Seed-hawk TOOLBAR 2008 Manuel d'utilisateur

SEED HAWK OPERATOR’S MANUAL2008 Manual Version 1.01 Retail Price $36.00 CDN

Seed Hawk® Owner Product Registration Model Number: ___________ Purchase Date: ___________ Serial Number: ___________ Delivery Date: ___________

SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL The Safety Alert Symbol is intended to capture the attention of the machine operator of important safety information bot

SAFETY OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY Remember, YOU, the operator, are responsible for the safe operation, adjustment, maintenance and repair of this Seed

SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES x Read and understand the contents of this Operator’s Manual prior to operating, adjusting, maintaining and/or rep

SAFETY MAINTENANCE SAFETY x Read and understand all information provided in this Operator’s Manual covering operation, adjustment, maintenance and

SAFETY HYDRAULIC SAFETY x Ensure that all hydraulic system components are kept clean and in proper working condition. x Periodically inspect con

SAFETY TRANSPORT SAFETY x Ensure that drill is attached to tractor properly. x Ensure drawbar hitch pin retainer is in place and functioning pro

SAFETY SAFETY SIGNS LOCATION OF SAFETY SIGNS ON IMPLEMENT FIG. 3 14

SAFETY APPLIED SAFETY SIGNS CAUTION! Read Operator’s Manual before operating machine. Heed all instructions before operating machine. FIG

SAFETY DANGER! MOVING PART HAZARD. Keep away. Moving parts can crush and dismember. DO NOT operate without guards and shields

SAFETY SAFETY SIGN INFORMATION Safety Sign Legibility All safety signs applied to the implement must be visible and legible. Keep dust and dirt cl

SPECIFICATIONS TOOL BAR Row Spacing Tool Bar Width ft-in (m) Number of Seed Rows Wing Style Folded Width ft (m) Folded Height ft (m) 20’ 0”

SPECIFICATIONS TOOL BAR Row Spacing Tool Bar Width ft-in (m) Number of Seed Rows Wing Style Folded Width ft-in (m) Folded Height ft-in (m) 2

SPECIFICATIONS TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS Tractor Hydraulic Circuit Requirements Circuit #1 Shank Lift/Lower (intermittent) <40’ (12.2 m)

SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE TORQUE SAE Bolt Diameter Bolt Torque inches SAE 2 N·m (lb-ft) SAE 5 N·m (lb-ft) SAE 8 N·m (lb-ft) 1/4 8 (6) 12 (9) 19 (1

SPECIFICATIONS Tire Pressure Use the following chart to check and adjust, if necessary, tire pressure. Recommended Tire Air Pressure Tire Size lb

SPECIFICATIONS OPENERS Quick Pin SEED HAWK OPENER FIG. 10 # Item Description 1 Seed Knife ½” thick, includes stainless ste

SPECIFICATIONS OPENERS Quick Pin NOTE: Seed and fertilizer depth are always measured down from the packed surface of the furrow. The seed and fer

Table of Contents PageIntroduction 3-4Machine Serial Number 5Seed Hawk Warranty 6Warranty Registration Form (Tear out ) 7Safety 8Alert Symbols 8Operat

SPECIFICATIONS OPENERS Economy Depth setting: Manual Side beam cross-section 1/2” x 3-1/2” (12.7 mm x 88.9 mm) Packer bearings: Tapered b

OPERATION FIELD OPERATION OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure SAFE operation, adjustment, maintenance and repa

OPERATION TRACTOR HOOK UP Change the tractor’s hydraulic filter after the first day or two of Seed Hawk operation. Some debris may have colle

OPERATION Case Drain(s) (One hose with yellow band) You must also connect the case drain line (yellow band) to return hydraulic fluid back to the

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. This single

This is the packing and penetration motor. Your shank pressure switch in the cab controls the motor. This is the dump line pressure gauge. Ide-

OPERATION PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST  Inspect tires. Check tire inflation pressure and adjust, if necessary.  Inspect wheel hub fasteners.

