MECHANICAL TRANSPLANTER 1000 User manual

Made in USA
Mechanical Transplanter Co.
Model 1000 and 1000B-3
Operators Manual
Mechanical Transplanter Co., LLC
1150 Central Avenue • Holland, MI 49423-5230
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
website: www.mechanicaltransplanter.com
e-mail: [e-mail]

Spacing Charts and Information
6” 6-1/2 - 7" 7-1/2 - 8" 8-1/2” 9”
15.2cm 17.8cm 20.3cm 21.6cm 22.8cm
SPACING CHART FOR DIRECT DRIVE UNIT W/ 12 POCKET CHAIN
Number of Teeth on Sprocket on Unit
Double any of the above spacings by using every other pocket (6 pocket).
Make sure HITCH and UNIT are level or parallel to the ground when planting.
Sprocket on OUT-
SIDE of Jackshaft
Sprocket on
INSIDE of
Jackshaft
7 11
7 7
8 7
9 7
10 7
11 7
9” 10-1/2” 13” 15” 16”
22.8cm 26.7cm 33cm 38.1cm 40.6cm
15” 18”
38.1cm 45.7cm
10-1/2” 12-1/2” 14” 15” 16”
26.7cm 31.7cm 35.5cm 38.1cm 40.6cm
12” 13-1/2” 15” 17” 18-1/2”
30.5cm 34.3cm 38.1cm 43.2cm 47cm
13” 14” 15-1/2” 17-1/2” 20-1/2”
33cm 35.5cm 39.4cm 44.5cm 52cm
7 8 9 10 11
Use for Model 1000
7 8 9 10 11
Sprocket on
OUTSIDE
of Jackshaft
Sprocket on
INSIDE
of Jackshaft
Number of
Pockets
on the Disc
Number of Teeth on Sprocket by Disc
7 7
8 7
9 7
10 7
11 7
24
16
12
24
16
12
24
16
12
24
16
12
24
16
12
2” 2-1/4” 2-1/2” 2-3/4”
3” 3-1/4” 3-1/2” 4” 4-1/2”
4-3/4” 5-1/4” 5-3/4” 6-1/4”
3-1/2” 3-3/4” 4-1/4” 4-1/2” 5-1/4”
2-1/2” 3” 3-1/4” 3-1/2”
6” 6-1/4” 6-3/4” 7”
2-1/2” 2-3/4” 3-1/4” 3-1/2” 4”
3-3/4” 4-1/4” 4-1/2” 5” 5-1/2”
4-1/2” 6-1/4” 6-1/2” 7-1/4” 8”
2-1/2” 3” 3-1/2” 3-3/4” 4-1/2”
3-3/4” 4-1/2” 5-1/4”
5-1/4” 6” 7” 7-1/2” 8-1/2”
2-1/2” 3” 3-1/2” 4-1/4” 4-3/4”
4” 5” 6”
5-1/2” 6-1/2” 7-1/2” 9” 10”
Use for Model 1000 with disc mounted pockets
DISC SPACING CHART FOR MODELS W/ DIRECT DRIVE

Assembly Instructions
For Model 1000 Series Transplanters
3. Install the inside chain guard of the unit. Fasten front short tab to the top bolt on fl ange bearing
from #2 photo with hex nut. The long tab attaches to the empty hole on the transplanter frame
by the packing wheels. The guard must fi t between the shoe brace and the guide adjustment
bolt. Use the 3/8 x 1" bolt and a 3/8" hex nut to secure.
2. Remove the following parts from the
direct drive wheel jackshaft: Clip pin,
drive chain coming from the wheel,
outside sprocket on jackshaft, and
pipe spacer. Then remove the extra
top hex nut located on the fl ange
bearing.
1. Bolt on the Direct Drive Float
Wheel using the four 1/2 x 1-1/2 "
bolts. Secure using the 1/2" hex
nuts.

4. Select the proper sprocket arrangement for the spacing needed between plants. Look on
page 2 or the chart on the side of your transplanter for the correct arrangement. For spac-
ings using 11 tooth sprockets, extra chain links may be needed to lengthen the drive chain.
These links are wired to the lift chain by the drive wheel. After fi nding the correct sprockets,
run the long drive chain from the sprocket on the pocket chain shaft to the inside sprocket
on the jackshaft of the direct drive wheel. The chain must go over the idler sprocket on the
shoe brace and under the chain tightener sprocket as shown in the photo below.
5. Slide the red pipe spacer back onto the jackshaft. Insert the roll pin back into the second hole from
the outside of the jackshaft. Slide the outside sprocket over the roll pin. Slide the drive chain coming
from the drive wheel over the outside jackshaft sprocket. You may have to use your hand to push
the chain tightener up to create enough slack in the chain. Insert the clip pin into the outside hole of
the jackshaft.
6. Slide the outside chain guard onto the two pins and secure with clip pins.

