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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Operator Manual

YP4025A-48TR20

40 Foot 3-Section Yield-Pro®

Planter

Read the operator manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the
subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without
exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!

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Summary of Contents for Yield-Pro YP4025A-48TR20

Page 1: ...0 40 Foot 3 Section Yield Pro Planter Read the operator manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives o...

Page 2: ...red the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements with the option s weight and measurements Dealer Contact Inform...

Page 3: ...If Weight Transfer is Installed 17 Electrical Hookup 19 Hitching with 3 Point 19 Hitching with Hydraulic Tongue Option 20 Raising Lowering Tongue 20 Parking Stands 21 Tank Cart Hitching 22 Making Fert...

Page 4: ...ting 96 Seed Pool Recovery 97 Population Troubleshooting Charts 98 Maintenance and Lubrication 106 Maintenance 106 Material Clean Out 107 Air Box Material Clean Out 107 Air System Clean Out 107 Meter...

Page 5: ...ided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional purposes cannot be guarded WARNING indicates...

Page 6: ...shaft over speed or damaged hoses Wear Protective Equipment Wear protective clothing and equipment Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job Avoid loose fitting clothing Because prolonged ex...

Page 7: ...loves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems If an accident occurs seek immediate medical assistance from a physician familiar with this type of injury Tire Safety Tire chan...

Page 8: ...uce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes Comply with state and local laws Do not tow an implement that when fully loaded weighs more than 1 5 times the weight of towing vehicle Carry reflec...

Page 9: ...ng on product Inspect all parts Make sure parts are in good condition and installed properly Remove buildup of grease oil or debris Remove all tools and unused parts from product before operation Safe...

Page 10: ...cals clean and legible Replace all damaged or missing decals Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer Refer to this section for proper decal placement When ordering new parts or components also...

Page 11: ...of Contents Index 411 198M Daytime Reflectors 838 267C On rear face of axle above Red reflectors two total Amber Reflectors 838 265C On the front of the center section front lower tool bars on the re...

Page 12: ...in Spanish 818 557C Advising non English readers to seek translation On side of tongue one total Danger Crushing Hazard 818 590C Top center of 3 point hitch one total not present with hydraulic tongu...

Page 13: ...M DIR T OR CO NT AM INA NT PA RT ICL ES TO PR EV EN T DA MA GE TO PU MP AN D MO TO R RE PL AC E FIL TE R EL EM EN T AF TE R EV ER Y 150 OP ER ATI NG HO UR S OR 2 YE AR S SE RV ICE LE VE L TO OL BA R B...

Page 14: ...t Safety Information 10 Warning Pinch Shear Hazard 818 579C Front and rear faces of inner marker arms four total Warning Overhead Marker 818 580C Front and rear faces of inner marker arms four total W...

Page 15: ...void Injury or Machine Da mage Operate only with 1000 rpm PT O CAUTION 34843 858 004C Read Owner s Manual BEFORE operating machine Keep tractor at IDLING SPEED and slowly engage PTO to prevent damage...

Page 16: ...nts Index Important Safety Information 12 Caution Tires Not A Step 818 398C One front face each wing gauge wheel One each side front center axle One each rear face of rear caster arms 8 total Caution...

Page 17: ...P4025A 48TR20 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 13 2019 03 19 Table of Contents Index 411 198M Caution Pressure and Torque 838 426C On outside rim each transport tire 10 total 29164...

Page 18: ...ered by separate Operator and Material Rate manuals 401 627M and 401 627B Using This Manual This manual will familiarize you with safety assembly operation adjustments troubleshooting and maintenance...

Page 19: ...nce Model Number YP4025A 48TR20 Serial Number __________________________ Further Assistance Great Plains Manufacturing Inc and your Great Plains dealer want you to be satisfied with your new product I...

Page 20: ...onitor console in tractor page 166 Post Delivery Seasonal Setup On initial delivery use with a new tractor and seasonally check and as necessary complete these items before continuing to the routine s...

Page 21: ...s hydraulic hoses are color coded handle grips to help you hookup hoses to your tractor outlets Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked with the same color If Weight Transfer is Installed If...

Page 22: ...ydraulic Motor Seals Low Pressure Case Drain Connection 1 Attach case drain hose to low pressure drain connection Case drain hose has the smaller 1 4 inch I D hose and small flat face connector 2 Conn...

