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Monosem 7x7 NG Plus 4 Series Operator's & Parts Manual

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  • Page 2 State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The State of California requires the above two warnings. Additional Proposition 65 Warnings can be found in this manual. MONOSEM, INC. North American Edition PRINTED IN U.S.A.
  • Page 3 If you are not the original owner of this machine, it is in your interest to contact your local Monosem dealer to inform them of this unit's serial number. This will help Monosem notify you of any issues or product improvements.
  • Page 4 We appreciate the confidence placed in us by the basis, Monosem Inc. reserves the right to change purchase of this machine. To ensure that the machine specifications or designs without notice and without...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Page Safety Hitch Setup Using No Mast – (Semi-Mounted)...20-3 Recognize Safety Information ......05-1 Hitch Setup Using Rigid Center Mast – Understand Signal Words........05-1 (Fully Mounted) ..........20-4 Park Machine Safely...........05-1 Attach the Planter to the Tractor......20-4 Live With Safety..........05-2 Hydraulic Connections Recommendations..20-5 Prevent Machine Runaway.........05-2 Check The Hydraulic System ......20-6...
  • Page 6 Contents Page Other Linkages ..........50-14 Metering Box Troubleshooting......50-15 OPTIONS Quick- Adjust Down Pressure Springs ....60-1 Monoshox® Option..........60-1 Monoshox®Air Option ........60-2 Slotted Collar ............60-2 Pro-Wheel Intermediate Press Wheel Option..60-3 Sync-Row® System ...........60-4 Central Seed System........60-12 Setting Tank Pressure with Blower Eliminator ..60-13 Microsem Microgranular Insecticide System ..60-13 7085.SU............60-14 Insecticide Drop Tube........60-14...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety Recognize Safety Information This is a safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. DX,ALERT -19-29SEP98-1/1 Understand Signal Words DANGER;...

  • Page 8: Live With Safety

    Safety Live With Safety Before returning machine to customer, make sure machine is functioning properly, especially the safety systems. Install all guards and shields. DX,LIVE -19-25SEP92-1/1 Prevent Machine Runaway Avoid possible injury or death from machinery runaway. Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals. Machine will start in gear if normal circuitry is bypassed.

  • Page 9: Handling Batteries Safely

    Safety Handling Batteries Safely Battery gas can explode. Keep sparks and flames away from batteries. Use a flashlight to check battery electrolyte level. Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or hydrometer. Always remove grounded (-) battery clamp first and replace grounded clamp last.

  • Page 10: Operate The Machine Safely

    Safety Operate the Machine Safely Be careful when operating machine to avoid injury. If the machine must be in a raised position while working on or near it, be certain service locks are installed or machine is adequately supported. Anytime hydraulic work must be done, lower the machine.

  • Page 11: Prepare For Emergencies

    Safety Prepare for Emergencies Be prepared if a fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service, hospital, and fire department near your telephone. DX,FIRE2 -19-03MAR93-1/1 Wear Protective Clothing Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job.

  • Page 12: Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely

    Safety Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely Chemicals used in agricultural applications such as fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, rodenticides, and fertilizers can be harmful to your health or the environment if not used carefully. Always follow all label directions for effective, safe, and legal use of agricultural chemicals.

  • Page 13: Follow Tire Recommendations

    Safety Follow Tire Recommendations Keep your machine in proper working order. Use only prescribed tire sizes with correct ratings and inflate to the pressure specified in this manual. Use of other than prescribed tires may decrease stability, affect steering, result in premature tire failure, or cause other durability or safety issues.

  • Page 14: Transport Safely

    Safety Transport Safely Avoid serious injury or death resulting from loss of control or rear end collision while transporting the planter and any load towed behind the planter. Always raise the parking stand before transport. Tractor brakes must be latched together. Attach a properly sized safety chain at each drawbar connection.

  • Page 15: Tow Loads Safely

    Safety Tow Loads Safely Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed loads, and on slopes. Towed loads with or without brakes that are too heavy for the tractor or are towed too fast can cause loss of control. Consider the total weight of the equipment and its load.

