Overview
The SP Series 3-Bed Potato Planter is designed to be towed from the tractor pick-up
hitch. The machine plants potatoes with extreme gentleness and accuracy. Seed
spacing, planting depth and soil covering are all controlled for optimum results.
Gentle seed handling is ensured by a controlled seed flow to the cups. Each moving
floor belt is only activated when the seed is required. Independent automatic depth
control is provided for each pair of openers enabling accurate planting depth to be
maintained on uneven land.
Tractor Suitability
The SP Series 3-Bed Planter is suitable for tractors of 118 kW (160 hp) minimum.
The tractor must be of a suitable size to lift the implement safely. This
may entail the fitting of front weights to counterbalance the machine.
When fitting to the tractor ensure the planter is standing on firm level
ground. The operator should have read and understood the tractor
operators manual prior to attaching the machine and putting into work.
Preparing the Planter for Work
1. Set the drawbar into its work position by removing the short locking pin and
securing it with the stay pin.
2. Reverse the tractor up to the planter and engage the drawbar eye on the
tractor pick-up hitch. If necessary adjust the height of the drawbar eye using a
different set of holes.
3. Raise the planter on the pick-up hitch.
4. Raise the parking stands (item 1, fig 1) and secure with the locking pins.
5. Connect the hydraulic pressure hose (marked red) to the tractor constant
supply port. Connect the return hose (marked blue) to the tractor return port.
6. Mount the control boxes securely inside the tractor cab in a position where
they are comfortable to operate when seated.
7. Connect the cables between the planter and control boxes ensuring they are
safely and securely routed in the tractor cab. The control boxes require a 12v
D.C. supply. Connect the power leads to the tractor electrical plug (if fitted) or
directly to the tractor battery, blue lead to negative (-) terminal and brown lead
to positive (+) terminal.
8. Remove the mouldboard transport pins (item 1, fig 2) and refit them into the
hole (item 2, fig 2) to support the adjustable link (item 3, fig 2).
The parking stands (item 1, fig 1) must be raised before commencing
work. When disconnecting the planter from the tractor always ensure
the stands are lowered to support the machine.
