Tume JC 3000 Star XL, JC 4000 Star User Manual
NO: 98856604 F 1/2019
TUME-AGRI OY
User manual
JC 3000 Star XL
JC 4000 Star
Seed Drill
Valid for serial numbers AH 53053 – onward
Read this manual before commissioni ng!
Translation
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EC Declar ation of Con form ity for the M ach ine
(Machine Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II A)
Manufacturer: Tume-Agri Oy
Add.: Sudenkorventie 1
FI - 14200 TURENKI
Name and address of person authorized to compile a technical file:
Name: Heimo Valli Address: Sudenkorventie 1, FI-14200 Turenki
Hereby declares that
Seed drills JC 3000 Star XL ja JC 4000 Star Serial number ___________________
• are in compliance with the applicable decrees of the Machine Directive
(2006/42/EC)
and in addition declares, that
• the following standardized European directives and standards have been applied:
SFS-EN ISO 12100-1:2003
Place and date: Turenki 3.2.2017
Signature:
Patrik Jungarå
Managing Director
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Table of Contents
1. For the machine user and others responsible for the machine ............. 4
2. General safety regulations ................................................................... 4
3. Intended use of the m achine ................................................................ 6
4. Machine commissioning ...................................................................... 7
5. Drawbar installation ........................................................................... 10
6. Feeding equipment ground wheel ...................................................... 16
7. Filling the container ........................................................................... 17
8. Emptying containers .......................................................................... 19
9. Seed feeding equipment and adjustments ......................................... 20
10. Fertilizer feeding equipment and adjustments ................................. 22
11. Sowing table examples ................................................................... 25
12. Calibration test ................................................................................ 26
13. Field test ......................................................................................... 30
14. Fertilizer application depth adjustment ............................................ 30
15. Adjusting the sowing depth ............................................................. 31
16. Harrow adjustment ......................................................................... 33
17. Fertilizer coulters ............................................................................ 34
18. Seed coulters.................................................................................. 34
19. Area meter ...................................................................................... 35
20. Drill maintenance ............................................................................ 36
21. Most common repairs ..................................................................... 38
22. Decommissioning the machine ....................................................... 43
23. Technical Information ..................................................................... 43
24. Optional equipment and accessories .............................................. 44
Annex 1: Lubrication points.
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1. For the machine user and others responsible for the
machine
We wish you every success with your TUME seed drill. This instruction manual provides best-practice
instructions for the use, adjustment, maintenance and storage of Tume JC -machinery. Following the
instructions in this book will ensure that your machine will pr o vide you with lon g, trouble-free service.
It is very important that you familiarize yourself with the instructions before making full-time use of the
machine. Please retain this manual and keep it in an easily accessible location. The replacement part number
of the manual is printed on t he cover . Pleas e m ake a rec ord of this num ber , as it will enable you to order a
new copy should the need arise.
Both the manufacturer, Tume-Agri Oy, and authorized resellers will be happy to provide assistance in
questions relating to the use or maintenance of this machine.
About the presentation of this manual
As this publication is distributed across our international sales network, the equipment depicted in illustrations
(both the standard equipment and accessories) may vary based on the country in which you are located. For
certain countries, covers may for lega l and otherwise im portant reasons be opened or removed in cert ain
illustrations in order to provide a clearer view of the object in question. The machine must not be used without
protective covers. In order to guar antee safe us e, you m ust ensure that all covers are intact or instal led in
place before starting work.
When a reference is made in this manua l t o "l ef t" a nd " right " si des , t his is when viewed from the rear of the
machine looking forwards in the direction of travel.
Tume-Agri Oy is c ontinually deve loping its products, and therefore reserves the right to make changes and
improvements without prior notice and with no commitment to m ake retro-active changes to any prod ucts
sold prior to the changes.
2. General safety regulations
All persons handling, maintaining or who have any form of access to a TUME-seed drill must be
thoroughly familiar with this instruction manual before using, or performing maintenance or repairs
on the machine. Be sure to comply with the instructions in this manual!