  • Page 16: Practice Safe Maintenance

    Safety Practice Safe Maintenance Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry. Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power-driven parts. Disengage all power and operate controls to relieve pressure. Lower equipment to the ground.

  • Page 17: Remove Paint Before Welding Or Heating

    Safety Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust. Hazardous fumes can be generated when paint is heated by welding, soldering, or using a torch. Remove paint before heating: • Remove paint a minimum of 100 mm (4 in.) from area to be affected by heating.

  • Page 18: Auxiliary Hydraulic Attachment Operation

    Safety Auxiliary Hydraulic Attachment Operation Remote hydraulic outlet at rear of planter for auxiliary hydraulic equipment operation. CAUTION: Escaping fluid under pressure penetrates the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure.

  • Page 19: Following Operation

    Safety FOLLOWING OPERATION • When you stop operation of the planter, even if periodically, stop the tractor, set the tractor or towing vehicle brakes, disengage the PTO and all power drives, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key. HS35416,0000A76 -19-01JAN19-1/1 UNHOOKING THE PLANTER Lower the toolbar stands to support the planter.

  • Page 20: Performing Maintenance

    Safety PERFORMING MAINTENANCE Good maintenance is your responsibility. Make repairs in an area with plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation. As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on equipment following every 100 hours of operation.

  • Page 21: Preparing The Planter

    PREPARING THE PLANTER PREPARING THE PLANTER For the initial preparation of the planter, lubricate the planter and row units. Make sure all tires are evenly inflated, that all drive chains have the proper tension, alignment and lubrication. CAUTION: Before starting up the planter, check that all main bolts are properly tightened and that planting units are equipped with the proper seed disc.

  • Page 22: Transporting The Planter

    PREPARING THE PLANTER DANGER Rim and tire servicing can be dangerous. Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or death. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. Only properly trained and equipped people should do this job.

  • Page 23: Field Test

    PREPARING THE PLANTER • FIELD TEST Check that each metering unit is metering properly (see Row Unit section). Before the initial operation of the planter, a field test is • Check that the seed disc has the proper number of holes advised.

  • Page 24: Frame 7" X 7" Stacker Bar

    FRAME 7" x 7" Stacker Bar Use Your Tractor Operator's Manual Always refer to your tractor operator's manual for specific detailed information regarding the operation of your equipment. The following tractor-related information uses John Deere™ tractors to illustrate preparation, attachment, and operational procedures.

  • Page 25: Planter Effective Weight

    FRAME 7" x 7" Stacker Bar Planter Effective Weight !! Keep in mind that a tractor’s rated lift capacity may be what it can lift in the field, but is very likely not what it’s Normally a tractor's 3 pt. hitch lift capacity is rated with the rated to safely carry on the road.

  • Page 26: Case Drain And Hydraulic Motor Requirements

    FRAME 7" x 7" Stacker Bar Case Drain and Hydraulic Motor Requirements IMPORTANT: Most planter hydraulic configurations utilize hydraulic motors equipped with case drain connections. To avoid damage to the hydraulic motors, connect the case drain hose to the tractor with a low-pressure drain coupler. Install the coupler in a port with less than 25 psi.

  • Page 27: Hitch Setup Using Rigid Center Mast - (Fully Mounted)

    FRAME 7" x 7" Stacker Bar Hitch Setup Using Rigid Center Mast – (Fully Mounted) IMPORTANT: Lift-assist wheels cannot be used with Rigid center mast. Operating with lift-assist wheels may result in lift-assist wheel and/or frame failure. Pin and spacer positioned for Category 3 and 3N WITH Quick-Coupler or Category 3N/2 Hitch WITHOUT Quick-Coupler.

  • Page 28: Hydraulic Connections Recommendations

    FRAME 7" x 7" Stacker Bar CAUTION: When the latch control levers (A) are properly locked, the handles are horizontal and against the hitch frame. 5. Raise the rockshaft enough to engage the planter hitch pins in the quick-hitch hooks. Push both latch control levers (A) down to lock the planter to the quick-hitch.

