Land Pride APS1560 User's Manual
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1. 00000s 11 Tractor Hook up e R e e R R RR RR cee ee 11 Transporting 2 eee ee 11 Filling the Seed Box 11 How the Seeder Works nuu 12 Operating the Seeder eae 12 Parking the Seeder 0 000 eeee 13 General Operating Instructions 13 Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved Section 3 Adjustments 14 Front Roller Angle Adjustment 14 Mud Scraper Adjustment Optional 14 Front Mud Scrapers auaa aaaea 14 Rear Mud Scrapers aana 14 Special Instructions for Spike Rollers 14 Drive Chain Engagement 15 Speed Change Sprocket 0005 16 High Range Set up 000 16 Low Range Set up es 16 Seeding Adjustments seas 17 Seed Rate Charts English 18 Seed Rate Charts Metric 20 Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication 22 Maintenance e e cece es 22 Roller Chains a a a a a wei ete tie eles 22 Cleaning and Storing a aaaa aaea 22 Lubrication Points 0 00 eee 23 Feed Cup Drive Sprocket Square Bore 23 Front Roller Bearings 23 Rear Roller Bearings 24 Roller Chains 24 Section 5 Specifications amp Capacities 25 Section 6 Features and Benefits 26 Section 7 Troubleshooting 27 Section 8 Appendix 28 Land Pride provides this publication2. 7 and remove driven chain 4 Rearrange speed change sprocket 6 so that the larger 35 tooth sprocket is behind the smaller 19 tooth sprocket as shown 5 Secure sprocket with 5 8 flat washer 5 and 5 8 11 nut 4 Tighten nut to correct torque 6 Drive chain 3 should be 65 pitches long and driven chain 7 101 pitches long If drive chain has 73 pitches remove 8 pitches from it and add those 8 pitches to the driven chain 7 Replace 101 pitch driven chain 7 first and then the 65 pitch drive chain 3 8 Make sure idler sprocket 8 is pressing against the driven chain 9 Retention drive chain 3 by pressing down on idler sprocket 2 When tensioned properly tighten 3 8 flange lock nut 1 to maintain that tension Low Range Set up Refer to Figure 3 5 1 Loosen 3 8 flange lock nut 1 and drive tension sprocket 2 Remove drive chain 3 from speed change sprocket 6 2 Remove 5 8 nut 4 and 5 8 flat washer 5 3 Pull idler sprocket 8 away from driven chain 7 and remove driven chain 4 Rearrange speed change sprocket 6 so that the larger 35 tooth sprocket is in front of the smaller 19 tooth sprocket as shown 5 Secure sprocket with 5 8 flat washer 5 and 5 8 11 nut 4 Tighten nut to correct torque 6 Drive chain 3 should be 73 pitches long and driven chain 7 92 pitches long If driven chain has 101 pitches remove 8 pitches from it and add t
3. Machinery Safely A Comply with state and local laws A Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph DO NOT EXCEED Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping Some rough terrain require a slower speed A Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes ike A Use the following maximum speed tow load weight ratios as a guideline 20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of tractor 10 mph when weight is double the weight of tractor A IMPORTANT Do not tow a load that is more than double the weight of tractor A ay NYY NYY K a Z LINIAN ZININNS d Use A Safety Chain Practice Safe Maintenance A Do not grease or oil implement A A safety chain will help control drawn machinery should it separate from the tractor drawbar A Use a chain with the strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the towed machinery A Attach the chain to the tractor drawbar support or other specified anchor location Allow only enough slack in the chain to permit turning A Do not use safety chain for towing A Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment refer to Operator s Manual for additional information A Work in a clean dry area A Lower the implement to the ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove
4. Refer to Figure 3 2 Front Mud Scrapers 1 Loosen 3 8 16 hex nuts 1 amp 2 at both ends of the left front mud scraper 3 2 Rotate teeth of mud scraper towards the front roller to increase removal of mud and debris and away if scraper teeth are interfering with the roller 3 Retighten the four 3 8 16 GR5 hex head bolts and nuts 1 amp 2 to the proper torque 4 Repeat steps 1 2 amp 3 above for the right front mud scraper Rear Mud Scrapers 1 Loosen 3 8 16 hex nuts 4 amp 5 at both ends of the rear mud scraper 6 2 Rotate teeth of mud scraper towards the front roller to increase removal of mud and debris and away if scraper teeth are interfering with the roller 3 Retighten the four 3 8 16 GR5 hex head bolts and nuts 4 amp 5 to the proper torque Special Instructions for Spike Rollers 1 With front and rear spike rollers off the ground loosen round head square neck bolts 7 and adjust front and rear scrapers left or right to align slots up with the roller spikes Rotate spike rollers one or more revolutions to verify spikes are not touching the scraper teeth 2 Tighten front and rear 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 GR5 bolts 7 to the correct torque Mud Scraper Adjustments Figure 3 2 14 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 5 13 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments Drive Chain Engagement Refer to Figure 3 3 Soil that is v
5. 18 46 57 Kentucky Blue Grass Kilograms per 1000 Square High Range 0 2 5 8 12 14 18 Low Range 20 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 5 13 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments Cup Setting 0 5 to ts 20 25 30 s5 40 45 50 55 so jes 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 Lovegrass Sand Kilograms per Hectare High Range 0 100 157 214 271 328 384 441 498 555 612 669 726 783 840 897 953 1035 1093 151 1209 Low Range 0 31 49 68 86 104 122 140 158 176 194 211 230 248 266 284 302 320 338 357 375 Lovegrass Sand Kilograms per 1000 Square Meters High Range 0 10 16 21 27 33 39 44 50 56 62 67 73 79 84 90 96 104 110 116 122 Low Range 0 3 5 7 9 10 12 14 32 34 36 38 Lovegrass Weeping Kilograms per Hectare High Range 0 122 197 253 321 384 443 Low Range 0 39 63 Lovegrass Weeping Kilogra High Range 0 12 20 Low Range 10 Orchard Grass Kilograms per Hectare High Range 0 4 7 11 17 23 30 38 Low Range 0 1 2 4 5 8 10 14 Orchard Grass Kilograms per 1000 Square Meters High Range 0 0 1 1 2 2 4 Range 0 0 1 1 1 Rye Grass Annual Kilograms per High Range 23 66 106 Low Range 8 21 47 59 86 Rye Grass Annual Kilogram 1000 Square Meters 2 15 19 23 27 High Range Low Range Rye Grass Perennial Kilograms per Hectare High Range 0 40
6. 89 rotations 388 rotations 73 rotations APS1572 319 rotations APS1586 266 rotations 61 rotations Table of Contents g Weigh the seed which has been metered out and divide that weight by three to get the number of pounds metered by each seed cup If your weight is in ounces divide the weight by 48 to get the number of pounds metered by each seed cup h Next multiply number of pounds per cup by number of cups on your seeder to arrive at total pounds per 1000 sq ft or pounds per 1 10 acre i If calculations are based on 1 10 acre multiply total pounds by 10 to arrive at total pounds per acre j If this figure total pounds is different than desired then readjust your seed cup adjustment lever accordingly 3 You may want to repeat calibration procedure if results of your calibration vary greatly from suggested settings on the chart NOTE To determine seed rates for seeds not listed onthe charts compare weight and size to those listed in the seed rate charts and use a similar setting Follow steps 4 and 5 to calibrate seed rate IMPORTANT Remember field conditions will affect seeding rates When seeding check amount of seed you are using by noting acres or square feet seeded amount of seed added to seeder and level of seed in the seed box You may need to adjust the seeding rate slightly to compensate for field conditions if you suspect that you are seeding more or less seed than desired and you have
7. Adjustment on page 14 28 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 5 13 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 8 Appendix Warranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use Overall Unit One year Parts and Labor Front amp Rear Rollers Considered wear items This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part and does not cover common wear items Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride s judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal maintenance or care or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliability or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not designed Misuse also specifically includes failure to properly maintain oil levels grease points and driveline shafts Claims under this Warranty should be made to the dealer which original
