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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cannot adjust coulter
depth shallow enough.
Cannot adjust coulter deep
enough.
Coulter will not penetrate.
Coulter penetrates too
much.
Seed placement is too
deep.
Optional wavy blade
disturbs too much soil.
Drive chain rubs on
springs.
No spring tension.
Cause
Planter frame not set
correctly.
Coulter blade is too big.
Planter opener blades
worn.
Coulter blade worn too
small.
Lack of spring tension.
Excessive spring down
pressure.
Coulter blade set too deep
relative to openers.
Soil too damp or loose.
Close fitting parts.
Planter frame not set
correctly.
Spring adjustment pin not
installed properly.
Broken springs.
Solution
Ensure that in operation
the planter frame is at
correct height (20”-22”)
and level the toolbar,
refer to opposite page.
Blade must be 16”
diameter or smaller.
Replace planter opener
blades if worn smaller than
14 ¼” diameter.
Replace coulter blade.
Increase spring tension.
Reduce spring tension.
Shallow up coulter depth.
Reduce ground speed.
Install a less aggressive
blade. Example: smooth or
ripple.
Not detrimental to
operation of planter.
Check planter frame
settings, see above.
Check installation of pin.
Replace broken or
damaged parts.
Summary of Contents for 2967-007A
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Page 16: ...16 PART IDENTIFICATION 2967 007 U N T RESIDUE MANAGER ...
Page 17: ...17 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 13 TAPER TOOTH SPOKE WHEEL 2966 117 SHOWN 2966 116 ST FW ...
Page 18: ...18 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 13 BEVEL WHEEL 2966 117 BW SHOWN 2966 116 BW ...
Page 19: ...19 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 13 SHARK WHEEL 2966 117 ST FW SHOWN 2966 116 ST FW ...
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