Air distributor diverter valve

A method of operating a distribution system, the method comprising:

• storing agricultural product in a reservoir;
• selectively operating the distribution system in an operating mode in which a diverter valve directs agricultural product from the reservoir toward a distribution outlet;
• and
• selectively operating the distribution system in a discharge mode in which the diverter valve directs agricultural product from the reservoir toward a discharge port different from the distribution outlet.

A distribution system for distributing agricultural product, the distribution system comprising:

• a reservoir for holding agricultural product;
• a distributor for distributing agricultural product;
• and
• a diverter valve, comprising:
• a shell comprising a body extending in a longitudinal direction, a shell inlet port operable to receive agricultural product from the reservoir, and a positioning slot formed in the body;
• a pipe movably seated in the body, the pipe comprising a first passage and a second passage;
• and
• a handle connected to the pipe through the positioning slot, wherein the handle is operable to move the pipe relative to the shell between a first position in which the shell inlet port is connected with the first passage, and a second position in which the shell inlet port is connected with the second passage;
• wherein, with the pipe in the first position, the reservoir is fluidly connected with the distributor via the first passage;
• and
• wherein, with the pipe in the second position, the reservoir is fluidly connected with a discharge port via the second passage.