Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 1 1.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE ........................................................... 2 1.2 ILLUSTRATION OF THE MACHINE .......................................................... 2 1.3 MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER .................................................................... 3 2.0 SAFETY ...............................................................................
3.9 45 SERIES TOOLBAR 15” ................................................................... 18 3.10 OPENERS ............................................................................................ 19 3.10.1 Quick Pin Opener ................................................................................. 19 3.10.2 SEED DEPTH ...................................................................................... 20 4.0 OPERATION .......................................................................
4.11.4 Low Packer Tire Pressure .................................................................... 38 4.12 SIDE BANDING WITH ANHYDROUS AMMONIA WHILE SEEDING ... 40 4.13 DROP TUBE EXTENSION with NH3 .................................................... 41 4.14 PLACING PHOSPHATE FERTILIZER WITH SEED ............................. 41 5.0 LIQUID SYSTEM OPERATION ...................................................................... 42 5.1 SYSTEM FLOW DESCRIPTION ..........................................
9.9 XL SERIES 7 PLEX SCT HYDRAULICS (TBT) (2012) ......................... 59 9.10 XL SERIES 7 PLEX SCT HYDRAULICS (TBH) (2012) ........................ 60 9.11 50’/60’ 45 SERIES SCT HYDRAULIC (TBT) (2012) ............................. 61 9.12 50’/60’ 45 SERIES SCT HYDRAULICS (TBH) (2012) .......................... 62 9.13 OPENER HYDRAULICS FOR SCT TOOLBARS (2012) ...................... 63 9.14 SEED BETWEEN ROW HYDRAULICS ................................................ 64 9.
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.
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 2, is located on the main frame of the tool bar, see Figure 3 for location of serial number plate. 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.
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. Illfitting and/or frayed clothing as well as loose or dangling items should not be worn when working near 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.
2.6 TRANSPORT SAFETY • Ensure that drill is attached to tractor properly. • Ensure drawbar hitch pin retainer is in place and functioning properly. • Ensure safety tow chain is securely attached to tractor. • Ensure all lighting and implement marking devices are intact and visible. • Ensure implement is properly marked according to local road regulations. • Heed all local road traffic regulations. • Do not exceed 32 km/h (20 mi/hr). • Reduce travel speed on rough roads and surfaces.
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2.9.1 Applied Safety Signs CAUTION! Read Operator’s Manual before operating machine. Heed all instructions before operating machine, Figure 4. Figure 4 WARNING! 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, Figure 5. Figure 5 WARNING! OVERHEAD WING HAZARD. Stay away from beneath Wings when they are in the raised position or are being lowered.
DANGER! ELECTROCUTION HAZARD. Stay away from power lines when transporting, extending or folding implement. Electrocution can occur without contacting power lines, Figure 7. Figure 7 2.9.2 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.
Affixing Safety Signs to Implement 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Ensure proper position and orientation before installing. Ensure installation area is clean and dry, Ensure ambient temperature is above 10˚C (50˚F). Remove backing material to expose label adhesive. Place one edge of label to machine surface. Slowly press the label onto the surface. Ensure no air pockets exist under surface of label.
3.0 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 HARDWARE 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. 3.1.1 SAE Bolt Diameter inches 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 Bolt Torque SAE 5 N·m (lb-ft) 11 (8) 23 (17) 41 (30) 68 (50) 110 (80) 149 (110) 203 (150) 366 (270) 536 (395) 800 (590) SAE 8 N·m (lb-ft) 16 (12) 33 (24) 61 (45) 95 (70) 155 (115) 210 (155) 285 (210) 508 (375) 827 (610) 1234 (910) 3.1.
3.1.4 Tire Torque Tire Size 11 L 15 SL (8 ply) 11 L 15 FI (12 ply) Description Wing Castor (Front and Rear) Main Frame Castor (Front) 19.0 / 45 x 17 500 / 45 x 22.5 30.5 L 32 SAT (Single) 30.5 L 32 SAT (Inner Dual) 30.5 L 32 SAT (Outer Dual) Main Frame Castor (Front) Rear Axle Tire Rear Axle Tire Rear Axle Tire Rear Axle Tire Torque N·m (lb-ft) 203 (150) 203 (150) 203 (150) 271 (200) 475 (350) 475 (350) 475 (350) 3.
