The Sears Seeder has been designed
Tractor. The
and
will eliminate the need
It
is
important
results.
Sears Tractor Seeder
The
The Fertilizer
is
extremely rugged and will operate under
attachment
placed as far
the
ground
of
fertilizer
Seeder will
that
attachment
will
allow its use
or
close
or
to
any
that
is required. Hopper design allows material
plant
a variety
for
thinning crops.
the instructions in
Mod
el597.261620 is shipped in one carton. Carto n #597.25.
is especially designed
for
to
seed
as
depths
to
4"
to
the
any normal
is
desired
below
permit
of
for
the
quick
mounting
seeds and will meter
manual be studied and followed closely in order
for
quick
easy on and o
many
type
all practical purposes. Fertilizer may also be placed
ground
types
use. The simple easy adjustments allow the fertilizer
. Simple finger tip adjustment permits control
to
and dismounting
the
seeds accurately
ff
mounting
of
conditions. The flexibility
flow
without
clogging.
to your Seeder.
to
at
the
Sears Suburban
all practical spacings
to
obtain
of
the fertilizer
good
Mounting
to
on
top
of
amount
be
of
HOW
Mount
1.
2. Assemble the adapter plate marked
3.
4.
5. By
6.
I
the
Three Point Hitch
Assemble the adapter plate marked
Slide the
with
By
the hole
to
By
aligned
then
adjustment
two
bearings
bobby
moving the
turning
be
turning the adjustment
pins.
left
of
the adapter plate.
the adjustment
inserted
turn
into
to
be inserted
adjustment until seeder is in a level position. Tension
.
of
hand three
the hole
into
TO ASSEMBLE
to
the
tractor
the
two
point
Lock
on
the right hand three
of
the
on
the- center upper three
the
hole
and assemble
"L"
to
"R"
to
lifting
levers over the shaft welded
hitch lifting link the end
in place
adapter plate. Lock in place
of
the
SEEDER
with
the ins
tructions
the left hand three point hitch
the right hand three point hitch lift lever.
of
the
with
bobby pin.
point
hitch lifting link the end
with
point
hitch lifting ;ink
lift
bar welded
to
the seeder. Lock in place
-2-
furnished;
lift
lever.
to
the seeder frame and lock in place
link can
bobb
on
be
y pin.
the
the
wheel can be changed
aligned
of
to
be inserted
the link can be aligned
end
of
the
link can be
with
bobby pin and
by
into
the
t
~
-
7.
When
seeder is in use
th
e back Hopper Brack
to
the
bracket
of
end
(2) holes located in the rear
the Moun
rear
ting
without Fertilizer Attachment,
et
(bracket closest
of
the Seeder. The stops
Bracket. Secure the Marker Bracket
hopp
er bracket.
to
wheel)
of
the Mounting Bracket are the two welded angles on each
mount
the Marker Mounting Bracket
of
the Seeder, keeping the stops on the marker
with
th&
two
(2) bolts provided, using the
to
the top
of
two
8. The bent end
t.
bracke
will rest in
Rod
9.
When
the Fertilizer
the instructions provided
and the
with
Fertilizer. The washers are used
bracket and the Marker
of
the marker rod is inserted
This rod should be inserted
front
of
Attachment
two
bolts
which
HOW
(A) -
To
Assemble Fertilizer
1. Remove U Bolts (#8020).
2.
Attach
tighten
which
Now
mounting bracket
nut
too
securely. Then pldce this assembly in position
extend
fasten securely
down
from
with
into
the bushing
from
the rear
the stops
with
are provided
Mounting
Attachm
(#F801
the fertilizer mounting bracket on the outside
2 bolts the T
of
the marker bracket.
is being used
the Fertilizer. The Fertilizer bracket is mounted under the marker bracket
with
as
bracket.
TO
ASS
ent
and
3)
to
fertilizer bracket assembly
with
the Seeder the Fertilizer is mounted in accordance
the marker bracket are used in place
spacers and are placed on each
EMBLE FERTILIZER
Mount
End
on Seeder:
of
Mounting Bracket Part (#F8013)
of
the Mark
which
is located in the center
er
as
of
the mounting
Mounting Bracket so that the
of
two
bolts which come
of
the bolts between the Fertilizer
(#F
8007)
as
shown in Fig. A. Do
shown in Fig. B, keeping the
of
Seeder rear scraper bracket.
to
the bracket on Seeder.
Mar
two
ker
with
not
bars
3.
Replace U bolts (#8020) see Fig.
of
side braces will be flush
(#8020).
Bolts.
4.
