Setting materials rates, Initial seeding depth – Great Plains 800 Operator Manual User Manual

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Setting Materials Rates

Seeding and application rates are independent for all
boxes (changing rates on one does not affect the others).
Rate setting steps, and rate calibration, are different for
each box.

• See “Setting Main Box Seed Rate” in Seed Rate

Manual.

• See “Setting Fertilizer Rate” in Seed Rate Manual.

• See “Small Seeds Rate” in Seed Rate Manual.

All of the boxes use fluted-feed meters. Actual rates
frequently vary from chart rates due to variations in
materials, conditions and application speed. Calibration
is strongly encouraged. It is also wise to monitor material
consumption in the field, both to confirm the calibration,
and to catch any stoppages or other malfunctions.

Calibration is described in the rate setting topics of the
“Adjustments” section.

Note: No meters operate if the lock-out hub is

disengaged. Be sure to re-engage the hub after
transport and calibration.

Initial Seeding Depth

Refer to Figure 13
1.

Set opener seeding depth by adjusting press-wheel
height

. To adjust, first raise openers slightly, then

lift and slide T handles

on top of openers Adjust all

press wheels to the same height. T handles adjust at

⁄

in (6.4mm) seeding depth change per minimum

handle step.

While seeding, remember:

For information on opener adjustments, see “Row Unit
Adjustments” on page 29. For information on
troubleshooting opener problems,
see “Troubleshooting” on page 34.

• For more shallow seeding, slide T handles

forward

toward implement.

• For deeper seeding, slide T handles backward

away from implement.

• Keep the top of the opener frames level with the

ground for consistent seeding depth.

• Raise openers before turning. Never back up or

turn sharply with openers in the ground. Doing so
will plug openers and may damage equipment.

• Check periodically for plugged openers and

hoses.

Figure 13

Initial Opener Depth

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