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Press Wheel Adjustment
Position
and angle
adjustment
Water Tank
The Mini Layer has a 50 gallon water tank for weight to form a
firm bed. Add as much water (weight) as your tractor size allows.
The 3-point top link can be lengthened if pulling too much soil.
Press wheels need to run at the bottom of the trench and not on the side to
hold the plastic mulch properly. To adjust, loosen T-handle and make left/
right changes as needed.
Plastic cross tension is adjusted by the angle of the tire. Rotate the axle to
adjust the front of the press wheel on an inward angle to stretch the plastic
the preferred amount.
The spring provides down pressure on the press wheel and is important for
laying at 2+ mph. Adjust the down pressure by using pin. Avoid excessive
spring tension which can cause the plastic to tear. Spring can also be removed
if always laying at slow speeds.
Use less cross tension when laying biodegradable plastic mulch.
Use only high quality plastic to avoid straight line tear.
Down pressure
adjustment