Herd M3B Istruzioni originali

SEEDER CO.

HERD SEEDER COMPANY, INC.

P.O. Box 448 • 2383 South U.S. 35 • Logansport, IN 46947

Phone: 574-753-6366 • Fax: 574-722-4106

Email: info@herdseeder.com • Website: www.herdseeder.com

M3B ELECTRIC MODEL POWER SPREADER/SEEDER

MOUNTING, SERVICE, AND SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

The Model M3B seeder is designed to be mounted to farm tractors, pickup trucks, the Herd T12-300

flotation trailer or turf trucks.

We do not recommend that this seeder be mounted to a lawn tractor, garden tractor or all terrain vehicle

(ATV) due to the size of this seeder. If you purchased this seeder to mount to a lawn tractor, garden

tractor or ATV, please contact your dealer or the Herd Seeder Company.

The Model M3B seeder is powered by a 12 volt D.C. motor which is negative (-) ground. Any attempt to

run the motor with any device or battery other than a 12 volt D.C. battery could result in injury to the

operator or cause damage to the motor.

Any questions about the mounting of or the safe operation of this seeder should be directed to the Herd

Seeder Company by phone at 574-753-6366.

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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Mounting M3B Seeder To Farm Tractors

Place the main frame (#T303) of the seeder on the drawbar (hitch) of the tractor and attach

it with the 5/8” x 2-1/2” hex head bolt provided. This bolt will screw into the bottom of the

main frame. (A 5/8” hex head nut is welded inside the main frame.) Attach one brace rod

(#T203) to each side of the hopper by bolting the small hole end of the brace rod to the hole

in the corner brace (#T205). Then attach the large loop end of the brace rods to a solid bolt

on the tractor frame or axle housing. Push the top of the hopper toward the tractor and

tighten the brace rod clamps to put slight tension on the brace rods. Now follow the wiring

diagram on the next page to complete the installation.

If the tractor has a category 1 three point hitch, we have available as an option the lower

cross bar (#T505) and the upper three point hitch bracket (#T393).

Mounting M3B Seeder To Pickup Trucks

This seeder can be mounted to a pickup truck by three different methods. The first method

is by using the brace rods (#T203) that are provided with the seeder as standard

equipment. Place the main frame (#T303) of the seeder on the rear bumper of the pickup

making sure that the bottom of the frame is over the hole provided in the bumper. Using

the 5/8” x 2-1/2” hex head bolt provided, insert it from the bottom of the bumper up through

the hole in the bumper. Then screw it into the 5/8” hex head nut that is welded inside the

seeder main frame. Now attach the small hole ends of the two brace rods (#T203) to the top

of the hopper using the holes provided in the corner braces (#T205). Attach one brace rod

to each side of the hopper. Then attach the large loop end of the brace rods to a solid spot

on the pickup bed or side rails. If there are not any existing holes, you will have to drill

them to complete this installation. Now follow the wiring diagram on the next page to

complete the mounting.

The second method is to use the optional pickup mounting rails (#T502). These mounting

rails allow the seeder to be mounted to a pickup without drilling holes for the brace rods.

The pickup must have stake pockets at the rear of the pickup bed for the optional mounting

rails to be used. Complete instructions are furnished when this option is ordered.

The third method is the optional 2” receiver mount hitch (#T700). This mounting requires

that the pickup already has a 2” receiver attached. Complete instructions are furnished

when this option is ordered.

Mounting M3B Seeder To T12-300 Flotation Trailer

The optional T12-300 Flotation Trailer is available from Herd Seeder Company to mount

the M3B Seeder using the brace rods (#T203) which are furnished standard with the

seeder. Complete instructions are furnished when this option is ordered.

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HERD ELECTRIC SPREADERS - VERY IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION

CORRECT SPREADING SPINNER LOCATION IN RELATION TO HOPPER BOTTOM LOCATION

VERY IMPORTANT FOR UNIFORM SPREADING

1. THE DISTANCE FROM THE LEAD EDGE OF THE

FLOW SPOUT TO THE CENTER OF THE

SPREADING SPINNER SHAFT SHOULD BE

EXACTLY 2-15/64 INCH.

2. IF DIMENSION IS OTHER THAN 2-15/64 INCH,

LOOSEN THE TWO BRACKET MOUNTING

BOLTS, REPOSITION, AND TIGHTEN, IN

REPOSITIONING, MAKE CERTAIN RATE GATE

OPENING IS EQUAL ON BOTH SIDES.

1. SET ADJUSTABLE RATE

GAUGE SO NUMBER “2-1/2”

SHOWS IN THE WINDOW.

