Land Pride PS25120 User Manual

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Primary Seeder

PS25120

ls

313-156M

Operator’s Manual

!	Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When
	you see this symbol, the subsequent
	instructions and warnings are serious - follow
	without exception. Your life and the lives of
	others depend on it!
	© Copyright 2003 Pr inted	8/21/06

Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Section 1: Assembly and Set-up . . . . . . . .8

Sling Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Three-Point Primary Seeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pull-Type Primary Seeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Pull-Type Primary Seeder with End Wheels . . . . . 9 Pull-Type Primary Seeder with Front Wheels . . . 11

Section 2: Operating Instructions . . . . . .13

General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Operating Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Front Wheel Pull-Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Tractor 3-Point Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Tractor Drawbar Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Pull-Type and End Wheel Units . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Front Wheel Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Tractor Hydraulic Hook-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Bleeding Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Operating Hydraulic Lift System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Pull-Type, Front, or End Wheel Seeders . . . . . 15 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3-Point Seeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pull-Type, Front or End Wheel Seeders . . . . . 16 Seed Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Agitator Attachment (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Small Grass Seeds Attachment (Optional) . . . . . . 32 Seed Rate Speed Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Calibrating & Adjusting Seeding Rate . . . . . . . 32 Small Grass Seeds Attachment Seed Rates . . 33

Small Grass Seeds Attachment Metric Seed Rates 35

Agitator Attachment (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Engaging & Disengaging the Agitator Sprocket 37 Calibrating and Adjusting Seed Rate . . . . . . . . 37 Coil Tines (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Danish Tines (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Walkboard (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Adjustment w/ Small Grass Seeds Attach . . . . 38 Adjustment w/o Small Grass Seeds Attach . . . 38

Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 39

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Roller Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Wheel Arm Pivot Shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Front and Rear Roller Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Feeder Cup Drive Sprocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Drive Sprocket Hanger Bearing

(Small Grass Seeds Attachment) . . . . . . . . . . 41

Feeder Cup Drive Sprocket

(Small Grass Seeds Attachment) . . . . . . . . . . 41 Agitator Lockout (Agitator Attachment) . . . . . . 41

	Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18	Section 5: Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
	Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18	Small Seeds Attachment 313-113A	42
	Roller Packing Wheels	18
			Agitator Attachment 313-079A	42
	Seed Broadcasting System	18
			Coil Tine Track Removers 313-078A	42
	Seed Rate Speed Change	18
			Danish Tine Track Removers 313-077A	43
	15 Bushel Speed Change	18
			Walkboard 313-130A	43
	30 Bushel Speed Change	18
			Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . .	44
	Calibrating & Adjusting Seeding Rate . . . . . . . . .	20	Section 7: Features & Benefits	46
	Seed Rate Charts for Ag Drive	21
	Brome Grass Seed Rate Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23	Section 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .	47
	Metric Seed Rate Charts for Ag Drive . . . . . . . . .	24	Section 9: Appendix	48
	Metric Brome Seed Rate Chart	26
			Torque Values Chart	48
	Seed Rate Charts for Turf Drive	27
			Tire Inflation Chart	48
	Metric Seed Rate Charts for Turf Drive	29
			Warranty	49

© Copyright 2006 All rights Reserved

Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.

Land Pride is a registered trademark.

All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Printed in the United States of America.

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Important Safety Information

These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual.

Safety at All Times

Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation. Refer to the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.

Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and comprehended this manual and who has not been properly trained in the safe operation of the equipment.

▲Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit.

▲Operate implement from the driver’s seat only.

▲Make sure all guards and shields are in place and secured before operating the implement.

▲Do not leave tractor or implement unattended with engine running.

▲Dismounting from a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death.

▲Do not stand between the tractor and implement during hitching.

▲Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power-driven parts.

▲Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts.

▲Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when raising implement. Make sure all persons are clear of working area.

▲Turning tractor too tight may cause implement to ride up on wheels. This could result in injury or equipment damage.

Look For The Safety Alert Symbol

The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a

!safety precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it. In addition to design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in

the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra

Be Aware of

Signal Words

A Signal word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness. The signal words are:

! DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.

! WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

! CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

For Your Protection

▲Thoroughly read and understand the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.

Shutdown and Storage

▲Lower machine to ground, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove the key.

▲Detach and store implements in a area where children normally do not play. Secure implement by using blocks and supports.

OFF

REMOVE

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Important Safety Information

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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual.

Use Safety

Lights and Devices

▲Slow moving tractors, selfpropelled equipment, and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads. They are difficult to see, especially at night.

▲Flashing warning lights and turn signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads. Use lights and devices provided with implement.

Transport

Machinery Safely

▲Comply with state and local laws.

▲Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. DO NOT EXCEED. Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Some rough terrain require a slower speed.

▲Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes.

▲Use the following maximum speed - tow load weight ratios as a guideline:

20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of tractor.

10 mph when weight is double the weight of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load that is more than double the weight of tractor.

Use A Safety Chain

▲A safety chain will help control drawn machinery should it separate from the tractor drawbar.

▲Use a chain with the strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the towed machinery.

▲Attach the chain to the tractor drawbar support or other specified anchor location. Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning.

▲Do not use safety chain for towing.

Practice Safe Maintenance

▲Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools and equipment, refer to Operator’s Manual for additional information.

▲Work in a clean dry area.

▲Lower the implement to the ground, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove key before performing maintenance.

▲Allow implement to cool completely.

▲Do not grease or oil implement while it is in operation.

▲Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in good condition & installed properly.

▲Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris.

▲Remove all tools and unused parts from implement before operation.

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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual.

Prepare for Emergencies

▲Be prepared if a fire starts.

▲Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.

▲Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire department near phone.

Wear

Protective Equipment

▲Protective clothing and equipment should be worn.

▲Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid loose fitting clothing.

▲Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss. Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.

▲Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery.

911

Avoid High

Pressure Fluids Hazard

▲Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.

▲Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines.

▲Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks.

▲Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems.

▲If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be treated within a few hours or gangrene may result.

Keep Riders

Off Machinery

▲Riders obstruct the operator’s view, they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.

▲Never allow children to operate equipment.

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Important Safety Information

Safety Labels

Your Primary Seeder comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. Read and follow their directions.

1.Keep all safety labels clean and legible.

2.Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer or visit our dealer locator at landpride.com.

3.Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as

specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request.

4.Refer to this section for proper label placement. To install new labels:

a.Clean the area the label is to be placed.

b.Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to be placed.

c.Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface.

d.Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.

818-003C

Slow Moving Vehicle Label

(also found on Small

Seeds Attachment)

12790

818-230C

18938

Red Reflector

				818-230C
				Red Reflector
			12788	(also found on Walkboard)
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		818-229C
		Amber Reflector
		(also found on
	12788	Walkboard)
	12787	818-337C
		Excessive Speed Hazard
	12787	818-339C
		High Pressure Fluid
	12787
		818-340C
		Negative Tongue
		Weight Hazard

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18938

12789

12788

818-543C Guard Missing

(Beneath Chain Guard)

818-336C

Caution Cylinder lock

818-338C

Caution General Safety

			838-111C
			18938
			Moving Parts
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Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners.

This implement has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine.

Application

The PS25120 Primary Seeder is perfect for wide open landscape seeding, turf farms, brome pastures, highway re-seeding and areas where moguls, undulations or depressions do not exist. The main seedbox, available in 15 and 30 bushel capacities, is equipped with our standard fluted seed cups and agitation to seed most turf type grasses, as well as a variety of other seeds from peas to alfalfa.

It is possible to seed two different types of seeds at different rates by utilizing the optional Small Seeds Box. The Small Seeds Box uses a smaller version of our fluted seed cup for seeds such as alfalfa, clover and many other types of small seeds.

See “Section 6: Specifications & Capacities” on page 44 and “Section 7: Features & Benefits” on page 46 for additional information.

Using This Manual

•This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation.

•The information contained within this manual was current at the time of printing. Some parts may change slightly to assure you of the best performance.