Entrust the performance of difficult repairs to an authorized brand repair shop.
Use only original Tume parts, and do not make structural modifications to the machine without the
agreement of the manufacturer.
Working or being located under a machine without supported hydraulics is strictly prohibited.
Secure the position of the machine by closing the lift cylinder safety vents, see Figs. 38-39. If you
must leave the machine unattended, lower the machine and lock the markers mechanically.
Staying on the machine or on the step level when the ma chine is in motion is strictly prohibited.
The driver must ensure that no persons are close by when the machine is in motion or when
hydraulic functions such as engine or lowering or raising markers are being used.
Before reversing the machine, make sure that no one, e.g. children, is standing to its rear.
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Work machine lubrication, adjustments and cleaning are prohibited while the machine is in motion.
Turn off the tractor engine and apply the hand brake during all maintenance. Ensure that no
outsider can access the control equipment of th e tractor or machinery when you are maintaining or
repairing the machine!
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ll covers must be mounted in position when the machine is in operation.
Ensure that the traction device, hydraulic lines and electrical wiring are correctly connected to the
tractor and work machine. Lines and cables must be laid out in such a way that they are not at risk
of damage when the machine is in use.
Damaged hydraulic lines and connectors must be replaced without delay Tractor hydraulic vents
and connections must not leak and must be in good condition. These ensure the correct transport
position of the machine.
Hydraulic markers may raise or lower at high speed, especially if the throttle valve is set too wide
or if the hydraulic flow rate produced by the tractor is high. Be particularly careful when attempting
to raise or lower the markers for the first time. Ensure that nobody is under or in the path of th e
hydraulically-raised markers.
The markers must be mechanically locked into their upper position before transporting the
machine by road, or when the machine is parked and the machine driver is not present.
Ensure that a minimum of 20% weight is placed on the tractor’s front axle under all conditions. Use
additional weights as required. Be particularly careful if connecting suspension arms to the tractor.
The maximum permissible driving speed under good conditions is 30 km/h. On uneven terrain,
special care must be taken, and speed must be reduced. Transfers should preferably be performed
with empty containers. Carrying loads on top of the machine is prohibited. Do not drive over rocks
or other obstacles so as to avoid tire damage.
Use caution when moving on top of the machine to carry out cleaning or maintenance, or when
filling the containers.
Make sure that the machine is carefully parked when disconnecting the machine from the trac to r.
The machine must be mechanically prevented as required from rolling downhill. The machine’s
lifting hydraulics should be locked at the stopcocks (see Figs. 38–39), markers should be
mechanically locked into their transport position and the hydraulic lines to the tractor must be
depressurized. The tow bar must be supported with a machine support stand.
When heated, coated surfaces may emit vapors that are harmful to human health. Ensure that work
premises are properly ventilated, for example during welding. Remove the paint if necessary, e.g.
by abrasion.
Use only manufacturer-approved accessories and equipment. Modifications which do not comply
with the manufacturer’s instructions an d th e consequences thereof are the responsibility of the
party performing such modifications.
We in particular recommend the use of optional eye protection and a respiratory mask, especially
when filling the seed dressing device. The use of protective equipment is particularly important
when cleaning the machine with a high-pressure device.
The seed drill does not significantly increase noise levels inside the working area of the tractor
cabin. Ear protectors may need to be used, dependent on tractor noise levels.
We recommend that safety boots be worn when handling heavy or sharp components (such as
parts of the tow-bar and coulter).
You should also keep your machine up-to-date in terms of the required equipment for road use, in
the event that the machine must be transported on public roads. Road use regulations may often
change
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3. Intended use of the machine
The TUME JC seed dril l can be us ed to p lant m os t comm on grain, oil and herbac eous plant se eds, as we ll
as peas and beans. Gr anular fertilizer c an also be planted usin g a fertilizer dr ill. Seed dressing a nd grass
seed drills ma y be acquired as optional equipm ent. Such equipment enables dressing during dr illing and
grass seed planting to protect the seeds. In addition, the mac hine can be used separ ately for fer tilizing or
drilling only.
