ABI Attachments ASR74CSTRL Operator's Manual page 16

C S
OMMAND EEDER
The output of seed differs greatly depending on their size, density, dampness,
and shape. Other output factors depend on the conditions in which the machine is
operating such as, in slick conditions where the cultipacker may slip.
Table 1 lists the distribution rate in pounds per acre for various seeds that may be used.
Keep in mind that the hopper and seed cup openings measure in volume and not in
weight. Due to the many variables, the distribution rate, when using Table 1, may not be
always accurate. Only a test run will help determine if the desired amount of seed is
being spread.
TABLE 1 - AMOUNT OF SEED DISTRIBUTED IN LB/ACRE
Seed type
Bentgrass
Kentucky bluegrass
Annual ryegrass
Perennial ryegrass
Fescue fine blade turf type
Fescue K-31
White clover
Red clover
Buffalo grass
Bermuda (hulled)
Western wheat grass
Crested wheat grass
Weeping love grass
Sand love grass
Alfalfa
Vetch
Use Table 2 and 3 to determine if the rate you are getting is correct.
There are two ways of setting the calibration:
1. With the machine stopped and raised, or;
2. With the machine attached to the tractor and working.
TABLE 2 - WORKING SURFACE
To set the calibration with the machine stopped, do the following:
1. Support the machine securely, but in a way to allow the cultipacker to turn freely.
2. Fill the hopper with the seed you intend to spread.
O
PERATION
Calibration handle position
0.5 1 1.5 2
34 71 89 124
18 43 61 81
19 54 79 105
27 64 92 120
16 43 62 83
4 30 52 71
54 123 176 228
51 110 151 194
0 25 43 63
38 87 118 150
7 24 36 48
14 28 39 48
68 122 163 200
54 103 139 186
43 110 161 213
44 96 140 174
Command Seeder 74"
1 front cultipacker revolution = 17.44 sq. ft.
2498 front cultipacker revolutions = 1 acre
57 front cultipacker revolutions = 1000 sq. ft.
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2.5 3 3.5 4
156 182 202 230
105 122 138 161
140 166 193 228
158 187 214 252
109 128 149 177
95 114 134 158
297 350 401 471
250 291 334 389
90 109 131 155
193 224 257 300
64 76 89 105
63 73 84 98
250 286 325 375
223 259 294 343
280 330 382 450
225 265 302 353
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PERATOR S ANUAL
4.5 5 5.5 6
251 268 290 306
178 194 212 223
254 279 315 341
281 309 346 375
196 215 241 261
176 194 206 210
523 575 644 697
432 474 530 572
176 194 217 224
330 363 406 438
117 130 145 158
108 119 132 142
410 448 498 536
380 416 464 500
500 551 617 669
393 432 484 523
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