If you can see a gap between the gauge wheel and the disc opener on your planter's row units, dry soil will be allowed to enter into the seed furrow, creating an environment with uneven heat and moisture. These tips show you how to prevent this problem. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.
Did you know that your row units are potentially lying to you? You may think you know where they're placing seed, but unseen wear on the gauge wheel arm, depth rocker and pivot bolt may mean seed is being placed unevenly across the width of the planter. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.
Make sure to check the parallel arm linkage on your planter. The parallel arm linkage makes sure that your row unit is riding smoothly. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.
Row cleaners are a must for your planter. You want to make sure they remove all of the residue so that your seed is only in contact with soil. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.
As your planter goes through the field, the turning disc openers can contact the bottom of the seed tube, which can eventually wear off the end of the seed tube. For good seed placement, inspect your seed tubes to make sure there's no wear at the bottom of them. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.
The closing system at the back of your planter's row units is a key factor in getting good crop emergence. Once the seeds are placed in the furrow, it’s important that the closing system is in proper condition to close the furrow with good seed-to-soil contact. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.
It's important to make sure you set your planter bar height so your parallel arms run level with the ground. When your parallel arms run uphill to the bar you limit the amount of travel that you have for the row-unit. As you start to go over any sort of terrain your row-unit may bottom out on that stop and you'll be planting shallow. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.
Your planter's parallel arm linkage makes sure that your row-unit is riding smoothly through the field. If there’s wear in these components, you’ll have an inconsistent depth, leading to inconsistent emergence. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.
Good seed to soil contact is important. If a seed gets hung up on the furrow it will have a hard time imbibing water and germinating. That's where seed firmers come in. Here's what you need to know about using and maintaining them. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.
Vibration caused by mechanical components like chains and sprockets can take a properly performing meter and cause it to create skips, doubles, and spacing errors. These tips from Precision Planting show you how to ensure your drive system is working smoothly. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.
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