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 67 | P a g e
Checking the Seed Depth of the Machine
Front to back – The red and blue lines pointing to the front and back openers of the air seeder are
the ones that need to be checked to determine the levelness of the machine from front to back.
(See picture on previous pages.)
If it is determined that one is deeper than the other and you have found that the seed depth is
incorrect, you will need to raise or lower the area of the machine where the opener is putting the
seed deeper/shallower. See previous pages for adjustment procedure –
Setting the Seed
Depth .
This is only determined by the operator! Please thoroughly read this manual and
understand the procedures and machine before proceeding. Proper machine leveling is
the responsibility of the customer/dealer.
Checking for Seed
The opener will place the seed on a shelf made by the base plate which will be approximately 3-
4 inches from the center of the opener where the fertilizer is being placed, 1.5-2” below the seed.
Determining the depth of this shelf will help in the setting of the machine.
By slowly brushing the dirt away from where the opener has gone you will find the seed. Doing
this across the width of the machine in the places noted in the diagram on the previous page, will
give a good idea of what adjustments will need to be made to raise or lower the machine. (See
diagram on the follow page.)
NOTE: This is especially critical when planting corn and should be done several times during
the day while planting.
HINT: Use the provided Depth Gauge to help in determining seed depth. It can also be used
as a digging tool. Check all seed hoses to insure seed is present in the seed row. On
double shoot units check the deep band point trench to insure fertilizer is present and
no seed is present. Proper placement of openers and seed/fertilizer is the responsibility
of the customer/dealer.
Seed Depth Gauge Tool