CAUTION: Follow chemical manufacturers precautions when handling parts coated with seed treatments. Use proper skin, eye and respiratory protection.

IMPORTANT: Apply seed treatment to seed BEFORE applying talc lubricant to insure that treatment adheres to seed properly while minimizing buildup on meter components. If buildup of treatment still occurs, contact the chemical manufacturer for assistance.

Some insecticide-treated seed is coated with commercially applied talc.

NOTE: Excessive use of talc can reduce maximum meter output.

Apply any seed treatment to seed and allow to fully dry before placing in tanks. Under humid conditions, adding talc can improve metering performance. To add talc, perform the following.

If planting commercially-treated seed and no farmer-applied treatments are being used:

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper seeding, seed and treatment mixes must be free of clumps.

NOTE: Talc should be mixed proportionately and thoroughly while seed is being placed in tanks.

Talc can be mixed with seed prior to being placed in tanks.

Apply 3.8 L (16 cups) of talc proportionately to seed in each 1761 L (50 bu.) tank or 5.2 L (22 cups) of talc proportionately to seed in 2465 L (70 bu.) tank. Adjust this rate as necessary so all seeds become coated with talc, while avoiding an accumulation of talc in bottom of tank.

Double talc application for small seed sizes, seeds with heavy treatment, or for humid planting conditions. Mix seed thoroughly.

NOTE: Using sticky seed treatments which leave a wet coating on seed is not recommended.

IMPORTANT: If farmer-applied treatments are used, follow chemical manufacturers recommendations carefully. Dry powder treatments are generally recommended. HIGH-OIL-CONTENT TREATMENTS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.

Chemical reaction between farmer-applied seed treatments and treatments commercially applied to seed can cause seed treatments to become sticky. Certain temperature and humidity levels can further complicate material compatibility.

Check with the chemical and seed supplier for treatment compatibility.

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