Row Units

Symptom Problem Solution

Row units on right-hand side of machine not planting.

Right-hand drive shaft cotter pin sheared.

Repair cause of pin shearing and replace cotter pin.

Row units on left-hand side of machine not planting.

Left-hand drive shaft cotter pin(s) sheared.

Repair cause of pin shearing and replace cotter pin.

Seed tubes plugging.

Machine rolling backward when lowering.

Lower machine while moving forward.

Turning tractor steering wheel when machine is down and stationary. (Four Wheel Drive Tractors Only.)

Avoid turning tractor when machine is down and stationary.

Inconsistent seed depth.

Planting in rough seed bed.

Use down force spring attachment on planting units.

Seed tubes partially plugged or improperly installed.

Inspect seed tubes. Ensure seed tubes are hooked properly in unit shank.

Closing wheels leave severe imprint in soil.

Too much spring force.

Adjust closing wheel spring.

Closing wheels not firming soil around seed.

Insufficient spring force.

Adjust closing wheel spring.

Closing wheel running on top of seed furrow.

Improper centering.

Realign.

Closing wheel not applying equal force.

Closing wheel frame not level.

Re-level.

Consistent shearing of drill shaft cotter pin.

Drill shaft not aligned properly.

Loosen bearing and align shaft.

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