Great Plains
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1525P and 1510HDP
Adjustments
Adjustments
To get full performance from your 3-Point Drill drill, you
need an understanding of all component operations, and
many provide adjustments for optimal field results. Some
of these have been covered earlier in this manual.
Even if your planting conditions rarely change, some of
these items need periodic adjustment due to normal
wear.
Adjustment
Page
The Adjustment Affects
Frame Height
21
Planting depth consistency
Frame Leveling
Planting consistency
Manifold Pressure (values from SRM
a
)
Consistent seed flow and disk singulation
Planting Rate
SRM
Refer to
Seed Rate Manual
Marker Adjustments
Marker Disk Angle and Orientation
Visibility of mark
Marker Chain Length
Marker folding operation
Marker Extension
Intended swath spacing
Marker Speed Adjustment
Reliable marker operation
Changing Seed Meter Wheel
Correct seeding of your crop and population
Finger Pickup Meter Adjustments
10HD and 25 Series Row Unit Adjustments
Opener Depth
Planting depth
Row Unit Down Pressure
Planting depth uniformity
Row Unit Shut Off and Lock-Up
Single/twin-row operation
Row Cleaner Adjustments (Option)
Row preparation
Coulter Adjustments (Option)
Seed depth uniformity
Opener Disk Adjustments
Seed depth, seed-to-soil contact
Side Depth Wheels
Seed depth, prevents plugging
Adjusting Gauge Wheel Scrapers
Consistent seed furrow depth
Seed Firmer Adjustments (Option)
Seed-soil contact
Press Wheel Adjustment
Effective soil coverage
a. SRM:
Seed Rate Manual
(118-959B)