Land Pride Primary Seeders PSN2096 User Manual
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Section 3: Operating
PSN2096 Primary Seeder 313-306M
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How the Seeder Works
The following information is a brief description of how this
Primary Seeder works. It is included to help you
understand the operation of this seeder.
The power to drive the seed cups comes from the front
roller turning against the ground while traveling. Power is
transmitted from the front roller through roller chains to
the seed cups. Seed is metered out of the cups at a rate
proportional to the distance driven. This ensures that the
rate applied in pounds per 1000 square feet or pounds
per acre remains constant as ground speed is varied.
Cup metering speed can be adjusted to either a high or
low range by changing the speed change sprocket. Also,
the rate seed falls through the seed cups is adjustable
using the seed rate adjustment lever located at the back
of the seeder.
The seed is dropped between cast iron rollers. The front
roller crushes clods, presses down small stones, and
forms a firm seedbed. The rear roller firms the soil
around the seeds.
Operating the Seeder
!
WARNING
Do not use the seeder for pulling fence posts, stumps, etc.,
lifting objects, carry objects, or towing other equipment. Any
of the above can result in equipment damage, serious bodily
injury, or death.
!
DANGER
Never carry a person on the seeder. A person can become
entangled in the seeder or fall and be ran over causing serious
injury or death.
!
CAUTION
Never back up with the seeder down. This will loosen the drive
chain and possibly damage the seeder.
1.
Contact your local utility services so that they may
mark location of any under ground utility services in
the area. Thoroughly inspect the work area yourself
for buried pipelines, sprinkler heads, and any
unforeseen objects. Mark any potential hazards.
2.
This seeder can be transported with a full box of
seed. It is best not to do this unless necessary
because the increased weight does increase the
chances for problems on the road. Do not exceed 20
miles per hour.
3.
Calibrate your seeder sprocket speed and seed cup
rate adjustment lever based on type of seed you are
using. Calibration information is located on the inside
of your box lid or on page 21.
4.
Make sure the seed cup door adjustment handle on
each cup is set the same across the seeder.
5.
Be sure all bolts and nuts are tight.
6.
Be certain all guards are in place and secure.
7.
Clear area to be seeded of rocks, branches, and
other foreign objects. Mark any potential hazards.
8.
Never allow anyone to ride on the seeder.
9.
Check that all plugs and caps have been replaced
properly.
10. At first begin seeding at a slow forward speed and
shift up until the desired speed is achieved.
Maximum speed to plant seed will vary according to
soil conditions. Seeding should not be done in wet
conditions as soil will stick to the rollers.
11. After seeding the first 50 feet, stop and check to see
that the seeder is adjusted properly.
IMPORTANT: Before proceeding with the first time
set-up, or before making any adjustments
mentioned in this section, make every effort to
attach the seeder to a tractor.