Precision Seed Drills
210
MAXIMA 2
Trouble shooting guide
Unevenness while sowing.
Inappropriate disk being used. Fit a disk to match seed size.
Incorrect selector adjustment. Adjust selector.
Seed variety or batch promote
poor placement.
Check improvement with
another variety.
(if possible send us a sample to
the factory in order to check
the problem with this type of
seed on our test rig and to
optimise settings).
Ground conditions.
Prepare ground correctly.
Moisture content must be
correct.
friction point in drive.
Check drive condition (gears,
sprockets and chains).
Incorrect gearbox setting.
Use ratio adapted to the
required population.
Excessive ground speed.
Adapt the forward speed to the
working conditions.
Worn opening disks. Replace opening disks.
Improper pressing and
covering adjustment.
Reposition them so they do not
interfere with seed positioning.
Incorrect seed drill horizontality
adjustment.
Adjust the 3rd point such that
the machine operates perfectly
level.
Seed transfer duct encrusted
and partialy blocked.
Clean the inside and do not
hesitate to replace it if
necessary.
Check for correct vacuum, re-
tension the belt if necessary.
Warped disk. Replace disk.
Drive wheels are not always in
contact with the ground.
Adjust spring adjustment in
order to limit the ground
pressure or add weights on the
frame.
Uneven sowing depth.
Ground too lumpy or too stony. Prepare ground correctly.
Excessive ground speed.
Adapt the forward speed to the
working conditions.
Incorrect seed drill horizontality
adjustment.
Adjust the 3rd point such that
the machine operates perfectly
level.
Disks have difficulty in
penetrating the ground.
Install ground pressure springs
or fit a pre-cutting disk.
Problem Cause Remedy