12
of the calibration process to finetune the
desired rate.
Setting Seed Depth
After attaching Multi-drill to towing vehicle,
the seed depth must be set before seed
calibration rates are set. The following steps
must be done to set the seed depth.
1, Make proper electrical connections.
2. Level Multi-drill frame.
3. Set coulter depth.
4. Check seed depth and adjust.
Each of these steps is detailed below:
1.
Make proper electrical connections.
Note: Check the on-board batteries shown
in Figure 8 to ensure they are properly
charged. A properly charged battery will
read over 12.9 Volts. If batteries need
charging, ensure Multi-drill is not connected
to the towing vehicle’s battery.
Important: When the on-board battery
being used is drained, the 20 AMP DC
Circuit Breaker, Figure 8, will be tripped.
Simply moved the main power lead
(illustrated as STEP 1a in figure 8) from one
battery to the other and reset the breaker to
continue operation. Other helpful battery
tips are located on a decal under the lid of
the battery cover.
First, connect the main power lead to one of
the two charged batteries (Figure 8
, STEP
1a
). Next, install wiring harness connecting
the battery box (Figure 8,
STEP 1b
) to the
towing vehicle’s battery. This harness
includes the lanyard tethering the switch box
to the operator. Ensure this wiring harness
is clear of any moving parts or obstructions
during operation and the operator can easily
access the switch box at all times.
2.
Level Multi-drill frame.
On each side of the frame are hydraulic
cylinders tied to the means of controlling the
coulter disc depth of cut. Pinning a selected
hole restricts the movement of the gauge
wheels allowing for consistent depth control
when the wheels are lifted.
Determine what seed depth is desired. The
coulter discs cut ¼” deeper than the seed
discs which follow, so to plant a seed 1”
deep, the operator should target 1 ¼” deep
coulter disc depth.
3. Set Coulter Depth.
Use Figure 9 as a starting point to determine
what hole to pin. Use the switch box at the
operator’s station to lower the Multi-drill to
Figure 8. ND-60 Battery Box
Figure 9. Gauge wheel decal
