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Seed Firmer Adjustments
Series 25 row units include a standard seed flap, and
accept one of two optional seed firmers (which may be
included in your selected opener bundle).
Sharp Object Hazard:
Row unit disk blades may be sharp. Use caution when making
adjustments in this area. To adjust the Keeton
®
Seed Firmer,
lower the planter until the disks of the row units are resting on
the ground.
Keeton
®
Seed Firmer Adjustment
The optional Keeton
®
Seed Firmer is an engineered
polymer shape that slides down the seed trench. It traps
seeds as they exit the seed tube and firms them into the
bottom of the “V”.
Refer to Figure 116
The Firmer is provided with a preset tension which is
recommended for using the first year. The tension
screw
can be tightened in subsequent years
according to your needs. Firmers should provide just
enough tension to push seeds to the bottom of the
trench.
Seed-Lok
®
Seed Firmer Lock-Up
Optional Seed-Lok
®
firming wheels provide additional
seed-to-soil contact. The wheels are spring loaded and
do not require adjusting. In some wet and sticky
conditions the wheels may accumulate soil. To avoid
problems associated with this, you can lock-up the
firmers.
Refer to Figure 117 (which depicts a row unit with
discs, side depth wheels/arms and press wheels
removed for illustrative purposes - removal is not
necessary for lock/unlock)
To lock up Seed-Lok
®
wheels:
1. Raise planter. Insert lift assist cylinder locks.
2. Lift Seed-Lok
®
lock-up handle
until lever stop
is
free to rotate.
3. Rotate lever stop to side/idle position
. Release
lock-up handle
.
4. Push up on Seed-Lok
®
wheel
until wheel arm
latches up
.
To release a locked-up Seed-Lok
®
:
1. Insert a
1
/
4
in tool drive tip in the tool hole
of the
handle
. Alternatively, lift up on the wheel
.
2. Rotate the handle clockwise (handle arm up) until
the Seed-Lok
®
wheel releases at the latch point
and falls free.
Figure 116
Keeton
®
Seed Firmer
28316
Engage the lever stop under the handle
when
Seed-Lok
®
is in use. If left disengaged
, a furrow
obstruction could cause unintended lock-up.
Figure 117
Seed-Lok
®
Lock-Up
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