
Operating Instructions
2019-01-23
3P806NT 313-520M
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4. When raised for turns, obstructions and transport,
the drive wheel stops, and the meter counts no
additional (non-planting) rotations.
5. Whenever shaft rotation stops, the LCD display
activates after 30 to 60 seconds, and remains visible
for 30 to 45 minutes.
6. At the completion of planting, record the final reading
or the grand total. If the display goes dormant before
you can read it, see “
7. Subtract the reading at step 1 from the reading at
step 6 for the total planted in the present session.
Dormant Display
To conserve power, the LCD display blanks itself most of
the time. If you need to read the display after it has
“timed out” and gone dormant:
• use the calibration crank to turn the jackshaft once, or
• gently tap or wave a magnet at either of the logo
spots on the lower region of the display. Be careful
not to scratch the window.
When active, the lower left corner displays the
revolutions per acre for which the meter is
factory-programmed.
Field Operation
1. Hitch drill to a suitable tractor (page 14).
Crushing Hazard:
You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed
between the tractor and drill. Do not stand or place any part of
your body between drill and moving tractor. Stop tractor
engine and set park brake before installing pins.
2. Remove caster pivot swivel locks if installed
(page 21).
3. Fully raise drill (page 19).
4. Rotate gauge wheel. Check that feed cups, seed
tubes and drives are working properly and free from
foreign material.
5. Remove lift-assist cylinder transport locks and store
on weldments (page 20).
6. Install Stroke Control Spacers (page 17).
7. Load materials (page 24).
8. Set initial seed population from Seed Rate manual.
9. Rotate gauge wheel to fill cups. Check for flow at
opener tubes.
10. Calibrate material rates (see Seed Rate Manual).
11. Record initial acremeter reading (page 26).
12. Pull forward, lower drill, set both hitch and lift-assist
circuit to Float, and begin seeding.
13. When turning at row ends and for other short-radius
turns, always raise drill (tractor 3-point lift arms and
lift-assist). Seeding automatically stops when the
ground drive wheel loses contact.
Parking
Perform the following steps when parking the drill for 36
hours or less. Refer to “
” to prepare for lon-
ger-term storage.
1. Position drill on a level, solid area.
2. Lower tractor 3-point lift arms and Retract lift-assist
cylinder (page 20) until drill is on the ground.
3. Set lift-assist circuit to Float, to relieve all pressure.
4. Remove pins from lower 3-point links on drill (not
from the front of any hitch extension in use).
5. Disconnect lighting harness and any other electrical connections.
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Figure 14
Meter Display
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Semi-mounted implements with rear lift-assist wheels
maneuver differently in field and highway transport, compared
to pull-type implements. Observe caution when turning and
transporting.