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Section 2: Operating Instructions
NTS2507, NTS2509, & NTS2511 No-Till Seeder 313-629M
3/6/18
General Operating Instructions
Once you have read the Operator’s Manual, properly
attached the seeder to the tractor, ran through the
Operating Checklist, filled the box with seed, and
calibrated the unit for proper seed rate delivery, it’s time
to do some serious seeding.
Tow Package Only:
Make sure hydraulic hoses are
attached to the tractor duplex outlet with factory float.
Place control lever to raise and lower the seeder in float
position while lowering the seeder and seeding seeds.
The power to drive the NTS seeder comes from the
forward momentum of the tractor. Lock in/out drive
systems transfers that power from the ground driven rear
packer assembly to the various seedboxes through chain
driven sprockets. The seed rate remains constant in
direct proportion to the distance traveled and is affected
very little by actual ground speed.
There are holes on the side of the chain drive guards for
accessing the lock in/out pins for the All Seeds Drive
System and individual seedbox drive systems. You
should lock out the All Seeds Drive System and any
seedbox that is not being used before transporting your
NTS seeder. To disengage a drive system, pull out on the
system lock in/out pin and rotate it one-quarter of a turn in
either direction.
To engage a drive system, rotate the lock in/out pin until
you can feel it pop in. Do not pull out on the pin while
engaging it. You should always engage the All Seeds
Drive System when ready to start seeding. At the same
time, you should check the various seedbox drive
systems to make sure the seedboxes in use are engaged
and the seedboxes not in use are disengaged.
The front spiked rollers open up the soil profile as they
pass over areas to be seeded. The more the front rollers
are angled, the more aggressive the cultivating action will
be. Seed is then delivered at the precise predetermined
rate through the wind guarded seed drop area between
the front and rear rollers. The rear roller then presses
seed into firm contact with the soil to promote a superbly
high germination rate. Seeding should not be attempted
in wet or muddy conditions.
Now that you understand how it works, it is time to begin
seeding. You may want to make a few passes with the All
Seeds Drive System locked out just to make sure your
front rollers are adjusted to the proper angle, and to
determine correct ground speed for cultivating the soil
profile to your expectations. Ridging of loose soil is
possible when the front rollers are set at an angle and
your ground speed is too fast. Slow your ground speed to
eliminate ridging. Re-engage the All Seeds Drive System
once you are satisfied that the proper amount of soil
opening action is being achieved.
You should already have removed any large stones or
obstacles from the area you plan to seed. Line the tractor
up for the first pass and choose a tractor gear selection
that will deliver a ground speed of approximately
3-5 mph. Lower the seeder slowly to the ground and
begin driving forward, slowly at first until you get
comfortable with what you are doing. As you approach
the end of the pass you are seeding, slow down and
come to a stop while simultaneously raising the seeder
off of the ground. With the seeder raised, line up for your
next pass and repeat the process. Finish seeding by
making back and forth passes across the turnaround
areas.
If you expect to develop a uniform seeding pattern, look
back often and avoid making turns with your seeder on
the ground. The more experienced you become the
better you will get at developing beautiful seed plots and
beautiful lawns.
Whenever you are done seeding always clean the seeder
out and perform all maintenance prescribed in the
Operator’s Manual. Never leave seed stored in the
hopper for prolonged periods. Never dismount your
tractor without first coming to a full stop, turning off the
tractor, and setting the park brake. Never allow riders on
the tractor when working with any rear mounted
implement installed.
With a little practice you should get very good at
developing lush green stands of grass with your Land
Pride NTS Seeder.
