SEED HAWK® 30 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1
SEED HAWK® 30 SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2
Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 7 1.1 1.2 1.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE ...................................................................................................................... 9 ILLUSTRATION OF THE MACHINE .....................................................................................................................
.8 FILLING THE SEED HOPPER.............................................................................................................................36 4.8.1 FILLING FROM A BULK BAG ....................................................................................................................... 36 4.8.2 FILLING FROM SMALL BAGS ...................................................................................................................... 36 4.9 SETTING THE AMOUNT OF AIR ......................
4.27 WINGING UP TOOLBAR ............................................................................................................................. 86 4.28 PRIMARY OPERATION VARIABLES ............................................................................................................. 87 4.28.1 PACKING .................................................................................................................................................. 87 4.28.2 PACKER TIRE PRESSURE ....................
8.0 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC .............................................................................................................................. 114 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 600‐800C 305 MM (12”) MARKER ARM CONFIGURATION ............................................................................ 114 600‐800C 305 MM (12”) TRAMLINE CONFIGURATION ................................................................................. 115 600‐800C 254 MM (10”) MARKER ARM CONFIGURATION ..................................
1.0 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of a Seed Hawk Drill to complement your farming operation. This implement has been designed and manufactured to meet the agricultural industry’s need for precise direct seeding, accurate banding of fertilizer and consistent soil packing. All persons authorized to operate this implement should read and understand the contents of this Operator’s Manual, especially the Safety section.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR THE MACHINE According to EU Machine Directive 2006/42/EC Seed Hawk Inc. P.O. 123, Langbank, Saskatchewan Canada S0G 2X0 hereby confirms that the seed drills hereunder have been manufactured in accordance with the Council Directives 2006/42/EC and 2004/108/EC. The above declaration covers the following machines: 30 SEREIS 600C AND 30 SERIES 800C with serial no. 131-141 Seed Hawk Inc. 01.22.2013 Justin Varjassy R&D Industrialization Group Leader Seed Hawk Inc.
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE The Seed Hawk Drill is a one pass seeding implement that provides accurate depth and packing for a wide range of crop seeds with the additional capability of optimum placement of granular, liquid or ammonia fertilizer in proximity to the seed. The specially designed assembly arm offers accurate seed and fertilizer placement in many field conditions, as well as on‐row adjustable packing. 1.
1.3 MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER The serial number plate, FIGURE 1.2, is located on the main frame of the tool bar. Record the machine Model and Serial Number in the spaces provided below. Use these numbers when contacting the dealer for repair parts, warranty or service assistance. The left serial plate is shown in FIGURE1.2 is a SEED HAWK serial plate and the serial plate on the right shown in FIGURE 1.3 is on all VADERSTAD models of the 30 series.
2.0 SAFETY 2.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL The Safety Alert Symbol is intended to capture the attention of the machine operator of important safety information both published in the Operator’s Manual and applied to the machine. Any time a Safety Alert Symbol is seen, it means that associated information is provided for recognizing, appropriately responding to and avoiding potentially hazardous situations. An equilateral triangle surrounding an exclamation point indicates a potential hazardous situation.
2.2 OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY Remember, YOU, the operator, are responsible for the safe operation, adjustment, maintenance and repair of this Seed Hawk drill. It is the responsibility of the owner, or authorized person in charge, to ensure all persons who operate, adjust, maintain and/or repair this implement be familiar with the information provided in this Operator’s Manual before performing any of the tasks listed above. A safe operator is the key to safety.
2.3 GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES Read and understand the contents of this Operator’s Manual prior to operating, adjusting, maintaining and/or repairing the implement. Locate, read and understand all safety signs applied to the implement before performing any tasks. Review the contents of this Operator’s Manual at least annually, and any time a new person is assigned to perform any task with the implement.
2.4 MAINTENANCE SAFETY Read and understand all information provided in this Operator’s Manual covering operation, adjustment, maintenance and repair prior to performing any of these tasks. Plan work to ensure proper tools, equipment and personal protective equipment is available prior to working on implement. Wear appropriate clothing when performing tasks around the implement.
2.5 HYDRAULIC SAFETY Ensure that all hydraulic system components are kept clean and in proper working condition. Periodically inspect condition of hydraulic hoses, lines and components and remove and replace any parts showing damage or deterioration. Use only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. Make repairs following instructions provided by the manufacturer.
2.7 STORAGE SAFETY Store the implement away from areas of human activity. Do not allow children to play on or around implement. Store the implement on a firm, stable and level surface. If implement is stored outside, leave toolbar in field position. (Wings down) Leave dump line unrestricted during storage (damage could occur to gauges) 2.8 TIRE SAFETY Ensure tire inflation pressure is maintained per specifications.
2.9 SAFETY SIGNS ‐ EUROPE 2.9.1 WARNINGS & MANDATORY INSTRUCTIONS DECALS FIGURE 2.
2.9.2 WARNINGS & MANDATORY INSTRUCTION DEFINITIONS ‐ EUROPE A Carefully read the instructions and make sure you understand their meaning. B Make sure the whole of the working area and area for folding out the sections are clear! Never walk under a suspended section! Always check that the automatic stops have been locked during transport and parking. C Do not stand between the tractor and the machine when the tractor is reversed to hitch the seed drill.
