How to Use Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts

  1. IMPORTANT: A field check must be done to verify the application rate. (See CHECK FERTILIZER RATES in this section.)

    This system is NOT recommended for use with suspension fertilizers.

    NOTE: The unit mounted single disk opener comes equipped with number 2.5 nozzles installed. Number 5 nozzles are also provided. Other sizes must be purchased through service parts. See your John Deere dealer.

    Refer to rate chart for the fertilizer opener installed on machine and select approximate application rate desired for row width being planted.

  2. Pump range is given at top of Liquid Fertilizer Application Rate chart.

  3. Set range of pump drive.

  4. Next to approximate application rate selected, note pump setting, and travel speed.

  5. Adjust pump to pump setting number.

  6. Install recommended in-line orifice or nozzle (shown next to the rate on the rate chart).

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