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SECTION 7 - PREPARING FOR USE
BLEC CULTI-PACK SEEDER
MODELS - CP36/CP42
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE FOR CP36 & CP42
For accurate calibration you will require a set of scales and a small sheet. Proceed as follows:-
1.
Find out your required seed rate. (Example - 35gms sq metre, 1 1/40ozs sq. yd.
2.
Make sure the lever is in the OFF position.
3.
Fill the hopper with a quantity of clean seed, approximately 1/3rd - 30% full.
4.
Make sure the blanking strip is fitted to the bottom of the chute.
5.
Measure out a distance of 20 metres - (22yds) in a straight line and mark ‘start’ &
‘finish’ with cane sticks.
6.
Position the seeder at the ‘start’ point.
7.
Select a number on the scale (i.e. 65) and rotate the cam gauge until this number lines
up with the tab - (
See Photo 7
), and turn the lever to ON position, until it stops
against the cam gauge.
8.
Drive along for 20 metres - (22yds), then switch off.
9.
Place a sheet under the chute and slide out the blanking strip, allow the seed to fall
on to the sheet.
10.
Weigh the seed. This will be the amount spread for the following:-
CP36 - 18.5 metres square - (20 yards square)
CP42 - 21.5 metres square - (23 yards square)
11.
If the amount of seed is too little or too much, select another number on the scale near
to which you think is appropriate and repeat the procedure until the correct rate has
been achieved.
IMPORTANT
The speed you calibrate your seed rates must be the same speed you will use to work
at. Otherwise differences will occur. The faster you travel, the less seed is spread.
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