Great Plains PD8070 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 77)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 73
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Population Max™ Annual Maintenance.
Population Max™
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should be inspected annually. Inspect
plate for wear or other abnormalities that may develop.
The action site area
might also eventually show some
wear. When signs of wear appear, simply replace insert.
Make sure transition between the Population Max™
backing plate and the insert is smooth. A slight incline
from backing plate to insert (clockwise motion) may
cause seeds to catch. Readjust insert if necessary.
Be cautious in using seed treatments, additives, and
other chemicals. They can cause meter performance
problems, premature wear to meter parts, and may
cause undesired chemical reaction or deterioration to the
Population Max™ material. When using seed treatments
always use graphite.
If Population Max™ plates are not installed in meter,
store in a vertical position on a cylindrical rod or face to
face.
Population Max™ Installation
Refer to Figure 83
1.
Remove brush screws and brush. Gently pull
insert out.
2. Select appropriate insert and carefully slide into the
window. Insert may catch on a finger or two. It may
be necessary to lift the fingers up with a small
screwdriver or rotate the fingers backward while
sliding insert in. Insert will slide in without any
unnecessary force.
3. Make sure insert slides in all the way and firmly locks
in place.
4. Secure insert to backing plate by fastening the two
screws
through the insert.
5. Reinstall brush and screws . Be careful! Do not
tighten brush too tightly or plastic lip may crack.
a. Population Max™ is a trademark of Precision Planting,
Inc.
Figure 83
Population Max™
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