15 MAN-GD-2300-002
Operating Instructions
General Description
The following information is a brief description of how this seeder works. It is included to help you understand
the operation of this seeder.
The power to drive the seeding function of this seeder comes from the ground speed of the tractor. The seed
metering is powered by the rear drive wheel at a rate proportional to the distance driven. This ensures that the
rate applied remains constant as ground speed is varied. The power is transmitted via drive chains to the seed
meters. This drive can be adjusted to three rate settings to vary seed rates. The seed rate is adjustable using
the seed rate lever located on the hopper. This system will handle a large variety of seed sizes from the small
legumes to kidney beans or sunflowers.
Operating Check List
In addition to design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in its operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of equipment. Before beginning to operate your seeder, the following inspection should be
performed.
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• Read and follow the “Safety Rules” carefully.
• Read all of the “Tractor Hook Up” and preparation instructions.
• Lubricate the seeder as needed. Refer to “Lubrication”
• Check the seeder initially and periodically for loose bolts & pins. “Torque Values Chart”.
• Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
• Check initially and periodically for loose bolts, pins, chains.
• Inspect the seed meters and seed tubes for foreign matter.
• Set speed change sprocket for drive type desired.
• Set and calibrate seed rate. See “Seed Rate Charts”.
• Make sure the meter gate adjustment handle on each cup is set the same across the seeder.
• Clear the area to be seeded of rocks, branches, or other foreign objects.
• Raise drill before turning, to keep from binding or bending openers or coulters.
• Do not back up with the drill lowered in planting position. Seed tubes may plug and opener damage may
occur.
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