8. Square Feet High Range 0 0 1 4 2 3 3 7 4 7 Low Range Buffalo Grass proved Pounds High Range 0 22 Low Range 0 13 Buffalo Grass High Range Low Range Clover Red Pounds per Acre High Range 143 Low Range 45 Clover Red Pounds per 1000 Squ High Range Low Range Clover White High Range Low Range Clover White High Range Low Range Fescue Fine Blade Turf Type High Range 0 20 46 75 Low Range Fescue Fine Blade Turf Type Pounds 000 Square Feet High Range 0 0 0 5 11 EF 2 4 3 7 4 3 5 5 6 Low Range Fescue K 31 Pounds per High Range 0 0 113 Low Range 0 0 15 35 Fescue K 31 Pounds per 1000 Square Feet High Range Low Range Kentucky Blue Grass Pounds per Acre High Range 0 23 48 73 Low Range 41 Kentucky Blue Grass Pounds per Square Feet High Range 0 0 0 5 14 1 7 j 2 9 3 6 4 1 Low Range 18 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 5 13 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments Cup Setting o 5 fto ts 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 7o 75 ao 85 90 95 100 Lovegrass Sand Pounds per Acre High Range 0 89 140 191 24 445 496 547 598 649 700 751 802 852 925 977 1029 1081 Low Range Lovegrass Sang Paunds ETE os Sne C High Range iow Range Joo Jos 1 re he ter tes ls Jaa le aa lr let lss lss lse lss es 73 77 Lovegrass
9. Weeping Pounds per Acre High Range 109 176 226 287 343 396 448 501 553 606 658 711 763 816 868 921 973 1026 1078 1133 Low Range 35 56 72 91 109 125 142 159 175 192 209 225 242 259 275 292 308 325 342 359 Lovegrass Weeping Pounds per 1000 Square Feet ae ne Tae xs ge es EREEREE RAER Low Range 0 0 0 8 2 1 2 5 2 9 3 3 3 6 4 4 4 8 5 2 5 6 5 9 6 3 6 7 7 1 7 5 7 8 8 2 Orchard Grass Pounds per Acre High Range 0 4 6 10 15 2 94 103 4112 121 130 138 146 Low Range Orchard Grass EES pet uns SS Feet High Range tow ange Joo Jon an ot at oe Joo Joa oa na ee oe a7 or oa los a ut e o Rye Grass Annual Pounds per Acre High Range 21 gt 95 131 168 204 242 279 315 351 388 426 462 499 535 573 610 646 682 719 Low Range 30 42 53 65 77 88 100 111 123 135 147 158 170 182 193 205 216 228 Rye Grass Tee Pounds per ne Square Feet High Range 0 0 0 5 2 2 4 7 s 7 2 8 1 8 9 9 8 10 6 11 5 12 3 13 2 14 9 et 16 5 Low Range 0 0 0 2 aa 0 7 2 3 2 6 2 8 3 1 3 4 3 6 3 9 4 2 4 4 4 7 5 2 Rye Grass Perennial Pounds per Acre High Range 0 36 77 115 156 196 234 275 315 353 394 434 475 513 553 594 632 672 713 Rye Grass ae vous per as guste g 2 12 7 6 14 5 iow Range Joo Jos Joe Joa pi fra hr gt Jes 28 28 a2 Jas li Jas Jan lo lse lss Tss Sudan Grass Pounds per Acre High Range 68 103 141 179 220 262 306 352 398 446 495 545 596 648 701 754 808 862 916 Low Range 28 4
10. accurately calibrated the seeder for your seed IMPORTANT This seeder is equipped with a four position door on each seed cup The highest handle position is for small seeds the second and third positions are for larger seeds Grass seed applications usually require the highest position MAKE SURE all handles are in the same position before seeding The wide open position lowest position will allow complete clean out of seed cup KEES Seed Rate Adjustment PTT Four Position Door Handle DO NOT open cups to the widest position with seed in the box unless complete clean out is desired Seed Rate Adjustment Handle Figure 3 6 5 13 08 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 17 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Seed Rate Charts E ng i S h Pounds per 1000 square foot and Pounds per acre Cup Setting Jo 5 10 15 20 25 fso 35 40 45 50 55 eo 65 7o 75 so 85 90 95 100 Alfalfa Pounds per Acre High Range 0 125 198 269 341 412 626 769 842 913 985 1056 1129 1199 1270 1343 1413 Low Range 0 40 63 85 Alfalfa Pounds per Square Feet High Range 0 0 29 4 5 6 2 Low Range Bent Grass Pounds per Acre High Range 0 37 115 152 185 Low Range 0 17 42 54 66 Bent Grass Pounds per Square Feet High Range Low Range Bermuda Unhulled Pounds per Acre High Range 0 61 101 161 206 Low Range 19 65 108 Bermuda Unhulled Pounds per 1000
11. any unforeseen objects Mark any potential hazards 2 This seeder can be transported with a full box of seeds It is best not to do this unless necessary because the increased weight does increase the chances for problems on the road Do not exceed 20 miles per hour 3 Calibrate your seeder sprocket speed and seed cup rate adjustment lever based on type of seed you are using Calibration information is located on the inside of your box lid or on page 17 12 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 5 13 08 Land Pride Section 2 Operating Instructions 4 Make sure each seed cup door handle is set at the same height across the seeder The highest position is usually used for grass seeds 5 Be sure all bolts and nuts are tight 6 Be certain all guards are in place and secure 7 Clear area to be seeded of rocks branches and other foreign objects Mark any potential hazards 8 Tall grass and weeds should be mowed before seeding 9 Never allow anyone to ride on the seeder 10 Adjust front rollers to desired angle Make some practice runs with drive sprocket disconnected to determine the best roller angle for your application 11 Do not back up while seeder is on the ground unless rear roller is disconnected from drive sprocket 12 Disconnect rear roller from drive sprocket before backing up seeder to clean front and rear mud scrapers of debris 13 Disconnect drive sprocket if mo
12. delivery it s time to do some serious seeding Table of Contents The All Purpose Seeders have ground driven seed delivery systems The power to drive the seeder comes from the forward momentum of the tractor As the tractor moves forward the ground driven rear roller transfers power via chain driven sprockets to the seed metering system Seed rate remains constant and in direct proportion to the distance traveled and is affected very little by actual ground speed As the front spiked rollers pass over areas to be seeded they open up the soil profile The more critical the angle adjustment on the front rollers the more aggressive the cultivating action will be Seed is then delivered at the precise predetermined rate through the wind guarded seed drop area between the front and rear rollers The rear roller then presses seed into firm contact with the soil to promote a superbly high germination rate Seeding should not be attempted in wet or muddy conditions Now that you understand how it works it is time to begin seeding You may want to make a few passes with the seeder drive sprocket disconnected just to make sure your front rollers are adjusted to the proper angle and to determine correct ground speed for cultivating the soil profile to your expectations Ridging of loose soil is possible when the front rollers are set at and angle and your ground speed is to fast Slow your ground speed to eliminate ridging Re engage the seeder
13. using a bolt incorrectly that may be needed later All working parts are moving freely bolts Operator s are tight and cotter pins are spread Manual All grease fittings are in place and Section 4 lubricated Page 23 Proper tension and alignment on all Section 4 drive chains Page 22 Pages 4 amp 5 Safety decals are correctly located and legible Replace if damaged 5 13 08 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 7 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly amp Set up Mud Scraper Installation Optional Optional mud scrapers are available from your local Land Pride dealer A scraper bundle consists of one rear roller scraper and two front roller scrapers and are identified by the rear roller type and seeder planting width Land Pride Mud Scrapers Part No Part Description APS1548 313 431A SPIKE SCRAPER BUNDLE S N 567003 313 432A PACKER SCRAPER BUNDLE S N 567003 APS1560 313 458A SPIKE SCRAPER BUNDLE 313 459A PACKER SCRAPER BUNDLE APS1572 313 429A SPIKE SCRAPER BUNDLE S N 547969 313 430A PACKER SCRAPER BUNDLE S N 547969 APS1586 313 449A SPIKE SCRAPER BUNDLE 313 453A PACKER SCRAPER BUNDLE Refer to Torque Values Chart For Common Bolt Size on page 28 when tightening hardware Front Mud Scrapers Refer to Figure 1 4 IMPORTANT Some units will not accept a Mud Scraper attachment Plea