Installation of Plant Stands
It is very important to know what row width will be used before installing the
plant stands on multi-row transplanters. Follow the chart below.
42" Row Spacing - All Wide Plant Boxes
41" to 36" Row Spacing - Narrow Plant Boxes Inside
35" to 24" Row Spacing - One Wide Inside & Two Wide Outside
23" to 21" Row Spacing - One Narrow Inside & Two Wide Outside
Less than 21" Row Spacing - Wide Outside Plant Boxes Only
3. Slide plant stand onto the packing wheel
axle and insert cotter key. Bend cotter
key ends to keep in place.
1. Remove the long bolt between the uprights
by the pocket chain. Do not lose the spacer
between the uprights. Remove the outside
cotter key in each axle.
4. Use two 3/8 x 1" hex head bolts and two
3/8" nuts to attach plant stand frame to the
slotted mounting bracket.
2. Install the slotted mounting plates on
both sides of the planter using the long
bolt just removed. Do not tighten until
the plant stand is fully assembled.
5. Attach the width adjustment plate with either the inside or outside hole depending on if you are
using the wide (standard) plant boxes or the narrow with 3/8 x 1" hex head bolt and nut.

Assembling the L-Shaped Seat Braces
1. Assemble the L-shaped seat brace by the chain guard. The sea
brace mounts on the inside of the frame. The U-bolt mounts from
the outside of the transplanter frame under the chain guard. Secure
with 1/2" washers and 1/2" hex nuts over each threaded end.
2. The second L-shaped seat brace gets attached on
the outside of the transplanter opposite the chain
guard. The seat brace mounts on the outside of
the frame with the U-bolt coming from the inside
of the frame going outside through the seat brace.
Secure with 1/2" washers and 1/2" hex nuts over
each threaded end.
6. Install the plant boxes. These can be
adjusted forward or backward for
operator comfort.

Mounting your Fiberglass or Cushion Seat
•Fiberglass Seats•
Fiberglass Seat - Turn your fi berglass seat over and remove any covers over the threaded studs.
Take your green fi berglass seat bracket and mount it to the bottom of the seat with the side with the
bend towards the front of the seat. Secure with four 1/4" hex nuts. Insert the 1/2 x 1-1/2 carriage bolt
through the brace and then through the L-shaped seat bracket. Secure with a 1/2" washer and hex
nut.
•Cushion Seats•
Cushion Seat - Slide the 1/2" x 1-1/2" carriage bolt through the bottom of the red seat bracket
before mounting the seat bracket to the seat. After placing the carriage bolt through the seat bracket,
place the seat bracket on the cushion seat. Secure with four 5/16" x 1" hex head bolts. Place the
seat on the L-shaped seat bracket and secure with a 1/2" washer and hex nut.

If your Model 1000 was shipped in a crate, a
pocket must be put on the empty attachment
link.
Do NOT put #445 rubber gripper onto
spring wires(#440) until pocket is
assembled to attachment link.
Take the extra V-3 pocket that is wired onto
unit and loosen the pocket bolt. Put pocket bolt
through the attachment link. Make sure spacing
bar stays under the head of the bolt. Place #375
water trip on the back of attachment link, then the
1/4" fender washer. Secure with 1/4" fl ange nut.
After the bolt has been tightened, slide the top
part of the #445 rubber gripper to the #440 wire.
The empty attachment link should be right at the
top of the chain when the unit is shipped. If it is
not, turn the drive wheel until the empty attachment
link comes to the top.
Loose Pocket Assembly

Instructions for Direct Drive Clamps
The following instructions are for mounting the direct drive clamps to your Model 1000 unit. Al-
though the pictures show the 2-1/2" clamps, use these instructions for any clamp style. They all
mount the same way.
1. Insert a metal bushing from the inside
of the frame. Put one of the 1/2 x 1-1/2"
bolts through the bushing also from the
inside.
2. Attach the clamp to the bolt in the top
hole of the bottom set of large holes.
Secure with a 1/2" hex nut.
3. If you have a Model 1000B-3 or 1000-2
follow directions below for one clamp
side only. To mount safety bar on other
clamp side, see page 11. In the top set
of holes, place a 7/16 x 1-1/4" bolt
through the top hole.
4. Slide the end link of the chain onto the bolt.
5. Secure the chain with a 3/8" washer and then a
7/16" hex nut. Make sure the nut is very tight.

