Align Disk Opener-Split-Row

IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to fertilizer openers. Any adjustments to opener alignment made on one side of the machine must be duplicated on the opposite side of the machine. Use caution when folding the machine the first time after maintenance is complete. Fold machine very slowly to ensure fertilizer openers do not contact each other.

Any fertilizer opener alignment change made on one side of the machine must be exactly duplicated on the opposite side of machine. This must be done to prevent openers from contacting each other when folding. Use caution when raising, lowering, and folding the machine for the first time after any adjustment to fertilizer opener alignment. Make sure castings (A) and (B) do not hit each other when machine is folded.

IMPORTANT: On certain frame configurations, some opener locations are limited.

IMPORTANT: Avoid crop injury. Inspect fertilizer opener placement on frame before operation.

Fertilizer openers are set at a nominal distance off of the seed furrow at the factory. Verify fertilizer opener offset on every row before operating the planter. Improperly placed fertilizer has the potential to cause crop injury, depending on fertilizer product and application rate. Discuss fertilizer placement with the fertilizer supplier to determine the optimum offset for the rate and product applied.

Fertilizer placement is adjustable from 64 mm to 89 mm (2.5 in. to 3.5 in.) to the outside of the seed furrow in most locations. After any change in location, raise and lower machine slowly and watch for interference.

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A-Opener Casting
B-Opener Casting

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1. To change alignment of fertilizer opener, loosen L-bolt nuts (A) and slide opener to right or left until opener disk is at desired location.

2. Snug L-bolt nuts (A) until opener is square with and touching the bottom of tubular frame. Tighten L-bolt nuts (A) to specification.

Specification

L-Bolt Nuts -Torque 175 N·m (129 lb-ft)

3. Check fertilizer opener offset from seed opener furrow by doing the following:

  • Lower planter until fertilizer opener and seed openers just scratch the ground.
  • Drive forward 3.7 m (12 ft).
  • Measure offset between fertilizer opener furrow and seed opener furrow.
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A-L-Bolt Nuts

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