Now
tighten nut under instruction #2 above so
assembly
5. Remove cotter key (opposite fro m sprocket) on
remove
original position. Replace cotter key being sure cotter key is
retighten the set screw on rear wheel hub. Do
6.
Loosen the
(#F8001) in place
7.
Place chain (#F8021) over both sprockets (#F8025 - #F8006). Line
axle
8. Raise fertilizer body assembly (#F8001) keeping same level until slack is removed from chain
tighten the
9. Loosen U Bolts (#8016) enough
feed tubes until they meet
Fertilizer attachment is
(#F8007) are secure.
axle shaft from seeder. Place sprocket
two
top nuts on
as
shown in
with
the sprocket (#F8006) on fertilizer shaft, then tighten the set screw on sprocket
two
nuts
which hold fertilizer body in place. CAUTION: Do
now
ready
with
with
B,
bring side braces
the back
the
Fig. A.
to
bot
for
use.
side
of
fertilizer mounting bracket (#F8007). Place fertilizer body assembly
Do
not
fasten nuts yet.
permit feed tubes (#8015) to be inserted thru U bolts. See Fig. B, raise
tom
of
fertilizer body and then tighten nuts on U bolts .
which
Seeder scraper bracket. While in this positi on tighten U
that
Seeder axle shaft, loosen set screw in wheel hub and then
(#F8025)
not
fasten set screw on sprocket (#F8025) yet.
hold U Bolts (#8020) backwards so the edge
mounting bracket (#F8013) and fertilizer bracket
on
axle shaft and then replace shaft back to its
up
against rear axle bearing and then
up
the sprocket (#F80
(#F802
not
overtighten chain.
25)
on Seeder
5).
(#F
8021) and
,..
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SEEDER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The ground intended
and should be
The depth
means
obtained by loosening the set screw on the hopper shoe and then raising
Row coverers, (illustration
hold them in place, the angles
as
Each sprocket is numbered according
- i.e.,
spro cket chain.
For best results
page 9. The chart is intended as a general guide and is
shape and size.
tests.
two
your hand in a vertical position and hold in the same hand a flat piec e
of
the one pocket
backing and see
determine whether the seed disc pocket is too small
desired.
repeat the test until the proper disc is found.
of
desired.
In
or
more seeds at a time.
the disc where the pocket breaks through. Place the number
well leveled by raking
of
planting is first determined and then adjusted by raising or lowering the seed hopper unit by
loosening the
it
will
go
some cases one seed at a
If
the disc you tested does
to
be planted should be properly prepared and should be
or
rolling.
two
wing nuts
#26
and #27) are furnished,
of
the coverers may be changed, which will
on either wheel
it
is important
It
is recommended
of
the seed disc and
if
the seed will fall through the pocket. By following this procedure you will
or
to
select the ·proper seed disc.
time
To
select the correct disc, choose one that appears
which
to
the number
hopper shaft and will
that
the proper disc
is desired
see
if
the pocket will hold the seed
not
suit, select the next size larger
hold the hopper in place. Additional adjustment may be
which
of
teeth on it, and
go
not
always the
for
for
planting, while in other cases,
or
too
are adjustable. By loosening th e bolts
on either
To
help in selecting the disc refer to chart on
each purpose can
of
of
seeds you wish to
large
to
permit the plant'ng
of
a fine texture, free
or
lowering the shoe.
put
more
or
less dirt on the seeds
1s
both interchangable and reversible
way
which
allows proper alignment
most
accurate, srnce seeds
be
selected by a few simple
it
may
to
be correct, hold same in
steel
or
wood
backed against the side
be
or
seeds. Remove the
or
smaller
as
the test ·ndicates and
be
planted together ir,
of
desired
wood
seed
w1ll
be
or
of
trash,
which
vary in
to
plant
or
steel
able
seeds
of
to
as
with
When filling the seed hopper
in the hopper. Remove the hopper by loosening the
of
the slots
The
compartment. Adjust the
sowing a
and inserting the seeds directly
To
remove seed disc from hopper, take hold
compressing
disc, release hold on hopper shaft and revolve shaft which
disc.
The brush assembly is used
recommend its
Do
not
becomes clogged.
the seeder brackets. The hopper is easily cleaned by turning same upside down.
flow
control disc is used
flow
small quantity
the
clutch spring, which releases the seed disc
use
permit tractor
of
small seed
only
with
to
go backwards while planting shoe is engaged
any particular type
to
regulate the
control disc by rotating until the desired opening is obtained. Note: When
s,
better results are obtained by completely closing the
into
the sowing compartment.
to
rnsure positive ejection
the A and B disc.
of
seed, always make certain that there are
two
flow
of
of
the outer end
of
small seeds.
seeds from the targe compartment
no
lelt
overs
wing nuts and then slipping the wing nuts through
to
the sowing
flow-cont
of
the hopper shaft and pull outward thus
for
removal
will automatically engage seed disc
or
insertion.
