Duncan Renovator TFD Original Instructions Manual

Owners Manual

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Renovator TFD 3m & 3.5m

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Acquisition & Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Description of Machine Working Principle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Dimensions & Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SAFETY - General Safety Symbols on Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Be Prepared for Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Appropriate Dress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Transport This Machine Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely . . . . . . . 9

Avoid High Pressure Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Safe Work Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Practise Safe Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

SAFETY - Machine Specific Hazard Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Safety Decals & Safety Guards. . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Read Before Calibration Setting Seeder Shutter Slides. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Bottom Flap Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Sowing Fine Seeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

General Controls & Main Operating Screen . . 19

Priming Switch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Power On Routine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Main Operating Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Calibration Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Calibration Chart, Default Calibration Factors. 28

Maintenance & Care General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Lubrication Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Maintenance Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Parts List Complete Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Mainframe & Drawbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Wheel Leg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Wheel Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Adjustable Toolbars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Fixed Toolbars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Tine, Boot & Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Hose Supports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Footboard, Ladder & Handrail. . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Dual Seedbox Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Agitator Shaft Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Parts List (continued)

Gearmotor Drives Front/Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Electric Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Rear Tow Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Tine Harrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Uni-Roller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Electric Drive (detailed manual) Electric Drive detailed operation and setup . . 83

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Introduction

Acquisition & Warranty

On delivery of your new Duncan Renovator TFD please check that the machine is not damaged. In cases of shipping damage, please ask your dealer to arrange for the appropriate claim to be lodged immediately. Assemble any parts supplied loose and inspect your machine with the aid of this manual to familiarise yourself with its features. If you have any queries ask your dealer straight away. The machine is covered by our 12 month warranty on faulty parts, subject to normal use.

Record below the serial number of your machine and keep it in a secure place to help trace the machine and assist us when you order parts.

The Owner’s Manual

Your new Duncan Renovator TFD will give long and efficient service if given normal care and operated properly.

This owner’s manual is provided so that you can become thoroughly familiar with the design of the machine and to furnish information on correct operation, adjustment and

maintenance. Only persons well acquainted with these

guidelines should be allowed to use the equipment.

A separate illustrated parts section has been provided so that if any parts are required your dealer will be able to supply them by reference to part numbers.

The manual is considered as part of your machine and must remain with the machine when it is sold.

Right and left hand references in this manual are determined by standing behind the machine and facing in the direction of travel.

Model: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Serial No:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Owner:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Delivery Date:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dealer:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual was accurate and up to date at the time of going to press. Clough Agriculture reserves the right to make subsequent changes to the machine, where necessary, without notification.

The Company will not be responsible for any damage or consequential loss arising out of misinterpretation or failure to follow recommended procedures. Nor will it be liable for any damage caused by or arising out of modification or misuse of its product.

The owner has a responsibility to protect himself and others by observing all safety information and by ensuring all operators are well acquainted with the safety information, trained in the correct use of the machine and applying safe work practices.

This Document contains the Original Operating Instructions for this machine and are verified by the Manufacturer,

Signed:...........................................

Product Development Manager

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Description of Machine

The Duncan Renovator TFD is an S-tine drill with narrow points. The box is mounted on a robust frame accommodating large diameter tyres. The ground engaging components are controlled by a hydraulic ram system, giving ample control on ground pressure, good transport clearance and contour following ability. Sowing depth is controlled by adjusting the hydraulic rams. Optionally, the angle of the points are adjustable via rotating tool bars for optimum ground following and penetration. The quality European type peg roller seeder system handles all seeds from turnip and rape through to peas and maize. The seeder drive is electric via a reduction gearbox to the seeder shaft. Ground speed is sensed via ground radar with seed rates controlled proportionally to ground speed. Seeding ceases automatically when the machine is raised into the transport position.

Working Principle

The seeder drive, pegged seed rollers and seeder flaps are set to give the desired seed rate. The S-tine and narrow point, create the seed bed. Seed flows down the flexible tubes between seeder and boot units, and drops into the prepared seed bed.

