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 closing wheel down force.

Decrease closing-wheel down force.

Closing wheels not firming soil around seed.

Insufficient closing wheel down force.

Increase closing wheel down force.

Closing wheel running on top of seed furrow.

Improper centering.

Align.

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 in rough seed bed.

Use additional down force on planting units.

Seed tube partially plugged or improperly installed.

Inspect seed tubes. Ensure that 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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