Seeds and fertilizers needed for work can be transported to nearby fields in machine containers if the roads
used for transport are in g ood condition. T he maximum permissible driving speed in this c ase is 15 km/h.
On uneven roads a nd long dri ves, transport must be car ried out with the machine in em pty condition. The
machine may not be used to transport anything els e but seeds and ferti lizers required for immediate use,
and no additional load, objects, animals or passengers are allowed in the containers or on top of the machine.
General machine capabilities
The fertilizer feeding equip ment is designe d for the feedi ng of granular fer tilizers only. The use of powdertype fertilizers will usually cause difficulties. At worst, powder fertilizers may cause the feeding equipment to
jam, and for this reason, only granular fertilizers must be used.
Fertilizer application depth can be adjusted between 8 cm and the surface.
Drills can be fitted with different planting coulters depending on the prevailing conditions, see Fig. 36. Under
difficult, blocking conditions, the machine operates at its best when equipped with disc coulters. Other
alternatives include dra g and wing coulters. Drag coulters are usually used in rigi d ground t ypes, when th e
basic tillage is plowing. Wing coulters are best used for basic tillage, particularly for lighter ground types.
The coulter weightin g adjustm ent range covers the needs for all ground types. The coulter’s suspens ion is
designed in such a way tha t ground un evenness will not significant ly im pact coulter weighting. For shallow
drilling, especia l l y on light gr ounds , the coulter suspension must be adjusted to a low level. For rigid ground
types and deeper planting applications, higher weightings must be used.
Standard fertilizer coulters, see Fig. 34, are narro w and operate in a vert ical position. Thes e can be used
under most conditions. Fertilizer coulters have a high degree of flexibility, and ther ef or e do not block easily.
JC Laser models are supplied with standard plate coulters on the seed side and single-disc fertilizer coulters
on the fertilizer side, see Fig. 35. Laser models are suitable for all kinds of sowing and especially to conditions
where sowing is replaced by light tillage.
For conditions where wear is a particular concern, t he tips of drag coulters can be fitted with replaceable
ceramic pieces, and fertilizer coulter tips can be reinforced with wolfram carbide. This equipment can
increase durability up to ten-fold compared to ordinary means.
The support wheels fitted to the rear of the JC also operate as roller wheels. Two rows of seeds and one row
of fertilizer are applied by each wheel. Their rolling ef fect is ade quate u nder n orm al condit ions. The harrow
fitted to the rear of the wh eels spreads the earthwork lef t between the wheels, breaks up the run in the
middle, and finalizes sowing. No easily smudged tracks are left on the field.
With the optional grass seed drill, the m achine can simultaneous ly sow fertilizer, pr otective plant or grass
seeds, or equival ent. In its so-called H ST vers ion, th e s ame dev ice ca n also b e u sed to ap pl y certain trace
fertilizers and start phosphorus.
When equipped with a f ertilizer remote control device, the m achine is particularly suited for block s with
varying ground types. T he driver can adjust the fertilizer feed from the cabin during the drive, optimally
matching each ground t ype. Fertilizer rem ote control is fitted as s tandard with the TC+ on-board computer
(optional).
Other accessories are described in Section 24.
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4. Machine commissioning
Support stand
The support stand in the machine front wall is used for storing and transporting the machine, see Figs. 1 and
2. The support stand is raised during sowing, see Fig. 3.
Figure 1. Support stand during storage.
Figure 2. Support stand during vehicle
transport.
Figure 3. Support stand during sowing.
Running gear, adjustable joints and lift cylinders
The adjustable joints of the running gear are locked and immobilized with a loc king flat bar when ever the
machine is being loaded or transported. When commissioning the machine, remove the flat bar and re-install
it so that the pins protrude through the elongated slots. The running gear can then be adjusted to
the
unevenness of the terra in, s ee Fig. 4. The machine should not be used with its back level locked into a rigid
position! Check that the lift cylinder locking taps are open, see Figs. 38–39.
