Amity Technology 2010, Homeowner'S Operating Instructions

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Seeding depth is set by the height of the drill frame. As the drill is raised, the seeding depth is
decreased. As the drill is lowered, the seeding depth is increased. Frame height is controlled by
depth control collars in the lift cylinders. The same combination of collars needs to be used on
each cylinder location.
Locate seed behind packer wheels Seed finding tool 34569
Seeding depth needs to be determined by finding seeds in the furrow behind the drill. A seed
finding tool with a ruler inscribed on it is available to help determine seed depth. Use the tool to
uncover seeds in the seed furrow. Place the flat blade of the tool on the packer track and press
the short end of the tool into the seed furrow next to the uncovered seed until the tool is level
with the field surface. The seeding depth can be read on the inscribed ruler.
Depth setting tip
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When setting the depth, start at a shallow seeding depth and set deeper as needed. When starting
at a depth deeper than the desired seeding depth will needlessly bring up muddy soil.
Depth control hydraulics
The wheels that carry the drill also set the depth for the
drill. They are installed in a master, slave configuration.
One feature of this design is the ability for the operator to
“rephrase” or re-coordinate the cylinders so that they are
all at the same level. Rephasing purges any air out of the
cylinders and raises all of the cylinders to their fully
extended position.
Depth stops on cylinders
The procedure to rephrase the cylinders is to hold the hydraulic lever in the raised position for
several seconds after the cylinders have reached their fully extended position. It is a good
operating practice to rephrase the cylinders several times a day while making field end turns.
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