CrustBuster 4600 Series, Operation Maintenance Manual & Parts List

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9
Field Operation
Setting Down Pressure - (cont. )
To determine the correct amount of down
pressure, begin with the unit set in the lightest
setting and the presswheel adjusted all the way
up (or deepest setting). Put the openers in the
ground and pull forward 50-100 feet. Stop and
check opener penetration. If the opener is not
penetrating to the depth you wish to plant,
rotate toolbar upwards until clear of the ground,
and add one more notch of down pressure.
Repeat the process until the opener will pene-
trate to at least the depth you wish to plant.
Light Heavy
Setting Seed Depth
Depth settings are achieved by moving the
depth quadrant to effect the presswheel rela-
tionship to the opener. Changes are made by
pulling the spring-loaded pin handle and mov-
ing the quadrant up or down with the hand slot.
LOWERING the quadrant will set seed depth
shallow --RAISING the quadrant will set seed
depth deeper. Irregular seed placement can
be caused by excessive field speed, residue
hairpinning, rocky conditions, and cloddy or wet
soil conditions.
Shallow
Deep