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Section 2: Operating Instructions
2-16/09
OS1548 and OS1572 Overseeder (S/N 166724+) 308-303M
Land Pride
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General Operating Instructions
Once you have read the operators manual, properly
installed you Land Pride Overseeder to the tractors
3-point hitch, ran through the Operating Check List, filled
the hopper with seed, and calibrated the unit for proper
seed rate delivery, it’s time to do some serious seeding.
The power to run the horizontal rotor shaft, which is
equipped with the vertically mounted slitter knives, is
provide by the tractors 540 rpm PTO. You should have
already set the desired slitter depth by adjusting the
height of the side-mounted gauge wheels or the front
mounted anti-scalping roller, whichever one your unit is
so equipped with. The only other means of achieving
slitter depth control, if your unit is equipped with the rear
drive roller only, is by maintaining the depth stop control
on the draft-links of your tractors three-point hitch.
The OS1548 and OS1572 have ground driven seed
delivery systems. The power to drive the seed metering
system comes from the forward momentum of the
tractor. As the tractor moves forward the ground driven
rear roller compactor or side mounted gauge wheels
transfer power via chain driven sprockets to the seed
metering system so the seed rate remains constant and
in direct proportion to the distance traveled and is
affected very little by actual ground speed. The most
accurate and productive seed rate applications will
usually be achieved between three and 5 miles per hour.
Seeding should not be attempted in wet or muddy
conditions.
Now that you understand how it works its time to begin
seeding. You should already have removed any large
stones or obstacles from the area you plan to seed. Line
the tractor up for the first pass and choose a tractor gear
selection that will deliver a ground speed of
approximately 3-5mph. Lower the three-point hitch and
seeder slowly to a point approximately six inches off of
the ground. Raise the tractor RPM slightly and engage
PTO. Raise PTO speed to 540 rpm and begin driving
forward slowly at first until you get comfortable with what
you are doing. As you approach the end of the lane you
are seeding slow down and come to a stop. Raise the
Overseeder off of the ground approximately six inches.
With Overseeder raised, line up for your next pass and
repeat the process. Look back often and avoid making
very sharp turns with your Overseeder on the ground if
you expect to develop a uniform seeding pattern. The
more experienced you become the better you will get at
developing beautiful seed plots and beautiful lawns.
Always clean the seeder out and perform all
maintenance prescribed in the Operator’s Manual at the
end of each planting. Never leave seed stored in the
hopper or seed cups for prolonged periods.