Meter Setup for Confectionary Sunflower

Move vacuum meter baffle tab (A) to upper position (B).

IMPORTANT: Use field checks to verify and fine tune the double eliminator setting.

Adjust double eliminator as follows:

Turn cam nut (C) to move top of double eliminator (D) toward center of housing as far as possible. Tighten screw (E).

Use regular (long) vacuum meter brush.

TALC APPLICATION

IMPORTANT: Some insecticide-treated seed is coated with commercially applied talc. It is important that the recommended amount of talc be added in addition to talc already on the seed.

Talc Application
Hopper Size Amount of Talc
58L (1.6 bu) 120 mL (1/2 cup)
106L (3 bu) 240 mL (1 cup)

 

For vacuum level, see VACUUM LEVEL FOR CONFECTIONARY SUNFLOWER in Operating the Vacuum Meter section.

A35259

Upper Baffle Position

A47009

Regular (Long) Brush


A-Tab
B-Upper Position
C-Cam Nut
D-Double Eliminator
E-Screw

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