Use of Powdered Graphite with Radial Bean Meter

IMPORTANT: Some insecticide-treated seed is 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: Regular use of powdered graphite reduces wear of metering components and prolongs life of meter. Graphite will filter down into radial bean meter 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.

NOTE: Any additives other than John Deere powdered graphite in radial bean meters may leave residue on parts that could affect planting rates.

NOTE: If graphite is building up in bottom of hopper, reduce amount accordingly.

Add powdered graphite into each hopper of soybeans at the following rate per fill.

Max Emerge Hopper Graphite Application Rate
Hopper Size Amount of Graphite
58 L (1.6 bu.) 15 mL (1 Tbls.)
106 L (3 bu.) 30 mL (2 Tbls.)
22.7 kg (50 lb) Soybean Bag 15 mL (1 Tbls.) or (0.5 oz)

 

With rough-textured soybeans or treated soybeans, extra graphite added regularly with seed will improve seed flow into meter.

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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 to each bulk hopper of soybeans at the following rate per fill:

CCS Graphite Application Rate
CCS Tank Size Amount of Graphite Per Fill
1233 L (35 bu.) Bulk Tank 328 mL (22 Tbls.) or (11 oz)
1762 L (50 bu.) Bulk Tank 470 mL (32 Tbls.) or (16 oz)
22.7 kg (50 lb) Soybean Bag 9 mL (0.6 Tbls.) or (0.3 oz)

 

NOTE: Every seed should be visibly grey when coated properly.

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