  • Page 29: Check The Hydraulic System

    FRAME 7" x 7" Stacker Bar Check The Hydraulic System CAUTION: Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury. Relieve the hydraulic pressure before disconnecting the hydraulic or other lines to avoid this hazard. Tighten all of the hydraulic connections before applying pressure.

  • Page 30: Warning Lights And Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem

    FRAME 7" x 7" Stacker Bar Warning Lights and Slow Moving Vehicle Keep lights visible, clean, and in working order. Emblem Check local governmental regulations. Various safety When transporting the planter on a roadway, use flashing devices are available from your John Deere dealer or warning lights and turn signals day and night.
  • Page 31 FRAME 7" x 7" Stacker Bar 3. Verify that the planting units (B) are parallel with the ground. Adjust the center link and gauge wheels as needed. While planting, the parallel arms (C) should be parallel to ground or angle slightly upward toward the planter frame.

  • Page 32: Detach From Tractor

    FRAME 7" x 7" Stacker Bar Detach from Tractor A—Drilled Pin B—Stand C—Support Tube 6. Turn tractor key switch off. CAUTION: Do not detach planter with wings folded. It must be detached in unfolded position to maintain stability. CAUTION: Avoid injury from escaping hydraulic oil under pressure, relieve pressure in the system IMPORTANT: Top of parking stand (B) must be over before removing hoses from breakaway couplers.

  • Page 33: General Startup Points

    FRAME 7" x 7" Stacker Bar General Startup Points Use recommended size tractor. (See Tractor Requirements.) IMPORTANT: Do not put the selective control valve (SCV) lever in the float position when raising Verify that the tractor and the planter have been and lowering the machine.

  • Page 34: Store The Machine

    FRAME 7" x 7" Stacker Bar Store the Machine Inspect the machine for worn or broken parts. See your dealer or qualified service provider during the off season CAUTION: Avoid skin, eye, and respiratory to acquire parts or service when the machine is not injury.

  • Page 35: Stacker Bar

    FRAME 7" x 7" Stacker Bar STACKER BAR CAUTION: The Maximum transport speed for this The Stacker Bar includes a heavy 3/8” wall tubing, 14” Stacker Bar is 10 MPH, or 16 km/h. DO NOT wide hinge joints for the Large Stacker, 12” hinge joints EXCEED.

  • Page 36: Operation - Large Stacker Bar - Change From Flex To Rigid

    FRAME 7" x 7" Stacker Bar OPERATION – LARGE STACKER BAR - Change From Flex to Rigid 1. Take Pin A from holder position, and insert into hole to fix wing and center section together. 2. Remove Pin B from hole, and place into holder. 3.

  • Page 37: Operation - Small Stacker Bar

    FRAME 7" x 7" Stacker Bar OPERATION – SMALL STACKER BAR must return the Leveling Link to its original setting to make the wings level when folded for transport. You can set the small Stacker Bar in Rigid, Flex Up & Flex Down, or Flex Up ONLY operating modes.
  • Page 38 FRAME 7" x 7" Stacker Bar PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 20-15 061919...

  • Page 39: Transmission

    Monosem has an app available from the Apple App Store Low Seed Hole Seed Spacing Calculation and Google Play. Look for the Monosem Inc. App for US (not EU) Divide 9 by the number of holes in your disc, this will give...
  • Page 40 ROW SPACING (INCHES) TWIN TWIN TWIN TWIN 30" 36" 38" 40" Avg. Spacing 627,300 522,700 418,200 348,500 330,100 313,600 285,100 241,300 209,100 184,500 174,200 165,100 156,800 1 1/2 418,200 348,500 278,800 232,300 220,100 209,100 190,100 160,800 139,400 123,000 116,200 110,000 104,500 313,600 261,400 209,100 174,200 165,100 156,800 142,600 120,600 104,500 92,200 87,100 82,500...

