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OPERATION
The 4000 Nutrient Pro single disc fertilizer is designed for use in most planting and side dress conditions.
Placement of fert
ilizer with the single disc fertilizer opener is recommended at 2”-4” from the row. The opener is
designed to hold the blade at a set angle so the knife & fertilizer tube operate in the shadow of the blade.
NEVER
locate the opener to place fertilizer clo
ser than 2”. Maximum operating depth for the 18” blade is 5”, the 20” blade is
6”). Check the fertilizer hose clearance after adjusting opener depth.
STEP 1: Check/Set the planter frame height to the manufacturer’s recommendations, usually 20 – 22”
Side dress toolbar height will vary. Planter/toolbar should be level front to back, fore & aft.
Figure A.
– The planter frame is 21-22” off the ground. To ensure this, visually check to see that the planter boxes are level
and that the planter unit parallel arms are also parallel with the ground or have a slightly downward slope to the row unit.
When
using planter attachments located in front of the planter unit, this setting is very important.
Figure B.
– The planter hitch is set too low while the planter remains at 20” off the ground. Notice from the illustration that the
unit mounted coulter is running deeper in the ground.
Note
– Both illustrations are strictly for reference only. They are intended to show that proper adjustment of the hitch height is
crucial. Consult your planter operator’s manual for the proper height adjustment of the hitch.