•To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual contact your authorized dealer. Manuals can also be downloaded, free-of-charge from our website at www.landpride.com or printed from the Land Pride Service & Support Center by your dealer.

Owner Assistance

The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service.

If customer service or repair parts are required contact a Land Pride dealer. A dealer has trained personnel, repair parts and equipment needed to service the seeder.

The parts on your Primary Seeder have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts. Therefore, should your seeder require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.

Serial Number Plate

For prompt service always use the serial number and model number when ordering parts from your Land Pride dealer. Be sure to include your serial and model numbers in correspondence also. Refer to Figure 1 for the location of your serial number plate.

15224

Serial Number Plate Location

Figure 1

Further Assistance

Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new Primary Seeder. If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service received, the following actions are suggested:

Terminology

“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by facing the direction the machine will operate while in use unless otherwise stated.

Definitions

NOTE: A special point of information that the operator must be aware of before continuing.

IMPORTANT: A special point of information related to its preceding topic. Land Pride’s intention is that this information should be read and noted before continuing.

1.Discuss the matter with your dealership service manager making sure he is aware of any problems you may have and that he has had the opportunity to assist you.

2.If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or general manager of the dealership, explain the problem and request assistance.

3.For further assistance write to:

Land Pride Service Department

1525 East North Street

P.O. Box 5060

Salina, Ks. 67402-5060

E-mail address [e-mail]

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Section 1: Assembly and Set-up

Before attempting to assemble the seeder use the following as a check list. Having all the needed parts and equipment readily at hand will speed up your assembly task and will make the job as safe as possible.

Pre-Assembly Checklist

			Check	Reference
			Fasteners and pins that were	Operator’s
			shipped with the seeder.	Manual
			NOTE: All hardware from the
			factory has been installed in the
			location where it will be used. If a
			part or fastener is temporarily
			removed for assembly reasons,
			remember where it goes. Keep the
			parts separated.
			All working parts are moving	Operator’s
			freely, bolts are tight and cotter	Manual
			pins are spread.
			All grease fittings are in place and	Section 5
			lubricated.	Page 39
			Proper tension and alignment on	Operator’s
			all drive chains.	Manual
			Safety decals are correctly located	Important
			and legible. Replace if damaged.	Safety
				Information
			Red and amber reflectors are	Important
			correctly located and visible.	Safety
				Information
			“Slow moving vehicle” emblem is	Important
			in place.	Safety
				Information
			Inflate tires to specified PSI air	Section 8
			pressure. Tighten wheel bolts to	Page 48
			specified torque.
			Have a minimum of 2 people at	Section 1
			hand while assembling the drill.
			Have a fork lift or loader along with	Section 1
			chains and safety stands that are
			sized for the job ready for the
			assembly task.
			Have a tractor with remote	Section 1
			hydraulics ready to attach to the	Page 15
			tongue. The tongue must be
			anchored to a large enough tractor
			to overcome the negative tongue
			weight that will be present if the
			unit is equipped with front wheels.
			CAUTION! Be familiar with the
			term NEGATIVE TONGUE
			WEIGHT. Be aware of the special
			precautions you should take when
			working with an implement that
			can develop Negative Tongue
			Weight.

Sling Brackets

After the unit is uncrated check to see if the sling brackets are installed, if not, install them now - two on each end of unit with hardware, refer to Figure 1-1.

15226

Sling Bracket Installation

Figure 1-1

The sling brackets allow points at each end to hook the chain for lifting of the unit. When hooking the chain to sling brackets, be certain to either use a spreader bar on the chain or use a long chain to prevent bending the sling brackets.

Three-Point Primary Seeder

Your 3-Point 25 Series Primary Seeder is shipped to you almost completely assembled. Carefully follow the instructions below for final assembly.

1.Remove the seeder from its crating.

2.Refer to Figure 1-2 for installation of parking stand. To install use the 5/8" x 2 1/4" long bolts (#1), a flat washer (#2), lock washers (#3), and nuts (#4) on the left end of the seeder frame as shown. Be sure to use the flat washer (#2) as shown to ensure proper installation of the parking stand.

