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Land Pride All Purpose Seeder APS1548 Operator's Manual

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    Table of contents cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! ! © copyright 201...

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    Table of contents aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 © copyright 2011 all rights reserved land pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this man...

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    1 important safety information 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents important safety information ▲ these are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Safety at all times thoroughly read and unde...

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    2 important safety information aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents transport machinery safely ▲ comply with state and local laws. ▲ maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. Do not exceed. Never travel at a speed which does not allow adeq...

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    3 important safety information 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents prepare for emergencies ▲ be prepared if a fire starts. ▲ keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. ▲ keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital, and fire dep...

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    4 important safety information aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents 818-858c warning: general information safety labels your all purpose seeder comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your imp...

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    5 important safety information 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents 818-543c danger: guard missing (beneath guard) 24938 24934 838-111c danger: keep away, moving parts keep away 24934 818-254c danger: rotating roller hazard 25512.

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    6 introduction aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents owner assistance the warranty registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service. If custome...

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    7 section 1: assembly & set-up 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents section 1: assembly & set-up tractor requirements tractor horse power and hitch category should be within the range noted below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not be...

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    8 section 1: assembly & set-up aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents mud scraper installation (optional) optional mud scrapers are available from your local land pride dealer. A scraper bundle consists of one rear roller scraper and two front roll...

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    9 section 1: assembly & set-up 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents rear mud scraper for packer roller refer to figure 1-3: 1. Lower rear roller to ground level, shut tractor engine off, and engage parking brake. 2. Attach left hand scraper mount...

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    10 section 1: assembly & set-up aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents rear mud scraper to spike roller refer to figure 1-4: 1. Lower rear roller to ground level, shut tractor engine off, and engage parking brake. 2. Attach left hand scraper mount ...

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    11 section 2: operating instructions 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents section 2: operating instructions operating checklist hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training involv...

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    12 section 2: operating instructions aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents 4. The bag opener (#4) (sharp point on top of baffle plate located inside the seedbox) can be used to tear open the seed bags. 5. Maker certain the seed box is filled unifo...

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    13 section 2: operating instructions 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents 4. Make sure each seed cup door handle is set at the same height across the seeder. The highest position is usually used for grass seeds. 5. Be sure all bolts and nuts are ...

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    14 section 3: adjustments aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents section 3: adjustments front roller angle adjustment refer to figure 3-1: 1. Lower seeder frame onto blocks supporting the front rollers just above ground level to allow the front rol...

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    15 section 3: adjustments 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents drive chain engagement refer to figure 3-3: soil that is very hard or with a lot of unwanted vegetation may require several passes with the front rollers set at a very aggressive angl...

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    16 section 3: adjustments aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents speed change sprocket the all purpose seeder is designed with two drive speeds to accommodate different seed sizes and dispersal rates. The two drive speeds are high range (fast speed...

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    17 section 3: adjustments 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents low range set-up refer to figure 3-5: 1. Loosen 3/8" flange lock nut(#1) and drive tension sprocket (#2). Remove drive chain (#3) from speed change sprocket (#6). 2. Remove 5/8" nut (...

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    18 section 3: adjustments aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents seed cup settings refer to figure 3-6: each seed cup is equipped with a four-position gate. The highest gate handle position shown is for small seeds, the second and third positions a...

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    19 section 3: adjustments 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents g. Weigh seed which has been metered out. • if weight is in pounds, divide total weight of seed metered out by 3 to get the number of pounds metered by each seed cup. • if weight is i...

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    20 section 3: adjustments aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents seed rate charts (english) cup setting 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 alfalfa (pounds per acre) high range 0 54 125 198 269 341 412 485 555 626 699 769 ...

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    21 section 3: adjustments 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents lovegrass - sand (pounds per acre) high range 0 89 140 191 242 293 343 394 445 496 547 598 649 700 751 802 852 925 977 1029 1081 low range 0 28 44 61 77 93 109 125 141 157 173 189 206...

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    22 section 3: adjustments aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents seed rate charts (metric) cup setting 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 alfalfa (kilograms per hectare) high range 0 60 140 222 301 382 461 543 621 700 782...

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    23 section 3: adjustments 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents lovegrass - sand (kilograms per hectare) high range 0 100 157 214 271 328 384 441 498 555 612 669 726 783 840 897 953 1035 1093 151 1209 low range 0 31 49 68 86 104 122 140 158 176 19...

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    24 section 3: adjustments aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents drive arrangement with aps set-up for high range figure 3-8 26926 small seeds attachment (optional) there is no “range” associated with small seeds drive. If set correctly, the small ...

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    25 section 3: adjustments 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents drive arrangement with aps in low range refer to figure 3-9: the 19/35t sprocket (#3) is arranged with the 35t sprocket in front of the 19t sprocket and the 16/29t sprocket (#6) is ar...

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    26 section 3: adjustments aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents small seeds adjustments refer to figure 3-10: use seed rate charts on page 27 to determine seeding rate for the seed you will be planting. 1. See important note above. Move seed rate ...

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    27 section 3: adjustments 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents small seeds seed rate chart (english) (pounds per 1000 square foot and pounds per acre) cup setting 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 bent grass (pounds pe...

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    28 section 4: options & accessories aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents small seeds attachment refer to figure 4-1: the land pride small seeds attachment is an option made available to fit any land pride 48", 60", 72" or 86" all purpose seeder. ...

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    29 section 4: options & accessories 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents rear scrapers rear rollers can be ordered with the all purpose seeder from the factory or added later. See your nearest land pride dealer if you want to add rear scrapers to...

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    30 section 5: maintenance & lubrication aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents section 5: maintenance & lubrication maintenance proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any implement. With careful inspection and routine mainte...

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    31 section 5: maintenance & lubrication 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents 25 hours front roller bearings 4 zerks (1 at each front roller end) type of lubrication: multi-purpose grease quantity: 4 - 5 pumps feed cup drive sprocket square bore t...

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    32 section 5: maintenance & lubrication aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents 25 hours rear roller bearings 2 zerks (1 at each rear roller end) type of lubrication: multi-purpose grease quantity: 4 - 5 pumps 30849 24977 feed cup drive sprocket squ...

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    33 section 6: specifications & capacities 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents aps1548, aps1560, aps1572, & aps1586 description aps1548 aps1560 aps1572 aps1586 overall width 61 3/8 " 73 3/8" 85 3/8 " 99 3/8" seeding width (broadcast) 52 " 61" 73 ...

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    34 section 7: features & benefits aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 features benefits 1548, 1560 & 1572 = cat 1 qh 1586 = cat1&2 qh fits land pride quick hitch for easy one person hook-up to tractor. Seeding...

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    35 section 8: troubleshooting 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents section 8: troubleshooting troubleshooting chart problem cause uneven seed spacing or uneven stand. Check for plugging in seed cup. Reduce ground speed. Check for trash or mud bui...

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    36 section 9: torque values chart aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m 10/13/11 table of contents section 9: torque values chart torque values chart for common bolt sizes in-tpi 1 n·m 2 ft-lb 3 n·m ft-lb n·m ft-lb mm x pitch 4 n·m ft-lb n·m ft-lb n·m ft-lb 1/4" - 20 7.4 5....

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    37 section 10: warranty 10/13/11 aps1548, aps1560, aps1572 & aps1586 all purpose seeder 313-354m table of contents warranty land pride warrants to the original purchaser that this land pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end us...

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