OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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Seed Level Indicator
1.
Each seed box has a visual seed level indicator to
show the approximate volume of seed available in
the seed box
sets upon the top level of seed to indicate the seed
level. The float will raise when the seed box lid is
open to allow for filling.
2.
There are indicator lines on the decal showing
approximate 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 seed box levels.
Figure 4-19: Seed Level Indicator
Seed Meter Gate Adjustment
The seed meter has an adjustable seed gate to
accommodate various seed sizes for planting. The seed
gate is adjusted by the handle on the outside of each
seed meter.
1.
Use the top seed gate position when planting small
seeds such as alfalfa, oats, barley, rice, or wheat
2.
The second from top seed gate position is for peas,
small soybeans, etc. If excess cracking occurs, move
the handle to the third position.
3.
Use the third seed gate position for large peas, large
soybeans, etc.
4.
Use the fourth seed gate position when planting extra
large/irregular seeds such as garbanzo beans.
NOTE
Adjust the seed gate to the desired setting before
filling the seed box. Before planting make sure all
seed gate settings are the same.
5.
The seed gate may also be completely lowered to
clean out the meter and seed box
Fully open all seed meter gates at the end of planting
season to clean out any remaining seed.
NOTE
Do not attempt to fully open the seed meter gate
unless you are ready to empty the seed box.Once the
gate is open, it may be difficult to close the seed
meter gate until the seed box is empty.
Figure 4-20: Seed Meter Gate Adjustment
Seed Plug Installation (Optional)
Seed Plugs may be installed inside main seed boxes for
different row spacings
. Seed plugs snap
into seed meter opening to keep seed from being planted
in certain rows.
Figure 4-21: Seed Plug Installation
INDICATOR LINES
SEED LEVEL INDICATOR
SEED GATE
ADJUSTMENT
HANDLE
SEED GATE
ADJUSTMENT
HANDLE
SEED METER GATE TOP POSITION
SEED METER GATE CLEANOUT POSITION
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SEED PLUG