6. Use the same instructions for the other side of the Direct Drive Wheel.
Note: The clamps may be reversed or fastened on the inside of the frame for narrow row
spacings. Also, if other clamps are in the way, two lefts or two rights may be used.
The lower holes on the clamps are for higher toolbars on older models or on tractors
where 3-point hitch will not go low enough. Correct height of toolbar is 14" to center.
The Model 1000 unit can now be mounted to your 3-point hitch or toolbar.
Following is a list of fasteners that you must use for various toolbars.
Toolbar Hardware List
2-1/2" or 2-1/4" Diamond toolbar - 7/8" V-bend U-bolt (2)
3" x 3" Flat Toolbar - 3/4" x 5" Hex bolts (4)
4" x 4" Flat Toolbar - 3/4" x 6" Hex bolts (4)
4" x 7" Toolbar - 3/4" x 9-1/2" Hex bolts (4)
5" x 7" Toolbar - 3/4" x 7" Hex bolts (4)
7" x 7" Toolbar - 3/4" x 9-1/2" (4)
4 x 7 Toolbar Clamp. Use 2-3/4 x 9-1/2" hex
bolts, 2-3/4" hex nuts and 2-3/4" washers.
Note: bent bracket on front of clamp
Shown with clamps reversed

3-Point Hitch & Barrel Mounting
1. On the 3-point hitch, connect the Category I hitch pins through the holes on the outside of the hitch. Put
the pins in through the outside and secure with the lock washer and hex nut included with the pin.
2. Slide the green pipe stands up through the pipes on the hitch, then tighten by turning the set screw.
To mount this safety bar, you must remove
the 7/16 x 1-1/4" bolt from on side of the
direct drive wheel.
1. Locate the special 2-1/2" stud in your bag
of bolts and nuts.
2. Turn a 7/16" hex nut all the way onto the stud.
3. Put the 7/16" washer on the stud next to the nut.
4. Place the lift chain up against the washer.
5. Slide the stud through the hole on the Direct
Drive frame and secure with a 7/16" hex nut.
6. Assemble another stud the same way and
fasten it to the top hole of the front Direct Drive
clamp.
7. Attach the red seat safety bar to the stud on your
drive wheel. The end with the hole must go on
the clamp. The slotted end must go on the
frame. After the safety bar is attached, place the
small clip pins through the small holes.
3. Center the 3-point hitch toolbar with the clamps on your transplanter. Next, line up one of the barrel
mounting brackets with the direct drive clamps. Secure using two 1 x 8-1/2 bolts and hex nuts. Do
the same with the other barrel mounting bracket.
For B-3 Model, make sure the
safety bar is properly installed!
Note: The following instructions
will be easier with two people
Model 1000B-3 Barrel Mounting & 3-Point Hitch Instructions

4. Bolt barrel hoops onto B-3 supports using
1/2 x 3" hex bolt with 1/2" lock nut. Note below:
the hoops can be mounted in a forward or back
position, depending on clearance that you need
for the tractor fenders etc.
5. Screw in the nipple into the bottom of the tank.
Side view of B-3 mountings
7. The 55 gallon poly tank can now be mounted
on top of the barrel mountings. Use the four
J-bolts and the galvanized straps to secure
the barrel to the mountings.
6. Insert J-bolts into the four holes on the barrel
hoops. It works best to thread 5/16" nut onto
J-bolt before hooking up barrel hoops.

