Landoll 5211 Grain Drill - Manual (Page 73)

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Chapter 5
Troubleshooting Guide
The Troubleshooting Guide, shown below, is included to
help you quickly locate problems that can happen using
your 5211 Grain Drill. Follow all safety precautions stated
in the previous sections when making any adjustments to
your machine.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
PLANTING TOO DEEP Incorrect depth Adjust press wheel height (See “Opener –
Press Wheel Adjustment” on
page 4-26.)
Excessive down pressure Reduce air system pressure on row units
(See “Air System Pressure” on
page 4-9.)
Drill not level front to rear, hitch too high Adjust hitch height (See “Leveling the
Hitch Clevis” on page 4-5.)
PLANTING TOO SHALLOW Incorrect depth Adjust press wheel height (See “Opener –
Press Wheel Adjustment” on
page 4-26.)
Insufficient down pressure Increase air system pressure on row units
(See “Air System Pressure” on
page 4-9.)
Drill not level front to rear, hitch too low Adjust hitch height (See “Leveling the
Hitch Clevis” on page 4-5.)
UNEVEN SEED DEPTH Row unit depth not set the same Adjust press wheel height (See “Opener –
Press Wheel Adjustment” on
page 4-26.)
Drill not level front to rear Adjust hitch height (See “Leveling the
Hitch Clevis” on page 4-5.)
Seed shallow in tire tracks Adjust press wheel height and increase
down pressure (See “Air System
Pressure” on page 4-9 and “Opener
– Press Wheel Adjustment” on
page 4-26)
Excessive field speed Reduce field speed.
Plugged seed tube Clean seed tube.
Mud build up between opener blades Adjust scraper (See “Opener Scraper
Adjustment” on page 4-27.) Adjust
blade pinch point (See “Opener Blade
Adjustment” on page 4-25.)