Land Pride APS1548, APS1560, APS1572, APS1586 Parking the Seeder, General Operating Instructions

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Section 2: Operating Instructions

4.Make sure each seed cup door handle is set at the same height across the seeder. The highest position is usually used for grass seeds.

5.Be sure all bolts and nuts are tight.

6.Be certain all guards are in place and secure.

7.Clear area to be seeded of rocks, branches and other foreign objects. Mark any potential hazards.

8.Tall grass and weeds should be mowed before seeding.

9.Never allow anyone to ride on the seeder.

10.Adjust front rollers to desired angle. Make some practice runs with drive sprocket disconnected to determine the best roller angle for your application.

11.Do not back up while seeder is on the ground unless rear roller is disconnected from drive sprocket.

12.Disconnect rear roller from drive sprocket before backing up seeder to clean front and rear mud scrapers of debris.

13.Disconnect drive sprocket if more than one pass is required to prepare a seed bed before seeding.

14.Reconnect drive sprocket when ready to seed.

15.Do not make sharp turns while the seeder is on the ground.

16.Seeding should not be done in wet conditions as soil will stick to the rollers.

17.At first begin seeding at a slow forward speed and shift up until the desired speed is achieved. Maximum speed to plant seed will vary according to soil conditions.

18.After seeding the first 50 feet, stop and check to see that the seeder is adjusted properly.

Parking the Seeder

The following steps should be done when preparing to store the seeder or unhitch it from the tractor. See also “Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication” on page 22 for additional information on long term storage of your seeder.

1.Park the All Purpose Seeder on a level, solid area.

2.Lower seeder to level ground or onto blocks supporting the seeder just above ground level.

3.Shut off tractor engine and engage parking brake.

4.Un-hook 3-point hitch from tractor. Reinstall hitch pins and linch pins in seeder hitch for storage.

5.See ““Cleaning and Storing” on page 22” if the seeder is not going to be used for a long time.

General Operating Instructions

Once you have read the Operator’s Manual, properly installed the seeder to the tractor’s 3-point hitch, ran through the Operating Check List, filled the box with seed, and calibrated the unit for proper seed rate delivery, it’s time to do some serious seeding.

The All Purpose Seeders have ground driven seed delivery systems. The power to drive the seeder comes from the forward momentum of the tractor. As the tractor moves forward the ground driven rear roller transfers power via chain driven sprockets to the seed metering system. Seed rate remains constant and in direct proportion to the distance traveled and is affected very little by actual ground speed.

As the front spiked rollers pass over areas to be seeded they open up the soil profile. The more critical the angle adjustment on the front rollers, the more aggressive the cultivating action will be. Seed is then delivered at the precise predetermined rate through the wind guarded seed drop area between the front and rear rollers. The rear roller then presses seed into firm contact with the soil to promote a superbly high germination rate. Seeding should not be attempted in wet or muddy conditions.

Now that you understand how it works, it is time to begin seeding. You may want to make a few passes with the seeder drive sprocket disconnected just to make sure your front rollers are adjusted to the proper angle and to determine correct ground speed for cultivating the soil profile to your expectations. Ridging of loose soil is possible when the front rollers are set at and angle and your ground speed is to fast. Slow your ground speed to eliminate ridging. Re-engage the seeder drive sprocket once you are satisfied that the proper amount of soil opening action is being achieved.

You should already have removed any large stones or obstacles from the area you plan to seed. Line the tractor up for the first pass and choose a tractor gear selection that will deliver a ground speed of approximately

3-5 mph. Lower the three-point hitch and seeder slowly to the ground and begin driving forward, slowly at first until you get comfortable with what you are doing. As you approach the end of the lane you are seeding, slow down and come to a stop while simultaneously raising the seeder off of the ground. With the seeder raised, line up for your next pass and repeat the process. Look back often and avoid making very sharp turns with your seeder on the ground if you expect to develop a uniform seeding pattern. The more experienced you become the better you will get at developing beautiful seed plots and beautiful lawns.

Whenever you are done seeding always clean the seeder out and perform all maintenance prescribed in the Operator’s Manual. Never leave seed stored in the hopper for prolonged periods. Never dismount your tractor without first coming to a full stop, turning off the tractor, and setting the park brake. Never allow riders on the tractor when working with any rear mounted implement installed.

With a little practice you should get very good at developing lush green stands of grass with your Land Pride All Purpose Seeder.

5/13/08 APS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313-354M 13