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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

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.

Handle Height

Adjustment Slot

Wood Screw for

Dowel Rod

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Set the Planting Depth

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”.

¼”

¼” ½”

¾” 1”

1 ¼” 1 ½”

1 ¾”

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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.

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.

Seed Plate #6 with Contender

Green Beans. Notice the holes

in the plate are too small and

will need to be drilled larger.

Seed Plate #6 with Contender Green

Beans. Holes have been drilled large

enough so that bean seeds lay flat in the

holes and can easily fall through the plate.

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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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