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PLOTMASTER

™ HUNTER 400  

 

Recommended use: ATV---500CC or Larger---4 Wheel Drive

  

 

                                                  

Unit Includes: 

 

Unique Down Pressure System for the 1 point Hitch, Disc Harrow, Electric Versa Seeder, 
Linear Lift System (18 second retraction/extension), Cultipacker/Drag with Metal Grating. 

     (Units can also be converted for use with Tractor 3 PT. Cat. 1) PT# H-PHC-101-08 

Dimensions: 

 

Folded Length: 68”  

 

Hitch Extended: 99”                                    

 

Machine Width:  48” 

 

Wheel Width: 58” 

 

Overall Height: 40” (Lowered Position) 

 

Overall Height: 48” (Raised Position) 

 

Weight: 626# 
 

Disc Harrow: 

 

12 Heavy-Duty 16” Notched Disc with Sealed Bearings 

 

Maximum cutting width: 48” 
 

Versa Seeder System: 

 

New, Patent-Pending 

Versa Seeder

, Reverse Auger Brush System designed to 

plant all types of seeds and seed blends. 

Summary of Contents for HUNTER 300

Page 1: ...Page 1 of 22 USERS MANUAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLANTING TIPS A Product of 1 478 864 9108 or 1 888 629 4263 PLOTMASTER Systems LLC Wrightsville GA 31096 HUNTER SERIES Single point 3 point Hitch capable ...

Page 2: ...er Page 9 List of Components for 2017 Model Page 10 Versa Seeder Assembly Page 11 Unique Down Pressure System Page 12 Pictures of Available Plow Attachments sold separately Page 13 Description of each Plow Attachment their uses Page 14 Hunter 400 Electric Specification page Page 15 Hunter 300 Electric Specification page Page 16 Tractor Model Hook up for 1 point Models Page 17 Hints on Planting War...

Page 3: ... the back of a truck Yes with the tongue folded back it will easily fit in a small pickup truck Q Are spare parts available Yes We have a complete inventory of spare parts We also have customer service personnel that can assist you with any problems you may have Q Will the PLOTMASTER cut really hard soil Yes due its weight to size ratio the PLOTMASTER has more pounds per square inch cutting capaci...

Page 4: ...motor to stall Seed is far loftier and will not compact around your Versa Seeder Brush and Cause damage to your seed motor like lime fertilizer can HELPFUL HINT ON PLANTING SMALLER SEEDS When planting seeds such as clover rape vetch turnips etc Using a filler such as oil absorb or basic kitty litter helps create air pockets and keeps the tiny seed from packing around the Versa brush Also by using ...

Page 5: ... TRACTOR S THAT HAVE DRAW BAR SINGLE POINT CONNECTIONS PLOTMASTER IS DESIGNED FOR OFF ROAD USE DO NOT TOW ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS FOR EXTENDED DISTANCES MAKE SURE THAT THE BATTERY CLIPS RING TERMINALS ARE CONNECTED TO THE PROPER BATTERY POST TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND OR YOUR ATV UTV TRACTOR RED POSITIVE TERMINAL BLACK NEGATIVE TERMINAL AVOID COMING IN CONTACT WITH ANY OTHER METAL PA...

Page 6: ... This is achieved by leaving the roller in the folded position and resting it over the front disc D Linear Lift System Jack PT JE 1 04 Jack Accessory Cable PT HE 2010 The Electric Lift serves many purposes one is the ability to raise lower your unit for transport the other is to gauge the depth of disking and or planting This is activated by the UP Down switch that is located on the control box E ...

Page 7: ... for covering smaller seed that only require a minimal amount of coverage to germinate L Metal Grating The H 300 Grating is 45 W and 24 L ____ The H 400 Grating is 45 W and 24 L M Control Box NOT Shown PT HE 2006 The Control Box is used to raise and lower the unit and to switch the seeder motor on and off Replacement Fuse 30 AMP SLOW BLOW FUSE Switches can be bought separately N Tabs for 1 point a...

Page 8: ...Page 8 of 22 DIAGRAM OF 2017 HUNTER SERIES ...

Page 9: ...ANG ASSEMBLY G SEED FLOW CONTROL HANDLE H ELECTRIC SEEDER BOX I SEEDER MOTOR W COVER J DRAG BAR RECEIVER K DRAG BAR L METAL GRATING M CONTROL BOX NOT PICTURED N TABS FOR 1 POINT AND 3 POINT HOOK UP O REST FOR CULTIPACKER ROLLER P SPLATTER PLATE Q SPRING CHAIN FOR EXTRA TENSION R YOUR SERIAL NUMBER TAG S CANISTER FOR OWNER S MANUAL REFER TO PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR MORE DETAILS ON COMPONENTS ...

Page 10: ...S AN EVEN DISTRIBUTION OF SEED AS WELL AS BLENDING MIXED SIZED SEEDS Additional Seeding Note For lofty seed Wheat Rye Oats Grasses etc it may be necessary to remove the Augur Shield inside the seeder this is the scalloped plate that covers the Spiral Brush so that the seeds do not bridge between the brush and the shield causing the motor to stall The reason that this happens is the dispense rate o...

