16 Operation
MAN0988 (11/5/2012)
10. Reverse this procedure to move front disc back
into straight position.
Figure 16. Disc Handle Adjustment (mast plate hidden
for picture clarity)
Seed Box/Types of Seeds
Seeding Operation
The Precision Super Seeder is capable of planting a
wide variety of seeds over a wide range of seeding
rates. The Precision Super Seeder is available with up
to three different seed boxes. To determine which seed
box is best for seeding, consider the size of the seed,
planting depth and shape of the seed.
The Primary seed box has a fluted roller seed cup with
an adjustable concave. The seed cup is capable of
planting large seeds including soybeans, grass seeds,
and small legume seeds. The seed cup metering is
adjustable with a common shaft and lever. As the seed
shaft is moved axially more or less of the fluted seed
roller is exposed changing the seed metering. See Fig-
ure 21. Additional rates can be achieved by changing
the drive sprocket. The concave will need to be opened
as the size of the seed increases. Opening the con-
cave ever further will also increase the seed rate. Seed
from the Primary seed box is dropped in front of the
rear roller. As the seed hits the roller it is dispersed and
diverted forward of the roller. The roller then pushes
the seed and soil down creating a firm seed bed with
optimal seed to soil contact.
Seed stop plates, see Figure 17, are available as an
accessory to increase row width/reduce seeding rate.
Place the seed stop plate over the seed cup hole as
shown. The shape of the plate creates a tight fit.
NOTICE: When installing the seed stop plates, use
a hammer to center the agitator shaft roll pins to
prevent interference.
Figure 17. Seed Stop Plates
The Legume seed box has a small seed cup and
adjustable fluted roller. The lever and shaft are adjust-
able similarly to the Primary seed box. See Figure 24.
The Legume seed box is ideal for planting alfalfa, clo-
ver, forbes, rape and other small seeds. The seed
meter tubes attached to the Legume box can divert
seed to the primary transition tray for a deeper planting
depth or in front of the optional cultipacker for shallower
depths.
The Native prairie seed box is suitable for planting long
stemmed prairie seeds not capable of being planted in
the Primary and Legume seed boxes. Big Blue Stem,
Little Blue Stem, Brassica and Indian grass can be
planted with this seed box. The seed box chain drive
comes equipped with a set of derailleur chain sprock-
ets to provide three different speeds. The chain drive
idler can be moved to a different chain drive position by
rearranging the idler spacers. Seed from the Native
seed box is placed ahead of the rear spiked roller for
dispersion of seed and incorporation into the seed bed.
NATIVE Big Blue Stem, Brome, Indian, Little Blue
Stem, Side Oats Grama
PRIMARY Annual Rye Grass, Barley, Kentucky Blue
Grass Blends, Fescue, Oats, Orchard Grass,
Perennial Rye Grass, Snow Peas, Sorghum,
Soybeans, Sunflower, Sudan, Wheat
LEGUME Alfalfa, Bahai, Bermuda, Birdsfoot Tree Foil,
Brassica, Buckwheat, Carpet Grass, Centi-
pede Grass, Chicory, Clover, Fescue, Forb,
Kentucky Blue Grass, Radishes, Rape,
Sudan, Switch Grass, Timothy, Turnip
(Rev. 4/24/2018)
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