Land Pride APS1572 Danger, Operating Check List, Transporting, Tractor Hook-up, Adjustments, page

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Section 2: Operating Instructions

Operating Check List

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the seeder. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that no one operates the All Purpose Seeder without first having read, fully understood and become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has paid particular attention to:

•Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 5

•Section 1: Assembly & Set-up,page 7

•Section 2: Operating Instructions, page 11

•Section 3: Adjustments, page 14

•Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 22

The following information should be known and inspections made before operating your seeder.

4.Attach tractor’s top center link to the seeder’s top hitch using a 3/4” diameter hitch pin. Secure hitch pin with a linch pin.

5.Ensure that the lower hitch arms are blocked to prevent excessive side movement.

6.Return to tractor and slowly operate controls up and down to make sure seeder clears tractor tires, frame and drawbar. Move or remove drawbar if it interferes.

7.Manually adjust one of the tractor’s lower lift arms up or down to level the seeder from left to right.

8.With the seeder resting on level ground, manually adjust tractor’s top link until the seeder is level from front to rear.

Transporting

!CAUTION

Check	Reference
Read and follow all “Safety Rules”	Important Safety
carefully.	Information
Read and follow “Tractor Hook-up”	Section 2
instructions below.	page 11
Read and understand “Operating and	Operator’s
Adjustment Instructions” in this manual	Manual
Lubricate seeder as needed. Refer to	Section 4
“Lubrication”	page 23
Check seeder initially and periodically for	Section 8
loose bolts & pins, “Torque Values Chart”.	page 28
Make sure all guards and shields are in	Operator’s
place.	Manual
Check initially and periodically for loose bolts,	Operator’
pins, and chains.	Manual
Inspect seed cups and seed tubes for foreign	Section 3
matter.	page 17
Set speed change sprocket for drive type	Section 3
desired.	page 16
Set seed rate. See “Seed Rate Charts”.	Section 3
	pages 18 to 21

Tractor Hook-up

!DANGER

Tractor hook-up to equipment is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to stand between the seeder and tractor during hook-up operations. Do not operate hydraulic 3-point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor or near the seeder.

1.Slowly back tractor up to the All Purpose Seeder while using the tractor’s 3-point hydraulic control to align the tractor’s lower hitch link holes with the seeder’s clevis lug holes.

2.Engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off and remove key before dismounting from tractor.

3.Attach tractor’s 3-Point lower links to the seeder’s lower hitch clevises using 7/8” diameter hitch pins. Secure hitch pins with linch pins.

When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the day, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles. Comply with all federal, state and local laws.

1.This seeder can be transported with a full box of seed, however; it is best not to do this unless necessary because the increased weight does increase the chances for problems on the road.

2.Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting from one area to another. Do not exceed 20 miles per hour travel speed. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.

3.Reduce tractor ground speed when turning. Leave enough clearance so the seeder does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.

4.Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough or hilly terrain.

Filling the Seed Box

!CAUTION

Always lower the All Purpose Seeder to the ground before filling and checking seed level in the seed box. This will keep the rollers from turning while working around them.

Refer to Figure 2-1 on page 12:

1.Always lower the All Purpose Seeder to the ground, engage tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off and remove key before filling the seed box.

2.Release lid latch handle (#5) and open seed box lid (#1) until over center latch arms (#2) have locked in place. Doing this will keep the lid from falling while filling the box.

3.Fill seed box from the rear while standing on the ground. Do not step or climb on the rear roller (#3) to fill the seed box. Make sure the rear roller (#3) is on the ground so it cannot turn while filling the box.

5/13/08 APS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313-354M 11