Seed clean-out, Main box clean-out, Small seeds box clean-out – Great Plains 3P600 Operator Manual User Manual
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Seed Clean-Out
Main Box Clean-Out
Refer to Figure 20, which depicts the seed cup door handle
in a normal operating position
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1.
Set the Seed Rate Handle to zero (0). This moves
the seed cup sprockets out of the seed path.
2.
Position a tarp or bucket under each row or set of
rows to be cleaned out.
3.
At the seed cup for that row, pull the door handle
out of the operating detent range, and swing it down
to position
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4.
Open the main seed box and use a small brush to
sweep seed toward seed cups set to clean-out. If
seed does not flow freely, inspect seed cup, hose
and seed tubes for obstructions.
5.
If a vacuum cleaner is available, use it to remove
residual matter.
It is not necessary to operate the seed meter drive shaft
for clean-out. With the Seed Rate set to zero, nothing
moves inside the seed cups; however, an inspection of
the flutes for excess wear and damage does require
shaft rotation.
Set the Seed Rate Handle to 100. Raise and lock-up the
drill. Turn the seed meter jackshaft with the calibration
crank, while another person inspects the flutes from the
open seed boxes.
Small Seeds Box Clean-Out
1.
Open lid of each box and scoop out as much seed as
possible.
2.
To recover remaining seed, place a collection tarp
under the small seeds tubes at the openers.
3.
Raise drill.
4.
Set seed rate handle to 100.
5.
Rotate calibration crank or ground drive wheel until
no seed flows.
6.
If a vacuum cleaner is available, remove any residual
seed from top of meters.
Figure 20
Seed Cup Clean-Out
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