2.9.3 LOCATION OF WARNING DECALS ‐ EUROPE B, E, H, I, J, M A, C, K L G D, F FIGURE 2.
2.10 SAFETY SIGNS – NORTH AMERICA 2.10.1 WARNINGS & MANDATORY INSTRUCTIONS DECALS AA BB DD CC EE FIGURE 2.
2.10.2 WARNINGS & MANDATORY INSTRUCTION DEFINITIONS‐ NORTH AMERICA AA Read operator’s manual before operating machine. Heed all instructions before operating machine. BB High pressure fluid hazard, relieve pressure on system before disconnecting, repairing or adjusting. Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks. Keep all components in good repair. CC Moving part hazard, rotating spinners.
2.10.3 LOCATION OF WARNING DECALS – NORTH AMERICA AA, BB CC DD, EE FIGURE 2.
2.10.4 SAFETY SIGN INFORMATION Safety Sign Legibility All safety signs applied to the implement must be visible and legible. Keep dust and dirt cleared from safety signs and ensure that visibility is not obscured. Safety Sign Replacement Replacement safety signs may be ordered through your dealer or distributor. Contact Seed Hawk Inc. if unable to obtain replacement safety signs from a dealer or distributor.
3.0 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 FASTENER TORQUE NOTE: DO NOT use the values in the Bolt Torque Charts if a different torque value or tightening procedure is given for a specific application. 3.1.
3.2 TIRE TORQUE TIRE SIZE 26 x 12‐ 12NHS I‐1 (TL) 19.0 / 45 x 17 500 / 45 x 22.5 DESCRIPTION Wing Castor (Front and Rear) Front Castor Rear Axle Tire TORQUE NM (LB‐FT) 203 (150) 203 (150) 271 (200) 3.3 TIRE PRESSURE Use the following chart to check and adjust, if necessary, tire pressure. TIRE SIZE 480 x 400 x 8 26 x 12‐ 12NHS I‐1 (TL) 19.0 / 45 x 17 500 / 45 x 22.
3.5 TOOLBAR DIMENSIONS 10” (254 mm) Row Spacing Tool Bar Width ft‐in (m) Number of Seed Rows Number of Sections *Folded Width ft ft(m) *Folded Height ft ft(m) 20’ (6 m) 24 3 10’ (3 m) 10’ (2.87 m) 26’ (8 m) 32 3 10’ (3 m) 13’ (4 m) 12” (305 mm) Row Spacing Tool Bar Width ft‐in (m) Number of Seed Rows Number of Sections *Folded Width ft (m) *Folded Height ft (m) 20’ (6 m) 20 3 10’ (3 m) 10’ (2.
3.6 OPENERS 3.6.1 QUICK PIN OPENER FIGURE 3.1 # ITEM 1 SEED KNIFE 2 FERTILIZER KNIFE 4 5 PACKER TIRE (PNEUMATIC OR SEMI‐PNEUMATIC) PACKER ARM MAIN SHANK ARM 6 OPENER SHANK CYLINDER 7 DEPTH ADJUSTMENT PIVOT POINT 8 QUICK PIN DEPTH SETTING DEVICE 9 CHAIN 3 DESCRIPTION 1/2” (13 mm) thick, includes stainless steel clip and rubber drop tube 1/2” (13 mm) thick, includes stainless steel clip and rubber drop tube The packer/gauge wheel.
NOTE: Seed and fertilizer depth are always measured down from the packed surface of the furrow. The seed and fertilizer knives are mounted at a fixed distance apart on the opener arm assembly. The knives are also offset laterally to place seed and fertilizer in adjacent, yet separate, furrows. The packer/gauge wheel packs the soil around the complete disturbed areas of the furrows to ensure optimum seed/soil contact and fertilizer placement as well as maintaining available soil moisture.
4.0 OPERATION 4.1 FIELD OPERATION 4.1.1 OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure SAFE operation, adjustment, maintenance and repair of the Seed Hawk Drill. This responsibility includes the proper training of any person who will operate, adjust maintain, repair or work in the vicinity of the Seed Hawk Drill. This Operator’s Manual provides step‐by‐step procedures for proper operation, field adjustment, routine maintenance, and equipment repairs for the Seed Hawk Drill.
4.2 TRACTOR HOOK UP Change the tractor’s hydraulic filter after the first day or two of Seed Hawk operation, some debris may have collected in the hydraulic system during manufacturing. Changing the filter will remove this debris, and prevent it from damaging components on the seeder and tractor. 4.2.1 SHANK LIFT AND LOWER Connect the 1/2” hydraulic lines to activate the shank lift and lower. The shank up line is marked with a wide red band.
4.3 HYDRAULIC HOSE HOOK UP NOTE: THE BELOW PICTURE IS FOR REPRESENTATION ONLY, HYDRAULIC HOSE HOOK UP WILL VARY DEPENDING ON TRACTOR AND TOOLBAR CONFIGURATTION. 1 2 3 T FIGURE 4.1 KEY 1 2 3 4 T OPENER SHANK LIFT/LOWER CIRCUIT ‐ RED WING LIFT/LOWER CIRCUIT – WIDE GREEN, NARROW GREEN FAN 1 CIRCUIT ‐ BLUE FAN 2 CIRCUIT ‐ RED CASE DRAIN TO TRACTOR RESEVOIR ‐ YELLOW NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE FAN(S) ARE HOOKED UP TO THE HIGH FLOW CIRCUITS OF THE TRACTOR.
