SEEDMASTER 2023
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SMART OPENERS HYDRAULIC BLOCK DETAILS
AND OPERATION
SMART OPENERS HYDRAULIC BLOCK
The Smart Openers block contains the main functions of your SeedMaster openers: raising, lowering,
and down-pressure. These functions are controlled by a Master ON/OFF solenoid and coil to raise and
lower, and a PWM valve for down-pressure. The Smart Openers block is located on the first rank behind
the main block. For it to operate, you will leave the connected tractor hydraulic remote engaged during
field operation. Recommended maximum flow for this remote is 75%.
SMART OPENER OPERATION
LOWER, LIFTING, THEN LOWERING THE OPENERS
LOWER:
1. LOCK ON REMOTE TO SUPPLY OPENERS WITH HYDRAULIC PRESSURE.
2. CYCLE MASTER FOOT SWITCH FROM OFF TO ON AND LEAVE THE MASTER SWITCH
“ON”. OPENERS WILL LOWER AND BUILD PRESSURE TO YOUR PRESET VALUE.
LIFT:
3. AFTER THE TOOLBAR IS COMPLETEY OVERLAPPED INTO AN APPLIED AREA, SHUT
THE MASTER FOOT SWITCH OFF. OPENERS WILL LIFT.
4. COMPLETE THE TURN.
LOWER:
5. CYCLE MASTER FOOT SWITCH FROM OFF TO ON AND LEAVE THE MASTER SWITCH
“ON” OPENERS WILL LOWER AND BUILD PRESSURE TO YOUR PRESET VALUE.