Operation 11
MAN0988 (11/5/2012)
Front Disc
The front disc tool can be used to prepare a seedbed
without the need for a separate disc or tillage tool used
ahead of time. When the discs are straight, the seeder
has little soil disturbance. When the discs are angled
fully backward, there is maximum soil disturbance and
the seedbed can be prepared usually in one or two
passes. The disc has four angled positions to provide
an array of soil penetration depths and seedbed prepa-
ration.
Figure 3. Disc in Straight Position (mast plates hidden
for picture clarity) (72" Seeder Shown)
Figure 4. Disc in Angled Position (mast plates hidden
for picture clarity) (72" Seeder Shown)
IMPORTANT
■ Do not operate seeder in reverse. Operating
seeder in reverse may result in damage to seed
boxes and chain drive system.
Chain Drive Disconnect
The Precision Super Seeder seed boxes can be
engaged or disengaged so that any one seed box or all
seed boxes can be operative or inoperative. See Fig-
ures 5 and 20 for disconnect locations. It is not recom-
mended to run the plastic seed cup assemblies without
seed being metered.
It may be necessary to make several passes with the
ground engaging tools before planting seed. Disengag-
ing the seed box chain drive will allow the soil bed to be
prepared without planting seed or running the plastic
seed cup assemblies in a dry state.
Figure 5. Chain Drive Disconnect
Rear Roller
The rear roller firms and presses soil kicked up by the
front tillage tool. This creates a uniform seedbed with
the loose soil necessary for ensuring proper seed ger-
mination. See Figure 17.
When the situation permits, making a second pass 90-
degrees to the first is an effective way for the roller pins
to penetrate areas where uneven soil conditions exist.
In extremely compacted soil conditions, add extra
weight to the seeder to help the roller pins penetrate
the turf and soil sufficiently.
Operation
The power for operating the seeder comes from con-
tact between the seeder rear roller and the turf.
Know how to stop the tractor and seeder quickly in an
emergency.
Survey the area to be worked and remove any obstruc-
tions that may affect the performance of the equipment.
Tractor Stability
(Rev. 4/24/2018)
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