4.4 HYDRAULIC BRAKE (OPTION) GENERAL Brakes cannot be installed after delivery. Hydraulic brakes must be connected to the compressed brake couplings on the tractor. The brakes are non self‐adjusting drum brakes. NOTE: In order for the emergency brake to function, the line must be hooked securely to the tractor. USE Braking force is regulated by the pressure applied to the tractor's brake pedal.
4.5 PRE‐OPERATION CHECKLIST Inspect tires. Check tire inflation pressure and adjust, if necessary. Inspect wheel hub fasteners. Adjust torque to proper setting, if necessary. Check depth setting of packer wheel arms. Adjust, if necessary. Check depth setting of fertilizer knives. Adjust if necessary. Check tractor hydraulic reservoir level. Add hydraulic fluid if level is low. Refer to tractor Operator’s Manual. Inspect all hydraulic lines, hoses, fittings and couplers.
4.6 WINGING DOWN TOOLBAR 1. Make sure all opener shanks are up. 2. Engage the lever direction in the tractor cab that the GREEN banded hoses are hooked to, this will allow the wings to unfold up into working position. THIS GAUGE WILL READ PRESSURE WHEN WINGING DOWN FIGURE 4.4 FIGURE 4.
4.7 PREPARATION BEFORE FILLING THE SEED HOPPER Normally the front seed hopper is used for seed and the rear hopper for fertilizer. It is also possible to use both hoppers for seed. In that case the position of a flap must be changed so that the hopper that normally feeds out fertilizer will now feed out seed to the seed distributor head. Note that this also requires the LOUP III monitor to be reprogrammed. CHECK BEFORE FILLING: 1. That the machine is empty, clean and dry. 2.
4.8 FILLING THE SEED HOPPER 4.8.1 FILLING FROM A BULK BAG FIGURE 4.7 NOTE: The seed hoppers are most easily filled from the front right‐hand side. The wing sections should be folded down. The loader must have an extension arm. 1. The fertiliser hopper should be filled first. Then it is possible to safely stand on the seed hopper bottom grille when cutting open the fertiliser sacks. It is best to use an extension handle on the knife. 2.
4.9 SETTING THE AMOUNT OF AIR 100 % 50 % FIGURE 4.8 The seed drill fan is located on the front wall of the machine and is driven by the tractor hydraulic system. The amount of air in the feed system is regulated by the fan rotation speed and by a flap in the air hose's distributor to the feed housing. The rotation speed of the fan is adjusted by the tractor flow valve and displayed on the LOUP III monitor. Set the fan rotation speed and flap position in accordance with the following table.
4.9.1 WITH SEED IN THE FRONT SEED HOPPER AND EMPTY REAR HOPPER SMALL SIZE SEEDS CORN FAN ROTATION SPEED 30 SERIES 6M 30 SERIES 8M 2500 RPM 2500 RPM 3700 RPM 4000 RPM FLAP 100 % OPEN 100 % OPEN 4.9.2 WITH SEED IN FRONT SEED HOPPER AND FERTILIZER IN THE REAR HOPPER SMALL SIZE SEEDS CORN FAN ROTATION SPEED 30 SERIES 6M 30 SERIES 8M 3700 RPM 4000 RPM 3700 RPM 4000 RPM FLAP 50 % OPEN 100 % OPEN 4.9.
4.10 OPENENING THE EMPTY HATCH/EMPYING THE METER 1. Shut off the supply of the seed from the seed hopper to the meter by undoing the latch clamp (B) and pulling out the shut‐off hatch (A) as far as it will go. 2. Open the latch clamp (C). FIGURE 4.9 FIGURE 4.10 3. Press together the spring‐loaded lock on the emptying hatch (D) and open the hatch. If necessary (e.g rotor replacement), the hatch can be locked in the open position. SEE FIGURE 4.11. FIGURE 4.
4.11 ROTOR REPLACEMENT The 30 Series comes equipped with an electric feed where the feed quantity is influenced by a rotor and the gear setting; SEE “11.0 SEEDING TABLE” ON PAGES 123 & 124. The rotor for the required seed output attachment must be fitted prior to drilling. There are three different rotors to choose from: a rapeseed rotor, a grass rotor and a grain rotor. 1. Switch off the supply of seed to the seed box with the shut‐off hatch and open the emptying hatch, SEE “4.
5. Reinstall the bearing and locking pin and select a suitable gear setting. Close the emptying hatch. If the latch clamp cannot be closed, open and clean so that the emptying hatch lock can catch correctly. 6. Push in the shut‐off hatch and fold down the latch clamp. NOTE: The grooves on the rapeseed rotor have to be guided into the grooves on the seed box. FIGURE 4.
4.12 GEARING UP AND DOWN The 30 Series comes equipped with an electric feed where the feed quantity is influenced by a rotor and the gear setting; SEE “11.0 SEEDING TABLE” ON PAGES 123 & 124. NOTE: An appropriate gear must be selected prior to drilling. If the gear is changed with seed in the seed hopper, it is easiest to first close the shut‐off hatch and empty out the seed that is in the meter, SEE “4.10 OPENING THE EMPTYING HATCH/EMPTYING THE SEED BOX” ON PAGE 39. 1. Pull out the locking pin (A). 2.
4.13 SEED CONTORL Seed control can be used in extreme conditions if certain seed types are pressing too hard against the rotor, causing uneven operation. NOTE: When sowing slow‐moving seeds such as grass seed or clover and grass mixes, seed control must never be installed, as the seed can otherwise become compacted against the seed control plate and, in the worst case scenario, stop the flow. 4.13.1 INSTALLATION/REMOVAL OF THE SEED CONTROL PLATE 1. Remove the rotor, SEE “4.11 ROTOR REPLACEMENT” ON PAGE 40.
