Case SDX30 - Adjustments; Opener Service; Troubleshooting Tables

SECTION 5 - OPENER SERVICE
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Excessive seed bounce in furrow. 1. Worn seed retention tab. 1. Replace tab.
Seeds sitting on the surface. 1. Inadequate disk penetration.
2. Broken/worn seed retaining tab.
3. Worn scraper.
4. Worn disk.
1. Increase disk penetration
adjustment.
2. Replace tab.
3. Replace scraper.
4. Replace disk.
Poor or uneven seeding depth. 1. High residue amounts.
2. Inadequate disk penetration.
3. Worn scrapers.
4. Inconsistent opener
adjustments.
5. Furrow not closing properly.
6. Mud buildup on gauge wheel.
7. Broken/worn seed retaining tab.
8. Worn disk.
9. Seed tab worn or broken.
1. Harrow residue to ensure even
distribution.
2. Increase disk opener down
pressure.
3. Replace scrapers.
4. Ensure consistent opener
adjustments.
5. Increase packing pressure.
and/or move side-to-side position
of packer wheel.
6. Wait for soil conditions to dry.
7. Increase disk penetration
adjustment.
8. Replace disk.
9. Replace tab.
Plugging of seed tubes. 1. Poor seed cleaning prior to use.
2. Wet fertilizer.
3. Backing up drill in the field.
4. Seed stuck in openers.
5. Seed build-up in openers.
6. Wet field conditions.
1. Use clean seed.
2. Use dry, high quality fertilizer.
3. Raise openers prior to backing
up.
4. Ensure openers are clean for
storage.
5. Ensure proper air flow rates from
air system.
6. Wait for soil conditions to dry.