Section 3: Operating Procedures
AP-PS2072 & AP-PS2086 Primary Seeders 313-805MK
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1.
Relocate slow moving vehicle sign from back of your
tractor to mounting socket on the back of the seeder.
If needed, a slow moving vehicle sign can be
purchased from your nearest
Kubota
dealer.
2.
With tractor in park or park brake set, start tractor and
operate tractor control lever to raise seeder fully up
for transporting.
3.
Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another. Do not exceed 20 mph
(32.2 km/h) travel speed.
4.
When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
5.
Reduce tractor ground speed when turning. Leave
enough clearance so the seeder does not contact
obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
6.
Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough
or hilly terrain.
Check Tractor Clearance
Refer to Figure 1-5 on page 15:
1.
From the tractor seat, slowly raise and lower the
Primary Seeder with hydraulic 3-point lift while
watching for drawbar clearance, tire clearance, and
3-point clearance.
2.
If drawbar interferes, shut tractor down properly. See
3.
Move drawbar back, to one side, or remove drawbar.
Filling Seedbox
!
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Always lower the Seeder to the ground before filling and
checking seed level in the seedbox. This will keep the rollers
from turning while working around them.
Refer to Figure 3-1:
1.
Always lower the Seeder to the ground, engage the
power machine park brake if equipped with it, shut
the power machine down, and remove key. See
2.
Release lid latch handle (#1) and open seedbox lid
(#2) until over center latch arms (#3) have locked in
place. Doing this will keep the lid (#2) from falling
while filling the box.
3.
Fill seedbox.
a. When filling the seedbox while hooked up to a
tractor 3-point, fill the seedbox from the rear while
standing on the ground.
Do not
step or climb on
the frame to fill the seedbox.
Make sure
the
IMPORTANT:
The slow moving vehicle sign should
not be used when transporting equipment on a truck
or trailer exceeding speeds of 25 mph (40.2 km/h).
Cover or remove the sign when hauling the Seeder.
rollers (#6) are on the ground so they cannot turn
while filling the box.
b. When filling the seedbox while hooked up to a
skid steer, fill the seedbox while standing on the
ground and use the skid steps (#8), on each side
of the Primary Seeder hitch plate, to stand on if
needed.
4.
Open a bag of seed and pour them into the seedbox.
The bag opener (#5) (sharp point on top of the baffle
plate) can be used to tear open the seed bags.
5.
Make certain the seedbox is filled uniformly to ensure
one side does not run out of product ahead of the
other side.
6.
Close lid (#2) by pulling on latch arm (#4) with one
hand while holding the lid (#2) up with the other
hand. Lower lid (#2) gently while keeping hands and
fingers clear of pinch points.
7.
Lock lid (#2) down with lid latch handles (#1) to keep
moisture out.
Seed Rate Adjustments
Figure 3-1
Seeder Preparation
Before proceeding with the first time set-up, or before
making any adjustments mentioned in this manual, make
every effort to attach the seeder to a tractor or skid steer.
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IMPORTANT:
It is not recommended to transport
any seeder with a full seed box due to seed
compaction in the box, added transport weight, and
some seed loss during transport. The seed box
should be filled upon reaching the site to be seeded.
