horsch Panther 440, Owner'S Manual

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P a n t h e r S e r i e s O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l 63 | P a g e
6. If working on a 60ft machine, repeat the step above one more time to level the machine.
For comparison, review the difference in machine height between locations 1 and 5 for
both sides and locations 2 and 6. After they have been adjusted, the height difference
should be the same from one end of the machine to the other, front to back. Adjust
accordingly. Be sure to tighten all jam nuts and clamping bolts on adjusting plates when
done.
7. You should now be ready for field use. You will make the last determining measurements
for machine level when in the field. After making a pass in the field, stop to check the
seed depth. See
‘Checking Seed Depth’ on the next few pages in this section. If the
machine is not level to operator’s satisfaction, adjust the machine starting from location
1/2, then 3/4, and finally 5/6 respectively. These measurements will be determined by the
seed depth gauge explained below on the following page.
It is best recommended the machine seed depth be checked several times throughout the season,
and especially throughout the first day of use. Be sure to check the machine across its entire
width and length. Typically when making adjustments it will be easier to make the adjustments
by letting the machine down on the ground so as to relieve pressure off the adjustment plates.
This may not be effective for first time measurements and adjustments prior to field use unless
the correct amount and size depth stop spacers are used on each cylinder, as suggested from
Step 1 above.
Front Drawbar Adjusting Plates (x2)
Clamping
Adjusting