6.3.12.3 Adjusting the position of the harrow tines on seed drills with exact following harrow lift
When the exact following harrow is properly adjusted,
the harrow tines rest horizontally on the ground and
have 50-80 mm downward play.
To make adjustments, the distance
A
between the
carrier tube and the ground is adjusted. The distance
must be 230-280 mm.
A
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1.
Put the universal operating tool on the adjustment
spindle
1
.
2.
To set the exact following harrow deeper,
turn the universal operating tool counter-
clockwise
-
or
To set the exact following harrow higher,
turn the universal operating tool clockwise
+
.
3.
Position the grid
2
such that a groove is at the
top.
4.
Take off the universal operating tool and allow the
catch
3
to engage in the groove.
5.
To check the setting,
seed for approx. 30 m at working speed and then
check the work pattern.
+
-
3
1
2
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6.3.12.4 Adjusting the exact following harrow pressure mechanically
The exact following harrow pressure must be adjusted
such that all seed rows are evenly covered with earth.
On heavy soils, the pressure must be higher than on
light soils.
The exact following harrow pressure is determined by
tension springs, which are attached to a rotating tube.
To adjust the pressure, a stop is pegged onto the
tube. The higher the position of the stop, the greater
the exact following harrow pressure.
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