Land Pride PS1548 Operator's Manual

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23Section 6: Features and Benefits7/22/05 PS1548 & PS1572 Primary Seeder 313-164MLand Pride Table of ContentsSection 6: Features and BenefitsPS1548 & PS1572 Primary SeedersFeatures BenefitsCat. 1 Hitch Fits Land Pride Quick-Hitch for easy one person hook-up to tractor.Offset hitch (48” model) Hitch is offset to cover right side tire track of tractor.Seeding width 51” and 70 1/2” widths are the perfect size for the smaller landscape market. Sized forsmaller areas such as between the curb and sidewalk or the new community park.Approximate machine weight (48” - 870 lbs.) (72” - 1165 lbs.) Heavy weight helps seed to soil contact.Lift hooks Lift hooks on each side of the seedbox to attach chain or strap to for easy loading andunloading.Water tight Seedbox Keeps moisture out of the seedbox.Large seedbox capacity One bushel per foot. Keeps filling to a minimum and increases productivity.Easy seed box clean out Seed flute is designed for easy clean out. Simply move the flute lever into the clean outposition and all seeds will be removed.Heavy-duty lidswith stay open supportLids are precision fit to keep seeds dry and rodents out and they won’t buckle or slam shutin high winds.Seed splash guard Seedbox lid has a guard to prevent seed from being spilled between lid and box.Grass seed cups Grass seed model uses proven fluted seed cups for accurate seed rates.(PS1548: 7 fluted) (PS1572: 10 fluted)Seed box agitator Eliminates bridging of seed.Powdered metal in flutedsprocketsHelps dissipate heat from the fluted area and plastic seed cup housing.Wind guarded seed drop Protects the seed from being blown away by windy conditions. Ensures constantplacement of seed across the whole width of the machine.Seed rate adjustment Easy adjustment of seed rates. Lever position is located on seed rate chart.Seed rate decal Positioned on lid. Easy access to seed rate information.High/Low seed settings Easy adjustment on sprocket arrangement on seed cup drive. This allows for a very broadrange of seed settings.Ground driven metering Packer wheels are in constant contact with the ground to ensure consistent metering ofseed.Cast iron packer wheels 12” diameter front rings and 9 1/2” diameter rear rings are used to crush the clods andpack the seed in to promote seed to soil contact.Spring mounted rear packers Rear packer wheels are spring loaded for additional down pressure, and to stay in contactwith the ground.Tire track removers Coil spring tine track removers keep their shape; one on 48” model, two on 72” modelallows tractor tire(s) to be scratched out. Additional track removers can be added.#40 Roller chain All drives utilize #40 roller chain for smooth running.Spring loaded chain idler Spring loaded idler keeps constant pressure on chain so seeding rate is consistent.