Great Plains 2515P Operator Manual - Manual (Page 24)

2015P and 2515P
173-208M 4/11/2005
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Meter and Sliding Seed Tube
Refer to Figure 15
Figure 15 shows the seed meter and seed tubes.
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 bean machine has been exposed to the el-
ements 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.
Talc Lubricant (821-046C)
IMPORTANT!
All talc is not created equal, use Great Plains
brand talc for optimum seed flow.
Talc lubricant is mandatory for all seeds, especial-
ly treated or inoculated seed.
Recommended usage:
For clean seeds sprinkle (1) one cup of talc per 3
bushels of seed.
For seed with excessive treatment, or for humid
planting environments, double or triple talc rate as
needed.
!
CAUTION
Do not use hands or any part or your body to mix talc
lubricant.
Figure 15
Seed Meter
Seed
meter
Sliding
Seed tube
18458
Spring-loaded
idler
Opener
seed tube
Graphite Lubricant (821-042C)
IMPORTANT!
For Milo Planting Only
Powder 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.
!
CAUTION
Do not use hands or any part of your body to mix
graphite lubricant.