Dawn Model 5010 GroundFX Row Cleaner Assembly and Operation
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1. Multiple Control Control Valve Hose Routing on the Electronic Control Valve and 18 Digital Control Bleeding and Initial 20 Bleeding the Flow a UU eae are a HN Frame GAU OO ow OF Frame GM RR Care Maintenance and 1 21 FFF Appendix Parts Break OWN 22 Appendix War aml ed Gi ed FF 27 2012 Dawn Eguipment Company Inc 370 Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA www dawneguipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 815 899 3663 GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY It is essential that you be able to recognize safety signal words and their associated symbols Please be alert to any signs posted on your Dawn Eguipment Company products and or in your users manual Make sure you have read all safety messages and that you clearly understand the recommended precautions If you have any questions about any Da2. N CAUTION Refer to bolt configurations section of manual to identify proper placement of bracket NCAUTION DO NOT remove caps from hoses before necessary MOUNTING PLATE BOLT TOROUE SPECIFICATIONS ALL 7 16 GR5 bolts to be torqued to 70 ft lb ALL 5 8 GR8 bolts are to be torqued to 180 ft lb N CAUTION Refer to bolt configurations section of manual to identify proper placement of bracket tip Check that your row units are uniformly spaced before making any drastic changes to Gfx mounting configurations 4 Repeat process for all bolts on parallel links Do not fully Some interference may be avoided in this way torque bolts until final stage of assembly 2012 Dawn Equipment Company Inc 370 N Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA www dawnequipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 815 899 3663 TRASHWHEELS DEPTH BANDS TRASHWHEEL ASSEMBLY INFORMATION The positionof the wheels and optional depth band attachments will drastically change the performance of your Dawn Trashwheels Please review your options and discuss them with an authorized Dawn dealer before installation OFFSET VS INTERSECTING In general row cleaners should only be put in the intersecting position if there is a specific reason to do so if a very aggressive row cleaning is reguired such as where the planter is being run directly over the top of the previous years corn stalk intersecting 14 Trashwheels may be a good option For most no ti
3. unlike the gauge represents a percent age of the maximum pressure within the circuit 3000psi in this case For safety reasons the pressure relief valve on the control valve assembly is factory pre set to a maximum of 2500psi and as a result your digital readout will peak at around 80 Please note that the knob does not actually control this readout directly nor does it represent a unit of weight of down pressure force but rather a percentage of flow to the hydraulic circuit AMWARNING Risk of electric shock increases when mois ture is present N CAUTION Due to the electronic nature of this unit always be aware of the its environment Exposure to moisture may lead to malfunctions and will void the warranty of the device Power Supply 2 pin y Data Port Fuse 4 pin Wa am Power Switch 300374 Control Knob Digital Display with LEFT and RIGHT buttons www dawneguipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 815 899 3663 DIGITAL CONTROL INSTALLATION amp PROGRAMMING INSTALLATION Once hydrualic control valve is securely attached to the planter begin assembling the wiring harness for digital control Attach pressure transducer cable Dawn part 90382 2 to the pressure transducer and solenoid cable Dawn part 90382 1 to solenoid and join with T fitting Dawn part 90382 3 Attach armoroed cable and run to quick fitting Dawn part 90382 9 at bulkhead Refer to parts diagram ab
4. Hydraulic horsepower is a function of flow and pressure If you are running at a very high flow for a given amount of horsepower you will reduce your maximum pressure Solution is to reduce the flow to 10 209 of the system maximum or more typically 2 3gpm www dawneguipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 815 899 3663 Dawn Parts 2014_1_400124_ELC pue JeonpsueJ eJnsseud eJnsseud plouajos jueuieoejdeu 606 3 6 1106 9129 JeMOg 828506 Ol _ 91920 o 1 28206 S 2 51049913 7 6006 6 plougjos 91929 2ed 28506 r pcse06 8 plouejos e a 6406 1919 9 6 28506 z 6 68506 9 490npsuej eJnsseig ejge9 2 29206 I uonduoseg uonduoseg 210012913 100 Fax 815 899 3663 Toll Free 800 554 0007 www dawnequipment com 2012 Dawn Equipment Company Inc 370 N Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA Dawn Parts 2014_1_400124_HYD uoun GHOWS SSHOWS 95106 8 Loirs
5. following section for detail If you have questions contact your Dawn dealer or Dawn Eguipment Company for installation advice PLANTER ROW UNIT WIDTH The three most common planter widths are defined below To insure fit measure the width of the flying W or row unit mount bracket prior to ordering Gfx units The Gfx yoke Dawn p n 200959 is 12 75 wide NOTE All figures show motion of travel from left to right John Deere NARROW 11 5 flying W Requires Dawn kit 300423 Use supplied Deere washers between parallel arms amp GFX mounting plate NOTE Bauer ships most of their toolbars with planters with the John Deere narrow unit configuration where the parallel arms sit on the OUTSIDE of the flying W 2012 Dawn Eguipment Company Inc 370 Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA John Deere WIDE 13 5 flying W e Requires Dawn kit 300424 which includes 3 8 spacers NOTE John Deere ships most of their toolbars 1770 for example with planters in this wide row unit configuration where the parallel arms sit on the INSIDE of the flying W Kinze Units 12 5 flying W e Requires Dawn kit 300475 which includes 1 2 spacers Use supplied Kinze washers between parallel arms amp GFX mounting plate NOTE Kinze ships most of their compatible row units in this configuration with the parallel arms on
