Landoll 5531 Grain Drill Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

F-716-1213 12/2013LANDOLL CORPORATION1900 North StreetMarysville, Kansas 66508(785) 562-5381800-428-5655 ~ WWW.LANDOLL.COMModel 5531Grain DrillOperato

2-4 F-716-1213 EditionSTANDARD SPECIFICATIONSTable 2-2: Hydraulic Fitting Torque SpecificationsLANDOLL CORPORATIONHYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE SPECIFICATI

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS2-5Figure 2-1: 5531-30 Left Wing Placement5531-30’ SEED BOX7-1/2” SPACINGLEFT WING5531-30’LEFT WING SEED BOX10” SPACING20-3/810

2-6 F-716-1213 EditionSTANDARD SPECIFICATIONSFigure 2-2: 5531-30 Center Placement18-1/28-5/85531-30’CENTER SEED BOX7-1/2” SPACING5531-30’CENTER SEED B

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS2-7Figure 2-3: 5531-30 Right Wing Placement5531-30’ SEED BOX7-1/2” SPACINGRIGHT WING5531-30’RIGHT WING SEED BOX10” SPACING21-15

2-8 F-716-1213 EditionSTANDARD SPECIFICATIONSFigure 2-4: 5531-40 Left Wing Placement18-1/4LEFT OUTERWING SEED BOXLEFT INNERWING SEED BOX5531-40LEFT WI

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS2-9Figure 2-5: 5531-40 Center Placement18-1/25531-40CENTER SEED BOX7-1/2” SPACING5531-40 center placement8-5/85531-40CENTER SEE

2-10 F-716-1213 EditionSTANDARD SPECIFICATIONSFigure 2-6: 5531-40 Right Wing Placement18-1/412-3/43-3/813-1/4RIGHT INNERWING BOXSEED RIGHT OUTERWING B

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS2-11Figure 2-7: 5531-30 Point Row Clutch Placement5-29/323-13/3225-5/85531-30 point row clutch placement

2-12 F-716-1213 EditionSTANDARD SPECIFICATIONSFigure 2-8: 5531-40 Point Row Clutch Placement5-29/323-13/3268-13/1620-7/165531-40 point row clutch plac

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS2-13Figure 2-9: Small Seed Attachment Drilling Placement11234-1/434-1/4small seed attachment drilling placement112464622Ø .406Ø

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3-1Chapter 3Assembly InstructionsYour new 5531 Grain Drill comes nearly completely assembled from the factory and ready to go to the field. This secti

3-2 F-716-1213 EditionASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSFigure 3-1: Press Wheel AssemblyPress Wheel Assembly1. Attach each press wheel assembly to each air opener

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS3-3Figure 3-2: Small Seed Assembly Overview5531 small seed attachEXISTING MAIN SEEDBOX ASSEMBLYEXISTING SMV SIGNSMALL SEED BOX AS

3-4 F-716-1213 EditionASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSSmall Seed Attachment Installation (Option)Refer to 3-2 for small seed attachment overview.Use these instru

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS3-58. Attach the front of the chain adjustment bracket to the seed box bracket with the 1/2-13 x 1-1/4 hex head cap screw.9. Atta

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4-1Chapter 4Operation and MaintenanceDANGERDANGERWARNINGDANGERDANGERDANGERCAUTIONNever allow anyone to ride on the 5531 Grain Drill at any time

F-716-1213 Edition iTable of Contents1 IntroductionUnderstanding Safety Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-2 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCETractor PreparationThe Landoll 5531 Grain Drill is designed to be pulled by tractor equipped with a dou

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-3Attaching Grain Drill To The TractorWARNING1. Make sure the tractor drawbar is rated and adjusted properly for the weight

4-4 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCETransport Locks1. Transport lock pins are provided to secure the Grain Drill in raised and folded posit

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-5Folding/Unfolding the Grain DrillThe Grain Drill is equipped with hydraulic cylinders to fold and unfold the drill from tr

4-6 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCEFigure 4-3: Hitch Clevis HeightLeveling the Hitch Clevis1. The hitch clevis height should be adjusted t

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-7Leveling the Hitch1. When unfolding the Grain Drill the hitch is lowered to its lowest point to allow the wing fold locks

4-8 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCEFigure 4-5: Hitch and Safety ChainTransporting the Grain Drill1. Check and follow all federal, state, a

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-95. Slow down when driving on rough roads. Reduce speed when turning, or on curves and slopes to avoid tipping. Equipment a

4-10 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCECompressor Operation1. The Grain Drill is equipped with a small air compressor to make minor adjustmen

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-11Air System Pressure1. The air system pressure on the Grain Drill can safely operate in a range from 15 psi to 100 psi. A

ii F-716-1213 EditionSmall Seed Meter Assembly/Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26Air

4-12 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCEOpeners – Hydraulic Operation1. The Grain Drill openers are raised and lowered through a hydraulic lif

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-13Hydraulic Lift SystemThe Grain Drill is equipped with a hydraulic lift system to raise and lower the unit from transport

4-14 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCELoup II Drill Monitor Operation1. The 5531 Grain Drill is equipped with a Loup II drill monitor. The d

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-15Seed Meter Gate AdjustmentThe seed meter has an adjustable seed gate to accommodate various seed sizes for planting. The

4-16 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCESeed Rate Adjustment1. Theseedingrateisadjustedforeachsectionwiththethreadedseedrateadjus

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-17Meter/Seed Rate Handle Adjustment1. If the seed meter shaft is disassembled for maintenance or repair the seed meters and

4-18 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCEFigure 4-11: Seed Rate Chart and Calibration Formulasm176490SEED RATE =

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-19Seed Rate Calibration1. The seed rate charts are in pounds per acre and based on an average seed size (See Figure 4-11.)

