Adjust Press and Closing Wheel Downforce

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A - Press Wheel

B - Adjustment Spring

C - Press Wheel—Maximum Downforce

D - Press Wheel—Medium Downforce

E - Press Wheel—Minimum Downforce

F - Closing Wheel

G - Adjustment Spring

H - Heaviest Downforce

I - Heavy Downforce

J - Medium Downforce

K - Light Downforce

PRESS WHEEL

To promote germination and optimum emergence, maintain a uniform downforce on all press wheels. Set the press wheel (A) downforce to one of the following positions to achieve the best seed-to-soil contact.

• Maximum downforce (C) is used for deep seeding depth.
• Medium downforce (D) is used for moderate seeding depth.
• Minimum downforce (E) is used for shallow seeding depth or to reduce mud buildup on the wheels when operating in wet conditions.

CLOSING WHEEL

Do not use excessive downforce on the closing wheels. Use enough force to crumble the furrow wall and cover the seed with soil without compacting the seed zone.

Place the adjustment spring (G) in one-of-four positions (H, I, J, K). The following positions are recommended starting points. Perform field checks to verify the setting.

• Heaviest downforce (H)—Heaviest soil conditions
• Heavy downforce (I)—Heavy moist soil
• Medium downforce (J)—Most common soil types
• Light downforce (K)—Light, loose, or sandy soil