Page 11: ...R TO DISTRIBUTE THE CUTTING PRESSURE OF THE DISC WHERE NEEDED THE TOP LINK CAN BE ADJUSTED TO PUT MORE CUTTING PRESSURE ON THE FRONT DISC OR CAN BE USED TO APPLY THE PRESSURE TO THE REAR DISC WHEN PLANTING THE UNIT SHOULD BE LEVEL TO GET THE CORRECT COVERAGE WITH THE DRAG AND OR CULTIPACKER ...

Page 12: ...Page 12 of 22 AVAILABLE ATTACHMENTS Visit www plotmasters com for a full list of Hunter Series attachments Turning Plow Reversible Tooth Point ...

Page 13: ...e down pressure on your Plotmaster forcing the discs deeper into your soil for increased tillage The attachment fits into the rear 2 receiver of all the Hunter units Reversible Tooth Spikes Chisel Plow Attachment This attachment comes with four heavy duty S Tines and four reversible tooth spikes This attachment is also used for increased tillage and for added down pressure It works great to break ...

Page 14: ... Grating Units can also be converted for use with Tractor 3 PT Cat 1 PT H PHC 101 08 Dimensions Folded Length 68 Hitch Extended 99 Machine Width 48 Wheel Width 58 Overall Height 40 Lowered Position Overall Height 48 Raised Position Weight 626 Disc Harrow 12 Heavy Duty 16 Notched Disc with Sealed Bearings Maximum cutting width 48 Versa Seeder System New Patent Pending Versa Seeder Reverse Auger Bru...

Page 15: ...er Electric Lift System Cultipacker Drag with Metal Grating Units also available in 3 PT Cat 1 Dimensions Length 68 Partially Folded Width 38 Height 42 Weight 616 Disc Harrow 10 Heavy Duty 16 Notched Disc with Sealed Bearings Maximum cutting width 36 Versa Seeder System New Patent Pending Versa Seeder Reverse Auger Brush System designed to plant all types of seeds and seed blends ...

Page 16: ... 300 recommended tractor size is 18 to 20 hp The hunter 400 recommended tractor size is 20 to 40 hp Single 1 Point Hitch Model REQUIRES THE ADDITION OF 3 PT CONVERSION CONNECTOR FOR USE WITH TRACTORS IF NEEDED PT H PHC 101 08 ...

Page 17: ...ction The most commonly used additive is oil absorb You can also mix additional seed 3 The Augur Shield inside of the seeder is there to help relieve the weight of heavier seed onto the Versa Brush itself This shield can be removed when dispensing loftier seed Loftier seed can bridge between the shield and the brush and may cause binding of the brush and or motor Rye Wheat Oats Grasses etc 4 It is...

Page 18: ...on plant its heat and drought resistance make it an important protein source during the warm season Contrary to popular belief corn sorghum and Milo are not good summer sources of protein And brassicas i e rape kale and turnips are not good choices for summer protein be cause of low palatability while actively growing Cool Season Hunting Plots During the cool period bucks and does need energy to f...

Page 19: ... 560 square feet in one acre Example You are using the Plotmaster 600 has a 5 foot planting width without grain drill attach ment You weigh 3 pounds of seed and place it in the seeder You open the seed gate until first seed comes out ex setting 5 on the seeder You travel at the constant speed of 4 mph for a distance of 700 feet before the 3 pounds of seed is completely dispensed What is your seedi...

Page 20: ...ean 70 4 2 5 Sunflowers 25 5 4 Ultra Forage 9 3 5 5 Upland Game bird 20 5 5 5 5 Wheat Triticale 80 4 3 NWGS lbs per Acre Gate Setting Speed Blend Little Blue stem Big Blue stem Indian grass Switch grass and Partridge Pea 6 7 2 5 The above Seed Charts Planting Rates and Seeder Settings are general GUIDELINEs and may not be exact due to variances in seed sizes species of seed and whether or not seed...

Page 21: ... 70 4 3 5 Sunflowers 25 5 5 Ultra Forage 9 3 5 7 Upland Game bird 20 5 5 7 Wheat Triticale 80 4 4 NWGS lbs per Acre Gate Setting Speed Blend Little blue stem Big Blue stem Indian grass Switch grass and Partridge Pea 6 7 5 The above Seed Charts Planting Rates and Seeder Settings are general GUIDELINEs and may not be exact due to variances in seed sizes species of seed and whether or not seeds have ...

Page 22: ... com Or Drop us a line at Plotmaster Systems LLC PO Box 111 Wrightsville Ga 31096 PLOTMASTER SYSTEMS LLC PROVIDES A ONE YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST MANUFACTURERS DEFECTS PRODUCT NOT WARRANTIED AGAINST CUSTOMER MISUSE OF PRODUCT BE SURE TO FILL OUT AND RETURN YOUR WARRANTY CARD ACCOMPANIED BY THE SERIAL LOCATED ON THE FRONT OF YOUR UNIT ...

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