1560 and 1565 Grain Drills
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All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
Foreword
3 m (10 ft) Single Box Drill
4.6 m (15 ft) Single Box Drill
4.6 m (15 ft) 1560 Drill With 1565 Separate Placement Box
6.1 m (20 ft) Single Box Drill
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Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Operate Safely
Charge Row Marker Hydraulic System
Keep Riders Off Machine
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Transport Safely
Observe Maximum Transport Speed
Service Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Service Tires Safely
Handle Pesticides and Fertilizers Carefully
Safety Features-1560 Grain Drill
Section : 10 - Safety Signs
Marker Arms-If Equipped
Section : 15 - Preparing the Tractor
Use The Tractor Operator's Manual
Link Lengths
Positioning Sway Blocks
Adjusting Metering Valves-Tractors With Mechanical SCV (Selective Control Valve)
Adjusting Metering Valves-Tractors With Electro/Hydraulic SCV Controls
Using Lever Lock Clip (55-60 Series Tractors)
Installing Lever Lock Clip (55-60 Series Tractors)
Setting Flow Rate and Detent Time-6000, 6010, 7000 and 7010 Series Tractors
Section : 20 - Preparing the Machine
Checking and Lubricating-1560/1565 Grain Drills
Checking Tire Pressure
Checking Wheel Bolts and Bearings
Tightening Hardware
Installing Frame QUIK-TATCH™ Weights
Understanding Combination Grain/Fertilizer Box Configurations
Changing Combination Box Partition to Grain Only Position
Setting Feed Cups
Resetting Feed Cups
Checking Grain Feed Shaft
Checking Grass Seed Feed Shaft
Using Half-Speed Drive Attachment (If Equipped)
Understanding Rate Charts
Rate Chart-19 cm (7.5 in.) Row Spacing - All Drills
Rate Chart-19 cm (7.5 in.) Row Spacing - All Drills
Rate Chart-24.5 cm (10 in.) Row Spacing on 4.6 m (15 ft) Drills
Rate Chart-24.5 cm (10 in.) Row Spacing on 4.6 m (15 ft) Drills
Rate Chart-19 cm (7.5 in.) Spaced Grass Seed Attachment-All Drills
Rate Chart-19 cm (7.5 in.) Spaced Grass Seed Attachment-All Drills
Rate Chart-24.5 cm (10 in.) Spaced Grass Seed Attachment 4.6 m (15 ft) Drills
Rate Chart-24.5 cm (10 in.) Spaced Grass Seed Attachment 4.6 m (15 ft) Drills
Determine Rate Setting-Grains and Grasses
Standard Densities-Grains and Grasses
Using Kilograms of Seed Per Hectare Chart
Using Pounds of Seed Per Acre Chart
Using Mixtures-Grains and Grasses
Setting Manual Grain Shifter
Setting Electronic Grain Shifter
Setting Grass Seed Shifter
Fertilizer Rate Charts
Determining Rate Setting-Fertilizer
Fertilizer Density Chart
Setting Fertilizer Feed Shaft Speed
Fertilizer Drive Settings
Using Density Meter
Performing Accurate Rate Checks
Rate Check-Method 1
Rate Check-Method 2
Grass Seed Feed Stop
Fertilizer Feed Stop
Grain Feed Stop-Fluted-Feeds
Opener Components and Adjustments
Lock-Up Rockshafts and Openers
Adjusting Gauge Wheel and Seeding Depth
Adjusting Press and Closing Wheel Down Force-1560 Only
Positioning Closing Wheels-1560 Only
Positioning Seed Boots
Checking Opener Adjustments
Section : 25 - Attaching and Detaching
Use The Tractor Operator's Manual
Attaching Drawn Drills
Attaching Two-Point Hitch to Tractor With Quick-Coupler
Attaching Two-Point Hitch to Tractor Without Quick-Coupler
Attaching Hydraulic Hoses
Attaching Warning Light Plug
COMPUTER TRAK® 150 and 250 Monitor Hook-Up
SEEDSTAR® Monitor Hook-up
Opening and Closing Opener Lock-Up Valve
Checking Rockshaft/Opener Control Operation
Detaching Drill from Tractor
Section : 30 - Transporting
Transporting the Machine
Keep Riders Off Machine
Attach Safety Chains-Drawn Drills
Using Warning Lights, SMV and Reflectors
Moving Storage Stand to Transport Position
