Replace or Clean The Seed Guide

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    A - Outer Double Eliminator Assembly

    B - Torx® Screws

    Remove the meter from the row unit. (See Remove and Install The ExactEmerge™ Seed Meter in the ExactEmerge™ Meter Operation section.)



  2. Open the meter dome. (See Clean Out The Vacuum Meter in the ExactEmerge™ Meter Operation section.)

  3. Remove the seed bowl. (See Clean Out The Vacuum Meter in the ExactEmerge™ Meter Operation section.)

  4. Remove and retain the TORX® screws (B) and the plates.

  5. Pull up to remove the outer double eliminator assembly (A).

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    A - Edge

    B - Flat Surface

    C - Recessed Area

    If the rubber boot is in good condition, the edges (A) and flat surface (B) are flush with the meter housing. The recessed area (C) is lower than the edges.



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    Deteriorated Rubber Boot

    A - Rubber Boot

    B - Deterioration

    If the rubber boot (A) has excessive deterioration (B), replace the rubber boot.



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    Worn Rubber Boot

    A - Rubber Boot

    B - Edge

    If the rubber boot (A) has worn enough to expose an edge (B) of the meter housing, replace the rubber boot.



  9. IMPORTANT:

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    Debris Buildup

    A - Debris

    B - Rubber Boot

    Prevent debris from pushing the rubber boot out of position.

    Remove all debris (A) from the rubber boot (B) and from the boot seat in the meter housing.



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    A - Torx® Screws

    B - Seed Guide Assembly

    C - Seed Guide Pocket

    D - Rubber Boot

    Remove and retain the two Torx® screws (A).



  11. To remove the seed guide assembly (B), lightly tap in the pocket (C) from the rear of the meter.

  12. IMPORTANT:

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    Correctly Installed

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    Incorrectly Installed

    A - Rubber Boot

    B - Seed Guide

    C - Tabs

    Verify that the tabs (C) on the rubber boot are seated in the notches of seed guide.

    When replacing the rubber boot, install the rubber boot (A) on the seed guide (B) as shown.



  13. Install the seed guide assembly into the meter housing.

  14. Install and tighten the previously removed Torx® screws.

  15. Install the outer double eliminator assembly.

  16. Install the previously removed plates and the Torx® screws for the outer double eliminator. Tighten the Torx® screws.


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