Great Plains 2525P Operator Manual - Manual (Page 46)

2525P and 2520P
118-915M 4/23/2010
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Refer to Figure 69
7.
Place new wheel on meter wheel shaft and re-
place spring-loaded wheel retainer.
Adjusting Finger Pick Up Meter
The finger pick up meter has an adjustable brush.
It has been pre-set to the optimum setting for most
seed sizes. Listed below are some basic guide-
lines for operating and adjusting meter.
General Planting Tips
1.
Optimum planting speed is 4 1/2 to 5 mph. Ex-
cess speed results in poor spacing perfor-
mance due to seed tube bounce. Excess
speed may also result in improper depth con-
trol due to opener bounce.
2. Always pay attention to your drill monitor.
Compare actual seed usage to your esti-
mates.
3. Fine-tune the drill by thoroughly checking all
key components including: Keeton™ Seed
Firmers, seed tubes, chains, sprockets, tire
pressure, seed monitor, double disk openers,
gauge wheels, closing wheels, parallel arms,
and the opener itself.
Brush
Refer to Figure 70
The adjustable brush provides additional flexibility
to accommodate a wide range of seed sizes. Use
a flat-head screwdriver to gently rotate brush into
position. Use general guidelines in table below to
adjust brush position to seed size and shape. The
numbers listed correspond to the numbers printed
on outer housing of the meter.
Population Max Inserts
The Population Max backing plate is equipped
with an “A” insert (or an “R” insert). In tests, this in-
sert provides the best performance in most seed
sizes. However, there are two alternative inserts
that can be used. Before changing to a different in-
sert, please consult with a Great Plains service
representative for a recommendation.
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Figure 69
Figure 70
Recommended Brush Settings
start here and adjust for peak performance
XL Flats Flats Rounds Rounds and
Flats
Small
Round
Popcorn
1 2 3 3 4 5
IMPORTANT: Be cautious in using seed treatments,
additives, and other chemicals. They can cause
meter performance problems and premature wear to
meter parts. Avoid use of graphite with the Preci-
sion™ Meter. If graphite must be used, use Precision
Planting graphite or Great Plains graphite - which are
less abrasive. Generally, seeds coated with Maxi or
similar coatings do not need graphite. Other seed
coatings, such as Captan, generally benefit from
graphite. Always store meters in a dry, secure place.
Moisture, temperature, and mice can create unin-
tended problems. Always pay attention to your seed
monitor, operating manual, and be sure monitor the
amount of seed you are planting compared to your
expectations. Always investigate abnormalities!
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Hole for
screwdriver