Rain-Flo IRRIGATION 1670 Water Wheel Transplanter Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Rain-Flo IRRIGATION
Table of Contents
IRRIGATION 1670 Water Wheel Transplanter
Instruction Manual
Safety First
No riders beyond the speed of 3 MPH. Be sure you read and understand all
the precautions.
Keep people away when lifting and lowering the machine.
Be careful when turning around; the machine is 8’ long.
Do not crawl under the machine when lifted.
Do not adjust the machine when it is moving.
Do not stand on the machine.
Do not sit on the machine except on the designated seat.
Do not add chemicals to the water tank unless planters wear hand
protection.
Planter operators must keep their feet on foot rest when planting.
Tractor operator is responsible for the extra worker(s) around the
machine.
**** Rain-Flo Irrigation is not responsible for accidents if any should
occur.
PLANTING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
One to four planting wheels can be used at a time; the standard is one or two
wheels. When using only one wheel, slide plumbing to one side of the wheel and
keep one plumbing valve losed. Planting wheels are set in position with one
bolt in the center of the wheel and can be moved sideways on the axle shaft.
Planting wheels will flex up and down over uneven terrain.
Caution; Make sure planting wheels are not puncturing drip tape
underneath the plastic.
Tire Axle Adjustment
Tire axles need to be adjusted for high beds, and if more planting leg room is desired, shorten top link and lower tire axles.
SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
To adjust the footrest, loosen tee handle(A) and slide the footrest to the
desired place. Turn handles(B) to adjust the seat height and handle(C) to
adjust the seat’s “left-to-right” position for maximum comfort.
Installing 3rd and/or 4th seats Rain-Flo
The seat with heavy bar needs to be mounted toward the front and the seat with light bar to the back. Remove 1st and 2nd seats if they are already on the planter and install the 3rd and/or 4th seats by sliding seat adjuster(A) onto seat mounting bar(B) and fastening it with bolt and nut(C). Also, bolt end of seat mounting bar(B) onto frame with bolt and nut(D). Slide trays(E) and seat adjuster(F) onto 1st and 2nd seats and fasten it with bolt and nut(G) onto already installed 3rd and/or 4th seats as shown above.
OPTIONAL SUPER WHEEL
Optional traIler CombInatIon
- Install drawbar tongue by sliding onto the lifting pins(A).
- Unsnap lynch pins(B), remove top link pin(C) and install as shown above.
- Slide hydraulic hoses through loops(D) and(E).
- Slide hitch bracket(F) onto lifting pin and over hitch tubing. Insert pin.
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Model 1670 Transplanter
Item…….. # …………………desCrIptIon
1………………(2) …………..Tee Handle
5………………(2) …………..⅜” x ¾” Sq. Head Set Screw
7……………………………….1” SAE Flat Washer
13…………….(2) …………..¼” NFT Straight Grease Zerk
24…………….(2) …………..Cushion Seat
27…………….(8) …………..5/16” x ½” Seat Bolt
31…………….(6) …………..⅜” x 1” Bolt
40C ………….(2) …………..¼” x 1” Roll Pin
54…………….(6) …………..⅛” Cotter Pin
70…………….(3) …………..⅜” x 1¼” Bolt
120……………………………½” x 1½” Bolt
146…………..(4) …………..½” Hex Nut
147………….(50) ………….¼” Nylon Lock Nut
148…………..(9) …………..⅜” Nylon Lock Nut
149…………..(5) …………..½” Nylon Lock Nut
155……………………………Rain-Flo Oval Logo
160…………..(2) …………..Important Notice Label on Seat
165…………………………… Use Top Hole For Higher Lift Label
190…………..(4) …………..½” Locking Washer
192…………..(2) …………..⅜” Flat Washer
201……………………………½” x 3¼” Bolt
301…………..(4) …………..Saddle Band
302…………..(2) …………..Tank Lid
303…………..(2) …………..Strap for Tank Lid