OPERATIONWinging the machine down NOTE: If your Seed Hawk control box in the cab of the tractor does not have a wing down button, please disregard th

Step # 1 Turn the MAIN POWER switch on. Step # 2 Take a look at your tractor hydraulic levers. Step # 3 Lock on your tractor lever that your gr

Note: All of the fertilizer knives will decrease in penetration pressure. Dial the shank pressure down. NOTE: (The needle on the gauge will lower )

Primary Operation VariablesSeed Depth & Packing 36Packer Tire Pressure 36Field Operating Speed 36Packing and Trip Pressure 37Cornering 38Furrow De

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 curren

OPERATION Primary Operation Variables PACKING Positive soil to seed contact is essential for optimum seed germination. Soil type, extent of tillag

OPERATION Packing and Trip Pressure Tips: x It may be desirable to further increase packing and trip pressure in drier, sandier soils. x Highe

OPERATION Cornering Ideally, the most effective seeding, fertilizer banding and soil packing occurs when the implement is pulled in a straight l

OPERATION Knife Lateral Separation Confirm knife lateral separation, “Z” 1.5 in (38 mm), FIG. 15, especially after replacing knives, to avoid seed da

OPERATION RANGE OF KNIFE CONFIGURATIONS 2 4 1 3 FIG. 17 The Seed Hawk fertilizer knife allows a variety of product delivery configurations: 1

OPERATION The New Twin Wing Seed Opener Furrow Effect Picture as illustrated in Fig.18 Fig.18 Most Twin Wing openers

OPERATION This double drop tube (Fig. 20) can be used when applying starter liquid phosphate blend down in the seed row. I may also be used

OPERATION SEED HAWK PACKER TIRE 8 Y1 Y2 X6 1 2 5 7 4 3 FIG. 21 1 Packer tire 2 Fertilizer knife 3 Seed knife 4 Fertilizer 5 S

OPERATION LOOSE SOIL CONDITIONS If the soil is too loose before seeding, the final packed surface will be excessively below the loose soil that is

SchematicsHydraulic Manifold 2007 58Hydraulic Manifold 2008 593 Plex Main Hydraulics 605 Plex Main Hydraulics 617 Plex Main Hydraulics 6280-10 & 8

OPERATION SIDE BANDING WITH ANHYDROUS AMMONIA WHILE SEEDING WARNING! Use extreme caution when applying anhydrous ammonia fertilizer. Inhalation,

OPERATION Extreme caution must be exercised when side banding with anhydrous ammonia (NH3). If the separation distance between the seed and the NH3

OPERATION DROP TUBE EXTENSION with NH3 The delivery drop tube should extend 0.5 in (13 mm) past the stainless steel clips. This will prevent mu

SPECIFICATIONS and OPERATION OF SBR HITCH Requirements: - must be seeded with G.P.S. auto steer and same row spacing the year before - must seed

REAR WHEEL STEERING Rear wheel steering provides a number of functions which increase field seeding consistencies. Below it describes all the mech

MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC CARTRIDGES Hydraulic cartridges, FIG. 22, should be removed, inspected and cleaned at the end of each seeding season

MAINTENANCE CASTER WHEEL GREASE FITTINGS Lubricate two (2) fittings, #1 FIG. 23, every 50 hrs or weekly. 1 NOTE: One fitting is on

MAINTENANCE WHEEL HUBS Main Frame Wheel Hubs Lubricate Main Frame Wheel Hubs, FIG. 26, every 100 hrs, or, repack annually. FIG.26 Wi

MAINTENANCE FIG.72 FIG.30 FIG.72 FIG. 29 Wing Hinge Points Grease these points once a week. FIG. 29 SEED/FERTILIZER KNI

MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Procedure Frequency check lube clean change hours Item 9 6  S 5 Reference Notes Caster Wheel Plate grease fittin

INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of a Seed Hawk£ Drill to complement your farming operation. This implement has been designed and manufa

TROUBLE-SHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Incomplete engagement of hydraulic quick couplers Inspect quick couplers to ensure complete

TROUBLE-SHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The “IN” pressure gauge indicates less than 1200 lbf/in2 (8 275 kPa). Inspect quick couplers to

TROUBLE-SHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The “IN” pressure gauge indicates less than 1200 lbf/in2 (8 275 kPa). Inspect quick couplers to

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INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE The Seed Hawk£ Drill is a one pass seeding implement that provides accurate depth and packing for a wide ra

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INTRODUCTION MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER The serial number plate, FIG. 2, is located on the main frame of the tool bar. Record the machine Mo

INDEX AAnhydrous ammonia 45-46 BBall lock valves 31 CCaster wheel grease fittings Caster wheel plate gap Corners and curves Crop residue conside

INDEX SSafety Applied safety signs Hydraulic safety Maintenance safety Safety alert symbol

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INTRODUCTION SEED HAWK INC. WARRANTY All Seed Hawk products are warranted for one (1) year against defects in material and workmanship,