6. generates high amplitude sound ie dryers vacuums etc ear protection is strongly recommended RESPIRATOR MASK Carefully read all safety information associated with any chemicals you will be handling Use a respirator mask when using hazardous chemicals ie Insecticides NH3 etc WORK GLOVES If working around machinery with sharp edges or rough metal surfaces work gloves may prevent a few stitches Work gloves are inexpensive and are really worth the investment 2012 Dawn Eguipment Company Inc 370 Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA STEEL TOED BOOTS A good pair of steel toed boots can safe your toes Avoid an unfortunate accident and protect your feet FIRST AID KIT In order to minimize the risk of infection every shop and tractor should have a complete first aid kit FIRST AID KIT CONTENTS According to the National Agricultural Safety Database NASD and Canadian Agricultural Safety Association CASA each first aid kit should include the following e Poison First Aid Kit with syrup of Ipecac and charcoal e Sterile first aid dressings in sealed envelope 2 x 2 for small wounds 4 4 for larger wounds and a compress to stop bleeding e Tongue blades e Stainless steel bandage scissors strong enough to cut denim Tweezers Eye was solution Thermometer Safety pins Ace bandage Band aids Roller bandage 1 x 5 yds for fingers Roller bandage 2 5 yd
7. supplied pre programmed If not the steps below can be used to program the display With the tractor turned off disconnect the data cable from the back of the digital control box Leave the power supply plugged in While simultaneously holding down both buttons on the front of the display turn the power switch on The screen should briefly display showing that you have entered programming mode NOTE To change the highlighted value press the RIGHT button To change the menu hold down the LEFT button and press the RIGHT button The first menu will appear as does not scroll through with the LEFT button until it does When the range menu appears press the RIGHT button to scroll through the options Select the ERE option and press BOTH buttons simultaneously to move onto the next menu The next menus is Press the RIGHT button to scroll through options until you see Press BOTH buttons to move on to the next menu The next menu is Press the RIGHT button to scroll through the options until you see Press BOTH buttons to move on to the next menu The next menu is I Press the RIGHT button to scroll through the options until the display reads just a single Press BOTH buttons to move on to the next menu The next menu is Press the RIGHT button and scroll through the options until the display reads 89 Press BOTH buttons to move on to the next menu The next menu is Press the RIGHT button to scroll
8. the OUTSIDE of the flying W www dawnequipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 Fax 815 899 3663 SETBACK ROWS Some rows on your planter may face significant interference from varying design necessities such as folding points seed vacuum tubes weldments toolbar and wing lift tires to name a few In these situations it will be necessary to install setback kits to insure proper function of your Gfx row Cleaners A Dawn setback kit is required for all setback units tm 222222222 Use supplied Deere washers between parallel arms amp setback plates Use Dawn bushings between flying W and setback plates 1 AW TT kit 300388 0 Correct orientation of Dawn setback mount plates with Deere airbag spacer NOTE Deere hardware supplied by dealer or third party Dawn does not and will not stock John Deere parts John Deere parts and part numbers subject to change without notice 2012 Dawn Eguipment Company Inc 370 Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA PRE INSTALLATION SPACER KITS www dawnequipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 Fax 815 899 3663 PRE INSTALLATION BOLT CONFIGURATIONS MOUNTING PLATE BOLT CONFIGURATION Please refer to these diagrams for a selection of the most common bolt configurations in order to place your Dawn Gfx mounting plates and Gfx row unit correctly in relation to your planter row unit and toolbar As a gener
9. through the values until the screen reads 9 Press BOTH buttons to move onto the next item which is the End Program menu Locate the menu Press the RIGHT button to change this to FT Press BOTH buttons to save 10 Turn system off plug data cord in and restart power www dawneguipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 815 899 3663 OPERATION BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT and INITIAL OPERATION The Dawn fx kit has been designed to be able to bleed the hydraulic circuit by purging air out of the system from either end of the tool bar In practice it will be virtually impossible to completely bleed the system in the shop A certain amount of air will simply need to work itself out over time You will be able to sufficiently bleed the system using the following procedure WARNING Before you activate your hydraulic circuit make sure that all connections are tight Even if you think you ve checked all the fittings go back and do it again Attach one end of a 1 4 flexible hose to the bleed valve and run the hose into a bucket Repeat for bleed valve on Opposite end of the planter tip You will be running a few gallons of hydraulic fluid through the system for initial bleed procedure Be sure to use appropriately sized receptacles in order to prevent spills Make sure that the pressure setting in the system is set to its minimum by moving the pressure control knob on the control box counter clockwise until it stop
10. 800 554 0007 815 899 3663 INSTALLATION MOUNT PLATES UNIVERSAL MOUNT PLATE INSTALLATION Gfx YOKE amp CYLINDER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION Once mounting plates are installed the cylinder assembly IMPORTANT Before attempting installation read the previous can be attached to the planter Refer to the BOLT CONFIG sections of this manual outlining spacer kits and bolt configura URATION section of this manual for proper bolt placement tions for proper mounting information As a general rule planter and yoke attachment manufacturers differ in their dimensions and will reguire differ ent spacers and bolt configurations tip Installation of the mounting plates row units is best per formed with the toolbar in planting position on a level floor inside a shop Individual preference may vary tip You may want to work on only one side of the row unit at a time to avoid fully detaching unit from frame Setback rows will reguire full removal 1 Remove pressure from down force springs and or air bags attached to row units See OEM manual for directions 2 With planter row unit properly supported remove parallel link bushing bolts one side at a time If you are install ing a set back kit remove all four parallel link bolts and move row unit back 3 inches to accomodate set back plate 3 Bolt Gfx mounting plate according to the previous sections outlined in this manual Pay attention to OEM bushing and hardware placement
