Adjusting the placement depth on the TwinTeC Special coulter

NOTE
The adjustment of the seed placement depth must be adapted to the respective operating conditions. The optimum adjustment can only be determined during field operation.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Adjusting the coulter pressure

The seed placement depth is adjusted with two adjustment spindles. The adjustment spindles are located on the right and left side of the implement respectively.

  1. Put the universal operating tool 1 on the adjustment shaft 2.

The scale 1 serves as orientation.

  1. To reduce the seed placement depth:

    Turn the universal operating tool counter-clockwise -

or

To increase the seed placement depth:

Turn the universal operating tool clockwise +.
  1. Position the grid 2 such that a groove is at the top.
  2. Take off the universal operating tool and allow the catch 1 to engage in the groove.

  3. To check the setting:

    Seed for 30m at working speed and then check the work pattern.

For fine seeds, cereals or legumes, the press roller must be installed at different positions.

  1. Remove the nut 1.
  2. Remove the washer 2.
  3. Remove the bolt 5.

  4. To spread fine seeds or cereals:

    install the press rollers in the lower position.

or

To spread legumes:

install the press rollers in the upper position.
  1. Install the bolt 5.
  2. Install the washer 2.
  3. Install the nut 1 and tighten it.