Table of Contents
Section 3: Operating
General Description
The following information is a brief description of how this Primary Seeder works. It is included to help you understand the operation of this seeder.
The power to drive the seeding function of this seeder comes from the ground speed of the tractor. The seed metering is powered by the front roller at a rate proportional to the distance driven. This ensures that the rate applied in pounds per acre or pounds per 1000 square feet remains constant as ground speed is varied. The power is transmitted via drive chains to the seed cups. This drive can be adjusted to a high or low range to broadcast more or less seed. The seed rate is adjustable using the seed rate lever located at the rear of the seeder. The seed is dropped between cast iron rollers. The front roller crushes clods, presses down small stones and forms a firm seedbed. The rear roller firms the soil around the seeds.
Operating Check List
In addition to design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in its operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment. Before beginning to operate your Primary Seeder, the following inspection should be performed.
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Check | Reference |
Read and follow the “Safety Rules” | Important Safety |
carefully. | Information |
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Read all of the “Tractor Hook Up” and | Section 2 |
preparation instructions. | page 14 |
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“Basic Operations” in this Manual | Operator’s |
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Lubricate the seeder as needed. Refer to | Section 4 |
“Lubrication” | page 25 |
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Check the seeder initially and periodically for | Section 8 |
loose bolts & pins, “Torque Values Chart”. | page 30 |
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Make sure all guards and shields are in | Operator’s |
place. | Manual |
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Check initially and periodically for loose bolts, | Operator’s |
pins, and chains. | Manual |
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Inspect the seed cups and seed tubes for | Section 4 |
foreign matter. | page 29 |
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Set speed change sprocket for drive type | Section 3 |
desired. | page 17 |
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Set seed rate. See “Seed Rate Charts”. | Section 3 |
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Seeder Preparation
Before proceeding with the first time
1.This seeder can be transported with a full box of seeds. It is best not to do this unless necessary because the increased weight does increase the chances for problems on the road. Do not exceed 20 miles per hour.
2.Calibrate your seeder for a proper rate based on the seed you are using. Calibration information is located on the inside of your box lid or on page 17.
3.Make sure the seed cup door adjustment handle on each cup is set the same across the seeder.
4.Never allow anyone to ride on the seeder.
5.Maximum seeding speed will vary according to soil conditions.
6.Check that all plugs and caps have been replaced properly.
7.Be sure all bolts and nuts are tight.
8.Be certain all guards are in place and secure.
9.Clear the area to be seeded of rocks, branches and other foreign objects.
10.At first begin seeding at a slow forward speed and shift up until the desired speed is achieved.
Tractor Requirements
This Primary Seeder is designed for tractors in the Category 2 or 3 and Cat. 2 Quick Hitch. An optional pull package is available for smaller tractors.
Check the tractor’s
NOTE: In order to maintain steering control, ballast may have to be added to your tractor. To determine whether or not to add ballast, refer to your tractor operator’s manual.
Tractor 3-Point Hook-Up
1.Back tractor up to seeder until
2.Secure the tractor’s
3.Secure tractor’s top center link to the seeder top hitch using a 1” diameter hitch pin.
4.With the seeder resting on level ground, adjust the tractor’s top link until the seeder is level.
5.Remove rear roller lock pin from parking position and place in storage position. See Figure
14 PS2096 Series Primary Seeders | 4/03/08 |