8
Leveling the machine
To insure maximum precision seeding of your trays, it is necessary to insure
that your machine is level on each surface that you place it. The machine is
equipped with locking leveling pads to aid in leveling.
The best way to level this machine is to place a small amount of round seed
into the seed pan, turn the vibrator on, and watch where the seed locates
itself. It may be necessary to adjust the amount of vibration by turning the
vibrator knob to the left or the right. The seed should lightly “dance” over
the surface of the pan without undue bouncing. A properly leveled machine
will distribute the seed forward of the pan (near the needles) and evenly
from front to back with the majority of the seed centrally located. If the
seed needs to be centered across the width of the seed pan, use the
leveling pads on the front or rear of the machine. If the seed is falling to the
rear of the seed pan (away from the needles) the problem is either the
degree of vibration or the leveling pads on the left hand side of the
machine. If the seed falls too far to the back of the machine, raise the rear
leveling pads. If the seed falls too far forward of the machine, raise the front
leveling pads.
The leveling pads are equipped with a locking handle. To adjust the pads,
first turn the bottom handle counter-clockwise to unlock the pads. Then
raise or lower the foot with the top handle. When the foot is the correct
height, turn the bottom handle clockwise to re-lock the pad.
Figure 4. One of four leveling pads
located at each outside corner of
base of machine.
Figure 5. Seed in pan showing
properly leveled machine.
