Schaffert G2 User manual

G2™ G3™ G4™ MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
SCHAFFERT MFG. CO., INC. 308-364-2607 OR 800-382-2607
71495 rd. 397 ∙ indianola, ne 69034 ∙ 308-364-2607 or 800-382-2607 ∙ fax: [phone] ∙ [e-mail] ∙ www.schaffert.com ∙ 17 mar 2020
Before working on your planter or drill
DANGER: When storing or working on the planter always install cylinder stops or place the planter on stands to prevent personal injury or damage to the attachments.
PLEASE: Read instructions completely and verify all package contents before beginning installation.
‼ NOTE: There are left-hand and right-hand G2, G3, and G4 units. Lefts and rights are
determined facing planter from the back.
‼ NOTE: WHEN YOU PICK THE PLANTER UP, THE GAUGE WHEEL
WILL HIT THE PRESS WHEEL. When you set the planter back down, the gauge wheel
will go forward and the tail section will go backward so that they will not hit while running
in the eld. WHEN INSTALLING THE G2/G3/G4 EITHER TIE THE GAUGE
WHEEL FORWARD OR THE TAIL SECTION UP.
OVER ▬ ►
Installing the Fertilizer Bracket & Disc to the Arm Bracket
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Corresponds with PART#:
G2HL, G2HR, G2HLPT, G2HRPT, G3HL,
G3HR, G4HL, G4HR, G4HLPT, G4HRPT
Part 1 of 2 Parts List
Horsch
Fertilizer Disc
Package Contents (per single row)
Item Quantity
Arm............................. 1
Mounting Bracket.................. 1
(continued on part 2)
Horsch Maestro Wheel Bolt
Package Contents (per single row)
Item Quantity
Stainless Steel Axle Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
with 5/8″ fine thread nut ......... 1
Blue 3/8″ Spacer .................. 2
5/8″ x 1-1/4″ Button Head Bolt........ 4
5/8″ Jam Nut (Half Nut) ............. 4
(continued on part 2)
1. Remove both press wheels from tail section of planter.
2. Bolt the mounting bracket using the four 5/8″ button head bolts and jam nuts to the tail
section, placing blue spacers between the tail section and mounting bracket.
3. Position the different arms in between the mounting bracket, as follows:
G2: With the single prong of the arm bracket pointing to the front and the double
prongs pointing out the back.
G3: With the cut-out end of the arm pointing to the front.
G4: With the thicker end for fastening the disc mounting plate pointing to the back.
Center the hole of the arm with the openings at the base on the mounting bracket,
and slide the stainless axle bolt through both the mounting bracket and arm bracket.
Thread the 5/8″ ne thread nut on the outside of the axle bolt.
4. Use a hammer to seat the knurled end of the bolt in the bracket and tighten bolt and
nut with two 15/16 wrenches.
Part 1 of 2: Installing the Arm Bracket to the Tail Section
Horsch Maestro Planters

G2™ G3™ G4™ MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
SCHAFFERT MFG. CO., INC. 308-364-2607 OR 800-382-2607
71495 rd. 397 ∙ indianola, ne 69034 ∙ 308-364-2607 or 800-382-2607 ∙ fax: [phone] ∙ [e-mail] ∙ www.schaffert.com ∙ 17 mar 2020
For additional mounting instructions on Installing the Fertilizer Bracket & Disc to the Arm Bracket and
Installing Closing Wheels to the Arm Bracket, please see Part 2: Mounting Instructions.
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Part 1 of 2: Installing the Arm Bracket to the Tail Section
Horsch Planters
Horsch tail section with 2
holes for mounting
mounting bracket
5/8″ jam nuts
button head
bolts
button head
bolts
blue 3/8" spacer
blue 3/8" spacer
axle bolt
arm bracket
5/8"
ne thread nut
(continues on Part 2)

SCHAFFERT MFG. CO., INC. 308-364-2607 OR 800-382-2607
71495 rd. 397 ∙ indianola, ne 69034 ∙ 308-364-2607 or 800-382-2607 ∙ fax: [phone] ∙ [e-mail] ∙ www.schaffert.com ∙ 17 mar 2020
Before working on your planter or drill
DANGER: When storing or working on the planter always install cylinder stops or place the planter on stands to prevent personal injury or damage to the attachments.
PLEASE: Read instructions completely and verify all package contents before beginning installation.
‼ NOTE: There are left-hand and right-hand G2, G3, and G4 units. Lefts and Rights are
determined facing planter from the back.
‼ NOTE: WHEN YOU PICK THE PLANTER UP, THE GAUGE WHEEL WILL
HIT THE PRESS WHEEL. When you set the planter back down, the gauge wheel will
go forward and the tail section will go backward so that they will not hit while running in the
eld. WHEN INSTALLING THE G2/G3/G4 EITHER TIE THE GAUGE WHEEL
FORWARD OR THE TAIL SECTION UP.
1. Slide the carriage bolts through the holes on the ends of the arm. The bolt heads should be
in the inside, with the threads pointing outwards.
2. Next, slide the spacers over the bolts as follows:
REAR , straight arm —one 1/2″ & one 1/4″ spacer
FRONT , cut-out arm—one 1/2″ spacer
3. Place closing wheels on the bolts after the spacers and hold in place with the nuts. Tighten
nuts.
*If mounting Zipper Wheels:
GOLD SPIKES—Right
SILVER SPIKES—Left
Installing the Closing Wheels to the Arm Bracket
(continuation from
Part 1 Mounting Instructions)
carriage bolt
carriage
bolt
arm
bracket
1/2″ spacer
Mohawk Closing
Wheel or regular
press wheel
(sold seperately)
1/2″ & 1/4″
spacers
1/4″
spacer
5/8″nut
5/8″
nut
Part 2 of 2:Installing Fertilizer Bracket, Disc, and Closing Wheels to Arm Bracket
G3
G2™ G3™ G4™ MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Part 2 of 2 Parts List
G3
G3 Fertilizer Disc
Package Contents (per single row)
(continued from part 1)
Item Quantity
G3 Arm .......................... 1
G3 Wheel Bolt
Package Contents (per single row)
(continued from part 1)
Item Quantity
5/8″ x 3-1/2″ Carriage Bolt ........... 2
5/8″ Nut ........................2+2
(except Horsch)
1/2″ Spacer ...................... 2
1/4″ Spacer ...................... 2
Continued from Part 1: Mounting Instructions.
For additional mounting instructions on Installing the Arm Bracket to the Tail Section, please
see Part 1.
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