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3S-4000, 3S-4000F, 3S-4000HD, 3S-4000HDF
Operating Instructions
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2018-06-19
195-442M
Main Box Seed Rate Handle
There are main box seed rate handles for each section of
the drill (3 handles total). Generally, all need to be set
identically, and you need to calibrate only one section.
The seed rate handle controls the percent engagement
of the seed sprocket in each seed cup. The initial setting
of the handle is given by the Seed Rate Chart.
You can temporarily stop seed flow to a drill section by
setting a handle to zero.
To set a handle:
1.
Loosen wing nut
under handle.
2.
Set indicator
to just past value from Seed Rate
Chart.
3.
Tighten wing nut.
Position Seed Cup Doors
Refer to Figure 35,
which depicts the seed cup door handle in position
.
At each main seed box seed tube, adjust the seed cup
door handle
for the seed size.
The handle has three normal operating position detents:
Handle position
is used for clean-out, not planting.
If set to this position with seed loaded, it may be
difficult to reset it to a normal operating position.
Figure 34
Seed Rate Handle
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1
1
2
(top detent) is for the smallest seeds.
Use it for wheat and similar small seeds.
(middle detent) is for larger seeds.
Use it for soybeans and similar larger seeds.
(bottom detent) is for oversize or fragile seeds.
If you experience excessive cracking with
setting ,
use
setting .
1
4
2
3
5
Figure 35
Seed Cup Door Handle
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4
1
2
3
2
3
5