Land Pride Essential Operating Instructions and Manual for APS1572 Seeder

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Section 2: Operating Instructions

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4.The bag opener (#4) (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 insure one side dose not run out of product ahead of the other side.

6.Close lid by pulling on the handle of the over center latch arms (#2) with one hand while holding the lid up with the other hand. Lower lid gently while keeping hands and fingers clear.

7.Lock lid down with lid latch handle (#5) to keep moisture out.

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Seed Box With Lid Open

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How the Seeder Works

The following is a brief description of how your All Purpose Seeder works.

The power to drive the seed cups comes from the rear roller turning against the ground while traveling. Power is transmitted from the rear roller through roller chains to the seed cups. Seed is metered out of the cups at a rate proportional to the distance driven. This ensures that the rate applied in pounds per 1000 square feet or pounds per acre remains constant as ground speed is varied.

Cup metering speed can be adjusted to either a high or low range by changing the speed change sprocket. Also, the rate seed falls through the seed cups is adjustable using the seed rate adjustment lever located at the back of the seeder.

The front rollers cultivate the soil, crushes clods, presses down small stones and forms a seedbed. They can be angled form 0 degrees (non-aggressive) to 20 degrees (very aggressive).

The condition of soil and type of vegetation will determine front roller angle. Soil that has been pre- worked will not require as aggressive an angle as hard soil or soil with unwanted vegetation. The drive sprocket can be disengaged from the rear roller to make several passes over the soil before seeding. Grass that you plan to seed over, without killing, should have the front rollers set at 0 degrees or at a slight angle to remove thatch.

Seeds drops in front of the rear roller to allow the roller to firm the soil around the seeds. The rear roller assembly floats up and down under spring tension to follow field terrain.

Operating the Seeder

!WARNING

Do not use the seeder for pulling fence posts, stumps, etc., lifting objects, carry objects or towing other equipment. Any of the above can result in equipment damage, serious bodily injury or death.

!DANGER

Never carry a person on the seeder. A person can become entangled in the seeder or fall and be ran over causing serious injury or death.

IMPORTANT: Reference Figure 3-3 on page 15. Never back up with rear roller drive sprocket (#2) engaged (retaining pin (#1) installed) and roller in contact with the ground. This will loosen the drive chain and damage the seeder.

Always disconnect drive sprocket from rear roller before backing up with roller on the ground.

IMPORTANT: Never make sharp turns with any of the rollers in contact with the ground. Always lift unit up off the ground when making sharp turns.

IMPORTANT: Attach seeder to a tractor before calibrating it for proper seed dispersal rate.

1.Contact your local utility services so that they may mark location of any under ground utility services in the area. Thoroughly inspect the work area yourself for buried pipelines, sprinkler heads and any unforeseen objects. Mark any potential hazards.

2.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.

3.Calibrate your seeder sprocket speed and seed cup rate adjustment lever based on type of seed you are using. Calibration information is located on the inside of your box lid or on page 17.

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