Moore 240G, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Instructions Moore Uni drill 240G 300G PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Mar 2007 version 1 0 1 ...

Page 2: ...ilities we recommend that you read this operators manual carefully Please do not hesitate to make suggestions or comments based on your experience they will always be of use to us and will help us improve our products Please return the duly completed guarantee form to us We wish you success with your seed drill Yours sincerely Sam Moore Managing Director 2 ...

Page 3: ...E ABOVE MACHINE IN AN ACCEPTIBLE CONDITION AND TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION I HAVE RECEIVED AND READ THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR SAFE AND CORRECT OPERATION OF MACHINE I WISH TO REGISTER MY MACHINE FOR WARRANTY SIGNED CUSTOMER DAT 1 To be completed detached and returned to Moore Uni Drill within 14 days of customer receipt purchase 2 It is essential that all details be completed 3 Failure to complete and...

Page 4: ...ereby declare that Model Serial No Date conforms with the following Directives and Regulations and has been certified accordingly The Essential Health and Safety Regulations Directive 98 37 EC The Proposed Seed Drills Safety Document 2000 00 714171 DC Certified on behalf of Moore Uni Drill Limited James A O Kane Technical Engineer 4 ...

Page 5: ...e that the front axle of the tractor is sufficiently weighted Ballast weights should be fitted to the special supports in accordance with the instructions of the tractor manufacturer 12 Do not exceed the maximum axle weight or the gross vehicle weight rating 13 Do not exceed the maximum authorized dimensions for using public roads 14 Before entering a public road ensure that the protective and sig...

Page 6: ... universal drive shafts supplied with the machine of recommended by the manufacturer 2 Power take off and universal drive shaft guards must always be fitted and in good condition 3 Ensure that the tubes of the universal drive shafts are properly guarded both in the working position and in the transport position 4 Before connecting or disconnecting a universal drive shaft disengage the power take o...

Page 7: ...intenance work on a raised machine prop it up using appropriate means of support 4 When replacing a working part seed drill coulter or disc etc wear protective gloves and only use appropriate tools 5 To protect the environment it is forbidden to throw away oil grease or filters of any kind Give them to specialist recycling firms 6 Before operating on the electric circuit disconnect the power sourc...

Page 8: ...o your machine Their aim is to contribute to your safety and to the safety of others Know their contents and check their location Review the safety notices as well as the instructions contained in this operating manual If any safety notices become illegible or lost they should be replaced 8 ...

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Page 13: ...sport 17 E Hydraulic Connections 18 Settings A Distribution 19 24 B Sowing Depth 25 C Coulter Adjustment 26 D Half Width Shut Off 27 Maintenance A Wear Check 28 B Seed Distribution 29 C Greasing and Lubrication 30 Practical Recommendations 31 35 Flow Rate Calibration Procedure 36 40 Warranty 41 42 13 ...

Page 14: ...____ Type of machine ______________________________________________ Accessories _________________________________________________ MOORE UNIDRILL 240G Uni Drill 300G Uni Drill Width m 2 4 3 Number of rows 18 22 Row spacing cm 13 3 13 3 Width in transport m 2 4 3 Hopper capacity l 700 700 Weight Kg 2150 2750 Horse Power Required HP 90 100 14 ...

Page 15: ...line bout number to suit tramlines 3 Tramline track width 4 Number of rows shut off whilst tram lining 5 Marker width setting to allow matching of bouts 6 Operation of half width shut off It is also the owner operator s responsibility to check the operation of the various functions of the machine between each hopper fill or at least once every hour to check the machine is operating correctly ...

Page 16: ...ce of the device 450 mm The hitching point must be fixed Low hitching heights should be preferred The drawbar should be preferred when twin wheels or wide tyres are used to make field end manoeuvering easier Locking the drawbar 2 drawbar locking positions are available Position 1 is the normal working position Position 2 is used if position 1 is ineffective on hard ground or if the seed drill s pe...

Page 17: ...sers must also use the transport pins when making adjustments to the drill Important Do not exceed 25 Kilometers per hour TRANSPORT SPEED TRANSPORT Positioning the transport locks 1 Raise the seed drill Insert the transport locks Lower the machine to rest mandatorily on transport locks Do not stand near the axle during operation ...

Page 18: ...rill Double action hydraulic system for depth control Single action hydraulic system controlling side markers and tramlining system Install the hydraulic hoses on support 2 The pressure lines are marked with red probe covers The return lines are marked with blue probe covers 1 hydraulic brake connection 18 ...

Page 19: ... 2 Large seeds Base Flap Move the lever 3 slightly to the right and position at the appropriate marker Marker 1 Grass Seeds and Cereals 2 3 4 Peas for canning 5 Peas 6 Beans Max Lower Position Hopper Emptying The aim is to have the seeds metered out by the peg wheel with the base flap open as little as possible eg marker 1 for wheat and barley However if you notice constant projections of seed fro...

