Filling Seed Hoppers

CAUTION: Follow chemical manufacturer's precautions when handling parts coated with seed treatments. Use proper skin, eye and respiratory protection.

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

If using 58L (1.6 bu) hoppers, remove lid (A) and latch it to front of hopper.

A-Lid

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If using 106L (3 bu) hoppers, unlatch rubber strap (A) and lift lid (B) up and back to slide lid rearward. Tabs on front of lid will hold lid in place while filling hopper.

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

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

For more information, see USE OF TALC LUBRICANT in Operating the Vacuum Meter section or USING POWDERED GRAPHITE in Operating the Plateless Meter section.

A-Rubber Strap
B-Lid

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