3.3 TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS Tractor Hydraulic Circuit Requirements Circuit #1 Shank Lift/Lower (intermittent) <40’ (12.2 m) Flow Rate 2-3 gal-US/min (7.6-11.3 L/min) 40’+ (12.2 m) Flow Rate 3-4 gal-US/min (11.3-18.9 L/min) Circuit #2 Hydraulic Manifold Model: SH Tool Bar Flow Rate Rear Steering (option) SBR Hitch (option) Low Pressure Tank Line(s) Tractor Reservoir L/min) (continuous) 3-4 gal-US/min (11.3-18.9 L/min) 3 gal-US/min (11.3 L/min) 2-3 gal-US/min (7.6-11.3 L/min) 3-5 gal-US/min (11.3-18.
3.4 XL SERIES TOOLBAR 10" 10” (254 mm) Row Spacing Tool Bar Width ft-in (m) Number of Seed Rows Number of Sections *Folded Width ft (m) *Folded Height ft (m) 65’0” (19.81 m) 78 5 28’4” (8.64 m) 17’10” (5.45 m) 71’8” (21.85 m) 86 7 28’4” (8.64 m) 17’10” (5.45 m) 80’0” (24.38 m) 96 7 28’4” (8.64 m) 17’10” (5.45 m) 3.5 XL SERIES TOOLBAR 12" 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) 66’0” (20.
3.7 45 SERIES TOOLBAR 10” 10” (254 mm) Row Spacing Tool Bar Width ft-in (m) Number of Seed Rows Number of Sections *Folded Width ft (m) 30’ (9.15 m) 36 3 14’ 8” (4.47 m) 13’ 0” (3.96 m) 40’ (12.19 m) 48 5 14’ 8” (4.47 m) 14’ 7” (4.46 m) 50’ (15.24 m) 60 5 14’ 8” (4.47 m) 14’ 7” (4.46 m) 60’ (18.29 m) 72 5 14’ 8” (4.47 m) 16 ’8” (5.08 m) Folded Height ft (m) 3.
3.10 OPENERS 3.10.1 Quick Pin Opener 180 ft/lb 8 65 ft/lb 7 4 140 ft/lb 3 6 5 9 2 Figure 8 1 180 ft/lb # Item 1 Seed Knife 2 Fertilizer Knife 4 5 Packer Tire (Pneumatic or Semi-Pneumatic) Packer Arm Main Shank Arm 6 Shank Cylinder 7 Depth Adjustment pivot point 8 Quick Pin depth setting device 9 Chain 3 Seed Hawk Manual Description ½” thick, includes stainless steel clip and rubber drop tube ½” thick, includes stainless steel clip and rubber drop tube The packer/gauge wheel.
QUICK PIN 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 (Two hoses with red bands) Connect the pair of 1/2” hydraulic lines to activate the shank lift and lower.
4.3 HYDRAULIC HOSE HOOK UP These red banded hoses are for your shank lift and lower. One hose has a ball valve to close for transport and opened while seeding. These green banded hoses are for your wing lift and lower. When the wings are on the ground, the lever in the cab is locked in the forward position while seeding. This pressurizes the hydraulic manifold in order to use the Seed Hawk Tool Bar successfully. This single yellow banded hose is the dump line that is needed for the hydraulic manifold.
4.4 HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD DESCRIPTION This is the pressure reducing, relieving valve, which is electrified when your packing switch is turned on. This valve maintains packing pressure on your openers during seeding. This is a 4” shank pressure gauge with a maximum 1500 Psi. Every new Seed Hawk is set at 1200 Psi. Please refer to pages 29-31 which illustrates how to set the correct packing pressure and trip pressure relevant your field conditions. This is the wing down pressure gauge.
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. NOTE: Check wheel hub fasteners periodically to ensure proper tightness, especially prior to travel on public highways. Ensure flow valve (liquid fertilizer tank), if equipped, is closed. Check depth setting of packer wheel arms. Adjust, if necessary. Check depth setting of fertilizer knives. Adjust if necessary.
4.6 WINGING THE 7-PLEX MACHINE DOWN NOTE: Please ensure your dump line is coupled first. If your control box has a 7- plex wing down button please use the following 2 steps to lower your wings safely. Ensure control box is powered up with 12v. 1. Engage the lever in the tractor cab that your green banded hoses are hooked to (which lowers your main wings), press and hold the 7-plex wing down switch until all wings are on the ground. 2.
4.7 PRIMARY OPERATION Step 1 – Ensure that there is power going to your control box. Step 3 – Lock on your tractor lever that your green banded hoses are connected to. You will see full tractor pressure on the bottom middle gauge of your hydraulic manifold. Step 5 – Let the lever you last locked on come back into the neutral position. This lever is never left in the on position. It is only needed to raise and lower the shanks faster on headlands.
NOTE: The chain between the seed and fertilizer knife Every new Seed Hawk that is manufactured leaves with its shank pressure set at approximately 1200 Psi. Step 7 – In order to get the proper packing and penetrating forces per field, we recommend that you lower your shank pressure from the cab at the beginning of each field. Dial the shank pressure down. (NOTE: The needle on the gauge will lower.) NOTE: All of the fertilizer knives will decrease in penetration pressure.
NOTE: The chain that is between the seed and fertilizer knife is tight. You now know that you are applying the proper amount of pressure for the current field. Step 9 – Once the knives get tight, notice the shank pressure gauge and its reading. In good seeding conditions, add an additional 200 Psi to the system. When seeding small seeds such as canola in wet conditions, adding the additional 200Psi is not recommended. You would tend to over pack.
4.8 PRIMARY OPERATION VARIABLES 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 4.8.
4.8.5 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 distance labled in Figure 12. Be sure to check mud scraper setting before seeding and every year to ensure proper gap between packer tire and mud scraper.
4.8.6 Cornering Ideally, the most effective seeding, fertilizer banding and soil packing occurs when the implement is pulled in a straight line. Some field conditions will not allow all of the seeding to occur in a straight line. It is important to remember that as the packer tire is following a curved path, it will tend to ride up on one side of the furrow. Seed and fertilizer placement, as well as, packing performance are all compromised. 1 4.8.
4.8.8 Knife Lateral Separation Confirm knife lateral separation, “Z” 1.5 in (38 mm), Figure 15, especially after replacing knives, to avoid seed damage when applying high rates of fertilizer. 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. z Figure 15 4.9 SUPPLY AND DROP TUBES 4.9.
4.9.2 Range Of Knife Configurations 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 17 The Seed Hawk fertilizer knife allows a variety of product delivery configurations: 1. Liquid fertilizer 2. Dry & Liquid or NH3 fertilizer w/rubber drop tube 3. Dry & Liquid or NH3 fertilizer w/steel drop tube 4. Seed knife w/rubber drop tube 5. Seed knife w/steel drop tube 6. Double Extrusion a. The Double Extrusion drop tube may be used for applying granular and Liquid Fertilizer or NH3 behind the granular product, Figure 18.
4.9.3 Twin Wing The Twin Wing Seed Opener Furrow Effect Picture as illustrated in Figure 19. Figure 19 Most Twin Wing openers are on 12” spacing. The customer would achieve 9” spacing due to the 3” seed separation (Figure 19, Figure 20 & Figure 21). With Single Side Band configuration 10” spacing is the narrowest spacing that Seed Hawk offers. What Twin Wing achieves is 2 rows of seed ¾” above and 1-1/2” to both sides of the fertilizer band. The 1.
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.
4.11 SEED HAWK PACKER TIRE 1 3 2 8 5 7 6 4 Y1 Y2 X Figure 22 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 and straw 0.75 in (19 mm) 0.75 in (19 mm) 1.50 in (38 mm) The packer tire bulges slightly to provide uniform packing over the seed and fertilizer furrows. This leaves the seed 0.75 in (19 mm) below the curved path left by the packer wheel.
4.11.1 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.
Figure 23 A bulging packer tire will cause the seed and fertilizer to be placed lower than the initial setting on the opener. One tip to know when a packer tire is low in air pressure is when it has less mud build up on it, Figure 23.
4.12 SIDE BANDING WHILE SEEDING WITH ANHYDROUS AMMONIA WARNING! Use extreme caution when applying anhydrous ammonia fertilizer. Inhalation, skin and/or eye contact, or skin penetration can cause serious health problems. Seek medical attention immediately if coming into contact with anhydrous ammonia. Extreme caution must be exercised when side banding with anhydrous ammonia (NH3). If the separation distance between the seed and the NH3 is not sufficient, the germinating seedling can be damaged.