11. Dawn Model 5010 GroundFX Row Cleaner Assembly and Operation Manual iW N 5 2014_02_5010 Introduction PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL It is strongly recommended that you become familiar with all operation and maintenance procedures concerning your Dawn agricultural eguipment Failure to follow safety recommendations while this implement is in operation and or failure to properly store this implement and or failure to adeguately prepare this implement for transport could result in eguipment damage personal injury or death Please make yourself aware of all federal and local laws that may apply to the transport use and sale of this implement USING THIS MANUAL All Dawn manuals are named and numbered and should be considered a principal element of the device they accompany Please ensure this manual is kept in a location not subject to extreme conditions i e excess humidity hydraulic fluid exposed to natural elements etc Please ensure that this manual remains with the implement if traded leased or sold WARRANTY INFORMATION All new Dawn Equipment company products carry a limited warranty Warranty assurances vary by device and can be found in the appendices of this or any other Dawn Equipment Company users manual Warranty information is also available upon request by contacting Dawn toll free at 800 554 0007 or you can request a copy in writing Request warranty information by e mail
12. EPRESENTATIONS BY DAWN AND THE DEALERS TO THE PURCHASE OR USER AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES OF DAWN AND THE DEALERS NO OTHER PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR TO ASSUME ANY OTHER LIABILITY ON BEHALF OF DAWN AND THE DEALERS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED BY THE PURCHASER TO ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER D The instruction manual supplied with the Product contains important maintenance and service information Read the manual and follow the recommendations contained herein Please remember that failures due to improper maintenance or service are not covered by the Limited Warranty Dawn Eguipment Company reserves the right to make changes in design or specifications at any time without obligation to purchasers or eguipment and components previously sold This warranty shall not be altered or changed in any way www dawneguipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 Fax 815 899 3663
13. Manual to adjust Dawn tools Override adjustment under cap www dawneguipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 Fax 815 899 3663 MULTIPLE VALVE STACKING amp PLUMBING VALVE STACKING amp ATTACHMENT Stacking valves for multiple sections can reduce the number of hydraulic tractor ports being used With the valves properly attached only one set of positive pressure PRESS and return flow RTN ports per stack are connected to the tractors SCVs ports All valves will need to be wired independently for individual control NOTE If you are not stacking valves proceed to step 4 1 Use 1 4 allen key to remove port plugs on the top and or bottom of the control valve bodies you are stacking Only remove plugs from ports you plant to connect _ N Q Hydraulic through ports for stack assembly 2 Lubricate O ring Dawn part 90317 with clean hydraulic fluid and place in open port 3 Place control valve bodies in position and secure with appropriate length 3 8 hex head cap screws and nuts Use 10016 torque to secure nuts N _ NL i to Oo ak SS 4 Once your valve stacks are assembled and secured attach them to your planter using two 1 2 socket head cap screws o
14. PRESS This Female 8 ORB port shipped with 8mm Allen plug connects your tractors positive pressure SCV port to the hydraulic circuit RTN This Female 6 ORB shipped with 1 4 SAE plug port connects your hydraulic circuit to your tractors return pressure SCV port TANK This Female 8 ORB port shipped with 8mm Allen plug connects the hydraulic circuit to your tractors low pressure tank case drain WARNING Do NOT tie Dawn fx tools into line running higher than 20gpm it will damage the valve N CAUTION Do NOT EVER operate the circuit without at least one TANK drain line connected or when blocked Operation of the control unit with the TANK drain line plugged is guaranteed to damage the control valve CAUTION If you are using a power beyond port you will need to source a needle valve to control flow as these ports aren t regulated and will damage the Dawn control valve When adjusting the needle valve slowly open the valve un til whistling stops NOTE It MAY possible to attach the PRESS and RTN ports to a T fitting in order to tie it in with Variable Rate Drive by increasing the flow rate slightly It will NOT be possible to tie into a Variable Rate Drive that utilizes load sensing Dawn recommends using a dedicated remote for fx tools 2012 Dawn Eguipment Company Inc 370 Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA Tie into planters case drain line Bulkhead To row unit
15. al rule you will want to mount your Gfx units in a way that allows free movement along the full length of travel DO NOT tighten bolts until mount plates and Gfx yoke are installed Refer to bolt torque specifications in the following installation guide DO NOT over tighten bolts NOTE All figures show motion of travel from left to right Correct Incorrect Correct NOTE All bolt pairs must be aligned vertically Do 1 2 spacers included in kit 7300475 for Kinze planter row units O oe O H mil Kinze 12 5 row unit width with 1 2 spacers between Gfx yoke and mounting plate 2012 Dawn Equipment Company Inc 370 N Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA 3 8 spacers included in kit 300424 for H John Deere Wide H planter row units John Deere 13 5 row unit width with 3 8 spacers between Gfx yoke and mounting plate No spacers necessary for Narrow planter row units DB toolbars with 11 5 John Deere planter row unit width use NO spacers between Gfx yoke and mounting plate 7 o For John Deere units with long parallel links www
