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Problem
Setting coulter
Trash plugging
Blade not penetrating
Spring not deflecting
Fertilizer too deep
Fertilizer too shallow
Fertilizer will not flow
Blade not rotating properly
TROUBLESHOOTING
Cause
Planter not set correctly
Excessive knife-blade clearance
Insufficient coulter spring pressure
Excessive spring pressure
Spring not deflecting
Depth pin incorrectly set
Planter frame too low
Blade not penetrating
Incorrect depth control
Plugged fertilizer tubes
Loose soil
Ensure that in operation the planter frame is at correct
height (20"-22") and level the toolbar. See page 12
Check and adjust knife-blade clearance. See page 13
Change the rod position or tighten spring. See page 13
Change the rod position or tighten spring. See page 13
Change the rod position or tighten spring. See page 13
Set the depth pin to the desired depth. See page 13
Raise planter toolbar to correct height See page 12
Change the rod position or tighten spring. See page 13
Set the depth pin to the desired depth. See page 13
Check for plugged fertilizer tube openings on knife
Check for plugged fertilizer delivery tubes on planter
Coulter works best in firmer soil conditions
NOTES
Solution
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