Dawn 1500, 1520 Coulter Assembly And Operation Manual

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Dawn Model 1500 & 1520 Coulter

Assembly and Operation Manual

2013_4_1500_1520

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Introduction

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL

It is strongly recommended that you become familiar with all operation and maintenance procedures concerning your Dawn agricultural equipment.

Failure to follow safety recommendations while this implement is in operation, and/or failure to properly store this implement, and/or failure to adequately prepare this implement for transport, could result in equipment damage, personal injury or death. Please make yourself aware of all federal and local laws that may apply to the transport, use and sale

of this implement.

USING THIS MANUAL

All Dawn manuals are named and numbered and should be considered a principal element of the device they accompany. Please ensure this manual is kept in a location not subject to extreme conditions (i.e. excess humidity, hydraulic fluid, exposed to natural elements, etc.). Please ensure that this manual remains with the implement if traded, leased, or

sold.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

All new Dawn Equipment company products carry a limited warranty. Warranty assurances vary by device, and can be found in the appendices of this or any other Dawn Equipment Company users manual. Warranty information is also available upon request by contacting Dawn toll-free at

800.554.0007, or you can request a copy in writing. Request warranty information by e-mail at

info@dawnequipment.com, or by US post at

DISCLAIMER

Dawn Equipment Company makes no claim to the safety or reliability of non-Dawn OEM parts or whole goods used in conjunction with Dawn OEM equipment, and shall not be held responsible for any personal injury or property damage, or for any complications with operational performance caused by non-Dawn OEM parts or whole goods used in conjunction with Dawn OEM equipment. Please familiarize yourself with the users manuals and safety recommendations of all non-Dawn OEM equipment.

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

All Dawn Equipment Company part and whole good designs adhere to the United states Customary Unit System (InchPound). All measurements in this manual are labeled using only the aforementioned units, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional information on this, and any other Dawn tool can be found on the web at www.dawnequipment.com. You may also contact Dawn for information by phone at

800.554.0007, or by fax at 815.899.3663, or by email at info@dawnequipment.com

Dawn Equipment Company PO Box 497 Sycamore, IL 60178

Dawn Equipment Company prides itself on the manufacture of quality American made row crop tools. Warranties will be honored by Dawn to dealers authorized to sell Dawn Equipment products who, in turn, honor such warranties to the original retail purchaser. Should this equipment be improperly cared for, or should it be modified to change performance beyond OEM specifications, applicable Dawn warranties will become void, and Dawn sponsored implement

improvements will not be granted.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety............................................................................................

General Safety

Information...............................................

Safety Triggers.....................................................

Reporting an Emergency.....................................

Maintenance and Upkeep...................................

Proper Waste Disposal........................................

Safety Gear......................................................................

Protective Clothing..............................................

First Aid Kit and Recommended Contents..........

Installation...................................................................................

Appendix A: Warranty.................................................................

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SAFETY INFORMATION

GENERAL SAFETY

It is essential that you be able to recognize safety signal words and their associated symbols. Please be alert to any signs posted on your Dawn Equipment Company products, and/or in your users manual. Make sure you have read all safety messages and that you clearly understand the recommended precautions. If you have any questions about any Dawn safety sign, or have further questions about the safety recommendations on this or any other Dawn product, please contact Dawn Equipment Company

at 800.554.0007.

SAFETY TRIGGERS

Several safety symbols appear with their associated safety words throughout your Dawn Equipment user manual. It is important to recognize and understand these safety sig-

nals in order to take appropriate action as necessary.

DANGER - Indicates an imminently hazardous situation

that, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death, and/or property damage

MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP

For safety reasons, it is important to keep your implements in proper working order. Unauthorized modifications to Dawn Equipment Company products may compromise the efficiency and/or safe operation of the product and will void any and all warranties through Dawn Equipment Company. Please read your manual before attempting any repair work to your Dawn tool. If you need to work on your Dawn tool, make sure to support it before partially or fully removing it from the attachment points. Do not adjust your Dawn tools while they are moving. Before making adjustments to your Dawn fx tool, make sure to disengage the hydraulic circuit and disconnect the power source.

PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL

Please familiarize yourself with all waste disposal laws applicable to your area before dumping.

WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

that, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death, and/or property damage.

CAUTION - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, and/or property damage.

