Changing Planting Depth

Planting depth is controlled by the planting unit gauge wheels (B). Adjust planting depth as follows:

Raise planter to remove weight from unit gauge wheels. Lift depth adjusting handle (A) and move it forward to decrease planting depth. Move the handle rearward to increase planting depth.

If small increments are desired, "walk" the handle from side to side. Each adjusting hole will change planting depth 6 mm (1/4 in.). Adjust all rows to the same setting as a starting point.

NOTE: When operating in the field, lower the planter only when the tractor is moving forward. This will prevent the planter openers and seed tubes from clogging in moist soil conditions.

Lower planter and drive at normal planting speed. Check the planting depth of all rows.

NOTE: Closing wheel down force can affect seed placement and depth. Do not use more force than is necessary to close the seed furrow, especially in light soils.

Do not consider the entire center ridge left by the closing wheels as part of the seed depth. The loose soil in this ridge serves as mulch.

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