Landoll 5531 User manual

F-716-1213 12/2013
LANDOLL CORPORATION
1900 North Street
Marysville, Kansas 66508
[phone]
800-428-5655 ~ WWW.LANDOLL.COM
Model 5531
Grain Drill
Operator’s Manual

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F-716-1213 Edition i
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
Understanding Safety Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
2 Standard Specifications
3 Assembly Instructions
Press Wheel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Small Seed Attachment Installation (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
4 Operation and Maintenance
Tractor Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Grain Drill Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Attaching Grain Drill To The Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Transport Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Folding/Unfolding the Grain Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Leveling the Hitch Clevis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Leveling the Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Transporting the Grain Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Compressor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Air System Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Openers – Hydraulic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Hydraulic Lift System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Loup II Drill Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Seed Meter Gate Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Seed Rate Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Meter/Seed Rate Handle Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Seed Rate Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Dry Fertilizer Combination Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Fertilizer Box – Clean Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Fertilizer – Rate Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Fertilizer – Rate Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Small Seed Rate Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

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Small Seed Meter Assembly/Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Air Spring Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Opener Blade Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Opener – Press Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Opener Scraper Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Opener Soil Strip Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Drive Shaft – Coupler Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Walkboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Ladder Use and Transport Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Hydraulic Row Markers (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Hydraulic Row Marker Disc Adjustment (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
5531 Point Row Clutch (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Wheel Bearing Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Hydraulic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Hose Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Lubrication Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
5 Troubleshooting Guide

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Chapter 1
Introduction
The Landoll Model 5531 Grain Drill is a quality product designed to give years of trouble free performance. By
following each section of this manual, your system will perform as designed for you and your operation
CHAPTER 1 gives basic instructions on the use of this manual.
CHAPTER 2 gives product specifications. These specifications supply lengths and measures for your
equipment. A Standard Bolt Torque Table is provided to give guidelines for bolt torques to
be used when servicing this product.
CHAPTER 3 contains assembly instructions for your Model 5531 Grain Drill. When these procedures
are correctly followed, your equipment should provide you years of trouble-free operation
and service.
CHAPTER 4 instructs how to operate your equipment before using it, and describes adjustments
needed. It also gives practical advice for the care and maintenance of your Landoll
equipment. Drawings in this section locate adjustment points on the equipment.
NOTE: IF THE EQUIPMENT IS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED OR MAINTAINED, THE
WARRANTY IS VOID. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT:
LANDOLL CORPORATION
1900 NORTH STREET
MARYSVILLE, KANSAS 66508
or phone:
[phone] or
[phone]
or FAX:
[phone]
CHAPTER 5 is a troubleshooting guide to aid in diagnosing and solving problems with the equipment.
PARTS LIST is a separate manual showing the various assemblies, subassemblies, and systems.
Refer to that manual when ordering Landoll replacement parts. Order parts from your
Landoll dealer.
WARRANTY The Warranty Registration form is included with the product documents. Fill it out and
mail it within 15 days of purchase
NOTE: IMPROPER ASSEMBLY, MODIFICATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR
LANDOLL MACHINE CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
COMMENTS Address comments or questions regarding this publication to:
LANDOLL CORPORATION
1900 NORTH STREET
MARYSVILLE, KANSAS 66508
ATTENTION: PUBLICATIONS -DEPT. 55

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INTRODUCTION
Understanding Safety
Statements
You will find various types of safety information on the
following pages and on the machine signs (decals)
attached to the vehicle. This section explains their
meaning.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION
NOTE
Means that failure to follow these instructions could
cause damage to the equipment or cause it to operate
improperly.
NOTE
Make sure you read and understand the information
contained in this manual and on the machine signs
(decals) before you attempt to operate or maintain this
vehicle.
The safety statements contained in this manual relate to
the operation of the Model 5531 Grain Drill.
Danger means a life-threatening situation exists.
Death can occur if safety measures or
instructions on this label are not properly
followed.
Warning means serious injury or death can occur
if safety measures or instructions on this label
are not properly followed.
Caution means serious equipment or other
property damage can occur if instructions on this
label are not properly followed.

