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By looking into the container from time to time, when the machine must be stopped.
By observing the area meter of the machine, when the area size that can be sown with a full container
is clear and the meter reading for the last filling has been recorded.
With optional electronic monitoring equipment. Such devices issue an alert when a certain amount of
fertilizer or seed remains in the container.
WARNING!
Transporting an assisting person or other passengers on the steps of a moving
machine or elsewhere in the machine is strictly prohibited. The seed drill must be at a
standstill when leveling seeds or fertilizers in the containers!
Adjusting the fertilizer and seed container volumes
The position of the fertilizer and seed container partition can be adjusted so that the container volume ratios
can be changed. Such adjustments are carried out by loosening the locking screws of the partition support
arms (Fig. 18) and moving the partition to the desired position. Remember to re-tighten the support arm locking
screws after making the adjustment. The partition adjustment area can be changed by moving the support arm
ends to other attachments pins (Fig. 18). When using the machine for sowing only, the partition can be moved
fully forward in order to maximize the seed space, see Fig. 19.
Caution! Carry out the adjustment when the containers are empty or nearly empty!
Figure 98. Partition support arm.
Figure 19. Seed container maximum volume
Maximum fill liters
Fertilizer (max) Seed (min)
Seed (max)
HS/HST device decreases
seed volume
HKL 3000 JC Star XL
2360
1350
3320
330
HKL 4000 JC Star
2580
1580
3640
300
Filling method
The large size of the containers means that their filling level is also relatively high, a consideration if 40-50 kg
sacks must be lifted from ground level. For this reason we recommend working as follows: first place the sacks
on pallets, then raise these with a pallet lifter or front-loader truck forks to a suitable height for machine filling.
Jumbo sacks (500–1000 kg) can be handled with different loaders. Jumbo sacks must never be placed on the
seed drill structures. Do not overload the seed drill. Identify methods for partially emptying a jumbo sack.