OFF-ON SWITCH MOUNTS AT

A LOCATION CONVENIENT TO

OPERATOR.

THE ABOVE DIAGRAM ILLUSTRATES HOW TO WIRE THE

HERD M3B SEEDER WITHOUT THE TR-75 VARIABLE

RESISTOR WHICH IS OPTIONAL. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT

TO REMEMBER THAT THE SEEDER MOTOR MUST BE

GROUNDED BACK TO THE (-) NEGATIVE SIDE OF THE

BATTERY. THIS CAN BE ACHIEVED BY CONTACT OF THE

SEEDER MOUNTING BRACKETS TO THE FRAME OF THE

VEHICLE THE SEEDER IS MOUNTED ON. SOMETIMES

WHEN THE MOUNTING BRACKETS DO NOT CONTACT

THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE SOLIDLY A SEPARATE

GROUND WIRE MUST BE RUN FROM THE SEEDER

FRAME TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE MOTOR

WILL NOT RUN, FIRST CHECK TO SEE THAT IT IS

GROUNDED PROPERLY.

OFF-ON SWITCH IS NOT

USED. RHEOSTAT HAS

BUILT-IN OFF-ON.

RHEOSTAT MOUNTS ON TRACTOR DASH.

USE TR-75 RHEOSTAT ON 12 VOLT

SYSTEM. USE TO NARROW SPREAD

WIDTH TO MAKE APPLICATION.

PROTECTIVE

FUSE IS NOT

SUPPLIED

WITH WIRING

KIT.

IT IS NECESSARY

THAT MOTOR IS WELL

GROUNDED.

ELECTRIC MOTOR

SPREADER/SEEDER.

TO GROUND

* NOTE: SEEDER MUST BE ATTACHED

TO VEHICLE TO COMPLETE GROUND

CIRCUIT. IF MOTOR DOES NOT RUN A

SEPARATE GROUND, WIRE MUST BE

RUN FROM THE NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL

OF THE BATTERY TO THE MOTOR

MOUNTING BRACKET - PART #T108.

TO GROUND

POSITIVE

TERMINAL

CONNECTOR

ELECTRIC MOTOR

SPREADER/SEEDER.

2. CHECK RATE GAUGE OPENING.

RATE GAUGE OPENING SHOULD BE

EXACTLY 1/8 INCH WIDE - EQUAL

ON BOTH SIDES.

3. IF ADJUSTMENT IS

REQUIRED, LOOSEN

RATE GATE ARM,

REPOSITION, AND

TIGHTEN.

IMPORTANT

WIRING WHEN USING OPTIONAL PHEOSTAT

CALIBRATION CHECK

WIRING

DIAGRAMS

IMPORTANT

WIRING FOR STANDARD ON-OFF SWITCH

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“CAUTION” KEEP HANDS, FINGERS AND LOOSE CLOTHING WELL AWAY

FROM SPINNING FAN OR INJURY MAY RESULT. Disconnect power supply to

motor before making any adjustments or repairs to seeder.

HERD ELECTRIC

POWER SPREADER

16A

24 26

WARNING

KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTH-

ING AWAY FROM SPINNING

BLADES.

STAY CLEAR OF ALL MOVING

PARTS WHEN IN OPERATION.

KEEP OTHERS AWAY.

KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE.

STOP MACHINE AND DISCON-

NECT POWER BEFORE ADJUST-

ING, LUBE OR SERVICE.

To Prevent Serious Personal Injury or Death:

SPINNING BLADES HAZARD

WARNING

KEEPHANDS,FEET AND CLOTH-

ING AWAYFROMSPINNING

BLADES.

STAYCLEAROFALLMOVING

PARTSWHEN IN OPERATION.

KEEP OTHERS AWAY.

KEEP ALLGUARDSIN PLACE.

STOPMACHINEAND DISCON-

NECT POWER BEFORE ADJUST-

ING, LUBE OR SERVICE.

To Prevent SeriousPersonal Injury or Death:

SPINNINGBLADESHAZARD

WarningLabel

WarningDecal - If missing

Call 574/753-6311 for free

replacement.

(OPTIONAL)

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QTY.