16. at info dawnequipment com or by US post at Dawn Equipment Company PO Box 497 Sycamore IL 60178 Dawn Equipment Company prides itself on the manufacture of quality American made row crop tools Warranties will be honored by Dawn to dealers authorized to sell Dawn Equipment products who in turn honor such warranties to the original retail purchaser Should this equipment be improperly cared for or should it be modified to change performance beyond OEM specifications applicable Dawn warranties will become void and Dawn sponsored implement improvements will not be granted 2012 Dawn Equipment Company Inc 370 N Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA DISCLAIMER Dawn Equipment Company makes no claim to the safety or reliability of non Dawn OEM parts or whole goods used in conjunction with Dawn OEM equipment and shall not be held responsible for any personal injury or property damage or for any complications with operational performance caused by non Dawn OEM parts or whole goods used in conjunction with Dawn OEM equipment Please familiarize yourself with the users manuals and safety recommendations of all non Dawn OEM equipment WEIGHTS AND MEASURES All Dawn Equipment Company part and whole good designs adhere to the United states Customary Unit System Inch Pound All measurements in this manual are labeled using only the aforementioned units unless otherwise explicitly specified ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Additional informat
17. dawneguipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 815 899 3663 PRE INSTALLATION BOLT CONFIGURATIONS For John Deere units with 14 or 15 Trashwheels 68 ce 7 1770NT middle rows where plate is welded under toolbar For toolbar rows near gauge wheel weldments 2012 Dawn Eguipment Company Inc 370 Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA H OO i lt For instances where attaching the mounting plate lower in relation to the toolbar is needed you can mount the stem higher using only one bolt to mate the bottom hole of the stem to the top hole of the Gfx arm NOTE The diagrams compiled represent SOME of the most common configurations Your specific planter may need a mounting configuration not mentioned in this guide Please call Dawn Eguipment for interferences not encountered in this document tip In most cases you will be able to shift a row unit side to side by small margins to clear potential interference Be sure to measure your planters row units to check their spacings before attempting to shift any row units www dawneguipment com Toll Free
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19. ean as possible When performing installation avoid exposing the hydraulic circuit to the open air until it is absolutely necessary to complete an assembly step Minimizing the contamination of the hydraulic components with dirt and debris will have a direct effect on the longevity of the seals and other components PROTECTIVE CASTING The protective casting makes up a large portion of the Gfx unit volume This protective casting encases a hydraulic accumulator which stores a large amount of energy Never remove the protective cover from the unit without first discharging hydraulic pressure from the circuit The accumulator should be serviced only after pressure is removed from the unit No service or modification should be done to the accumulator _ Fr Accumulator number 2012 Dawn Equipment Company Inc 370 N Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA Name plate with serial TAMPER PROOF COVER The tamper proof cover is located on the relief valve which comes installed on the pressure control manifold Do not remove damage or destroy this protective cover Do not change relief valve settings All service to this manifold should be done by an authorized Dawn distributor or by Dawn Equipment Company HH Ou Tamper proof cover p PINCH POINTS The Gfx is a dynamic device which connects many points of articulation where hands or loose clothing can become caught Fo
20. esidue is thicker than the length of exposed tooth of the Trashwheel NOTE For most shipments Trashwheel hub and depth band assembly is taken care of in house by Dawn If your Trashwheels have been shipped already assembled feel free to skip this procedure www dawnequipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 815 899 3663 INSTALLATION TRASHWHEELS NOTE Parts subject to change Please refer to attached parts dia INSTALLATION OF STEM ASSEMBLY gram at the end of this manual For updated parts please refer Once Traswheels are assembled and installed on the stems to www DawnEguipment com you can install them into the arm weldments of the Gfx primary row unit structure 1 Lightly grease O ring and place into groove on the underside of the aluminum Supercap Do not install pipe 4 Slide stem assembly into the receiver tube of the Gfx plug until the end swing arm assembly Stem will have a bit of play in receiver tube and fit loosely 2 To assemble Trashwheel with depth band insert each bolt through hub flange Trashwheel Supercap depth 2 Insert upper bolt to retain assembly Thread nut onto upper band and loosely thread on nut Repeat for the other two bolt and tighten down securely Repeat with lower bolt bolts and nut 3 Once all nuts are threaded onto bolts tighten down making sure not to crack depth bands 3 Thread on and tighten down jam nut to secure retention bolts 4 After all Trashwheels a
21. f appropriate length H 2012 Dawn Equipment Company Inc 370 N Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA NETWORKING MULTIPLE SECTIONS Once your valve stack is assembled plumb ONE control valve to the tractor s hydraulic ports PRESS RTN and TANK Refer to the following page to plumb the master valve Hydraulic fluid flows between the valves Each con trol valve will need to be properly connected to a digital control box To each section of fx tools to be controlled Leave unused ports plugged RTN NOTE Read your tractors manual or contact its manufacturer for details concerning hydraulic port sizes connections and flow www dawnequipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 815 899 3663 CONTROL VALVE SETUP PLUMBING To tractor tractor SCV port SCV port HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE PLUMBING Typically the valve will be mounted on the tongue of the planter at the bulkhead so that it is not permanently tied to the tractor The gauge should be installed so that the trac tor operator can see it from her his seat Quick electronic couplers with dust shields are provided for safe storage of your planter The following guide will help to identify the ports and connections on your hydraulic control valve s PLTR This Female 8 ORB port connects the control valve to Dawn fx tools
