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Hoss Garden Seeder Instructions

Parts List
(See the Exploded Drawing on page 9 for individual components)

The following parts are included in your standard Hoss Garden Seeder package:
1 - Hoss Garden Seeder Frame with 6 Seed Plates (#1 - #6)
4 - ¼” x 1 ½” Carriage Bolts, ¼” Flat Washer, ¼” Lock Washer, ¼” Nut (for handle assembly)
2 - Wood Screws (for attaching dowel row between handles)

The following are included in the (optional) Row Marker kit:

1 Row Marker assembly

Tools and Materials Required

7/16” Wrench
Phillips Screwdriver
Wood Glue

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Attach the Handles to Your Hoss Garden Seeder

Handle Height
Adjustment Slot

Wood Screw for

Dowel Rod

1) Position handles to the outside of each handle mount.

2) Place four ¼” x 1 ½” carriage head bolts through holes in handle mount and out through the
handle. The logo should be facing outward on each handle.
3) Fasten a ¼” flat washer, then ¼” lock washer and ¼” nut.
4) Adjust handle to desired height using the slotted groove at top of handle mount.
5) Secure handle position by tightening nuts with a 7/16” wrench.
6) Add a small amount of wood glue into the mortises on the inside of each handle at the location
where the tapered dowel rod will fit. Place tapered dowel rod between handles at the mortised
location. Slight tension is common when installing tapered dowel rod. A twisting motion will
help seat the rod into the hole. Both sides should bottom out against tapered dowel shoulder.
7) Insert the 1” wood screws into the pilot holes in the handles at the tapered dowel location (2
pilot holes, one per side) and tighten both sides down snug, securing the tapered dowel rod.

*Tip: Using a soft cloth, apply linseed oil to the handles for increased handle life.

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Set the Planting Depth

¼”
The planting depth adjustment knob is located in front of the hopper on the Hoss Garden Seeder.
Turn the knob clockwise to increase the planting depth and turn the knob counter-clockwise to
decrease the planting depth.

The depth gauges are located on both sides of the front wheel on the Hoss Garden Seeder. The
depth gauge has indentions and ticks that correspond with planting depths that change in ¼”
increments. When the first tick from the bottom is level with the top of the Garden Seeder frame
(see photo above), the planting depth is set at ¼”.

1 ¾”
1 ½” 1 ¼”
1” ¾”
½” ¼”

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Select a Seed Plate

Use the chart on the next page to select the Seed Plate # that matches your needs.
Seed plates #1 - #6 are supplied with every Hoss Seeder Attachment.
Seed plates #7 - #10 are available as optional accessories.

*Note that the recommended crops for each Seed Plate are only a reference for the type of seeds
that one should be able to plant based on the size of hole in the Seed Plate and the general size of
seeds for that crop.

Because of the variation in seed sizes among crops, it is impossible to design a “one size fits all”
seed plate for each crop. Therefore, depending on the variety you’re planting, you may need to
move up to a larger # Seed Plate or move down to a smaller # Seed Plate. You can also drill out
the holes a bit to make them large enough so that your seed fits through the hole (see example
below). Stock hole diameters are listed in the chart on the next page.

Seed Plate #6 with Contender Seed Plate #6 with Contender Green

Green Beans. Notice the holes Beans. Holes have been drilled large
in the plate are too small and enough so that bean seeds lay flat in the
will need to be drilled larger. holes and can easily fall through the plate.

If you plant multiple varieties of a particular crop, we recommend purchasing our blank,
Customizable Seed Plates. These blank plates allow you to customize a Seed Plate for each crop
variety. You can then write that variety on the plate with a permanent marker, making it easy to
reference year after year. We have blank plates available for each thickness of the stock drilled
plates - 3/32”, 3/16”, and 1/4".

Spacing Options: The chart on the next page also shows the stock spacing for each Seed Plate.
In one rotation of the Seed Plate, the Seeder Attachment will cover 19” of ground, so stock spacing
is calculated by dividing 19” by the number of holes in the Seed Plate. Optional spacing is also
attainable by using tape to cover some of the holes on a Seed Plate. This is best done by applying
small pieces of masking tape over holes on the BOTTOM of the seed plate (the brush will remove
tape if placed on top). Make sure the holes covered are opposite one another, so that the optional
spacing desired is equal among the remaining holes.