DRAWING PART STD. W/M3B

NO. NO. SEEDER DESCRIPTION

1 T108 1 Motor mounting bracket

2 T213 1 Eccentric shaft - left hand thread

3 T211 1 Coupling only - motor to shaft w/set screw

4 T205 2 Corner brace for hopper

6 T529 2 Clamp only for brace rod

7 TR75 0 Rheostat for 12 volt D.C. only (Optional)

9 T141 1 Wiring kit complete (Includes numbers 10 thru 13)

10 T142 1 20ft. #14 electic wire w/terminals

11 T143 1 Battery clip

12 T144A 1 On-Off switch with mounting bracket

13 T145 2 Terminal connector

14 T117 1 Gauge linkage arm

15 T119 1 Rate gauge, complete

16 T221 1 Stainless steel spinner (fan) w/center ferrule

16A T612 1 Ferrule only (Included with spinner #T221)

17 T203 2 Adjustable brace rod (2 brace rods & 1 clamp = 1 side.

2 sides required per seeder)

18 T393 0 Three point hitch upper link bracket (Optional)

19 T214 1 Remote rope control (Includes 18’ of 3/16” rope, 2

pulleys, washer and nuts)

20 T300 1 Hopper only, less lid

21 T301 1 Hopper lid only

22 T305 0 Extension hopper w/mounting hardware (Optional)

23 T302 1 Shield

24 T120 1 Rate control lever

25 T316 1 Spring for rate control lever

26 T307 1 Hopper brace

27 T314 1 Rate gate

28 T303 1 Frame only

29 1091 1 “Warning” decal - Spinning Blades Hazard

30 T308 0 Lid for extension hopper (Optional)

41 T400A 1 Heavy duty motor, 12 volt D.C. only

42 T502 0 Complete mounting rail for pickup truck (Optional)

48 T505 0 Lower link cross bar for three point hitch (Optional)

T222 0 Conversion kit - converts electric model M3B to PTO

model S3B. Includes all parts necessary. (Optional)

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SPREADING CHART

Sevin2.3 18 87 3.75 + 174 5.25 +

(GranularSand 4 18 87 5 + 174 6.27 +

Carrier) 6 18 87 6 174 8.75

8 18 87 6.75 + 174 10.5

2.3 16 87 3.75 174 5 +

4 16 87 5 174 6.75

6 16 87 5.75 + 174 8.5

8 16 87 6.75 174 10

2.3 14 87 3.5 + 174 5

4 14 87 4.75 + 174 6

6 14 87 5.25 + 174 8.5

8 14 87 6 174 8.75

2.3 12 87 3.5 174 4.75 +

4 12 87 4.75 174 5.75 +

6 12 87 5 + 174 6.75 +

8 12 87 5.75 + 174 8.5 +

2.3 10 87 3.25 + 174 4.75

4 10 87 3.75 + 174 5.25 +

6 10 87 5 174 6.75

8 10 87 5.25 + 174 8.5

Sevin2.3 9 87 3.5 + 174 4.75

(Granular4 9 87 4.5 174 6.25

Attaclay Carrier) 6 9 87 5.25 + 174 7.5

8 9 87 6.25 174 8.75

2.3 8 87 3.5 174 4.5

4 8 87 4.25 + 174 5.75

6 8 87 5 174 7.25

8 8 87 5.75 175 8.5

SpreaderGroundSpread Lbs.Lbs.

Mounting Angle Speed Width PerGauge PerGauge

Material to TractorMPH (feet) Acre SettingAcre Setting

Herd Spreader/Seeder

Electric Model M3B

A. With limitations, spread widths are determined by:

1. Volume Density/Particle size of fertilizer, seed,

granular material.

2. Speed of whirling spreading disk.

3. Mounting height (some materials only).

B. NOT ALL MATERIALS HAVE THE SAME

SPREADING CHARACTERISTICS as shown in

“SPREADER MOUNTING ANGLE TO TRACTOR”

column of chart.

Arrow indicates proper mounting angle (if required)

for individual materials.

For equal spread on both sides of Spreader/Seeder,

point Spreader/Seeder in the direction of the arrow.

OR, if “off-center” spread is indicated, Spreader/Seeder

may be mounted “off-center” on vehicle, OR allowance

may be made in the operation of the vehicle.

C. Electric Spreader/Seeder mounting angles are for

clockwise rotation of spreading disk. If an electric

motor with counter-clockwise rotation is used, use

reverse arrow directions.

D. CHECK CALIBRATION OF SPREADER/SEEDER

before using. Lever sitting #2-1/2 should show exactly

1/8” opening - with opening equal.

If required, adjustment may be made by loosening

allen screw on “arm” connecting feed plate to control

lever, adjusting and tightening.

E. The distance from the CENTER of the spreading

disk to the EDGE of the feed flow spout should be

exacly 2-15/64”. Adjustment may be made by loosening

the two bracket bolts, adjusting bracket and

tightening bolts.

