Landoll 5110NG, Operator'S Manual

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5-2 F-1058-0820
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Native Grass Seed Troubleshooting Guide
UNEVEN SEED SPACING Excessive field speed Reduce field speed.
Unclean seed Use clean seed
Build up of seed treatment in seed cup Clean out seed meters
Seed tubes sagging Replace seed tube
Drive type (sprocket ratio) too slow Use faster drive type and readjust seed
meter opening.
Plugged opener seed tube Clean out bottom of seed tube.
OPENER DISCS NOT TURNING FREELY Opener plugged with mud/dirt Clean opener.
Scraper set too tight Adjust scraper
(See “Opener Scraper
Adjustment” on page 4-37.)
Soil control strip set too tight against
opener blades Adjust soil strip
Soil strip plugged with residue Adjust soil strip closer to blade, move
metal backing strip away from edge of
soil strip
(See “Opener Soil Strip
Adjustment” on page 4-38.)
Openers set too deep Reduce depth.
PRESS WHEELS NOT COMPACTING
THE SOIL AS DESIRED Opener down pressure set too low Increase spring pressure on row units
(See “Native Grass Spring
Opener” on page 4-35.)
Incorrect press wheel depth adjustment Reset press wheel depth adjustment
(See
“Opener – Press Wheel
Adjustment” on page 4-37.)
Openers set too deep Reduce depth.
PRESS WHEEL OR OPENERS
PLUGGING Backed up with openers in the ground Clean out opener and press wheels and
check for damage.
Scraper worn or not adjusted correctly Replace or adjust scraper
Opener blades worn, pinch point too wide Reset pinch point, replace worn out
blades.
Planting conditions too wet Wait until drier weather
Opener bearing failure Replace opener bearings
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
UNEVEN SEED SPACING SEED RATE Sprocket rate too low Change sprockets and calibrate drill.
Seed tube plugged Clean out seed tube.
Agitator set incorrect or not turning Set agitator spacing and check drive
chain.
Seed bridging/Not flowing Add seed lubricant such as graphite.
Native grass seed can vary widely in
weight, types and density. Seed
treatments, temperature and humidity can
also effect rate Recommended to calibrate drill for each
seed and mix.
SECTIONS PLANTING AT DIFFERENT
RATES Sprockets/Drive types not set the same for
all sections Change to same drive sprockets/Types.
Plugged seed tube(s) Clean out seed tube.
Opener plugged Clean opener.
Broken seed meter or agitator Repair seed meter/agitator.
EXCESSIVE SEEDING Sprocket ratio too high Change sprockets and calibrate drill
Seed too fine/Small Use main seed box or small seed box for
planting fine seed.