Page 20: ...d on the shutter of the first unit to the right To select the distribution wheel A Press B Turn 1 Small seeds 8kg ha 2 Large seeds Variator Set the flow rate trial index using knurled wheel 3 and lever Read values above the flat plate 5 Each index change must be followed by a flow rate test For information 3 vernier grades correspond to about 10 kg ha of cereals Index from 0 to 90 20 ...

Page 21: ...r the seed drill except the operator Procedure Open the trays 1 and 2 and push them down and forward in order to lower them below the distribution points Fit the calibration handle 3 onto the variator shaft Check that the distributions in use are engaged Perform your calibration test according to the recommendations issued in the following pages To empty the seeds from the tray more easily open th...

Page 22: ...Settings A Distribution Settings Size metres 2 40 3 00 Turns 62 5 50 22 ...

Page 23: ...e 9 Reset the area meter to zero after the calibration test 10 The most representative test is one carried out under real working conditions After sowing a hectare carry out a further check proceed as above from step 5 Drill Width Metres Number of turns with the crank 240G 62 5 300G 50 Checking the distribution system Distribution of seed to the seed tubes should be checked at regular intervals th...

Page 24: ...commendations contained in the preceding pages Operation Set line 1 of the variator index used for the first flow rate test on line 2 which corresponds to the amount in kg collected in the tray during that test Without moving the slide ruler discs find the target flow rate in Kg ha on the line 3 On line 4 read the new variator index corresponding to your seed and conditions After sowing one hectar...

Page 25: ...ed to alter them to reach the required depth setting Please refer to the HITCHING section SOWING DEPTH Place the ram at its middle position Use the drawbar ram to set the sowing depth 1 2 Use the yellow graduated scale and depth segments to precisely increase or reduce the sowing depth NOTE 12 5mm depth steps on the ram can be obtained using different combinations of the depth segments NOTE Depth ...

Page 26: ...ting that clearance is easy the machine being set on a flat and level area with a block under the coulter Note When operated on very soft soil encumbered by trash it is recommended to raise the coulter to 40 mm above the disc edge to facilitate disc motion b Recline adjustment The coulter 1 leading edge should be Parallel to the disc As close as possible to the disc but not hampering its rotation ...

Page 27: ...ining setting Only the left hand side can be disengaged To disengage a Press b Turn Emptying the Hopper Emptying the hopper into tray 1 Lower the trays beneath the metering device and push the lever 2 down fully To interrupt the seed flow when the hopper is only partly empty raise the lever very slightly without raising it to its upper position When using half width shut off begin on the left of t...

Page 28: ...RICATE turn or replace the plates as soon as their thickness is significantly reduced Tightening check After 10 hours of operation Check the tightening of the furrowing system screws disc securing screws and check tapered roller bearings If those taper roller bearings have play they should be tightened Remove the dust cover Tighten the UNF Flange nut with a torque wrench do not exceed 120N m After...

Page 29: ...evices and seed pips Checks Incorrect setting of flaps 2 may induce oversowing in the course of work It is recommended to check and adjust if necessary after each sowing period Set the flap lever to index 1 Begin with visually assessing the distance between the flap and the peg wheel If necessary insert a 6mm spacer 3 between the flap and large space peg wheel Adjust the distance with screw 4 29 ...

Page 30: ...sowing campaign Oil distribution chains Check variator oil level horizontal seed drill top up the red dot with ATF DEXTRON II D Change oil every 500 ha or 2 years if the area has not been covered Cleaning Cleaning the inside of the hopper and metering system Clean the seed drill High pressure cleaners are liable to cause damage to bearings and electrical circuits 30 ...

Page 31: ...alternator cable and the battery 7 Protective covers which are prone to wear should be checked regularly Replace immediately if damaged 8 Spare parts must conform to the manufactures specification Only use genuine Moore parts 9 Before working on any electrical circuit disconnect the power source 10 Repairs carried out on parts under tension or pressure springs or components under pressure etc requ...

Page 32: ... than the remainder of the field If headlands are drilled last the field is left tidier on completion On rougher types of seedbed the drill itself tends to be self leveling The seed tube and disc coulter units tend to move the soil from humps to hollows IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO HARROW AFTER SOWING Harrowing will move seeds either shallower or deeper thus giving uneven germination Remember seeds that...

Page 33: ... This will encourage the germination of volunteer cereals and weed seeds It will also help to level out the tramline and wheeled tracks Also if stones are left undisturbed in the top layer they become embedded and the disc will ride from stone to stone without getting good penetration In soft field conditions it is essential to set the discs deep enough to cut through all the matt or surface trash...

