Spudnik 8080 - Planting Depth Adjustment; Covering Discs Adjustment; Cup Belt Shaker Operation; Vibration Intensity Adjustment

Operators manual MODEL 80XX Planter
page 18 of 173
Configuration and Functions of the Planter
Adjust vibration intensity –
The intensity of the vibration movement can be adjusted using he lever on the side of each row unit. This
adjustment is for intense individual shaker adjustments; to make minor adjustments to all units, us the control
box CP600.
Setting:
-Loosens the star wheel on the side.
-Move lever until the desired vibration is met.
-Tighten wheel.
Reducing the vibration intensity –
If the lever is pushed up, the pressure rollers are moved away from the cup belt. The pressure Rollers exert
less pressure against the V-ledges on the cup belt. The reduced contact pressure of the pressure rollers
reduces the vibrating motion.
Fine adjustment is achieved using the star wheel on the top of the lever.
-turn to the right to increase
-turn to the left to decrease
Increasing the vibration intensity –
If the lever is pushed down, the pressure rollers are moved towards the cup belt. The pressure rollers exert
more pressure against the V-ledges on the cup belt. The increased contact pressure of the pressure rollers
increases the vibrating motion.
*the intensity of the vibrating movement must be adap4ted to the shape and size of the seed potatoes.
*when using the electrical intensive vibrators, the level may be adjusted to regulate the vibrating intensity solely
between the upper and lower step (E) of the crank. The steps (M) are exclusively meant to adjust the
mechanical vibrations.
Cup belt high-intensity shaker (optional) –
The high-intensity shaker produces an enhanced vibrating motion. It is electrically driven. The intensity of the
vibrating movement can be adjusted using the lever previously described. The vibration frequency can also be
adjusted through the CP600.
Planting Depth –
Is adjusted with the gage wheel on each pair of shoes.
Covering Discs –
Are adjustable for angle, depth, and width.
Tighten Idlers –
Mechanical drive, and chemical box drives.
Cup belt shaker –
The rear side of the cup belt has two V-ledges. The movement of the V-ledges over the pressure rollers
causes a vibrating motion. This vibration motion prevents dual allocations in the planting cups.