4-20 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCEDry Fertilizer Combination Box1. If the Grain Drill is equipped with the dry fertilizer option, it wil

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-213. When using both seed and dry fertilizer, fill the seed box keeping fill shield in closed position over fertilizer box

1-1Chapter 1IntroductionThe Landoll Model 5531 Grain Drill is a quality product designed to give years of trouble free performance. By following each

4-22 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCEFigure 4-17: Fertilizer Box Clean OutFertilizer Box – Clean Out1. The fertilizer meters may be accesse

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-23Figure 4-18: Fertilizer Box ChartFertilizer – Rate Adjustment1. The dry fertilizer rate is adjusted by changing sprocket

4-24 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCEFertilizer – Rate Calibration1. Dry fertilizer can be affected by type, density, size, humidity, and f

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-25Figure 4-19: Grass Seed Rate ChartSmall Seed Rate Adjustment1. The seeding rate adjustment for the optional small seedin

4-26 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCESmall Seed Meter Assembly/Adjustment1. If the small seed meter shaft assembly is disassembled for main

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-27Figure 4-22: Air Spring AdjustmentAir Spring Adjustment1. The air pressure delivered to the air springs is the same for a

4-28 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCEOpener Blade Adjustment1. To insure peak performance of the opener assembly and maximum bearing life a

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-29Opener – Press Wheel Adjustment1. The seeding depth of each individual opener is controlled by the press wheel depth adju

4-30 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCEFigure 4-25: Opener Scraper AdjustmentOpener Scraper Adjustment1. The opener is equipped with a scrape

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-31Figure 4-26: Opener Soil Strip AdjustmentOpener Soil Strip Adjustment1. The soil strip runs along the side of the opener

1-2 F-716-1213 EditionINTRODUCTIONUnderstanding Safety StatementsYou will find various types of safety information on the following pages and on the m

4-32 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCEFigure 4-27: Drive Shaft - Coupler AlignmentDrive Shaft – Coupler AlignmentThe center box seed shaft i

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-33Figure 4-28: Walkboard AdjustmentWalkboard1. The walkboard on the Grain Drill provides a stable platform to work from whi

4-34 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCELadder Use and Transport Requirements1. When transporting the 5531 Grain Drill:a. The ladder should be

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-35Hydraulic Row Markers (Option)1. The Grain Drill may be equipped with optional hydraulic row markers. This will require a

4-36 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCEFigure 4-31: Hydraulic Row Marker AdjustmentHydraulic Row Marker Disc Adjustment (Option)CAUTION1. Th

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-375531 Point Row Clutch (Option)The 5531 Grain Drill may be equipped with an optional point row clutch assembly. The clutch

4-38 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCEWheel Bearing Maintenance Wheel bearing maintenance should be performed at the beginning of every seas

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-39Figure 4-32: Hitch Hose Clamps and Color DesignationsHose Identification1. The hydraulic hoses are color coded to help id

4-40 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCEParking1. When unhitching the Grain Drill from the tractor, it is best to park in the folded position

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE4-41Figure 4-33: Lubrication Points5531 lube1234

2-1Chapter 2Standard Specifications5531 SERIES GRAIN DRILLMODELNUMBERWORKING WIDTHROW SPACINGNO. OF OPENERSTRANSPORT WIDTHTIRE ANDWHEELSESTIMATED WEIG

4-42 F-716-1213 EditionOPERATION AND MAINTENANCETable 4-2: Lubrication TableLubrication Maintenance1. Table 4-2 specifies the lubrication points and i

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5-1Chapter 5Troubleshooting GuideThe Troubleshooting Guide, shown below, is included to help you quickly locate problems that can happen using your 55

5-2 F-716-1213 EditionTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDESECTIONS PLANTING AT DIFFERENT RATESSeed rate adjustment not the same on all sectionsAdjust seed rate.Drive

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE5-3AIR SYSTEM LEAK - SLOWNOTEUse a spray bottle with a soapy water solution to check for the following leaks.Air leaking thru air

5-4 F-716-1213 EditionTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Equipment from Landoll Corporation is built to exacting standards ensured by ISO 9001:2008 registration at all Landoll manufacturing facilities.Model

2-2 F-716-1213 EditionSTANDARD SPECIFICATIONSTIRE INFLATIONTIRE SIZETIREMANUFACTURERPLY/LOAD RATINGINFLATION PRESSURE (psi) (max.)380/55R 16.5 Goodyea

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS2-3Table 2-1: General Torque SpecificationsLANDOLL CORPORATIONGENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (REV. 4/97)THIS CHART PROVIDES TIGH