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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