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Dimensions & Capacities 24Run 28Run

Width (over wheels /mm) 3100 3600

Working Height (mm) 2060

Transport Height (mm) 2320

Overall Length (mm) 3790

Tyre Size 10.0/75-15.3 (18 ply AW702)

Recommended Tyre Pressure 7 Bar (101psi)

Maximum speed (km/hr) 40 km/hr

Row Spacing (mm) 125

Effective Sowing Width (mm) 3000 3500

Box Capacity (litres per box) 500 600

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Do not ride or allow passengers on the machine.

Under no circumstances are passengers to be permitted on the machine while it is in operation or being transported. Any footboards and/or footsteps are provided solely for the purpose of preparing the machine for use.

Keep clothing and body extremities well clear of pinch points while the machine is operating (seeding or calibrating). Keep well clear of moving parts at all times.

These signs typically occur wherever trapping points exist.

These include drive chains, sprockets, shafts, wheels, discs, pivot points, etc. Guards are provided with the machine for safety reasons (where practical without compromising machine performance). Ensure these are always fitted during operation.

Always exercise extreme caution in the vicinity of sharp edges and points.

Where possible guards are provided with the machine for safety reasons (where practical without compromising machine performance). Ensure these are always fitted during operation.

Footboards, footsteps, drawbars and other machine surfaces may be slippery when wet.

Apply extra caution in wet conditions and in the early morning when surfaces are wet.

Keep Clear. (It is dangerous to be in this area when the machine is operating.)

ATTENTION

On the machine important safety information is indicated by these symbols.

These highlight general safety aspects in regard to the machine rather than specific hazards.

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SAFETY - General

This section of the manual offers general guidelines for the safe operation of machinery. It does not replace

local safety regulations.

These guidelines were current at

the time of publication, but may be superseded by later regulations.

Clough Agriculture has made every effort to highlight all risks to personnel or property. Owners and operators have a responsibility to exercise care and safe work practices at all times in the vicinity of the machine.

Owners are advised to keep up to date on safety issues and to communicate these to all users of the machine.

Contact the Occupational Safety and Health Service (OSH) for further information about general safety aspects. If you have safety concerns specifically related to this machine, contact your dealer immediately.

Operator Safety

Read this manual carefully before operating new equipment. Learn how to use this machine safely. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment before using it.

Take careful note of all safety instructions both in this manual and on the machine itself. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage to the machine.

Replace missing or damaged safety signs on the machine and ensure that these remain clearly visible.

It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that anyone who operates, adjusts, lubricates, maintains, cleans or uses the machine in any way has had suitable instruction and is familiar with the information in this manual (particularly with regard to safety aspects).

Operators and other users of the machine should be aware of potential hazards and operating limitations.

Be Prepared for Emergencies

Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.

Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance, hospital and fire department near your telephone.

N.B. Throughout this manual important safety information is indicated by these symbols in the margin:

A prohibition should

be observed under all circumstances.

A warning indicates a

hazard that could cause death or injury if the

warning is ignored.

A caution indicates a

hazard that may cause damage to property if

the caution is ignored.

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SAFETY - General (Continued)

Appropriate Dress

Wear close fitting clothing and avoid rings or other forms of jewellery which could become caught in the machinery.

People with long hair must have it securely fixed and confined close to the head.

Refer to local safety standards for protective clothing and recommended safety equipment.

Adequate protection, such as a face mask, should be worn if operating this machine in dry and dusty conditions.

Transport This Machine Safely

Ensure that all linkage pins and security clips are fitted correctly. With trailing machines tow with the drawbar only, as this is the only safe towing point on the machine.

Always check that bystanders (especially children) are well clear (front and rear) before starting and moving the tractor and the machine.

Plan safe routes of travel, and be aware of power lines and other roadside hazards. Take particular care when towing implements on hillsides.

Do not ride or allow passengers on the machine.

This machine is not designed to carry passengers, and no riders are permitted.

Road transport

On public roads,

• A speed of 40km/h must not be exceeded.

• Do not operate during the hours of darkness unless standard lights are fitted and clearly visible. (This also applies when visibility is limited, e.g., in foggy conditions.)

