Seed rate calibration – Landoll SL 8, 10, 12 Turfmaker Seeder User Manual
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OPERATION
3-5
Seed Rate Calibration
Machine may be calibrated for unlisted seed as follows:
1.
Remove the drive bolt from the 12 tooth #A550 chain
driven sprocket. See Figure 3-6.
2.
Raise the machine and lock in the transport position.
3.
Place a canvas or tarp to catch loose seed.
4.
Turn the 15/16” hex on the transmission clockwise as
follows:
• 250 revolutions for 8 foot seeder.
• 200 revolutions for 10 foot seeder.
• 167 revolutions for 12 foot seeder.
5.
Weigh seed for the approximate planting rate in
pounds per acre.
Figure 3-8: Seed Rate Calibration
12 TOOTH
DRIVEN
#A550 CHAIN
#40 CHAIN
13 TOOTH
DRIVER
(26 TOOTH
OPTIONAL)
TIGHTENER
7 TOOTH
DRIVER
TIGHTENER
13 TOOTH
IDLER
37 TOOTH
DRIVEN
15/16 HEX
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