Seed Drill

SymptomProblemSolution

Varying quantities drilled by individual feeds

Seed bridging in box

Distribute seeds evenly

Lack of Penetration

Insufficient seedbed preparation

Seed individual opener for seed bed requirements

 

Excessive field speed for filed conditions

Reduce ground speed

Excessive outward movement

Folding latches not engaged

Engage latches

Quantities drilled not agreeing with seed chart

Heavier or lighter than average seed weight.

Check quantity drilled. Check seed density.

 

Excessive field speed

Reduce ground speed

Flow of Fertilizer stops

Broken shear pin

Install new pin

Drill does not pull straight

Tractor drawbar not locked in center position.

Lock drawbar in center position.

Drill does not follow tractor in the field

Unequal tyre pressure

Correct tyre pressure

Sticking of soil to tractor wheel

Uneven seeding

Ensure optimum moisture in soil during sowing.

Blocking of seed and fertilizer box

Seeds not dropping

Clean and oil the box after each usage.

Corrosion of shaft

Shaft not rotating

Oil and grease the shaft

Blockage of tubes

Seeds not dropping

Clean tubes on regular basis. While replacing, it should be transparent.

Tubes not connected properly to metering shaft and furrow openers

Seeds not dropping

Oil and grease the shaft

Blockage of tubes

Seeds dropping from cup

Remove blockage from tubes and openers

Missing of furrow opener while working

Furrow not opening

Regularly check the nuts and bolts of furrow opener

Clogging of soil in boot

Blocking of tubes & dropping of seeds

Clean the boots

Sticking of soil to ground wheel

Slipping and bounding of ground wheel

Remove soil from ground wheel

Operate seed drill at optimum moisture condition

Front and rear furrow openers not taking equal depth

Uneven and bouncing of ground wheel

Adjust the depth using the top link

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