14. 1 55 71 89 107 127 147 168 189 210 231 252 271 290 308 325 339 352 Sudan Grass a per 1000 Square Feet a me EREEREER Low Range 0 0 0 4 0 9 2 0 2 5 2 9 3 4 3 9 4 3 4 8 5 3 5 8 6 2 6 7 7 1 75 7 8 8 1 Vetch Pounds per Acre High Range 0 78 135 191 245 358 415 471 525 582 638 695 749 805 862 918 973 1029 1089 1142 Low Range Vetch Pounds per see alate RET High Range tamm lo os os vs 2 21 e Jos aa e ar as Jaa oo 5s le e ea 72 78 Ie Wheaigrass Crested Pounds per Acre High Range 22 7 51 67 81 95 111 125 139 153 170 184 198 214 228 242 258 273 287 301 Low Range 21 26 30 35 40 44 49 54 58 63 68 72 77 82 86 91 95 Wheaigrass cane COMES per 1000 Square Feet a eee Ee eee Eee Low Range 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 7 0 8 0 9 2 1 2 2 Wheatgrass Western Pounds per Acre High Range 0 7 24 41 58 76 93 110 127 144 161 179 196 213 230 aiaa Mestom acne S T SE eeN iow Range Joo Jo Joe os Joa Jos Jer Joa Jos D te is ia is ir ia fra e a2 Jos a 5 13 08 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 19 Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments Land Pride Seed Rate Charts Metric Cup Setting Kilograms per 1000 square meter and Kilograms per hectare Alfalfa Kilograms per Hectare High Range 60 140 Low Range 19 Alfalfa Kilograms per 1000 Square High Range 0 6 14 22 Low Range Bent Grass Kilograms per Hectare High Range 0 41 90
15. 129 170 Low Range 0 19 32 47 60 Bent Grass Kilograms per 1000 Square High Range 0 4 9 13 Low Range 2 3 5 Bermuda Unhulled Kilograms per Hectare High Range 0 68 113 180 230 280 Low Range 0 21 36 73 88 104 121 Bermuda Unhulled Kilograms 000 Square Meters Range 0 ti 11 23 28 33 38 Range Buffalo Grass Kilograms per Hectare High Range 0 0 25 58 85 119 Low Range 0 0 15 23 32 43 Buffalo Grass Kilograms per 1000 Square Meters High Range 0 0 2 6 8 12 0 Low Range 0 0 1 2 3 4 Clover Red Kilograms per Hectare High Range 0 160 226 294 Low Range 0 Clover Red Kilogr High Range Low Range Clover White Kilograms per Hectare High Range 86 169 332 416 497 578 Low Range 27 54 105 132 158 183 Clover White Kilograms per Square Meters High Range 9 17 33 42 50 58 0 0 Low Range 5 11 13 16 Fescue Fine Blade Turf Type Kilograms per Hectare High Range 0 22 51 84 115 147 179 210 Low Range 0 7 17 27 37 47 57 67 86 Fescue Fine Blade Turf Type Kilograms per 1000 Square Meter High Range 0 2 5 8 12 15 18 21 Low Range 24 27 Fescue K 31 Kilograms per Hectare High Range 0 0 23 56 93 126 157 Low Range 0 0 7 17 29 39 49 Fescue K 31 Kilograms per 1000 Square Meters High Range 0 0 2 13 16 Low Range 0 0 4 5 Kentucky Blue Grass Kilogra ctare High Range 0 26 54 140 173 Low Range 0 9
16. 3 8 lock washers 16 and hex nuts 13 Draw nuts up snug do not tighten until after completing adjustments in Section 3 Attach opposite end to scraper mount 10 with two 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 GR5 hex head cap screws 11 3 8 flat washers 15 3 8 lock washers 16 and hex nuts 13 Draw nuts up snug do not tighten until after completing adjustments in Section 3 REMOVE VICE GRIP ONLY AFTER HEX FLANGE LOCK NUT AND HEX BOLTS 4 BEEN REINSTALLED 3 HAVE Rear Mud Scraper Installation to Packer Roller Figure 1 6 5 13 08 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 9 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly amp Set up Special Instructions For Spike Roller Refer to Figure 1 7 2 Attach scraper hangers 9 to chain guard mount 7 with two 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 GR5 hex head NOTE Do not tighten bolts 11 amp 18 until after adjustments have been made See Mud Scraper Adjustment Optional on page 14 for instructions Attach spike scrapers 17 to scraper hanger 9 with 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 GR5 round head square neck bolts 18 and hex flange lock nuts 19 Draw nuts up snug do not tighten until after completing adjustments in Section 3 cap screws 11 3 8 flat washers 15 and 3 8 lock washers 16 Secure scraper in place with hex nuts 13 Draw nuts up snug do not tighten until after completing adjustments in Section 3 Attach opposit
17. 8 16 12 M 5X 0 8 1 4 28 8 5 6 13 10 18 14 M6X1 5 16 18 15 11 24 17 33 25 M 8 X 1 25 M8X1 3 8 16 27 20 42 31 59 44 M10 X 1 5 3 8 24 31 22 47 35 67 49 M10 X 0 75 7 16 14 43 32 67 49 95 70 M12 X 1 75 1 2 13 66 49 105 76 145 105 1 2 20 75 55 115 85 165 120 9 16 12 95 70 150 110 1210 155 5 8 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 5 8 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 3 4 10 235 170 860 265 510 375 225 165 585 430 820 605 250 185 640 475 905 670 340 250 875 645 1230 910 1120 1 1 8 7 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 1240 2320 1 1 8 12 540 395 1210 890 1960 1440 1270 2650 1950 3660 11 4 7 680 500 1520 1120 12460 1820 1380 2960 2190 4100 11 4 12 z50 555 1680 1240 2730 2010 in tpi nominal thread diameter in inches threads per inch 13 8 6 890 655 1990 1470 3230 2380 2 N m newton meters 13 8 12 1010 745 2270 1670 3680 2710 3 ft Ib foot pounds 1 1 2 6 1180 870 2640 1950 4290 3160 4mm x pitch nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread a Torque tolerance 0 15 of torquing values Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above Additional Torque Values Front Roller Gang Slide Tighten 1 nuts until they make contact with gang slide and then back nuts off 1 Hex Flange Lock Nuts 1 3 revolution 2 hex flats Some additional backing off of the nuts may be necessary to allow the gang slide to move easily See Front Roller Angle
18. 86 129 175 219 262 308 352 Low Range 0 13 27 41 55 69 83 97 112 Rye Grass Perennial Kilograms per 1000 Square Meters High Range 0 4 9 13 18 26 30 35 Low Range 1 3 4 5 8 10 11 Sudan Grass Kilograms per Hectare High Range 0 39 77 116 157 Low Range 0 20 46 62 99 Sudan Grass Kilograms 000 Square Meters High Range 0 4 8 1 16 20 25 Low Range Vetch Kilograms per Hectare High Range 0 87 151 338 Range 0 23 43 101 ch Kilograms per 1000 Square Meters Range 0 9 15 21 27 34 40 Range 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Wheaigrass Crested Kilograms per Hectare igh Range 0 25 40 57 75 91 106 Low Range 0 8 13 18 23 29 34 Wheaigrass Crested Kilograms per 1000 Square Range Low Range Wheatgrass Wesiern Kilograms per Hectare High Range 0 8 27 46 65 85 104 123 142 Low Range 0 2 9 15 21 27 32 39 45 Wheaigrass Western Kilograms per 1000 Square Meters High Range 0 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Low Range 0 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 13 08 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 21 Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication Maintenance Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any implement With careful and systematic inspection you can avoid costly maintenance time and repair After using your All Purpose Seeder for several hours check all bolts to be sure they ar
19. G Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices For Your Protection A Thoroughly read and understand the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them Shutdown and Storage A Lower machine to ground put tractor in park turn off engine and remove the key A Detach and store implements in a area where children normally do not play Secure implement by using blocks and supports 5 13 08 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 1 Important Safety Information this manual Table of Contents Land Pride These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in Use Safety Lights and Devices A Slow moving tractors self A Flashing warning lights and turn propelled equipment and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads They are difficult to see especially at night signals are recommended whenever driving on public roads Use lights and devices provided with implement Transport
20. Table of Contents All Purpose Seeder APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 24932 APS1548 313 354M Operator s Manual Read the Operator s manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Copyright 2008 Printed 5 13 08 Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit Table of Contents Important Safety Information 1 Safety at All Times 0 0 cece ee eee 1 Look For The Safety Alert Symbol 1 Safety Labels 0 000 c eee eee 4 Introduction sss ss x x e eee 6 Application ork via tw xn ewe veiw Poe ee es 6 Using This Manual 0000 eee eee 6 Terminology ssw wawdwowive rive wiwowdes 6 Definitions 000 eee eee 6 Owner Assistance 00c eee e eens 6 Serial Number Plate anaana aaa 6 Further Assistance naana annn 6 Section 1 Assembly amp Set up 7 Tractor Requirements aana a aa 7 sling Bracket 4 YAS hw he ey baw be ba ew ee 7 Dealer Preparations nananana anaana 7 Pre Assembly Checklist 7 Mud Scraper Installation Optional 7 Front Mud Scrapers anaana 8 Rear Mud Scraper anaana 8 Special Instructions For Packer Roller 9 Special Instructions For Spike Roller 10 Section 2 Operating Instructions 11 Operating Check List
