Monosem 7x7 NG Plus 4 Series, Operator'S & Parts Manual

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OPTIONS
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US Insecticide System
Single Row Planters
Granular Application Rate
The US Insecticide System is mounted to the planter
unit and has a hand clutch to engage or disengage the
metering mechanism for easy removal of the hopper. Be
sure no foreign objects get into the hopper when it is
being filled with product. Keep hopper lids on when not
being filled to prevent accumulation of dirt or moisture
in the hoppers.
The delivery of granular chemicals can be affected by
temperature, humidity, speed, ground conditions, flow
ability of different materials or any obstruction in the meter.
NOTE: Since the chemical meter is driven directly from the
seed meter box, changing the seed population after
calibrating will change the output of the chemical
meter, even if ground speed remains constant.
CAUTION: Agricultural chemicals can be
dangerous. Improper use can result in injury
to persons, animals and soil. Handle with
care and follow directions supplied by the
chemical manufacturer.
A field check is important to determine the correct
application rates. The following method for calibrating is
recommended:
1. Attach a plastic bag to each chemical meter outlet tube.
2. Lower the planter and drive 500 feet at the desired
seeding population and speed.
3. Weigh (in ounces) the amount of chemical in one bag.
4. Multiply the number of ounces by the factor shown
below for your row width.
Row Width Factor
38” 1.7
36” 1.8
30” 2.2
22” 3
Example: Drive 500 feet. The row spacing is 30" and 4.5
ounces have been collected. Multiply 4.5 by the factor
2.2, found in the table above. This would indicate that the
application rate is 9.9 lbs./acre.
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Adjust the metering gate accordingly until the desired
rate is achieved. Zero for minimum output while 45 for
maximum output.
It is suggested that after a desired rate is achieved through
calibration, record the ground speed and transmission
setting used for the calibration along with the chemical
used for future reference.
NOTE: It is important to check calibration of all rows.
CAUTION: Once the proper setting is
achieved do not vary planting speed as
this will affect the output.
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