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F-1058-0820
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Small Seed Rate Adjustment
1.
The seeding rate adjustment for the optional small
seeding attachment is located at the outer rear of
each seeding box. The seeding rate should be set
the same for all seeding boxes. On 15’ drills there will
be two adjustments to be made.
2.
The small seeding rate is set independent of the
seeding rate on the main seeding hopper.
NOTE
Changing drive types will affect the small seed rate.
Type II drive setting will cut the rate in half. Type III
drive setting will double the small seed rate.
3.
Adjustments to the small seeding attachment will be
easier if the boxes are empty of seed before
adjusting. The meters will not be able to be fully
closed if there is seed in the hopper. Do not force the
adjustment or damage may occur to the meters.
4.
To set the seeding rate:
a.
First determine from the seeding rate chart the
meter opening for the desired seed rate
.
b.
Loosen the 1/2 locknut on the outer end of the
small seed square shaft
.
c.
Adjust the inner and outer 1/2” nuts to the
desired rate settings on the seed meter rate
scale
.
d.
Re tighten the locking nut against the bearing.
NOTE
Seeding rate are based on clean untreated average
size seed. Actual rates may vary, operator must
verify actual seed output. If a specific seed is not
listed, use a seeding rate for a similar sized seed,
and verify output before planting
.
Figure 4-33: Seed Rate Locking Nut
Figure 4-34: Small Seed Rate Chart (Type I Drive Type)
SQUARE
SHAFT
OUTSIDE
LOCKING NUT
1/8
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1/8
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
ALFALFA (Uncoated)
7-1/2
2
5
10
14
17
22
25
29
LESPEDEZA (Hulled)
7-1/2
2
5
10
14
17
22
27
30
ANNUAL RYE GRASS
7-1/2
1
3
5
8
10
14
16
18
LESPEDEZA (Unhulled)
7-1/2
1
4
7
10
15
18
22
25
BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL
7-1/2
2
7
10
15
22
27
33
38
LOVE GRASS (Sand)
7-1/2
2
5
8
12
16
20
25
29
BLUEGRASS (Kentucky)
7-1/2
1
2
3
5
7
8
10
11
LOVE GRASS (Weeping)
7-1/2
1
7
10
14
18
23
28
33
BLUEGRASS (Park Kentucky)
7-1/2
1
3
5
8
10
14
16
18
MILLET
7-1/2
2
7
10
15
19
23
28
33
CANOLA
7-1/2
1
5
8
13
16
19
22
27
ORCHARD GRASS
7-1/2
-
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
CLOVER (Crimson)
7-1/2
2
5
8
13
18
21
25
32
RED TOP
7-1/2
1
2
4
5
7
8
9
10
CLOVER (Ladino,Sweet, Red)
7-1/2
2
7
10
14
18
22
25
30
REED CANARY GRASS
7-1/2
1
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
KLEIN GRASS
7-1/2
2
5
10
14
19
25
30
33
TIMOTHY
7-1/2
2
4
7
12
15
19
23
27
SMALL SEED RATE CHART
SEEDING RATES ARE ARE IN POUNDS PER ACRE, BASED ON AVERAGE SEED SIZE.
RATES ARE APPROXIMATE, OPERATOR MUST VERIFY ACTUAL SEEDING OUTPUT.
INDICATOR SETTING
SEED
ROW
SPACING
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SEED
ROW
SPACING
INDICATOR SETTING
