Clean Vacuum Manifold System

Dirt or seed inoculant/treatment may build up in vacuum manifold system and cause low vacuum at planting units. This could result in loss of seed metering accuracy.

Clean air manifold system at least once a week during operation, or more often in severe dusty conditions.

Clean as follows:

1. Start vacuum motor.

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2. One at a time, remove vacuum hoses (A) from meters. Shake the hose for a few seconds and replace it on the meter.

A-Vacuum Hose

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3. Remove end cap (A) from both center and wing manifold tubes.

A-End Cap

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