See the guidelines in the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule,

issued by the Land & Transport Safety Authority.

Avoid tip-overs

Avoid holes, ditches and obstructions which may cause the machine to tip over, especially on hillsides. Never drive near the edge of a gully or steep embankment - it might cave in. Slow down for hillsides, rough ground and sharp turns.

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SAFETY - General (Continued)

Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely

All farm chemicals should be stored, used, handled and disposed of safely and in accordance with the supplier’s/ manufacturer’s recommendations.

Read the product label before using, noting any warnings or special cautions, including any protective clothing or equipment that may be required, ie. respirator.

Do not eat or smoke while handling sprays, fertilisers, coated seeds, etc. Afterwards, always wash your hands and face before you eat, drink, smoke, or use the toilet.

Store sprays, fertilisers, coated seeds, etc. out of reach of children and pets, and away from food and animal feeds.

Any symptoms of illness during or after using chemicals should be treated according to the supplier’s/manufacturer’s

recommendations. If severe, call a physician or get the patient to hospital immediately. Keep the container and/or

label for reference.

Avoid High Pressure Fluids

Avoid any contact with fluids leaking under pressure, because the fluids can penetrate the skin surface.

Any fluid which penetrates the skin, will need to be removed immediately by a medical expert. Seek specialist advice on

this type of injury.

Relieve the pressure before disconnecting any hydraulic or other lines. Make all repairs and tighten all fittings before re-connection to pressurised fluid.

Keep your hands and body away from any pinholes or high pressure jets. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard instead of using your hand directly.

Safe Work Practices

All farm machinery is potentially dangerous and should be treated with caution and respect.

Before starting the machine, ensure that all controls are placed in neutral and that bystanders are well clear. Check that the guards have been securely fitted and that any adjustments have been made correctly.

Where possible, disconnect or isolate the drive mechanism to the implement. Lower the machine onto the ground when not in use. Do not operate this equipment when severe weather conditions appear imminent.

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SAFETY - General (Continued)

Practise Safe Maintenance

Keep the machine in safe working condition. Routine maintenance and regular servicing will help reduce risks and prolong the life of the machine.

General Maintenance

Accidents occur most frequently during servicing and repair. The following general rules must be followed when maintaining or working with machinery:

• All operating and maintenance manuals must be

read before and referred to while using or servicing any piece ofequipment.

• Turn off all machinery power sources and isolate the

machine before making adjustments, doing lubrication, repairs or any other maintenance on the machine.

• Ensure that the machine hydraulics are disconnected from

the power source.

• Wear gloves when handling components with cutting

edges, such as any ground cutting components.

• Beware of hazards created by springs under tension

or compression when dismantling or maintaining the machine.

• It is recommended that you clean the machine with a water

blaster or similar apparatus before commencing maintenance.

Make Sure the Machine is Well Supported

When machinery is fitted with hydraulics, do not rely on the hydraulics to support the machine. During maintenance or while making adjustments under the machine, always lock the hydraulics and support the machine securely. Place blocks or other stable supports under elevated parts before working on these.

Electrical Maintenance

Disconnect the electrical supply from the tractor before doing any electrical maintenance.

Welding

With electronic equipment in modern tractors it is advisable to disconnect the machine from the tractor, or at least disconnect the alternator and battery before attempting any welding.

Use Only Genuine Spare Parts

Unauthorised modifications or non-genuine spare parts may be hazardous and impair the safe operation and working life of the machine.

Excess lubricants must be disposed of safely so as not to become a hazard.

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SAFETY - Machine Specific

This section of the manual gives specific guidelines for the safe operation of the Renovator TFD.

These guidelines were current at the time of publication, but may be superseded by later circumstances. They do not necessarily cover every possible hazard and must be read in

conjunction with the SAFETY - General section (Page 6-10).

Hazard Points on the Renovator TFD

The lists below are not all-inclusive and serve only to highlight the more obvious areas of risk.

The decals attached to the machine are a general reminder that there are hazardous areas on the machine, rather than specifically highlighting all possible hazards.

