Great Plains 1520P Operator Manual - Manual (Page 23)

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21 Operating Instructions
Meter and Sliding Seed Tube
Refer to Figure 11
Before operation, make sure you are using the
correct seed meter wheel for the seed you are
using.
For information on meter adjustments, refer to
“Seeding Rate”, page 30.
If your drill has been exposed to the elements for
a period of time with seed in the boxes, check to
make sure the seed in the seed tubes and meters
has not become wet.
Figure 11
Seed Meter
Seed
meter
Sliding
Seed tube
18286
Spring-loaded
idler
Opener
seed tube
Talc Lubricant (P/N: 821-046C)
Great Plains “Ezee Glide” talc is 100% natural talc.
Use only Great Plains “Ezee Glide” brand talc for
optimum seed flow.
“Ezee Glide” Talc lubricant is mandatory for all
seeds, especially treated or inoculated seed.
Recommended usage:
For clean seeds sprinkle (1) one cup of talc per 3 bush-
els of seed. Adjust this rate as necessary so all seeds
become coated while avoiding an accumulation of talc in
the bottom of the hopper.
For seed with excessive treatment, or for humid planting
environments, increase the rate as needed for smooth
meter operation.
Thorough mixing of seed and added lubricant is required. DO
NOT use hands or any part of your body to mix talc
lubricant.
Graphite Lubricant (P/N: 821-042C)
For Milo Planting Only
Powdered graphite must be mixed with the milo seed in
combination with talc for proper seed singulation.
Recommended usage:
For clean seeds sprinkle (1) one cup of graphite per 9
bushels of seed.
For seed with excessive treatment, or for humid planting
environments, double or triple graphite rate as needed.
Do not use hands or any part of your body to mix graphite
lubricant.