REPORTING AN EMERGENCY

Ensure that you have access to a radio or a mobile phone when operating or repairing farm machinery. Working with a partner whenever possible significantly increases the chances of receiving timely emergency care should one

party become severely injured, and/or incapacitated.

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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Wearing proper attire when working on agricultural equipment is a critical safety precaution. Loose clothing or accessories may become entangled in moving parts causing serious injury or death. Please ensure that loose cuffs, shirts, belts, jewelry, etc. are secured such that they cannot be drawn into moving machinery. Stay aware of your surroundings when in the proximity of machinery that is either moving or has the potential for spontaneous movement. Equip yourself with all recommended safety accessories, and develop a strategy for ensuring their use when needed.

SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES

If you will be using hazardous chemicals, or are striking, cutting or grinding metal make sure you are wearing eye protection.

EARPLUGS / SOUND MUFFLERS

When working around equipment that

generates high amplitude sound (ie

dryers, vacuums, etc.) ear protection

is strongly recommended.

RESPIRATOR MASK

Carefully read all safety information associated with any chemicals you will be handling. Use a respirator mask when using hazardous chemicals, (ie Insecticides, NH3, etc.)

WORK GLOVES

If working around machinery

with sharp edges, or rough metal

surfaces, work gloves may prevent

a few stitches. Work gloves are

inexpensive, and are really worth

the investment.

STEEL-TOED BOOTS

A good pair of steel-toed boots

can safe your toes. Avoid

an unfortunate accident, and

protect your feet.

FIRST AID KIT

In order to minimize the risk of infection, every shop and tractor should have a complete first aid kit.

FIRST AID KIT CONTENTS

According to the National Agricultural Safety Database (NASD) and Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA), each first aid kit should include the following;

• Poison First Aid Kit with syrup of Ipecac and charcoal

• Sterile first aid dressings in sealed envelope (2”x 2” for

small wounds, 4”x 4” for larger wounds and a compress to stop bleeding)

• Tongue blades

• Stainless steel bandage scissors (strong enough to cut

denim)

• Tweezers

• Eye was solution

• Thermometer

• Safety pins

• Ace bandage

• “Band-aids”

• Roller bandage 1”x 5 yds. (for fingers)

• Roller bandage 2”x 5 yds. to hold dressings in place

• Adhesive tape

• Triangular bandages for a sling or as a covering over a

larger dressing

• Cotton balls for cleaning wounds or applying medication

• Splints 1/4” thick, 1/2” wide, 12-15” long for splinting

broken arms and legs

• 70% isopropyl alcohol and tincture green soap in a covered container for cleaning

• Ice packs (chemical ice bags) to use to reduce swelling

• Several pairs of disposable latex or nitrile gloves

• Waterless hand wash

• Emergency tourniquet (or elastic wrap/tubing)

• Amputation preservation kit consisting of plastic bags: one

large garbage bag, four kitchen-sized and two bread bags

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INSTALLATION

INTRODUCTION 1500 vs. 1520 vs. 1572

The Dawn 1520 coulter arm attachment is a stand alone unit. It is NOT COMPATIBLE with existing Dawn Trashwheel setups. The Dawn 1520 is compatable with both John Deere heavy-duty scrapers and long parallel links. If your planter already has Dawn standard Trashwheels as well as adequate clearance, the Dawn 1500 add-on coulter attachment will add a coulter to your existing Dawn Trashwheel setup. The Dawn 1572 is a stand-alone coulter and Trashwheel combination perfect for most no-till applications.

1520

Stand-alone coulter arm

1500

Add-on coulter arm

1520 MOUNT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Bolt the Trashwheel and coulter mount assembly to the faceplate of your planter row unit.

9007-R1 x4 pcs

9032 x4 pcs

Install your coulter blade by inserting 5/8-11x1.75” HHCS through washer, coulter arm, and into coulter hub.

NOTE Coulter depth should never exceed the depth of the seed placement.

9046 x4 pcs

*For a complete list of parts please see parts diagrams online at www.dawnequipment.com/Dawn_Parts.html

COULTER BLADE ASSEMBLY

NOTE For some shipments, coulter and hub assembly is taken

care of in house by Dawn.

Assemble coulters according to diagram. Lightly grease O-ring and place into groove on the underside of the aluminum Supercap. Do not install pipe plug until the end. After coulter is assembled, you can fill with grease and insert

pipe plug.

