Great Plains 1525P Operator Manual - Manual (Page 44)

1525P, 1510HDP
118-949M 8/14/2006
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Adjusting Finger Pick Up Meter
The finger pick up meter has an adjustable brush. It has
been pre-set to the optimum setting for most seed siz-
es. Listed below are some basic guidelines for
operating and adjusting the meter.
General Planting Tips
1.
Optimum planting speed is 4 1/2 to 5 mph. Excess
speed results in poor spacing performance due to
seed tube bounce. Excess speed may also result in
improper depth control due to opener bounce.
2. Always pay attention to your drill monitor. Compare
actual seed usage to your estimates.
3. Fine-tune your drill by thoroughly checking all key
components including: Keeton™ Seed Firmers,
seed tubes, chains, sprockets, tire pressure, seed
monitor, double disk openers, gauge wheels, clos-
ing wheels, parallel arms, and the opener itself.
Brush
Refer to Figure 53
The adjustable brush provides additional flexibility to
accommodate a wide range of seed sizes. Use a flat-
head screwdriver to gently rotate the brush into posi-
tion. Use the general guidelines in the table on the right
to adjust the brush position to your seed size and
shape. The numbers listed correspond to the numbers
printed on the outer housing of your meter.
Population Max Inserts
The Population Max backing plate is equipped with an
“A” insert (or “R” insert). In tests, this insert provides the
best performance in most seed sizes. However, there
are two alternative inserts that can be used. Before
changing to a different insert, please consult with a
Great Plains service representative for a
recommendation.
IMPORTANT! Be cautious in using seed treatments,
additives, and other chemicals. They can cause
meter performance problems and premature wear
to meter parts. Avoid use of graphite with the Preci-
sion™ Meter. If graphite must be used, use Preci-
sion Planting graphite or Great Plains graphite -
which are less abrasive. Generally, seeds coated
with Maxi or similar coatings do not need graphite.
Other seed coatings, such as Captan, generally
benefit from graphite. Always store meters in a dry,
secure place. Moisture, temperature, and mice can
create unintended problems. Always pay attention
to your seed monitor, operating manual, and be sure
to monitor the amount of seed you are planting com-
pared to your expectations. Always investigate ab-
normalities!
Hole for
screwdriver
Figure 53 22518
Recommended Brush Settings
start here and adjust for peak performance
XL Flats Flats Rounds Rounds and
Flats
Small
Round
Popcorn
1 2 3 3 4 5