Great Plains 2020P Operator Manual - Manual (Page 23)

4/23/2010 118-740M
21 Operating Instructions
Meter and Sliding Seed Tube
Refer to Figure 11
Figure 11 shows the seed meter and seed tubes.
Before operation, make sure you are using the
correct seed meter wheel for the seed you are
using.
For information on meter adjustments, refer to
“Seeding Rate”, page 30.
If your drill has been exposed to the elements for
a period of time with seed in the boxes, check to
make sure the seed in the seed tubes and meters
has not become wet.
Figure 11
Seed Meter
Seed
meter
Sliding
Seed tube
18286
Spring-loaded
idler
Opener
seed tube
Talc Lubricant (P/N: 821-046C)
All talc is not created equal, use Great Plains brand talc
for optimum seed flow.
Talc lubricant is mandatory for all seeds, especially
treated or inoculated seed.
Recommended usage:
For clean seeds sprinkle (1) one cup of talc per 3
bushels of seed.
For seed with excessive treatment, or for humid planting
environments, double or triple talc rate as needed.
Do not use hands or any part of your body to mix talc
lubricant.
Graphite Lubricant (P/N: 821-042C)
For Milo Planting Only
Powdered graphite must be mixed with the milo seed in
combination with talc for proper seed singulation.
Recommended usage:
For clean seeds sprinkle (1) one cup of graphite per 9
bushels of seed.
For seed with excessive treatment, or for humid planting
environments, double or triple graphite rate as needed.
Do not use hands or any part of your body to mix graphite
lubricant.