Adjusting Press and Closing Wheel Down Force

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Press Wheel (A)

Press wheel down force is adjustable by placing spring (B) using one-of-three settings (C, D, and E) based on soil conditions and seed depth. Maintain uniform down force on all press wheels for best seed-to-soil contact, which promotes germination and optimum emergence.

  • MAXIMUM DOWN FORCE (C) is used for deep seeding depth.
  • MEDIUM DOWN FORCE (D) is used for moderate seeding depth.
  • MINIMUM DOWN FORCE (E) is used for shallow seeding depth or to reduce mud build-up from wheels when operating in wet conditions.

Spring pressure should be removed only if mud builds up on press wheels.


A-Press Wheel
B-Adjustment Spring
C-MAX Down Force-Press Wheel
D-MED Down Force-Press Wheel
E-MIN Down Force-Press Wheel
F-Closing Wheel
G-Adjustment Spring
H-HEAVIEST Down Force-Closing Wheel
I-HEAVY Down Force-Closing Wheel
J-MED Down Force-Closing Wheel
K-LIGHT Down Force-Closing Wheel

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Closing Wheel (F)

Adjust closing wheel down-pressure to close furrow and leave loose soil over the seed.

Use no more closing wheel down-pressure than required to close furrow.

    Slow and/or erratic emergence can result if:

  • Excessive closing wheel down-pressure causes seed zone compaction.
  • A solid "ribbon" of soil is placed over the seed. This is generally caused by operating in wet soil conditions.
  • Furrow is not closed.

Place closing wheel spring (G) in one-of-four setting positions (H, I, J, K), which best suits your soil type, and closes furrow without compacting soil.

  • HEAVIEST FORCE (H)-Heaviest soil conditions.
  • HEAVY DOWN FORCE (I)-Heavy wet soil.
  • MEDIUM DOWN FORCE (J)-Most common soil types.
  • LIGHT DOWN FORCE (K)-Light, loose or sandy soil.


A-Press Wheel
B-Adjustment Spring
C-MAX Down Force-Press Wheel
D-MED Down Force-Press Wheel
E-MIN Down Force-Press Wheel
F-Closing Wheel
G-Adjustment Spring
H-HEAVIEST Down Force-Closing Wheel
I-HEAVY Down Force-Closing Wheel
J-MED Down Force-Closing Wheel
K-LIGHT Down Force-Closing Wheel

N49815
N49814
A63551

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