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Calibration of Large Seed Box
13-Tooth
Driver
(Using the 26-tooth
Sprocket doubles the seed rate shown.)
Large Seed Box May Be Calibrated as Follows:
1. Raise machine & lock in transport position.
2. Close the seedbox on the small seedbox (if
one is present.)
2. Place a tarp under machine to collect seed.
3. Turn the 37 Tooth sprocket clockwise as
follows:
-82 revolutions for 6 Foot Seeder
-122 revolutions for 4 Foot Seeder
4. Weigh seed and multiply by 10 (20 for
26-Tooth Driver) for approximate planting
rate in lbs/acre.
37-Tooth
Driven
*Will crack some seeds
at these settings. Not
recommended: Lentils,
Sorgum. Sudan Grass
1.
Rates are for 13-Tooth Driver. Double these rates for 26-Tooth Driver.
2.
Rates are intended as a guide only. Variation in size and cleanliness will affect rates. Check acreage &
Lbs. of seed used for best results.
Pounds Per Acre
Pounds Per 1000 Sq. Ft.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
24 45
85 155 207 259
338 389
24 45
95 161 254 309
380 462
.52 1.03 1.94 3.55
4.76
5.95
7.76 8.92
.52 1.03 2.18 3.70
5.83
7.10
8.74 10.61
Indicator Setting
KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS
TALL FESCUE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PLANTING RATES FOR SEED BOX
CALIBRATION OF PLANTING RATES
for
both seedboxes can be found on the charts
inside the covers of each seedbox. They are
also reproduced here.
These rates can be doubled by using a Speed
Up kit and halved by using a Slow Down kit.
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