Use of Talc Lubricant

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CAUTION: Avoid chemical injury to eyes, skin, or lungs. If using seed treatments, use caution when handling parts coated with seed treatment. Read and follow safety instructions on the chemical treatment label.

Talc lubricant is required for optimum performance of the meter and CCS™ system.

FARMER-APPLIED SEED TREATMENT

IMPORTANT: Avoid sticky seeds and meter components. It is possible for seeds to become sticky due to chemical reactions between farmer-applied seed treatments and commercially applied treatments. If farmer-applied treatments are used, follow recommendations of chemical manufacturer carefully. Avoid treatments with high oil content. Certain temperature and humidity levels also complicate material compatibility.

If farmer-applied treatment is used, apply seed treatment to seed before the lubricant and allow seed treatment to dry before placing seed in tanks. If seed treatment accumulates in the meters while using the following lubricant application rates, contact the treatment manufacturer for assistance.

IMPORTANT: Avoid poor seed flow. Thoroughly incorporate talc lubricant in tanks until all seeds are evenly coated.

Seed must be free of clumps.

COMMERCIALLY TREATED SEED

Some treated seed is coated with commercially applied lubricant. To maintain meter performance, apply the recommended amount of talc lubricant, in addition to the commercial application.

Application Rate of Talc in CCS™ Tanks
NOTE: Apply talc to seed as seed enters tank. All seeds must be coated to ensure movement through the CCS™ system and for proper meter performance. Mix seed and talc as necessary.
CCS™ Tank Size	Amount of Talc
1762 L (50 bu) Bulk Tank	3.8 L (16 cups)
2466 L (70 bu) Bulk Tank	5.2 L (22 cups)
Per 80 000 kernel seed unit	74 mL (5 tbsp) (2.5 oz)

Adjust these rates as necessary so all seeds become coated with lubricant, while avoiding an accumulation of lubricant in bottom of tank.

Double the talc recommendation when planting small seed, large seed, seeds with heavy treatment, or humid planting conditions.

In situations with a combination of sticky seed treatments, large or small seed, and high humidity, add up to 2—3 times the amount of talc shown in the tables.

IMPORTANT: Avoid the formation of lubricant clumps. Clean buildup of seed treatments and talc lubricant out of hoppers between fills.

If lubricant builds up in bottom of tanks, reduce lubricant rate. If a coating of seed treatment is found on meter wheels, increase the amount of lubricant.

When using seed treatments, clean meters as needed. Clean meter wheels with warm, soapy water.