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GRANULAR CHEMICALS

Large 4 16 80 6.5 100 7.25

Heavy 6 16 80 7.25 100 8

Pellets8 16 80 8.25 100 8.75

4 28 80 8 100 8.75

6 28 80 9 100 10.5

8 28 80 10.5 100 12

4 32 80 8 100 9.25

6 32 80 9.5 100 10.25

8 32 80 10.5 100 12.5

Small 4 10 80 4.75 100 5.5

Pellets6 10 80 5.75 100 6.25

and 8 10 80 6.5 100 7

Granules4 16 80 5.75 100 6.75

6 16 80 6.75 100 7.5

8 16 80 7.75 100 8.75

4 18 80 6.25 100 7

6 18 80 7.5 100 8

8 18 80 8.75 100 9

Medium 4 10 80 5.25 100 5.75

Pellets6 10 80 5.75 100 6.25

Such as8 10 80 6.25 100 7.5

Nitrogen4 16 80 5.75 100 6.25

6 16 80 6 100 7.75

8 16 80 8 100 9

4 34 80 8 100 9

6 34 80 10.25 100 11

8 34 80 11.25 100 Max

Medium 4 10 80 5 100 5.5

Mixed 6 10 80 5.75 100 6.25

Size 8 10 80 6.5 100 7.25

Granules4 16 80 6 100 7.25

6 16 80 7.25 100 8

8 16 80 8 100 8.75

4 35 80 9.25 100 10.5

6 35 80 Max

Small 4 10 100 6.75 150 8.25

Light 6 10 100 8.25 150 9.5

Weight 8 10 100 9.25 150 10.5

Granules4 14 100 7.5 150 9

6 14 100 9

8 14 100 Max

4 16 100 7.5 150 9.5

6 16 100 9.5

8 16 100 Max

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FERTILIZERS

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SPREADING CHART

Alfalfa 2.3 28 10 2.25 12 2.5 15 2.75

4 28 10 3 12 3.25 15 3.5

6 28 10 3.5 12 3.75 15 4

8 28 10 3.75 12 4 15 4.75

2.3 30 10 2.25 + 12 2.5 + 15 2.75 +

4 30 10 3 + 12 3.25 + 15 3.5 +

6 30 10 3.5 + 12 3.75 + 15 4 +

8 30 10 3.75 + 12 4 + 15 4.75 +

Birdfoot 2.3 28 4 1.5 6 1.75

Trefoil 4 28 4 2 - 6 2 +

6 28 4 2 + 6 2.5 +

8 28 4 2.5 6 3

2.3 30 4 1.5 + 6 1.75 +

4 30 4 2 6 2.25

6 30 4 2.25 6 2.75

8 30 4 2.5 + 6 3 +

Bluegrass, 4 10 20 4 30 4.75

Kentucky 6 10 20 4.75 30 5.5

8 10 20 5.5 30 6.5

Clover4 30 4 2 + 8 2.75 12 3.25

6 30 4 2.5 8 3.25 12 4 +

8 30 4 2.75 8 3.75 + 12 4.25 +

Fescue, 4 13 10 5 15 5.75 20 6.5

Ketucky 31 6 13 10 5.75 15 6.5 20 7.5

8 13 10 6.5 15 7.5 20 8.25

Ladino 4 15 10 5.25 15 6 20 6.75

6 15 10 6 15 6.75 20 8

8 15 10 6.75 15 8 20 9

4 24 2 1 + 3 1.5 4 1.5 +

6 24 2 1.5 3 1.75 4 1.75 +

8 24 2 1.5 + 3 1.75 + 4 2 +

4 26 2 1.25 3 1.5 4 1.75 +

6 26 2 1.5 3 1.75 + 4 2

8 26 2 1.75 3 2 4 2.25

Lespedeza, 4 32 20 3.75 30 4.75

Sericea, Hulled 6 32 20 4.75 30 5.5

8 32 20 5.5 30 6.5

4 34 20 3.75 + 30 4.75 +

6 34 20 4.75 + 30 5.75

8 34 20 5.75 30 6.75

Lespedeza, 4 26 20 4.5 30 5.25 50 7

Korean, 6 26 20 5.25 30 6.25 50 8.25

Unhulled 8 26 20 6 30 7.25 50 9.25

4 28 20 4.5 + 30 6.25 50 7 +

6 28 20 5.5 + 30 7 50 8.25

8 28 20 6.25 30 7.5 50 9.75

Millet 4 32 10 3 15 3.5 30 5

6 32 10 3.5 15 4.5 30 6

8 32 10 4 15 5 30 6.5

Rape 4 40 5 3.25 8 3.75

6 40 5 3.75 8 4.5

8 40 5 4.25 8 5

Ryegrass 4 15 25 5.75 30 6.25

6 15 25 6.75 30 7.25

8 15 25 7.75 30 8

SudanGrass, 4 40 10 4.5 25 6.5 35 7.75

Sorghum, 6 40 10 5.5 25 7.75 35 9.25

Lindsey - 77F 8 40 10 6 25 9.25 35 10.5

4 18 5 1.75 7 2 10 2.25 +

Timothy 6 18 5 2 + 7 2.5 10 2.75

8 18 5 2.25 + 7 2.75 10 3.25

Vetch, 4 40 20 6.5

Hairy Vetch 6 40 20 7.5

8 40 20 8.25

SpreaderGroundSpread Lbs.Lbs.Lbs.

