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Section 2: Operating Instructions
APS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313-354M
10/13/11
Table of Contents
4.
The bag opener (#4) (sharp point on top of baffle
plate located inside the seedbox) can be used to tear
open the seed bags.
5.
Maker certain the seed box is filled uniformly to
insure one side dose not run out of product ahead of
the other side.
6.
Close lid by pulling on the handle of the over center
latch arms (#2) with one hand while holding the lid up
with the other hand. Lower lid gently while keeping
hands and fingers clear.
7.
Lock lid down with lid latch handle (#5) to keep
moisture out.
Seed Box With Lid Open
Figure 2-1
How the Seeder Works
The following is a brief description of how your
All Purpose Seeder works.
The power to drive the seed cups comes from the rear
roller turning against the ground while traveling. Power is
transmitted from the rear roller through roller chains to
the seed cups. Seed is metered out of the cups at a rate
proportional to the distance driven. This ensures that the
rate applied in pounds per 1000 square feet or pounds
per acre remains constant as ground speed is varied.
Cup metering speed can be adjusted to either a high or
low range by changing the speed change sprocket. Also,
the rate seed falls through the seed cups is adjustable
using the seed rate adjustment lever located at the back
of the seeder.
The front rollers cultivate the soil, crushes clods, presses
down small stones and forms a seedbed. They can be
angled form 0 degrees (non-aggressive) to 20 degrees
(very aggressive).
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Seed Rate
Chart
Seed Splash
Plate
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The condition of soil and type of vegetation will
determine front roller angle. Soil that has been pre-
worked will not require as aggressive an angle as hard
soil or soil with unwanted vegetation. The drive sprocket
can be disengaged from the rear roller to make several
passes over the soil before seeding. Grass that you plan
to seed over, without killing, should have the front rollers
set at 0 degrees or at a slight angle to remove thatch.
Seeds drops in front of the rear roller to allow the roller to
firm the soil around the seeds. The rear roller assembly
floats up and down under spring tension to follow field
terrain.
Operating the Seeder
!
WARNING
Do not use the seeder for pulling fence posts, stumps, etc.,
lifting objects, carry objects, or towing other equipment. Any
of the above can result in equipment damage, serious bodily
injury, or death.
!
DANGER
Never carry a person on the seeder. A person can become
entangled in the seeder or fall and be ran over causing serious
injury or death.
1.
Contact your local utility services so that they may
mark location of any under ground utility services in
the area. Thoroughly inspect the work area yourself
for buried pipelines, sprinkler heads, and any
unforeseen objects. Mark any potential hazards.
2.
This seeder can be transported with a full box of
seeds. It is best not to do this unless necessary
because the increased weight does increase the
chances for problems on the road. Do not exceed 20
miles per hour.
3.
Calibrate your seeder sprocket speed and seed cup
rate adjustment lever based on type of seed you are
using. Calibration information is located on the inside
of your box lid or in the “Seed Rate charts” provided
on pages 20 to 27.
IMPORTANT: Reference Figure 3-3 on page 15.
Never back up with rear roller drive sprocket (#2)
engaged (retaining pin (#1) installed) and roller in
contact with the ground. This will loosen the drive
chain and damage the seeder.
Always disconnect drive sprocket from rear roller
before backing up with roller on the ground.
IMPORTANT: Never make sharp turns with any of
the rollers in contact with the ground. Always lift unit
up off the ground when making sharp turns.
IMPORTANT: Attach seeder to a tractor before
calibrating it for proper seed dispersal rate.
