SECTION 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Uneven seeding depth across the
implement.
1. Implement is not leveled
properly side to side.
2. Implement not leveled properly
from front to rear.
3. Openers not set properly.
4. Tire pressures not to
specification.
5. Weight transfer due to draft
loads.
1. Level the implement side to
side.
2. Level the implement front to
rear.
3. Each opener must be set to the
same seeding depth to obtain
consistent seed depth. Refer
to the opener operator’s
manual.
4. Check tire pressures and
adjust as necessary.
5. Implement must ultimately be
leveled in actual field
conditions at actual working
depth.
Uneven seeding depth behind
tractor/air cart tires.
1. Soil compaction or deformation
due to tractor/air cart tires.
1. Adjust the seeding depth of the
openers in the affected zone to
obtain the required penetration.
Refer to the opener operator’s
manual.
or
Adjust the down pressure
setting of the opener’s in the
affected zone to obtain the
required penetration. Refer to
the opener operator’s manual.
Seeding depth changing during
operation.
1. Hydraulic system is failing due
to cylinder failure, depth stop
valve failure or tractor hydraulic
system failure.
1. Check for external oil leaks on
any of the hydraulic
components. Check for air
entrapped in the hydraulic
lines; this can be done by
bleeding a line to let air
escape.
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