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Section 11: Troubleshooting
MPS2607, MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-301M
Table of Contents
8/8/23
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem
Cause
Uneven seed spacing or uneven stand.
Check for plugging in the seed cup.
Reduce ground speed.
Check for trash or mud buildup on rollers.
Soil is too wet and is sticking to rollers.
All drive shafts are not turning.
The “All Seeds”
patented lockout clutch with
spring loaded lock in/out pin is
not engaged. Engage the all seeds lock in/out pin to engage all drive shafts.
Grass seeds cup drive shaft is not
turning.
Move grass seeds transmission gear from neutral to one of the three drive ranges.
Refer to
“Grass Seeds Transmission”
on page 32.
Small seeds cup drive shaft not turning.
Small seeds lock in/out pin is not engaged. Engage pin to start shaft turning.
Native seeds cup drive shaft not turning.
Native Seeds lock in/out pin is not engaged. Engage pin to start shaft turning.
Actual seeding rate is different than
desired.
Seed treatment will affect seeding rate if the chemicals buildup in seed cup.
Unless cleaned regularly, this buildup can cause breakage of the seed cup shaft.
Feed cup sprocket locked up or twisted
feed cup drive shaft.
Check for foreign matter lodged in seed cup sprocket.
Rollers not turning freely.
Check for trash or mud buildup on the rollers.
Section 11: Troubleshooting