Farm Star ES-33 - Manual (Page 12)

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ES-1.5 PKP SEEDER PA RT S D R AW I N G
T R A C T O R O R V E H I C L E
P R E PA R AT I O N
The 12 volt electric seeder can be mounted on farm or
lawn tractors, pickup trucks, jeeps, wagons or on some
farm implements.
The tractor (or other vehicle) must have a 12 volt elec-
trical system or you need to supply a separate 12 volt
battery to power the spreader fan motor.
The seeder should be positioned so that spreader fan
is at least 30-34 inches above the ground. This will pro-
vide the best spreading performance. It is also best if the
seeder unit is tilted slightly forward so that the spreader
fan throws slightly upward. Use the brace rods to make
this adjustment.
Be sure tires and rims are in good condition. Inflate
tires to the proper recommended air pressure.
It is recommended that a ROPS (Roll-Over Protection
Structure) be installed on all tractors. Contact your local
dealer for ROPS for your tractor.
PA C K I N G
Seeders are usually shipped in individual cartons.
Sometimes the extension sides (3 bu. model only) are in
the main seeder carton if ordered together.
A S S E M B LY & M O U N T I N G
Preview the assembly instructions and the exploded
views of the seeder in your operator’s manual and
become familiar as to how the parts or assemblies go
together.
ES-1.5
Assemble the drawbar mount bracket (#480317) to the
main frame (#480301) with the 3 / 8 ” bolts provided.
Set the seeder in the center of the drawbar on your
tractor, or on the bumper of your truck and bolt it down
securely with the bolt, washers, and nut provided.
Assemble the brace rods on the seeder by placing one
end of each one to the sides of the seeder and bolt them
in place. Loosen the clamps on the brace rods, leaving
one end attached to the seeder and secure the other end
ES-1.5 PKP
PICKUP RECEIVER HITCH MOUNT
Remove the ball mount from your receiver hitch. Clean
the 2 inch square socket. Check the receiver hitch
mounting bolts and braces.
Slide the formed 90˚ 2” seeder mounting tube into the
receiver hitch and install the lock pin.
Review the “exploded” parts drawing of the ES-1.5 PKP
to become familiar with the parts and their relationship.
NOTE: If the optional ES-1.5 PKP rope control pack-
age is used, refer to those instructions in this manual as
it is fastened with the same bolts that mount the seeder.
Position the seeder on the 2” seeder mounting tube
and install the two 1 / 2 ” x 3 1 / 2 ” hex head bolts. NOTE: The
two special square washers (Ref. #5) are to reinforce the
channel bracket on the seeder. Install the lock washers
and nuts and tighten the bolts.
Refer to the instructions for all units, wiring and
operation.
to the tractor fender or some other convenient place. If
you are using a truck, the flat surface on the upper edge
of the bed can be used. Adjust the braces so seeder sets
level or slightly tilted forward, then tighten the clamps.
ES-33
The scale plate and lever assembly is folded and bolted
to the seeder frame to prevent shipping damage. Unbolt
and unfold the lever and control rod. Bolt the scale plate
and control rod assembly on the front of the main frame,
using the
1 / 4 ” – 20 x 1 / 2 ” bolts provided. Swing the upper
half of the lever up into position (as shown in parts draw-
ing). Replace the bolts and tighten securely.
Insert the control rod through the hole in the seed gate
control plate (middle plate) and secure with the 3 / 32 ” x 1 / 2 ”
cotter pin provided.
The openings in the hopper bottom (seed gate) are reg-
ulated by the control rod and the scale plate lever. Put
the seed gate middle plate into the closed position.
Loosen the control rod adjustment bolt (this bolt con-
nects the lever to the control rod and screws into an
adjustment button). The adjustment button should now
be able to slide on the control rod. Then follow brace rod
instructions as in last two paragraphs for ES-1.5.
EXTENSION HOPPER
Position the hopper extension sides as in figure “B”. As
you position each side, insert the corner angle rod in
each pocket as shown in figure “C”. After these are in
place, insert all the bolts and tighten. Remove the cap
plugs in the seeder hopper. (NOTE: If there is a possibil-
ity of using seeder as a 3 bushel, then cap plugs should
be saved.) Position the extension hopper in the seeder
hopper and bolt it in place.
Be sure your tractor or vehicle is in good condition
and properly equipped with counterweights if
required. Read all the safety precautions and make
sure all vehicle operators are familiar with the safety
rules of vehicle operation.
C A U T I O N !
I N S T R U C T I O N S