C. Pocket Chain Instructions
1. Make sure that bolts holding the upper sprocket on the pocket chain are not too tight. This will
cause unnecessary friction on the unit and possible slippage on packing wheel drive transplanter.
Simply loosen the wing nuts if the chain seems too tight.
2. Tighten the wing nuts equally by the top sprocket to keep the chain running level at all times.
3. If in row spacings of 20" or greater are needed, use only 6 pockets. You may remove every other
pocket or leave them on. This gives the same speed or greater as a 12 pocket chain.
D. Adjusting or setting the #395R Round Point Shoe
Note: The shoe is preset at the factory for almost all situations.
Follow these instructions only if plants are leaning or in extreme wet or dry soil conditions.
1. Whenever any adjustments are made, be sure to get the shoe directly square and straight in front
of the opening of the packing wheels. Make sure that the pockets will run through the middle of
the shoe.
2. In loose dry soil, the shoe should be adjusted closer to the packing wheels. This can be done by
adjusting the diagonal brace on the shoe.
3. In wet heavy soil, the shoe should be adjusted away from the packing wheels. Again, this can be
done by adjusting the diagonal shoe brace.
4. Keep the shoe clean at all times. Do not allow dirt or trash to build up on the front or side of the shoe
because this can cause too wide of a furrow that cannot be closed properly by the packing wheels.
Poly covered shoes will eliminate this problem.
E. Water Valve Adjustment
1. For more water, make sure the valve is getting a full stroke by adjusting the #604 bracket
on the pump rod. Make sure the valve does not over stroke. You should be able to lift the
604 rod 1/4-1/2" at the top of its stroke.
2. A broad range of adjustment can be achieved with the #603 water cam.
3. For wider spacings, the water cam may have to be raised so the water is on the plant. If the #603
is raised, be sure to raise the #604 water adjustment bracket accordingly and do not over stroke.
A. Grease all fi ttings before the start of each day. Grease fi ttings are found:
1. On each packing wheel axle.
2. Upper pocket chain sprocket (Model 1000 only)
3. Direct drive tire hub (Direct Drive Units only)
4. On each nylon bushing on the pocket chain jackshaft.
B. Regulating Plant Depth
1. All operators should take care to see that the plants are placed well down in the pocket so the
plant is held fi rmly.
2. The plant depth is regulated by the distance the root is extended out of the pocket.
3. To set the plants deeper, simply set the plant in the pocket with the roots further out than what
is normailly done. ( See fi gure below)
4. If planting strawberries the axle must be raised up, allowing the transplanter unit to go deeper
into the soil to cover the strawberry crowns.
V-3 Standard Plant Placement Deeper Plant Placement

2. It is very important when starting to transplant, that the lift chains on the side of the Direct Drive
Wheel are loose. See above "Correct" picture.
3. When lowering the transplanting unit into the ground, be sure that the frame members on the Direct
Drive Wheel run parallel as is shown in the center picture. This is adjusted by the height of
the hitch or toolbar (a pair of gauge wheels will eliminate adjustment of toolbar height).
4. Running the frame parallel will keep the lift chains loose allowing for proper fl oatation in the Direct
Drive Wheel.
5. Running the frame members parallel and level will allow the packing wheels to run in the proper
packing position.
6. Running the toolbar too low will tighten the back chains and cause the packing wheels to run too
light and not pack the soil properly.
7. Running the toolbar too high will tighten the front lift chains and cause the Direct Drive Wheel to not
run on the ground, especially through low spots.
Wrong
Toolbar too low
Correct
Wrong
Toolbar too high
Example: At 20" row spacing, the #603 water cam should be adjusted nearly all the way up the slot. The
#604 water adjustment must also be adjusted accordingly so a 1/2" remains on the 604 stroke.
4. Tilting the #603 water cam back towards the water trips on the pockets will create a longer stroke of
water or more water before and after the plant.
5. Always empty the water out of the valve after quitting for the day. Water freezing inside the valve will
destroy the #610 and #612 balls inside the valve.
F. Direct Drive Float Wheel Operation
1. Use only 4 to 5 pounds of air pressure in the Direct Drive Wheel during operation.
604
603

