M0312-01Model 3605
3-24 07/20
Row Unit Operation
SEED METER CLEANOUT
NOTE: Use of damaged seed or seed containing foreign material will cause plugging of seed cell orifices and
require more frequent seed meter cleanout to prevent underplanting.
Thorough seed meter cleanout is important to maintain genetic purity.
1. Disengage seed drive and remove seed hopper and meter.
2. Dump seed from right rear corner of hopper into a container.
3. Lay hopper on its right side. Push release button and rotate seed meter vacuum cover clockwise to align keyhole
slots with bolt heads. Lift off cover.
4. Rotate seed disc hub clockwise to unlock and remove seed disc.
5. Empty meter.
6. Thoroughly inspect meter to ensure all seed is removed.
7. Replace seed disc. Install vacuum cover.
ADDITIVES
GRAPHITE
The use of graphite is recommended to promote seed flow, provide
lubrication for the seed meter and to help dissipate static charge
buildup. Among the available dry seed lubricants graphite is the most
effective and easiest to use and it requires no mechanical agitation
CONVENTIONAL HOPPERS
Mix one tablespoon of powdered graphite with seed each time
hoppers are filled. Regular graphite use prolongs life of the seed
meter components, improves seed spacing, and may reduce
buildup of seed treatments.
NOTE: DO NOT apply graphite only in center of hopper. It will filter too quickly through the seed and not
distribute as evenly as desired.
Apply graphite around outer perimeter of hopper.
BULK FILL TANKS
Mix 1 pound (~0,5 kg) bottle of powdered graphite each time the bulk seed hopper is filled. Graphite should be added
in layers as the bulk seed hoppers are filled. Regular graphite use prolongs life of the seed meter components,
improves seed spacing, and may reduce buildup of seed treatments.
Lubricant Application Rate
Graphite
Conventional Hoppers 1 Tbs. (~15 ml)/Hopper Fill
Bulk Fill Tan
1 Lb (~0,5 kg) Bottle/Tank
80/20 Talc-Graphite
Conventional Hoppers 1/2 C (120 ml).**
Bulk Fill Tanks
8 Lbs (~4 kg)/Tank
**Must be evenly mixed during fill.
Talc
Conventional Hoppers ¼" C. (~59 ml*)
Bulk Fill Tanks 4 Lbs (~2 kg)/Tank*
*Double amount of talc for sunflowers.
NOTE: Additional graphite may be required to retard buildup of seed treatments on meter components. More
frequent cleaning of monitor seed tubes may be necessary due to use of additional graphite.
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