Filling the Central Seed Supply hopper

REQUIREMENTS

  • The implement is coupled to the tractor.

  • When working in the dark, the hopper interior lighting is switched on.

  • All fans are switched off.

  1. Secure the tractor and implement.
  2. Swivel down the ladder.
  3. Fold up the loading board.
IMPORTANT
Hopper cover damage caused by people walking on it
If the hopper cover is damaged, the hopper is not sealed. Metering will be faulty.
Do not step on the hopper cover.
  1. Unlock the locking lever 1.
  2. Open the hopper cover 2.

The grain shape or the dressing can cause the seed to be poorly conveyed.

  1. If seeds remains on the sieves 1 during the filling procedure:

    Mix 500g of talcum with 40 units of 50,000 grains each to improves the sliding capacity of the seed.
WARNING
Risk of chemical burns by dressing dust
Before working with hazardous materials, put on the protective clothing recommended by the manufacturer.
  1. Fill the central seed hopper.

  2. Clean the cover seal and sealing surface.
  3. Close the hopper cover 2.
  4. Swivel up the ladder.
  5. Fold the loading board.