22. g as hereafter provided is made by Dawn to Dealers Dealers authorized by Dawn to sell the products involved and each selling Dealer in turn make such warranties to the original retail purchaser Purchaser A Duration and Extent of Warranty 1 Products except all working moving and all or any parts subject to wear except as hereafter provided which are defective in materials or workmanship as delivered to the Purchaser by Dealer will be repaired by a Dealer or replaced by Dawn only as Dawn elects without charge for materials or labor if such defect appears in not more than 12 months or from and after the date of delivery to the Purchase by the Dealer 2 Dawn warrants that the Trashwheels planter attachment wheels Dawn part 5 200015 101550 102185M L 102185M R and Curvetine closing wheels Dawn part 102540F will not bend or break during its useful lifetime Liability of Dawn for defective parts or material is specifically limited to the value of the parts or materials only 4 parts or materials requiring work MUST be returned by delivery to the selling Dealer for repair or for delivery to Dawn within thirty 30 days of occurrence of the defect or failure of the part or material all freight prepaid by the Dealer upon Dealer warranty form available by reguest from Dawn Upon completion of the warranty work Dawn will ship parts or material to the Dealer freight prepaid by Dawn 5 All decis
23. general very simple to operate By turning the control knob you can apply as much pressure as is necessary to achieve the desired level of row cleaning There are however a few tips we would like to pass on FLOW RATE Run the minimum flow rate necessary Usually on Deere planters this is a setting of 5 7 with the maximum ever used being about 1 5 This is on a scale of 1 10 so for most tractors you will be using less than 10 of the available flow Any additional flow will simply waste power and also increase the stress and temperature on the control manifold valves and also the tractor oil temperature FRAME HEIGHT Dawn tools are designed to work best when the tool bar is kept within 2 inches of the industry standard height of 20 from the bottom of the tool bar to the ground This is the case with all Dawn planter attachments and implements Generally the Gfx unit is used on larger planters with multiple sections and a central fill seed distribution system on the center of the frame On planters of this type the center of the frame almost always runs deeper than the ends of the wings If you do NOT have markers on the planter you may want to consider adding a weight kit to the ends of the frame if necessary to level out the length of the tool bar especially on narrow row spaced planters NOTE Do NOT check the frame height on concrete or similar surface Measuring tool bar height must be done in the field tip Consult your plante
24. gs should be removed and the supplied grease zerk installed for greasing Grease should be injected into the hub until you see clean grease exiting the seal area at the back of the hub Wipe off excess grease with a rag CLEANING At the end of each season the Gfx row units should be hosed down to remove excess grit It is OK to use a pressure washer to do this however strong solvents and soaps should NOT be used For best results the planter should be connected to the tractor and the Gfx system hy draulic pressure should be set at around 50 this will al low the cylinder rod to be extended slightly so any dirt and debris around the cylinder rod seal can be flushed out Use the pressure washer without heat and lightly hose off the area around the rod seal to flush any debris that might have become lodged in that area After completion cycle the units up and down a few times and release all hydraulic pressure to continue cleaning 2012 Dawn Equipment Company Inc 370 N Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA TROUBLE SHOOTING If during operation the engagement of the hydraulic circuit causes the pressure immediate rise to the system relief 2500psi and at the same time the electronic control is unresponsive it is likely that the main SCV return line is not fully connected If the Dawn fx control system is operating properly in every way except that it does not seem to be generating enough pressure check that your flow rate is not too high
25. he hose is kinked during assembly or installation the hose must be discarded end of the daisy chain Bleed Valve Bleed Valve 2012 Dawn Equipment Company Inc 370 N Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA Bleed Valve www dawnequipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 815 899 3663 CONTROL VALVE SETUP WIRING WIRING THE CONTROL VALVE The Dawn fx control Kit comes with several cables which need to be assembled correctly in order to function properly Please take note of the following diagram for correct connections NOTE Refer to parts breakdown at the end of this document for individual parts number for reference and or replacement Digital control box RAM mounted in cab of tractor Coupler with cap stays with the tractor 2012 Dawn Eguipment Company Inc 370 Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA DIGITAL CONTROL BOX The primary function of this control box is to monitor and regulate the hydraulic pressure within the Dawn fx circuit in order to apply the appropriate amount of down pressure to your fx row unit Take note of the gauge attached to the hydraulic control valve stack which precisely measures the hydraulic pressure within the circuit The digital readout on the control box
26. ion on this and any other Dawn tool can be found on the web at www dawnequipment com You may also contact Dawn for information by phone at 800 554 0007 or by fax at 815 899 3663 or by email at info dawnequipment com www dawnequipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 815 899 3663 Table of Contents General 1 Safety 8 2 Safety Gear amp First Gfx Safety Hydraulic GFX Unit 51 Universal Mounting 7 ROW Unit PUN ses tesa FF Mounting Plate Bolt cd 5 1 oP cae 11 HC YF Trashwheel 0 Offset Vs 1 1 Depth 5 Stem Assembly Orientation Hydraulic CINQUE i Gn DN yr 14 Hose Assembly and
