Reese Aitchison Seedmatic 40 D Series, Manual

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To give added protection, sponge pads can be treated with any strongly odoured
insecticide powder – DIASINIT, LINDANE, MALATHION, and THIMET.
Note
: Rodent repellent can also be ordered from Aitchison’s via your local
dealer (Part # 9341).
REMOVAL OF SEED FROM HOPPER
There is probably no easier drill to clean than this Aitchison Drill. Remove the
front/rear panel by way of wing nuts and manually move the sponge pads away from
the seeder casting. Any remaining seeds within the hopper will simply fall out. A
small brush can be used to sweep any remaining seeds from the hopper.
Push pads away to clean out seeds. To remove pads, loosen this setscrew and move
shaft to the left.
SPECIAL PURPOSE SEEDING
If the quantity of seed is too small to accurately weigh, then collect the seed from 10
outlets and halve the result before applying the general formulae.
Using Blank Off Plates
If the blank off plates are used – this drill is calculated for rates of 125mm spacing.
Blank off plates can be used if wider rows are required. These are fitted by
removing the “R” clip agitator pin and fitting a plate (see illustration). These are
simple to make using a square of stiff plastic or plywood.
Blank off plates are inserted on
each alternative seeder outlet.
For calculating your seeding
rates:
•
If every second row is
blanked off (250mm
(10”) spacing) catch seed
from five outlets and
divide by 6 (not 3).
•
If every second and
third row are blanked
off (375mm (15”)
spacing) catch seed from
five outlets and
divide by
9 (not 3)
Remove ‘R’ clip
Insert blank-off
plate here