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Setting the Seeding Depth
To adjust the depth, remove the same number and color combinations of spacers from all the
depth guides.
The ratio is approximately 2:1.
Adjusting the connecting rod 1” alters the heights of the machine by approximately 2”.
The various spacer combinations (see diagram on hydraulic cylinder) enable the height to be
adjusted by approximately 0.31” at each level (as described on previous pages).
Remove spacers to adjust the machine to the desired working depth.
First, you must check phase of the hydraulic cylinders to determine proper lift. Follow the
procedure,
‘Rephasing the Hydraulic Cylinders’
in this section.
Procedure:
1. It is best recommended after rephasing the lift cylinders the machine be leveled. Before
using the machine in field operation, find a hard, flat surface such as a concrete slab.
Unfold the machine. Lift the machine up completely to be certain it is phased. Then lower
the machine 3/4"-1”. You must use some of the depth stops provided with the machine.
With the machine opener tips now 3” from the ground from high lift, measure for levelness
across the machine.
2. The main frame of the seeder is your starting point.
ALWAYS START FROM THE
MIDDLE OF THE MACHINE AND WORK YOUR WAY OUTWARD TO THE OUTER
WINGS (WHERE EQUIPPED).
Work front to back, center to outer wings. Adjust the front,
then the back. The front of the machine has been set from the factory to the center
position. For now this will be our predetermined depth setting.
3. Use the diagrams on the following pages for reference. From location 1 (front hitch
drawbar), find the nearest opener on the left hand side and measure from tip to the ground.
Record your measurement in the chart. Then measure the opener closest to the
adjustment plate on the right hand side and record its measurement. Next, move to
location 2 and repeat the procedure. Record measurements.
4. To adjust depth, loosen the clamping bolts (x4), see pictures on the next page. Then
loosen the jam nut of the adjusting bolt on the appropriate adjustment plate. Use the
opposite jam nut, by threading in/out, to adjust the height on that corner location.
Remember the 2:1 ratio, an adjustment of ½” adjusting bolt thread will adjust the
machine height by 1”.
Repeat for each of locations 1 and 2 to adjust accordingly.
Measure each opener tip point again for verification and adjust as needed. When done
be sure to tighten the jam nuts and the clamping bolts.
5. Move to the next section outward to location 3. Find the opener tip measuring point noted
in the diagrams on the following pages. Repeat steps above for locations 3 and 4. Adjust
accordingly.
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