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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Solution
Setting coulter
Planter not set correctly
Ensure that in operation the planter frame is at correct
height (20”-22”) and level the toolbar.
See page 12
Trash plugging
Excessive knife-blade clearance
Check and adjust knife-blade clearance.
See page 13
Blade not penetrating
Insufficient coulter spring pressure
Change the rod position or tighten spring.
See page 13
Spring not deflecting
Excessive spring pressure
Change the rod position or tighten spring.
See page 13
Fertilizer too deep
Spring not deflecting
Depth pin incorrectly set
Planter frame too low
Change the rod position or tighten spring.
See page 13
Set the depth pin to the desired depth.
See page 13
Raise planter toolbar to correct height
See page 12
Fertilizer too shallow
Blade not penetrating
Incorrect depth control
Change the rod position or tighten spring.
See page 13
Set the depth pin to the desired depth.
See page 13
Fertilizer will not flow
Plugged fertilizer tubes
Check for plugged fertilizer tube openings on knife
Check for plugged fertilizer delivery tubes on planter
Blade not rotating properly
Loose soil
Coulter works best in firmer soil conditions
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