
2019-03-08
196-359M
3N-4010F, 3N-4010HDF, and 3N-4020F
Adjustments
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Adjustments
To get full performance from your drill, you need an
understanding of all component operations, and many
provide adjustments for optimal field results.
The 3N-4010F, 3N-4010HDF and 3N-4020F have
double-disk parallel-arm openers with depth-controlling
press wheels. This system provides accurate depth
control and seed placement over uneven terrain. The
following is an introduction to the basic seeding
components and how they work.
Each opener is mounted on a floating opener frame, held
parallel to the ground. Opener bodies are staggered for
easy soil flow. A spring provides the down pressure
necessary for opener double disks to open a seed
furrow. The spring allows openers to float down into
depressions and up over obstructions. Trailing press
wheels close the furrow. Individual openers can be
adjusted to account for tire tracks.
Even if your planting conditions rarely change, some of
these adjustment items need periodic attention due to
normal wear.
Planting Depth
Setting nominal planting depth, and achieving it
consistently, is affected by multiple adjustable drill
functions, from greatest to least effect they are:
•
Coulter Height;
•
Opener Depth (Press Wheel and/or Side Wheel)
•
Row Unit Down Pressure;
•
•
Disk Blade Adjustments (as blades wear).
Adjustment
Page
The Adjustment Affects
Center-vs-wing planting consistency
Correct seeding depth and furrow coverage
Implement Lift Switch Adjustment
Avoiding wasted and unplanted seed
Coulter Frame Height
Seeding depth
Individual Frame-Mounted Coulter Depth
Compensating for tire tracks
Compensating for unusually light or heavy conditions
Achieving higher down-force settings
Marker Extension
Pass alignment
Marker Adjustments
Mark visibility
Row Unit Adjustments
Series:
10
10HD
20
Overview
Unit-Mount Coulter Adjustments
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Furrow preparation and seeding depth
Row Unit Down Pressure
Consistent seeding depth in tire tracks
Opener Disk Blade Adjustments
Consistent seeding depth
Depth Gauge Wheel Adjustments
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Seeding depth
Seed Firmer Adjustments
Consistent seed placement and coverage
Press Wheel Height
Seeding depth (10/10HD), furrow closure (all)