Serafin Ultisow Manuel utilisateur

OPERATOR MANUAL

NARROW FOLD SINGLE DISC

OPERATOR MANUAL

Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3

IMPORTANT NUMBERS .......................................................................................................... 3

Conservation Agriculture ................................................................................................................ 4

No-Till Systems .............................................................................................................................. 4

General Information ....................................................................................................................... 5

Safety ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Operation of the Machine .......................................................................................................... 6

Disconnecting the Machine ....................................................................................................... 6

Operator Safety ......................................................................................................................... 7

Personal Protective Equipment – PPE ...................................................................................... 8

Crushing Hazards ..................................................................................................................... 9

Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Hazards .................................................................. 10

High Pressure Hydraulic Fluid Hazards .................................................................................. 11

Environmental Hazards ........................................................................................................... 12

Hazards when maintaining the Machine ................................................................................. 13

Before You Start .......................................................................................................................... 15

Checklist ................................................................................................................................. 15

Tighten Wheel Nuts & Bearings .............................................................................................. 15

Guidelines for Use .................................................................................................................. 15

Connecting to the Seed Box ................................................................................................... 16

Checking the Wing Fold Operation ......................................................................................... 16

Seed Unit Hydraulic Down Pressure System .......................................................................... 16

Transport Guidelines .................................................................................................................... 17

Transport on Public Roads ...................................................................................................... 17

Manual/Electric Pressure Valve Setup ......................................................................................... 18

Machine Operation/Field Setup .................................................................................................... 19

Lubrication ................................................................................................................................... 20

Seeding Unit ........................................................................................................................... 20

Grease Points ......................................................................................................................... 21

Maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 23

Maintaining the Machine ......................................................................................................... 23

Replacing Discs/Seed Boot Adjustment ....................................................................................... 23

Disc Wear .................................................................................................................................... 24

Effects of Worn Discs ................................................................................................................... 24

Wheel Studs / Rims ..................................................................................................................... 25

Cleaning & Storage ...................................................................................................................... 26

Tyres ............................................................................................................................................ 26

Gason Quick Reference Guide .................................................................................................... 27

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 31

PARTS CATALOGUE .................................................................................................................. 33

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new SERAFIN ULTISOW!

Serafin Machinery is based in Griffith, NSW in the heart of one of Australia’s leading agricultural

centres. Serafin Machinery has more than 20 years’ experience in manufacturing and designing

high quality farm machinery for some of the most demanding farming requirements.

The team at Serafin Machinery are totally committed to the No-Till concept of disc seeders for

cereals and pastures. Serafin Machinery’s dedicated parts support and back up service ensures

customers receive exceptional service every time.

Our aim is to continually improve our machinery to ensure low maintenance costs, reliability and

long-lasting machinery that does the best job possible.

Serafin Machinery work hard to keep developing new models of seeders to meet the demand of

our future customers and strive for continual improvement of our imported components from our

suppliers. We hope you enjoy using your new seeder as much as we enjoyed producing it.

Happy planting!

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Serafin Machinery – Head Office 02 6963 5588

Spare Parts Manager 0458 635 588

Service Manager 0487 055 588

Sales Manager 0459 755 881

Check us out online – serafinmachinery.com.au

CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE

According to the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), “Conservation

Agriculture” (CA) aims to achieve sustainable and profitable agriculture and subsequently aims at

improved livelihoods of farmers through the application of the three CA principles: Minimal soil

disturbance, permanent soil cover and crop rotations.

CA holds tremendous potential for all sizes of farms and agro-ecological systems, but its adoption

is perhaps most urgently required by smallholder farmers, especially those facing acute labour

shortages. It is a way to combine profitable agricultural production with environmental concerns

and sustainability and it has been proven to work in a variety of agro-ecological zones and farming

systems. It is been perceived by practitioners as a valid tool for Sustainable Land Management

(SLM).”

