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ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Required tools: 2 - 7/16" wrenches, 2 - ½"
wrenches
1.
2.
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4.
5.
Remove two hex bolts (44) and hex nuts
(43) from top of lower handle tubes (10).
Insert upper handle tube (11) into lower
handle tubes (10) and secure with two hex
bolts (44) and hex nuts (43) previously
removed.
Install fertilizer lever to fertilizer hopper
using bolt (45) and nut (43).
Assembly row marker (22) to row marker
(21) with carriage bolt (36) and wing nut
(37).
Place row marker cap (23) on row maker
tube (21).
Assemble row marker assembly to row
marker bracket (20) using hex bolt (38),
washer (39), wave washer (48) and lock nut
(33). Do not fully tighten hardware, allowing
row marker tube to pivot from side to side
SEED PLATE SELECTION GUIDE
Selection information as to seed size and spacing
are also found on your seed plates.
15-1018-1
15-1018-2
15-1018-3
15-1018-4
15-1018-5
15-1018-6
Has a 9 inch seed drop spacing, plants
corn and sunflowers.
Has a 3 ½ inch seed drop spacing, plants
small and medium peas and beans, a;so
similar seeds.
Has 3-½ inch seed drop spacing, plants
variety of peas and beans including baby
lima.
Has a 3 ½ inch seed drop spacing, plants
beets, extra small peas and beans, okra,
and related seeds.
Has a 3 inch seed drop spacing, plants
radishes, small beets, and seed of like size.
Has 4-inch drop spacing, plants most small
seeds such as turnips, mustard, lettuce,
carrots, kale, collards, endive, spinach,
rutabaga, parsnips, parsley, and rhubarb.
This plate may also be used to plant seeds
for vegetable that are sometimes grown
from plants. These include broccoli, brussel
sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery,
onions, and peppers
NOTE: When changing seed plates, be sure hopper is
empty.
FERTILIZER ADJUSTMENT
SETTINGS:
NOTE: Granular Fertilizer must be free flowing without
lumps.
No. 1 setting - 1 lb. Per 100 ft.
No. 2 setting -2
Ib per 100 ft.
No. 2 setting -3
Ib per 100 ft.
Consult your fertilizer dealer for further application data.
OPERATION
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2.
3.
4.
5.
To install the desired seed plate, hold the seed
plate at an angle with the bottom against the
straight wall in the hopper. Line up the slots in
the seed plate with the raised portions of the
hub, hold it firmly against the inside of the
hopper and rotate it approximately ½" in the
"ON" direction as indicated by the arrow on the
plate until the cam action locks the seed plate in
place on the hub. Do Not force. OFF and ON,
directions are indicated on the seed plates with
arrows.
Next, set the planting depth with the wedge-
shaped furrowing shoe located directly under
the hopper. Note that there are graduations in
inches on the sides of the seed tube. Move
furrowing shoe until top edge is in line with
desired planting depth. Retighten wing nut (35)
after adjustment is made. Check the depth by
moving the seeder forward a few inches.
Pour seeds in the seed hopper. CAUTION: Do
not fill the hopper above the center of the seed
plate.
Pour fertilizer into fertilizer hopper. CAUTION:
Do not over fill the hopper. Allow 1" from,
fertilizer to top edge of hopper
Adjust fertilizer flow by loosening wing nut on
fertilizer hopper. Slide calibrated plate to
desired setting and tighten wing nut. Before
filling, shut off fertilizer control.
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9.
Mark out the first row in your garden. Lower the
row marker shaft and adjust the row marker to
the proper width for the next row. You are now
ready to plant
To empty seeds, remove plug (2) from seed
hopper by simply putting pressure on center of
plug and push inward. Pour seeds into a clean
container.
Empty fertilizer by placing a clean container
under fertilizer hose, adjustment plate to No. 3
setting and open control, allowing fertilizer to
flow into the container
To remove seed plate, hold pulley and belt
stationary with one hand and rotate the seed
plate approximately ½" in the "OFF" direction
indicated by an arrow on top of the seed hopper
(1). Push the seed plate off the hub through the
hole just above the pulley. It will slip off easily.
NOTICE: Keep your seed hopper clean and free
from sand, grit, and seed treating materials.
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