Owners Manual Vineyard Seeder From Serial Number 07184 Head Office: P.O. Box 2018 Hilton Highway, Washdyke Timaru, New Zealand Telephone (03) 688 2029 Facsimile (03) 688 2821 Australian Branch: 4B SIlverton Close Laverton North 3026 Melbourne, Australia Telephone (03) 9314-9666 Facsimile (03) 9314-6810 Pt. No.
Vineyard Seeder Contents Page Introduction Acquisition and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Owner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Description of Machine Working Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Specification ............................... 3 SAFETY - General SAFETY - Machine Specific Safety Symbols on Machine . . . . . . . . Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Be Prepared for Emergencies . . . . . . Appropriate Dress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Acquisition & Warranty On delivery of your new Duncan Ag Vineyard Seeder 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.
Description of Machine The Duncan Ag Vineyard Seeder is either a single curved disc or double disc drill with dual boxes for seed and fertilizer. The drill is carried and operated from the three point linkage of the tractor. The sowing depth control is achieved from two trailing wheels with individual wheel retraction stops. The right hand depth control wheel is also the drive wheel for the seeder unit.
! 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. 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.
SAFETY - General 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. This section of the manual offers general guidelines for the safe operation of machinery. It does not replace local safety regulations.
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. Transport This Machine Safely Ensure that all linkage pins and security clips are fitted correctly.
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. respirtor. Do not eat or smoke while handling sprays, fertilisers, coated seeds, etc.
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 of equipment.
SAFETY - Machine Specific This section of the manual gives specific guidelines for the safe operation of the Vineyard Seeder. 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 4 - 8). Hazard Points on the Vineyard Seeder The lists below are not all-inclusive and serve only to highlight the more obvious areas of risk.
SAFETY - Machine Specific (Continued) Hazard Points on the Vineyard Seeder (Continued) Guards Gearbox deflection and flap handle guards are provided to avoid grape vines getting caught up in componentry. They also assist in preventing hands getting caught up in sprockets, drive chains and chain tensioners. These guards must be fitted while the machine is in use. Warning: Access to pinch points is still possible from underneath or behind the guards. For guard locations on machine, refer Page 11.
SAFETY - Machine Specific (Continued) 1 Safety Decals & Safety Guards 1 7 6 3 4 2 8 8 4 5 1 2 2 3 Item Decal/Guard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ‘No Ride’ ‘Pinch Point/Moving Parts’ ‘Slippery When Wet’ ‘Keep Clear’ Arrows Gearbox Deflection Guard Flap Handle Guard ‘40 km/hr’ Cross Reference Qty. Refer Refer Refer Refer Refer Refer Refer 3 4 2 2 4 1 1 2 Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 10 10 10 10 33 10 10 & & & & 33 33 33 33 & 33 & 33 Pt. No.
Transport 1 Raise the three point linkage as high as possible to maximise ground clearance. Ensure ground clearance is sufficient. Do not transport with the wheels in contact with the ground. 2 Ensure that all linkage pins and security clips are fitted and are secure. 3 Ensure that the jack stand has sufficient ground clearance. Raise into the upper position if required.
Sowing Speed Typical travel speeds when sowing range from 6-12 km/hr in good conditions. In stoney 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.
Vineyard Seeder Sowing Chart e l* gW he Fla rin 3/4 Full Full 3/4 3/4 3/4 Full Full Full 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 Full Full Type 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 Seed Rate (kg/ha) Gearbox Setting Position Me te Wheat (41.2) Oats (37.2) Barley (45.7) Ryecorn (25.8) White Peas (302) Green Peas (240) Peren. Grass (2.27) Annual Grass (4.4) Pasture Mix* ( - ) Lucerne (3.17) Turnip (2.17) Kale (3.20) Swedes (3.25) Rape (3.50) White Clover (1.11) Red Clover (2.
Basic Calibration Procedure Gearbox Setting Lever To set the seed rate at the gearbox, slacken the star knob (1) by turning counter-clockwise and push from below into the position indicated in the Sowing Chart. Retighten the star knob firmly (Fig 3). 1 Important The settings shown in the Sowing Charts (kg/ha) can only serve as reference values. Deviations may occur caused by differences in the size, shape, density of the grain and by the dressing agent.
