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OPERATION
CAUTION: Where rocks are present the residue manager should be set in the “float”
position, not locked down.
Adjust the residue manager to move crop residue aside and not move any soil. Adjustments to the residue
manager may have to be made when changing field conditions and type and amount of residue. Use the
handle for leverage when changing depth settings.
“FLOAT SETTINGS”
Install the adjustment pin below the combo arm.
To raise the wheels, lift the 2966-252 and move the adjustment
pin up.
To lower the wheels, move the adjustment pin down.
“RIGID SETTING”
Install the adjustment pin through the combo arm.
To raise the wheels, lift the 2966-252-combo arm to the desired position
and insert the pin. To lower the wheels, lower the combo arm to the
desired position and insert the pin.
ROW CLEANER DO’S AND DON’TS
1. DO NOT move soil; Residue Managers are designed to move crop residue only.
2. DO NOT operate planter at slow speeds, ground speed affects how aggressive the
spoke wheels are; operate at sufficient speed (4-6 mph) to maintain good residue
flow.
3. DO NOT expect 100% of crop residue to be cleared, it is not necessary and would
necessitate engaging the soil. The width of path cleared depends on ground
conditions, depth setting and ground speed.
4. DO expect to see wheels occasionally quit turning, indicates ideal (shallow) setting
which is not moving soil.
5.
DO adjust toolbar frame height 20”-22” and drawbar to “level” correctly. Very
important to ensure planter opener will follow ground contours properly.