4.13 DROP TUBE EXTENSION with NH3 The delivery drop tube should extend 0.5 in (13 mm) past the stainless steel clips. This usually prevents mud from freezing to the fertilizer knife. IMPORTANT: Seed Hawk assumes no responsibility if seedling damage is caused by anhydrous ammonia burn. The operator is responsible for checking and setting the seeder in all field conditions. 4.14 PLACING PHOSPHATE FERTILIZER WITH SEED IMPORTANT: Seed Hawk does not recommend placing phosphate fertilizer directly with the seed.
5.0 LIQUID SYSTEM OPERATION 5.1 SYSTEM FLOW DESCRIPTION The metering pump, ground driven by the metering wheel, draws liquid fertilizer first through the flow valve, then the main filter. The liquid fertilizer is then pumped to the distribution system. A gauge indicates the operating pressure. Select the appropriate VR nozzle to adjust the liquid fertilizer delivery pressure.
6.0 SBR HITCH 6.1 REQUIREMENTS • • • • • • must be seeded with G.P.S.
7.0 MAINTENANCE 7.1 HYDRAULIC CARTRIDGES Hydraulic cartridges, Figure 25, which is located on hydraulic block, should be removed, inspected and cleaned at the end of each seeding season. Some cartridges may be disassembled for additional access for cleaning. It is recommended that the disassembly and further cleaning of this type of cartridge be performed by a technician trained in hydraulic component servicing. Figure 25 7.
7.3 CASTER WHEEL GREASE FITTINGS Lubricate 3 grease fittings, #1 Figure 27, every 50 hrs or weekly. NOTE: Two fittings are on top and the other is on the bottom of the caster wheel plate. 7.4 CASTER WHEEL PLATE GAP Measure gap between caster wheel plates and tighen castle nut every 100 hrs. The gap, “X”, should not exceed 1/8” (3 mm), Figure 27. Adjust gap, if necessary, by tightening castle nut on top of caster wheel plate assembly.
7.5 WHEEL HUBS & CASTER PLATES 7.5.1 Main Frame Wheel Hubs & Castor Plates Lubricate Main Frame Wheel Hubs and Wing Castor, Figure 28, every 100 hrs, or, repack annually. Grease fitting Figure 28 7.5.2 Wing Hubs Lubricate Wing Wheel Hubs, Figure 29 , every 100 hrs or annually. Grease fitting Figure 29 7.5.3 Packer Wheel Hubs Lubricate Packer Wheel Hubs, Figure 30, every 100 hrs, or annually.
7.5.4 Wing Hinge Points Grease these points once a week. Figure 31 Grease fitting Figure 31 7.6 SEED/FERTILIZER KNIVES Inspect Seed and Fertilizer Knives, Figure 32, every 10 hrs or daily for condition and trash build up. Perform a more thorough inspection every 100 hrs and before each seeding season. In muddy conditions check for mud build up between the packer tire and the packer arm.
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8.0 TROUBLE-SHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cannot adjust shank pressure. Incomplete engagement of hydraulic quick couplers Meter Wheel Switch not set to “ON”. Lock valves for shanks are set in closed position. No electrical power to shank solenoid valve. No electrical power to shank pressure adjustment motor. Shank relief motor seized. Inspect quick couplers to ensure complete engagement. Tractor hydraulic selector valve not holding pressure. Solenoid coil malfunctioning.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Wing hydraulic system does not maintain pressure. The “IN” pressure gauge 2 indicates less than 1200 lbf/in (8 275 kPa). Check 7plex wing down value. (only on 7plex machines. 72 feet and up) Wing lift cylinder piston leaking. Inspect quick couplers to ensure complete engagement. Wings do not raise. The “IN” pressure gauge 2 indicates less than 1200 lbf/in (8 275 kPa) for smaller implements 2 and less than 2100 lbf/in (14.50 kPa) for larger implements.
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10.0 WARRANTY 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.
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12.0 INDEX Anhydrous Ammonia ..................... 41 Ball Valves..................................... 23 Caster Wheel Grease Fittings ....... 47 Caster Wheel Plate Gap ................ 47 Checkin fertilizer runs .................... 43 Crop Residue Considerations........ 37 Curves and Corners ................. 33,39 Field Operation .............................. 22 Field Travel Speed ........................ 31 Furrow Depth and Width................ 33 General Safety Practices .................
