Filling Seed Hoppers

If using 58L (1.6 bu.) hoppers, remove lid (A) and snap on front of hopper with latch.

If using 106L (3 bu.) hoppers, remove lid and place in a safe location where they won't be damaged while filling hoppers.

Remove any build-up of trash, dust, or seed treatment that may occur from the bottom of the hopper and the seed meter before filling the hopper with seed.

Some commercially-applied seed treatments or farmer-applied seed treatments may cause a deterioration in seed singling, spacing accuracy, and seed flow into the vacuum seed meter. To minimize these adverse effects, John Deere Talc Lubricant should be used whenever treated seed is being used.

If planting commercially-treated seed and no farmer-applied treatments are being used:

Spread 1/2 cup of talc over the top of each hopper full of seeds after filling the hopper. Adjust this rate as necessary so all seeds become coated with talc, while avoiding an accumulation of talc in the bottom of the hopper.

For small seed sizes, seeds with heavy treatment, or for humid planting conditions, increasing the rate to one cup per hopper full of seed and mixing thoroughly may be required.

If adding a farmer-applied treatment to the seed:

Fill the seed hopper 3/4 full with seed and apply the recommended amount of seed treatment to the seed.

Following manufacturers recommendations, thoroughly mix the treatment into the seed to get uniform coverage of treatment on the seed.

Apply 1/2 cup of talc to the seed and mix thoroughly again. Adjust this rate as recommended above for small seeds, seed with heavy treatment, or for humid planting conditions.

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58L (1.6 Bu.) Seed Hopper

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IMPORTANT: Be sure to apply the seed treatment to the seed BEFORE applying talc lubricant to insure that the treatment adheres to the seed properly while minimizing buildup on meter components. If buildup of treatment still occurs, contact your chemical manufacturer for assistance.

Replace hopper lids after hoppers have been filled. If lids are left off, dust and dirt can accumulate in the seed metering mechanism, causing excessive wear.

NOTE: Using liquid hopper applied seed treatments which leave a wet coating on the seed is not recommended.

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