15225

Parking Stand Installation

Figure 1-2

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3.Refer to Figure 1-3 for installation of the acremeter on to the right hand drive shaft.

15257

Acremeter Installation

Figure 1-3

4.Check to see all nuts are tightened. See Torque Values Chart in “Section 9: Appendix” on page 48 for torque specifications.

Pull-Type Primary Seeder

1.Remove the seeder and components from their crating.

2.Attach the tongue to the seeder with hitch pins (#1). Attach the turnbuckle (#2) to the tongue and the top hitch of the seeder with hitch pins (#3), refer to Figure 1-4.

12736

Tongue & Turnbuckle Assembly

Figure 1-4

3.Refer to Figure 1-3 for installation of the acremeter on to the right hand drive shaft.

4.Check to see all nuts are tightened. See Torque Values Chart in “Section 9: Appendix” on page 48 for torque specifications.

Pull-Type Primary Seeder with End Wheels

! WARNING

Serious injury or death could result from escaping high pressure hydraulic fluid. Use paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks.

1.Remove the seeder and components from their crating.

2.Follow steps 2 and 3 of the “Pull-type Primary Seeder” for assembly of tongue and acremeter.

3.Install spring hose loop (#1) to tongue with 5/16" x 3/4" long bolts (#2), 5/16" lock washer (#3), and 5/16" USS flat washer (#4), Figure 1-5.

12737

Spring Hose Loop Assembly

Figure 1-5

Refer to Figure 1-6:

4.Starting with the left hand side of the seeder, remove the four 5/8" bolts and attach the end wheel mount (#1) to the seeder frame replacing the 5/8" bolts with 5/8" x 2 1/4" long bolts (#2). Flat washers (#3) are used between the end wheel mounts and the seed box for proper spacing.

5.Install the wheel bracket using 3/4" u-bolts (#4), flat washers (#5) and nuts (#6).

NOTE: The wheel bracket (#7) should be facing the rear of the seeder. To determine the correct positioning for the wheel brackets, note the tab (#8) on the end of the wheel arm pivot (#9). This tab should be facing away from the seeder, as shown, so the wheel arm pivot can be easily removed.

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12738

Wheel Bracket & Wheel Arm Assembly

Figure 1-6

6.Remove wheel arm pivot shaft from wheel bracket.

7.Position the wheel arm (#10) so that the wheel points away from the seeder with cylinder bracket up. Replace wheel arm pivot shaft.

8.Pin the cylinder lock (#11) in storage position.

9.Repeat steps 5-9 for the right hand side.

Refer to Figure 1-7:

10.Install 3 1/4” x 8” x 1 1/4” hydraulic cylinder (#1) and 3 1/2” x 8” x 1 1/4” hydraulic cylinder (#2) and complete the plumbing as shown in Figure 1-7. Route the hydraulic hoses (#3) through the spring hose loop and along the tongue, behind the upper hitch and through the holes in the box supports, finishing with the hoses going around the frame end plates and through the hose retainers on the top of the wheel brackets. Route the hydraulic hose (#4) through the holes in the box supports, and finish with the hose going around the frame end plates and through the hose retainers on the top of the wheel brackets. Any excess hose should be coiled and tied with a plastic tie, placing the coil between the upper hitch. Position hose clamp (#5) & (#6) as shown and fasten together with 5/16" long carriage bolt (#7) and 5/16" flange nut (#8). Secure hoses to tongue using one of the plastic cable ties provided.

NOTE: Your End Wheel Seeder is equipped with rephasing hydraulic lift cylinders. The plumbing must be assembled correctly in order for the rephasing cylinders to function properly.

11.Check to see all nuts are tightened. See Torque Values Chart in “Section 9: Appendix” on page 48 for torque specifications.

15258

End Wheel Hydraulic Schematic

Figure 1-7

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Pull-Type Primary Seeder with Front Wheels

! WARNING

Serious injury or death could result from escaping high pressure hydraulic fluid. Use paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks.

1.Remove the seeder and components from their crating.

2.Refer to Figure 1-3 on page 8 for installation of the acremeter on to the right hand drive shaft.