Basic Calibration Procedure (Continued) Seed Calibration The calibration test should be done to confirm the required seed rate and is done with the drill stationary and level. 1 Seed Calibration Procedures 2 1 Remove the calibration tray from the storage brackets on the seedbox. Place the calibration tray (1) adjacent to the seeder units (Fig 6). 2 Position all the clear plastic seed diverters (2) to redirect the seed into the calibration tray (Fig 6).
Basic Calibration Procedure (Continued) Seed Calibration Procedures (Continued) 8 Turn the crank handle clockwise the required number of revolutions as detailed in Table 3. Note The Calibration is usually done for 1/80th hectare. For very small seed rates or when using inaccurate scales (i.e. unable to measure to the nearest gram) the calculation based on 1/20th hectare should be used.
Basic Calibration Procedure (Continued) Recalculating the Constant It is especially important in arable situations to check the rolling circumference of the tyre when in the cultivated area to be sown, and if necessary, to recalculate the constant and hence the number of crank turns. If there is a significant difference between the figure used for calculations in this manual, the constant should be recalculated and hence the crank turns for those particular conditions.
Basic Calibration Procedure (Continued) Calibration Deviations Deviations Between the Calibration Test and the Actual Seed Rate The most frequent cause for changes between the calibration test and the seed rate lies in the flowing properties of seed during sowing. These changes in properties generally result from reactions of the dressing agents to temperature, humidity or abrasion. These changes will become even more obvious when the bottom flaps are incorrectly set.
Basic Calibration Procedure (Continued) 1 3 Sowing Fine Seeds For sowing fine seeds the Vineyard Seeder 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 insert the crank handle and rotate clockwise until the holes (2) of the fine seed wheel are visible (Fig 10).
Basic Calibration Procedure (Continued) Sowing Small Seeds 1 Calibration with Disconnected Agitator Shaft The fine seed metering wheel used in Duncan Drills is especially well suited for sowing small seeds such as rape. Due to the intensive action caused by the agitator the seeds can adhere to each other, or be damaged, causing irregular sowing/germination. Therefore it is recommended that when sowing small seeds, especially oil seeds and thin shelled seeds, the drive to the agitator is disconnected.
Basic Calibration Procedure (Continued) Sowing Peas Peas having the size and shape as illustrated in Fig 13 (e.g. White Field Peas), can be sown without problems with all Duncan Drills with this type of metering wheel. The flap should be set to a gap of at least “3” on the flap setting lever (Page 15, Fig 3). With these peas it should not be necessary to run the agitator shaft. Fig 13 Peas having the size and shape as illustrated in Fig 14 (e.g.
Basic Calibration Procedure (Continued) Hectaremeter Settings (Continued) Example 1 : Computronics 1100 Area Meter Setup for 10 Run Vineyard Seeder (when fitted with 155R13 tyres) (Referring to Sowing Width Table Above) 10 Run Machine x 180mm Spacings = 1.80m Sowing Width Drive Ratio From Wheel to Sensor = 0.8095 Rolling Circumference of Tyre = 1.80m (Refer Page 16) Circumference of Tyre Drive Ratio 1.80 = 0.8095 H1 - Distance per Pulse = = 2.224m Therefore: and H1 Setting = 2224mm H2 Setting = 1.
Vineyard Seeder 24 Calibration Notes
Maintenance & Care - General General Safety and Accident Prevention Advice 1 Make sure that if the tractor remains attached to the drill that the ignition key is removed. 2 During maintenance the drill should be supported in such a manner that if hydraulic failure was to occur the machine would still be adequately supported. 3 Wear gloves when handling components with cutting edges such as worn discs etc... 4 Disconnect the electrical supply from the tractor before doing any electrical maintenance.
Maintenance & Care Lubrication Points on the Vineyard Seeder Lubrication Instructions Your new Duncan Ag Vineyard Seeder will give long and efficient service if given normal care and maintained properly 3 Lubrication Precautions Keep the service area clean and dry. Only service or lubricate the machine when it is stationary and securely supported.
Maintenance & Care Maintenance Schedule Components Seeders/Agitators/Bottom Flaps Wheel Nuts Wheel Leg Pivots Roller Chains Drive Cassettes Gearbox (Oil level) Tyre Pressure (25psi / 1.