9270 9032

9007-R1 x3 pcs

100949 100055

x2 pcs

9088 x3 pcs

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INSTALLATION

1500 MOUNT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

NOTE Your Dawn 1500 add-on coulter attachment MUST match

your Dawn Trashwheel mount. For example, Trashwheel mount 1140-2sp3.25 MUST be mated with a 1500-3.25, etc.

Remove Trashwheels from mount by turning screw-adjust cap

in counter-clockwise direction.

CAUTION - To prevent accidents, make sure to support the Trashwheel assembly so it does not fall when being removed.

Slide your 1500 coulter bracket onto your Trashwheel

mount bolts and secure by inserting lower faceplate bolts. Tighten all 4 bolts at this time.

Align and install Trashwheels.

NOTE For all coulter/Trashwheel combinations (1500 and 1572) using TWO Trashwheels, wheels MUST be set in the rear stem holes with formed strippers pointing backwards.

Remove the two bottom bolts of Trashwheel mount plate.

At this time you can also loosen the upper bolts of the Trashwheel mount plate as well. You do NOT want to completely remove the upper bolts!

Attach coulter by inserting 5/8”-11x1.75” HHCS through

washer, 1500 arm, and into coulter hub.

9270 9032

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Appendix - WARRANTY

The following warranties with respect to new Dawn Equipment Company (“Dawn”) products, excepting as hereafter provided, is made by Dawn to Dealers (“Dealers”) authorized by Dawn to sell the products involved and each selling Dealer, in turn, make such warranties to the original retail purchaser (“Purchaser”).

A. Duration and Extent of Warranty

1. Products, except all working, moving and all or any parts subject to wear, except as hereafter provided, which are defective in materials or workmanship as delivered to the Purchaser by Dealer will be repaired by a Dealer or replaced by Dawn, only, as Dawn elects, without charge for materials or labor, if such defect appears in not more than 12 months, or from and after the date of delivery to the Purchase by the Dealer.

2. Dawn warrants that the Trashwheels planter attachment wheels (Dawn part #s 200015, 101550, 102185M-L, 102185M-R) and Curvetine closing wheels (Dawn part # 102540F) will not bend or break during its useful lifetime.

3. Liability of Dawn for defective parts or material is specifically limited to the value of the parts or materials, only.

4. All parts or materials requiring work MUST be returned by delivery to the selling Dealer for repair or for delivery to Dawn within thirty (30) days of occurrence of the defect or failure of the part or material, all freight prepaid by the Dealer upon Dealer warranty form, available by request from Dawn. Upon completion of the warranty work, Dawn will ship parts or material to the Dealer, freight prepaid by Dawn.

5. All decisions by Dawn pertaining to warranty are final.

B. Warranty Exclusions; Dawn will not be responsible for any of the following;

1. Defects of damage resulting from use, repairs or service performed in a manner not approved by Dawn or from repairs or service performed by someone other than an authorized Dawn Dealer service department (after approval from Dawn) or Dawn to repair or replace the product involved.

4. INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF CROPS, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR OTHER MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLE USED WITH THE PRODUCTS, COST OF RENTALS OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCTS OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS.

C. Remedies Exclusive: NO Other Warranties The obligations of Dawn and the Dealers are limited to the obligations set forth in this Limited Warranty. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF DAWN, AND THE DEALERS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. WARRANTIES BY DAWN OR THE DEALER OF CONDITION QUALITY, MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED, AS ARE ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS BY DAWN AND THE DEALERS TO THE PURCHASE OR USER AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES OF DAWN AND THE DEALERS. NO OTHER PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR TO ASSUME ANY OTHER LIABILITY ON BEHALF OF DAWN AND THE DEALERS. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER.

D. The instruction manual supplied with the Product contains important maintenance and service information. Read the manual and follow the recommendations contained herein. Please remember that failures due to improper maintenance or service are not covered by the Limited Warranty.

Dawn Equipment Company reserves the right to make changes in design or specifications at any time without obligation to purchasers or equipment and components previously sold. This warranty shall not be altered or changed in any way.

2. Defects, damage or failure resulting from any alteration or additions done in a manner not approved by Dawn.

3. Defects, damage or failure or deprecation resulting from wear and tear, accidents, misuses, negligence, improper maintenance or improper protection and storage.

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