Use of Powdered Graphite with Finger Pick-Up
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:
Graphite will filter down into finger pick-up mechanism 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.
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.
NOTE:
If graphite is building up in bottom of hopper, reduce amount accordingly.
Add powdered graphite into each hopper 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.) |
| 80,000 Kernel Seed Corn Unit |
15 mL (1 Tbls.) or (0.5 oz) |
| Insecticide Treated Seed |
| 80,000 Kernel Seed Corn Unit |
15 mL (1 Tbls.) or (0.5 oz) |
NOTE:
Every seed should be visibly gray when coated properly.
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