21. and property A Inhaling smoke from any type of chemical fire is a serious health hazard A Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by the chemical manufacturer 5 13 08 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 3 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Safety Labels Your All Purpose Seeder comes equipped with all safety specified by Land Pride When ordering new components labels in place They were designed to help you safely make sure the correct safety labels are included in the operate your implement Read and follow their request directions 4 Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels I Keep all safety labels clean and legible a Clean the area the label is to be placed 2 Replace all damaged or missing labels To order new labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer or visit our b Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to dealer locator at landpride com be placed 3 Some new equipment installed during repair requires c Peel backing from label Press firmly onto the surface safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as d Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card S 818 858C warning General Information 818 055C SMV Slow Moving Vehicle 4 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 5 13 08 Land Prid
22. as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product in the future Land Pride is a registered trademark All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Printed in the United States of America APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 5 13 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Safety at All Times Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation Refer to the Safety Label section read all instructions noted on them Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and comprehended this manual and who has not been properly trained in the safe operation of the equipment A Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit A Operate implement from the driver s seat only A Make sure al
23. at buildup from fluted area and plastic seed cup housing Sprockets Easy Seed Rate Adjustment Proper seed rate lever positioning is conveniently indicated on the seed rate chart for ease Capability of setting and adjustment with a high level of confidence Wind Guarded Seed Drop Protects seed from blowing away and ensures uniform seed distribution across the full width of the seeder Seed Rate Chart Conveniently positioned as large durable decal under the seed box lid for handy calibration reference 40 Roller Chain Drive Provides for smooth and quiet running with a high degree of reliability and a spring loaded idler keeps the chain properly tensioned High and Low Speed Range A simple and easy repositioning of seed drive sprockets allows for an expanded range of Settings seed drive settings Crab Action Spiked Front Two 8 diameter front rollers can easily be angled from 0 20 degrees providing for more or Rollers less aggressive de thatching action or soil cultivation and seedbed preparation Spring Mounted Rear Rollers Full length rear rollers come in a choice of 8 diameter spiked steel or a cast steel and notched packer type roller that are spring loaded for maximum down pressure and seed to soil contact Ground Driven Metering The rear roller serves as the primary seed meter drive providing a very high degree of accuracy low maintenance costs and long component life Rear Spiked Roller Option Opens ground surfac
24. connecting hydraulic lines or performing work on the system A Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to the system A Use a piece of paper or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks A Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems A If an accident occurs see a doctor immediately Any fluid injected into the skin must be treated within a few hours or gangrene may result Keep Riders Off Machinery A Riders obstruct the operator s view they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine A Never allow children to operate equipment OE Tire Safety A Tire changing can be dangerous and should be preformed by trained personnel using the correct tools and equipment A When inflating tires use a clip on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly Use a safety cage if available A When removing and installing wheels use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved Handle Chemicals Properly A Protective clothing should be worn A Handle all chemicals with care A Follow instructions on container label A Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous Improper use can seriously injure persons animals plants soil
25. ctor 3 Attach tractor s 3 Point lower links to the seeder s lower hitch clevises using 7 8 diameter hitch pins Secure hitch pins with linch pins 4 Attach tractor s top center link to the seeder s top hitch using a 3 4 diameter hitch pin Secure hitch pin with a linch pin 5 Ensure that the lower hitch arms are blocked to prevent excessive side movement 6 Return to tractor and slowly operate controls up and down to make sure seeder clears tractor tires frame and drawbar Move or remove drawbar if it interferes 7 Manually adjust one of the tractor s lower lift arms up or down to level the seeder from left to right 8 With the seeder resting on level ground manually adjust tractor s top link until the seeder is level from front to rear Transporting A CAUTION When traveling on public roads whether at night or during the day use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles Comply with all federal state and local laws 1 This seeder can be transported with a full box of seed however it is best not to do this unless necessary because the increased weight does increase the chances for problems on the road 2 Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting from one area to another Do not exceed 20 miles per hour travel speed When traveling on roadways transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely 3 Reduce tractor ground s
26. d rate handle may be needed to compensate for these factors b Locate seed rate adjustment lever at rear of seeder and move it to indicator number obtained from the seed rate charts For best results first move adjustment lever all the way to the left Then move lever to desired setting moving from a lower to a higher number S Increase seed rate setting if the seed is lighter than average e Decrease seed rate setting if seed is heavier than average 2 Complete the following procedure to calibrate dispersal rate for your specific seed a Place several pounds of seed over three of the seed cups at the outboard end of the seeder Do not allow any of the seed to reach other cups b Lower seeder frame onto blocks supporting rear roller just above ground level to allow roller to turn freely NOTE Rotate rear roller by grasping the roller and pulling away from the seeder at the bottom of the roller and pushing toward the seeder at the top c Rotate rear roller to make sure drive system is working properly and seed cups are free from foreign matter d Place a drop cloth under the seeder to collect all seeds that are metered out e Be sure to check the three seed cups to make sure each cup has plenty of seed falling into it and no other cups are receiving seed f Rotate rear roller as noted in table below Model Rear Roller Rotations to Cover No 1000 Sq Ft 1 10 ACRE APS1548 103 rotations 450 rotations APS1560
27. de com or printed from the Land Pride Service amp Support Center by your dealer Terminology Right or Left as used in this manual is determined by facing the direction the machine will operate while in use unless otherwise stated Definitions IMPORTANT A special point of information related to its preceding topic Land Pride s intention is that this information should be read and noted before continuing NOTE A special point of information that the operator must be aware of before continuing Owner Assistance The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the time of purchase This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service If customer service or repair parts are required contact a Land Pride dealer A dealer has trained personnel repair parts and equipment needed to service the All Purpose Seeder The parts on your APS1548 or APS1572 seeder have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts Therefore should your seeder require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer Serial Number Plate For prompt service always use the serial number and model number when ordering parts from your Land Pride dealer Be sure to include your serial and model numbers in correspondence also Refer to Figure 1 for the location of your serial number plate Serial Number Plate Location Figure 1 Further Assistance Your
28. dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new All Purpose Seeder If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service received the following actions are suggested 1 Discuss the matter with your dealership service manager making sure he is aware of any problems you may have and that he has had the opportunity to assist you 2 Ifyou are still not satisfied seek out the owner or general manager of the dealership explain the problem and request assistance 3 For further assistance write to Land Pride Service Department 1525 East North Street P O Box 5060 Salina Ks 67402 5060 E mail address lpservicedept landpride com 6 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 5 13 08 Land Pride Section 1 Assembly amp Set up Table of Contents Tractor Requirements Tractor horse power and hitch category should be within the range noted below Tractors outside the horsepower range must not be used e Tractor Horse Power Rating APS1548 APS1560 amp APS1572 65 HP APS1586 20 44444444444644440446444445 80 HP e Hitch Category APS1548 APS1560 amp APS1572 Cat APS1586 22520io002naanados anaes Cat amp Il Make certain tractor s 3 point lifting capacity and weight is capable of lifting and controlling the seeder under all operating conditions Refer to Specifications amp Capacities on page 25 for seede
29. drive sprocket once you are satisfied that the proper amount of soil opening action is being achieved You should already have removed any large stones or obstacles from the area you plan to seed Line the tractor up for the first pass and choose a tractor gear selection that will deliver a ground speed of approximately 3 5 mph Lower the three point hitch and seeder slowly to the ground and begin driving forward slowly at first until you get comfortable with what you are doing As you approach the end of the lane you are seeding slow down and come to a stop while simultaneously raising the seeder off of the ground With the seeder raised line up for your next pass and repeat the process Look back often and avoid making very sharp turns with your seeder on the ground if you expect to develop a uniform seeding pattern The more experienced you become the better you will get at developing beautiful seed plots and beautiful lawns Whenever you are done seeding always clean the seeder out and perform all maintenance prescribed in the Operator s Manual Never leave seed stored in the hopper for prolonged periods Never dismount your tractor without first coming to a full stop turning off the tractor and setting the park brake Never allow riders on the tractor when working with any rear mounted implement installed With a little practice you should get very good at developing lush green stands of grass with your Land Pride All Purpose Seed
30. e Front Mud Scraper Installation Figure 1 4 8 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 5 13 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly amp Set up Spring Rod uide Bar Important Make sure there is space between the roller arm 1 and stop blocks above and below the arm and that the arm is not tight against a stop block before attaching a vice grip to the spring rod Roller Arm Disassembly Position Figure 1 5 Refer to Figure 1 6 below amp Figure 1 7 on page 10 6 Pull roller arm assembly 1 away from rear roller end plate and insert two 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 GR5 hex cap screws 12 from the inside as shown 7 Reinstall roller arm assembly 1 to the seeder side plate with existing 3 4 10 hex flange lock nut 3 5 8 11 GR5 hex head cap screws 4 and lock washers 5 Torque all hardware including bearing set collar screw 2 Remove vice grip from spring rod Attach left hand scraper mount 10 to the left side roller arm 1 with hex flange lock nuts 14 Tighten lock nuts 14 to the correct torque Special Instructions For Packer Roller Refer to Figure 1 6 NOTE Do not tighten bolts 16 until after adjustments have been made See Mud Scraper Adjustment Optional on page 14 for instructions Attach rear roller scraper 9 to chain guard mount 7 with two 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 GR5 hex head cap screws 11 3 8 flat washers 15
31. e Table of Contents Important Safety Information 838 111C DANGER Keep away Moving Parts WRU COUGH RR GJERE N TTT L GUARD MISSING When this is visib DO NOT OPERAT ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD can cause Serious Injury or Death Si no entiende ingles se prefiere que ui a alquien que interprete las instrucciones para usted PHDC 6 818 543C DANGER Guard Missing Beneath Guard AZAR KEEP AWAY To Prevent Serious Injury or Death from Thrown Objects or Roller Contact s Do Not stand on or near machine when in operation e Keep others away BIE 254 Rev E 818 254C DANGER Rotating Roller Hazard 5 13 08 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 5 Table of Contents Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners This All Purpose Seeder has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials Proper assembly maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine Application The APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeders are excellent combination planting and cultivation tools for golf courses school systems municipalities rental yards construction companies sports fields and college campuses Their narrower w
32. e end to scraper mount 10 with two 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 GR5 hex head cap screws 11 3 8 flat washers 15 and 3 8 lock washers 16 Secure cap screws with hex nuts 13 Draw nuts up snug do not tighten until after completing adjustments in Section 3 REMOVE VICE GRIP ONLY AFTER HEX FLANGE LOCK NUT 3 AND HEX BOLTS 4 HAVE BEEN REINSTALLED gt Rear Mud Scraper Installation to Spike Roller Figure 1 7 10 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 5 13 08 Land Pride Section 2 Operating Instructions Table of Contents Operating Check List Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the seeder Therefore it is absolutely essential that no one operates the All Purpose Seeder without first having read fully understood and become totally familiar with the Operator s Manual Make sure the operator has paid particular attention to Important Safety Information pages 1 to 5 e Section 1 Assembly amp Set up page 7 e Section 2 Operating Instructions page 11 e Section 3 Adjustments page 14 e Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication page 22 The following information should be known and inspections made before operating your seeder Check Reference Read and follow all Safety Rules carefully Important Safety Infor
33. e tight Replace any worn damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Land Pride Dealer A WARNING Always secure seeder in the up position with solid supports before servicing the underside Never work under equipment supported by hydraulics Hydraulics can drop equipment if controls are actuated or if hydraulic lines burst Either situation can drop the seeder instantly even when power to the hydraulics is shut off Roller Chains Refer to Figure 4 1 Your drive system uses standard no 40 roller chain and is designed for low maintenance 1 Check drive idler 1 and driven idler 2 to ensure they are taking up excess chain slack 2 Check drive chain 3 and driven chain 4 to ensure they are not over tightened 3 Clean and lubricate chains 3 amp 4 with chain lubricant as needed ws ge gt UA c b UN A FP R S Jy Roller Chains Figure 4 1 Cleaning and Storing At the end of the working season or when your All Purpose Seeder will not be used for several days it is good practice to clean off any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the seeder and any of the moving parts 1 Be sure that the seed box is completely cleaned before storing It is best to do this while still hooked to the tractor a Scoop out any large quantities of seed left in the box Finish by using a small broom or vacuum sweeper Refer to Figure 4 2 b Move seed rate adjustment lever a
