Great Plains FCP1000 Material Rate User Manual
Manufacturing, inc
© Copyright 2003 Printed
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
148-693B
1/19/2004
Manufacturing, Inc.
Seed Rate and Fertilizer
Application Charts for
FCP1000
The following pages are to assist in the proper setting of seeding and
fertilizer application rates for the FCP1000. The rates indicated in the
charts are approximate values. To assure the most accurate seeding
rate it is recommended that the drill be calibrated for the desired seed
at the time of planting.
Setting the Seeding Rate
Calibrating the seeding rate requires four steps:
• set correct drive type,
• setting seed-rate handle,
• positioning seed-cup doors, and
• checking seeding rate.
Refer to the seed-rate charts starting on page 4. These
charts list proper sprocket sizes and seed-rate-handle
settings for various seeds and seeding rates.
The seed-rate charts are based on cleaned, untreated
seed of average size and test weight. The charts are
based on 13.0/55-16 12 PR AW tires. Many factors will
affect seeding rates including foreign material, seed treat-
ment, seed size, field conditions, tire pressure and test
weight. You likely will need to make minor adjustments.
Set and check the seeding rate using procedures below,
then readjust rate as necessary.