Section 2: Operating Instructions
PS1572: Primary Seeder: 313-164M:
4/13/15
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Transporting
!
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
When traveling on public roads, use LED lights, slow
moving vehicle sign, clean reflectors, and other adequate
devices to warn operators in other vehicles of your
presence. If implement blocks visibility of slow moving
vehicle sign, relocate sign so it is visible from the back at all
times. Always comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
•
The Slow Moving Vehicle sign should not be used when
transporting equipment on a truck or trailer that exceeds
speeds of 25 mph. Cover or remove the sign on equipment
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Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) with
attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower speed.
•
Reduce ground speed when turning and leave enough
clearance to avoid making contact with obstacles such as
buildings, trees, fences, etc. Making contact can result in
equipment damage and cause serious injury or death.
•
Slow down when traveling over rough or hilly terrain. Shift
to a lower gear to maintain engine rpm while traveling
1.
Make sure you have relocate the SMV Safety sign
from back of your tractor to mounting bracket (#6) on
the back of the seeder. If the tractor does not have a
SMV sign, one can be purchased from your nearest
Land Pride dealer. Refer to
2. It is best to transport on the road with an empty box
unless necessary as the increased seed weight will
increase chances for road problems.
3. Start tractor and raise 3-point lift arms up.
4. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one site to another. Never exceed 20 miles per hour
travel speed.
5. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
6. Reduce tractor ground speed when turning. Leave
enough clearance so the seeder does not contact
obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
7.
Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough
or hilly terrain.
Seed Box Shown With Lid Open
Figure 2-5
Fill Seed Box
!
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Always lower the Primary Seeder to the ground before filling
and checking seed level in the seed box. This will keep the
rollers from turning while working around them.
1.
Always follow correct shutdown procedures before
filling the seed box. Refer to
inspections before using your seeder.”
2. Release lid latch (#1) and open seed box lid (#2) until
over center latch arms (#3) have locked in place.
Doing this will keep the lid from falling while filling the
box.
3. Fill seed box from the rear while standing on the
ground.
Do not
step or climb on the rear roller (#6) to
fill the seed box.
Make sure
rear roller (#6) is on the
ground so it cannot turn while filling the box.
4. The bag opener (#5) (sharp point on top of the baffle
plate) can be used to tear open the seed bags.
5. Maker certain the seed box is filled uniformly to
ensure one side dose not run out of product ahead of
the other side.
6. Close lid (#2) by pulling on handle (#4) with one hand
while holding the lid up with the other hand. Lower lid
gently while keeping hands and fingers clear.
7.
Lock lid (#2) down with lid latch (#1) to keep moisture
out.
