20 MAN-GD-2300-002
Start-up Procedure
1. Set the frame height to 21-23” from the ground to the bottom of the tube the openers are mounted on. The
openers should be engaged in the ground at the desired depth when measuring height.
2. Adjust the hitch cylinder or tractor top link so that the frame tube that the openers mount on is level in
seeding position.
3. On mounted drills: remove the float pins on the tractor’s 3-point arms.
4. Set the Meter Adjustment Lever, Meter Gates, and Sprocket speed according to the seed charts and
calibrate.
5. Set the No-Till coulter in the second hole from the top, the first hole is shallower, third is deeper, it should
be set at the desired seeding depth or slightly deeper.
6. Set the lower “W” Clip in the bottom hole, move it up if more down pressure is required.
7. Set the T-Handle in the center hole. To plant deeper, move the T-Handle backward. To plant shallower,
move the T-Handle forward.
8. If the drill does not penetrate after adding spring down pressure, additional weight may be required or keep
the hoppers full of seed to push the openers in the ground. Optional weight brackets are available.
9. Recheck planting depth and rate whenever you change fields.
NOTE: For detailed instruction see “Settings and Adjustment” in the following section.
Warning
Warning: Do not force the seed meters too close if
there is seed in them. This may damage the meters.
If the meters need to be closed, do so while turning
the drive wheel.
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