Filling the Central Seed Supply hopper

PREREQUISITES

  • Implement is coupled on the tractor.

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

  • All fans are switched off.

  1. Secure tractor and implement.
  2. Swing down the loading board.
  3. Swing down the steps.
  4. Unlock the lock lever 1.
  5. Open the hopper cover 2.
WARNING
Risk of chemical burns due to dressing dust
Before working with hazardous materials, put on the protective clothing recommended by the manufacturer.

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

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

    Mix 17,64 oz (500g) of talcum at 40 units per 50,000 grains to improve the sliding capacity of the seed.
  2. Fill the central seed hopper.
IMPORTANT
Hopper cover damage caused by personnel walking on it
If the hopper cover is damaged, the hopper will leak. Metering will be faulty.
Do not step on the hopper cover.
  1. Close hopper cover.
  2. Swing the steps up.
  3. Swing up the loading board.