304L ………………………….80 Gal. Rain-Flo Tank w/ Tank Adapter
304R …………………………80 Gal. Rain-Flo tank w/ Valve
305……………………………⅜” x 2¼” Bolt
306……………………………¾” Tank Adapter
307……………………………¾” Drain Valve
308……………………………Frame
309…………..(2) …………..½” Quick Pin
309A ………..(2) …………..Safety Pin for ½” Quick Pin
310…………..(2) …………..Support Stand
311 …………..(2) …………..Model 1670 Label
312……………………………Seat Adjustment Label
313………….(50) ………….¼” x ¾” Zinc Elevator Bolt
314…………..(2) …………..Top Expanded Metal [20” x 43”] 314A ………..(2) …………..Bottom
Expanded Metal [20” x 55”] 316…………..(2) …………..2” Tank Adapter
317…………..(2) …………..2” Male Adapter
318…………..(5) …………..2” Hose Clamp
319…………..(2) …………..2” Hose Extension (4” Long)
320……………………………2” x 2” x 1” Tee
321…………..(2) …………..1” Hose Clamp
322……………………………1” Hose Extension (5” Long)
323A. ………………………..1” Insert x Female Elbow
324R …………………………1” Planter Valve, [New Style For Cable Pull]
325……………………………1/16” x ¾” Cotter Pin
326……………………………Weld-on Male Adapter
327……………………………1” x 34” Hose Extension
327 A…………………………3rd and 4th Wheel Plumbing
328A …………………………On-off Valve Cable
328B …………………………Cable Adjustment Turnbuckle
328C …………………………Complete Valve Assembly
328D …………………………Valve Spring
328H …………………………Water Shut Off Handle
330…………..(2) …………..Axle Stem
331…………..(2) …………..Seal
332…………..(4) …………..Tapered Bearing
333…………..(2) …………..Metal Hub
334…………..(2) …………..¾” SAE Washer
336…………..(2) …………..¾” Fine Thread Lock Nut
337…………..(2) …………..Cap
338…………..(2) …………..20.5 x 8.0 – 10 Tire & Rim
339………….(10) ………….½” Lug Bolt
340…………..(4) …………..½” x 3½” Bolt
340A …………………………½” x 4” Bolt
340B …………………………Optional 3rd or 4th Seat Complete w/
3 41…………..(2) …………..Seat Mounting Bar
341A …………………………Optional 3rd or 4th Seat Bracket Only
343…………..(2) …………..Foot Rest
343A …………………………Foot Rest for 3rd or 4th Seat
348C …………………………Seat Assembly Complete
350……………………………Yoke Hinge Pin
351……………………………Wheel Mounting Yoke
351A …………………………Wheel Mounting Yoke Complete
352…………..(2) …………..Bushing Locking Pin
353…………..(2) …………..Safety Pin
354…………..(2) …………..UHMW Block Bushing
355……………………………Planting Wheel (Specify Spacing & Spike
356…………..(2) …………..Plumbing Collar
358……………………………Snap Pin
359……………………………1” x 45¼” Stainless Steel Shaft
360……………………………½” x 1” Sq. Head Set Screw
361……………………………Two Valve Plumbing Assembly| 361A …………………………Two Valve Plumbing
Tee Adapters Only
362……………………………Top Link (16” Body)
363……………………………Top Link Pin
364…………..(2) …………..Lynch Pin
366……………………………Tongue Bracket
367…………..(4) …………..½” x 4¾” Bolt
368……………………………Cylinder Mount; Left Side (From Back)
369……………………………½” x 2¾” Bolt
370……………………………¾” x 3” Bolt
371……………………………Cylinder Hinge Plate
372…………..(2) …………..Hinge Plate Spacer
373……………………………Cylinder Mount; Right Side (From Back)
374…………..(4) …………..Cylinder Snap Pin
375…………..(2) …………..Cylinder Attach Pin
376…………..(2) …………..Hyd. Flow Restrictor; ⅜” MB x ⅜” FP
377……………………………Hydraulic Cylinder; 2½” x 6”
379……………………………Ladder
379A ………..(3) …………..Ladder Step Traction Tape
379C …………………………Side Ladder Complete
380…………..(2) …………..Cat II Lift Pin
381……………………………⅜” Nipple
382……………………………⅜” Hydraulic Ball Valve
383……………………………1” x 5” Bolt
384……………………………Draw Bar Tongue
384A …………………………Trailer Kit Complete
385……………………………⅜” x 99” Hydraulic Hose
386……………………………⅜” x 106” Hydraulic Hose
387……………………………3rd and 4th Seat Top Tray
388…………..(2) …………..Hub Complete
389…………..(2) …………..Tire Assembly Complete
390……………………………Top Tray Complete (Includes Brackets)
390A …………………………Top Tray Bracket Only
391……………………………Weld-On Spikes
392……………………………Snap-On Spikes
393……………………………Cylinder Yoke Bracket
394…………..(4) …………..Cylinder Yoke Bracket Plate
396…………..(2) …………..Top Tray Front Bolt-On Plate
397…………..(2) …………..TopTray Bolt-On Plate
