Land Pride OS1548 Operator's Manual page 24

Section 2: Operating Instructions
Fill Seedbox
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CAUTION
To avoid minor or moderate injury:
Always lower the Overseeder to the ground to check seed level
in the seedbox and before filling the seedbox. This will keep
the rollers from turning while working around them.
1. Always lower the Overseeder to the ground, engage
tractor park brake, shut tractor engine off, and
remove key before filling the seedbox.
2. Release lid latch handle and open seedbox lid until
over center latch arms have locked in place. Doing
this will keep the lid from falling while filling the box.
3. Fill seedbox from the rear while standing on the
ground. Do not step or climb on the rear roller to fill
the seedbox. Make sure the rear roller is on the
ground so it cannot turn while filling the box.
4. The bag opener (sharp point on top of baffle plate
located inside the seedbox) can be used to tear open
the seed bags.
5. Maker certain the seedbox is filled uniformly to
ensure one side dose not run out of product ahead of
the other side.
6. Close lid by pulling on the handle of the over center
latch arms with one hand while holding the lid up with
the other hand. Lower lid gently while keeping hands
and fingers clear.
7. Lock lid down with lid latch handle to keep moisture
out.
Park Seeder
The following steps should be done when preparing to
store the Overseeder or unhitching it from the tractor. See
also Storage under the "Maintenance and Lubrication"
section on page 50 for additional information on long
term storage of your Overseeder.
1. Park the Overseeder on a level, solid area.
2. Lower seeder to level ground or onto blocks
supporting the seeder just above ground level.
3. Place gear selector in park or set park brake, Shut off
tractor engine, and remove switch key.
Refer to Figure 2-1:
4. Place rear roller stop pin (#1) and hairpin cotter (#2)
in parking position.
5. Chock front and back of wheels to keep unit from
moving.
6. Unhook 3-point hitch from tractor. Reinstall hitch pins
and linchpins in seeder hitch for storage.
Refer to Figure 2-2:
7. Remove slow moving vehicle sign from mounting
bracket (#1) on the back of the Overseeder.
8. Reinsert slow moving vehicle Sign in the mounting
bracket on the back of your tractor.
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Receiver Socket for Slow Moving Vehicle Sign
How the Seeder Works
The following is a brief description of how your
Overseeder works.
The power to drive the seed cups comes from the gauge
wheels or rear roller turning against the ground while
traveling. Power is then transmitted through roller chains
to the seed cups. Seed is metered out of the cups at a
rate proportional to the distance driven. This ensures that
the rate applied in pounds per 1000 square feet or
pounds per acre remains constant as ground speed is
varied.
Cup metering speed can be adjusted to either a high or
low range by changing the speed change sprocket. Also,
the rate seed falls through the seed cups is adjustable
using the seed rate adjustment lever located at the back
of the seeder.
Metered seed is broadcast onto the ground surface and
into the slits made by the rotor knives. Seeds drops in
front of the rear roller to allow the roller to firm the soil
around the seeds.
Rear Roller Stop Pin in Park Position
Figure 2-1
Figure 2-2
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