Set Front and Rear Tanks to Empty Simultaneously (lbs/acre)

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Two Tank Example—350 bu.

A - Front Tank, 150 bu.

B - Rear Tank, 200 bu.

To set tanks to empty on an identical product simultaneously, split the total application rate (kg/hectare) between the tanks and adjust the meter settings to the proper ratio.

IMPORTANT: Sample chart illustrated. Do not use sample chart to calibrate machine setting. This non-typical example is based on the same meter roller used in all tanks. Identify actual meter rollers on machine and use corresponding charts to calculate ratios and rate adjustments.

NOTE: Example based on a desired application rate of 60 lbs/acre with tanks filled to capacity.

FORMULA:

Front Tank (150 bu.) ÷ Combined Tanks (350 bu.) = Front Tank % (0.429) x Application Rate (60 lbs/acre) = Rate for Front Tank (25.7 lbs/acre)

Rear Tank (200 bu.) ÷ Combined Tanks (350 bu.) = Rear Tank % (0.571) x Application Rate (60 lbs/acre) = Rate for Rear Tank (34.3 lbs/acre)

Example
Tank (Ratio)	Calculation	Rate
Front Tank (42.9 %)	60 lbs/acre x 0.429	25.7 lbs/acre
Rear Tank (57.1 %)	60 lbs/acre x 0.571	34.3 lbs/acre