Cleaning Out Seed Hoppers and Metering Units

Vacuum Meter

IMPORTANT: If the rockshaft row units are raised to the full vertical position the fan will not operate during this cleanout procedure. For purposes of cleaning, leave the rockshaft in the field transport position or, in the case of 76 cm (30 in.) row spacing, in the locked out position.

1. Raise machine into field transport position.

2. Ensure that tractor is in park or parking brake is on.

3. Install service locks on wheel modules, ensuring that outer mainframe wheels are locked up.

4. Position Plant/Transport switch on frame control box in Neutral or Transport position.

causym CAUTION: Avoid injury of bystanders. If the rockshaft row units are raised and not locked out with the cylinder service or storage locks , placing the SCV into the lower position will cause the rockshafts to lower.

NOTE: Since Plant/Transport switch is in neutral position or transport position, frame will not lower.

5. Position frame lift SCV into retract detent position.

NOTE: Fan is off since frame is up. The row unit switch keeps fan disabled.

6. Empty CCS tanks. See CLEANING OUT CCS TANKS in Central Commodity System section.

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NOTE: If the Purge Hoses/Plant Or Tank Cleanout switch is not returned to the PLANT/TANK CLEANOUT position, the machine will not function for planting.

7. Flip Purge Hoses/Plant Or Tank Cleanout switch (A) located in front of CCS tanks to the PURGE HOSES position.

8. Adjust CCS fan control knob (B) until 20 inches of tank pressure is achieved to guarantee good cleanout.


A-Fan Switch
B-CCS Fan Control Knob

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9. Remove seed meter catch pan (A) from storage location.


A-Storage Location

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causym CAUTION: Use caution if using seed treatments when opening meter doors. Chemical can cause eye, skin, or breathing problems. Wear mask, gloves, and goggles. Read and follow safety instructions on the chemical supplier's label.

10. Install seed meter catch pan (A) on row unit as shown, open vacuum meter dome and slowly remove seed disk to purge seed from hose and meter housing. Repeat for all rows.

NOTE: If the Purge Hoses/Plant Or Tank Cleanout switch is not returned to the PLANT/TANK CLEANOUT position, the machine will not function for planting.

11. Return to center of machine and flip Purge Hoses/Plant Or Tank Cleanout switch to the PLANT/TANK CLEANOUT position.

12. Return seed meter catch pan to storage position.

Plateless Meters

IMPORTANT: If the rockshaft row units are raised to the full vertical position the fan will not operate during this cleanout procedure. For purposes of cleaning, leave the rockshaft in the field transport position or, in the case of 76 cm (30 in.) row spacing, in the locked out position.

1. Raise machine into field transport position.

2. Ensure that tractor is in park or parking brake is on.

3. Position Plant/Transport switch on frame control box in Neutral or Transport position.

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A-Seed Meter Catch Pan

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causym CAUTION: Avoid injury of bystanders. If the rockshaft row units are raised and not locked out with the cylinder service or storage locks , placing the SCV into the lower position will cause the rockshafts to lower.

NOTE: Since Plant/Transport switch is in neutral position or transport position, frame will not lower.

4. Snap frame lift SCV into lower position.

5. Install service locks on wheel modules, ensuring that outer mainframe wheels are locked up.

NOTE: Fan is off since frame is up. The row unit switch keeps fan disabled.

6. Empty CCS tanks. See CLEANING OUT CCS TANKS in Central Commodity System section.

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7. Flip Purge Hoses/Plant Or Tank Cleanout switch (A) located on cradle in front of CCS tanks to the PURGE HOSES position.

8. Adjust CCS fan control knob until 20 inches of tank pressure is achieved to guarantee good cleanout.


A-Fan Switch
B-CCS Fan Control Knob

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causym CAUTION: Use caution if using seed treatments when opening meter doors. Chemical can cause eye, skin, or breathing problems. Wear mask, gloves, and goggles. Read and follow safety instructions on the chemical supplier's label.

9. Going from row to row, move seed away from outlet of hose inside meter hopper, this will allow all of the remaining seed in the line to be emptied out.

NOTE: If the Purge Hoses/Plant Or Tank Cleanout switch is not returned to the PLANT/TANK CLEANOUT position, the machine will not function for planting.

10. Return to center of machine and flip Purge Hoses/Plant Or Tank Cleanout switch to the PLANT/TANK CLEANOUT position.

11. Remove meters from each row unit and empty seed into a container.

12. Reinstall meter on row unit.

13. Repeat for all rows.

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