Page 23: ...cal connectors Make connections prior to product movement Some product hydraulic circuits are under monitor control Hitching with 3 Point Refer to Figure 6 1 Connect your tractor 3 point to the produc...

Page 24: ...r 8 Extend the Hitch Lift circuit to raise the hydraulic tongue just enough to relieve pressure from the parking stand 9 Remove and store main tongue parking stand See Store Main Parking Stand on page...

Page 25: ...the standard 3 point hitch store the two forward stands by either of the following methods Remove the top pin swing the stand out up and vertical around the bottom pin and re insert the top pin or Rem...

Page 26: ...onnection Types Making Fertilizer Connections Type Description 2 1 section product manifold and pump Inlet only bypass is local on SML cart a user provisioned cart may use the boom gauge line connecti...

Page 27: ...d in tongue bolt holes Tractor 3 point control must be in Depth Control mode and not Draft Control mode For hydraulic tongue Note the scale reading on the tongue for this height Re set the tongue heig...

Page 28: ...ration and Setup 24 Marker Setup Prior to first use check and adjust Dual Marker Speed Adjustment on page 167 Prior to first use and whenever changing row spacings set or reset Marker Extension on pag...

Page 29: ...ngs and casters 1 Wing locks Hooks on the tongue engage locks on the wings to prevent unfolding in transport Tongue must be raised to engage release See page 27 2 Lift cylinder lock channels These are...

Page 30: ...usually moves forward during unfolding Do not unfold with implement name lowered or machine damage will result Unfold only with markers resting in transport cradles Unfold only if hydraulics are bled...

Page 31: ...lement name when unfolded unless tongue lock is engaged When unlocked the pull bar system experiences excess loads The openers may be damaged by not tracking straight forward 11 When fully unfolded se...

Page 32: ...they may drag or shove if left extended during raise or lower operations To avoid this fold markers prior to raise or lower Machine Damage Risk Hydraulic Hitch Only Do not lower product while folded...

Page 33: ...Raising Product on page 29 and Lift Cylinder Lock Up on page 30 2 If equipped with hydraulic hitch set the Lift Hitch switch to Lift On 3 point hitch this switch has no function and the circuit is in...

Page 34: ...me Every 8 to 10 passes or if lifting is uneven re phase the cylinders with this procedure 1 Raise the product completely and hold the hydraulic lever or switch in Extend for several seconds after the...

Page 35: ...r movement Do not allow anyone to be on or near the product during folding Stay clear of the wing sweep arcs The sweep arcs of the wings have numerous pinch and crush points in the mechanism Coulters...

Page 36: ...circuit to fold wings Sequence begins with releasing of tongue latch Refer to Figure 19 on page 27 Before folding completes 9 Raise product tongue Raising Lowering Tongue on page 20 This must be done...

Page 37: ...phase resulting in uneven folding and unfolding of the YP4025A 48TR20 Every few planting days re phase the cylinders with this procedure 1 Raise unfold and fold the product completely and hold the fo...

Page 38: ...he tractor is not rated for at least 45 000 pounds calculate or obtain a scale weight of the product and cart Loss of Control Hazard Tank Carts A tank cart in train must be EMPTY A full SML 735 cart w...

Page 39: ...gurations The weight of your product can vary by thousands of pounds even if it is the same base model due to installed options and or aftermarket equipment If your tractor weight or capability is nea...

Page 40: ...page 36 If product wings are unfolded fold them See Folding the Implement Name on page 31 Make sure wing locks are engaged 3 point hitch Lower hitch fully to ensure wings remain locked Hydraulic hitc...

Page 41: ...and replace this tool with the product lowered The wrench end fits the nut weldment of the spring force cam page 80 Refer to Figure 33 As necessary for auger clearance open walkboard top railing At ea...

Page 42: ...arkers were unfolded set the Clutch Folding Module Marker Fold switch to Marker 3 If the machine has markers at the left wing tool bar move the lever on the manual valve from Marker lever pointing for...

Page 43: ...any seed container present and mount the empty 82 bu hopper See Changing the Bulk Box or Hopper on page 41 5 Open slide gate at base of hopper Open lid 6 Measure the lubricant required and if loading...

Page 44: ...off seed box fan 4 If the 150 bu hopper is not yet on the product dismount any seed container present and mount the empty 150 bu hopper See Changing the Bulk Box or Hopper on page 41 5 Open slide gat...

