Meridian 405 SLD SEED EXPRESS Operator's Manual page 48

Operator's Manual: 405 SLD Seed Express
2. Unlatch conveyor from the transport position
by releasing the latch.
7. Unlatch the conveyor arm.
4. Turn the key switch on the control panel to the
8. Raise the conveyor out of the transport
ON position.
position.
5. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
9. Position the conveyor spout over the
planter's seed box.
6. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to
the CLOSED position.
10. Position the canvas hopper to prevent seed
7. Start the engine and move the throttle lever to
from spilling.
run the engine at full speed.
- Make sure the handle is locked into the
desired position before opening the seed
8. Slightly raise the conveyor out of the transport
compartment slide gate.
position.
11. Manually start the conveyor, or use the Auto
3. If necessary, remove the protective cover from
Reset feature to automatically dispense a
the hopper.
preselected amount of seed.
- Refer to Section 3.3.3 Auto Reset Function.
12. Open the slide gate on either compartment.
Note:
The button and/or switch is only
activated while pressed and held.
11. Manually start the conveyor or use the Auto
The flow of seed can be controlled by
11. Manually start the conveyor or use the Auto
Reset feature to automatically dispense a
the amount the slide gate is opened.
Reset feature to automatically dispense a
preselected amount of seed. Refer to section
preselected amount of seed. Refer to section
5.4 Auto Reset Function for instructions.
5.4 Auto Reset Function for instructions.
13. When the planter is filled, close the slide
gate and then stop the conveyor belt.
4. Turn the key switch on the control panel to the
ON position.
14. Return the conveyor to the transport position
and latch before moving the seed tender.
5. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
6. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to
the CLOSED position.
7. Start the engine and move the throttle lever to
run the engine at full speed.
8. Slightly raise the conveyor out of the transport
position.
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10. Position the hopper to prevent spillage of the
Bulk Seed Tender
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Be observant of overhead power lines or other
electrical hazards.
9. Position the conveyor to place the spout over
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10. Position the hopper to prevent spillage of the
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13. When the planter is filled, close the slide gate
13. When the planter is filled, close the slide gate
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seed. Make sure the handle is locked into
the desired position before opening the seed
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compartment slide gates.
CRUSH
HAZARD
Keep hands and
arms clear of
conveyor tube
when placing it
in storage
position.
Weight of tube
will cause
crushing injuries.
the planter's seed box.
Fig 60 - Use handle to lock canvas hopper
Fig 61 - Fill Seeder
seed. Make sure the handle is locked into
the desired position before opening the seed
compartment slide gates.
Fig 62 - Open/close gates
Fig 63 - Control box gate buttons
and then stop the conveyor belt.
and then stop the conveyor belt.
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ELECTROCUTION
HAZARD
Avoid contact with overhead power
lines or electrically powered objects.
• Be aware of your surroundings when
raising or lowering conveyor.
• Maintain at least 20 feet between
equipment and any electrical hazard.
• Contact with electricity can result
in serious personal injury or death.
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Revised 08.2021