fertilizer/ planter problem

[Rob in NH]

It has a problem with snapping the drive chignon the final drive. I will post some pictures when I figure out how.

[Stevetractor]

Check alignment of sprockets and correct that first. Also if the chains are worn they can slip sideways and jam at where the slide out and break the links. New chain is fairly inexpensive.

[Rob in NH]

One of the sprockets is out of line by a lot. I'm going to tweak the mounting bracket to get it to line up better.

[Jim Becker]

Some of the shafts have multiple holes for pinning the sprockets at different alignments. This is so they can be set up for different machine configurations. Are you sure everything is assembled properly?

[Rob in NH]

I am not sure, never had any experience with one. The mounting bracket that the seeder is mounted to does look a little bent. I did see how you can mount the sprockets in different holes.

[Jim Becker]

If you aren't sure on proper set-up, thre are several planter/fertilizer Owner's Manuals in the PDF manuals reached through the quick links. Find one that matches or is similar to yours for guidance.

[Rob in NH]

I will look into that, thanks.

[tmays]

I will look into that, thanks.

I wouldn’t delve into it too deeply in the beginning on seed spacing and distribution rates and so on. Unless you want a headache.

[Rob in NH]

I have the gears lined up and it seams to be good , spins freely. Now I need to find some of the chain links as I'm short few, who sells chain for these?

[staninlowerAL]

Probably locate some by posting in the classified THE VINE subforum. JMHO Stan

[Jim Becker]

Tractor Supply, Agrisupply and like places sell it. The catch is it comes in sections ten feet long at about $60 or more per section.

[Rob in NH]

Thanks for the help everyone, the chain is back on and everything spins over nicely.