It
1s
easily removed
with
the soil,
After
insertrng required
•r
replaced and
as
this wili cause shoes
with
rol disc
the drive
we
to
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FERTILIZER OPERATING INSTR UCTIONS
1. To adj
2.
3.
4.
5.
ust
for the desired spacing
tubes
to
be sprea
To
place fertiliz
lower openers
Be
fore filling the hopper
(Shut
feed.
Fertilizer in
adjustment gauge
openings, each
NOTE: Fertilizer is fed when agitators are moving and
sprockets and agitatiors are
d apa
rt
to the desired position , then retighten the U bolts.
er
at
desired depth loosen t
to
obtain desired location and th
with
off
position so that fertilizer will not feed).
now
loaded into the hopper.
into
the
desired notch. There are 5 notches which permit a closing and 4 differe nt si
of
the notches regulating different amounts of fertilizer
tight
of
fertilizer loosen U bolt
he
nuts on U blots which are welded
en
retighten nuts. Position the openers
fertilizer pull Feed Adjustment gauge (#8010)
To
adjust
for
the requi
to
prevent any
of
these parts from slipping on shafts.
DESIGN FEATURES
The Seeder
seeds. The
beans.
For continuous-row,
disc are
discs are available.
hopper and deliver the seed through
ground tube and
accurate spacing between seed dropping regardless
stops made in crossing the field. This method will plant seeds
is
designed
large selection
of
a different size, corresponding to
to
handle every variety
of
various size seed ?iscs will permit
or
drill seeding any one
As
the disc turns,
out
through the opening shoe into the soil. This positive-feed method assures uniform,
of
practical problem that may confront the planter of garden
of
the
the
size
the
pockets on the disc pick the seeds
the
opening in the side
7 twelve-pocket seed discs is used. The pockets
of
the seed required. For hill seeding, four 2 pocket
of
how
s holding feed tubes enough
to
openers, then rai
out
to
the
red
amount
it
is important that the set screws on both
the
planting
of
the hopper, allowing them
fast the seeder
without
injuring the seeds.
of
fertilizer desired move feed
to
be fed.
of
every type seed
up
is
operated,
from the
to
per
as
in
photo
last notch
from
bottom
to
fall through
or the
number
mit feed
se
B.
of
finger
lettuce
of
each
seed
of
or
ze
to
the
the
of
hill seeding where one
For
it
the planting
m
furnished
full and adequate selection
A
Depending upon
combinations may
disc 7 more combinations are
practical spacings. Each combination sprocket is made in one solid piece, therefore, there are no
sprockets
wheel is fitted
The
difficult.
The seed hopper is instantly removable, so that any
to
a different type seed. Depth
ope
ning-plow
saving
A pair
coverage
operated.
The Marker Assembly is provided so that the desired spacing
of
time and labor
of
adjustable
of
one
as
standard equipment. The F-2, E-2, and
which
be
to
get mislaid
insures sowing in a straight, narrow row, which permits close cultivation and a considerable
of
dirt
over
or
more seeds will be required in each hill, four-2 pocket discs are used, which per -
or
more seeds in each hill
of
seed spacing is provided through the
of
the
shafts each sprocket is placed on, and on which
selected. By using a
available. The total
or
lost, since
with
a scraper
by
elimination
row
coverers is furnished
the
seed regardless
both
to
of
planting is regulated by a quick simple adjustment. The design
at
intervals
J-2
12
pocket disc 7 combinations
of
combination sprockets are always in use on the seeder.
keep
the
soil from sticking
left
of
thinning and a great reduction in
which
can
of
the
uneveness
of
16 -24 -36
discs are available
14
combinations will make
over seeds can be easily emptied
be
adjusted
of
the ground over which the seeder is being
bet~en
- 48 -
or
72 inches. The G-2 disc is
by
special order.
use
of
the
two
combinations sprockets.
way
it
is
are
possible.
to
it
and making operation clumsy and
the
amount
to
each individu
rows can be maintained when pla
By
it
possible
of
al
need
placed any one
using the 2 pocket
to
plant at all
out
when changing
weeding necessary.
to
insure proper
of
"spare"
of
the
nting.
7
The extension clamp is provided
by
inserting the Marker Collar between
marker
To change the marker
I
collar. Secure
thumb
for
use
screw on marker collar when desired position is found.
from
to
permit adjusting
the
eyes
one side
to
to
various desired spacings. The Marker is held in place