  • Page 41: Vacuum

    VACUUM Standard Turbofan PTO options 450, 540 or 1000 rpm. The standard turbofan can be equipped with a hydraulic drive option. The standard turbofan has a plastic impeller blade and is used on smaller planters. The standard turbofan has 3 PJ27078,0000026 -19-06MAR19-1/1 High Output Turbofan used on medium sized planters.
  • Page 42 Refer to your tractor’s operators manual Monosem hydraulic drives are closed center systems. for further information. Contact your Monosem dealer if you tractor has an open center hydraulic system. You can control oil flow to the motor in one of three...
  • Page 43 VACUUM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SAFETY DANGER. Before applying pressure to the hydraulic system, check that all connections are tight and that the hoses and fittings have not been damaged. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. If injured by escaping hydraulic fluid see a doctor at once.
  • Page 44 VACUUM Hydraulic Motor Case Drain High Output and Extra High Output (and some Standard) fan motors are equipped with a case drain port. The case drain is plumbed into the back end of the motor, opposite the output shaft. The case drain allows excess heat and pressure to escape the body of the motor.

  • Page 45: Vacuum Gauge Settings

    VACUUM Vacuum Gauge Settings All Monosem planters are equipped with a vacuum gauge that allows you to read the vacuum level of the turbofan. The vacuum level should be set depending on the weight and size of the seed to be planted. Planters with 2 turbofans may be equipped with 2 vacuum gauges.
  • Page 46 VACUUM PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 40-6 061919...

  • Page 47: Row Unit

    ROW UNIT NG Plus 4 Row Unit NG Plus 4 Row Unit (1)— Depth Adjustment Knob (4)— Independent Gauge (7)— Quick Adjust Down (2)— Lever for Closing Wheel Wheels Pressure (3)— Adjustable V Press Wheels (5)— Heavy Duty Disc Openers (8)—...

  • Page 48: Seed Depth Adjustment

    ROW UNIT Seed Depth Adjustment Adjust the seed depth by turning the knob(A). Turning the knob changes the height of the depth gauge wheels in relation to the disc openers. One full revolution of the adjustment knob (A) is equal to approximately 1/8th inch of adjustment.

  • Page 49: Press Wheels

    Adjust as needed for seed depth and soil conditions. Other closing systems are available. Contact your Monosem dealer for more information. Continued on next page PJ27078,000003C -19-19JUN19-1/2 50-3...

  • Page 50: Seed Hopper

    ROW UNIT • Standard Disc Closing Wheels (If Equipped) To adjust the disc flat press wheel pressure turn knob (A) clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to decrease pressure. Turn knob (B) clockwise to decrease aggressiveness of discs and counter clock wise to increase aggressiveness of discs. •...

  • Page 51: Standard Down Pressure Springs

    The metering box is equipped with a stainless steel seed disc that delivers the seed to the seed tube. NOTE: No seed lubricant is needed for the Monosem meter. However, the use of talc is recommended for machines with Central Seed System (CSS).
  • Page 52 ROW UNIT Changing Meter Bearings Remove the lynch pin (1) and sprocket (1) from the shaft. Remove the snap rings (2), (3) on either side of the shaft. Pull the shaft (4) out the open side of the meter. Remove the bearings ( 5) from the meter.
  • Page 53 ROW UNIT For Larger Seed, to Increase Suction • +0 to +5 When the indicator (1) is moved toward plus, “+”: the scraper moves away from the holes of the seed disc and closes the size of the hole on side of the meterbox (2).This increases the suction, and may cause doubles if the indicator is raised too high.
  • Page 54 ROW UNIT Setting for SMALLER SEED the hole on meter-box opens which reduces suction and the SCRAPER moves towards the seed disc hole. See “Vacuum Fan” for Turbofan vacuum settings. Recommended Settings for the Indicator: Peanuts +4 ½ (+4 to +5) Edible Beans +3 to +5 Sorghum/ Milo...

  • Page 55: Seed Tube

    ROW UNIT Interior Shutter Adjustment The metal shutter inside the cover regulates the flow of seeds coming from the hopper and provides a constant and sufficient level of seed in front of the disc. Adjust the interior shutter by loosening two bolts (1) and then lowering the shutter.

  • Page 56: Seed Chute

    ROW UNIT Seed Chute The seed chute simplifies the job of emptying the hoppers. Attach the chute (1) to the Row Unit. Place a bucket at the bottom of the chute, lift the seed chute door and collect the left over seed. 1—...

