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15.1 Setting the feed rate
The feed rate is adjusted primarily by the motor speed. In addition, different feed rollers may be fitted that
deliver different rates of material per revolution. Refer to the Calibration Procedure and with the appropriate feed
rollers fitted, follow the instructions. You may have to change the feed rollers to obtain the application rate within
a sensible forward speed range which is calculated during the calibration procedure.
STANDARD 8 SECTION FEED ROLLS
Wide 8 section rolls for high rate application and large granules.
The two feed rollers fitted should allow for typical slug pellets application rates.
There are extra feed rollers supplied in the kit and appropriate spacers to allow 1, 2 or 3 feed rollers to be fitted
to each feed block to help obtain the correct feed rate required for lower or higher outputs and varying speeds.
Note Optional feed rollers are available, for more information please contact your local Stocks dealer.
WARNING
Always observe all application standards and guidelines provided by the product
manufacturer as some products may be toxic ! If unsure contact your supplier for more information.
15.2 Feed roller set up
The feed rollers are easily changed by removing the feed
block as follows.
NOTE
Empty the hopper completely before doing this
using the tipping facility.
Undo and remove the 2 black plastic knobs holding
the feed block in place
Slide the complete mechanism out
Undo and remove the 4 socket head screws on the
end of the housing opposite the retaining plate and
remove the end plate
Slide the rolls and spacers off the shaft, and
replace with the alternative rolls and spacers in the
required combination
Refit the end plates and re-fit the feed block and
black plastic knobs.
15 -3 Feed roller configuration
1 x 8 Section Feed Rollers 2 x 8 Section Feed Rollers
3 x 8 Section Feed Rollers
When re-fitting the end plates to the feed block after changing the configuration, the end plate should be able to fit
flush with the feed block by hand, without having to pull it home with the socket head screws.
The assembled rolls and spacers should not be under compression.
NOTE.
You should be able to rotate the feed shaft with your fingers – if it feels excessively tight, check the feed
roller and spacer composition or call Stocks AG for advice.
