Rate Check-Method One

1. Make all adjustments as shown on rate chart for seed or fertilizer to be checked.

2. Fill box level-full in field, then pull machine a short distance to settle seed or fertilizer. Refill box exactly level-full.

3. Mark wing drive wheel and drill specified number of wheel revolutions (see chart below) to obtain one hectare (acre).

4. Carefully weigh seed or fertilizer required to refill box level-full.

5. Compare weight of seed or fertilizer required to fill box with predetermined rate.

6. Adjust seed meter (or fertilizer gear case) to compensate for any variation between weight desired and amount actually drilled. Adjust feed rates accordingly.

Number of Feeds 21 24 26 a13 17 20 21 16
Spacing of Feeds 15 cm (6 in.) 15 cm (6 in.) 15 cm (6 in.) 19 cm (7.5 in.) 19 cm (7.5 in.) 19 cm (7.5 in.) 19 cm (7.5 in.) 25 cm (10 in.)
Tire Size bWheel Revolutions Per Hectare (Acre)
7.6 x 15 in. 4 Ply Rib Impl.       1851 (749)        
7.6 x 15 in. 6 Ply Double Rib       1735 (702)        
7.6 x 20 in. 4 Ply Rib Impl. 1075 (435) 936 (379) 860 (348)   1075 (435) 936 (379) 860 (348) 860 (348)
7.6 x 20 in. 6 Ply Double Rib 1043 (422) 909 (368) 835 (338)   1043 (422) 909 (368) 835 (338) 835 (338)
aSmall box only.
bRevolutions shown are for tires inflated to recommended pressure.

 

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