  • Page 57: Seed Disc

    ROW UNIT Seed Disc The brass agitator is secured to the seed disc with 6 special screws. Use the proper seed disc for different seeds. Check your type of seed, and use the Seed Disc Recommendations If/when seed discs are removed from the metering box to chart to determine the correct disc for your crop.
  • Page 58 ROW UNIT Seed Disc Recommendations Crop Seed Disc Seed Examples Seed Spacing Beans DC3665 Kidney Large, Pinto, Romano, 2 3/8 - 7" Lima, Chicapee DC4850 1 3/4 - 5 1/2" DC6045 Medium Seeds: Snap, Baby Limas, 1 3/8 - 4 3/8" Soybeans DC6035 Small Seeds: Navy, Peas...
  • Page 59 ROW UNIT Crop Seed Disc Seed Examples Seed Spacing Peanuts DC3665 Jumbo seed 2 3/8 - 7" DC3660 (twin row) Small to medium seed 2 3/4 - 8 1/2" DC4060 Small to medium seed 2 1/8 - 6 1/2" DC4860(not recommended) Small to medium seed, (High pop.) 1 3/4 - 5 1/2"...

  • Page 60: Other Linkages

    ROW UNIT Other Linkages Wide Linkage Wide Linkage Down Pressure (2 Springs) 232 lbs 288 lbs 310 lbs 335 lbs 410 lbs Wide Linkage Down Pressure (4 Springs) 310 lbs 358 lbs 400 lbs 475 lbs 535 lbs NOTE: Down pressure settings are approximate. Actual down pressure will vary depending on row unit options.

  • Page 61: Metering Box Troubleshooting

    ROW UNIT Metering Box Troubleshooting Problem: Skipping and Doubles Problem: Excessive Skipping Possible Reason: Possible Reason: • Seed is bridging in the meterbox cover. • Ground speed too fast. Seed scraper is too low, Incorrect indicator setting. • Holes of the seed disc are too large. (Cut off seeds) Seed scraper is bent.

  • Page 62: Options

    OPTIONS Quick- Adjust Down Pressure Springs Down Pressure Settings 1. 150 lbs 2. 225 lbs 3. 325 lbs 4. 400 lbs 5. 475 lbs NOTE: The above down pressures are approximate. Actual down pressure will vary depending on row unit options and seed level in the hopper. NOTE: A 7/8"...

  • Page 63: Monoshox®Air Option

    OPTIONS Monoshox®Air Option MONOSHOX AIR AIRBAG PRESSURE (psi) APPROXIMATE DOWNFORCE (lbs) Monoshox Air Pictured NOTE: The values listed are average values, so individual readings can vary slightly +/- from those listed. PJ27078,0000064 -19-28MAY19-1/1 Slotted Collar The slotted collar stops the flow of seed to the meter. It is used in medium to large seed sizes.

  • Page 64: Pro-Wheel Intermediate Press Wheel Option

    OPTIONS Pro-Wheel Intermediate Press Wheel Option The intermediate press wheel (Pro-Wheel) (A) is located in the lower rear of the unit body, behind the seed tube and between the gauge wheels. The Pro-Wheel system consists of a large diameter cast aluminum wheel fitted with a stainless steel band.