27. ions by Dawn pertaining to warranty are final B Warranty Exclusions Dawn will not be responsible for any of the following 1 Defects of damage resulting from use repairs or service performed in a manner not approved by Dawn or from repairs or service performed by someone other than an authorized Dawn Dealer service department after approval from Dawn or Dawn to repair or replace the product involved 2 Defects damage or failure resulting from any alteration or additions done in a manner not approved by Dawn 3 Defects damage or failure or deprecation resulting from wear and tear accidents misuses negligence improper maintenance or improper protection and storage 2012 Dawn Equipment Company Inc 370 N Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA 4 INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUD ING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF TIME LOSS OF CROPS INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR OTHER MACHINERY EQUIP MENT OR VEHICLE USED WITH THE PRODUCTS COST OF RENTALS OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCTS OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS C Remedies Exclusive NO Other Warranties The obligations of Dawn and the Dealers are limited to the obligations set forth in this Limited Warranty THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF DAWN AND THE DEALERS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES BY DAWN OR THE DEALER OF CONDITION QUALITY MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED AS ARE ALL OTHER R
28. ittings and hoses that are rated to at least the maximum published pressure of the hydraulic circuit Refer to your tractor hydraulic pump literature to determine this pressure Analog gauges cannot be used to accurately measure surge or peak pressures as they repre sent an average HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT ROUTING Hose routing is extremely important in order to prevent premature component failure due to flow restriction from heat deformation kinking twisting etc This guide will provide some basic hose routing recommendations to avoid common problems Due to the varied nature of planters and tractor configurations some common sense must be used to determine optimum hose routing options Length Hose length will vary depending on motion absorbtion pressure variants restraints supports and machine toler ances Always run a hose slightly longer than the actual difference to account for these conditions Securing Hoses amp Physical Stress In certain instances retaining securing and preventing hoses from damage by kinking frame interference or twist ing will be necessary It is important to ensure that this process does not add a point of stress or wear on the line Excessive flexing twisting kinking tensile side loads ac cute bend radius and vibration can significantly reduce the life of the hose or in some cases lead to premature failure if the hose is not secured properly Any hose that is kinked or cracked before installation m
29. ll applications it is not necessary to run your Dawn Trashwheels in the intersecting position In conventionally tilled ground intersecting wheels can result in plugging problems ONLY 14 inch wheels with straight teeth can be set to the intersecting position 12 75 inch and 15 inch wheels MUST be set in the offset position FOR MOST APPLICATIONS AN OFFSET CONFIGURATION IS PREFERRED AAA Left Hand Right Hand NOTE To funnel residue outward from the center of the planter assemble half of your Trashwheels in the LEFT handed configu ration and half of your Trashwheels in the RIGHT handed con figuration NOTE Trashwheels are directional Proper installation reguires that the Trashwheels be assembled with tines sweeping back from the direction of travel 2012 Dawn Eguipment Company Inc 370 Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA DEPTH BANDS For most growers the default configuration of the Gfx unit includes the molded poly depth band The depth band acts as a gauge to keep the Trashwheels from becoming too aggressive In some heavy residue conditions it will be better to remove the depth band in order to increase the aggressiveness of the Trashwheel If you are no tilling into heavy corn stalks and the unit is not moving as much residue as you want at maximum hydraulic pressure the first thing you should do is remove the depth bands The depth bands limit the amount of tooth that is exposes and in some cases the field r
30. ll void any and all warranties through Dawn Equipment Company Please read your manual before attempting any repair work to your Dawn tool If you need to work on your Dawn tool make sure to support it before partially or fully removing it from the attachment points Do not adjust your Dawn tools while they are moving Before making adjustments to your Dawn fx tool make sure to disengage the hydraulic circuit and disconnect the power source PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL Please familiarize yourself with all waste disposal laws applicable to your area before dumping www dawnequipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 815 899 3663 SAFETY GEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Wearing proper attire when working on agricultural eguipment is a critical safety precaution Loose clothing or accessories may become entangled in moving parts causing serious injury or death Please ensure that loose cuffs shirts belts jewelry etc are secured such that they cannot be drawn into moving machinery Stay aware of your surroundings when in the proximity of machinery that is either moving or has the potential for spontaneous movement Eguip yourself with all recommended safety accessories and develop a strategy for ensuring their use when needed SAFETY GLASSES GOGGLES If you will be using hazardous chemicals or are striking cutting or grinding metal make sure you are wearing eye protection EARPLUGS SOUND MUFFLERS When working around eguipment that
