Morris CX 8105, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
5-50 December 2016 CX 8105 - Ground Drive
Operating Guidelines - Continued
Adjustments and Operational Checks
• When changing fields and periodically throughout
the day, the seeding tool should be checked for level
and depth and the seed boots for blockage.
Checking Seed Flow
The following procedure should be implemented
throughout the day typically at each fill of the air cart:
• Raise the seeding tool out of the ground.
• With the fan running turn the crank on the rear
transmission 4 or 5 turns.
• Seed and/or fertilizer should appear at each outlet
on the ground.
• If no seed or fertilizer appears on the ground at any
of the openers check for hose blockage in both the
15/16” (24 mm) diameter secondary and the 2 1/2”
(64 mm) diameter primary hose, as well as in the flat
fan divider.
• See Trouble Shooting Section for possible causes of
the blockage.
Moisture Alert
• Whenever air cart has been standing for an hour
or more during period of high humidity or damp,
rainy days, or after sitting overnight, run fan at
recommended rpm, with machine stationary for 5
minutes.
Air Leaks
It is imperative that no air leaks occur in the air cart
tank as even the smallest air leak from the lid will lead
to material bridging in the tank thereby causing misses
in the field.
Check the following areas for air leaks:
- Tank clean-out door
- Metering body assembly seals
- Collector assembly seals
- Tank lid
Tank Low in Product
• Refill tank before metering wheels are exposed.
• The metering wheels must be completely covered
to avoid unseeded strips.
Note : Check Seed Flow as described above, after
running fan for 5 minutes.
Important
Check Metering Wheel flutes in the
event the primary lines plug.
Flutes may shear if the collector becomes
plugged.
When the slidders are closed product will still be
metered until the wheels empty.