GS840-2

Legume Seebox (Small Hopper)

• Alfalfa
• Bermuda
• Carpet Grass
• Centipede
• Clover – Ladino
• Clover – Red
• Cosmos – Bipinnatus
• Dixie Crimson
• Lespedza
• Millet
• Pennsicola Bahai
• Rape
• Sorghum
• Switchgrass

All small round types seeds that flow easily and are generally plantly at a fairly low rate, typically from as low as 3 lbs. per acre to about 65 lbs. per acre. This would include all clover, alfalfa, brassicas and many flowers that have seed counts from about 100,000 seeds/lb to well over 7,000,000 seeds/lb. The seed size diameter would be from about 3/16″ (5 mm) to as small as 1/128″ (0.019 mm).

The seed rate adjustment for the small hopper is located on the left side of the hopper behind the panel standing at the rear of the machine. To increase the seed rate, turn the knob on the left side of the hopper clockwise and then lock the jam nut. Refer to the indicator reading on the square seed shaft (right side) and find the corresponding number on the calibration chart to assure your new rate. Reverse this procedure to decrease rate. Refer to the rate chart located inside the hopper lid for the corresponding seeding rate.

Note: When seed cups are fully closed, the indicator should be on 0 (on the rule). Fully open would be 1-1/8”.

Large Seedbox

• Annual Rye Grass
• Corn
• Cosmos – Sulphur
• Fertilizer
• Fescue – Creeping Red
• Fescue – Kentucky 31 Tall
• Kentucky Blue Grass
• Oats
• Orchard Grass
• Pennington Contractor’s Mix
• Perennial Rye Grass
• Snow Peas
• Soybean
• Wheat

All cereal grains, rye, wheat, oats barley and rice. Any seeds that are irregular shaped (elongated, rice shape) but still flow easily should be planted with this box. Most cool season grasses, such as fescue, ryegrass and bluegrass would be planted with this box. All types of beans, peas, corn and sunflowers can be planted with this box. Seed sizes would be from about 3/8″ (9.5 mm) elongated up to about 3/8″ (9.5 mm) diameter round. Seeding rates are typically from about 25 lbs. per acre to 400 lbs. per acre.

To increase the seed rate, turn the knob on the right end of the hopper clockwise, and lock the jam nuts on the threaded shaft to assure seeding accuracy. Refer to the indicator reading on the square seed shaft and find the corresponding number on the calibration chart 2 to assure your new rate. Reverse this procedure to decrease rate. Remember to rotate the seed shaft while adjusting to prevent damage to cups especially if seeds are in hopper.
Note: When seed cups are fully closed, the indicator should be on 0 (on the rule). This can be adjusted by simply adjusting the pointer as needed. Fully open would be 1-3/4”.

Native Grass Seedbox

• Virginia Wild Rye
• Big Blue Stem
• Native River Oats
• Indian Grass
• Native Side Oats Gamma
• Little Blue Stem

Any seed that does not flow well because of chaff, beards, trash, etc should be planted in this box. This includes many annual and perennial warm season native grasses that are very light and fluffy. Any seed type that will not flow easily through your fingers when held apart would need to go in this box. Seeding rates typically are from 8 to 100 lbs. per acre.

Models 600-4 & 840-4 are equipped with three seed boxes. The front seed box has a special agitator shaft for fluffy or chaffy seeds; such as some wildflowers and native grasses. Generally, when planting seed of this type the seed cup gate position should be in the lower position : (third notch).

Stainless Steel Fertilizer Box

• Apply Fertilizer & Seeds With One Pass