4283530M1
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Field Operations and Adjustments
FIELD PREPARATION
General
Use this section as an outline whenever the planter is in
the field. Use the information as a checklist of actions to
be performed whenever using the planter. Refer to
sections in this manual and the tractor Operator Manual
for specific operating procedures.
Before Entering the Field
Check the following items and make sure the preparation
of the planter is according to the instructions.
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Check the tractor wheel spacing.
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Make sure the planter daily lubrication and service is
completed.
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Make sure the PTO pump is filled with hydraulic fluid.
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Make sure all seed meters have the correct discs
installed.
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Determine the planter transmission settings needed
to plant seed at desired rates.
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Check the marker speed and arm length.
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Travel to the field at a safe speed.
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Check blower operation
PTO-Driven Pump: Adjust the flow control valve to
provide about 3 inch air pressure and let the motor run for
3 to 5 minutes or while going to the field. Check the fluid
level.
Tractor Hydraulics for Blower: Operate the blower for
a short length of time, then check the fluid level in the
tractor.
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CAUTION: Always travel at speed that
allows complete control of tractor and
implement at all times.
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WARNING: Avoid overhead obstacles,
especially electric wires.
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CAUTION: Folding planters may be
unstable on rough ground.
In the Field
Unfold wings on folding models. Pin in place.
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DANGER: To avoid injury or death, stand
clear of machine when wings are unfolded.
Mechanical or hydraulic failure can allow
wings to fall rapidly.
Folding models: Pin wings in position if row spacing is
critical. Do not install pins if wing flotation is desirable for
hilly areas.
NOTE: Wing drive shafts can become disconnected
when wings float upward in hilly areas.
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WARNING: Stop engine, shift to park or
neutral and set parking brake and remove
key before dismounting from tractor.
Remove marker lockup pins. Pull out each marker arm
and install pins in marker support.
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WARNING: Lower planter to ground or
install cylinder lockup channels before
working around planter.
Adjust the following to the desired initial settings:
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Seed transmission sprockets
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Seed meter gates
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Gauge wheel depth
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Closing wheel pressure
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Chemical metering gates
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Down pressure spring tension
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All row unit attachment adjustments
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Marker disc angle
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Put seed in hoppers and close covers.
NOTE: The covers must be closed for proper seed meter
operation.
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Put chemicals in the hoppers and close the covers.
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WARNING: Always read and follow
chemical manufacturer’s labels and use
care when handling agricultural chemicals.
Misuse or mishandling can cause severe
personal injury.