31. ove for assembly configuration Route data cable s from bulkhead into cab of tractor taking care not to create interference with doors or any tractor tool bar controls NOTE Due to various tractor designs it may be necessary to use a cable extension Some articulated tractors require as much as 15 extra feet of cable to connect the hydraulic control valve on the tool bar tongue to the digital control box in the tractor s cabin The digital control box comes with a RAM type mounting attached to it To install detach the base and fasten it securely in a location which is convenient to view and operate while inside the tractor Connect data cable from hydraulic control valve to the digital control box mounted in tractor s cab Turn the control knob all the way counter clockwise to the Zero position Take the yellow power cable Dawn part 90382 8 and connect it to the tractor s auxiliary 12V power source The power cable is set up such that BLUE IS HOT and BROWN IS GROUND NOTE It is assumed you will have a 12V source due to the design of the unit you will overload the circuit if higher voltages are used Connect yellow power cable to the center two pin port on the Dawn fx digital control box If it is getting power correctly the display should illuminate when the power switch is turned on 2012 Dawn Equipment Company Inc 370 N Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA PROGRAMMING Typically the digital control will be
32. r manual on how to make adjustments It is also possible to alleviate this problem by running the row units under the center section in a higher hole setting than the wings so that under the full weight of the central seed fill hopper the frame height will be more uniform www dawnequipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 815 899 3663 MAINTENANCE amp TROUBLESHOOTING Frame Level Because the Gfx unit is frame mounted it is important to remember that it is designed to work best when the tool bar is level This is the case with all Dawn planter attachments and implements Extreme nose up and nose down angles of attack will lead to poor performance not only from your Dawn tool but from the whole planter CARE MAINTENANCE and STORAGE WARNING Always store the disconnected Gfx unit with pressure removed from the circuit Please refer to your tractor manual on the best way to do this Failure to release stored hydraulic pressure could result in injury or death NOTE No lubrication is reguired on the Gfx arm and cylinder assembly The pivot bushings on the cylinder and arm are greaseless and have Never Seize applied to them at assembly to prevent corrosion Under extreme use in conditions where very abrasive soils are present it may be advisable to unbolt the arms to clean and re lubricate the bushings annually LUBRICATION The Trashwheel hubs are the main lubrication point on the Gfx unit Every 120 acres per row the pipe plu
33. r your safety please be aware of how the unit Operates and stay clear of pinch points WARNING Operating or servicing the Gfx or planter row unit with Gfx hydraulic circuit charged may result in loss of limb or death Only service unit with hydraulic line pressure discharged WARNING Never remove unit fixing bolts without first discharging the circuit pressure and supporting the planter row unit with a jack or by resting on ground To COMMON PINCH 5 POINTS www dawneguipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 815 899 3663 PRE INSTALLATION SPACER KITS UNIVERSAL MOUNTING SYSTEM The Dawn Gfx and its universal mounting system is de signed to fit a variety of modern planters Due to the nature and variety of Original Eguipment Manufacturers OEMs installation of individual row units will depend on a highly variable set of circumstances As a result care needs to be taken to insure compatibility as well as proper installation procedure There may arise situations in which it will take some basic logistical skill in order to complete a functional and safe installation If you do not feel comfortable installing your row units please contact your dealer For updated information about Dawn products please visit us online at www DawnEguipment com or call us toll free at 800 554 0007 NOTE Some areas of interference may be alleviated with Dawn setback kits Please check the setback row diagrams in the
34. re assembled clamp a stem weldment into a bench vise by its square tube Due to forging die wear you may need to insert a flat head screw driver to secure nut when tightening 9 Attach assembled Trashwheels to stem weldment by inserting bolt through washer stem weldment and into Trashwheel hub tip If you are in loose worked ground you can raise stem for less aggressive row cleaning action tip It is easier to bolt the leading wheel to the stem j weldment before the rear wheel due to wrench clearance 2012 Dawn Equipment Company Inc 370 N Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA www dawneguipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 Fax 815 899 3663 HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY amp ROUTING HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY Dawn hydraulic systems use multiple standardized con nections which are non interchangable It is important to recognize each component to determine a proper connec tion to avoid death personal injury and or property dam age ww N CAUTION Many planters reguire special considerations for hydraulic line routing If a custom hose is needed use only CE approved SAE 100R2 hose with a minimum operating pressure of 3000psi Daisy chain hoses should be a 1 4in hose using Parker or equivalent 4 ORFS O Ring Face Seal hose ends Dawn does not accept any liability for the performance of hoses made by a 3rd party PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS When installing or assembling hydraulic fittings and hos es itis important to use f