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Chapter 2
Standard Specifications
5531 SERIES GRAIN DRILL
MODEL
NUMBER
WORKING
WIDTH
ROW
SPACING
NO. OF
OPENERS
TRANSPORT
WIDTH
TIRE AND
WHEELS
ESTIMATED
WEIGHT (LBS.)
5531-30X7.5 30’-0” 7-1/2” 48 14’-6” (4) 380/55R 16.5
(frame)
(4) 11L -15,
12 ply - 6 bolt (wing)
18,450
5531-30X10 30’-0” 10” 36 14’-6” 17,010
5531-40X7.5 40’-0” 7-1/2” 64 14’-6” 24,560
5531-40X10 40’-0” 10” 48 14’-6” 22,640
Specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
5531 SERIES GRAIN DRILL W/ FERTILIZER
MODEL
NUMBER
WORKING
WIDTH
ROW
SPACING
NO. OF
OPENERS
TRANSPORT
WIDTH
TIRE AND
WHEELS
ESTIMATED
WEIGHT (LBS.)
5531-30X7.5 30’-0” 7-1/2” 48 14’-6” (4) 380/55R 16.5
(frame)
(4) 11L -15,
12 ply - 6 bolt (wing)
18,990
5531-30X10 30’-0” 10” 36 14’-6” 17,500
5531-40X7.5 40’-0” 7-1/2” 64 14’-6” 24,560
5531-40X10 40’-0” 10” 48 14’-6” 22,560
Specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
5531 SERIES GRAIN DRILL W/ SMALL GRASS SEED
MODEL
NUMBER
WORKING
WIDTH
ROW
SPACING
NO. OF
OPENERS
TRANSPORT
WIDTH
TIRE AND
WHEELS
ESTIMATED
WEIGHT (LBS.)
5531-30X7.5 30’-0” 7-1/2” 48 15’-6” (4) 380/55R 16.5
(frame)
(4) 11L -15,
12 ply - 6 bolt (wing)
18,990
5531-40X7.5 40’-0” 7-1/2” 64 15’-6” 24,560
Specifications are subject to change without prior notification.

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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
TIRE INFLATION
TIRE
SIZE
TIRE
MANUFACTURER
PLY/LOAD
RATING
INFLATION PRESSURE
(psi) (max.)
380/55R 16.5 Goodyear 150A8/B 7400 lbs. @30
mph
74 psi
380/60R 16.5 Goodyear 150A8/B 7400 lbs. @30
mph
73 psi
11L x 15 Goodyear 12 Ply/3860 lbs 52 psi

