187 Ag Leader PN 4002083 Rev. N
P
LANTING
D
OWN
F
ORCE
PLANTING
DOWN FORCE
The gauge wheel sensors measure the weight carried by the gauge wheels. The system uses this
information to adjust the down force so that the planter is firmly on the ground, to ensure correct planting
depth, while trying to reduce any compaction risk.
MODES OF OPERATION
Monitor Only mode: provides the operator with information to
determine if the row units are properly engaging the soil. If they are
not, the operator needs to adjust the planter to correct the situation.
Control mode: as the planter travels across the field and
encounters varying soil conditions (soil types, compaction zones,
levels of debris) the display makes adjustments to the down force
actuators on the row units, according the operator’s settings, to
maintain the correct seed placement in the soil.
The system can be split between two channels to allow the down
force to be adjusted separately on the planter wings and center
section, where soil compaction is more likely to occur.
CREATE EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION
Creating an Implement configuration is explained in “Create Planting Configuration” on page 161.
Press: Home button > Setup (wrench) button > Configuration (tractor) button > Configuration tab > Add
(+) button > Planting button
A wizard will guide you through the process of creating a configuration using the steps shown in the
planting section.
To enable Down Force, check the Down Force
button on the Implement Options screen of the
Wizard.
Planter Monitor
None
Split Rows Enabled
Down Force
Planter Section Clutch Control
Implement Wizard: Implement Options
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