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Field Operations and Adjustments
SPLIT ROW UNITS
General
Additional row units spaced halfway between the basic
planter row units are called split row units. With split rows,
the model 9831 is used as a 31-row, 15 inch planter.
The split row units are adjusted slightly rearward of the
basic row units, but basic operation of all row units are
identical.
Split Row Unit Disengagement
To disengage the split row units.
(1)
Lock up row unit.
(2)
Block off meter air.
(3)
Disengage seed meter clutch.
(4)
Adjust the marker.
(5)
Block off seed to meters.
FIG. 24: To lock up and disengage the split row units.
Lower planter to ground. Pull lockout lever (1) from
forward position to the fully rearward position against
spring pressure.
NOTE: Lever is flipped over about 180 degrees from
unlocked position.
Spring tension holds the lockup linkage inward and
overcenter, holding up the row unit linkage.
NOTE: Linkage for lockup must move freely for lockup to
function correctly.
Raise split row unit until lockup snaps rearward
(engages).
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CAUTION: Row units are heavy! Use a
hoist or place blocks under the opener
discs.
IMPORTANT: Never use seed hopper to lift row unit.
NOTE: Adjusting the row unit down pressure to the
minimum setting will reduce the effort required to
lift row unit.
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WARNING: Stop tractor engine, shift to
neutral or park position, set brakes, and
remove the key before dismounting from
tractor.
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FIG. 24
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