For decal locations on machine, refer Page 13.

No Ride

Passengers are not permitted anywhere on the machine.

Pinch Points/Moving Parts

Hazardous areas include:

• Drive chains.

• Sprockets between the drive motor, the box shafts and the

agitator shafts.

• Agitator shaft inside the boxes.

• Seeder units, box shaft and shaft connectors.

• Wheel legs and main frame assemblies

• Between tines and the adjuster mechanism.

• Finger tine assemblies (where fitted).

Slippery When Wet

Hazardous areas include:

• Footboards and footstep.

• All smooth surfaces on the frame structure.

Keep Clear

Hazardous areas include:

• Between the tractor and Renovator TFD.

• Immediately adjacent to the Renovator TFD side.

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Hazard Points on the Renovator TFD (Continued)

Calibrating

Be particularly careful when calibrating the seeding rate. At this time, the calibration trays have been removed and are no

longer covering the rotating seeder units. See Pinch Points/

Moving Parts (Page 11) for hazardous areas.

Transport

The two wheels located at the sides of the machine are for the purpose of controlling sowing depth. These are also used to support the machine weight during transport (while linked to the tractor).

Important - Refer to safety cautions in the Transport section,

page 8 of the manual. Ensure that all linkage pins and security clips are fitted correctly.

Maintenance

Refer Page 28 for reference to the Maintenance and Care

section of the manual.

Lubrication

Refer Page 30 for reference to the Maintenance and Care

section of the manual.

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SAFETY - Machine Specific (Continued)

Inside Box Lid

Item Decal/Guard Pt. No. Qty

1 ‘No Ride’ 43900 2

2 ‘Pinch Point/Moving Parts’ 43901 3

3 ‘Slippery When Wet’ 43902 2

4 ‘Keep Clear’ 43909 2

5 Arrows (inside box lid) 43905 2

6 ‘40 km/hr’ 43912 2

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Both Ends

Transport

1 Raise the drill into the transport position and hold at the full

extent of the rams for a few seconds to allow cylinders to equalise.

Important - To avoid machine damage due to drill

lowering during transport, always close the hydraulic valve at the quick release coupling. Move the handle to a position at 90

to the hydraulic line

Maximum towing speed 40 km/hr.

For countries other than New Zealand greater speed

restrictions may apply, please refer to your local transport authority.

Ensure towing vehicle requirements are adequate

for the towed vehicle e.g. mass, brakes. Refer to recommendations published by the local Land Transport Authority or equivalent.

Braking when towing can cause the load to jackknife. Use

extra care when towing in adverse conditions such as mud, inclines and sharp bends.

Lower towing speeds are recommmended on farm roads/

tracks and where one wheel is on or over a road verge.

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Operation

General Operation Guidelines

1 Use a sufficiently powerful tractor which is heavy enough to tow the drill safely.

2 Operate the drill at a speed of 6-12 km/hr (4-8 mph).

In stony and uneven ground conditions a lower speed is more appropriate

3 Check that the drill is level during calibration and while seeding.

4 Check tyre pressure before seeding. Refer page 5.

5 Double check seed rates before seeding.

6 Raise the drill out of the ground when making any turns.

7 Raise the drill out of the ground before backing up.

8 Stretched sagging hoses disrupt seed flow. Slight tension may be restored by carefully shortening

the affected hose; remove from the tube at ground level and cut accordingly.

Care must be taken not to shorten too much as the tension will pull the hose from the ground tube

or damage the plastic metering funnel.

9 After prolonged storage, check to see that all drive mechanisms and hydraulic equipment are functioning

correctly. Check that the seed/fertilizer tubes are not perished or blocked.

Sowing Speed

Typical travel speeds when sowing range from 6-12 km/hr in good conditions. In stony and uneven ground conditions a lower speed is recommended to minimise rapid part deterioration. Sowing too fast can result in:

1 Poor contour following and uneven sowing depth. 2 Impact damage to:

a Ground engaging components. b Bearings, housings & axles. c Fasteners & structural components. 3 More extreme conditions will result in greater vibration

and uneven seed flow at low seeding rates.

