Adjusting Press and Closing Wheel Down Force

PRESS WHEEL

Press wheel (A) down force is adjustable by placing spring (B) using one-of-three settings (C, D, and E) based on soil conditions and seed depth. Maintain uniform down force on all press wheels for best seed-to-soil contact, which promotes germination and optimum emergence.

MAXIMUM DOWN FORCE (C) is used for deep seeding depth.

MEDIUM DOWN FORCE (D) is used for moderate seeding depth.

MINIMUM DOWN FORCE (E) is used for shallow seeding depth or to reduce mud build-up from wheels when operating in wet conditions.

CLOSING WHEEL

When properly adjusted, closing wheel (F) crumbles the furrow wall to bury seed in loose soil, without compacting the seed zone. Use no more down force than required to close the furrow. Slow or erratic emergence can result if furrow is not closed or heavy closing wheel down force causes seed zone compaction.

Place closing wheel adjustment spring (G) in one-of-four setting positions (H, I, J, K), which best suits the soil type, and closes furrow without compacting soil.

HEAVIEST FORCE (H)-Heaviest soil conditions.

HEAVY DOWN FORCE (I)-Heavy wet soil.

MEDIUM DOWN FORCE (J)-Most common soil types.

LIGHT DOWN FORCE (K)-Light, loose or sandy soil.

A-Press Wheel
B-Adjustment Spring
C-Press Wheel-Maximum Down Force
D-Press Wheel-Medium Down Force
E-Press Wheel-Minimum Down Force
F-Closing Wheel
G-Adjustment Spring
H-Heaviest Down Force
I-Heavy Down Force
J-Medium Down Force
K-Light Down Force

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