Landoll 4620-24, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
F-886-0322 3-9
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Calibration for Unlisted
Seeds
IMPORTANT
The clutch must be disengaged (power off) when
seed shafts are turned manually for calibration.
Landoll assumes no liability pertaining to seeding rates
achieved with this seeder. Rates listed are general in
nature and should be used as starting points only. Seed
varieties and blends listed represent those calibrated
through in-house test meters.
Variations in actual rates may be realized due to
differences in seed lots. For accurate rates with seeds
being used, follow the calibration instructions listed on
the seed chart inside the box cover or refer to the
Operator’s Manual.
The information listed in the above
seed charts is subject to change without notice.
Calibrate Unlisted Seeds as follows:
1. Seed Shaft turns 163 Revolutions per Acre Seeded.
2. Raise machine and lock in Transport Position.
3. Place a canvas or tarp under machine to catch any
seed.
4. Disengage Clutch. Turn 3/4 Hex on Transmission
Shaft 163 revolutions Counter-Clockwise (CCW) with
provided Crank, 41 turns may be used if results are
adjusted as stated in Step 5.
See Figure 3-12.
5. Weigh seed for approximate planting rate in lbs/acre
multiply weight by 4 if only 41 turns were used.
Figure 3-12: Calibration
30 TOOTH
SEED METER SHAFT
ROTATION
CALIBRATION
CRANK
30 TOOTH
15 TOOTH
CLUTCH SHAFT
12 TOOTH