Serafin Ultisow User manual
OPERATOR MANUAL
NARROW FOLD SINGLE DISC
OPERATOR MANUAL
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
to
ride on
seeder
.
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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
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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
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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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