Yetter Double Hub No-Till Coulter - Manual (Page 14)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Setting coulter
Blade not penetrating.
Spring not deflecting.
Fertilizer too deep.
Fertilizer too shallow.
Blade not rotating properly.
Cause
Planter not set correctly.
Insufficient coulter spring
pressure.
Coulter incorrectly
installed.
Excessive spring pressure.
Spring not deflecting.
Coulter incorrectly
installed.
Lack of depth control.
Planter frame too low.
Blade not penetrating.
Coulter incorrectly
installed.
Incorrect depth control
Loose soil
Solution
Ensure that in operation
the planter frame is at
correct height (20"-22") and
level the toolbar.
Tighten coulter spring
locknut down 1" further.
Adjust height of coulter by
sliding shank down.
Back off coulter spring
locknut to 1/8" of thread
exposed.
Back off coulter spring
locknut to 1/8" of thread
exposed.
Adjust height of coulter by
sliding shank up.
Install gauge wheel kit part
no. 2975-120.
Raise planter frame to
correct height.
Tighten coulter spring
locknut down 1" further.
Adjust height of coulter by
sliding shank down.
Use gauge wheel kit part
no. 2975-120.
Coulter works best in firmer
soil.