S Operator’s Manual ' & Parts List MR MODEL 71 AERATOR MODEL 831 POLYMER PLANTER ] PUB. NO. 0950 THIS COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISCONTINUE ANY MODEL OR PRODUCT, ADD IMPROVEMENTS TO, OR CHANGE THE DESIGN AT ANY TIME ‘WITHOUT OBLIGATION TO IMPROVE EXISTING MACHINES, EITHER BY CHANGING THE DESIGN OR ADDING NEW PARTS. RECORD IN THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW THE MODEL NUMBER AND THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS UNIT. PLEASE RETAIN THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE LOATHE MANUFACTURING, INC. of Lathe, Kansas, provides warranty to the original purchaser of a new Lathe product, that the same is free from defects in workmanship or material that may cause performance failures, subject to the conditions stated herein, ‘The warranty is limited to a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If used for rental purposes, the period of time is one hundred eighty (180) days.
GENERAL INFORMATION The Model 71 is a tractor mounted, 3 point hitch attachment that cuts grooves with rotating blades. The Model 71 can be used alone or with the Model 831 Polymer Planter. The Model 71 cuts the grooves, then the Model 831 deposits water absorbing polymer into the grooves ata depth 1/2". larger tractor is recommended. SPECIFICATIONS FRAME Heavy duty steel construction, 1/4" side plates, 7 ga.
BLADE ROTATION The Mode! 71 is shipped from the factory with the gearbox mounted ® produce a forward rotation. An advantage of forward rotation is that it makes a cleaner cut compared with reverse rotation. A feature of the Model 71 allows a choice of blade direction by reversing the mounting position of the gearbox.
ADJUSTMENTS 1 Chain tension Adjustment "of the blades. Once the diameter is approximately 16" 0.d. the blades must BLADE DEPTH: The blade depth is adjusted by the height of the skid shoes in 3/8" increments. To change simply move the skid shoes to the appropriate hole for desired depth and fasten with existing hardware, Normal operating depth 172", There is adjustment in the skid shoes o go 4" deep but this has been allowed for blade wear only.
MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY REF. PART PART NAME ary. NO. NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION 1. 71-005-0203 MAIN FRAME . 2, a. 71-005-0212 4. 041780810 5. 01-166-0810 8. 01-166-0800 7. 71-004-0821 3, 71005-0261 9, 10. 01-178-0510 B 01-166-0510 12 01-166-0500 13 71-005-0251 14 18, 01-166-0610 18. 01-183-0616 17, -005-0291 18, 91-178-0814 19, 01-183-0813 20.
MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY (Cont.) {TEM PART PART NAME Qty Y. NO. NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION 1 71-005-0208 MAIN FRAME . . ..REF 2. 01-100-0430 BEARING, 2* 2 a BLADE SHAFT 1 4 71-005-0281 IDLER BOLT 1 5. 01-178-1018 01-166-1 FLAT WASHER, 5/8° 8 7.
HITCH ASSEMBLY REF. PART PART NAME ary. NO. NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION 1. 71-005-0203 REF 2 0291 2 3. 71-004-0794 3P7, BRACKET, LH. . 4 011 HHS, 125 13%5° . 5. 011780812 125 13x 1127 5 01-178-1240 HHS, 74" 1043 7. 1-166-0810 LOCK WASHER, 1/2° 8. 01-188-0813 HEX NUT, 1/2° -252-0010 HITCH PIN w/Nuts & Lock Washer TOP SPACER, L. g 1. 830040301 BOTTOM SPACER, 2-78° ! 12 01-181-0813 JAM NUT, 1727773 g 13, 01-188-1210 HEX NUT, 9/a* 1-1210 JAM NUT, 3/4° 01-165-0800 FLAT WASHER, 12° 4 16 71-004-0801 3PT. BRACKET, RH.
GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 01-267-0020 16 3 PART PART NAME NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION DDA I PENUMBRAS HOUSING . ., .