  • Page 65: Sync-Row® System

    Sync-Row® System Sync-Row for MONOSEM Twin-Row Setting the Twin-Row Stagger Monosem Twin-Row planters with an adjustable sprocket require presetting each twin-row pair to produce the desired staggered, zigzag pattern. Presetting adjustments should be made during initial setup of the planter, or whenever seed spacing distance is changed, or when seed plates are changed to a different number of cells.
  • Page 66 Step 2. If you wish to plant a seed spacing that is Twin Rows not listed in the chart provided, contact your Monosem Dealer. 4. CHECK CALIBRATION The adjustable sprocket has a black zero-line that indicates where the "zero"...
  • Page 67 • Repeat Steps 5A through 5D for each Twin-Row unit pair. NOTE: Monosem Inc. is not responsible for failure to place seeds in a staggered pattern. All settings and recommended adjustments are theoretical and subject to variations in soil type, mechanical drive wheel slip, operator error, etc.
  • Page 68 OPTIONS 3. Calibrate (Zero) the Meters: a.Set Sync-Row dial to original zero (Marked by a black line under the magnetic decal). b.Raise control windows on front and back meters on first set of twin rows. . c.Place a 7/8" wrench on the hex shaft and turn clockwise (top of shaft moves toward the tractor) at the same time place a thumb on the seed disc of the front meter through the control window and apply enough...
  • Page 69 OPTIONS d.Turn the shaft until the tip of the seed scraper is flush with the back of the cell in the seed plate. See Figure 2. e. Remove the wrench from the hex shaft and finger from the front plate. The seed plate may rotate forward slightly.
  • Page 70 OPTIONS l. Using a black marker, place a new zero mark on the disc has the peg in it. (See Figure 4) m. Reinstall the magnetic ring with the "0" aligned with the zero mark and peg. (See Figure 5) n.
  • Page 71 OPTIONS (This Chart is for an Twin Row Spacing (This Chart is for an Twin Row Spacing 18 cell plate) (Inches) 18 cell plate) (Inches) Seed Population Seed Distance Chart Number Seed Population Seed Distance Chart Number (Seeds / Acre) (Inches) (Seeds / Acre) (Inches)
  • Page 72 OPTIONS (This Chart is for an Twin Row Spacing 18 cell plate) (Inches) Seed Population Seed Distance Chart Number (Seeds / Acre) (Inches) 50000 6.25 49000 6.375 48000 47000 6.625 46000 6.875 45000 44000 7.125 43000 7.25 42000 41000 7.75 40000 7.75 39000...

  • Page 73: Central Seed System

    OPTIONS Central Seed System Recommended Settings and Procedures Use of seed lubricant is required for all seeds for proper delivery to the vacuum seed meters. Talc is the only lubricant recommended for use with the system. Mix talc thoroughly with seed to ensure even coating of all seed.

  • Page 74: Setting Tank Pressure With Blower Eliminator

    OPTIONS Setting Tank Pressure with Blower Eliminator The central seed tanks must be pressurized to the correct pressure settings for the system to work correctly. To adjust tank pressure, adjust the hydraulic flow from the tractor remote going to the hydraulic blower fan. Usually this can be done from the tractor cab.

  • Page 75: 7085.Su

    OPTIONS 7085.SU 7085.SU Mounts on the right hand side of the unit, with the same in the seed trench infront of the seed tube. (Requires the bolts that attach the disc scraper. It deposits material down edge above the double disc to be notched out). PJ27078,000003F -19-20MAR19-1/1 Insecticide Drop Tube 7085.DA...

  • Page 76: Setting The Output

    OPTIONS 7085.GA Mounts on the left hand side of the unit, with the same bolts that attach the disc scraper. It deposits material down in the seed trench behind the seed tube. The top of the tube points straight up. 7085.GA PJ27078,0000040 -19-20MAR19-2/2 Setting The Output...

  • Page 77: How To Test For Insecticide Rates

    OPTIONS WARNING Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use can result in injury to persons, animals and soil. Handle with care and follow instructions of the chemical manufacturer. PJ27078,0000045 -19-20MAR19-2/2 How To Test for Insecticide Rates Inter-rows = 60 cm (23.63") Measure out a distance of 328 feet (100m).

  • Page 78: Possible Sprocket Combinations

    OPTIONS Possible Sprocket Combinations Possible Sprocket Combinations Ratios Obtained ----------0.21 Less Product ----------0.22 ----------0.24 ----------0.29 ----------0.33 ----------0.36 ----------0.4 ----------0.45 ----------0.48 or ----------0.48 ----------0.51 ----------0.54 NOTE: The bold sprocket numbers for the interchangeable B sprocket are standard. ----------0.57 ----------0.6 ----------0.63 The remaining sprockets for the interchangeable B sprocket are available on request.

