Row Units

Symptom Problem Solution

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

Right-hand drill-shaft drive coupler cotter pin sheared.

Repair cause of pin shearing and replace cotter pin.

Row units on left-hand wing frame not planting.

Left-hand drill-shaft drive coupler cotter pin sheared.

Repair cause of pin shearing and replace cotter pin.

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.

Align.

Closing wheels not applying equal force.

Closing-wheel frame not level.

Adjust.

Consistent shearing of drill-shaft cotter pin.

Drill shaft not aligned properly.

Loosen bearing and align shaft.

Seed tubes plugging.

Planter rolling backward when lowering.

Lower planter while moving forward.

Inconsistent seed depth.

Planting rough seed bed.

Use down force spring attachment on planting units.

Seed tube partially plugged or improperly installed.

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

All row units not planting on planter.

Cotter pin in contact drive tire sprocket to seed transmission sheared.

Repair cause of pin shearing and replace cotter pin.

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