Landoll 5531 Grain Drill - Manual (Page 43)

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
4-15
Seed Meter Gate Adjustment
The seed meter has an adjustable seed gate to
accommodate various seed sizes for planting. The seed
gate is adjusted by the handle on the outside of each
seed meter.
1. Use the upper seed gate position when planting
small seeds such as alfalfa, barley, rice, or wheat
(See Figure 4-9.)
2. The middle seed gate position is for peas, small
soybeans, etc. If excess cracking occurs, move the
handle to the lowest position.
3. Use the lower seed gate position for large peas,
large soybeans, etc.
NOTE
Before planting, make sure all seed gate settings are the
same for all meters.
4. The seed gate may also be completely lowered to
clean out the meter and seed box (See Figure 4-9.)
Fully open all seed meter gates at the end of planting
season to clean out any remaining seed.
NOTE
Do not attempt to fully open the seed meter gate unless
you are ready to empty the seed box.Once the gate is
open, it may be difficult to close the seed meter gate until
the seed box is empty.
Figure 4-9: Seed Meter Gate Adjustment
SEED GATE
ADJUSTMENT
HANDLE
SEED GATE
ADJUSTMENT
HANDLE
SEED METER GATE TOP POSITION
SEED METER GATE CLEANOUT POSITION
seed meter gate adjustment