Lubrication-Finger Pick-Up

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

IMPORTANT: Graphite will filter down into finger pick-up mechanism and insure proper lubrication. John Deere Graphite provides a dry lubrication. Some types have an oil base and will form a gummy residue on parts. Graphite does not eliminate need for proper and regular lubrication indicated in lubrication charts.

IMPORTANT: When using the meters the first time each season, in addition to adding graphite to CCS tanks, add 9 mL (0.6 Tbls.) or 0.3 oz to each row unit.

Add powdered graphite (part No. B33379) to each bulk hopper at the following rate per fill:

Graphite Application
Unit Size Amount of Graphite Per Fill
50 Bushel Tank 470 mL (32 Tbls.) or 16 oz
35 Bushel Tank 328 mL (22 Tbls.) or 11 oz
80,000 Kernel Seed Corn Unit 9 mL (0.6 Tbls.) or 0.3 oz

 

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