Sowing Depth Control

The sowing depth is dependent on:

1 The wheel height in relation to the chassis 2 Tyre pressure 3 Ground condition i.e. hard or soft

The wheel height in relation to the chassis is controlled using the threaded depth adjustment collar (1) on the left hand wheel leg ram. The rams are phasing and the left hand ram controls the overall depth. The threaded collar on the right hand ram can be adjusted to take up the clearance on this side. In this way, in the event of hydraulic failure the preset depth is maintained. Caution: Do not over-extend the thread depth adjustment. Clip on depth stop collars may be added to both sides if more control is required.

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Magnetic Cut-out Sensor

To enable seeding to start and when the machine is

lowered into and lifted out of the ground, a magnetic sensor is fitted on the RH wheel leg hydraulic ram. The sensor position may be adjusted to suit the ground and

sowing conditions.

Level Drill

Use the drawbar turnbuckle to tilt the drill so it is sitting

level. Ensure that the front and rear rows are at an even depth.

Transport Position

When in the transport position the hydraulic cylinders are

fully extended.

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Components Referred to in the Pre-Calibration Setup and Calibration Process

The following pages describe how to set the machine up for calibration, the calibration process and subsequent adjustments to obtain the desired seed and/or fertilizer output. Terms and words used in those instructions are shown below:-

‘Left’ and ‘Right’ on the machine are with respect to the direction of forward travel.

Shutter Slides

The varying flow properties of seeds require different shutter slide positions which may be found in the Sowing Chart for the individual type of seed or fertilizer. This corresponds to one of

the three settings as shown.

Bottom Flap Settings

The various seed sizes require matching bottom flap clearances below the metering wheel. The adjusting plate allows for 10 different settings. The required position for the seed type may be found in the Sowing Chart. The control levers are located on the LH end of the seedbox, (opposite end to the electric motors).

Number “1” corresponds to the minimum (closed) position and “10” the maximum gap.

A B C

Closed 3/4 Open Fully Open

Metering Wheel - Sowing Fine Seeds

For sowing fine seeds the Renovator TFD is equipped as standard with a combined normal and fine seed

“Elite” metering wheel, 1. During grain sowing and other larger varieties of seed both the normal and fine seed metering wheels are coupled and both rotate.

In order to convert the seed drill to sow fine seed, rotate the box shaft clockwise until the holes

of the fine seed wheel, 2, are visible. This is achieved by pressing and releasing the priming switch thus instructing the electric motors to rotate the seed shaft. By trial and error the holes can be located.

Using the tool supplied, 3, disengage the the pin inside the hole so that the normal metering wheel rotates freely on the metering shaft. At this time it would be advisable to close any shutter slides not required for the fine seed sowing. When seed is to be sown again using the normal metering wheel press the pin, from the normal metering wheel side (opposite direction to before), using the tool, back into the hole of the fine seed wheel thus reconnecting the drive between the two.

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Components Referred to in the Pre-Calibration Setup and Calibration Process

General Controls and Main Operating Screen

OUT OF WORK- the machine is raised up for turning or transport

‘AREA CUTOUT’

IN WORK- the machine is lowered ready for drilling

‘MENU KEYS’

A ‘MAIN’ The default screen as shown above.

B ‘INFO’ Access and edit information regarding bin contents.

C ‘TOT’ Displays the amount of product dispensed and the area covered.

D ‘MENU’ Machine setup and diagnostics access screen.

‘SUB-MENU SOFT KEYS’ -the function changes for each screen. The icon above each button is the function.

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Components Referred to in the Pre-Calibration Setup and Calibration Process

Priming Switch Buttons

Priming Switch Operation

The priming switches are located on the left hand end of the dualbox. There is one switch per box. Priming switches are used to start the calibration process. Pressing the button for about 1 second then releasing will start the appropriate seeder shaft. Pressing the button again for about 1 second will stop the rotation. Whilst this is mainly used for calibration it is also useful for priming the seeder units and testing motor operation. The Main Operating Screen will change to calibration mode when the Priming Switches are pressed. The operator can exit this mode without affecting any settings. More information and operating screen pictures are shown in the calibration section.