6. Fit the latch clamp (D) and spring (E). NOTE: The latch clamp must be fitted on the correct side so that the seed box (A) can be fitted. FIGURE 4.22 7. Install the cover (A). 8. Remove the desired rotor, SEE “4.11 ROTOR REPLACEMENT” ON PAGE 40.
4.14 MARKER ARM ADJUSTMENT 4.14.1 LATERAL ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 4.23 30 SERIES 6 m 30 SERIES 8 m FIGURE 4.24 Adjust the bout markers so that the distance between the centre line of the seed drill and the marking scraper is equal to the working width of the machine. This adjustment is approximate. To avoid double‐seeding or non‐seeding, which may occur for example if the driver sits at an angle in certain tractors, a follow‐up check should be done in the field.
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4.16 NORMAL STARTUP For everyday operation the monitor will remember all settings that have been saved from the previous use. Must be powered down properly, REFER TO “4.16.2 FUNCTION KEYS” ON PAGE 49. 1. Press the power button to begin. Soft Keys Power Button FIGURE 4.25 2. As the Seed Hawk Logo is displayed, the monitor performs a “self test”. During this self test, the monitor will check that all “learned” sensors are connected. 3.
4.16.1 NORMAL OPERATE SCREEN FIGURE 4.27 In the Sample Normal Operate Screen above, the different areas are as follows: The Top Display Section displays 4 Sets of information. 1. Bin Level Status: The levels of up to 2 bin sensors are shown in the left most area. 2. Active Alarm: Any time an alarm is active a bell will appear to the right of the 4th Bin Level Icon. 3. Drive Status: The gear icon is an outline when the drive is disengaged and a solid icon when the drive is engaged. 4.
4.16.2 FUNCTION KEYS FIGURE 4.28 FUNCTION KEY DESCRIPTIONS: Power: When the monitor is off, pressing the Power Key will turn the monitor on. When the monitor is on, pressing and holding the Power Key for 5 seconds will turn the monitor off. NOTE: Always use the power key to turn the monitor off. This puts the monitor through a save process and it will store any accumulated information or changed settings to the non‐volatile memory.
4.17 SOFT KEY MENUS NOTE: The Soft Key Menus are timed operations. If too long of a period passes without a keyed entry, the monitor will revert back to its Normal Operate Screen display mode and changes will not be made. From the Main Operate Screen, Press any Soft Key to activate the Soft Key Menu. FIGURE 4.
4.17.1 STATUS MENU This Soft Key Menu displays the current status state of your system. This menu is beneficial when checking communications and/or connections. This menu is “view only”. Using the Selector Knob or the Navigation Keys allow you to view more information if your system is equipped with more sensor than can be displayed. Pressing the “OK” Soft Key, the Enter Key or the Toggle will allow you to exit the menu.
4.17.4 ITEM MENU This Soft Key Menu allows the user to select which information is being displayed in the User Selectable Display Windows. Begin by pressing the Soft Key “Item”. Notice the screen shows a highlighted selection box. Navigate to other selection boxes by using the Navigation Keys or the Selector Knob. Choose the highlighted by simply pressing the Enter Key or Toggle to bring up the viewable selections menu. METER 2 RPM HAS A HIGHLIGHTED SELECTION BOX AROUND IT FIGURE 4.
4.17.5 LAYOUT MENU This Soft Key Menu allows the user to define the User Selectable Display Window Layout. Highlight your desired Layout Option using the Selector Knob or Navigation Keys. Finalize the selection by pressing the Toggle or Enter Key. Options are as follows: 3 Rows X 1 Column 4 Rows X 1 Column 2 Rows X 2 Columns 3 Rows X 2 Columns 4 Rows X 2 Columns FIGURE 4.35 4.17.
4.18 MENU SETTINGS The Setup Menu is accessed from the main screen by pressing any Soft Key to bring up the Soft Key Menu, then selecting Setup from the Soft Key Selections. Press the “Setup” key FIGURE 4.37 The Menu Settings screen lists 12 choices: 1. MuxBus Sensor Setup: This is used to install and remove sensors that operate on the MuxBus network. These include the ground speed sensor, the Fan sensors, the Bin Level sensors, pressure and flow sensors.
3. Restore Settings to Defaults: This is used to return all settings to factory defaults. (Warning?) FIGURE 4.39 4. Ground Speed Calibration: This is used to perform a field calibration for accurate ground speed input. The accuracy of this calibration affects application rates, acre accumulation, and ground speed. FIGURE 4.40 5. Meter Calibration: This is used to perform stationary meter calibration tests and enter accurate meter calibration information. FIGURE 4.
6. Clear Field Acres: Used to clear the field acre register. NOTE: The total acres cannot be cleared from the Menu Settings screen. To clear the Total Acres a USB drive with a program to clear the acres must be used FIGURE 4.42 7, 8, 9. These menu items are for use with Loup Electronics blockage monitoring and do not currently apply to the Seed Hawk monitor. 10.
