Row cleaners are a must for your planter. You want to make sure you remove all of the residue so that your seed is only in contact with soil.
In order to check your row cleaners, first, give them a spin. Make sure that you don’t have any loose bearings. Next, check the frame of the row cleaner to confirm that your pivot bushings are tight. If any of those maintenance items need to be taken care of, address them before planting season.
The tine or spike style of row cleaner is intended to be used in tillage conditions. The razor wheel style of row cleaner is intended for those no-till conditions where you’re cutting into residue on the surface and sweeping it away.
For more, watch this video on how to check your row cleaners for maintenance needs.
A Premier Precision Planting Dealer is your partner to help you achieve a picket fence stand this spring and steer clear of the regret that comes from avoidable yield loss caused by lack of maintenance. Find your local Precision Planting Premier Dealer at PlanterExpert.com.
To watch videos of all recommended annual maintenance checks, visit PrecisionPlanting.com/Maintenance.
Download the free Planter Maintenance Guide. Included in this guide is a 1-sheet checklist, links directing you to the corresponding videos, and an overview of 15 key maintenance areas on your planter.
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