Grass Seed Rate Adjustment - Landoll 5210 Operator's Manual

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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Grass Seed Rate Adjustment

1. The seeding rate adjustment for the optional grass
seeding attachment is located at the center rear of
each seeding box. The seeding rate should be set
the same for all seeding boxes. On 15' & 20' drills
there will be two adjustments to be made.
2. The grass seeding rate is set independent of the
seeding rate and drive type on the main seeding
hopper.
3. Adjustments to the grass seeding attachment will be
easier if the boxes are empty of seed before
adjusting. The meters will not be able to be fully
closed if there is seed in the hopper. Do not force the
handle or damage may occur to the meters.
4. To set the seeding rate:
a. First determine from the grass seeding rate chart
the meter opening for the desired seed rate (See
Figure 4-26.)
b. Loosen the locking nut on the bottom of the seed
rate adjustment handle (See Figure 4-27.)
c. The seed rate adjustment handle has a
graduated scale above the handle that
corresponds to the meter opening. Note the
numbers on the seed rate adjustment are in
eights (Example: 6 refers to 6/8" or 3/4" meter
opening) (See Figure 4-28.)
d. Align the center of the slot in the handle to the
appropriate meter opening.
e. Retighten the locking nut on the bottom of the
seed rate adjustment handle.
NOTE
Seeding rate are based on clean untreated average size
seed. Actual rates may vary, operator must verify actual
seed output. If a specific seed is not listed, use a
seeding rate for a similar sized seed, and verify output
before planting.
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Figure 4-26: Grass Seed Rate Chart and Calibration Formulas
SEED RATE
ADJUSTMENT
HANDLE
LOCKING NUT
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Figure 4-27: Seed Rate Locking Nut
HANDLE SLOT
SCALE
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Figure 4-28: Seed Rate Handle Adjustment
F-558-0910 Edition