SECTION 5 - OPENER SERVICE
page 5-9
Check Gauge Wheel Gap
202299S
2. The gauge wheel also removes soil build-up on the
disk. Therefore, the gap between the disk and gauge
wheel is very important.
- If the gap is too wide, the wheel will plug with
mud or residue. The gap between the gauge wheel
and the disk should be between lightly touching to
3 mm (1/8").
- As the gauge wheel wears, spacers between the
gauge wheel and gauge arm may need to be
removed to maintain the proper gap.
- When the gap becomes more than 3 mm (1/8") and
there are no more washers to remove, the gauge
wheel must be replaced.
- Apply thread locking compound to the gauge
wheel bolt when reassembling the gauge wheel to
the opener.
In conditions where heavy residue exists, the disk may
require deeper setting to achieve the desired seeding
depth. Disk wear may result in changes in seed
placement. Seed placement should be regularly
checked in the field to ensure proper seeding
operation.
Tighten all gauge wheels after the first 90 ha (200 ac)
of use and periodically throughout the season as
recommended.
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