34. el 5 bushel 6 bushel 7 bushel Number of Seed Cups Seed Cup Type Fluted for accurate metering Seed Cup Door Four position door for different seed sizes and complete clean out of seed cup Seed Drop Wind Guarded Seed Box Water tight with paddle type agitating above seed cups Seed Box Lid Heavy duty lid with seed splash guard Seed Cup Seitings Wide range of calibration settings per 1000 square feet and per acre Seed Cup Drive Metering rear roller ground drive with spring loaded 40 roller chain high low speed change sprocket spring tensioned idler amp seed drive shut off pin Front Rollers Two 8 Diameter spiked rollers capable of angling from 0 to 20 degrees each and mounted on 1 sealed greaseable bearings Rear Roller Option Straight 8 diameter spiked roller Option Straight 11 9 16 diameter cast notched packer rings Rear Roller Mounting Spring loaded mounted on 1 sealed greaseable bearings Roller Spike Size 1 1 2 x 1 2 Mud Scrapers Option Bolt on mud scrapers for front and rear spiked rollers Option Bolt on mud scrapers for front spiked rollers amp rear packer roller Hitch APS1548 APS1560 amp APS1572 Category Formed A frame plates Fits Land Pride Quick Hitch APS1586 Category amp Il Formed A frame plates Fits Land Pride Quick Hitch 5 13 08 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 25 Table of Contents Section 6 Features and Benefits a APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 am
35. er 5 13 08 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 13 Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments Front Roller Angle Adjustment Refer to Figure 3 1 NOTE Gang slide 1 is shown in its furthest back position In this position both bent pins 6 are in front of the gang slide as shown In all other positions one bent pin is in back of the gang slide and the other is in front of the gang slide 1 Lower seeder frame onto blocks supporting the front rollers just above ground level to allow the front rollers to move freely 2 Shut tractor engine off and engage parking brake 3 Remove bent pins 6 and operate roller angling lever 3 to reposition front rollers 2 to the desired angle 4 Replace bent pins 6 with one on each side of gang slide 1 Secure bent pins with hair pin cotters 5 5 Remove support blocks and lower seeder to ground level IMPORTANT If 1 hex flange lock nuts 4 have been loosened they should be retightened until they make contact with gang slide 1 and then backed off 1 3 revolution 2 hex flats Some additional backing off of the nuts may be necessary to allow the gang slide to move easily when adjusting roller angle with lever 3 Gang Slide 1 Shown Positioned Fully Back Figure 3 1 Mud Scraper Adjustment Optional Refer to Torque Values Chart For Common Bolt Size on page 28 when tightening hardware
36. ery hard or with a lot of unwanted vegetation may require several passes with the front rollers set ata very aggressive angle before planting begins Disengage drive chain from the rear roller while making these passes and engage drive chain when ready to start planting seed 1 Lower seeder frame onto blocks supporting rear roller just above ground level to allow roller to turn freely 2 Shut tractor engine off and engage parking brake 3 Remove drive guard not shown 4 Remove wire retaining pin 1 from drive sprocket 2 Store retaining pin for reuse 5 Replace drive guard NOTE If needed set front roller angle before lowering seeder to ground level See Front Roller Angle Adjustment on this page 6 Remove support blocks and lower seeder to ground Disengage Drive Chain Figure 3 3 5 13 08 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 15 Table of Contents Section 3 Adjustments Speed Change Sprocket The All Purpose Seeder is designed with two drive speeds to accommodate different seed sizes and seed dispersal rates The two drive speeds are high range fast speed and low range slow speed High Range Set up Refer to Figure 3 4 1 Loosen 3 8 flange lock nut 1 and drive tension sprocket 2 Remove drive chain 3 from speed change sprocket 6 2 Remove 5 8 nut 4 and 5 8 flat washer 5 3 Pull idler sprocket 8 away from driven chain
37. es covered with heavy vegetation and or grasses to allow seed to make contact with the soil Allows planting over existing grass without killing the grass Rear Packer Roller Option Presses seed into full contact with soil that has been worked into a seed bed Mud Scrapers Accessory Reduces build up of mud and debris on rollers when working in wet sticky or trashy soil Spring loaded chain idler Spring loaded idler keeps constant pressure on chain so seeding rate is consistent 26 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 5 13 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Uneven seed spacing or uneven stand Check for plugging in seed cup Reduce ground speed Check for trash or mud buildup on rollers Actual seeding rate is different than Seed treatment will affect seeding rate if the chemicals buildup in seed cup desired Unless cleaned regularly this buildup can cause breakage of the seed cup shaft Feed cup sprocket locked up or twisted Check for foreign matter lodged in seed cup sprocket feed cup drive shaft Rollers not turning freely Check for trash or mud buildup on roller end 5 13 08 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 27 Table of Contents Section 8 Appendix Bolt Head Identifi asa 9 C9 CD Inches Class 5 8 mm x pitch N m N m 1 4 20 7 4 5 6 11
38. hose 8 pitches to the drive chain 7 Replace 93 pitch driven chain 7 first and then the 73 pitch drive chain 3 8 Make sure idler sprocket 8 is pressing against the driven chain 9 Retention drive chain 3 by pressing down on idler sprocket 2 When tensioned properly tighten 3 8 flange lock nut 1 to maintain that tension Land Pride No 40 Chain 92 8 Offset Link Zp iaa 35T Sprocket i S Located Behind 19T Sprocket As No 40 Chain 64 Offset Link 65 Chain Pitches High Range Sprocket Arrangement amp Chain Pitches Figure 3 4 No 40 Chain 92 Offset Link 7 KAN No 40 Chain 64 8 Offset Link 73 Chain Pitches Low Range Speed Change amp Chain Pitches Figure 3 5 16 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 5 13 08 Land Pride Section 3 Adjustments Seeding Adjustments 1 Use seed rate charts beginning on page 18 to determine correct seeding rate Make adjustments as follows a Decide whether your drive needs to be set up for low range or high range If necessary change the speed change sprocket to accommodate the correct speed range See Speed Change Sprocket on page 16 Refer to Figure 3 6 IMPORTANT Use seed rate charts as a guide There are many factors which will affect seeding rates seed treatment weight of seed soil surface condition and rear roller slippage Minor adjustments to the see
39. idths make them effective in seeding applications on residential lots grassy medians grassy parkings or right of ways adjacent to sidewalks community parks sporting facilities and golf courses Unlike wider models of seeders these units will do a more effective job of planting in areas where undulations moguls and depressions are prevalent The seed box is equipped with our standard fluted seed cups and an agitator enabling highly accurate and uniform delivery of most turf grass seeds as well as a wide variety of other seeds ranging from alfalfa to peas The spiked front rollers can be adjusted for more or less crab action cultivation making them an ideal choice for opening up and planting in hard or thatchy soil profiles See Section 5 Specifications amp Capacities on page 25 and Section 6 Features and Benefits on page 26 for additional product information Using This Manual e This Operator s Manual is designed to help familiarize you with safety assembly operation adjustments troubleshooting and maintenance Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation The information contained within this manual was current at the time of printing Some parts may change slightly to assure you of the best performance To order a new Operator s or Parts Manual contact your authorized dealer Manuals can also be downloaded free of charge from our website at www landpri