3.Install spring hose loop, Figure 1-5 on page 8.

! CAUTION

The Accumulator/Cylinder Package furnished with your front wheel option is provided for your protection. Lack of or improper installation may result in injury or in damage to your seeder because of the negative tongue weight involved with the front wheels.

4.Attach the tongue to the seeder with hitch pins.

5.Refer to Figure 1-8 and attach the accumulator bracket and accumulator to the rear of the tongue as shown, fastening with hose clamps provided.

12739

Accumulator Assembly

Figure 1-8

6.Refer to Figure 1-10 and install hydraulic cylinder with single lug (#1) to tongue and top hitch as shown.

7.Complete the plumbing by following the schematic in Figure 1-9. The plumbing must be assembled correctly in order for the accumulator to function properly. Route the hydraulic hoses (#1) along the tongue. These hoses will be clamped together with the wheel cylinder hoses in step 13.

15501

Accumulator Hydraulic Schematic

Figure 1-9

Refer to Figure 1-10:

8.Install the wheel bracket (#2) using 3/4" u-bolts (#3), flat washers (#4) and nuts (#5). The wheel bracket should be facing the front of the seeder. To determine the correct positioning for the wheel brackets, note the tab (#6) on the end of the wheel arm pivot (#7). This tab should be toward the outside of the seeder, as shown, so the wheel arm pivot can be easily removed.

NOTE: The corresponding wheel brackets must be positioned with the 1" hole over the front wheel locating stub (#8) on the frame as shown for proper distribution of seeder weight when in transport. Locating the brackets at any other place on the frame could result in damage to the seeder.

9.Remove wheel arm pivot shaft from wheel bracket.

10.Position the wheel arm (#9) so that the wheel points toward the outside of the seeder with cylinder bracket up. Replace wheel arm pivot shaft.

11.Pin the cylinder lock (#10) in storage position.

12.Repeat steps 9-11 for the right hand side.

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Cylinder, Wheel Bracket & Wheel Arm Assembly

Figure 1-10

Refer to Figure 1-11:

13. Install 3 1/2” x 8” x 1 1/4” hydraulic cylinder (#1) 3 1/ 4” x 8” x 1 1/4” hydraulic cylinder (#2) and complete the plumbing as shown. Route the hydraulic hoses (#3) through the spring hose loop and along the tongue, underneath the turnbuckle, behind the upper hitch and through the holes in the box supports, finishing with the hoses going through the hose retainers on the top of the wheel brackets. Route the hydraulic hose (#4) through the holes in the box supports, and finishing with the hose going through the hose retainers on the wheel brackets. Any excess hose should be coiled and tied with a plastic tie, placing the coil between the upper hitch. Position hose clamp (#5) & (#6) as shown and fasten together with 5/16" x 1 1/4" long carriage bolt (#7) and 5/16" flange nut (#8) adding the hoses from step 7. Secure hoses to tongue using one of the plastic cable ties provided.

NOTE: Your Front Wheel Seeder is equipped with rephasing hydraulic lift cylinders. The plumbing must be assembled correctly in order for the rephasing cylinders to function properly.

15259

	14. Check to see all nuts are tightened. See Torque	Front Wheel Hydraulic Schematic
	Values Chart in “Section 9: Appendix” on page 48
		Figure 1-11
	for additional torque specifications.

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Section 2: Operating Instructions

General Description

The following information is a brief description of how this implement works. It is included to help you understand the operation of this seeder.

Adequate front end weight is required on tractors for use with a 3-point seeder. Check tractor’s 3-point lifting capacity. Refer to “Section 6: Specifications & Capacities” on page 44 for seeder weight.

The power to drive the seeding function of this seeder comes from the ground speed of the tractor. The seed metering is powered by the front roller at a rate proportional to the distance driven. This ensures that the rate applied in pounds per acre or pounds per 1000 square feet remains constant as ground speed is varied. The power is transmitted via drive chains to the seed cups. This drive can be adjusted to a high or low range to broadcast more or less seed. The seed rate is adjustable using the seed rate lever located at the rear of the seeder. The seed is dropped between cast iron rollers. The front roller crushes clods, presses down small stones and forms a firm seedbed. The rear roller firms the soil around the seeds.

