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Seed-lok™ lock up – Great Plains PD8070 Operator Manual User Manual

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PD8070

401-266M

1/24/2006

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Seed-Lok™ Lock Up

Refer to Figure 27

Optional Seed-Lok firming wheels provide
additional seed-to-soil contact. The
wheels are spring loaded and do not re-
quire adjusting. In some wet and sticky
conditions the wheels may accumlate soil.

To lock up the firming wheels in wet condi-
tions, raise planter. Push lock-up handle
(1) on top of row-unit body up into position.
Push up on firming wheel (2) until wheel
arm latches up.

To unlock firming wheels, turn lock-up han-
dle back to its 90-degree position.

NOTE: Side gauge wheel is removed in
Figure 27 for clarity.

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Figure 27

Seed-Lok Lock Up