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The intent of this chapter is to provide instructions
allowing you to safely and correctly assemble your
Brillion product.
Do not work on or under this implement unless
securely blocked and supported by a hoist or
tractor or by other sufficient means!
Agitator Blades (Optional Cage
or Brushes)
Agitator blades are supplied as standard on your
seedbox. While in operation, they should operate leaving
a slight clearance with the bottom of the seed box.
Agitator brushes (optional) in the seed box sweep the
bottom of the box to control the flow of seed. However, if
they exert too much pressure on the bottom of the box,
chain breakage and excessive brush wear can possibly
result. To overcome excessive pressure of the brushes
on the bottom of the box, the bolts holding the triangular
cast iron bearings can be loosened and the bearings
raised to reduce excessive drag. The holes in the bearing
are slightly larger than the bolts holding them, thus
making an adjustment possible.
Cage agitator (optional) operates similar to blades.
IMPORTANT
Before proceeding with any agitator installation, be
sure to determine the direction of shaft rotation on
your particular seeder model. See Figure 2-1.
Assembly of Optional Equipment
CAUTION
Figure 2-1: Shaft Rotation
Changing Agitator Kits
1. Remove two 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 bolts (inside the box)
which hold bearing on the right end of the right seed
box. See Figure 2-2.
2. Slide shaft out of right end.
3. Agitators should be installed with careful attention
paid to the direction of shaft rotation. This is
especially important if you are installing brush
agitators as they will be damaged if they are run
backwards. Blade agitators will not be damaged if
they run "backwards", but the seed rate will be
reduced.
4. With the agitators properly seated in the boxes,
replace the drive shafts. Replace washers as needed
for fit.
5. Check to be sure agitators rotate freely. Some
seeders may have bolts extending into the seed box
causing interference. These bolts will need to be
shortened.
Chapter 2
2-1
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