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86511 Rev A
86511 Drop Seeder Attachment
Seeder Operation
A. Drop seeder has same effective width as the aerator.
B. Seed will start to drop as soon as the gate lever is pushed to open. Note the seed
will fall at the front of the aerator, whereas the aerator tines are at the rear of
the aerator, so plan accordingly when deciding when to open and close the gate
lever.
C. The electric motor turning the agitator inside the hopper will automatically turn on
and off with the gate lever open and close.
D. Drop seeder applies a constant amount, so if operator slows down the forward
speed a heavier application of seed will occur.
Spreader Settings for Common Grass Seeds
Type
Of
Seed
Perennial
Ryegrass
Bluegrass
Fescue
Approximate Pounds Of Seed Per 1000 Square Feet
At 5 mph (if operating at a different speed see calculation below)
SEED GATE DIAL SETTING
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2.1
1.50.60.3Mixture 16.414.59.77.34.5 20.9
SEED APPLICATION CHART
2.01.50.5 18.214.710.57.64.5 20.0
2.41.50.80.5 11.89.77.76.24.1 12.7
3.61.81.10.7 19.116.412.38.66.4 22.70.2
Calibration Instructions
1. Determine operation speed
- Measure 88 ft, drive aerator with tines in the ground at aerating depth
- Record time in seconds to travel 88 ft.
MPH = 60 ÷ recorded time in seconds
2. Based on chart above as a starting point, set rate dial to desired setting
3. Remove lid and put under seeder to catch seed
4. With key on, open seed gate lever for 1 minute then close (agitator in hopper should be turning)
5. Weigh amount of seed caught in lid
6. Calculate rate in lbs. of seed per 1000 square feet using the following equation:
Rate = lbs. caught in 1 minute ÷ MPH measured ÷ 0.22
7. Adjust rate dial setting if needed and re-calibrate until desired rate is achieved
*The above chart is for reference only, always calibrate to your specific
blend of seed to get an accurate application.
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ON
OFF
DROP
SEEDER
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Cut Out
Cut Line
Cut Line
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