Locking Up Openers
Locking Up Markers
Disengage Drive-3 m (10 ft) and 4.6 m (15 ft)
Disengage Drive-6.1 m (20 ft)
Section : 35 - Operating the Machine
Keep Riders Off Machine
Follow Safe Operating Procedures
Use The Tractor Operator's Manual
Guidelines for Use
Leveling Drill-Simple Hitch
Checking Product Level
Understanding Active Hydraulic Opener Down-Pressure System
Locking SCV Lever for Active Down-Pressure Operation
Adjusting Opener Down-Pressure-Tractors with Electro/Hydraulic Closed Center Systems
Adjusting Opener Down-Pressure-Tractors with Mechanical SCV Controlled Closed Center Systems
Adjusting Opener Down-Pressure-Tractors With Open Center Hydraulic Systems
Preparing to Operate Drill in Field
Engaging Drive-3 m (10 ft) and 4.6 m (15 ft)
Engaging Drive-6.1 m (20 ft)
Engage/Disengage Grass Seed Drive
Operating in Wet Conditions
Operating Row Markers (If Equipped)
Setting Marker Arm Length-4.6 m (15 ft) and 6.1 m (20 ft) Drills
Section : 40 - Attachments
Operating Seed Monitor
Front Rank Lock-Up Valve
Half-Speed Drive
Attach Half-Speed Drive
Drill-Shaft Turn Indicator
Section : 45 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
Grease
Gear Oil
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Beginning and End of Season
Lubrication Symbol
Lock-Up Rockshafts and Openers
Lubricate Fertilizer Feed Shaft Bearings
Lubricate Drive Clutch
Lubricate Drive Wheel Disconnect
Lubricate Caster Wheel Pivot
Lubricate Two-Point Hitch
Lubricate Grass Seed Drive Shaft (If Equipped)
Lubricate Wheel Bearings
Lubricate Drive Wheel Hub
Lubricate Opener Depth Gauge Arm
Checking Fertilizer Gear Case Oil Annually
Meter Components
Section : 50 - Troubleshooting
Openers
Delivery System
Opener Down-Pressure System
Opener Down-Pressure System-Tractor With Open-Center Hydraulics
Section : 55 - Service
Using Safe Service Procedures
Lock-Up Rockshafts and Openers
Replacing Ground Engaging Tools
Keep Service Area Clean
Service Tires Safely
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Checking Wheel Bolts and Bearings
Checking Tire Pressure
Prevent Hydraulic System Contamination
Removing Hydraulic Cylinders
Installing and Bleeding Hydraulic Cylinders
Resetting Fluted Feed Cups
Replacing Fertilizer Feed Wheels
Replacing Marker Breakaway Bolt
Replacing Drive System Shear Bolt
Repairing Closing Wheel Assembly-1560 Only
Repairing Press Wheel Assembly-1560 Only
Repairing Steel Gauge Wheel Assembly
Repairing Smooth-Sided Gauge Wheel Assembly
Checking Gauge Wheel Clearance-All Gauge Wheels
Replacing Disk Openers and Bearings
Inspecting Boots and Disk Openers
Replacing Seed Deflectors and Boots
Replacing Opener Arm Pivot Bushings
Checking Acremeter Accuracy
Using Alternate Opener Pattern
Alternate Opener Diagram-4.6 m (15 ft)
Alternate Opener Diagram-6.1 m (20 ft)
Down-Pressure Hose Routing
Replacing Warning Light Bulbs
Section : 60 - Storage
Preparing for Storage
Removing from Storage
Cleaning Grain Box
Cleaning Fertilizer Box
Using Machine Covers
Section : 65 - Specifications
1560 Tractor Recommendations
4.6 m (15 ft) 1560 With 1565 Separate Placement Box Tractor Recommendations
1560 Drill Transport Weights
4.6 m (15 ft) 1560 Drill With 1565 Separate Placement Box Transport Weights
Machine Dimensions
1560 With 1565 Separate Placement Box Machine Dimensions
Opener Specifications
1560 Machine Capacities
1560 With 1565 Separate Placement Box Machine Capacities
Serial Number
Section : 70 - Crime Prevention Tips
Help Prevent Crime
Record Ag Identification Numbers
Keep Proof of Ownership
Park Indoors Out of Sight
When Parking Outdoors
Reduce Vandalism
Report Thefts Immediately
Technical Information
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