40. key before performing maintenance A Allow implement to cool completely while it is in operation A Inspect all parts Make sure parts are in good condition amp installed properly A Remove buildup of grease oil or debris A Remove all tools and unused parts from implement before operation k L ac 2 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 5 13 08 Land Pride Important Safety Information Table of Contents These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Prepare for Emergencies A Be prepared if a fire starts A Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy A Keep emergency numbers for doctor ambulance hospital and fire department near phone e 2 Wear Protective Equipment A Protective clothing and equipment should be worn A Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job Avoid loose fitting clothing A Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs A Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard A Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury A Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before dis
41. l guards and shields are in place and secured before operating the implement A Do not leave tractor or implement unattended with engine running A Dismounting from a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death A Do not stand between the tractor and implement during hitching A Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts A Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts A Turning tractor too tight may cause implement to ride up on wheels This could result in injury or equipment damage equipment Be Aware of Signal Words A Signal word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness The signal words are A DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional purposes cannot be guarded Look For The Safety Alert Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a po tential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken When you see this symbol be alert and carefully read the message that follows it In addition to design and configuration of equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern pru dence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of WARNIN
42. ll the way to the right to fully open fluted sprockets c Lower four position door handle to the lowest position at each seed cup d Run seeder over the ground to power the fluted sprockets and to finish cleaning out the seed cups Four Position Door Handle Seed Rate Adjustment Lever DO NOT open cups to the widest position with see in the box unless complete clean out is desired Clean out Levers Figure 4 2 2 Clean off all dirt and grease Make sure rollers are clean of all dirt trash and debris 3 Oil the square bore of the seed cup drive sprocket hub to prevent seizing as noted under Lubrication Points on page 23 4 Also lubricate all grease fittings and roller chains as noted under Lubrication Points on pages 23 amp 24 5 When in storage lower the seeder with rollers on a board or hard surface 6 Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust 7 Replace all damaged or missing decals 8 Store seeder inside if possible Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make for a longer seeder life 9 Inspect seeder for loose damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace if needed with genuine Land Pride parts Do not alter Land Pride equipment Altering equipment can hinder performance and or cause damage to the equipment 22 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 5 13 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication Lub
43. ly sold the product and all warranty adjustments must be made through an authorized Land Pride dealer Land Pride reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Land Pride liable for damages of any kind direct consequential or contingent to property Furthermore Land Pride shall not be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its reasonable control This Warranty does not extend to loss of crops any expense or loss for labor supplies rental machinery or for any other reason No other warranty of any kind whatsoever express or implied is made with respect to this sale and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which exceed the obligations set forth in this written warranty are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this sale This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Land Pride within 30 days from the date of purchase by the end user 5 13 08 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 29 Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com
44. mation Read and follow Tractor Hook up instructions below Read and understand Operating and Adjustment Instructions in this manual Section 2 page 11 Operator s Manual Lubricate seeder as needed Refer to Lubrication Section 4 page 23 Check seeder initially and periodically for loose bolts amp pins Torque Values Chart Make sure all guards and shields are in place Section 8 page 28 Operator s Manual Check initially and periodically for loose bolts pins and chains Inspect seed cups and seed tubes for foreign matter Operator Manual Section 3 page 17 Set speed change sprocket for drive type desired Section 3 page 16 Set seed rate See Seed Rate Charts Tractor Hook up A DANGER Section 3 pages 18 to 21 Tractor hook up to equipment is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death Do not allow anyone to stand between the seeder and tractor during hook up operations Do not operate hydraulic 3 point lift controls while someone is directly behind the tractor or near the seeder 1 Slowly back tractor up to the All Purpose Seeder while using the tractor s 3 point hydraulic control to align the tractor s lower hitch link holes with the seeder s clevis lug holes 2 Engage tractor park brake shut tractor engine off and remove key before dismounting from tra
45. o seed over without killing should have the front rollers set at 0 degrees or at a slight angle to remove thatch Seeds drops in front of the rear roller to allow the roller to firm the soil around the seeds The rear roller assembly floats up and down under spring tension to follow field terrain Operating the Seeder A WARNING Do not use the seeder for pulling fence posts stumps etc lifting objects carry objects or towing other equipment Any of the above can result in equipment damage serious bodily injury or death Ay DANGER Never carry a person on the seeder A person can become entangled in the seeder or fall and be ran over causing serious injury or death IMPORTANT Reference Figure 3 3 on page 15 Never back up with rear roller drive sprocket 2 engaged retaining pin 1 installed and roller in contact with the ground This will loosen the drive chain and damage the seeder Always disconnect drive sprocket from rear roller before backing up with roller on the ground IMPORTANT Never make sharp turns with any of the rollers in contact with the ground Always lift unit up off the ground when making sharp turns IMPORTANT Attach seeder to a tractor before calibrating it for proper seed dispersal rate 1 Contact your local utility services so that they may mark location of any under ground utility services in the area Thoroughly inspect the work area yourself for buried pipelines sprinkler heads and
46. p APS1586 Models 1548 1560 amp 1572 Cat 1 QH Fits Land Pride Quick Hitch for easy one person hook up to tractor 1586 Cat1 amp 2 QH Seeding Width 48 amp 60 seeding width provides capability to maneuver around landscape obstacles and APS1548 amp APS1560 over uneven hilly terrain Seeding Width 72 amp 86 seeding width provides high productivity over wide areas and flat or gently APS1572 amp APS1586 sloping terrain Machine Weight Heavier unit weight provides for better spike penetration and seed to soil contact Lift Hooks Lift hooks mounted on each end of seedbox to attach lift straps or chains for easy loading and unloading Water tight Seedbox Keeps moisture and rodents out of the seedbox Large Seedbox Capacity One bushel per foot Keeps filling to a minimum and increases productivity Easy Seedbox Cleanout Simply moving the flute lever to the proper position allows for easy cleanout and removal of all seeds Heavy Duty Hopper Lid Precision fit to keep water and rodents out and HD construction with integral prop support with Stay Open Support keeps lid from slamming shut in windy conditions Seed Splash Guard Prevents seed from being spilled out between the lid and the box during hopper filling Precision Grass Seed Cups Proven fluted seed cups for highly accurate seed delivery Built in Agitator Prevents bridging and keeps seed flowing evenly to cups Powdered Metal in Fluted Helps dissipate any he
