Land Pride PS1572 General Description, Operating Check List Seeder Preparation, Check Reference

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Section 2: Operating Instructions

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

Seeder Preparation

Before proceeding with the first time set-up, or before making any adjustments mentioned in this section, make every effort to attach the seeder to a tractor.

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 11.

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.

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.

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.

Check	Reference
Read and follow the “Safety Rules”	Important Safety
carefully.	Information
Read all of the "Tractor Hook Up" and	Section 2
preparation instructions.	page 8
“Basic Operations” in this Manual	Operator’s
	Manual
Lubricate the seeder as needed. Refer to	Section 5
"Lubrication"	page 20
Check the seeder initially and periodically for	Section 8
loose bolts & pins, "Torque Values Chart".	page 25
Make sure all guards and shields are in	Operator’s
place.	Manual
Check initially and periodically for loose bolts,	Operator’
pins, and chains.	Manual
Inspect the seed cups and seed tubes for	Section 4
foreign matter.	page 24
Set speed change sprocket for drive type	Section 3
desired.	page 10
Set seed rate. See "Seed Rate Charts".	Section 3
	page 16

Tractor Requirements

This Primary Seeder is designed for tractors in the Category 1 class.

Check the tractor’s 3-point lifting capacity. Refer to “Section 5: Specifications & Capacities” on Page 22 for seeder weight.

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.

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