Leveling Machines Equipped with No Mast (Non CCS Planters)

1. NOTE: To level CCS machines, see ADJUST FRAME HEIGHT AND LEVEL MACHINE (CCS Machines Only) in Attach Machine section.

   NOTE: Machine frame height must be set before leveling machine. See ADJUSTING FRAME HEIGHT in this section.

   Lift assist wheels (A) support the rear of planter and prevent it from tipping over.

   
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   A - Lift Assist Wheels

   Drive tractor and machine onto level ground. Lower to planting position while driving forward.

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2. NOTE: On machines without a center mast bracket, level the machine by adjusting the rockshaft lower limit.

   
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   1720 Shown

   
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   A - Frame

   B - Planting Units

   C - Center Link

   D - Parallel Arms

   Level machine frame (A) front-to-rear with tractor center link (C).

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3. Check to be sure planting units (B) are parallel with ground when in planting position. Adjust lift assist wheels and or drive-gauge wheels as needed.

4. When planting, parallel arms (D) must be parallel to the ground.

   Periodically check machine to be certain planting units are running level.

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   1720 16-Row

   
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   Other Machines

   A - Dimension

   B - Machine

   C - Quick-Coupler

   D - Adjustment Rod

   E - Wheel Stops

   Raise machine and check to see if dimension (A) between machine (B) and quik-coupler (C) is at least 76 mm (3 in.). If not, adjust lift assist wheels as follows:

   1720 16-RN and 12-RW ONLY: Increase dimension (A) with lift assist wheel cylinder adjustment rod (D).

   OTHER LIFT ASSIST MACHINES: Increase dimension (A) with lift assist wheel stops (E).

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