Reese Aitchison Seedmatic 40 D Series, Manual

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OAT WIPER (Optional)
The oat wiper is an optional extra that is designed to wipe clean the sponge pad if
heavily awned seeds are not being sown. These will tend to collect on the pad and as
the build-up increases inaccuracies in the seeding rates will occur.
To fit the wiper, remove the front panel
from seed box. Pull the sponge pad
away from the seeder assembly and
place the wiper on the centre shaft
BETWEEN the pad and the casting. The
wiper works in such a way that it
presents a flexible edge on the oats and
in effect ‘wipes’ the seeds that may be
sticking to the pads on each rotation.
Fit the Oat Wiper between the sponge
pad and the seeder unit.
RODENT DANGER
The sponge seed mechanism is unique – it has great capacity to sow seed consistently
and accurately. However, if seeds are left in the hopper over the winter months rats
and mice will find an entry point into the hopper by chewing through the sponge pad
to reach the seeds. The simple solution therefore is to
remove the seeds.
BLANKOFF TRAY
Your SEEDMATIC drill is equipped with a “Blankoff Tray”. This blankoff tray is
located under the seed hopper, between the seeder units and the seed dropper hose.
The purpose of this blankoff tray is to help prevent rodent damage to the sponge pads.
Located at the drive end (RH side of drill) is the sprung handle, this handle slides and
locks the blankoff tray.
The blankoff tray should be open when planting seeds, then slid closed when the drill
is not in use to prevent rodents from climbing up the seed dropper hoses.
Move Handle towards the centre of drill to close off.