Head to the Food and Agriculture Organisation website for more information:

http://www.fao.org/ag/ca/index.html

NO-TILL SYSTEMS

“No-Tillage” is a ‘cornerstone’ of CA and can be practiced in both large and small farming

systems. With No-Till (also termed zero tillage and direct drilling) the only tillage operations are

low disturbance seeding techniques for the application of seeds and fertilisers directly into the

stubble of the previous crop. Gradually, organic matter of the surface layers of zero tilled land

increases, due to reduced erosion, increasing yields and resulting in more crop residue added to

the soil surface.

Gradually, organic mulch is developed on the soil surface, and this is eventually converted to

stable soil organic matter because of reduced biological oxidation compared to conventionally

tilled soils. No-Tillage is effective in mitigating many of the negative on-farm and off-site effects of

tillage, principally humidity loss, organic matter loss, reduced biodiversity and reduced runoff.

These conditions are replaced with permanent soil cover, improvements in soil structure,

improved organic matter status, improved water use efficiency and improved soil biology and

nutrient cycling.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and service your machine correctly. Failure to

do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage and will not be covered by the warranty

and/or insurance.

This manual is part of your machine and must always remain with the machine. Right hand and

left-hand sides are determined by facing in the direction the machine will travel when going

forward.

Warranty is provided as part of the Serafin Machinery support program for customers who operate

and maintain their equipment as described in this manual. The warranty is explained on the

warranty certificate which you will receive when the machine is delivered.

Set up is the responsibility of the operator. Correct seed depth and amount of soil coverage is

adjustable for each sowing situation. Cover and press wheel pressure are also adjustable. There

is no standard factory setting for all situations as each requirement is different.

Serafin Machinery will demonstrate all adjustments necessary on set up of machine.

Serafin Machinery will NOT be responsible or liable for seeding rate, depth of seed/fertiliser

or closing wheel pressures.

Consult your agronomist for sowing depth and seeding rate.

SAFETY

Read all safety instructions before operating the machine. If you do not understand any

part of this manual and need assistance, please contact Serafin Machinery.

Operation of the Machine

Carefully read and understand the instruction manual before use.

Serafin Machinery will instruct correct use of the machine during installation/delivery. It is

the owner’s responsibility to train staff/operator prior to using the machine.

Ensure no one is near the machine while it is attached to the tractor and the tractor is

running.

Incorrect handling of this equipment could result in serious or fatal accidents.

Adhere to all working (12km/h) and transport (30km/h) speeds, in rough terrain and turning

speeds will need to be reduced further to prevent damage or roll over.

Unauthorised modifications to the machine may impair the function and/or safety and effect

machine life. This will also void warranty.

Disconnecting the Machine

Be sure to clear the area around the machine before raising or lowering the machine or

wings.

Stop the tractor on level ground before raising or lowering wings.

Operate the machine from the tractor seat only.

Ensure safety locks are fitted to wings if storing in folded position.

Lower machine to the ground

Turn tractor off and remove key.

Release any hydraulic pressure on remotes.

Disconnect hydraulic couplers, electric couplers and any primary hose breakaway couplers

and fold onto machine.

Disconnect hitch from tractor.

OPERATOR SAFETY

Read and understand

Operators manual

Wear appropriate Personal

Protective Equipment

Do not operate machine

when under the influence

of drugs or alcohol

Use Seat Belts

WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO THE FOLLOWING:

READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions, Warnings and Safety

Messages.

WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT when operating or repairing equipment.

DO NOT USE DRUGS or ALCOHOL before or while operating equipment

DO NOT ALLOW anyone to operate equipment under the influence of drug or alcohol.

CONSULT medical professional for medication impairment side effects.

STAY ALERT, prolonged operation can cause fatigue; STOP and REST.

GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY

Visibility Conditions while in use

OPERATE IN DAYLIGHT or with lights that give clear workplace visibility

Tractor operator must be able to see seeder operation without obstruction

Tractor operator must be able to see ahead and avoid obstructions while operating equipment

Ground Speed while operating

Operator should control ground speed to achieve optimum seeding performance

Adjust working speed to suit terrain conditions

Reduce speed near steep slopes, ditches or foreign objects

Safety Signs and Warning Decals

Replace missing, damaged or unreadable safety signs immediately

Safety Shielding and Sensors

Never remove or modify any safety devices

Communication

Verbal communication can be difficult and dangerous near the seeder

Operating instructions and directions should be made prior to operation

Never allow anyone to approach seeder while in operation

Riding Passengers

Never allow passengers

ride on

seeder

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - PPE

Wear hearing

protection

Wear Hi-

Visibility

clothing.

Wear eye

protection.

Wear enclosed

footwear.

WE RECOMMEND THIS MACHINERY IS USED WITH A TRACTOR THAT IS FITTED WITH A

CABIN. IF THE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DONE USING A TRACTOR WITH AN

OPEN CABIN, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS WORN

BY THE OPERATOR.

ALWAYS FOLLOW SUGGESTIONS CONCERNING ALL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ISSUED TO YOU, OR CALLED BY FOR THE JOB

CONDITIONS. THIS SHOULD ALWAYS INCLUDE;

USE HEARING PROTECTION if using open cab tractor to stop hearing fatigue when

operation for extended times

WEAR HI VISIBILITY CLOTHING to ensure you are visible to others on the worksite

WEAR EYE PROTECTION if using open cab tractor to stop dust or other foreign matter

entering your eyes

WEAR SAFETY FOOT WEAR to protect feet from crush hazards

RESPIRATION PROTECTION if using open cab tractor to stop dust or other foreign matter

entering your lungs

CRUSHING HAZARDS

STAY CLEAR OF MACHINE WHILE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURISED

WARNING DEPRESSURISE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR

DEATH FROM ACCIDENTAL MACHINE MOVEMENT CAUSING POTENTIAL

CRUSH INJURIES.

THIS SEEDER USES HYDRAULIC ACTUATION TO MOVE PARTS DURING OPERATION OR WHILE

STATIONARY. BE AWARE OF CRUSHING HAZARDS WHEN THE MACHINES HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

IS PRESSURISED.

TO AVOID CRUSH INJURIES

 OPERATE FROM TRACTOR SEAT never operate machine from the ground or in close proximity

to moving parts.

 DO NOT OPERATE WHILE MAINTAINING MACHINE ensure all people are clear prior to

operation.

TO AVOID FALLING OFF IMPLEMENT

 USE EXTREME CARE WHEN CLIMBING ONTO EQUIPMENT. Always use three-point contact

using available handles and steps on implement while exiting.

 Never attempt to mount the implement while unit is moving.

TO AVOID CHILDREN FALLING OFF OR BEING CRUSHED BY EQUIPMENT:

 NEVER ALLOW children to play on or around tractor or equipment.

CRUSHING BY TRAPPING FINGERS/HANDS/ARMS in EQUIPMENT

 KEEP ARMS AND LEGS CLEAR of hydraulic actuators and ground engaging parts

 KEEP SEATED while operating the machinery

 LOWER WINGS AND ROW UNITS AND STOP TRACTOR ENGINE before attempting

maintenance

 KEEP CLEAR OF TRACTOR DRAWBAR when connecting and disconnecting machine

CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT HAZARDS

FOOT CRUSHING HAZARD

HAND CRUSH

STOP TRACTOR, REMOVE KEY

READ OPERATING MANUAL

WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM BEING CRUSHED BY

TRACTOR OR

IMPLEMENT

WHEN ATTACHING UNIT TO TRACTOR:

 DO NOT ALLOW BYSTANDERS between tractor and seeder

 KEEP HANDS AND BODY CLEAR of drawbar and fold points

BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING COMPONENTS

 STOP TRACTOR ENGINE before connecting hydraulic hoses.

WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING SEEDER TO TRACTOR DRAWBAR OR

LINKAGE:

 DO NOT CRAWL OR WALK under seeder whilst in storage position

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