Mounting Angle Speed Width PerGauge PerGauge PerGauge

Material to TractorMPH (feet) Acre SettingAcre SettingAcre Setting

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SEEDS

Measure an acre or a fraction of an

acre and put the amount of seed or

fertilizer you wish to spread in the

hopper.

Make a temporary setting. After

a temporary run, a permanent

setting may be determined.

1 acre contains 43,560 square feet.

REMOTE ROPE CONTROL

POSITIVE AND INSTANT CONTROL FOR

REMOTE MOUNTING LOCATIONS:

Pass rope through eye of control lever(C)

to centerand knot.

Thenpass rope through pulleys(P) to the

operator.

IMPORTANT!

Afterspreading salt, ice melteror

fertilizerthe spreaderhoppershould

be washed thoroughly with waterto

remove any corrosive residue. Special

care should be takento prevent water

from entering the motoraround the

motorshaft. If youuse a high

pressure washerto cleanthe hopper

do not spray the pressurized water

stream directly at the motorshaft or

youmight displace the grease from

underthe rubberboot covering the

motorbearing.

The electric motorissealed and no

maintenance canbe performed except

to wipe off any residue onthe exterior

of the motorhousing.

SERVICE INFORMATION

The M3B Seeder uses a 12 volt D.C. electric motor that is a negative (-) ground. Therefore,

the orange wire from the motor must be connected to the positive (+) terminal of the 12 volt

battery being used for power. The frame of the seeder must be mounted securely to the

vehicle to act as the ground. If the frame of the seeder does not contact the frame of the

vehicle and make the ground complete, a separate ground wire must be added. This can be

done by using a 14 Ga. automotive wire (not furnished with the seeder) and connecting it

to the bolt on the seeder and a secure place on the frame of the vehicle or directly to the

negative (-) terminal of the battery. Every M3B Seeder is tested before it is shipped; so if

the motor does not operate, the problem is most likely the ground is not complete.

When fertilizer or salt is used in the seeder, the hopper should be washed with water to

remove the corrosive residue. Special care should be taken to prevent water from entering

the motor around the motor shaft and the terminal wires. NOTE: A plastic sack makes a

good motor covering to keep water out while washing the seeder.

To remove the spreading spinner (#T221) and eccentric shaft (#T213) from the electric

motor, loosen the allen head set screw in the motor coupling (#T211). This coupling may be

removed from the eccentric shaft by turning the coupling in a clockwise direction or to the

right. Both the coupling and eccentric shaft are left hand thread and turning to the right

or clockwise will loosen them.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Part Number Description

TR75 Rheostat - 12 volt D.C. used to control the motor speed of the M3B

Seeder which also controls the spread width.

T393 3-Point Hitch Upper Arm Bracket - Used to attach the tractor’s upper

link to the seeder. (Used with #T505)

T505 3-Point Hitch Lower Cross Mounting Bar - Used to attach the

tractor’s lower links to the seeder. (Used with #T393)

T305 Extension Hopper - Used to increase the capacity of the standard

hopper by approximately 2 bushels of 200 lbs. of material.

T308 Lid for extension hopper.

T502 Pickup Mounting Rails - Used to attach M3B Seeder to a pickup

truck without drilling holes for brace rods.

T700 2” Receiver Hitch Mount - The pickup truck must already have a 2”

receiver in order to use this option.

T222 Conversion Kit - Converts M3B Electric Seeder to a PTO driven

model S3B Seeder.

T12-300 Flotation Trailer - The M3B Seeder can be mounted to this trailer

allowing it to be pulled by a vehicle instead of being mounted to a

vehicle.

T12-301 Dump Bed for T12-300 Trailer - 10 cubic feet or 1,000 lbs. capacity.

T12-304 Battery Box - This can be bolted to the T12-300 trailer frame and

used to carry a 12 volt D.C. battery to run the seeder if the vehicle

pulling the trailer does not have a battery.

Printed inU.S.A.

Form T5-99 (Rev. 9-2006)

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