Maintenance & Care Maintenance Schedule (Continued) 3 Roller Chains Pedestal and agitator drive chains (1) Fig 19 & (2) Fig 21 should first be checked after 20 hours of operation and thereafter every 200 hours of operation as follows:Remove the chain, wash in kerosene and then dip them in heated grease or oil or spray them with a suitable commercial roller chain lubricant. 1 1 2 4 Drive Cassettes Drive cassettes (2) Fig 19 are fully enclosed and therefore dirt build up around the chain is less likely.
Maintenance & Care Maintenance Schedule (Continued) 9 Bottom Flaps (Fig 20) Im po rta 2 nt ! 1 3 4 5 The required seed rate is controlled by both the metering wheels and the bottom flaps. The seed flows from the seed box into the metering wheel housings. Inside the metering wheel housing (1) the seed is caught between the metering wheel (2) and the bottom flap (3).
Vineyard Seeder 30 Maintenance Notes
Parts List Vineyard Seeder From Serial Number 07184 Head Office: P.O. Box 2018 Hilton Highway, Washdyke Timaru, New Zealand Telephone (03) 688 2029 Facsimile (03) 688 2821 Australian Branch: 4B Silverton Close Laverton North 3026 Melbourne, Australia. Telephone (02) 9314-9666 Facsimile (02) 9314-6810 Pt. No.
Vineyard Seeder 8 Complete Assembly 28 35 36 37 16 24 33 34 26 17 20 21 44 45 25 27 28 31 19 43 4 7 13 14 18 6 18 29 30 11 9 32 15 12 13 1 14 20 21 22 2 3 23 32
Vineyard Seeder Item Part No. Complete Assembly Description Qty.
Vineyard Seeder Mainframe & Wheel Leg Arrangment 1 5 5 3 4 1 14 15 2 8 9 12 13 10 6 11 7 20 19 10 11 15 18 34 16 17
Vineyard Seeder Mainframe & Wheel Leg Arrangement Item 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 Part No. 27710 27280 27785 18604 18612 Refer Page 36 21467 21468 27455 27778 45039 45140 47237 47548 45435 45139 21451 27738 11760 19093 16164 45271 Description Qty.
Vineyard Seeder Wheel Leg & Axle Assembly 1 3 7 5 6 8 5 6 12 7 11 13 14 2 9 14 10 6 6 7 4 36
Vineyard Seeder Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Part No. 27732 27733 27740 27741 19064 17910 18611 43118 11361 45143 27743 27747 45186 45141 Wheel Leg & Axle Assembly Description Qty. Drive Wheel Leg Assembly Non-Drive Wheel Leg Assembly Drive Leg Axle Welded Assembly Non-Drive Leg Axle Welded Assembly Plastic Bush Wheel Bearing Axle Oil Seal M8 x 1.
Vineyard Seeder Single Disc Dragbars 1 30 3 37 31 2 32 2 4 4 25 26 27 6 6 8 5 8 7 20 14 17 16 13 21 18 15 38 19 9
Vineyard Seeder Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Part No. 27350 27351 27352 27353 27358 27359 27360 27361 27362 27363 27364 27365 10192 14443 10197 10198 10278 45402S 45136 45140 45160 27370 27773 45131 45437 45139 45159 43361 27774 27377 45417S 45166 27460 27461 27462 27463 27280 Single Disc Dragbars Description Qty.
Vineyard Seeder Double Disc Dragbars 1 34 18 29 3 2 4 6 5 12 11 5 6 8 18 12 14 10 13 15 16 17 4 9 23 8 20 22 28 25 19 21 18 24 26 27 40 7
Vineyard Seeder Item Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 27785 27790 27795 27766 45445 45139 11520 11521 27767 11389 11388 45418S 45166 11551 11550 11553 11552 45271 45417S 11361 27768 43893 17427 11549 45138 11351 11362 11363 18364 43361 27773 27774 27370 45131 27377 27460 27461 27463 Double Disc Dragbars Description Qty. Double Disc Front Frame Assembly Dragbar Assy. Long Dragbar Assy.
Vineyard Seeder 7 4 7 6 6 Complete Drive Arrangement 3 3 5 6 7 5 4 6 7 2 2 9 1 8 1 42
Vineyard Seeder Item Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Refer Page 46 22537 22044 43388 25780 22294 45180 Refer Page 44 Refer Page 45 Complete Drive Arrangement Description Qty.