Customizable Seed Plates and Drill Template are available at www.hosstools.com.

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To Fill and Empty the Hopper

The seed hopper can easily be removed from the Garden Seeder for changing the seed plates.

1) Remove the wing nut from the center of the hopper.

2) Lift up the hopper and all of its contents (seeds, brush, cone, seed plate).
3) While holding down on the brush with your thumb, dump the remaining seeds.
4) Remove parts from inside the hopper and switch to a new seed plate.
5) Replace the hopper and all its parts onto the Garden Seeder. Tighten the wing nut until lightly
snug. Add new seeds.

About the Kickstand

The kickstand is located on the back of the Hoss Garden Seeder. This piece allows the Hoss
Garden Seeder to stand on its own when not in use. In the fixed position, the back wheel sits on
top of the kickstand while the kickstand is perpendicular to the frame of the Garden Seeder. While
the Garden Seeder is in use, the kickstand simply trails behind the back wheel of the Garden
Seeder. Because the middle bar of the kickstand does not touch the soil, it does not disrupt planted
seed.

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Garden Seeder Maintenance

The Hoss Garden Seeder is a rugged tool that is easily maintained. Following these few steps
will keep it running smoothly for a long time.

End of Season Maintenance:

- Remove all seeds from the hopper and wipe it clean.
- Spray a small shot of WD-40 into each axle bushing. This is best done along the flat side
of the axle from the underside of the machine.
- Spray the drive chain and the furrower’s two pivot bolts with WD-40.
- Rotate the back wheel a few times to distribute the lubricant.

Beginning of Season Maintenance:

- Repeat the same three lubricating steps listed above.
- Check that all bolts and the shaft collars are fastened snugly.

Return Policy
 We’ll pay for all standard shipping costs, charge no restocking fee, and accept all
returned items when the return is a result of our error.
 Unopened items within 30 days of delivery will receive 100% refund or exchange.
 Opened items within 30 days of delivery will be charged a 10% restocking fee.
 Requires proof of purchase.
 You must call for a return authorization prior to returning any product. Items received
without authorization will not be accepted.

One Year Warranty

Parts found to be defective in design or workmanship within one year from date of purchase are covered
under warranty. We encourage your feedback in these areas at any time.

What Is Covered - This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, with the
exceptions stated below.
How Long Coverage Lasts - This warranty runs for one year from the date of purchase.
What Is Not Covered - This warranty does not cover discoloration caused by exposure to
sunlight or chemicals.
What We Will Do - Hoss Tools will repair any item that proves to be defective in materials or
workmanship. In the event repair is not possible, Hoss Tools will either replace your item with
new item of similar composition and price, or refund the full purchase price of your item,
whichever you prefer.
How To Get Service – Contact Hoss Tools at 1-888-672-5536 or www.hosstools.com. A
representative will take any necessary action to correct problems covered by this warranty.

Repair and Replacement Parts

Use the exploded diagram on the last page to identify replacement parts. Replacement parts may
be ordered by contacting us at 1-888-672-5536.

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Troubleshooting Tips
- Use clean, uniformly sized seeds.

If you are using heirloom-type seeds, be sure to clean and sort your seeds before loading
into the hopper of the Hoss Garden Seeder. It is impossible to design a mechanical seeder that
will plant a batch of seeds that are not all relatively the same size. Remove the larger seeds from
the batch through sorting, and clean the seeds to remove any excess dust or dirt that could get in
between the Seed Plate and the hopper of your Garden Seeder.

- Use pelleted seed for carrots, beets, radishes, lettuce, chard, etc.

For these small seed types, you must use the coated/pelleted version of these seeds in your
Hoss Garden Seeder. Due to the lack of size uniformity with the native seeds of these crops, it is
necessary to use the uniform, pelleted versions. Pelleted seed can easily be found online for all
the above mentioned crops.

- Test your Seeder before planting.

We recommend that you do some preliminary tests with each new batch of seed to ensure
you receive accurate results in the field. This can be done by simply loading a small amount of
seed into the hopper and making sure the seed is being metered out of the seed tube at the correct
rate. You can place the Seeder on top of a bucket or pan and spin the rear wheel, or raise the
planting depth level all the way up and push the Seeder along a flat surface, such as a concrete
slab. Check to make sure seeds are dropping out as frequently as a hole in the Seed Plate is passing
over the seed drop tube.

