Care should be taken in setting up the seeder to ensure that seed depth is even across the width and between front and rear rows, and that seeds are adequately covered. The setting up should be done at the proposed operating speed.

 Soil type and moisture content variations will vary the soil throw, so performance should be checked in the paddock when conditions change. Stubble clumping can have a negative effect by increasing effective seeding depth, front rows being affected, rear rows rarely.