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Check all seed drill settings.
Checking and verifying sowing
Checking seeds
The KNM seed drill has been designed for coated seeds of a standard size.
Coatings are generally of excellent quality but some varieties nevertheless exhibit
a fairly high percentage of non-standard sized seeds, being either too small or too
large.
These discrepancies can cause double or missed sowing.
Checking sowing
Sowing quality is of considerable importance for a good harvest. Please ensure
you follow all the advice given as far as possible and check your seed drill is
operating correctly.
Settings
The various settings are naturally a matter for individual choice, according to ground
conditions, climate and personal experience. Below we show how to achieve them.
It is advisable to carry out a sample test at the same speed as that which will be used
for the remainder of the field.
Checking the correct sowing level
The depth of the furrow formed by the coulter is determined by adjustment of the
rear crank (Diagram 7).
In order to increase sowing depth, turn clockwise
In order to reduce sowing depth, turn anticlockwise.
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Covering the seed
Various types of equipment are available for use depending on the nature of the soil
and specific requirements:
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Harrow with tines:
