Maxim M30B Specifications

ManualOPERATOR’SMaximAir DrillS22682-09

1-6SafetyMORRIS Industries Ltd.DecalsFamiliarize yourself with the location of all decals. Read themcarefully to understand the safe operation of you

1-7SafetyMORRIS Industries Ltd.Decals - ContinuedFamiliarize yourself with the location of all decals. Read themcarefully to understand the safe oper

1-8SafetyMORRIS Industries Ltd.Familiarize yourself with the location of all decals. Read themcarefully to understand the safe operation of your mach

1-9SafetyMORRIS Industries Ltd.Safety LightsMorris recommends the use of safety lights to meetthe ASAE standard for highway travel. Be familiarwith a

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Specifications2-1MORRIS Industries Ltd.eziSesaBsledoMemarF3sledoMemarF5('92)m48.8('43)m63.01('93)m98.11('94m49.41)('55)m77.61

Specifications2-2MORRIS Industries Ltd.Be aware of your clearances before proceedingunder, through or around buildings, powerlines, underpasses or bri

Check List3-1MORRIS Industries Ltd.Warranty Void if Not Registered.SAFETY-ALERTSYMBOLRequire a Parts Manual? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Order Part Nu

Check ListMORRIS Industries Ltd.3-2Please read the Operator’s Manual carefullyand become a “SAFE” operator.Adopt a good lubrication and maintenancepro

Introduction4-1MORRIS Industries Ltd.This Operator’s Manual has been carefully preparedto provide the necessary information regarding theoperation and

Introduction4-2MORRIS Industries Ltd.Notes

MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-1OperationCAUTIONBE ALERTSAFETY FIRSTREFER TO SECTION 1 AND REVIEW ALLSAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS.ApplicationThe Maxim Air Drill ut

MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-2OperationDirt in the hydraulic system could damageO-rings, causing leakage, pressure lossand total system failure.Hitching to

MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-3OperationUnhitching from Tractor• Pin hitch jack in storage position.• Lower hitch jack taking the weight off the hitchclevis

MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-4OperationTransport - continuedTransport to Field Position• Position machine on level ground.• Stop tractor, and engage park b

MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-5OperationTransport - continuedField to Transport Position• Position machine on level ground.• Stop tractor, and engage park b

MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-6OperationLevellingInitial Levelling1) Initial levelling should be done on a flat, levelsurface, similar to that of a concrete

MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-7OperationLevelling - ContinuedFinal LevellingIn order for any Air Drill to perform as intended, itmust be properly levelled.

MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-8OperationField Clearance SettingsTo accommondate different seed openers, the MaximAir Drill has two Height Settings for Regul

MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-9OperationField Clearance Settings - continuedDouble Shoot/Knife OpenersUpper Height Settinga) Mount main frame gauge wheel in

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MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-10OperationDepth Stop AdjustmentThe Morris Maxim Air Drill is equipped withmechanical depth stops. The mechanical depthstops

MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-11OperationOpener AdjustmentsEdge-On Point AdjustmentThe Point can be adjusted down 3 positions inincrements of 3/8”.Note: In

MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-12OperationOpener AdjustmentsDouble Shoot OpenersImproperly adjusted or worn seed openers can causepoor seed/fertilizer separa

MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-13OperationOpener AdjustmentsDouble Shoot Openers - continuedIMPORTANTRe-tighten all bolts after initial 10 hours.Check tightn

MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-14OperationHydraulic Depth Control SystemThree Section ModelsThe hydraulic depth control system is a seriessystem.To lift the

MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-15OperationHydraulic Depth Control SystemFive Section ModelsThe hydraulic depth control system is a seriessystem.To lift the M

MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-16OperationTransport HydraulicsThree Section ModelsFive Section Models

MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-17OperationTransport HydraulicsThe transport hydraulic system is controlled by aparallel hydraulic system. A sequence valve a

MORRIS Industries Ltd.5-18OperationGeneral GuidelinesThe results obtained from the Maxim Air Drill aredirectly related to the depth uniformity of the

Maintenance6-1MORRIS Industries Ltd.CAUTIONBE ALERTSAFETY FIRSTREFER TO SECTION 1 AND REVIEW ALLSAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS.GeneralThis section deals with

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Maintenance6-2MORRIS Industries Ltd.Tighten Bolts• Before operating the machine.• After the first two hours of operation.• Check tightness periodicall

Maintenance6-3MORRIS Industries Ltd. LubricationGreasing pivot points prevents wear and helps restrictdirt from entering. However, once dirt does ent

Maintenance6-4MORRIS Industries Ltd.Trip Maintenance400 Spring Cushion TripsShank ReplacementThe dirt shield must be removed to install a newshank. T

Maintenance6-5MORRIS Industries Ltd.Trip Maintenance - Continued400 Spring Cushion TripsMain Bushing ReplacementIn the event the pivot pin nylon bushi

Maintenance6-6MORRIS Industries Ltd.Trip Maintenance - Continued400 Spring Cushion TripsSpring Rod Pivot Pin Bushing ReplacementA simple check can be

Maintenance6-7MORRIS Industries Ltd.Wheel Bearings• Lower the Air Drill and raise the wheels enough toclear the surface.• Shut tractor off and remove

Maintenance6-8MORRIS Industries Ltd.Note: Extreme care must be taken to maintain aclean hydraulic system. Use only newhydraulic fluid when filling re

Maintenance6-9MORRIS Industries Ltd.Cylinder Shaft ProtectionThe steps summarized below should be followedwhen protecting chrome plated shafting onequ

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Storage7-1MORRIS Industries Ltd.Preparing for Storage• To insure longer life and satisfactory operation,store the implement in a shed.• If building st

1-1SafetyMORRIS Industries Ltd.Watch for this symbol. It identifies potential hazardsto health or personal safety. It means:ATTENTION - BE ALERT.You

Storage7-2MORRIS Industries Ltd.Removing From Storage• Review Operator’s Manual.• Check tire pressure (Refer to Tire Pressure List)• Clean machine tho

TroubleshootingProblem Cause Correction8-1MORRIS Industries Ltd.Machine not operatingstraight.Lack of penetration.Sweeps/points wearingunevenlyWing li

TroubleshootingProblemCorrectionCause8-2MORRIS Industries Ltd.Hoses reversed at cylinder.Clean.Repair cylinder.Refer to Operation Section on rephasing

February 2000It is the policy of Morris Industries Ltd. to improve its products whenever it is possible todo so. Morris reserves the right to make ch

1-2SafetyMORRIS Industries Ltd.General Operation• DO NOT RIDE!! No one should be allowed toride on the implement when in motion.• No one but the oper

1-3SafetyMORRIS Industries Ltd.DANGERFailure to comply may result in death or serious injury.Read Operator’s Manual and decals on Ammonia tank before

1-4SafetyMORRIS Industries Ltd.Transporting• Be aware of the height, length and width ofimplement. Make turns carefully and be awareof obstacles and

1-5SafetyMORRIS Industries Ltd.Maintenance• Shut tractor off before making any adjustmentsor lubricating the machine.• Block machine securely to prev