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PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Troubleshooting
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Planter Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
Press wheel or
row units
plugging
Planting conditions too wet Wait until drier weather.
Too much down pressure on row
units Reduce down pressure on row units.
Coulters set too deep, bringing up
excess dirt and moisture Check coulter adjustment.
Planter not set to run level from front
to rear Check tool bar height (page 12).
Backed up with planter in the ground Clean out and check for damage.
Failed disk bearings
Replace disk bearings.
Disk blades worn Replace disk blades.
Scraper worn or damaged. Side
depth wheels not set correctly Adjust side depth wheels (page 40).
Row unit disks
not turning
freely
Row unit plugged with dirt Clean row unit.
Planting conditions too wet Wait until drier weather.
Incorrect side depth wheel
adjustment Adjust side depth wheel (page 40).
Failed disk bearings Replace disk bearings.
Bent or twisted row unit frame Replace row unit frame.
Press wheels
not compacting
soil as desired
Incorrect spring handle setting See “ Setting Planting Depth ” on page 39.
Insufficient row unit down - force See “ Row Unit Down Pressure ” on page 37.
Use of incorrectly shaped tire for your
conditions Wedge shaped wheels work best on narrow spacings and
in wet conditions. Round edge wheels work best in wider
row spacings and drier conditions.
Press wheels
not compacting
soil as desired
Planter not level front to rear See “ Planter Leveling ” on page 12.
Wheel stagger needs adjustment for
conditions See “” on page 42.
Too wet or cloddy Wait until drier weather or rework ground.
Marker
functioning
improperly or
not at all
Marker/Fold selector valve set to UP -
FOLD ON The selector valve must be set to DOWN - MARKER ON
for markers to function. Set tractor remote circuit to neutral
or float before changing valve.
Air or oil leaks in hose fittings or
connections Check all hose fittings and connections for air or oil leaks.
Low tractor hydraulic oil level Check tractor hydraulic oil level. Fill as needed.
Loose or missing bolts or fasteners Check all bolts and fasteners.
Marker disk
does not mark
Disk angle too straight for soil
conditions
Reverse marker disk to pull or throw dirt (
page 48).
Marker folding linkage does not have
enough slack to allow marker disk to
drop into field depressions Maximum down float should be limited by the slot at the
row end of the marker cylinder.