............................................................
After the First Round ........................................................................
of
Fertiliser Flow ...................................................
of
the Drives ................................................
Cleaning Seed
and
Fertiliser Hoppers .............................................
17
17
18
19
19
20
21
22
22
22
23
24
24
32
33
33
33
33
34
34
8.0 Lubrication and Maintenance ............................... 35
8.1
Pre-Operation Check .......................................................................
8.2 Daily Service ....................................................................................
8.3 Lubrication .......................................................................................
8.4 Replacing Soil Openers ...................................................................
8.5 Downtube Assembly ........................................................................
8.6 Replacing Adjustable Gates ............................................................
8.7 Servicing Fluted Rollers ...................................................................
8. 7 .1
8.7.2 Fluted Rollers ..........................................................................
8.7.3 Drive Shaft Mounting Bushes ..................................................
8.8 Major Servicing of the Metering Mechanism ....................................
8.9 Servicing the Gearboxes .................................................................
8.10 Drive Chain Adjustments .................................................................
8.11
8.12 Hectaremeter Sensor and Cable .....................................................
8.13 Hectaremeter Multimeter Test ......................................................... 40
8.13.1 Reed Type Sensor ..................................................................
8.13.2 Sensor Cable ...........................................................................
8.14
Drive Sprocket Bearings ..........................................................
Drive Chain Maintenance ................................................................ 40
End
of Season Storage ....................................................................
35
35
35
36
36
37
37
37
37
38
38
39
39
40
40
41
41
9.0 Trouble Shooting ................................................... 42
9.1
Underframe ...................................................................................... 42
9.2 Metering System ..............................................................................
9.3 Hydraulics ........................................................................................ 46
9.4 Hectaremeter ...................................................................................
44
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JPC 2000 Series Agrowdrill
1.0 Safety
1.1
Safety
is
the Operators Responsibility
The Agrowdrill
a wide variety of conditions. It can be used for direct drilling applications
well as traditional cultivation and seeding to maximise seed germination and
plant establishment for pastures, summer crops, cereals, oil seeds and
legumes.
The Agrowdrill presents
on
and off road transport, tillage and seeding applications, as well
service and maintenance. The operator must be aware of these hazards.
The dealer will explain the capabilities, safe application, service requirements
.and restrictions of the Agrowdrill and demonstrate the safe operation
Agrowdrill according to Soil Care Systems International instructions. The
dealer can also identify unsafe modifications or use of unapproved
attachments.
The following publications provide information on the safe use
maintenance
• The operator's manual delivered with the Agrowdrill gives operating
information as well as routine maintenance and service procedures. It
is
a part of the Agrowdrill and must stay with the machine
Replacement operator's manuals can be ordered from your Agrowplow
Dealer.
• The Agrowdrill has machine decals that instruct on safe operation
care.
is
a robust and versatile direct drill capable of operating under
an
operator with hazards associated with setting
as
of
the Agrowdrill and attachments:
if
it
as
up,
machine
of
the
and
is
sold.
and
1.2 Safe Operation Needs a Qualified Operator
1.2.1 Understand the Instructions, Rules and Regulations
• The written instructions for the operation of the Agrowdrill are included
in
the Agrowdrill operator's manual and
• Check the rules and regulations for your location. These rules may
include any Federal and State safety requirements.
1.2.2 Have Training with Actual Operation
• Operator training must consist of a demonstration and verbal
instruction. This training
delivered.
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is
given by your dealer when the Agrowdrill
on
the machine decals.
is
JPC 2000 Series Agrowdrill
• New operators must start
controls until they
of the work area.
can
in
an
area without bystanders and use all the
operate the Agrowdrill safely under all conditions
1.2.3 Know the Work Conditions
• Operators must know any prohibited uses or work areas. They need to
know about excessive slopes
• Operators must know the local road transport regulations, and
understand the dangers and requirements of transporting wide and
heavy equipment.
• Always wear protective clothing when maintaining or servicing the
Agrowdrill.
