GREAT PLAINS Yield-Pro Air-Pro YP2425A, Operator'S Manual

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YP2425A Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions
Transport Checklist
 If heading to the field, before departing, ensure that
opener depth, seed rate and fertilizer rate have been
determined, or that the necessary data is with you.

Plan the route. If towing a cart hitched to the planter,
plan the route so that no reverse movements will be
necessary. Avoid steep hills. Keep clearances in
mind. Folded, your planter may be nearly
15 feet (4.6 m) wide and 13 feet (4 m) high.
 Close slide gates on hoppers or seed boxes.

Hitch.
Make both electrical and hydraulic connections. See
“ Hitching Tractor to Planter ” on page 16. For
hydraulic hitch, check that safety chain is anchored.

If markers are unfolded, fold them.
See “ Folding the Markers ” on page 40.

Raise planter.
See “ Raising/Lowering Planter ” on page 28

Install lock-up channels on lift cylinders.
See “ Lift Cylinder Lock-Up ” on page 32.

If planter wings are unfolded, fold them.
See “ Folding the YP2425A Planter ” on page 30.
Make sure wing locks are engaged.
 Make sure caster locks are disengaged. See
“ Folding the YP2425A Planter ” on page 30.
 3-point hitch:
Lower hitch fully to ensure wings remain locked.
Hydraulic hitch:
Confirm CFM set to Hitch and hitch circuit in Float.
 Check all lights. Always have lights on for highway
operation.
 Comply with all national, regional and local safety
laws when traveling on public roads.
 Travel with caution.