Lowering Locked Up Split Row Units

1. Raise machine.

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NOTE: Lift arm (A) is stored in end of machine wing frame.

2. Engage lift arm in spring retaining strap (B) and rotate rearward until spring moves to other side of pivot.

A-Lift Arm
B-Spring Retaining Strap

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CAUTION: Avoid injury. Head of pins (B) and (D) must be hooked over edge of parallel arm. Lift arm may slip if not properly hooked.

3. Install lift arm (A) on opposite side of spring retaining strap with front pin (B) on TOP side of parallel arm (C) and rear pin (D) on BOTTOM side of parallel arm (C).

A-Lift Arm
B-Front Pin
C-Parallel Arm
D-Rear Pin

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4. Raise planting unit with lift arm until compression link (A) disengages bushing (B) on lower parallel arm. Spring mechanism should "click" when this happens.

5. Lower unit with lift arm.

6. Remove hopper.

A-Compression Link
B-Bushing

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7. Push lock (B) back to release drive tabs (A).

A-Drive Tabs
B-Lock

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8. If lowered units are equipped with vacuum meters, remove cap (C) and install vacuum hose (A) on manifold fitting (B).

9. Repeat steps 2 thru 8 on remaining rows to be lowered.

10. Set down force on lowered units as desired.

A-Vacuum Hose
B-Manifold Fitting
C-Cap

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