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Power On Routine

Note: The machine must be up in the Transport Position for the ‘Power On Routine’ to work. When the instrument is first turned on the instrument will enter a short routine to remind the operator of the previous setup. The set up can be changed and then accepted by pressing the ENTER key or alternatively, the routine can be skipped by pressing the MAIN button (Key A).

The first screen on start up is the BIN SETUP screen. This screen advises the operator which products are defined to which bin. On the screen format shown below the operator can use the ‘PRODUCT LIST’ keys to cycle through the list of products. The application rate saved against that product will also be shown. The letter shown in the graphic will also change to reflect the product selected.

‘PRODUCT LIST’

‘PROD SETUP’‘BIN CONTENTS’

Startup Screen Display Features

The ‘BIN CONTENTS’ button enables the operator to program the contents of the bin. The ‘NOW’ value refers to the calculated current contents of the bin based on the work done. This value can be changed directly by selecting ‘NOW’ and using the key pad and pressing enter. Alternatively, when a specific amount of product is being added to the bin, select ‘TO ADD’ and use the key pad and press enter to add to the ‘NOW’ total. Pressing the ‘ESC’ (escape) key returns to the previous ‘INFO’ screen.

The ‘PROD SETUP’ screen allows the operator to change the details of the products in the directory. There is a directory of 16 products and against each of these 4 factors are recorded. These factors are target rate, step size, alarm weight and calibration factor. Note: the calibration factor is calculated by the machine during the calibration process. The only reason to alter this setting manually is when the user enters wrong information during the calibration process which can stop the motors from working. A list of default Cal Factors are shown in the calibration section.

Main Operating Screen

‘Renovator TFD’ Read Before Calibration

Main Screen Display Features

The screenshot above shows the status of Bin 2 (Rear Bin). The ‘BIN SELECTION’ button cycles through the bins. The line under the metering roll will move to the next bin and the details for that bin will be shown. When the machine is in use, the metering roll animates to show the bin motor is rotating. The ‘CURRENT RATE’ is shown. ‘TARGET RETURN’ resets the ‘CURRENT RATE’ to the ‘TARGET RATE’ and cancels and ‘STEP CHANGE’ applied. If the ‘BIN MOTOR ON/OFF’ is pressed the bin motor will toggle between these on and off. The metering roll animation will be replaced with a cross to indicate the bin has been switched off. Note: The TFD has bins 1 (front) & 2 (rear) as standard. A Small Seed box is optional and is designated bin 3 when fitted. Whilst the MAIN screen is displayed, an alternative MAIN SUMMARY screen may be displayed by pressing the MAIN button. You may cycle betwen the two MAIN screens by pressing the MAIN button.

Clock

‘AREA CUTOUT’

‘FORWARD SPEED’

‘PRODUCT SELECTED’

‘LOW LEVEL REMINDER’

‘BIN CONTENTS LEVEL’

‘TARGET RATE’

‘CURRENT RATE’

‘STEP CHANGE’ the current rate can be increased or decreased by the % shown from the target rate.

‘BIN NUMBER’

‘BIN SELECTION’

‘BIN MOTOR ON/OFF’

‘P ART AREA’ SOWN FOR SELECTED PRODUCT

‘METERING ROLL’

‘TARGET RETURN’

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Info Screen -Individual Info Screen shown below.

Info Screen Display Features

The ‘BIN SELECTION’ button cycles through the bins. The line under the metering roll will move to the next bin and the details for that bin will be shown. The ‘PRODUCT’ shows the product for the bin selected.

The ‘INFO SETUP’ screen allows changes to the items marked with a cursor arrow. Changes to these settings will change the settings for the product. The ‘CALIBRATION CHECK’ is one way to start the calibration procedure. Refer to the following section.

‘BIN SELECTION’

‘PRODUCT REMAINING’

‘SHAFT SPEED’

‘INFO’- cycle between individual and summary info screens.