Trouble Shooting
Important - Before attempting any of the following, make sure that the unit is running level or parallel to the ground. Do
not run the front hitch or toolbar too far down or up. On all Model 1000 series units, make sure that the chains are loose
on both sides of the arch bracket over the drive wheel. For all transplanters, make sure the soil is worked deep enough.
Problem
Packing wheels not packing properly
Water leaks from top of water valve
Water leaks from bottom of water valve
Water not uniform
Water misses plants
Plants falling out of pocket
Plants on top of soil
Solution
A. Lengthen third arm on tractor to get fl oat in hitch
B. Hitch is too far down and needs to be lifted (lift chains are not loose)
C. Clean off sides of shoe
D. Work soil deeper
E. Add weight to back of unit
F. Poly shoes will eliminate soil building up on the outsides
A. Check to see if the rubber nipple inside the top of the valve is in
place and rounded.
B. #610 ball inside the valve has collapsed and needs to be replaced.
A. Rubber ball #612 on pin is broke and needs to be replaced
B. The nylon nut on the bottom is broken and needs to be replaced
A. Make sure all the water trips on the pockets are in good shape and
at even distances from the attachment link.
B. Check to see that all springs on the water valve are in good working
order.
C. Water valve has dirt or residue build up that needs to be cleaned out
•See water valve instructions on Page13.
A. Inspect the rubber grippers to make sure that they are not all
stretched out.
B. Tighten the L-bolts on the side of the guides.
C. #482 pocket extensions may be needed if planting cell-type plants.
D. Check bottom of guides to insure that the pocket is not releasing the
plant too soon.
A. Cut back on water because the plants are fl oating up out of the
shoe.
B. Plants need to be pulled further out of the pocket to put them
deeper.
C. Too much loose soil is getting inside the shoe before the packing
wheels can pack. Move shoe closer to packing wheels.
D. A gap might be occuring by having the hitch too low causing the
packing wheels to be up in the air or not being able to put enough
pressure on the soil.
E. Ground not worked deep enough causing the shoe to not go deep
enough into the soil.
Plants leaning A. Need to put plant further in the pocket to keep it from hitting the bot-
tom of the furrow.
B. Possibility of needing a deeper shoe.
C. May need #482 extensions to help support the cell of a plant com-
ing from a tray.
D. See Operating Instructions on Page 13 about adjusting the shoe.

Mechanical Transplanter Company warrants each item of new equipment manufactured by Mechanical to be free
from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service.
The obligation of Mechanical Transplanter Company under this LIMITED WARRANTY is limited to repairing or
replacing as Mechanical may elect, and any parts that prove, in Mechanical's judgment, to be defective in material
and workmanship within the fi rst season's use or 45 consecutive days after initially placing equipment in operation,
whichever occurs fi rst. Any outside work or alterations without Mechanical's written approval will render the
LIMITED WARRANTY void.
Mechanical's obligation specifi cally excludes any liability for consequential damages, such as loss of profi ts,
delays, expenses, damage to goods or property used in connection with or processed in or by the product sold,
or damage to the product sold from whatsoever cause, whether or not such loss is due to negligence of selling
dealer of Mechanical Tranplanter Company.
This limited warranty shall not apply to any item or machine which shall have been operated in a manner not
recommended by the Company nor which shall have been repaired, altered, misused, damaged in an accident,
neglected, tampered with or used in any way which in the Company's opinion adversely aff ects its performance
and results.
No person is authorized to give any other warranties or to assume any other liability on behalf of Mechanical
Transplanter Company, unless made in writing by Mechanical.
This limited warranty covers repair or replacement of Mechanical Transplanter Co. equipment only and does
not cover crop loss, downtime, labor, damage to other equipment, etc.
This limited warrantly does not apply to exterior fi nishes, tires, chain links, bearings, or any other items sold
by Mechanical Transplanter Co., but warranted by the original manufacturer except to the extent of their
individual manufacturer's warranty.
THIS LIMITED WARRANT IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED,
AS ARE ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS TO THE USER-PURCHASER, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS
OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ON
THE PART OF MECHANICAL OR THE SELLER.
Limited Warranty
Safety Precautions
1. Make sure tractor is stopped and in neutral with the transplanter lowered to the ground before getting on
and off the unit.
2. No operator is allowed to be on the unit as it is raised and lowered.
3. No operator is allowed on the transplanter as it is transported to or from the fi eld.
4. All operators must be seated before movement begins and remain seated until the transplanter is
completely stopped.
5. Never leave the transplanter in the raised position.
6. Keep all shields and guards in place when operating the transplanter.
7. Never attempt repairs or maintenance while the transplanter is in motion.
8. Never put the tractor in reverse while the transplanter is on the ground.
9. Follow all safety instructions supplied by the tractor manufacturer to which the transplanter is mounted.
MACHINE IMPROVEMENTS
MECHANICAL TRANSPLANTER CO. IS ALWAYS STRIVING TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS ON THEIR
LINE OF EQUIPMENT. MECHANICAL TRANSPLANTER CO. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE
IMPROVEMENTS AND CHANGES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT INCURRING OBLIGATIONS TO MAKE
SUCH CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY SOLD.

