Land Pride All Purpose Seeder APS1548 Operator's Manual

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34Section 7: Features & BenefitsAPS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313-354M 10/13/11Table of ContentsAPS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586Features Benefits1548, 1560 & 1572 = Cat 1 QH1586 = Cat1&2 QHFits Land Pride Quick Hitch for easy one person hook-up to tractor.Seeding WidthAPS1548 & APS156048" & 60" seeding width provides capability to maneuver around landscape obstacles andover uneven hilly terrain.Seeding WidthAPS1572 & APS158672" & 86" seeding width provides high productivity over wide areas and flat or gentlysloping terrain.Machine Weight Heavier unit weight provides for better spike penetration and seed-to-soil contact.Lift Hooks Lift hooks mounted on each end of seedbox to attach lift straps or chains for easy loadingand unloading.Water-tight Seedbox Keeps moisture and rodents out of the seedbox.Large Seedbox Capacity One bushel per foot. Keeps filling to a minimum and increases productivity.Easy Seedbox Cleanout Simply moving the flute lever to the proper position allows for easy cleanout and removalof all seeds.Heavy Duty Hopper Lidwith Stay Open SupportPrecision fit to keep water and rodents out and HD construction with integral prop supportkeeps lid from slamming shut in windy conditions.Seed Splash Guard Prevents seed from being spilled out between the lid and the box during hopper filling.Precision Grass Seed Cups Proven fluted seed cups for highly accurate seed delivery.Built-in Agitator Prevents bridging and keeps seed flowing evenly to cups.Powdered Metal in FlutedSprocketsHelps dissipate any heat buildup from fluted area and plastic seed cup housing.Easy Seed Rate AdjustmentCapabilityProper seed rate lever positioning is conveniently indicated on the seed rate chart for easeof setting and adjustment with a high level of confidence.Wind Guarded Seed Drop Protects seed from blowing away and ensures uniform seed distribution across the fullwidth of the seeder.Seed Rate Chart Conveniently positioned as large durable decal under the seed box lid for handy calibrationreference.#40 Roller Chain Drive Provides for smooth and quiet running with a high degree of reliability and a spring loadedidler keeps the chain properly tensioned.High and Low Speed RangeSettingsA simple and easy repositioning of seed drive sprockets allows for an expanded range ofseed drive settings.Crab Action Spiked FrontRollersTwo 8" diameter front rollers can easily be angled from 0-20 degrees providing for more orless aggressive de-thatching action or soil cultivation and seedbed preparation.Spring Mounted Rear Rollers Full length rear rollers come in a choice of 8" diameter spiked steel or a cast steel andnotched packer type roller that are spring loaded for maximum down pressure and seed tosoil contact.Ground Driven Metering The rear roller serves as the primary seed meter drive providing a very high degree ofaccuracy, low maintenance costs, and long component life.Rear Spiked Roller OptionRear Packer Roller OptionOpens ground surfaces covered with heavy vegetation and/or grasses to allow seed tomake contact with the soil. Allows planting over existing grass without killing the grass.Presses seed into full contact with soil that has been worked into a seed bed.Mud Scrapers Option Reduces build-up of mud and debris on rollers when working in wet, sticky, or trashy soil.Spring loaded chain idler Spring loaded idler keeps constant pressure on chain so seeding rate is consistent.Section 7: Features & Benefits