This is the factory service manual for the Flexi-coil 5000 Air Drill, models AD.A and AD.B, publication DR-015V2, covering 232 pages of repair and adjustment procedures. It is written for owners, farm shops, and independent technicians who service these air drills in the field.
The manual walks through every major system: air drill leveling and depth adjustment, mechanical service and troubleshooting, hydraulic cylinder reseal and repair, electrical connector service, trips, openers and press wheel service, the air delivery system, and endmarker service. Torque values, tire pressures, and trip release pressures are all listed so you can set the machine correctly.
With this PDF you can diagnose seeding and depth problems, rebuild cylinders, service the openers and press wheels, and balance air flow across the headers, using the same information the dealer technician works from.
What's Inside This Flexi-coil AD.A, AD.B Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | 9-40 | Important Information, Service Tools |
| Adjustments | 41-54 | Air Drill Leveling (Center Section Initial Leveling, Wing Initial Leveling, Final Leveling, Depth Adjustment, Setting the Depth Gauge), Floating Hoe/Shank Adjustments |
| Mechanical Service | 55-102 | Troubleshooting Tables, Servicing Safety Precautions (Clearance, Leveling, Bent Shanks, Tire Pressure, Dull or Worn Shovels), Grease Locations |
| Hydraulics | 103-136 | Replace Seals in Cylinders, Disassembly of Cylinders, Inspection, Reassembly of Cylinder, Replacing the Cylinder on the Machine, Hydraulic Cylinder Details |
| Electrical | 137-156 | Connector Service Kit (Contact Replacement, Contact Removal, Contact Insertion, Terminal Replacement, Amp Crimping Procedure) |
| Trips, Openers, and Press Wheelservice | 157-194 | Bolt Torque Information, Grease Locations, Troubleshooting Tables, Tools and Kits |
| Air System | 195-206 | Troubleshooting Tables, Hoses, Theory of Operation - Air System (Balancing the Air Flow), Determining Adequate Carrying Velocities (Open Hose Method), Header Assemblies |
| Endmarker Service | 207-228 | Endmarkers (Safety During Operation, Safety Decals, Decal Locations) |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt Torque (1/4 UNF Grade 5 Dry) | 10.8 N·m (8 lbf·ft) | p. 33 |
| Depth Gauge Setting | Slide the chain mounts forward or backward along the bottom parallel arm of the front caster until the needle of the indicator arm reads zero. | p. 51 |
| Troubleshooting: Shovels not entering ground | Lower the shank to enter the suitable amount of soil. Optional spacer blocks are available which will lower the shanks. Contact the parts department. | p. 57 |
| Bolt Torque (1/2 UNC Grade 8 Dry) | 163 N-m (120 lbf-ft) | p. 33 |
| Air Drill Depth (all configurations) | 8.8 meters (29 feet) | p. 34 |
| Transport Width (all configurations) | 6.2 meters (20'6") | p. 34 |
| Implement Weight (27' machine, 45 shanks, Hoe/Trip Shank, 2 1/4" Steel Press Wheels) | 6546 kg (14431 lbs) | p. 35 |
| Spring Cushioned Trip Force (7/8 x 2" shank, 47" sweeps) | 160 kg (350 lb) | p. 38 |
| Adjustable Floating Hoe-Style Shank Pressure Range | 27.2 to 104.3 kg (60 to 230 lb) | p. 38 |
| Tire Pressure (9.5L-15 FI "D" LOAD RANGE) | 413 kPa (60 psi) | p. 68 |
| Wheel Bolt Torque (9.5L-15 FI "D" LOAD RANGE) | 170 N-m (125 lbf-ft) | p. 68 |
| Trip Mount V-bolt Torque (350 lb release trips) | 240 N-m (175 lbf-ft) | p. 194 |
