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Revised 08.2021
Operator’s Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express
™
Bulk Seed Tender
®
®
7. Unlatch the conveyor arm.
8. Raise the conveyor out of the transport
position.
9. Position the conveyor spout over the
planter’s seed box.
10. Position the canvas hopper to prevent seed
from spilling.
- Make sure the handle is locked into the
desired position before opening the seed
compartment slide gate.
11. Manually start the conveyor, or use the Auto
Reset feature to automatically dispense a
preselected amount of seed.
- Refer to Section 3.3.3 Auto Reset Function.
12. Open the slide gate on either compartment.
Note:
The button and/or switch is only
activated while pressed and held.
The flow of seed can be controlled by
the amount the slide gate is opened.
13. When the planter is filled, close the slide
gate and then stop the conveyor belt.
14. Return the conveyor to the transport position
and latch before moving the seed tender.
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2. Unlatch conveyor from the transport position
by releasing the latch.
3. If necessary, remove the protective cover from
the hopper.
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4. Turn the key switch on the control panel to the
ON position.
5. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
6. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to
the CLOSED position.
7. Start the engine and move the throttle lever to
run the engine at full speed.
8. Slightly raise the conveyor out of the transport
position.
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CRUSH
HAZARD
ELECTROCUTION
HAZARD
Avoid contact with overhead power
lines or electrically powered objects.
• Be aware of your surroundings when
raising or lowering conveyor.
• Maintain at least 20 feet between
equipment and any electrical hazard.
• Contact with electricity can result
in serious personal injury or death.
Keep hands and
arms clear of
conveyor tube
when placing it
in storage
position.
Weight of tube
will cause
crushing injuries.
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Be observant of overhead power lines or other
electrical hazards.
9. Position the conveyor to place the spout over
the planter’s seed box.
10. Position the hopper to prevent spillage of the
seed. Make sure the handle is locked into
the desired position before opening the seed
compartment slide gates.
Fig 60 - Use handle to lock canvas hopper
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2. Unlatch conveyor from the transport position
by releasing the latch.
3. If necessary, remove the protective cover from
the hopper.
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4. Turn the key switch on the control panel to the
ON position.
5. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
6. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to
the CLOSED position.
7. Start the engine and move the throttle lever to
run the engine at full speed.
8. Slightly raise the conveyor out of the transport
position.
MMG-00322b
CRUSH
HAZARD
ELECTROCUTION
HAZARD
Avoid contact with overhead power
lines or electrically powered objects.
• Be aware of your surroundings when
raising or lowering conveyor.
• Maintain at least 20 feet between
equipment and any electrical hazard.
• Contact with electricity can result
in serious personal injury or death.
Keep hands and
arms clear of
conveyor tube
when placing it
in storage
position.
Weight of tube
will cause
crushing injuries.
17509
Be observant of overhead power lines or other
electrical hazards.
9. Position the conveyor to place the spout over
the planter’s seed box.
10. Position the hopper to prevent spillage of the
seed. Make sure the handle is locked into
the desired position before opening the seed
compartment slide gates.
Fig 61 - Fill Seeder
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11. Manually start the conveyor or use the Auto
Reset feature to automatically dispense a
preselected amount of seed. Refer to section
5.4 Auto Reset Function for instructions.
CAUTION
Always unload compartment 2 first to
maintain a positive tongue weight.
Negative tongue weight can cause the
hitch to rapidly swing upward if not
securely fastened to the tow vehicle,
which can result in personal injury.
12. Open the slide gate on either compartment 1
or 2 with the remote control unit or the control
panel for the desired seed flow.
The button and/or switch is only activated
while pressed and held. The flow of seed into
the conveyor can be controlled by the amount
the slide gate is opened.
13.
When the planter is filled, close the slide gate
and then stop the conveyor belt.
14. Return the conveyor to the transport position
and latch before moving the seed tender.
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11. Manually start the conveyor or use the Auto
Reset feature to automatically dispense a
preselected amount of seed. Refer to section
5.4 Auto Reset Function for instructions.
CAUTION
Always unload compartment 2 first to
maintain a positive tongue weight.
Negative tongue weight can cause the
hitch to rapidly swing upward if not
securely fastened to the tow vehicle,
which can result in personal injury.
12. Open the slide gate on either compartment 1
or 2 with the remote control unit or the control
panel for the desired seed flow.
The button and/or switch is only activated
while pressed and held. The flow of seed into
the conveyor can be controlled by the amount
the slide gate is opened.
13.
When the planter is filled, close the slide gate
and then stop the conveyor belt.
14. Return the conveyor to the transport position
and latch before moving the seed tender.
Fig 62 - Open/close gates
Fig 63 - Control box gate buttons