If the machine must for any reason be used with the back level lock ed in a rigid position, s pecial c are m ust
be taken when driving over uneven terrain. Severe loads will be applied on the back level and individual tires!
Caution!
The machine must not be used without adjustable joint flat bars. These must always be
installed during use.
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Figure 4. Adjustable joint restriction and
locking bar.
Figure 5. Ground wheel in vehicle
transport position.
Using the ground wheel
The wheel which the machine uses for power transmission, the ground wheel, is positioned as shown i n Fi g.
5 for certai n vehicle transport m ovements. Retract the wheel and remove the transport supp ort from the
container seam. Turn wheel as in figure 15.
Tow bar alternatives and bar installation
Tume JC machines are supplied as standard with a common lowe r si de ba r , with which the machine can be
towed from a tractor tow-hook or agricultura l towing device. Standard de liver y also includes a tow-triangle,
see Fig. 6. A tow-triangle is attached to a 3-point lifting device on the tractor (category 2). A tow-bar is usually
packed to the back of the machine at the original manufacturer. Smaller parts are packed in containers.
Alternatively, an adjustable multi-function shaft m ay be s elected f or the m achine , which c an be used eith er
as an ordinary bottom-mounted side shaft, s uc h as with the Tume CultiPack c ultiv ator . A tow-triangle is not
provided with the multi-function shaft.
Upper support for the seed dr ill tow-bar is provided either by a mechanical push-bar (provided as standard)
or by a hydraulic push-bar (optional). The hydraulic push-bar allows the front part of the machine to be lifted
up, regardless of whether the tow-bar is connected to the pull-hook of a tractor, agricultural towing device or
optional roller.
The bottom side tow-bar with tow-triangle is assembled according to Fig. 6. Fig. 7 shows the tow-bar
connection to the machine, when upper support is provided by a mechanical push-bar and the m achine is
connected to a tractor tow-hook or tow-triangle. Fig. 8 shows an as sem bly with a hydraulic push-bar. Here,
the machine is connected t o wheel packer. Note the position of the shaft pin in the upper and lower
shaft positions.
A multi-function tow-bar concept is shown in Fig. 9. Installation with mechanical push-bar is depicted in figure
10. The installation for the hydraulic push-bar is shown in Fig. 11.
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Figure 6. Standard tow-bar assembly.
The towing device is attached to the machine frame side brackets. The push-bar (hy draulic or mechanical)
in the picture is connected to the upper holes of the bracket on the front of the hopper.
Hydraulic lines and electrical wires are pulled through the tow-bar and attached to hanging hooks on the towbar. The hydraulic push-bar (optional) tube is connected to its own, one-way hydraulic valve.
Once the hydraulic line layout is com pleted, these sh ould be fixed in posit ion by bending the line supports
so that the lines remain in place.
Adjust the push-bar working dimension so that the machine is horizontal when calculated in terms of working
depth and attached to the tow-point at working height (tractor tow-hook, tow-bars in working position,
intermediate cultivat or towing point, etc.). Ensure th at the push-bar cylinder is in its retrac ted posi tion whe n
carrying out this adj ustment. Fine t uning of the towing device can be perfor med in the f ield, under sowing
conditions.
tow link
tow triangle
mechanical push-bar
drawbar cylinder
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5. Drawbar install ation
Figure 7. Standard tow-bar and turnbuckle.
Figure 8. Standard tow-bar and tow-bar cylinder.
upper hole
upper hole
for use with wheel packer
for use with wheel packer
for use with tractor
for use with tractor
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Figure 7. Multi-function shaft assembly.
drawbar cylinder
mechanical push-bar
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Figure 10. Multi-function tow-bar and turnbuckle.
Figure 11. Multi-function tow-bar and tow-bar cylinder.