Operating Check List

In addition to design and configuration of equipment; hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in its operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment. Before beginning to operate your Primary Seeder, the following inspection should be performed.

		Check	Reference
		Safety Rules	Page 1
		Operating Instructions	Page 13
		Tire Pressure	Page 48
		Lubricate seeder as needed.	Page 39
		Check for loose fasteners	Page 48
		Check for hydraulic leaks	Page 15
		Inspect the feed cups and seed	Page 47
		tubes for foreign matter.
		Set speed change sprocket for	Page 18
		drive type desired.
		Set seed rate.	Page 20

Tractor Requirements

Your PS25120 is designed for tractors in the Category 2 class. Horsepower rating of the tractor should not be less than 40 HP for a pull-type unit and not less than 50 HP for 3-Point, front wheel or end wheel units.

NOTE: In order to maintain steering control, balast may have to be added to your tractor. To determine whether or not to add ballast, refer to your tractor operator’s manual.

Front Wheel Pull-Type

With the seeder loaded and raised for transport, certain drawbar capacities could be exceeded by negative tongue weight, see “Tractor Drawbar Hook-Up” on page 14.

Tractor 3-Point Hook-Up

1.Back tractor up to seeder until 3-Point links are aligned with hitch clevises on seeder.

2.Secure the tractor’s 3-Point lower links to the lower hitch clevises using 1 1/8” diameter hitch pins.

3.Secure the tractor’s top center link to the seeder top hitch using a 1” diameter hitch pin.With the seeder resting on level ground, adjust the tractor’s top link until the seeder is level.

4.Move parking stand to operating position. Refer to Figure 2-1.

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Parking Stand Positions

Figure 2-1

5.Remove rear roller lock pin from parking position and place in storage position. Refer to Figure 2-2.

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Rear Roller in Storage Position

Figure 2-2

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Section 2: Operating Instructions

Land Pride

Tractor Drawbar Hook-Up

PS25120 pull-type units are equipped with a clevis style hitch. For proper field operation, the seeder box should be level in field position.

1.The mounting holes in the clevis hitch have been offset so the hitch can be turned over and bolted at two different hitch heights, Figure 2-3.

7.All pull-type, end wheel and front wheel units should be properly transported with the seed box level front to back.

Pull-Type and End Wheel Units

Adjust the turnbuckle to level the seeder, Figure 2-5, by loosening the jam nuts and turning center section. Retighten jam nut when level.

2.Back the tractor draw bar up to the seeder hitch to determine the proper hitch position.

3.Connect the hitch to the tractor using a pin of adequate strength (minimum 1” diameter). For the Front Wheel Pull-type option you must install a retaining clip on the hitch pin to prevent it from working up as the seeder changes from positive to negative tongue weight.

4.Your pull-type seeder is equipped with a hitch safety chain. The safety chain should be securely attached to the seeder hitch and tractor draw bar support.

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Clevis Style Hitch Height Adjustments

Figure 2-3

5.Retract the jack until the weight of the tongue is resting on the tractor draw bar.

6.Unpin the tongue jack and pin in storage position, Figure 2-4.

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Turnbuckle Adjustment

Figure 2-5

Front Wheel Units

Use the tongue hydraulic cylinder to level the seed box.

! WARNING

Front wheel pull-type seeders have negative tongue weight when in transport position. Negative tongue weight may cause immediate elevation of tongue. Always be certain seeder is hitched securely to tractor drawbar and safety chain attached before raising. Lower seeder before unhitching.

NOTE: The negative tongue force imposed by the seeder with the front wheel in the raised position when seeder is:

•empty

15 bushel box can be as high as 900 lbs. 30 bushel box can be as high as 1000 lbs.

•loaded

15 bushel box can be as high as 1200 lbs. 30 bushel box can be as high as 1500 lbs.

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Jack in Storage Position

Figure 2-4

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