12. Remove all sensors: This menu choice allows the user to quickly unlearn all MuxBus sensors installed on the system. This is a necessary step if it becomes necessary to relearn the MuxBus system on a monitor that sensors installed. FIGURE 4.45 4.18.1 MUXBUS SENSOR SETTINGS AND INSTALLATION At the “Menu Settings” screen use the navigation keys or the spinner dial place the highlight bar on item 1 “MuxBus Sensor Setup”. Select this item by pressing the spinner dial or the “Enter” key. 1.
3. Add a sensor: Individual sensors can be added to the MuxBus system at any time. Place the highlight bar on the sensor needing installed (Fan 2 in the example) and press “install”. Then plug in the sensor. Multiple sensors can also be added using this method but the user needs to position the highlight bar on each new sensor and press “Install” before plugging in each sensor. FIGURE 4.47 4.
6. Ignore/Revive: The user can temporarily disable sensors by placing the highlight bar on the desired sensor selecting Ignore. Re‐enable that sensor by placing the highlight bar on the sensor and selecting Revive. This is used to disable a sensor if a part of the system is not being used such as a bin that is left empty. By ignoring the sensor you will eliminate unwanted alarms. FIGURE 4.50 4.
2. Language: Available choices are English, Russian, French, Spanish, and German. Navigate to the selection and press “Enter”. FIGURE 4.53 3. Width: This is the width of the implement, Navigate to this item and press “Enter”. A drop down keypad will appear allowing you to enter the implement width in the form XX.X feet or meters depending on the units selected. Navigate to the individual numbers and press the spinner knob to accept.
5. Backlight: Sets the display backlight level. Navigate to this selection and press the spinner knob to highlight the item. Rotate the spinner knob to increase or decrease the backlight and press the spinner knob or “Enter” to set the new backlight setting. FIGURE 4.56 6. Contrast: Sets the display contrast. Navigate to this selection and press the spinner knob to highlight the item.
4.20 RESTORE SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS Choosing this item will allow the user to restore the monitor to factory defaults on all global settings. This is useful when moving the monitor to a new installation or when it is necessary to “start over”. A dialog box will appear to verify the selection before any setup changes are made incase this item was chosen in error. Once changed, the original settings cannot be recovered and must be set individually. FIGURE 4.
4.21 GROUND SPEED CALIBRATION All new systems require a ground speed calibration to ensure accurate area totals and accurate ground speed readings. NOTE: During the calibration the monitor is counting the number of pulses produced from the drill mounted sensor. The monitor will display the pulses counted in 400 feet. Choosing this item will allow you to calibrate the ground speed sensor to a known distance. The default distance is 400 feet (122 meters) but this can be set by the user.
4.22 METER CALIBRATION 4.22.1 PRE‐CALIBRATION NOTE: All Meters on aircart must be individually calibrated. Calibrations must be done each time a crop is changed. Calibration for the seed is done at the front hopper, on the left side of the machine, and calibration for the fertilizer is done at the rear hopper, on the right side of the machine. Measure and record the weight of the empty calibration bag supplied. CALIBRATION BAG WEIGHT: _________________________ FIGURE 4.64 FIGURE 4.
4.22.2 CALIBRATON SUMMARY LOUP HYDRAULIC DRIVE QUICK START: 1. Move monitor to 30 Series unit and power up. 2. Select Meter Calibration. 3. Select desired meter to calibrate. 4. Prime roller. 5. Calibrate Meter. 6. Enter weight of product FIGURE 4.
4.22.3 LOUP CALIBRATION PROCEDURE 1. Select "Meter Calibration" from the Menu Settings. FIGURE 4.67 2. Select the desired meter to calibrate. FIGURE 4.68 3. Set to the desired shaft speed and select "Prime". FIGURE 4.69 4. Meter will turn 2 revolutions to ensure meter roller is full of product. FIGURE 4.
5. Empty product from calibration bucket caught during the Prime cycle. Reposition calibration bucket under meter and select "Calibrate". The meter will turn at the same RPM as in the prime mode. FIGURE 4.71 6. Meter will begin to turn. Stop the meter by selecting "Continue". FIGURE 4.72 7. Enter the total weight of product caught minus the weight of the empty calibration bag. Select "OK" when finished. FIGURE 4.73 8.
4.22.4 CLEAR FIELD ACRES Choosing this item allows the user to clear the accumulated field acres. A dialog box will appear verifying the selection. Once verified the field acres cannot be restored. NOTE: Total acres cannot be cleared from the settings menu. Contact your Seed hawk Dealer for information on clearing the total acres register. FIGURE 4.74 4.22.5 RATE CONTROLLER METER SETUP This selection allows the operator to enter setup information for the meters. The default screen is meter 1.
4.22.6 SEEDER STATIONARY MODE This selection allows the operator to enter a fake ground speed so the entire system can be run for a system checkout before entering the field. FIGURE 4.76 FIGURE 4.77 FIGURE 4.78 NOTE: This selection must be disabled before actual seeding is done. The entire system must be functional to use this selection.
4.22.7 REMOVE ALL SENSORS This menu item is used when installing a previously used monitor on a new system. Selecting this item will clear the monitor’s memory of all learned sensors. This selection cannot be undone. This selection does not affect CAN based sensors (meters and down pressure), only MUX based sensors (ground speed, fan speed, bin level). FIGURE 4.79 4.23 ALARMS The alarm display will become active when any conditions fall below or rise above the set alarm point.
4.24 NORMAL OPERATION To Power up turn the monitor, press the power key. The monitor will go through a short start up procedure and will display a list of all the sensors that it recognizes from the installed system. If a sensor that should be present on the system is not found a warning screen will display asking the user what to do. If multiple sensors are not found there will be multiple warning screens displayed with the first expected sensor not found showing the first warning screen.
