Great Plains Vantage I & Zone Coulter Fertilizer Coulters - Manual (Page 10)

204-376M 3/9/2005
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Spring Adjustments
No down pressure spring adjustment is neces-
sary on this unit. Initial operating force to move
coulter upwards is 428 pounds. The preload has
proved to be more than adequate for most No-Till
conditions. The torsion spring on the wheel arm
requires no adjustment. This spring applies ade-
quate down pressure to the wheel. This controls
the soil from being pushed away from the coulter
blade, leaving the furrow as narrow as possible.
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CAUTION
Any attempt to make coulter force greater than factory
setting, may contribute to premature failure of parts
and warranty shall be null and void.
Depth Adjustments
Refer to Figure 2 , 3
Set the tine applicator to run the bottom of the tine
approximately 1” below the surface of the soil.
{The tine can be set to run deeper but will cause
excessive wear and increase plugging.} Set the
tine approximately 1” behind the coulter blade in a
vertical or slightly back swept position. The main
objective is to position the tine and nozzle in the
pocket or void created by the soil as it is leaving
the back of the coulter blade while running. This
will allow the nozzle to shoot the fertilizer to the
bottom before the soil can fill back in the trench
Adjustments
Figure 3
Depth Adjustment
13248
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WARNING
Great Plains denies any responsibility for damage caused to seed due to the improper application of liquid fertilizer or chemical.
It is the sole responsibility of the user of liquid fertilizer or chemical for any damage incurred.
Figure 2
Depth Adjustment
22951