Land Pride All Purpose Seeder APS1548 Operator's Manual - page 20
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Section 3: Adjustments
APS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313-354M
10/13/11
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Seed Cup Settings
Refer to Figure 3-6:
Each seed cup is equipped with a four-position gate. The
highest gate handle position shown is for small seeds,
the second and third positions are for larger seeds. The
forth position (Handle rotated fully down below the
bottom tab) sets the gate at wide open to allow complete
clean-out of seed cup.
Seed rate charts are based on the gate handle being set
in the highest position. Typically, most seeds will use the
highest gate handle position. If using larger seed and it is
not discharging properly, you can try using the other two
gate handle positions.
Seed Cup Settings
Figure 3-6
IMPORTANT: Most applications for this seeder
require the gate handle be placed in the highest
position.
MAKE SURE all gate handles are in the same
position before seeding.
Do Not set gate handles in the fourth position and
seed rate adjustment lever to the widest open
position (See Figure 3-7 on page 19) with seed in the
box unless complete clean out is desired.
NOTE: Always remove retaining pin (#1) shown in
Figure 3-3 on page 15 when you want to stop seed
cups from discharging product.
Gate Handle (Shown
In Highest Position)
Gate Handle Rotated To This
Position Fully Opens Gate To
Clean Out Seed.
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Calibrating & Adjusting Seeding Rate
1.
Use seed rate charts beginning on page 20 to
determine correct seeding rate and adjustments:
a. Decide which drive range is required (low or high
range). If necessary, change speed change
sprocket to accommodate correct speed range.
Refer to “Speed Change Sprocket” on page 16.
b. Refer to Figure 3-7: Move seed rate adjustment
lever to cup setting number obtained from the
seed rate charts. For best results, first move
adjustment lever all the way to the left and then to
the desired setting.
•
Increase setting if seed is lighter than average.
•
Decrease setting if seed is heavier than
average.
2.
Complete the following procedure to calibrate
dispersal rate for your specific seed.
a. Place several pounds of seed over three of the
seed cups at the outboard end of the seeder. Do
not allow any of the seed to reach other cups.
b. Lower seeder frame onto support blocks that will
support the rear roller just above ground level.
c. Rotate rear roller to make sure drive system is
working properly and seed cups are free from
foreign matter.
d. Place a drop cloth under the seeder to collect all
seeds that are metered out.
e. Make sure the three seed cups have plenty of
seed falling into them and not in the other cups.
f. Rotate rear roller the number of rotations noted in
the table below. Be sure to check the three feed
cups to make sure each cup has plenty of seed
coming into it.
Model
No
Rear Roller Rotations to Cover
1000 Sq. Ft.
1/10 ACRE
APS1548
103 rotations
450 rotations
APS1560
89 rotations
388 rotations
APS1572
73 rotations
319 rotations
APS1586
61 rotations
266 rotations
IMPORTANT: Seed rates provided in the charts
may be inconsistent with actual planting rates due to
seed size, weight, treatment, moisture content, ratio
of inert material to seed, different seed mixtures,
humidity, & ground preparation. Minor adjustments
to the cup setting may be needed to compensate.
NOTE: To determine seed rates for seeds not listed
in the charts, compare weight and size to those
listed and use a similar setting. Follow steps 1 to 3 to
calibrate seed rate.
NOTE: Rotate rear roller by grasping the roller at
the bottom and pulling away from the seeder and
pushing toward the seeder at the top of the roller.