4.24.1 ENGAGE DRIVE The monitor requires several pieces of information for field operation. 1. There must be an Implement width entered. 2. There must be a meter application rate entered. 3. There must be a meter calibration rate entered. 4. Forward travel speed must be present 5. The drive must be engaged. FIGURE 4.82 To engage the drive press the “ACK” button. The drive icon in the upper center portion of the screen will turn solid.
4.24.3 ADJUST APPLICATION RATE The meter rate can be quickly adjusted while seeding by pressing the “circle arrow” key. This brings up the meter rate setting screen. Select the meter rate to adjust turning the spinner knob to highlight the meter desired. Meter1 is the default meter. Then press the UP/DOWN keys to increment the application rate. The rate will immediately adjust for the selected meter. To adjust another meter navigate to it with the spinner knob and adjust it up or down.
4.24.4 SHANK PRESSURE The hydraulic down pressure applied to the opener shanks is controlled by a closed loop system that allows the user to enter the desired operating down pressure, entering the amount of down pressure the system should apply on the monitor. The monitor controls a down pressure valve that maintains the pressure setting on the opener shanks through the control module. A pressure sensor measures the actual hydraulic pressure and feeds it back to the control module.
The user can also view the actual system pressure while seeding by selecting it as a display item. The monitor will display the applied down pressure on the run screen. To add this to the display press any of the soft keys to bring up the soft key menu, then press “Item”. A highlight box will appear over the upper LH window. Navigate the highlight box to the display where the user wants to place the shank down pressure information, then press “Enter”.
4.24.6 MARKER ARM OPERATION The marker operation is controlled by the drive engage button “ACK”. 1. At the beginning of a seeding pass press the “ACK” button to engage the drive and lower the furrow openers. 2. Then press the “Down” key to extend the marker. Travling across the field the marker can be raised and lowered as necessary to accommodate obstacles.
4.24.7 TRAMLINE SETUP The Tramline function must be enabled to be used. Also, Tramline control valves must be connected to the system harness for the monitor to show any operation function. 1. To enable the tramline operation, press any of the soft keys to bring up the soft key menu. Then press the “Tramline” button. Press “Enter” again to bring up the Enable/Disable menu. FIGURE 4.94 2. Navigate to “Enable” and press “Enter”. Navigate to “Sprayer Boom Width” and press “Enter”.
4.24.8 TRAMLINE OPERATION The tramline function operation is controlled by the Drive Engage “ACK” key. This allows a predetermined pattern to be repeated across a field with rows left unseeded to facilitate the operation of sprayers. When active during a tramline seeding pass the control system will leave 2 furrow openers up out of the ground when the rest drop and seed flow to those openers will be blocked.
4.24.9 TRAMLINE REPEAT The soft key labeled “Repeat” allows the user to increment the field pass and the marker sequence forward or backward on step at a time. For example, if the user are starting a field with the tramline active and the user wants to start with pass #2 instead of pass #1. FIGURE 4.99 Select the “Repeat” soft key and then “Advance” to increment one seeding pass in the registry.
4.24.10 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. MUX Sensor is not recognized at power up. This will include the ground speed, fan, and bin level sensors Possible causes: Harness wiring is faulty or the sensor is defective. Solution: With the system turned on, go the sensor that is not communicating. There is a LED on each sensor (except the multilevel bin sensor). If it is flashing slowly (1 flash every 2‐3 seconds) that indicates that power and ground are connected but the sensor wire is not.
4.24.11 ERROR MESSAGES Time out alarm, in 20 seconds if ground speed is below 2 MPH. FIGURE 4.105 Typical Start Up Alarm, screen when a sensor is not found. FIGURE 4.106 Time Out Alarm, in 20 seconds if the drive is not engaged. FIGURE 4.107 Rate Not Achieved, The meter cannot turn fast enough to apply the desired rate at the travel speed. FIGURE 4.
Fan Too Slow Alarm, Will come up if drive is engaged and forward speed is present and fans are not turning. This alarm cannot be acknowledged, you must stop and correct the problem. FIGURE 4.109 Meter Alarm, Shows if meter rotation is not sensed with drive engaged and ground speed present. FIGURE 4.110 Start Up Alarm, Indicates a connection problem between the motor sensor and the control module. FIGURE 4.111 Meter Stopped, Meter is not turning with ground speed present and drive engaged. FIGURE 4.
4.25 OPENER SHANK OPERATION – LOUP III 1. Ensure that there is power going to the Seed Hawk LOUP III monitor. 2. Engage the tractor hydraulics lever that the RED band hose (opener circuit) are connected to. 3. Lock the tractor hydraulics lever that the GREEN banded hoses (wing circuit) are connected to. The full tractor pressure is shown on the top right (4000 PSI gauge) of the hydraulic manifold block. FULL TRACTOR PRESSURE FIGURE 4.113 4.
3. Press the “Selector knob” again to save the setting. When seeding this screen will show the system pressure setting and a triangular shaped icon will move up and down the bar graph to show the measured system pressure as compared to the set pressure. FIGURE 4.116 FIGURE 4.115 FIGURE 4.117 NOTE: In order to get the proper packing and penetrating forces per field, we recommend lowering the opener shank pressure from the tractor at the beginning of each field.
