Broadcasting instructions – Kasco M96 Seeder User Manual
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MAINTENANCE:
1.
When this 3-PT. M-96 is being used for nitrates, fertilizer or any type of highly corrosive material, be sure to
clean thoroughly when through by flushing out with water. Lubricate seed opening guides and plate, and also,
all parts that may corrode, before storing. In doing this, your Broadcaster will give much better service when
you are ready to use it next time, and also, it will prolong the life of the machine.
2.
This Broadcaster was thoroughly tested and will do the job efficiently and properly if the instructions are
followed. A little extra time spent in setting up this machine the first time, and in reading and following
operating instructions thoroughly, will pay dividends over the years, for these Broadcasters were built for years
of service.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING GEARS OR DRIVEN SHAFT:
1.
Loosen setscrew holding power take-off shaft to Broadcaster and remove power take-off shaft.
2.
Remove 1/8” pin in shaft behind gear and bushing.
3.
Loosen setscrew in gear. Drive shaft forward through face of gear.
4.
Remove half-moon key and drive shaft back through gear. Do not lose space washers.
5.
Loosen setscrew holding gear to fanshaft and remove gear... then remove half-moon key.
6.
To reassemble, reverse above procedure.
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(1 Bushel of Blue Grass, Brome Grass or Orchard Grass weighs approximately 14 lbs.)
1 Lb. = 0.45 KG.
1 Mile = 1.6 KM
1 Foot = 30 CM
8 Lbs. = 3.6 KG.
4 Miles = 6.4 KM
12 Feet = 3.6 M
14 Lbs. = 6.3 KG.
6 Miles = 9.6 KM
18 Feet = 5.4 M
At 6 M.P.H. the opening should be opened half-again as much, or 50% more. At 8 M.P.H. the opening should be
opened twice as much, or doubled. Or, as examples: to spread 8 lbs. of Alfalfa a width of 18 ft. the opening will be
3/16” at 4 M.P.H., or 9/32” at 6 M.P.H. or 3/8” at 8 M.P.H. To spread 1 bu. of Blue Grass 12 ft. wide, an opening of
1/2” is for 4 M.P.H., a 1” opening is for 8 M.P.H. and a 3/4” is for 6 M.P.H. Seed openings must be opened wider for
fast speeds and set narrower for slow speeds. When opening is opened past 5/16” (or length of teeth), the amount
feeding through the opening will increase 40%.
Width of spread varies according to quality and weight of seed or material, speed of tractor and wind conditions.
After making one run through the field, check spread. Make sure that all setscrews on broadcaster are tight.
BROADCASTING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MODEL 3-PT. M-96
Figured at 4 M.P.H. (See information below chart for instructions for other speeds)
SIZE
PER
SPREAD
SEED OR MATERIAL
OPENING
ACRE
WIDTH
ALFALFA................................................................
3/16”
8 Lbs.
18 Ft.
AMMONIUM NITRATE ..........................................
3/8”
80 Lbs.
18 Ft.
AUSTRALIAN PEA ................................................
3/8”
1 Bu.
28 Ft.
BLUE GRASS........................................................
1/2”
1 Bu.
12 Ft.
BROME GRASS ....................................................
1/2”
1 Bu.
12 Ft.
CLOVER ................................................................
3/16”
8 Lbs.
18 Ft.
FERTILIZER, PELLET OR GRANULAR ...............
5/8”
83 Lbs.
18 Ft.
FESCUE ................................................................
1/2”
17 Lbs.
14 Ft.
FLAX AND MILLET ...............................................
1/4”
10 Pts.
20 Ft.
LADINO CLOVER..................................................
1/32”
1 Lb.
18 Ft.
LESPEDEZA .........................................................
3/16”
8 Lbs.
18 Ft.
OATS .....................................................................
1”
2 Bu.
24 Ft.
ORCHARD GRASS...............................................
3/8”
1 Bu.
12 Ft.
RED TOP ...............................................................
3/16”
7 Pts.
12 Ft.
RYE .......................................................................
1/2”
1 Bu.
26 Ft.
RYE GRASS..........................................................
1/2”
17 Lbs.
14 Ft.
SOYBEANS ...........................................................
3/4”
2 Bu.
36 Ft.
SUDAN GRASS.....................................................
3/8”
18 Lbs.
18 Ft.
SWEET SUDAN GRASS.......................................
1/2”
20 Lbs.
18 Ft.
TIMOTHY...............................................................
3/16”
6 Lbs.
16 Ft.
TURNIP SEED ......................................................
1/4”
10 Lbs.
24 Ft.
VETCH ..................................................................
3/8”
1 Bu.
26 Ft.
WHEAT ..................................................................
1/2”
1 Bu.
26 Ft.
DO NOT MEASURE
FROM TO OF TEETH
SEEDGATE
MEASURE
FROM
HERE FOR
SETTING.