• For operators to
drinks that impair their alertness or coordination while working.
Operators who are taking prescription drugs must get medical advice to
determine if they can safely operate a machine.
be
qualified, they must not use drugs or alcoholic
and
rough terrain.
1.3 Safety Instructions
READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
ALLOWING ANY PERSON TO OPERATE THE AGROWDRILL
1.
Review this manual before each season of use.
2.
Never allow anyone unfamiliar or untrained to operate the implement
3.
Operators must know and abide by any road transport regulations
pertinent to the transit of your Agrowdrill.
4.
Never leave the Agrowdrill
control levers or hydraulic hose failure will result
dropping. This can cause serious injury to someone near or under the
implement.
5.
Do
not transport the Agrowdrill without the tractor drawbar being
locked position. Transporting without the drawbar locked will result
loss
of
implement control and serious damage or injury.
6.
Do not transport
greater speeds will result
serious damage or injury.
7.
Do
not transport
that of the Agrowdrill being towed. Transporting with a smaller lead
vehicle will result
damage or injury.
8.
Do not pull the Agrowdrill from any point other than from the tractor
drawbar. Pulling from a point other than the designated tractor drawbar
can result
9.
Extreme caution should be
openers. These may
10.
Do
not ride
in
on
an
Agrowdrill
an
Agrowdrill with a vehicle of less gross mass than
in
tractor instability
be
an
Agrowdrill at any time.
in
a raised position. Accidental release of
in
the machine
in
excess
in
loss of implement control and cause
loss of implement control and cause serious
and
cause serious damage or injury.
used
when clearing coulters, tynes or soil
very sharp and cause serious injury.
of
20 kph. Transporting at
in
a
in
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JPC 2000 Series Agrowdrill
11. Use due care when adjusting or maintaining any aspect of the
Agrowdrill. Failure to do so may result
12. When undertaking maintenance
ensure that the tractor
is
turned off and the hydraulics are fully lowered.
in
serious injury.
on
the Agrowdrill the operator must
Accidental release of control levers or hydraulic hose failure will cause
the implement to drop down. This can cause serious injury to someone
near or under the machine.
13. If the Agrowdrill must be
maintenance, ensure the unit
in
a raised position for service or
is
securely supported with proper support
stands or the cylinder stoppers supplied with your Agrowdrill. After the
implement
is
secured release the hydraulics
on
to the supports
stop the tractor engine before starting work. If supports are not used
accidental release of control levers or hydraulic hose failure will cause
the implement to drop down. This can cause serious injury to someone
near or under the machine.
14.
Do
not remove any safety instruction decals.
15. Ensure that any safety decals are clear and visible. Clean and replace
as necessary.
and
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JPC 2000 Series Agrowdrill
2.0 JPC 2000 Series Specifications
Model
Frame Width
Box 1 & 4
Each
Box 2 & 3
Number of Toolbars
Toolbar Spacing
Underframe Clearance
Maximum Number of
Sowing Rows
Drawbar Power
Required
Wheel Equipment
Wheel Centres
-
Transport & Shipping
kW
HP
20R 24R
3.6m 4.2m 5.1m
527 litres 612 litres
479 litres
558 litres 675 litres
741
5
0.5m
0.67m with 732 Coil Tyne
24
65-75
85
- 100 90 - 120
28
70-90
18.4 x
85-105
115-140
34
Lugged Tyre
4.6m 5.2m 6.0m
28R
litres
34
32R
5.7m
827 litres
753 litres
38
100-140
130-190
6.7m
Width
Height
Length
Unladen Mass
Depth Control
Main Frame
Trailed Hitch
Hopper
5.01m 5.6m 6.5m
7.1m
2.34m
3.04m
3000kg 3400kg 3800kg
4200kg
Hydraulic rephasing cylinders with manual depth
adjustment.
5 bar standard 100 x 100 x 6mm High Tensile RHS
with 350 grade end walls and centre supports.