4.26 EMPTYING THE SEED HOPPER The seed drill unit must be in its lowered position on the chassis before the seed hoppers are emptied. FIGURE 4.118 FIGURE 4.119 When the seed hopper is to be emptied, open the latch clamp (A), allow the emptying hatch (B) to hang down and push in the shut‐off hatch (C). 1. Do not forget to close the emptying hatch (B) after emptying. The latch clamp can be closed if the hatch is closed correctly.
4.27 WINGING UP TOOLBAR 1. Make sure all opener shanks are up. 2. Reverse the lever direction in the tractor cab that the GREEN banded hoses are hooked to, this will allow the wings to fold up into transport position. NOTE: MAKE SURE TO LOCK THE BALL VALVES ON BACK OF OPENER HYDRAULIC BLOCK. THIS GAUGE WILL READ PRESSURE WHEN WINGING UP FIGURE 4.120 FIGURE 4.
4.28 PRIMARY OPERATION VARIABLES 4.28.1 PACKING Positive soil to seed contact is essential for optimum seed germination. Soil type, extent of tillage or disruption and moisture content all influence germination percentages. There are six primary variables that affect the quality of soil packing: Packer Tire Pressure Field Travel Speed Packing and Trip Pressure Mud Scraper Adjustment Cornering Furrow Depth and Width Knife Lateral Separation 4.28.
4.28.6 MUD SCRAPER ADJUSTMENT Ensure that the Pneumatic packer tire had a pressure of 10 to 15lbs. There is no adjustment to the Semi‐pneumatic since there is no air pressure. Also ensure the gap between the packer tire and the mud scraper is between the distances labeled in FIGURE 4.122. Be sure to check mud scraper setting before seeding and every year to ensure proper gap between packer tire and mud scraper. Gap 1/16” to 1/8” FIGURE 4.
4.28.7 FURROW DEPTH AND WIDTH The knives are designed to place fertilizer 0.75 in (19 mm) below and 1.5 in (38 mm) to the side of the seed. TO ADJUST THE DEPTH OF THE FERTILIZER KNIFE IN RELATION TO THE SEED KNIFE: 1. Loosen hardware, #1 FIGURE 4.123. 2. Raise or lower fertilizer knife accordingly. NOTE: Factory setting for fertilizer knife is “Y”: 20.875 in (530 mm) from the carbide tip to the corner on the trip plate as shown in FIGURE 4.123. 3. Tighten hardware. 1 Y FIGURE 4.
4.28.8 KNIFE LATERAL SEPARATION Confirm knife lateral separation, “Z” 1.5” (38 mm), FIGURE 4.124, especially after replacing knives, to avoid seed damage when applying high rates of fertilizer. z FIGURE 4.124 NOTE: As with any field adjustment procedure, make only one change to a variable, operate the implement for a short distance and observe whether the change made any difference and whether the difference was positive or negative in outcome.
4.29 SUPPLY AND DROP TUBES 4.29.1 BASIC CONFIGURATION Product is delivered to the knife through a supply tube. The supply tube slides into a formed rubber drop tube, #1 FIGURE 4.125. The formed rubber drop tube is attached to the knife by sliding tab, #2 FIGURE 4.125 into the slot on the opener shank. As the formed rubber drop tube wears, it can be trimmed and repositioned. All drop tubes should be positioned so the tip of the drop tube is 0.5 in(13 mm) below the stainless steel clip.
4.29.2 RANGE OF KNIFE CONFIGURATIONS Seed Hawk fertilizer knife allows a variety of product delivery configurations FIGURE 21. A B C D E F FIGURE 4.127 G H I FIGURE 4.128 KEY A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I.
4.30 CROP RESIDUE CONSIDERATIONS Seeding into fields with heavy residue is challenging, but residue cover is essential to the success of a zero‐till cropping system. Ideally, the straw height from the previous year will be less than or equal to the width of the Seed Hawk Drill row spacing. For optimum results, the combine should chop the straw and spread the straw and chaff evenly across the entire swath width. The fertilizer and seed knives will catch and drag small amounts of crop residue while seeding.
4.31 SEED HAWK PACKER TIRE 1 3 2 8 7 5 6 4 Y1 Y2 FIGURE 4.129 X KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Y1 Y2 X PACKER TIRE FERTILIZER KNIFE SEED KNIFE FERTILIZER SEED ORIGINAL GROUND LEVEL FINAL PACKED SURFACE LOOSE SOIL & STRAW 0.75” (19 mm) 0.75” (19 mm) 1.50” (38 mm) The packer tire bulges slightly to provide uniform packing over the seed and fertilizer furrows. This leaves the seed 0.75” (19 mm) below the curved path left by the packer wheel.
4.31.1 LOOSE SOIL CONDITIONS If the soil is too loose before seeding, the final packed surface will be excessively below the loose soil that is thrown to the sides. This increases the likelihood of soil falling, blowing or washing back into the packer tire path. The result is an altered seed depth. The solution to this is to ensure that the soil is not too loose before seeding. It may be necessary to pack the soil before seeding.
5.0 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE 5.1 SECURING THE SEED DRILL MACHINE FOR SERVICE 1. Never crawl under the machine's chassis unless tractor is shut off and the pressure from the hydraulics has been bled off. Make sure hoses are disconnected from the tractor. 2. Make sure wing lock pins are securely placed and locked if servicing is necessary with the wing sections folded up. 3.