‘PRODUCT’

‘BIN CONTENTS’ ‘INFO SETUP’

‘TODAY’-shows the qty of product metered and duration for today only.

‘CALIBRATION CHECK’

‘Renovator TFD’ Calibration

Calibration Procedures

The calibration test should be done to confirm the settings of the required seed rate and is done with the drill stationary and level. Please ensure that you have read the previous section.

1 Power On the console. 2 You will be presented with the BIN SETUP screen. Make any changes to product or target sowing

rates now.

3 Prepare a suitable area for weighing and setup the scales. Tare the scales with the same container

that will be used to weight the product. Scales must be accurate to 2 grams

4 Refer to the sowing chart (page 28) for the chosen product. Set the Shutter Slides, Bottom Flaps and

Metering Wheels in accordance with the sowing chart.

5 Remove the calibration trays from the bracket on the seedbox. Place the trays on the calibration tray

brackets on the seedbox.

6 Push down all the clear plastic seed directors to redirect seed into the calibration trays. 7 For the calibration check, half fill the appropriate box with product. If this is not possible, make sure

the product is evenly distributed over all the seeder units in the box.

8 The calibration process can be in initiated in two ways:

(i) By pressing the appropriate ‘PRIMING SWITCH’

(ii) Via the SETUP menu.

Each of these methods are described in the next few pages.

The PRIMING SWITCH method is easier and more convenient.

(i) Calibration via PRIMING SWITCH (recommended)

1 Press and hold the appropriate ‘PRIMING SWITCH’ for 1

second then release.

2 The Operating Screen will change as shown. It is likely the

operator will be standing near the priming switches at this time so will not see the display. It is only after weighing the dispensed product that the operator need visit the tractor cab.

If the operator presses ‘STOP’ the calibration will be cancelled;

no seting will be altered. This may occur if the priming switch is pressed to just prime the seeder units or test the motor drive.

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Calibration via PRIMING SWITCH (continued)

3 The appropriate metering unit will run until the PRIMING

SWITCH is pressed again. Product is collected in this time. The operator is in control of the amount of product metered out so is able to stop the metering unit when the calibration trays are at a suitable fill level.

4 Weigh the contents of the calibration trays. Write down

the amount exactly as displayed. Do not round up or

round down the value measured. Scales must be

accurate to 2 grams.

5 Enter the recorded value into the Operating Screen as

shown. Press ‘ENTER’ to confirm as requested.

Always use consistant units of measure ie grams or

Kilograms.

6 Press ‘ENTER’ again. The instrument will then calculate

the settings in order to correctly deliver the product. The ‘error’ value is only the difference between the new and old settings. Subsequent recalibrations with the same product will only report small differences.

7 Press ‘ENTER’ again to confirm and store the new

settings.

8 Repeat the calibration process. In this case, the ‘Error’

reported will be very small if any. Remember to press

the ‘ENTER’ key to accept the settings. This repeat

calibration is especially important if the metering units have been adjusted from very different values since the last time the machine was used.

9 NOTE: If, when presing the priming switch the motors

do not turn but there are no other errors, it could be that the previous calibration was wrongly entered. The metering speed is out of the range of the motor speed.

This can be corrected by manually entering a ‘calibration

factor’ as follows:

(i) Press the ‘INFO’ menu key.

(ii) Select the appropriate bin.

(iii) Press the ‘SETUP’ key.

(iv) Use the up down arrows to select the ‘Cal. factor’

line.

(v) Type 0.500 and hit the ‘ENTER’ key. (You need to

enter the leading zero as the machine will not accept the ‘.’ as a first character.) Note that although the default calibration factor for Grass is 0.28 kg/rev resetting to

0.500kg per rev gets the machine working again for re-calibration.

(vi) Hit the ‘ESC’ key to return to the ‘SETUP’ menu or

hit the ‘MAIN’ key to return to the ‘MAIN’ menu.

(vii) Repeat the calibration process from step 1.