Vineyard Seeder Item Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 22535 22480 22522 23376 45132 45461 Front Box Shaft Chain Tensioner Description Qty.
Vineyard Seeder Rear Box Shaft Chain Tensioner Item Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 22535 22480 22523 23376 45132 45461 Description Qty. Nylon Roller RH Arm Assembly RH Torsion Spring Chain Tensioner Anchor M16 Half Nut M16x65 Bolt 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 5 4 3 1 2 Pt. No.
Vineyard Seeder Item Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26568 43876 27764 43858 27745 27737 45155 45403S 45136 27762 27344 30359 43386 45180 45411s 45137 27347 Refer Page 56 Refer Page 56 45417s 45138 45152 45272 43993 Gearbox Input Drive System Description Qty.
Vineyard Seeder Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Part No. Seed Box Drive Shafts Description 22537 22294 25758 43385 43387 45137 45181 45411S Qty.
Vineyard Seeder Gearbox Final Assembly 8 2 10 1 10 10 5 2 11 11 13 4 12 9 9 10 13 3 7 7 11 10 11 12 12 8 11 14, 15, 16, 17 48 10 10 6
Vineyard Seeder Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Part No. 25756 22036 25754 25755 22041 22042 43366 45157 47031 45137 45399 45411S 45151 25762 27341 22294 Gearbox Final Assembly Description Qty. Gearbox Sub-Assembly Quadrant, Speed Adjusting Lever, Front, Speed Adjusting Lever, Rear, Speed Adjusting Label, Front, Speed Indicator Label, Rear, Speed Indicator Tri-Knob, M8, Tapped Centre Washer, Flat, M8, Heavy Duty, Zinc Plate Bolt, Coach, M8 x 40 Cup Head, Class 4.
Vineyard Seeder Seedbox Assembly 2 40 1 25, 33, 35 7, 27, 21 9 4 5 16 6 30 19 8 21 27 31 33 25 36 33 25 5 Lid Hinge Detail 12 24 21 22 28 11 38 14, 29 37 13, 29 25, 30, 33, 17, 21, 28 25 36 32 Location Tab Detail 15 20 21 28 39 23 10 23 18 25, 33, 36 Gearbox not illustrated for clarity 50 Latch Rod Detail
Vineyard Seeder Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 37 38 39 40 Part No. Refer Refer Refer Refer 27400 27410 Page 53 Page 54 27420 27430 10143 10158 14442 22487 22490 22491 25708 25709 22568 47615 22855 43373 23633 45122 45136 45150 45368 27599 45139 45702 45758 45908 45186 22485P 25759 25760 45153 45435S 45433S Page 52 Page 52 45907 43726 Seedbox Assembly Description Qty.
Vineyard Seeder ** Item Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 22414 22415 22416 22418 22422 22417 43396 22425 22426 43428 22419 23633 22420 45415 45416 45137 45180SS 47615 Agitator Drives Description Qty.
Vineyard Seeder Item Part No. 1 27440 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 22420 22423 22424 22428 43442 45185SS 45410SSS 45137SS 47600 Agitator Assembly Description Qty.
Vineyard Seeder 1 4 Seeder Mechanism 3 8 10 9 7 6 13 9 4 3 5 2 1 8 10 6 11 12 54 7
Vineyard Seeder Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Part No. Seeder Mechanism Description 43375 43376 43377 43374 43378 22550 22551 22548 43379* 43380* 43382* 43383* 43362 Qty.
Vineyard Seeder Press Wheel Arrangement 8 13 19 9 14 7 2 6 15 16 17 10 4 11 5 3 12 18 Note position of RH Press Wheel Arm 56 1
Vineyard Seeder Item 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Part No. 43880 27805 27800 27802 43872 26890 26898 45271 26892 26886 26887 26888 26893 26897 45130 45026 45139 45048 45140 26891 Press Wheel Arrangement Description Qty. 13” x 48mm Press Wheel Press Wheel Mount Assy LH Press Wheel Arm Assy RH Press Wheel Arm Assy Bearing Bearing Spacer 16.5mm Transport Pin ‘R’ Clip Eye Bolt Retention Pin Spring Cap Spacer 12mm M12 Washer Inner Spacer M10 Eye Bolt M10 Hex Nut M12 x 65 Grade 8.