WARNING - DANGER!
Never over-extend the push-bar, as this m ay reach the outer limit of the adjustment
range and the push-bar will bend or break. In a worst-case scenario, the person
performing the adjustment may then become trapped under a tilting machine.
Note that there are no restrictors on the helical bars of the push-bar preventing
adjustment beyond the permissible range. The portion of exposed thread must always
be less that the amount of thread within the inserted thread! Become acquainted with
the adjustment range measurements provided in this instruction manual, Figs. 12 and
13.
upper hole
upper hole
for use with tractor
for use with tractor
for use with wheel packer
for use with wheel packer
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Machine connection to tractor
Tow-bar alternatives and bar connections
Standard tow-bar
The JC seed drill is usually attached to a tractor tow hitch, agricultural towing device or to the towing point of
an optional roller (middle wheel packer).
The bottom standard tow-bar also comes with a tow-triangle, with which the JC can be towed from a tractor
3-point lift device.
WARNING!
When using a tow-triangle connection, special attention must be paid to tractor front
end weighting in order to maintain contr ollability. When the JC is connected to a tractor
tow-bar with a tow-triangle, the machine containers must be empty during transport. In
addition, ensure that the steering fro nt axle bears at lea st 20% of the tractor’s mass
(use additional weights), and that the tractor’s right and left side brakes are
interconnected.
WARNING!
The tow-triangle must be connected in as ve rtical a position as possible. Adjust to the
correct position using the tractor tow-bar. Never r aise or low er the tow-triangle to an
unnecessary height. Ensure that the tow-bar angle is not excessive wh en v iew ed from
side-on. The maximu m permis sible angle to the horizontal is +/- 9
°. Excessivel y sharp
angles can destroy the tow-triangle or tow-link.
Multi-function tow-bar
If a multi-function tow-bar is selected for the JC, the machine can usually be connected as normal to a tractor
tow-hook or agricultural towing device (with the bar installed as a lower tow-bar, see Fig . 10,11) or also to
higher-mounted tow-points. A bar set as an upper tow-bar is depicted in Figures 10 and 11. The upper towbar can for example be connected to the towing point of a Tume CultiPack intermediate cultivator.
WARNING!
The upper tow-bar must never be connected to a tractor push-bar bracket or other such
tow-point that is located above the rear axle of the tractor.
When using the upper tow-bar with a milling cutter or other lifting device fitting cutter,
it must be ensured that the tractor remains controllable even when the cutter is lifted
such that it is supported by the lifting device. In road traffic, the steering front axle must
for safety reasons have an adequate weighting of at least 20% of the tractor’s total
mass. Use additional weights if needed. Move the machine as necessary only with
empty containers!
WARNING!
Check all tow-bar parts for wear and other problems regularly! Pay special attention to
the tow-bar l ink and tow-bar c onnection pin and overall wear. Damaged or dangerously
worn parts must be replaced or repaired without delay.
Length adjustment ranges of push-bars supplied with tow-bars
Caution! Follow the instructions provided for length adjustment ranges! Incorrect adjustment can
lead to serious personal injury or equipment damage.
Fig. 12 shows the length adjustment range of a mechanical push-bar provided as standard equipment. Note,
that the area is not symmetrical. Pay separate attention to the measurement adjustment of each end!
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Lock the push-bar with the thread locking pin. Fig. 13 shows the equivalent hydraulic push-bar
measurements.
Figure 8. Length adjustment areas for mechanical push-bar.
Figure 13. Length adjustment areas for hydraulic push-bar with adjustment sleeve.
Connecting hydraulics
Standard JC hydraul ic equipment is connected to a hydraulic outlet intended for external singlefunction cylinders. Bar cylinders supplied as optional equipment require a second single-function
outlet.
If the seed drill is installed with dual-function lift cylinder equipped markers, the two hoses running
from machine are connected to the tractor’s dual-function outlet. Similarly, the hydraulic push-bar of
a multi-function tow-bar (optional) is dual-function, and therefore requires another 2-function outlet.
