Vacuum Meter

SymptomProblemSolution

Not planting.

Empty seed boxes.

Fill up seed boxes.

 

Low vacuum level.

Increase vacuum level.

 

Seed tubes damaged.

Inspect seed tubes.

Incorrect spacing between seeds.

Seed disk holes plugged.

Clean seed disks.

 

Chemical treatment of seeds caused deposition and seeds stick together.

Follow recommended use and application procedure.

 

Worn meter brushes.

Replace brushes.

 

Low vacuum level.

Increase vacuum level.

 

Rusty meter chains.

Lubricate chains.

 

Worn meter seals.

Replace seals.

 

Badly adjusted seed disk hubs.

Readjust.

 

Incorrect vacuum level.

Adjust level of control valve.

 

Malfunctioning pressure gauge.

Check gauge air duct. Clean if plugged. Replace if damaged.

 

Worn seed disks.

Replace.

 

Seed tubes incorrectly installed or damaged.

Reinstall or replace seed tubes. Check that tube clamp is correctly mounted.

 

Chemically treated seeds stick together in cells.

Increase lubricating talc sprinkling rate.

Low seed population.

Seed disk holes plugged.

Clean disks. For sorghum and beet—install knockout assembly or replace worn knockout assembly.

 

"Dirty" seed obstructing vacuum ducts.

Use clean seeds. For sorghum and beet—install knockout assembly or replace worn knockout assembly.

 

Seed disk scraper lost.

Install new scraper.

 

Chemically treated seeds stick together in cells.

Add lubricating talc to seed boxes.

 

The chemical treatment of seeds causes deposits and seeds to stick together.

Follow recommended use and application procedure.

 

Rusty meter chains.

Lubricate chains.

 

Worn meter seals.

Replace seals.

 

Worn seed disks.

Replace disks.

 

Cavities being formed in seed box.

Use smaller seeds.

Add lubricating talc to seed boxes.

Clean seed meters and boxes.

 

Seed size not compatible with disks.

Use correct seed disks.

 

Excessive slip of meter.

Reduce down force applied to meter.

Readjust seed transmission.

 

Vacuum level very low.

Increase vacuum level.

 

Incorrectly mounted meter brush.

Install correctly.

 

Incorrect transmission setting.

Use setting recommended in planting population tables.

High planting population.

High vacuum level.

Adjust level of control valve.

 

Malfunctioning pressure gauge.

Check gauge air duct. Clean if plugged. Replace if damaged.

 

Worn seed disks.

Replace disks.

 

Seed size not compatible with disks.

Use correct seed disks.

Seed tubes obstructed.

Planter goes backward when lowered.

Lower while tractor is traveling forward.

 

The steering wheel turns when the planter is lowered and stationary (4x4 Tractors).

Do not turn steering wheel when the planter is lowered and stationary.

Uneven seed depth.

Ground very uneven.

Use springs to apply down force to meters.

 

Seed tubes partially obstructed or incorrectly installed.

Inspect seed tubes. Check if tubes are installed correctly.

Premature blower motor seal failure.

Incorrect hydraulic connections.

Reconnect hydraulic hoses.

Low vacuum level.

Hydraulic hoses incorrectly connected.

Reconnect hoses.

 

Vacuum hoses to meters are not connected to pressure gauge.

Connect.

 

Incorrectly adjusted control valve.

Adjust level of control valve.

 

System obstructed with powder.

Clean system.

 

Hoses twisted or compressed.

Change their positions.

 

Blower protector obstructed with powder or seed additive.

Clean protector.

 

Meter box's clip is not secured.

Attach clip to chamber.

 

Worn or folded meter seals.

Inspect sealings. Reposition or replace sealings.

 

Multiple air system mounted without O-rings.

Add O-rings.

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