Lambert GSF-31M Manual
Lambert GSF-31M Manual
Lambert GSF-31M Manual
ASSEMBLY OPERATION
NOTE: Required tools: 2 - 7/16” Wrenches, 2 - 1. To install the desired seed plate, hold the seed plate
½” Wrenches at an angle with the bottom against the straight wall
in the hopper. Line up the slots in the seed plate with
1. Remove two hex bolts (44) and hex nuts (43) from the raised portions of the hub, hold it firmly against
top of lower handle tubes (10). Insert upper handle the inside of the hopper and rotate it approximately
tube (11) into lower handle tubes (10) and secure ½” in the “ON” direction as indicated by the arrow on
with two hex bolts (44) and hex nuts (43) previously the plate until the cam action locks the seed plate in
removed. place on the hub. Do Not force. OFF and ON,
2. Install fertilizer lever to fertilizer hopper using bolt (45) directions are indicated on the seed plates with
and nut (43). arrows.
3. Assembly row marker (22) to row marker (21) with 2. Next, set the planting depth with the wedge-shaped
carriage bolt (36) and wing nut (37). furrowing shoe located directly under the hopper.
4. Place row marker cap (23) on row maker tube (21). Note that there are graduations in inches on the sides
5. Assemble row marker assembly to row marker of the seed tube. Move furrowing shoe until top edge
bracket (20) using hex bolt (38), washer (39), wave is in line with desired planting depth. Retighten wing
washer (48) and lock nut (33). Do not fully tighten nut (35) after adjustment is made. Check the depth
hardware, allowing row marker tube to pivot from side by moving the seeder forward a few inches.
to side 3. Pour seeds in the seed hopper. CAUTION: Do not
fill the hopper above the center of the seed plate.
SEED PLATE SELECTION GUIDE 4. Pour fertilizer into fertilizer hopper. CAUTION: Do
Selection information as to seed size and spacing are also not over fill the hopper. Allow 1” from top of fertilizer
found on your seed plates. to top edge of hopper
5. Adjust fertilizer flow by loosening wing nut on fertilizer
15-1018-1 Has a 9 inch seed drop spacing, plants corn hopper. Slide calibrated plate to desired setting and
and sunflowers. tighten wing nut. Before filling, shut off fertilizer
15-1018-2 Has a 3 ½ inch seed drop spacing, plants control.
small and medium peas and beans, also
similar seeds.
15-1018-3 Has 3-½ inch seed drop spacing, plants
variety of peas and beans including baby
lima.
15-1018-4 Has a 3 ½ inch seed drop spacing, plants
beets, extra small peas and beans, okra,
and related seeds.
15-1018-5 Has a 3 inch seed drop spacing, plants
radishes, small beets, and seed of like size. 6. Mark out the first row in your garden. Lower the row
15-1018-6 Has 4-inch drop spacing, plants most small marker shaft and adjust the row marker to the proper
seeds such as turnips, mustard, lettuce, width for the next row. You are now ready to plant.
carrots, kale, collards, endive, spinach, 7. To empty seeds, remove plug (2) from seed hopper
rutabaga, parsnips, parsley, and rhubarb. by simply putting pressure on center of plug and push
This plate may also be used to plant seeds inward. Pour seeds into a clean container.
for vegetable that are sometimes grown 8. Empty fertilizer by placing a clean container under
from plants. These include broccoli, brussel fertilizer hose, adjustment plate to No. 3 setting and
sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, open control, allowing fertilizer to flow into the
onions, and peppers. container.
9. To remove seed plate, hold pulley and belt stationary
NOTE: When changing seed plates, be sure hopper with one hand and rotate the seed plate
is empty. approximately ½” in the “OFF” direction indicated by
an arrow on top of the seed hopper (1). Push the
FERTILIZER ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS: seed plate off the hub through the hole just above the
NOTE: Granular Fertilizer must be free flowing pulley. It will slip off easily.
without lumps.
No. 1 setting – 1 lb. per 100 ft.
No. 2 setting – 2 lb. per 100 ft.
No. 3 setting – 3 lb. per 100 ft. NOTICE: Keep your seed hopper clean and free from
Consult your fertilizer dealer for further application data. sand, grit, and seed treating materials.
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PARTS DRAWING
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PARTS LIST
Key Part No. Qty. Description Key Part No. Qty. Description
1 15-1160 1 Seed Hopper 22 15-1185 1 Row Marker (Now 15A-1185)
2 15-1161 1 Plug (Not Illustrated) 23 15-1037 1 Cap - Row Marker Tube
3 15-1162 1 Cover Seed Tube 24 15-1181 1 Step – Fertilizer – Shut Off
4 15-1013 2 Wheel 12” Diameter 31 X-1429 2 5/16 – 18 X 4 ½ HHCS
5 15-1163 2 Frame Tube 32 15-1017 2 Wheel Spacer
6 15A-1166 1 Bracket Seed Tube 33 X-1107 3 5/16-18 Lock Nut
7 15-1167 1 Furrowing Shoe 34 L-116 1 5/16-18 X 1 ½ Carriage Bolt
8 15-1168 2 Support Tube 35 X-1007 1 5/16 -18 Wing Nut
9 15-1186 1 Decal (Not Illustrated) 36 L-271 1 ¼ -20 X 5/8 Carriage Bolt
10 15-1170 2 Lower Handle Tube 37 X-1152 1 ¼ -20 Wing Nut
11 15-1171 1 Handle 38 X-1027 1 5/16-18 X 1 ¾ HHCS
12 15A-1172 1 Pouch 39 L-99 2 5/16 Flat Washer
13 15-1173 1 Spindle 40 X-1577 1 ¼-20 X ½ Self Tap Screw
14 15-1018 1 Seed Plate (6 Plates) 41 X-1433 1 ¼ Id X 7/8 O.D. Flat Washer
15 15-1011 2 Pulley 42 X-2020 4 ¼-20 X 1 HHCS
16 15-1174 1 Belt 43 L-303 9 ¼-20 Lock Nut
17 15-1175 1 Seed Tube 44 X-1182 4 ¼-20 X 1 ¼ HHCS
18 15-1176 1 Fertilizer Tube 45 L-172 1 ¼-20 ¾ HHCS
19 15-1177 1 Fertilizer Flow Lever 46 X-1568 1 ¼-20 X ¾ Thumb Screw
20 15-1178 1 Bracket - Row Marker 47 X-1569 1 ¼-20 Special Nut
21 15-1019 1 Row Marker Tube 48 4-10704 1 Spring
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