Duncan EcoSeeder, Original Instructions Manual

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Operation
General Operation Guidelines
1
Use a sufficiently powerful tractor which is heavy enough to tow the drill safely.
2
Operate the drill at a speed of 6-12 km/hr (4-8 mph).
In stoney and uneven ground conditions a lower speed is more appropriate
3
Check that the drill is level during calibration and while seeding.
4
Check tyre pressure before seeding. Refer page 5.
5
Double check seed rates before seeding.
6
Raise the drill out of the ground when making any turns.
7
Raise the drill out of the ground before backing up.
8
Stretched sagging hoses disrupt seed flow. Slight tension may be restored by carefully shortening
the affected hose; remove from the tube at ground level and cut accordingly.
Care must be taken not to shorten too much as the tension will pull the hose from the ground tube
or damage the plastic metering funnel.
9
After prolonged storage, check to see that all drive mechanisms and hydraulic equipment are functioning
correctly. Check that the seed/fertilizer tubes are not perished or blocked.
Sowing Speed
Typical travel speeds when sowing range from 6-12 km/hr in good conditions. In stoney and uneven
ground conditions a lower speed is recommended to minimise rapid part deterioration. Sowing too fast
can result in:
1
Poor contour following and uneven sowing depth.
2
Impact damage to:
a
Ground engaging components.
b
Bearings, housings & axles.
c
Fasteners & structural components.
3
More extreme conditions will result in greater vibration
and uneven seed flow at low seeding rates.
Sowing Depth Control
The sowing depth is dependent on:
1
The wheel height in relation to the chassis
2
Tyre pressure
3
Ground condition i.e. hard or soft
Stop collars (1) are fitted to both ram shafts. Ensure that
both rams have the same size collars fitted as these
control the sowing depth.
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