Seed Rate Adjustment - Landoll 5110NG Operator's Manual

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Seed Rate Adjustment

The seeding rate is adjusted for each section with
1.
the threaded seed rate adjustment at one end of
each drill section. The end seed meter next to the
adjustment has an indicating scale (visible from the
front) for reference. Read the scale along the
outside edge of the seed meter to determine the
setting. The seeding rate should be set the same for
all sections
See Figure
NOTE
The 15' drill has two adjustments, one on each box.
a. To set the seeding rate, first determine from the
seed rate chart the meter opening for the desired
The seed rate chart is located inside
seed rate.
the lid of the center seed box
4-20
4-22.
See Figure 4-26.
SEED RATE
PLACARD
LOCKING COLLARS
Figure 4-22: Seed Rate Adjustment
b. Loosen the locking nut on the square seed shaft
on the outer end of drill.
c. Adjust the nuts on the inside and outside of the
square shaft until the desired rate setting is
obtained, along the outside of the meter.
d. Re-tighten the locking nut to secure the seed rate
setting.
NOTE
Do not force the seed meter shaft, damage will occur.
The meter will not be able to fully close if there is
seed in the box. Lube/oil the square seed shaft so
that it will easily slide through the support bearing
while adjusting.
LOCKING NUTS
SQUARE SHAFT
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