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the Setting Bolt and store the wrench for future
use.
At this time, the electric motor control located on
the front of the hopper, Figure 6, should be set to
what the Quick Start Setting Guide recommends.
4. Find Target Seed Weight
Finding the Target weight is simply done using
the calibration chart seen in Figure 14. Knowing
the ground speed (left side of chart) and the
desired seed rate (top of chart), a target weight to
be caught can be selected.
5. Position Calibration Trough & add seed
Every Multi-Drill is equipped with calibration
trough which is used to catch the seed. In order
to do so, the trough should be positioned directly
under the seed discs while the machine is lifted.
Only add enough seed to catch and weigh
.
Filling the seeder now may result in unnecessary
work if the Seed Plates need to be changed in later
steps.
Only use clean seed free of trash, debris,
and husks which may inhibit seed flow
through the seeder.
6. Operate Seeder for One Minute
With seed loaded in Multi-Drill, use the handheld
control harness to operate the seeder in the air for
one minute. The seed should flow through the
seed discs and be captured by the calibration
trough.
7. Weigh and Compare Seed Weight
The seed caught in the calibration trough from
step 6 will need to be weighed on an accurate
digital scale capable of producing pounds (in
decimal form is preferred). If the scale displays
pounds and ounces, divide the ounces by 16 and
add the decimal to the pounds to get the complete
weight.
Figure 14. ND-60 Calibration Chart used for Step 4