GENERAL INFORMATION The Mode! 831 Polymer Planter makes it both practical and feasible w utilize long lasting water absorbing polymers in the soil to cut down on the amount and frequency of watering. The polymer forms a water reservoir, with the plant roots growing through it absorbing water as needed. The Model 831 plow blades deposit the Polymer into the slits made by the Model 71, A drag mat then covers the slits.
1. Fasten the plow blades to the rear of the Model 71 with hardware furnished. Use a straight edge to line up the plow blades to the Aerator blades. The Aerator shaft may have to be moved to line up, If the Aerator shaft is moved the sprocket may have to be moved to realign with the gearbox sprocket. The plow blades should be adjusted 50 the tips are 3/8"” higher than the tips of the Model 71 Aerator blades, 2.
5. Check regularly that the slide mechanism moves freely as the Drive Arm pivots up and down (See Fig. 4). Ashe unit is lowered the Drive Wheel comes in contact with the ground. It lowers until the Delivery Rate Handle {See Fig. 4) hits the adjustment tube for the desired sensing, If the assembly doesn’t pivot freely the amount of polymer being delivered may be affected. Check the slide for build up of dirt or debris, 6. Inspect the condition and tension of the drive chain before each usc.
MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY ITEM PART PART NAME Qry. NO. NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION L 1 MODEL 71 MAIN FRAME . 2 SEEDER FRAME g 831051112 SEEDER BOX 4. 01-178-0812 HAGS, 17213 s. E FLAT WASHER 1/2° 8. 01-166-0810 LOCK WASHER, /2" . 7. 01-188-0813 HEX NUT, 172213 . 8 83-104-1441 SEEDER SHIM, Use Only When Necessary . (REF) 8 01-178-1014 HAGS, 5/8° 11 x . 10 011661010 LOCK WASH! 11 8-} FLAT WASH] 12 -173-1220 CARRIAGE BOLT, 14" 1B 831061120 BLADE ASS 14 01-165-1200 FLAT WASH! 15.
SEEDER BOX ASSEMBLY REF. PART PART NAME aTy. NO, NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION 1 83-105-1112 SEEDER BOX ., REF 2. 01-158-1110 SHOULDER BOLT, 3 01-165-0020 FLAT WASHER, #10 4. 1-261-0060 5. 01-169-0010 8. -188-0332 7. 83-105-1131 8. 83-105-1181 8. 01-100-0480 10, 011 01-166-0600 83-105-1141 FLAT WASH! NEWSDEALER .
SEEDER BOX ASSEMBLY (Cont.) REF. PART PART NAME ary. NO. NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION 1. 83-108-1112 SEEDER BOX .. 2. 83-104-1371 SEED WINDOW pope . .1 3, £3-104-1361 SEED WINDOW (S 1 4. 011610080 POP RIVET, 316" x .20 §. 01-256-0140 HANDLE . a 5 01-270-1360 LATCH .. 2 7. SHES, 410 8 8. 01-168-0310 LOCK WASHER, #10 s, 01-182-0010 HEX NUT, #1024 0. 83-104-1331 DECAL BRACKET . . 11 01-178-0608 HHS 3/8° 16x%1° 12 011730812 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8° 16'x 01-166-0600 FLAT WASHER 36" .
DRIVE ASSEMBLY PART PART NAME Qty Y. NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION 83-105-1112 SEEDER BOX . REF 83105-1102 SEEDER FARM: REF B83-105-1141 SEEDER LEVER REF DRIVE ARM .. ] 01-125-0060 BRONZE BUSHING 2 83-105-1181 DRIVE WHEEL . 1 01-262-0950 SPROCKET, s 1931 KEY, 174" Sq. x 718" 2 01-151-0020 COUNTERPOINT, 316" x 2* 2 1.262 KET, Ha-20 1 104-180 DRIVE CHAIN, 840 102 1 01-251-0210 INFECTING UNK 1 01-262 locum& 1 01-166-1010 Lok s . 1 01-188-1011 HEX NUT. 1 £3-104-1861 FAIN sumo Spacer, 2125 ig.