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
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Table 2-1: General Torque Specifications
LANDOLL CORPORATION
GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (REV. 4/97)
THIS CHART PROVIDES TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR GENERAL PURPOSE APPLICATIONS WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT SPECIFIED ON PROCESS
OR DRAWING.
ASSEMBLY TORQUES APPLY TO PLATED NUTS AND CAPSCREWS ASSEMBLED WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTAL LUBRICATION (AS RECEIVED CONDITION). THEY
DO NOT APPLY IF SPECIAL GRAPHITE MOLY-DISULFIDE OR OTHER EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICANTS ARE USED.
WHEN FASTENERS ARE DRY (SOLVENT CLEANED), ADD 33% TO AS RECEIVED CONDITION TORQUE.
BOLT HEAD IDENTIFICATION MARKS INDICATE GRADE AND MAY VARY FROM MANUFACTURER TO MANUFACTURER.
THICK NUTS MUST BE USED ON GRADE 8 CAPSCREWS.
USE VALUE IN [ ] IF USING PREVAILING TORQUE NUTS.
TORQUE IS SPECIFIED IN FOOT POUNDS
UNC
Size
SAE Grade
2
SAE Grade
5
SAE Grade
8
UNF
Size
SAE Grade
2
SAE Grade
5
SAE Grade
8
1/4-20 4 [5] 6 [7] 9 [11] 1/4-28 5 [6] 7 [9] 10 [12]
5/16-18 8 [10] 13 [16] 18 [22] 5/16-24 9 [11] 14 [17] 20 [25]
3/8-16 15 [19] 23 [29] 35 [43] 3/8-24 17 [21] 25 [31] 35 [44]
7/16-14 24 [30] 35 [43] 55 [62] 7/16-20 27 [34] 40 [50] 60 [75]
1/2-13 35 [43] 55 [62] 80 [100] 1/2-20 40 [50] 65 [81] 90 [112]
9/16-12 55 [62] 80 [100] 110 [137] 9/16-18 60 [75] 90 [112] 130 [162]
5/8-11 75 [94] 110 [137] 170 [212] 5/8-18 85 [106] 130 [162] 180 [225]
3/4-10 130 [162] 200 [250] 280 [350] 3/4-16 150 [188] 220 [275] 320 [400]
7/8-9 125 [156] 320 [400] 460 [575] 7/8-14 140 [175] 360 [450] 500 [625]
1-8 190 [237] 408 [506] 680 [850] 1-14 210 [263] 540 [675] 760 [950]
1-1/8-7 270 [337] 600 [750] 960 [1200] 1-1/8-12 300 [375] 660 [825] 1080 [1350]
1-1/4-7 380 [475] 840 [1050] 1426 [1782] 1-1/4-12 420 [525] 920 [1150] 1500 [1875]
1-3/8-6 490 [612] 110 [1375] 1780 [2225] 1-3/8-12 560 [700] 1260 [1575] 2010 [2512]
1-1/2-6 650 [812] 1460 [1825] 2360 [2950] 1-1/2-12 730 [912] 1640 [2050] 2660 [3325]
1-3/4-5 736 [920] 1651 [2063] 2678 [3347] 1-3/4-12 920 [1150] 2063 [2579] 3347 [4183]
METRIC
COARSE THREAD METRIC CLASS 10.9 FASTENERS AND CLASS 10.0 NUTS AND THROUGH HARDENED FLAT WASHERS, PHOSPHATE COATED, ROCKWELL
“C” 38-45.
USE VALUE IN [ ] IF USING PREVAILING TORQUE NUTS.
Nominal
Thread
Diameter
mm
Standard Torque Nominal
Thread
Diameter
mm
Standard Torque
Newton-
Meters
Foot-
Pounds
Newton-
Meters
Foot-
Pounds
6 10 [14] 7 [10] 20 385 [450] 290 [335]
7 16 [22] 12 [16] 24 670 [775] 500 [625]
8 23 [32] 17 [24] 27 980 [1105] 730 [825]
10 46 [60] 34 [47] 30 1330 [1470] 990 [1090]
12 80 [101] 60 [75] 33 1790 [1950] 1340 [1450]
14 125 [155] 90 [115] 36 2325 [2515] 1730 [1870]
16 200 [240] 150 [180] 39 3010 [3210] 2240 [2380]
18 275 [330] 205 [245]

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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
Table 2-2: Hydraulic Fitting Torque Specifications
LANDOLL CORPORATION
HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
37oJIC, ORS, & ORB (REV. 10/97)
THIS CHART PROVIDES TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR HYDRAULIC FITTING APPLICATIONS WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT SPECIFIED ON PROCESS
OR DRAWING.
ASSEMBLY TORQUES APPLY TO PLATED CARBON STEEL AND STAINLESS STEEL FITTINGS ASSEMBLED WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTAL LUBRICATION (AS
RECEIVED CONDITION).THEY DO NOT APPLY IF SPECIAL GRAPHITE MOLY-DISULFIDE OR OTHER EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICANTS ARE USED.
BRASS FITTINGS AND ADAPTERS - 65% OF THE TORQUE VALUE FOR STEEL. STAINLESS STEEL, ALUMINUM AND MONEL - THREADS ARE TO BE
LUBRICATED.
TORQUE IS SPECIFIED IN FOOT POUNDS
PARKER BRAND FITTINGS
Dash Size 37 Degree JIC O-Ring (ORS) O-Ring Boss (ORB)
-4 11-13 15-17 13-15
-5 14-16 — 21-23
-6 20-22 34-36 25-29
-8 43-47 58-62 40-44
-10 55-65 100-110 57.5-62.5
-12 80-90 134-146 75-85
-16 115-125 202-218 109-121
-20 160-180 248-272 213-237
-24 185-215 303-327 238-262
-32 250-290 — 310-340
GATES BRAND FITTINGS
Dash Size 37 Degree JIC O-Ring (ORS) O-Ring Boss (ORB)
-4 10-11 10-12 14-16
-5 13-15 — —
-6 17-19 18-20 24-26
-8 34-38 32-40 37-44
-10 50-56 46-56 50-60
-12 70-78 65-80 75-83
-14 — 65-80 —
-16 94-104 92-105 111-125
-20 124-138 125-140 133-152
-24 156-173 150-180 156-184
-32 219-243 — —
AEROQUIP BRAND FITTINGS
Dash Size 37 Degree JIC O-Ring (ORS) O-Ring Boss (ORB)
-4 11-12 10-12 14-16
-5 15-16 — 18-20
-6 18-20 18-20 24-26
-8 38-42 32-35 50-60
-10 57-62 46-50 72-80
-12 79-87 65-70 125-135
-14 — — 160-180
-16 108-113 92-100 200-220
-20 127-133 125-140 210-280
-24 158-167 150-165 270-360
-32 245-258 — —

