Landoll 5531 Grain Drill - Manual (Page 59)

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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Figure 4-26: Opener Soil Strip Adjustment
Opener Soil Strip Adjustment
1. The soil strip runs along the side of the opener blade
to reduce soil blow out of the seed trench. This will
allow the soil to stay in position for more consistent
filling of the seed trench and uniform coverage.
2. The opener should first be set for the desired
planting depth and press wheel adjustment. The soil
strip should then be adjusted for slight pressure with
the ground where the opener blade is leaving the
seed trench. Excessive down pressure on the soil
strip will increase wear and can cause plugging
issues. The soils strip should be set to run parallel
with the opener with an approximate 1/16” gap. The
soil strip should not be set so tight to the opener
blade that will drag or prevent the opener blade from
turning freely.
3. The metal backing strip should be centered over the
soil strip. Do not allow the metal backing strip to rub
against the opener blade or it will tend to trap
residue.
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CAUTION
4. To adjust the soil strip, loosen the 1/2-13 hex flange
spiralock nut at the front of the soil strip bracket (See
Figure 4-26.)The bracket may be adjusted up or
down to the desired height and side to side to center
on the opener blades. Retighten the 1/2-13 hex
flange spiralock nut.
AIR OPENER ASSEMBLY
DISC BLADE
ASSEMBLY
PRESS WHEEL
ASSEMBLY
1/2-13 HEX
FLANGE
SPIRALOCK NUT
SOIL STRIP
BRACKET
1/2-13 X 1-1/4 RD
HEAD SQ NECK
SCREW
SOIL STRIP
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Opener blades are very sharp. Use gloves when
working around opener blades.