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Owners Manual
Head Office:
P.O. Box 2018
Hilton Highway, Washdyke
Timaru, New Zealand
Telephone (03) 688 2029
Facsimile (03) 688 2821
Australian Branch:
4B Silverton Close
Laverton North 3026
Melbourne, Australia
Telephone (03) 9314-9666
Facsimile (03) 9314-6810
EcoSeeder
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Pt. No. 67392
Issue 0918

Table of Contents

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Summary

Introduction

Acquisition & Warranty

Describes checking for shipping damage and warranty terms for the machine.

Disclaimer

States limitations of liability and owner's responsibility for safe operation and modifications.

The Owners Manual

Explains the purpose of the manual for familiarization, operation, adjustment, and maintenance.

Description of Machine

Working Principle

Explains how the gearbox, seed rollers, and flaps work together to sow seeds into the prepared bed.

Dimensions & Capacities

SAFETY - General

Operator Safety and Emergencies

Stresses reading the manual, following instructions, and being prepared for emergencies with kits and numbers.

General Safety Practices

Covers appropriate dress, safe transport, road transport rules, and avoiding tip-overs.

Specific Safety Precautions

Guidelines for handling agricultural chemicals, high pressure fluids, and general safe work practices.

Maintenance Safety and Best Practices

Focuses on safe maintenance, machine support, electrical safety, welding, and using genuine spare parts.

SAFETY - Machine Specific

Hazard Identification

Highlights specific hazard areas on the machine including pinch points, slippery surfaces, and areas to keep clear.

Machine-Specific Safety Guidelines

Covers chain guards, calibration safety, transport, maintenance, and lubrication references.

Transport

Towing Precautions and Speed Limits

Provides crucial advice for avoiding damage, speed limits, and towing vehicle requirements.

Operation

General Operation Guidelines

Basic operational advice including tractor power, speed, and checks before seeding.

Sowing Speed and Depth Control

Covers recommended sowing speeds and factors affecting sowing depth.

Operational Adjustments and Seedbed Preparation

Details on leveling the drill, transport position, and achieving ideal coulter penetration.

Eco Seeder Sowing Charts

Sowing Rate Data and Notes

Provides sowing rates for front and rear/single boxes, including notes on chart columns.

Basic Calibration Procedure

Setting Seed Rate Controls

Details on adjusting gearbox levers, shutter slides, and bottom flaps for seed rate.

Seed Calibration Process

Step-by-step procedure for performing calibration tests to confirm seed rate.

Hand Crank Turns for Calibration

Tables showing the required number of hand crank turns for calibration based on machine size.

Using the Seed Rate Calculator

Instructions on how to use the disc calculator to determine the correct gearbox setting.

Calibration Checks and Deviations

Discusses calibration deviations, wheel slip impact, and methods to check crank turns.

Sowing Fine Seeds

Specific procedure for sowing small and fine seeds using the appropriate metering wheels.

Sowing Small Seeds and Peas

Covers calibration for small seeds and specific advice for sowing peas.

Farmscan Jackal v3 Setup

Jackal v3 Factory Setup for EcoSeeder

Factory configuration details for the Jackal v3 speed and area meter system.

Maintenance & Care

Maintenance Safety and Precautions

Covers general safety, cautionary advice, welding, hydraulics, and water blasting during maintenance.

Grease Precautions and Lubrication Chart

Details on grease usage, mixing precautions, and a chart of lubrication points and frequencies.

Scheduled Maintenance Tasks

Covers bolted connections, gearbox, hydraulics, and general maintenance schedule for regular upkeep.

Component-Specific Maintenance

Details maintenance for drive chains, pivots, tyres, disc openers, tubes, and framework.

Bottom Flap Adjustment and Storage Preparation

Covers adjusting bottom flaps for seed flow and preparing the machine for storage.

EcoSeeder Troubleshooting

Calibration Chart and Handy Hints

Sowing Rate Data and Settings

Provides sowing rates, hectaremeter settings, and handy operational hints for various seeds.

Calibration Procedure and Operational Tips

Step-by-step calibration guide and additional practical operational tips for accurate seeding.

Parts List

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Dual Box Complete Assembly

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Single Box Complete Assembly

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Mainframe and Drawbar

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Hydraulic Ram

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Wheel Leg Assembly

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Tine and Boot Assembly

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Dual Box Drive Pedestal

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Single Box Drive Pedestal

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Dual Gearbox Assembly

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Single Gearbox Assembly

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Chain Tensioner Dual Box

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Chain Tensioner Single Box

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Seed Box Drive Shafts

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Seeder Mechanism

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Jockey Drive

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Dual Seedbox Assembly

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Single Seedbox Assembly

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Agitator Drives

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Agitator Shaft Assembly

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Footboard Arrangement

Renovator Seed Drill Hectaremeter Kit

EcoSeeder Seed Drill Disc Opener Assy (Optional)

EcoSeeder Seed Drill 3 PTL to Trailing conversion

EcoSeeder Tine Harrow (Optional)

EcoSeeder Uni-Roller (Optional)

EcoSeeder Tow Hitch;Baffle Extensions (Optional)

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Duncan EcoSeeder Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDuncan
ModelEcoSeeder
CategoryTractor Accessories
LanguageEnglish