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8.2. Troubleshooting of the seed drill
Table. 8.2. - 21. Troubleshooting of the seed drill
Problem Cause Measures
The quantity of
seed or fertiliser
is higher than
indicated by
the calibration
test.
1. The bottom
ap position is
incorrect
1. Check the position of the bottom ap in accordance
with the instructions in section 6.6.8. Adjusting the
bottom ap position or section 6.6.11. Adjusting the
bottom ap position in the feeder units of the small seed
hopper
2. The
calibration test
table is
indicative
2. Check the feeding quantity by means of the
calibration test in accordance with section 6.8. Product
calibration
3. Seed moves
in a different
manner at the
beginning and
after a few
hectares
3. Perform a calibration test after a few hectares in
accordance with the instructions in section 6.8.
Product calibration, particularly at the beginning of
the season
The quantity of
seed or fertiliser
is lower than
indicated by
the calibration
test.
1. The bottom
ap position is
incorrect
1. Check the position of the bottom ap in accordance
with the instructions in section 6.6.8. Adjusting the
bottom ap position or section 6.6.11. Adjusting the
bottom ap position in the feeder units of the small seed
hopper
2. The
calibration test
table is
indicative
2. Check the feeding quantity by means of the
calibration test in accordance with section 6.8. Product
calibration
3. The seed or
fertiliser
bridging has
occurred in the
hopper.
3. Ensure that the fertiliser is not clumping and there
are no foreign objects in the hopper.
4. The feeder
roller is
obstructed.
4. Clean the feeder roller in accordance with the
instructions in section 7.3.5. Cleaning the feeder
units or section 7.3.6. Cleaning of the small seed
hopper feeder units
5. The wheel
drive operation
is
compromised
5. Check the function of the wheel drive in accordance
with the instructions in section 7.1.6. Checking the
tightness of the wheel drive chain, section 7.1.7.
Inspecting the wheel drive clutch and section 7.1.8.
Inspecting the wheel drive clearance
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