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FIELD OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRACTOR PREPARATION
General
Before operating the planter, refer to your tractor Operator
Manual for operating information about hydraulics, tire
inflation, Connecting the Tractor, weights and wheel
adjustments.
Recommended Tractor Horsepower
Planter Model
9831
Wheel Tread Spacing
IMPORTANT: Dual rear wheels are recommended for
tractor stability and for load carrying capacity
when the planter is folded.
31-Row, 15 inch Models
Set inner wheel tread to 153 cm (60 in).
Set outer wheel tread to 305 cm (120 in).
NOTE: Set all wheels equally from the tractor centerline.
When operating on hill sides or steep slopes, set the
wheels as wide as possible for maximum stability and
steering control. If the front axle is adjustable, set the
wheels at the outside edge of the inner rear wheels.
Electrical Requirements
The tractor electrical system must provide 12 volts DC to
operate the seed monitor, highway lamp system, frame
fold control system, and hydraulic seed drive controller.
IMPORTANT: Connect electrical equipment only to 12
volts DC.
The transport lamp system is connected to the tractor with
a standard 7-pin connector.
4283532M1
Minimum
Planter
PTO
Weight
Required
(dry)
225 hp
21 860 lb
168 kw
9916 kg
Field Operations and Adjustments
Total
Desired
Planter
Tractor
Weight
Weight
40 075 lb
26 730 lb
18 178 kg
12 125 kg
01-13
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