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I am having a problem with my JD 8300 drill lately and manual doesn't show much. I notice the left side continues to turn and drop seed while the cylinder has the drill up for transport. Also, I cannot adjust the seed rate anymore. Both levers are locked. I can see the engagement gears on the left side engaged but they aren't on the right side when the drill is lifted. Did I shear a pin or something? My drill is in pretty good shape with minimal rust. I keep it covered with a good tarp.
I made the mistake (never again!) of leaving about 10-20 pounds of oats in the drill after planting them a month ago. A few had sprouted plugging the seed tubes, etc. I took 3 hours the other day to disconnected the seed tubes, cleaned and vacuumed everything out, etc. and planted a bag of open pollinated corn for forage just after. It was quite expensive at 60 pounds/acre as I planted a whole bag on about half an acre! I duct taped every other tube to plant a 15 inch row but still this will be a quite solid seeding!
Thanks much for any advice in advance. My e-mail is [email protected] also.
Jim Snyder
Edmore, MI
Edited by Buggyridge 5/28/2009 10:55
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Problem with my JD 8300 drill
