IH 955 solid row crop planter markers

[Brownie450]

Started beans yesterday. 11 row 15" planter. Markers won't go down after
planter is in the ground. Worked well last year with no trouble.
Temp was 70 degrees yesterday afternoon, & cold oil should be no issue.
This morning with 45 degrees might be an issue.
Wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem??
Jim

 

[crsutton81]

Started beans yesterday. 11 row 15" planter. Markers won't go down after
planter is in the ground. Worked well last year with no trouble.
Temp was 70 degrees yesterday afternoon, & cold oil should be no issue.
This morning with 45 degrees might be an issue.
Wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem??
Jim

On our 955 planter, after it sits up a little bit, the marker cylinder packing gets dry and will not let the markers lower. The only solution has been to have a helper pull down on them the first time or 2 of use to get limbered back up. Afterwards they have been doing fine. Worth a try.

 

[Brownie450]

Thanks for the tip, CR. We've got 2 4X4 blocks wired
on the arms now.
Jim