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
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Figure 2-1: 5531-30 Left Wing Placement
5531-30’
SEED BOX
7-1/2” SPACING
LEFT WING
5531-30’
LEFT WING SEED BOX
10” SPACING
20-3/8
10-5/8
4-5/8
20-3/8
26-1/8
4-5/8
5531-30 left wing

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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 2-2: 5531-30 Center Placement
18-1/2
8-5/8
5531-30’
CENTER SEED BOX
7-1/2” SPACING
5531-30’
CENTER SEED BOX
10” SPACING
18-1/2
5-1/16
5531-30 center

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
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Figure 2-3: 5531-30 Right Wing Placement
5531-30’
RIGHT WING SEED BOX
7-1/2” SPACING
5531-30’
RIGHT WING SEED BOX
10” SPACING
21-15/16
4-5/8 10-9/16
18-1/4 22 20-3/8
21-15/16
4-5/8
17-3/4
18-1/4 22 20-3/8
5531-30 right wing

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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 2-4: 5531-40 Left Wing Placement
18-1/4
LEFT OUTER
WING SEED BOX
LEFT INNER
WING SEED BOX
5531-40
LEFT WING SEED BOXES
7-1/2” SPACING
21
LEFT OUTER
WING BOXSEED
LEFT INNER
WING BOXSEED
5531-40
LEFT WING SEED BOXES
10” SPACING
5531-40 left wing placement
3-3/8
3-3/8

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
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Figure 2-5: 5531-40 Center Placement
18-1/2
5531-40
CENTER SEED BOX
7-1/2” SPACING
5531-40 center placement
8-5/8
5531-40
CENTER SEED BOX
10” SPACING
18-1/2
5-1/16

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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 2-6: 5531-40 Right Wing Placement
18-1/4
12-3/4
3-3/8
13-1/4
RIGHT INNER
WING BOXSEED
RIGHT OUTER
WING BOXSEED
5531-40
RIGHT WING BOXES
7-1/2” SPACING
SEED
18-1/4 12-3/4 3-3/8 16
RIGHT INNER
WING BOXSEED
RIGHT OUTER
WING BOXSEED
5531-40
RIGHT WING BOXES
10” SPACING
SEED
5531-40 right wing placement

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
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Figure 2-7: 5531-30 Point Row Clutch Placement
5-29/32
3-13/32
25-5/8
5531-30 point row clutch placement

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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 2-8: 5531-40 Point Row Clutch Placement
5-29/32
3-13/32
68-13/16
20-7/16
5531-40 point row clutch placement

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
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Figure 2-9: Small Seed Attachment Drilling Placement
1
12
34-1/434-1/4
small seed attachment drilling placement
1
12
46
46
2
2
Ø .406
Ø .406
1
12
61
61
2
2
Ø .406
7-1/2’ SEED BOX (P/N 154842)
10’ SEED BOX (P/N 143932)
12-1/2’ SEED BOX (P/N 159102)

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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
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