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PL5500 Planter
Operation
2. Clean out any leftover seed and debris in the
hopper. See “
3. Install the correct seed disks (page 35).
4. Premix seed and Ezee Glide Plus lubricant. See
If unable to premix before loading, premix at least
one gallon (4 liters) per hopper, and load this
seed first. Fill the hoppers to half full with fresh
seed. Add half the lubricant and stir with a tool.
Complete filling the hoppers and sprinkle the
remaining lubricant on top.
5. Add seed and
lubricant to the hoppers.
6. Close and latch the lids.
Seed Lubricants
Irritation Exposure Hazard
Seed lubricants may cause eye or skin irritation
in high concentrations. Prolonged inhalation
may cause lung injury. Product can become
slippery when wet. Wear gloves and a
respirator when transferring and mixing seed
lubricant. Do not use bare hands or any part of
your body to mix. Avoid breathing lubricant
dust.
Dust and Explosion Hazard
Avoid creating dust in any confined space with
ignition sources present, as specific
concentrations can be explosive. Avoid
exposure to dust when mixing this powder into
seed. Consult the instruction booklet and
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for more information.
To maximize the performance of the metering
systems, it is imperative to use Ezee Glide Plus or
Bayer Seed Fluency Agent.
Ezee Glide Plus Talc and Graphite Mix
Ezee Glide Plus lubricant is suitable for all seeds,
especially treated or inoculated seed, except where
talc and graphite mixes are prohibited. Thorough
mixing of seed and added lubricant is required.
Recommended usage:
For clean seeds other than milo, cotton, and
sunflowers, sprinkle one cup per 4 bushels or
units (170 ml per 100 liter) of seed.
For milo, cotton, and sunflowers, double the
application to one cup, or more, per 2 bushels or
units (335 ml per 100 liter) of seed.
For canola or mustard, 1 cup per 30 lb (240 ml
per 13.6 kg) bag is a minimum starting value. Mix
the seed lubricant early during the seed loading.
Use more lubricant in extremely dry conditions.
Adjust these rates as necessary so all seeds
become coated while avoiding an accumulation of
lubricant in the bottom of the hopper.
For seed with excessive treatment, or for humid
planting environments, increase the rate as needed
for smooth meter operation.
Bayer Seed Fluency Agent
This agent is required by regulation for certain crops
in certain regions (such as corn and soybeans in
Canada). It is an alternative to Ezee Glide Plus in
other locales, for large seeds. It is not recommended
for smaller seeds such as canola and milo.
Refer to the booklet attached to the bucket for
recommended usage. Do not exceed those
recommendations, as excess amounts will affect
accurate metering.
Seed Meter Setup and Adjustments
The only seed meter adjustments are for the seed
inlet shutter and a choice of disks.
Seed Meter Rain Cover
The rain cover keeps side winds from pushing seed
out of the disk cells. It also keeps precipitation,
sunlight, and field debris out of the meters. A
knockout brush on the inside of the cover brushes
loose seeds off the seed disk.
To remove the rain cover, unsnap the latches (1 and
2). Pivot the cover forward and down at the tab (3)
and remove.
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