(ii) Calibration via ‘SETUP’ MENU

1 Ensure that steps 1 to 8 on page 22 have been carried

out prior to actual calibration.

2 Navigate to the ‘MENU’ screen by pressing the ‘MENU’

key.

3 Access the ‘Calibration Check’ screen by hitting the

‘CAL CHECK’ button.

4 The screen will then prompt, “Enter weight required

here”. Select the bin that you want to calibrate by pressing the arrow key.

Enter the amount required. Hit ‘ENTER’ to continue

Remember to set and keep to consistant units.

Note that this is is only related to calibration and

weighing; it is not related to the sowing rate entered on the startup screen earlier.

6 The machine will dispense the amount you entered

based on the current settings. If the product or seeding rates are different from the last time the machine was used then the amount metered may not be as expected. If you suspect that the calibration container will overflow then you can stop metering process by hitting one of the 5 keys along the bottom of the screen.

7 Once the machine has stopped the calibration delivery,

either because it has reached the amount you entered or you forced it to stop, weigh the contents of the container. Write down the amount exactly as displayed. Do not round up or round down the value measured.

Scales must be accurate to 2 grams.

8 Enter the recorded value into the Operating Screen as

shown. Press ‘ENTER’ to confirm as requested.

Always use consistant units of measure ie grams or

Kilograms.

6 Press ‘ENTER’ again. The instrument will then calculate

7 Press ‘ENTER’ again to confirm and store the new

settings.

8 Repeat the calibration process. In this case, the ‘Error’

reported will be very small if any. Remember to press

the ‘ENTER’ key to accept the settings. This repeat

calibration is especially important if the metering units have been adjusted from very different values since the last time the machine was used.

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(ii) Calibration via ‘SETUP’ MENU continued

9 NOTE: If, when presing the priming switch the motors do

not turn but there are no other errors, it could be that the previous calibration was wrongly entered. The metering speed is out of the range of the motor speed.

This can be corrected by manually entering a ‘calibration

factor’ as follows:

(i) Press the ‘INFO’ menu key.

(ii) Select the appropriate bin.

(iii) Press the ‘SETUP’ key.

(iv) Use the up down arrows to select the ‘Cal. factor’

line.

(v) Type 0.500 and hit the ‘ENTER’ key. (You need to

enter the leading zero as the machine will not accept the ‘.’ as a first character.) Note that although the default calibration factor for Grass is 0.28 kg/rev resetting to

0.500kg per rev gets the machine working again for re-calibration.

(vi) Hit the ‘ESC’ key to return to the ‘SETUP’ menu or

hit the ‘MAIN’ key to return to the ‘MAIN’ menu.

(vii) Repeat the calibration process from step 1.

‘Renovator TFD’ Calibration Sowing Chart

Settings for Seed Type

Seed Type

Default Calibration

Factor (kg/rev)

Shutter Slide1Bottom Flap2Metering Wheel

Wheat 0.70 3/4 3 N

Oats 0.69 Full 3 N

Barley 0.69 Full 3 N

Ryecorn

- Full 3 N

Peas 1.00 3/4 3 N

Grass 0.28 Full 3 N

Grass Mix 0.30 Full 3 N

DAP Granules 0.94 Full 3 N

Super Phosphate 1.20 Full 3 N

Lucerne/Alfalfa 0.10 3/4 1 F

Turnip 0.093 3/4 1 F

Kale 0.092 3/4 1 F

Swede 0.093 3/4 1 F

Canola/Rape 0.09 3/4 1 F

White Clover 0.094 3/4 1 F

Red Clover 0.094 3/4 1 F

NOTES

1. SHUTTER SLIDE For grain, opening the shutter slide to Full gives 10-15% more flow.

2. BOTTOM FLAP The values shown were the optimum test settings. Decreasing the gap may cause seed damage. Too large a gap will give intermittent flow rates. Flaps are spring loaded to cope with small variations in seed/granule size.

3. METERING WHEEL N = Normal metering wheel F = Fine metering wheel only

TSW: TSW(gm) x Desired Plants/m

= Sowing Rate (Kg/Ha)

Germination %

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