- Don’t keep pushing the Seeder when it jams.

If your Garden Seeder jams because of an unusually large seed, do not continue to push it.
Simply raise up the handles, lifting the rear wheel of the Garden Seeder off the ground, and spin
the rear wheel of the Garden Seeder backwards with your foot. This will dislodge/kick out the
large seed without causing any damage to the Garden Seeder itself.

- Plant in loose, but firm soil.

Freshly roto-tilled soil tends to be very fluffy and have lots of air space within it. If you
use a roto-tiller, we recommend watering or waiting a few days between tilling and planting. This
will ensure you get the best soil-to-seed contact when planting.

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 Garden Seeder Exploded Diagram
Section 1 -Front Wheel Assembly Section 4 - Seeder Frame Section 8 - Rear Axle Assembly
Part # Description Qty Part # Description Qty Part # Description Qty
1 SHM4010 front wheel 1 29 BW2-0010-REV3 seeder frame 1 48 BW2-0070L-Rev3 kickstand – left – bare 1
2 Bolt 3/8-16 x 5.5 front axle 1 49 BW2-0070R-Rev3 kickstand – right– bare 1
3 3/8 nylock nut 1 Section 5 - Drop Tube Assembly 50 BW2-0080-Rev2 foot - bare 1
4 SDC424 dust covers 2 Part # Description Qty 51 BW2-0060-Rev2 large sprocket – black 1
30 BW2-0160-Rev1 long seed drop tube 1 52 5/8" shaft collar 2
Section 2 - Disc Assembly 31 1/4-20 x 3/4” carriage bolts 2 53 5/8" bronze bushing 2
Part # Description Qty 32 ¼ flat washers 2 54 1/4" socket cap bolts 4
5 D2-304S-Rev5 coulter disk 2 33 ¼ nylock nut 2 55 1/4" nylon nuts 4
6 HW-09B ball bearings 2 34 SAS-191 springs for arms 2
7 3/8-16 x 1” bolt 2 35 BW2-0040-Rev2 tube bracket 1 Section 9 - Drive Chain
8 3/8 nylock nut 2 Part # Description Qty
9 1/4-20 x 3 1/4” bolts 3 Section 6 - Hopper Assembly 56 BW2-0150-Rev1 91 ladder chain 1
10 1/4-20 nuts 9 Part # Description Qty
11 ¼ machine washers 6 36 HS4-0280 hopper cover 1 Section 10 - Rear Wheel
12 1/4-20 x 7/8 coupler nuts 4 37 HS4-0140 brush assembly 1 Part # Description Qty
13 1/4-20 x 5/8 bolts 4 38 HS4-0035 center cone 1 57 BW2-0140-Rev1 rear wheel 1
14 ¼ split lockwasher 10 39 HS4-1000 hopper 1 58 5/16-18 set screws 2
15 BW2-0030L-Rev2 arm – left – plated 1 40 wing nut 1 59 D2-302S-Rev2 5/8 axle, 7” long 1
16 BW2-0030R-Rev2 arm – right – plated 1 60 HS4-0340 5/8 bushing, .75 long 2
17 BW2-0020-Rev3 spacer brace – plated 1 Section 7 - Center Axle Assembly 61 HS4-0220 5/8 shaft collars 3
18 17 link drag chain 1 Part # Description Qty
19 1/4-20 x 3/4” bolts for chain 2 41 HS4-0210-A gear A 1 Section 11 - Handle Assembly (not shown)
20 1/4-20 x 1/2" front spacer bolt 2 42 HS4-0210-B gear B 1
43 HS4-0260 gear aligner 1 Section 12 - Seed Plates (not shown)
Section 3 - Handle Bracket Assembly 44 HS4-0025-Rev1 aluminum extrusion axle 1
Part # Description Qty 45 HS4-0050 sprocket 1
21 KNH3-HEX4P7 depth adjuster knob 1 46 3/8" bronze bushing 2
22 3/8-16 x 2.5” bolt 1 47 3/8" shaft collar 4
23 3/8 flange nut 1
24 3/8 square nut 1
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25 1/4-20 x 3/4” carriage bolts 4

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26 ¼ flat washers 4
27 ¼ nylock nut 4
28 BW2-0050-Rev2 handle brace 1