7. Bolts and nuts forming part of a joint must not be tightened so much that the jointed parts are clamped to each other. 8. Check that hoses and couplings have not been damaged. 9. Be sure to keep dirt away whenever work needs to be performed on the hydraulic system. Clean off with clean paper or rags. Place parts on a clean surface (not straight on to the work bench). Rinse before assembling, for example with degreasing agent. 10.
5.4 HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS Inspect hydraulic cylinder seals and hose connections at cylinder fittings every 10 hrs or daily. Tighten any loose fittings, FIGURE 5.3. Cylinder seals are replaceable. Contact a technician trained in hydraulic maintenance and repairs if assistance is required for replacing cylinder seals. CYLINDER SEALS HOSE FITTINGS FIGURE 5.
5.5 HYDRAULIC BRAKES (OPTION) 5.5.1 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES BEFORE EACH SEASON 1. Check that all lines and hoses are undamaged and leak tight. 2. Check braking effect and adjust the brakes. ADJUSTING THE BRAKES FIGURE 5.4 It is imperative that correct brake adjustment is verified when the machine is new and subsequently twice a year. NOTE: Unless the brakes are adjusted, the brake action will wear off over time, and in the end, the brakes will not work at all.
5.6 GREASE FITTINGS 5.6.1 STEERING HITCH Lubricate ALL grease fittings at locations (A, B, C, D, E, F), SEE FIGURE 5.5, DAILY. A B C E D FIGURE 5.
5.6.2 PACKER WHEEL HUBS Lubricate Packer Wheel Hubs at location (A), FIGURE 5.6, every 100 hrs, or annually. A FIGURE 5.6 5.6.3 WING HINGE POINTS Grease these points once a week at location (A), FIGURE 5.7. A FIGURE 5.7 5.7 SEED/FERTILIZER KNIVES Inspect Seed and Fertilizer Knives, FIGURE 5.8, every 10 hrs or daily for condition and trash build up. Perform a more thorough inspection every 100 hrs and before each seeding season.
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5.9 CLEANING 5.9.1 DISTRIBUTION HEAD FIGURE 5.9 1. Check at regular intervals, and at the end of each season, that no seed, fertiliser or packaging remains have got into the seed hoses or the seed head outlets. At the same time check the cleanliness and operation of the tramline units. 2. Clean the seed hopper, rotor and seed box along with other parts at the end of the season. Check that there is no seed or fertiliser left in the ejector tubes and associated air hoses. 3.
5.9.2 METERING UNIT The interior of the seed housing must be cleaned and checked at regular intervals for wear of the plastic and rubber parts. Check the cabling. 5.9.3 CLEANING CANOLA/RAPESEED ROTOR FIGURE 5.10 Dismantle the rapeseed rotor and clean it if required. This should always be cleaned at the end of the season. Remove the rotor SEE “4.11 ROTOR REPLACEMENT” ON PAGE 40. Undo the two screws holding the rotor together. Dismantle the rotor and clean each part separately.
5.10 STORAGE OF THE MACHINE FIGURE 5.12 When not in use the machine should be stored indoors. This is particularly important since the machine contains electronic equipment. The electronic components are of a very high standard and are normally unaffected by damp, but we recommend nevertheless that the machine is stored indoors. The LOUP III monitor should be stored at room temperature during the winter and in between seasons.
5.11 BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The seed drill hydraulic system does not need to be bled during daily use. However the system must be bled after it has been serviced, e.g. after changing seals. 5.11.1 LOWERING WING CYLINDERS & MARKER ARM CYLINDERS Bleeding of the wing cylinders and marker arm cylinders is done by operating them to their fully extended and fully retracted positions several times.
6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 TROUBLESHOOTING NON SCT EQUIPPED TOOLBARS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cannot adjust shank pressure. Incomplete engagement of hydraulic quick couplers Inspect quick couplers to ensure complete engagement. Lock valves for shanks are set in closed position. No electrical power to shank solenoid valve. No electrical power to shank pressure adjustment motor. Tractor hydraulic selector valve not holding pressure.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Wing hydraulic system does not maintain pressure. The “IN” pressure gauge indicates less than 1200 PSI Check 7plex wing down value. (only on 7plex machines. 72 feet and up) Wing lift cylinder piston leaking. Wings do not rise. The “IN” pressure gauge indicates less than 1200 PSI for smaller implements and less than 2100 PSI for larger implements. Inspect quick couplers to ensure complete engagement. Remove, inspect o‐rings, clean and replace cartridge if necessary.
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12.0 WARRANY SEED HAWK INC. LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Seed Hawk’s frame is warranted for five (5) years from date of delivery to original registered owner or 25,000 acres, whichever comes first, against defects in material and workmanship, and to perform according to specifications when such products are properly used and maintained.
Except as set forth above, Seed Hawk Inc. shall have no obligation or liability of any kind on account of any of its equipment and shall not be liable for special or consequential damages. Seed Hawk Inc. makes no other warranty, expressed or implied, and, specifically, Seed Hawk Inc. disclaims any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
®Seed Hawk, Sectional Control and SCT are registered trademarks and ™ Seed Between the Rows, SBR and Twin Wing are trademarks of Seed Hawk Inc. ™Viper Pro and Slingshot are trademarks of Raven Industries. All others are trademarks of their respective companies. The Seed Hawk design is protected by Canadian, U.S. and Australian patents and patent pending. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Seed Hawk has made every attempt to accurately portray our product lineup.