Page 34: ...After 4 5 years of conservation tillage the soil drains water faster and becomes more bearing which reduces waiting 4 Bring calcium and magnesium supplements to compensate medium acidification Aim to maintain pH between 6 5 and 7 to ensure good stability of the clay humic complex 5 Enrich the soil with organic matter to protect it from compaction and improve resistance Return straw and harvest res...

Page 35: ...ain fast and grouped emergence competing with weed 6 Use a seed drill that moves little soil like UNIDRILL UNIDRILL only works the seed row thus reducing the risk of blank seed escaped seed emerging Wide intervals between rows are preferable like those of the UNIDRILL 16 6cm Only use the seed drill near harrow when necessary 7 Closely monitor flora evolution during growth With conservation tillage...

Page 36: ...Flow Rate Tables Calibration Procedure FLOW RATE TABLES Wheat Rapseed Barely Peas Field peas Oats Mustard Phacelia Radish Alfalfa Linseed Ray grass Clover 36 ...

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Page 38: ...Flow Rate Tables Calibration Procedure 38 ...

Page 39: ...Flow Rate Tables Calibration Procedure 39 ...

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Page 41: ...thin 12 months from the date of receipt be the purchaser or his her nominee of the machine 5 Any claim under this warranty must be made by the original purchaser of the machine and is not assignable to any third party 6 If the purchaser hires out the machine to any third party the warranty shall apply only to matters notified to the Company within 90 days of the date of delivery and clause 4 shall...

Page 42: ...orrectly in every respect Moore Uni Drills are subject to thorough quality assurance inspection and function testing before delivery The user purchaser shall retain sole liability for insuring the equipment is functioning correctly when in use Moore Uni Drill Ltd accepts no liability for losses arising from incorrect use of the drill including its depth control and seed dosage equipment Follow the...

Page 43: ...Grassland Parts booklet 2007 grassland seeding line ...

Page 44: ...r 23 020156 Grassland Scraper 24 140041 M10 Nyloc 25 010165 Drag Arm guide plate R H 26 010026 Steel Wear Bar 27 010027 Distance piece 28 690009 Uni drill Rear Springs 29 140033 M10 x55 bolt 30 140024 M12 x 80 bolt 31 010024 Drag Arm Guide Plate Left Hand 32 720003 Rear Spring Locator 33 140033 M10 x55 bolt 34 020148 NKE Grassland Axle Assy 35 140018 M16 Binx nut 36 140012 M16 x 50 bolt 37 010280 ...

Page 45: ...Grassland Main Chassis ...

Page 46: ...t 10 A111 M12 X 55 Bolt 11 A214 M10 X 80 Bolt 12 A121 M10 X 40 Setscrew 13 A132 3 4 UNF Locknut 14 A138 M12 Locknut 15 A145 M20 X 34 Heavy Duty Washer 16 A156 3 8 Timken Tapered Roller Bearing 17 A157N 1 Timken Tapered Roller Bearing 18 A182 Dustcap Small 19 A183 Dustcap Large 20 A493 Tension Spring 21 3 01A Support Arm Pivot Bracket 22 314 1234 Drive Wheel Support Arm Upper 23 315 1234 Drive Whee...

Page 47: ...83 Clutch Spring 32 S901546 Seed Box End Bearing 63 S901538 Fine Seed Clutch Wheel 33 S900952 Agitator Bearing Plate 64 S901539 Standard Seed Wheel 34 S908010 Retention Spring 65 S901542 Seed Wheel Lock Pin 35 S904319 Spring Fastener 66 S580104 Steel Ball 36 S904757 Nylon Pivot Arm 67 S909082 Spring 37 SM900210 Seedcup Holder Unit 4M 68 S901541 Plastic Screw SM900207 Seedcup Holder Unit 3M 69 S901...

Page 48: ...tre 34 S984008 Oil Drain Plug 10 S590306 Roll Pin 6 X 30 35 S737003 Oil Drain Seal 11 S596875 6 X 56 Key 36 S712014 Freewheel Collar 12 S922033 Drive Shaft 37 S914025 Variator Cover 13 S987703 Gasket 38 S590106 Spirol Pin 3 5 X 30 14 S910296 Handle 8 X 40 39 S590307 Spirol Pin 6 x 35 15 S989002 Scale 40 S574225 Circlip Dia 25 16 S925027 Spacer 41 S590306 Spirol Pin 6 x 30 17 S918096 Variator Chain...

Page 49: ... Seed Wheel 3A S901538 Fine Seed Wheel 4 S985209 Skid Flap 5 S525895 M8 X 45 Screw 6 S571806 M8 Nut 7 S909081 Skid Flap Spring 8 S904599 Skid Flap Support 9 S985210 Rape Shutter 10 S711008 Distribution Shaft Bearing 11 S909083 Clutch Spring 12 S923067 Clutch Spring Retainer Seed Distribution Mechanism ...