Yetter 71 Series Planter - Manual (Page 19)

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OPERATING THE PLANTER
LEVELING
Drive tractor and planter on level ground.
Adjust planter frame to 16 inches (405 mm)
above ground.
CHANGING PLANTING DEPTH
The press wheel gauges the planting
depth. The adjustment is from surface
plating to 3-1/2 in. (90 mm) deep.
To adjust depth, pull out adjustment stop
(A) and turn depth control cam (B) to
position desired. The numbers on the
depth control cam are only to be used as a
guide. Release the handle to lock cam in
position.
Depth control cam should rest against the
stop (A) in planting position. If the cam
does not rest on the stop, loosen the jam
nut (B) on the down pressure spring and
loosen the down pressure spring bolt (C)
until the depth cam is resting on the stop.
Tighten jam nut.
A
B
C
A B