  • Page 79: Microsem Setting Chart - Drive Sprockets To Be Used

    OPTIONS Microsem Setting Chart - Drive Sprockets To Be Used These settings are theoretical and approximate. Actual output may vary. Other outputs can be obtained by using different sprocket arrangements of the Microsem drive, however travel speed variations will not affect the output. A—Double sprocket on hex C—12 or 20 tooth sprocket shaft - driven 1...

  • Page 80: Liquid Fertilizer

    OPTIONS Liquid Fertilizer 3 point Mounted Planters Pump Mounting and Hose Arrangement The squeeze pump is shipped with the discharge manifold in the rearward or non-operating position. Before operating or mounting the pump, position the discharge manifold in the forward or operating position and secure by tightening the wing nuts.
  • Page 81 OPTIONS 30 Tooth Driver Sprocket Sprocket Driven 40” 38” 36” 30” Part # L-1383 44.5 53.3 L-1384 35.9 38.2 39.5 47.4 L-1385 32.2 34.3 39.5 42.6 L-1386 21.5 22.9 23.6 28.4 L-1381 16.1 17.1 17.7 21.3 L-1387 14.6 15.6 16.1 19.3 L-1388 14.9...

  • Page 82: Optional Piston Pump

    OPTIONS Optional Piston Pump If the machine is equipped with the piston pump option, the rate of liquid fertilizer application is determined by the piston pump settings. To adjust delivery rate, loosen the 3/8" lock nut that secured the arm with the pointer and rotate the scale flange until the pointer is over the desired scale setting.
  • Page 83 OPTIONS To convert this delivery rate for wider rows, multiply by 1. Remove the hose from one of the fertilizer openers the following conversion factors: and insert it into a collection container that has been secured to the planter frame. •...

  • Page 84: Dry Fertilizer

    OPTIONS Dry Fertilizer The Monosem dry fertilizer system is precisely metered by use of an auger. The standard output is adjustable from 80-350 lbs/acre and up to 600 lbs/acre using a high output auger. A non-corrosive plastic hopper with drain plug has a capacity of from 2-row 500 lbs to 12-row 2900 lbs with single, double or triple outlet hoppers.
  • Page 85 OPTIONS Application Chart 13/ 22 21/ 35 12/ 19 23/ 35 13/ 19 21/ 30 25/ 35 12/ 16 25/ 30 13/ 16 25/ 30 21/ 22 12/ 12 23/ 22 13/ 12 21/ 19 25/ 22 23/ 19 25/ 19 23/ 16 25/ 16 21/ 12...
  • Page 86 OPTIONS 3. Weigh the amount of fertilizer caught in the container To test your desired fertilizer to determine lbs/acre use (in ounces). the chart below. 4. Find your row spacing on the below chart, locate the First measure out a distance of 328 feet in a row. approximate ounces and follow the chart up to see 1.

  • Page 87: Application Rates

    OPTIONS Application Rates APPLICATION RATES The following rates were calculated with a bulk density of 65 lbs/cubic foot. This chart is for planters that are equipped with contact drive. IMPORTANT: Fertilizer application rates can vary from the weights calculated in this chart due to different brands, temperature, humidity, etc.

  • Page 88: Us Insecticide System

    OPTIONS US Insecticide System Single Row Planters Granular Application Rate The US Insecticide System is mounted to the planter unit and has a hand clutch to engage or disengage the metering mechanism for easy removal of the hopper. Be sure no foreign objects get into the hopper when it is being filled with product.
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  • Page 92 INFORMATION Please record you planter identification information in box below for reference when ordering replacement parts for your Monosem planter. Planter Type:_____________________________________________ Serial Number:____________________________________________ Purchase Date:____________________________________________ Dealership:_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Suggestions For Successful Planting: 1. Choose a reasonable working speed adapted to the field conditions and desired accuracy.
  • Page 93 C. Exclusions. Excluded from this warranty are: 1) Used Products; 2) repairs or replacements caused in whole or in part by parts or components not manufactured by or obtained from Monosem or by service not performed by Monosem authorized personnel or an authorized Monosem dealer; 3) any Product that has...

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