horsch Maestro CX, Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

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10 | AirSpeed single grain metering system
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2. Calculate the nominal seed quantity per meter.
Example:
Nominal grain spacing 2 cm
100 cm: 2 cm = 50 seeds/m
3. Open 1 meter and count the seeds (= actual quantity of grains)
4. Compare the nominal seed quantity with the actual seed quantity.
5. Adjust the nominal seed spacing, if necessary.
10.3.4 Cleaning the metering unit
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If components need to be removed, see Replacing components.
1. Blow out the metering unit.
2. Accumulation of seed or grain fragments between metering disc and housing
(2,3).
Dismantle the metering disc for cleaning.
Possible causes: Distance between metering disc and housing too large, non-
homogeneous or impure seed, high percentage of grain fragments, etc.
3. Check the spacing between metering disc and housing and reduce, if neces-
sary, see Changing components.
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4. Carefully clean the barrel from the top and bottom with the cleaning brush
provided (4). Do not damage the lens of the sensor during this process. Do not
use any pointed or sharp objects for cleaning!
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