398……………………………Top Tray Expanded Metal (20” x 69”)
406……………………………¾” Lock Nut
418…………..(4) …………..⅝” x 1½” Set Screw
427………….(10) ………….⅜” Nut
428………….(10) ………….⅜” Lock Nut
480……………………………1” Lock Nut
3-100 ……….(2) …………..Rubber Stand Cap
3-101 ………………………..Water Shut-Off Handle Plastic Grip
3-113 …………………………Serial Number Plate
3-115 ………..(2) …………..For More Leg Room Label
3-116 ………..(2) …………..Bolt Seat Tubing on Bottom Label
3-117 …………………………Close Valve When Transporting Label
805…………..(2) …………..Seat Adjuster Bottom Tube Assembly
805-3rd-4th ………………..Seat Adjuster Bottom Tube Assembly for
805C …………………………Seat Adjuster Assembly Complete
805D …………………………3rd or 4th Seat Adjuster Assembly Complete
806…………..(2) …………..Threaded Rod w/ Hand Crank
806-34 ………………………3rd or 4th Seat Threaded Rod w/ Hand Crank
807…………..(2) …………..Seat Adjustment 1” Rod
807-34 ………………………3rd or 4th Seat Adjustment 1” Rod
808…………..(2) …………..Seat Adjustment Hanger
809…………..(2) …………..Seat Adjuster Upright Threaded Rod
810…………..(4) …………..Seat Adjuster Handle Rubber Grip
811 …………..(2) …………..Seat Adjuster Knob
816…………..(2) …………..Seat Adjuster Knob Cap
818……………………………Seat Adjuster Complete
826…………..(2) …………..Adjuster Threaded Rod Collar w/ Roll Pin
827…………..(2) …………..¾” x 6” ACME Thread Nut
842…………..(3) …………..¾” Male Adapter
843…………..(2) …………..¾” Brass Gate Valve
844…………..(2) …………..¾” Short Brass Nipple
860……………………………½” x 3¾” Bolt
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Features
- The capability of 8” to 36” Row Spacing and One to Four Planting Wheels. (Standard)
- Four Slanted Galvanized Expanded Metal Trays
- Specialty Designed Tanks so Tractor Operator Can See People Planting; Making it Easier to Communicate
- More Water Capacity, Two 80 Gallon Tanks (Total 160 Gallons)
- Quick Change Water Wheel Setup
- Easy Seat Adjustment for Comfort and Foot Rest Adjustment
- Large Tires with Highway Bearings
- Will Plant 60” Row Centers Minimum
- Side Valve for Washing Hands
- Quality Powder Coated Paint
Options
- Optional Super Wheel (Spike Changes too Many Sizes & Spacings)
- Optional Side Ladder
- Optional Top Tray
- Optional 3rd & 4th Seat with Trays
- Optional Trailer/3-Point Combination
Warranty
All Rain-Flo Water Wheel Transplanters has a two-year warranty against defects
in material and workmanship. If any part is found defective, return the
defective part with a Serial No. of the machine. If Rain-Flo finds it
defective, it will be replaced or repaired at no charge.
Call Customer Service at 717-445-3000.
Helpful Tips
For the best crop stand, planting operators should firmly press plants into
the water-filled hole. If plenty of water is used, potted plants will be
sealed and do not need to be covered ith soil. When using starter fertilizer,
it needs to be agitated. Fertilizer is heavier than water and will settle to
the bottom of the tank, resulting in possibly burning or killing the first
couple hundred plants.
For faster planting, operators may put one tray of plants on their lap.
If soil does not paste to the planting wheel, this machine can also be used on
bare soil.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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PROBLEM: A planter is used on bare soil, and soil tends to paste onto the planting wheel.
SOLUTION: *Soil is too wet or wheel needs to be cleaned or repainted. -
PROBLEM: Not enough leg room.
SOLUTION: Adjust footrest. See Page 4. Adjust top link and axle. See Page 3. -
PROBLEM: Tractor can’t lift planter.
SOLUTION: Optional trailer hitch available. See Pages 5 & 9 Keep less water in tanks.
~ 2021 Edition ~
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