Seed Rate Adjustment - Landoll 5211 Operator's Manual

Seed Rate Adjustment

The seeding rate is adjusted for each section with the
1.
threaded seed rate adjustment at left end of drill, the
20' drill has adjustments on both ends. The end seed
meter next to the adjustment has an indicating scale
for reference. Read the scale along the outside edge
of the seed meter to determine the setting. The
seeding rate should be set the same for all sections
See Figure 4-10.
a.To set the seeding rate, first determine from the
seed rate chart the meter opening for the desired
The seed rate chart is located inside the lid
seed rate.
of the center seed box
b.Loosen the locking nut on the square seed shaft
from the end bushing.
SET SEED RATE HERE
ADJUST RATE THRU BOX
SUPPORT WITH SOCKET
WRENCH
LOCKING NUT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
See Figure 4-11.
Figure 4-10: Seed Rate Adjustment
c.Using a ratchet wrench extension, and 3/4" socket,
insert the socket through the hole in the end box
support to the hex-head adjustment bushing. Turn the
hex-head adjustment bushing in or out, until the
desired rate setting is obtained along the OUTSIDE
EDGE of the seed meter.
d.Re-tighten the locking nut to secure the seed rate
setting.
NOTE
Do not force the seed meter shaft, damage will occur.
The meter will not be able to fully close if there is
seed in the box. Lube/oil the square seed shaft so
that it will easily slide through the support bearing
while adjusting.
LUBE/OIL SQUARE SHAFT
THRU SUPPORT BEARING
4-9