1525P and 1510HDP
Adjustments
Great Plains
| 118-949M | 2018-07-03
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Frame Height
Drill operating height directly affects the working range of
the drill openers. Initially adjust frame height as
explained under “
” on page 16. You
can make further adjustments to compensate for field
conditions.
Single Gauge Wheels
1.
Loosen jam nut
near top clevis of each
gauge-wheel turnbuckle.
Jam nut is left-hand threaded.
2.
Make sure upper clevis
is in upper mount hole as
shown.
3.
Set turnbuckle length. Turn turnbuckle to shorten or
lengthen as necessary. Initially set length to 17
1
2
inches between pin centers to achieve a 26 inch
dimension. When adjusting the turnbuckle length,
remember:
Lengthening turnbuckle raises drill
Shortening turnbuckle lowers drill.
4.
After adjusting both turnbuckles to the same length,
tighten jam nuts.
5.
Level drill with top three-point link.
Lowering the drill increases the risk of opener
damage on rocks or obstructions.
Seeding Rate
Adjusting the seeding rate requires the following:
1.
adjusting drive speed range sprockets,
2.
adjusting transmission sprockets,
3.
preparing seed meters,
4.
checking seeding rate.
Before setting the seeding rate, rotate the gauge wheels.
Check that seed meters, seed tubes and drives are
working properly and free from foreign material.
Figure 67
Dual Gauge Wheel Turnbuckle
22845
1
2
17.5 inch
1
2
Figure 68
26-inch Frame Height
23490