NOTE! When connecting hydraulic connectors, the tractor’s hydraulic PTO control gear must
be in the lowering or floating position to ease the connection.
WARNING!
When connecting hydraulic lines to the tractor, ensure that the machine, tow-bar or
markers cannot low er uncontrollably and thus harm adjacent people or other objects!
Connect the tow-bar to the tow-point before connecting the hydraulics.
NOTE! Certain tractor models require the use of non-standard hydraulic quick-change
connectors recommended by the tractor manufacturer. Replace the relevant components with
suitable components as required on your tractor in order to ensure proper hydraulic function.
HOPPER END
TOW-BAR END
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Caution! Before starti ng sowing, the relat ive position of coulters and harrow tines to each
other must be ensured with a tow test. This can be carried out in a field or in sof t sand. E ac h
fertilizer coulter m ust always travel at a distanc e half-way betwe en two seed coulters under
direct tow. The gap b etween seed coulters must be approx imately 125 m m, and the harrow
tines must travel bet ween the seed rows. Mo ve the coulters and tines laterally a s required.
This check must be performed at least once per usage period.
Driving instructi ons
Driving instructions for transport
The machine is kept in its upper position by means of the tractor hydraulic valve. For this reason, it must be
ensured during any transport that there ar e no leaks in the trac tor hydraulics, and that the hydraulic lever
controlling the raising or l owering of the m achine is not m oved accidentally. Kee p the lift cylinder safety
taps open during transport as well as during sowing, see Fig. 39.
During transport, the maximum permissible speed is 30 km/h. See general safet y instruc tio ns , Section 2.
Driving instructions for sowing work
If the ground wheel is i n its raised p osition with the tra nsport supp ort (Fig. 5), lower it to its usage pos ition,
see Fig. 14.
Caution! Always move forward when lowering the machine. Otherwise the coulter arms
may become damaged or the coulters may become clogged.
Avoid unnecessar y driving in the sown are a. Select a drivin g technique t hat ensur es that onl y minimal tire
tracks are left in the s own area. It is usually good to start seed ing on the basis of a single block, s o that
sufficiently wide tracks can be generated (usuall y 1-2 ti mes the width of prot ective plant spr aying). Sowing
is then performed back and forth, driving in the direction of the longest side of the block.
Caution! Try wherever possible not to sow the corners of the block in a circular motion,
and raise the machin e at corners. Making steep turns with the machine and coulters
on the ground will cause unnecessary wear to the machine tow-bar and coulters!
All-around sowing is used on irregul ar block s. Lift t he m achine at all corners! Only sow in a gentle circle in
the ground on clearly wide cor ners!
Because of the hydraulic structures, the machine must always be lifted all the way to its upper position. Only
then ca n the machine b e lowered again. Co nversely, when lowering the machine, the l ower position m ust
be reached before the machine can be raised again. When sowing, care must be taken not to lift the machine,
as it cannot be lo wered b ack to its cor rect wor k ing depth u nless i t is fir st raised h igh enough that the depth
control valve (Fig. 31) is reopened.
Fig. 31 shows the valve controlling raising and lowering, moving with the wheel support arm. When the valve
lever r eaches the up and down pos itions of the guiding pins, the valve cl oses and the lif ting or lowerin g
motion is stopped.
Ensure that the harrow is raised sufficiently when lifting the machine. See Section 16, adjusting the harrow.
Caution! Never reverse when the harrow tines are in contact the ground. Similarly, do
not reverse into contact with the earth formation at a field edge or other obstacles.
The machine must be able to work on even terrain in a horizontal position. See Section 14, fertilizer
application depth adj ustment. If the m ac hine is ang le d f or ward as it moves (this can happen if to wed i n any
other way than with the tow-triangle) the towing device push-bar must be extended. If the machine is angled
backwards as it m oved, the push-bar mus t be shorten ed. Note the push-bar adjustment area ! C heck the
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