47. peed when turning Leave enough clearance so the seeder does not contact obstacles such as buildings trees or fences 4 Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough or hilly terrain Filling the Seed Box A CAUTION Always lower the All Purpose Seeder to the ground before filling and checking seed level in the seed box This will keep the rollers from turning while working around them Refer to Figure 2 1 on page 12 1 Always lower the All Purpose Seeder to the ground engage tractor park brake shut tractor engine off and remove key before filling the seed box 2 Release lid latch handle 5 and open seed box lid 1 until over center latch arms 2 have locked in place Doing this will keep the lid from falling while filling the box 3 Fill seed box from the rear while standing on the ground Do not step or climb on the rear roller 3 to fill the seed box Make sure the rear roller 3 is on the ground so it cannot turn while filling the box 5 13 08 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 11 Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Instructions 4 The bag opener 4 sharp point on top of the baffle plate can be used to tear open the seed bags 5 Maker certain the seed box is filled uniformly to insure one side dose not run out of product ahead of the other side 6 Close lid by pulling on the handle of the over center latch arms 2 with one hand while holding
48. r weight NOTE Ballast may need to be added to your tractor to maintain steering control Refer to your tractor s operator manual to determine if additional ballast is needed The lower 3 Point arms must be stabilized to prevent side to side movement Most tractors have sway blocks or adjustable chains for this purpose Sling Bracket Refer to Figure 1 1 The sling brackets allow points at each end to hook a chain for lifting the unit When hooking a chain to the sling brackets be certain to either use a spreader bar on the chain or use a long chain to prevent bending the sling brackets Sling Brackets Figure 1 1 Dealer Preparations This All Purpose Seeder has been assembled at the factory Some preparation will be necessary to attach the seeder to the customer s tractor Make sure the intended tractor conforms to Tractor Requirements Pre Assembly Checklist All major frame components Operator s Manual Operator s Manual Location of fasteners and pins NOTE All hardware from the factory has been installed in the location where it will be used If a part is temporarily removed for assembly reasons remember where it goes Keep parts separated Be sure the part gets used in the correct location Use parts manual to identify location of parts that have been removed and are unsure where to replace them By double checking while you assemble you will lessen the chance of
49. re than one pass is required to prepare a seed bed before seeding 14 Reconnect drive sprocket when ready to seed 15 Do not make sharp turns while the seeder is on the ground 16 Seeding should not be done in wet conditions as soil will stick to the rollers 17 At first begin seeding at a slow forward speed and shift up until the desired speed is achieved Maximum speed to plant seed will vary according to soil conditions 18 After seeding the first 50 feet stop and check to see that the seeder is adjusted properly Parking the Seeder The following steps should be done when preparing to store the seeder or unhitch it from the tractor See also Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication on page 22 for additional information on long term storage of your seeder 1 Park the All Purpose Seeder on a level solid area 2 Lower seeder to level ground or onto blocks supporting the seeder just above ground level 3 Shut off tractor engine and engage parking brake 4 Un hook 3 point hitch from tractor Reinstall hitch pins and linch pins in seeder hitch for storage 5 See Cleaning and Storing on page 22 if the seeder is not going to be used for a long time General Operating Instructions Once you have read the Operator s Manual properly installed the seeder to the tractor s 3 point hitch ran through the Operating Check List filled the box with seed and calibrated the unit for proper seed rate
50. rication Points Feed Cup Drive Sprocket Square Bore Type of Lubrication Oil Quantity Squirt a generous amount of oil on to the square feed cup shaft and move seed rate adjustment lever back and forth in order to get oil back into the square bore IMPORTANT DO NOT use petroleum lubricant on the plastic seed cups Petroleum will absorb into the plastic and swell the plastic components Front Roller Bearings 4 Zerks 1 At each front roller end Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity 4 5 pumps 5 13 08 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 23 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Maintenance amp Lubrication Rear Roller Bearings 2 Zerks 1 At each rear roller end Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity 4 5 pumps As bd Required Roller Chains Type of Lubrication Chain Lubricant Quantity Coat Generously 24 APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 amp APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313 354M 5 13 08 Land Pride Table of Contents Section 5 Specifications amp Capacities l i APS1548 amp APS1572 All Purpose Seeder APS1548 APS1560 APS1572 APS1586 Overall Width 61 3 8 73 3 8 85 3 8 99 3 8 Seeding Width Broadcast 51 60 70 1 2 86 Weight Approximate Pounds 700 884 1046 1320 Seed Capacity 1 Bushel Foot 1 Bushel Foot 1 Bushel Foot 1 Bushel Foot 4 bush
51. se be sure of your serial number to verify 2 Left Hand Roller NOTE Do not tighten bolts 4 amp 5 until after adjustments have been made See Mud Scraper Adjustment Optional on page 14 for instructions 1 Attach spike scrapers 3 to scraper hangers 2 with 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 GR5 round head square neck bolts 5 and hex flange lock nuts 6 Draw nuts up snug do not tighten until after completing adjustments in Section 3 2 Attach scraper hangers 2 to the front rollers with four 3 8 16 x 1 GR5 hex head cap screws 4 3 8 lock washers 8 and 3 8 flat washers 7 Draw nuts up snug do not tighten until after completing adjustments in Section 3 Rear Mud Scraper Refer to Figure 1 5 on page 9 The instructions below apply to both the rear packer roller and rear spike roller 1 Lower rear roller to ground level to compress spring 6 Adjust 3 point lift height to make sure roller arm 1 is positioned so that there is space between the arm and stop blocks located above and below the arm 2 Support seeder frame at this height to keep seeder frame from creeping lower during assembly 3 Shut tractor engine off and engage parking brake 4 Attach vice grips tightly to the spring rod and tight against the spring rod guide bar to retain spring compression 5 Loosen bearing set collar screw 2 and remove lock nut 3 cap screws 4 and lock washers 5 Keep hardware for reus
52. the lid up with the other hand Lower lid gently while keeping hands and fingers clear 7 Lock lid down with lid latch handle 5 to keep moisture out Seed Box With Lid Open Figure 2 1 How the Seeder Works The following is a brief description of how your All Purpose Seeder works The power to drive the seed cups comes from the rear roller turning against the ground while traveling Power is transmitted from the rear roller through roller chains to the seed cups Seed is metered out of the cups at a rate proportional to the distance driven This ensures that the rate applied in pounds per 1000 square feet or pounds per acre remains constant as ground speed is varied Cup metering speed can be adjusted to either a high or low range by changing the speed change sprocket Also the rate seed falls through the seed cups is adjustable using the seed rate adjustment lever located at the back of the seeder The front rollers cultivate the soil crushes clods presses down small stones and forms a seedbed They can be angled form 0 degrees non aggressive to 20 degrees very aggressive Land Pride The condition of soil and type of vegetation will determine front roller angle Soil that has been pre worked will not require as aggressive an angle as hard soil or soil with unwanted vegetation The drive sprocket can be disengaged from the rear roller to make several passes over the soil before seeding Grass that you plan t
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