SEEDMASTER 2023
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Folding Operation
After completing the seeding operation for a field, the drill must be folded for transport to the next
location. To prepare the drill for folding, ensure all jobs on the tank monitor(s) are either paused, or
completed and closed.
1. Disengage the master switch by stepping on the foot pedal. This will ensure the openers are
raised out of the ground.
2. Return the opener hydraulic circuit to neutral.
3. Return the system pressure remote to neutral and allow the gauge to return to “zero”.
4. To begin folding, reverse the flow on the system pressure remote and ensure that “Wing Up”
pressure starts building. You may need to increase the SCV flow from field operation to get the
wings to fold.
5. The outer wings will begin folding first, followed by the inner wings. Depending on certain
physical and environmental conditions (such as temperature, uneven terrain, or excess soil
buildup on the openers and tires), it is also completely normal for one side of the drill to
complete folding first.
6. Normally, it is not necessary to use the “FOLD INNER WING” and “FOLD OUTER WING”
buttons. Depending on the size of your machine, it may slightly speed up the folding process.
7. Once the drill has completed folding, return the tractor remote back to neutral. Then, exit the
tractor and reinstall the wing transport safety chains before moving the machine in the folded
position. For the 24’ UltraPro II drill, you are required to lock a manual ball valve to lock up
the wings. This is located on the front wing-fold cylinder directly behind the main
hydraulic block.
NOTE: THE OPENER HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A PILOT
OPERATED CHECK VALVE THAT WILL HOLD THE OPENERS UP FOR
TRANSPORT. HOWEVER, IF TRANSPORTING OVER A LONGER PERIOD, PERIODICALLY
OBSERVE THE OPENERS AND MANUALLY ENSURE THEY STAY IN THE RAISED
POSITION.
ENSURE WINGS ARE CLEAR OF ANY OBJECTS THAT COULD CAUSE HARM TO YOU
OR ANYONE ELSE. DO NOT LEAVE CONSTANT PRESSURE ENGAGED TO WINGS
AFTER THE FOLDING PROCESS HAS COMPLETED. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN SEVERE
DAMAGE TO BOTH THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND FRAME COMPONENTS. DAMAGE OF
THIS NATURE IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
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