2019-03-14
196-538M
3N-40P
Maintenance and Lubrication
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10 and 20 Series Meter Slide
Maintenance
For proper seeding operation, seasonally or when
changing crops, check meter slide for wear. If you have a
noticeable increase in seeding rate you may need to
replace the meter slide.
1. Clean out seed meter. See “
2. Remove wheel. See “
The slide
is located at the front of the meter.
3. Check for excess wear on meter slide
. Slight wear
at the top corner is normal.
4. If slide is not excessively worn, stop here. If it is,
continue with step 5 to replace.
Replacing Meter Slide
5. Remove retaining clip and pin
from meter.
Meter slide
is spring loaded. Two meter slide
springs
will be released when you pull the pin, and
a third
when you tilt it back. Use care not to lose
pins and springs.
6. Check removed pin
for wear and replace if worn.
7. Place springs in new meter slide. Insert in meter and
pin in place.
8. Re-install meter wheel (page 89).
9. Close and pin meter clean-out (page 138).
Figure 189
Singulator Meter Slide
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Figure 190
Meter Slide Replacement
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