Made in USA
Mechanical Transplanter Co.
Model 1000 and 1000B-3
Operators Manual
Mechanical Transplanter Co., LLC
1150 Central Avenue • Holland, MI 49423-5230
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
website: www.mechanicaltransplanter.com
e-mail: [e-mail]

Spacing Charts and Information
6” 6-1/2 - 7" 7-1/2 - 8" 8-1/2” 9”
15.2cm 17.8cm 20.3cm 21.6cm 22.8cm
SPACING CHART FOR DIRECT DRIVE UNIT W/ 12 POCKET CHAIN
Number of Teeth on Sprocket on Unit
Double any of the above spacings by using every other pocket (6 pocket).
Make sure HITCH and UNIT are level or parallel to the ground when planting.
Sprocket on OUT-
SIDE of Jackshaft
Sprocket on
INSIDE of
Jackshaft
7 11
7 7
8 7
9 7
10 7
11 7
9” 10-1/2” 13” 15” 16”
22.8cm 26.7cm 33cm 38.1cm 40.6cm
15” 18”
38.1cm 45.7cm
10-1/2” 12-1/2” 14” 15” 16”
26.7cm 31.7cm 35.5cm 38.1cm 40.6cm
12” 13-1/2” 15” 17” 18-1/2”
30.5cm 34.3cm 38.1cm 43.2cm 47cm
13” 14” 15-1/2” 17-1/2” 20-1/2”
33cm 35.5cm 39.4cm 44.5cm 52cm
7 8 9 10 11
Use for Model 1000
7 8 9 10 11
Sprocket on
OUTSIDE
of Jackshaft
Sprocket on
INSIDE
of Jackshaft
Number of
Pockets
on the Disc
Number of Teeth on Sprocket by Disc
7 7
8 7
9 7
10 7
11 7
24
16
12
24
16
12
24
16
12
24
16
12
24
16
12
2” 2-1/4” 2-1/2” 2-3/4”
3” 3-1/4” 3-1/2” 4” 4-1/2”
4-3/4” 5-1/4” 5-3/4” 6-1/4”
3-1/2” 3-3/4” 4-1/4” 4-1/2” 5-1/4”
2-1/2” 3” 3-1/4” 3-1/2”
6” 6-1/4” 6-3/4” 7”
2-1/2” 2-3/4” 3-1/4” 3-1/2” 4”
3-3/4” 4-1/4” 4-1/2” 5” 5-1/2”
4-1/2” 6-1/4” 6-1/2” 7-1/4” 8”
2-1/2” 3” 3-1/2” 3-3/4” 4-1/2”
3-3/4” 4-1/2” 5-1/4”
5-1/4” 6” 7” 7-1/2” 8-1/2”
2-1/2” 3” 3-1/2” 4-1/4” 4-3/4”
4” 5” 6”
5-1/2” 6-1/2” 7-1/2” 9” 10”
Use for Model 1000 with disc mounted pockets
DISC SPACING CHART FOR MODELS W/ DIRECT DRIVE

Assembly Instructions
For Model 1000 Series Transplanters
3. Install the inside chain guard of the unit. Fasten front short tab to the top bolt on fl ange bearing
from #2 photo with hex nut. The long tab attaches to the empty hole on the transplanter frame
by the packing wheels. The guard must fi t between the shoe brace and the guide adjustment
bolt. Use the 3/8 x 1" bolt and a 3/8" hex nut to secure.
2. Remove the following parts from the
direct drive wheel jackshaft: Clip pin,
drive chain coming from the wheel,
outside sprocket on jackshaft, and
pipe spacer. Then remove the extra
top hex nut located on the fl ange
bearing.
1. Bolt on the Direct Drive Float
Wheel using the four 1/2 x 1-1/2 "
bolts. Secure using the 1/2" hex
nuts.

4. Select the proper sprocket arrangement for the spacing needed between plants. Look on
page 2 or the chart on the side of your transplanter for the correct arrangement. For spac-
ings using 11 tooth sprockets, extra chain links may be needed to lengthen the drive chain.
These links are wired to the lift chain by the drive wheel. After fi nding the correct sprockets,
run the long drive chain from the sprocket on the pocket chain shaft to the inside sprocket
on the jackshaft of the direct drive wheel. The chain must go over the idler sprocket on the
shoe brace and under the chain tightener sprocket as shown in the photo below.
5. Slide the red pipe spacer back onto the jackshaft. Insert the roll pin back into the second hole from
the outside of the jackshaft. Slide the outside sprocket over the roll pin. Slide the drive chain coming
from the drive wheel over the outside jackshaft sprocket. You may have to use your hand to push
the chain tightener up to create enough slack in the chain. Insert the clip pin into the outside hole of
the jackshaft.
6. Slide the outside chain guard onto the two pins and secure with clip pins.