4283530M1
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Field Operations and Adjustments
FIELD OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRACTOR PREPARATION
General
Before operating the planter, refer to your tractor Operator
Manual for operating information about hydraulics, tire
inflation, connecting the planter, weights and wheel
adjustments.
Recommended Tractor Horsepower
Wheel Spacing
Set the tractor wheel spacing to at least twice the row
spacing distance. For example: If the row spacing is 76
cm (30 in), adjust the wheels to 152 cm (60 in). Set all
wheels equally from the tractor centerline.
When operating on hillsides or steep slopes, set the
wheels as wide as possible for maximum stability and
steering control. If the front axle is adjustable, set the
wheels at the same width as the rear wheels.
Do not position the tractor wheels directly ahead of the
planter row units that will cause soil compaction and
inaccurate seed placement.
Electrical Requirements
The tractor electrical system must provide 12 volt DC to
operate the seed monitor, highway lighting system and
optional hydraulic seed drive controller.
Find a suitable location to mount the seed monitor
console. Connect the leads to the tractor battery and
route the wire harness to the rear of the tractor.
The transport lighting system is connected to the tractor
with a standard 7-pin connector.
Remote Hydraulic Valve Requirements
Rigid Frame Model
•
The planter is raised by the three-point hitch. The
marker is on a separate remote.
•
Another valve is required if the blower motor is
operated from the tractor hydraulics.
Planter Model
Minimum
PTO HP
Required
Planter
Weight (dry)
Total
Planter
Weight
Desired
Tractor
Weight (lbs)
9702 - 12RN
100
7430
11990
7995
9708 - 8RN
85
5405
8445
5630
9722 -12RN VF
100
7355
11915
7945