A-frame
Tensile
is
a rigid construction made from High
100
x 100 x 6mm RHS with heavy duty
levelling tube assembly.
Construction
of
2mm and 5mm HRC to resist
corrosion.
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JPC 2000 Series Agrowdrill
Metering Mechanism
Transmission
Optional Equipment
2 Large 70mm diameter dual row fluted rollers (fine
and
course seed) per outlet. Made from glass filled
nylon and finished to a non-stick, low friction
surface.
Single lever control for each hopper compartment.
Fully enclosed transmission housing. Infinite
speed variation from zero to maximum rates.
Single lever control of gate settings giving infinite
variation of gate clearance under distributors
allowing easy adjustment for varying seed sizes.
Standard Coil Tyne
700 Series Coil Tyne
732 Series Coil Tyne
Extension Stubs
Front or Rear Platform
Single and Double Outlet Feed Cups
2nd and
3rd
Seeding Tubes
Fabricated or Cast Sowing Boots
Internal
Lid
Assemblies
Fertiliser Screens
Baffles
Rear Seed Tube Rack
Rear Hitch with Hydraulic Couplings
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Figure 2.1: JPC 2000 Series Agrowdrill
JPC 2000 Series Agrowdrill
3.0 Principles
3.1
Weed
Good weed control
pasture.
Weed control
the ground-engaging tool physically cuts and tears the roots of unwanted
plants from the soil.
Direct drilling calls for a different approach. Some of the alternatives available
for weed control include:
• Heavy grazing
• Spraying with herbicides
• Slashing
• A combination of the above
Control
is
essential for successful establishment of a new crop or
is
one of the main reasons for traditional cultivation practices -
of
Direct Drilling
3.2 Timing
Timeliness
and best yield results.
There are two main aspects of timeliness you must consider:
• Always check the optimum seeding date for your district and seed
• Ensure the best use
of
time.
the soil
the seeding operation
of
available moisture after rain by seeding while
is
moist.
is
critical for good germination, growth
on
3.3 Seed
Use only good quality certified seed. Certified seed
minimum standard germination percentage and to be free of weed seeds
impurities. Use the recommended seeding rate.
Your seed supplier or your local advisory officer can tell you how many
kilograms per hectare (kg/Ha) you should sow. Adequate plant population will
also help your establishing crop or pasture compete with weeds.
is
guaranteed to meet a
and
Be
sure to inoculate legume seed with the correct strain of Rhizobia bacteria.
Failure to inoculate could lead to a poor pasture stand. Talk to your seed
supplier about inoculation and ask them to supply the inoculant.
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Your seed supplier will also
your seed for insect attack and various soil borne diseases.
be
able
to
advise about chemical protection of
3.4 Seed Placement
Accurate seed placement
always be covered and
depth varies with species and is generally related to seed size.
Small seeds generally need to
of placing seed accurately at any depth from a few millimetres down to 75mm
(3"). Ask your seed supplier or advisory officer how deep you should be
sowing and adjust the Agrowdrill accordingly.
The Agrowdrill can be set up to seed at various row spacings. Sowing row
spacing,
if
coulters are not fitted,
is
crucial for successful germination. Seed should
in
contact with moist soil (see figure
be
placed shallow. The Agrowdrill
can
be
virtually infinite.
3.1
).
is
Seeding
capable
Figure 3.1: Seed to soil contact.
3.5 Ensure
Most Australian soils are low
boost pasture and crop growth. Young plants especially need good nutrition.
The need for fertiliser can be assessed
• Paddock history.
• The vigour of existing vegetation.
• Chemical soil tests.
• Trial plots.
Advice
officers, agricultural consultants or fertiliser companies.
Fertilisers are available
different ways. The Agrowdrill can "band" artificial fertilisers close to the seed
and provide nutrition where it
on
fertiliser requirements
Adequate
in
in
many different forms and can be applied
is
most
Plant Nutrition
fertility and need to have nutrients added to
in
a number of ways:
can
be
sought from government advisory
in
many
need.
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