35. s www dawneguipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 815 899 3663 HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY amp ROUTING Hydraulic Draft Hose A hose will need to be made to run from the control valve s PLTR port down the length of the draft tube to the end of the daisy chain of row units pictured in the diagram below as Draft Hose This will be the standard 3 8 SAE 100R2 hose with a minimum operating pressure of 3000psi Draft Hose All daisy chain connections i 4 Hydraulic Hose Routing Around Frame Pivots It will often be necessary to break with the simple daisy chain of hydraulic routing between row unitsaround the pivoting joints in the frame Usually it is only necessary to do specialized hydraulicrouting around the joints where the tool bar folds Bleed Valves Each control section needs at least ONE bleed valve located at the furthest point from the valve on the daisy chain When plumbing into the middle of a daisy chain bleed valves are necessary at each Frame Pivots Minimum Bend Radius To achieve optimum hose routing and to avoid hose or circuit failure through kinking stress and other flow restriction problems setup and installation must adhere to a minimum bend radius which does not kink the hose If t
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37. s or in the 0 setting You want to be running a minimum amount of pressure during the bleeding process As previously noted there should be a bleed adapter at each end of the tool bar Open BOTH ends slightly at this time Keep the knob on the Dawn digital control box at zero and tune the tractors SCV hydraulic control to 1 2 GPM gallons per minute or at about 5 of maximum flow N CAUTION Running the tractors SCV flow at more than 20GPM across the pressure control valve will generate too much heat and will shorten component life spans The Dawn fx row units have very small single acting hydraulic cylinders As a result very little hydraulic flow is required for efficient operation Gradually increase pressure setting on the electronic control knob until a slow steady stream of fluid is flowing from the bleed adapters At this point you will likely see spurts and surging coming out of the bleed adapters Continue the bleed process until you see basically clean fluid coming out 2012 Dawn Equipment Company Inc 370 N Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA 6 Once clean hydraulic fluid flows freely from the bleed adapter close the bleed valves Cycle the circuit a few times using the digital control knob then re open the bleed adapters to release air bubbles After you have cycled about 10 gallons of fluid through the system you can consider the circuit sufficiently bled OPERATION OF THE Dawn fx UNIT Dawn fx tools are in
38. s to hold dressings in place Adhesive tape Triangular bandages for a sling or as a covering over a larger dressing e _ Cotton balls for cleaning wounds or applying medication e Splints 1 4 thick 1 2 wide 12 15 long for splinting broken arms and legs e 70 isopropyl alcohol and tincture green soap in a covered container for cleaning Ice packs chemical ice bags to use to reduce swelling Several pairs of disposable latex or nitrile gloves Waterless hand wash Emergency tourniquet or elastic wrap tubing Amputation preservation kit consisting of plastic bags one large garbage bag four kitchen sized and two bread bags www dawnequipment com Toll Free 800 554 0007 Fax 815 899 3663 SAFETY INFORMATION Gfx SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS WARNING It is imperative that you familiarize yourself with this device and its operation before attempting any service or operation HYDRAULIC CONSIDERATIONS WARNING The Gfx is a high pressure hydraulic device Always fully discharge any system pressure prior to attempting any service of the hydraulic system Always make sure hydraulic fittings are tight before operation Consult your tractor owner manual if necessary to determine proper way of discharging system pressure Always place SCV valve into float position prior to disconnecting from tractor WARNING The Gfx unit is a high precision hydraulic device Always try to work on assembly in a shop environment that is as cl
39. ust be discarded 2012 Dawn Equipment Company Inc 370 N Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITONS Environmental wear from ultraviolet radiation sunlight heat ozone moisture salt chemicals and air pollutants can call premature wear and lead to failure if not replaced WARNING Though JIC ORB and ORFS hydraulic fittings are incompatible and should not fit together ALWAYS make sure you have an appropriately matched male female connection WARNING Do not use attach under pressure quick couplers The Dawn fx circuit stores hydraulic energy Itis dangerous to keep stored energy in the circuit when detached for storage CAUTION To maximise the life and operational consistency of your hydraulic units take care to reduce likelihood of contamination of the hydraulic circuit Leave caps on unused hydraulic hose ends and fittings When installing wipe a small amount of hydraulic oil on the O ring prior to assembly of a connection CONTROL VALVE COMPONENTS Familiarize yourself with the location and function each component on your Dawn hydraulic control valve Refer to parts breakdown for specific part numbers Pressure Transducer Gives digital pressure signal to control box Pressure Gauge EU Relief Valve with Tamper Proof Cover DO NOT ADJUST Preset to 2500psi Solenoid with electronic control takes signal from cab
40. wn safety sign or have further questions about the safety recommendations on this or any other Dawn product please contact Dawn Equipment Company at 800 554 0007 SAFETY TRIGGERS Several safety symbols appear with their associated safety words throughout your Dawn Equipment user manual is important to recognize and understand these safety sig nals in order to take appropriate action as necessary 4 DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in serious injury or death and or property damage WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in serious injury or death and or property damage N CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury and or property damage REPORTING AN EMERGENCY Ensure that you have access to a radio or a mobile phone when operating or repairing farm machinery Working with a partner whenever possible significantly increases the chances of receiving timely emergency care should one party become severely injured and or incapacitated 2012 Dawn Equipment Company Inc 370 N Cross Sycamore IL 60178 USA MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP For safety reasons it is important to keep your implements in proper working order Unauthorized modifications to Dawn Equipment Company products may compromise the efficiency and or safe operation of the product and wi
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