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Field Operations and Adjustments
Set the air pressure as follows:
IMPORTANT: Keep trash from blower intake. If screen is
installed, remove trash as required.
a.
Start the tractor and run the hydraulic blower at the
rated PTO speed (540 or 1000 rpm) for 3 to 5
minutes.
b.
Set the air pressure to the desired setting.
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CAUTION: Stay clear of moving parts
because tractor engine must be running
during this adjustment.
c.
Lower the planter and drive forward far enough to fill
the seed discs with seed.
d.
Check the air pressure periodically until hydraulic
fluid reaches operating temperature. Set as
necessary.
With the planter in the operating position, the row unit
parallel links must be parallel to the ground and the main
frame must be approximately 457 to 559 mm (18 to 22 in)
above the ground.
Plant a test strip.
NOTE: Operate at desired travel speed or the test will be
invalid.
Check the seed depth, spacing and cover. Adjust as
needed.
NOTE: If adjustments are made, run the test strip again.
Check the chemical application and adjust if needed.
Once tests show everything is operating as desired,
continue with planting.
NOTE: Planting seeds in excess of 12 kmh (8 mph) are
not recommended.
Reduce speed in rough, rocky or not even field conditions.
NOTE: If using a PTO pump, engine speed can be
reduced to about 2/3 rated speed while
maintaining desired air pressure. (Reducing
speed may be helpful when turning at the ends of
the field.)
Check all application rates periodically, at least as
frequently as seed is added.
Finishing the Field
Disconnect the seed meter clutches on the individual row
units as required to finish the field without planting
multiple rows.
With the folding planters, empty the seed hoppers to half
full or less, and empty all chemicals before folding the
wings.
Raise the markers and pin in position.
Raise the planter, fold wings and lock in position.
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DANGER: To avoid injury or death, stand
clear of machine when wings are folded.
Mechanical or hydraulic failure can allow
wings to fall rapidly.
If chemicals were spilled on planter, clean off.
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WARNING: Use same precautions when
cleaning up chemical spills as used when
filling chemical hoppers. Failure to do so
can result in severe personal injury.
Perform any daily maintenance as outlined in Lubrication
and Maintenance Section.
If the planter will be stored, see the End of Season in the
Lubrication and Maintenance section.
