SR Meterbox Assembly
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SR Meterbox Assembly
The SR Meterbox assembly creates the
base
structure
to
enable
various
configurations in sowing requirements to be
achieved. The base structure allows for a
maximum of 6 primary delivery tubes. It can
also be supplied as a 4 outlet meterbox as
standard from the factory.
SR Meterbox Features
The SR Meterbox has been fitted with
adjustable diverter blades to allow for
partial or total diversion of material from
one meterwheel to an adjacent primary
delivery tube (refer fig. M2).
Fig. M2 Diverter blades set to one side.
Removable
clear
window
assemblies
located on the rear face of the meterbox
allow access to the meterwheels while
product is in the bin. The windows will also
give visual confirmation of the diverter
blades orientation.
The hatch frame assembly is used to hold
the hatch assembly in place at the bottom
of the meterbox. The hatch frame can be
opened when product is in the bin by
rotating the hatch frame handle downwards
and towards the rear of the seeder. The
securing hooks can then be lifted from the
catch pins, allowing the hatch to rotate
forwards.
The hatch frame can be rotated forward
and upwards to lock into a near horizontal
position to give maximum access to the
underside of the meterbox.
Fig. M3 Hatch frame being opened.
Note: A yellow safety catch situated forward and to
the right hand side of each meterbox should be
engaged if someone is working under the machine.
Engaging the safety catch prevents the
hatch handle from being rotated, which inturn
releases the hatch from its fully open position
(refer fig. M4).
Fig. M4 Safety Catch Operation.
The hatch frame will generally hang
vertically
down
when
calibrating
the
meterbox, and locked horizontally when
emptying material from the bin.
To gain maximum ground to under
meterbox clearance, it may be necessary to