Page 45: ...closer access for the lifter 7 Back up the product about three feet 1 m This causes the rear transport wheels to caster forward further reducing the reach required for lifting 8 Turn off the seed box...

Page 46: ...r or fork lift is rated for and configured to lift the weight A full seed box can weight over 2500 pounds 1134 kg a full 82 bu hopper over 5000 pounds 2270 kg 18 If mounting a seed hopper confirm that...

Page 47: ...he same time as implement name If purchased separately see installation instructions in manual 403 287M Refer to Figure 43 1 Fill the refuge hopper with appropriate seed for seeding desired areas of t...

Page 48: ...5 Meter Pressurization System Elements shows air direction Hydraulic Fan Pressure Sensor Lines Air Pro Seed Meter Split Air Manifold Pressure Sensor Chamber Row Pressurizing Tubes Servo Controlled Van...

Page 49: ...air while retaining the delivered seeds 2 It is a passive control gate for bulk seed delivery It takes about a minute to initially fill the meters Separate pressurization tubes provide the air to the...

Page 50: ...e handles high volume at low back pressure ensuring full motor performance 3 Connect the motor inlet line to a tractor remote capable of the flow rates shown at Recommended Fan Speeds on page 47 4 The...

Page 51: ...nd none to the meter pressurization system The monitor has a level sensor below the hopper or seed box to warn when seed box is empty There are three to four acres of seed in the system when the senso...

Page 52: ...ction of the airbox is to mix seed with turbulent air from the hydraulic fan which then exits through a manifold not shown to the seed tubes which serve the row unit meters Before the first planting e...

Page 53: ...reads approximately 1000 psi Tighten the lock disc 4 Lower the implement name Engage the hydraulic drive with seeding disabled Pull forward at normal field speed for a short distance Stop 5 Check tha...

Page 54: ...of electric clutch failure an electric clutch can be mechanically engaged Refer to Figure 51 and Figure 52 1 Remove the rubber plugs from the oil shield disc to allow access to the lock up holes Plugs...

Page 55: ...ion 1 Install disks for your crop population range per the Seed Rate manual and the instructions beginning on page 88 of this manual 2 Open the shutter at planting rows to the recommended initial sett...

Page 56: ...2019 03 19 Table of Contents Index 411 198M YP4025A 48TR20 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 52...

Page 57: ...ome chemicals will cause serious burns lung damage and death Seek medical assistance immediately if accident occurs Know what to do in case of an accident If the fertilizer product is at any risk of p...

Page 58: ...tents Index Operating Instructions 54 Implement Name Tanks System Diagram L47 L48 Figure 55 Hydraulic Pump Fertilizer System 36406 L26 L15 L11 L25 L11 L15 L26 L22 L28 L27 L24 L14 L29 L21 L31 L20 L30 L...

Page 59: ...s operating pressure to the boom typically in the 15 to 45 psi range Normally the gauge is only relied on for setting the relief valve Overpressure Dump Line This line returns the majority of any over...

Page 60: ...flushing booms such as for winterizing Nozzle Drop Line Each active nozzle is connected to the row applicator via tubing Row Applicator Tube All standard 25 Series row units include an applicator tub...

Page 61: ...ns 57 2019 03 19 Table of Contents Index 411 198M SML Cart Pump System Diagram L10 L26 L14 L33 L34 L35 L36 L48 L32 L30 L18 L17 L31 L24 L20 L22 L21 L16 L25 L27 L29 L37 L39 L38 L40 L46 L44 L41 L42 L43 L...

Page 62: ...the majority of any overpressure excess material to the tanks Pump Outlet Selector Valve This valve sets the boom flow side of the pump outlet to boom off or off load A decal on the mount indicates h...

Page 63: ...55 on page 54 Flow rate pump rpm is controlled by a proportional valve at the pump motor inlet under the control of the IntelliAg system Refer to Figure 58 The default rate is set on the seed monitor...

Page 64: ...valves as follows 1 rear quick fill closed 2 tank recirculation 2 open 3 pump main discharge selector open to pump and boom 4 tank discharge 2 open 5 pump bypass recirculation open briefly to gravity...

Page 65: ...urns Severe under steer may result A full SML 735 cart weighs over 12 000 pounds 5400 kg and may cause the tractor s braking capacity to be exceeded An accident could result in serious injury or death...

Page 66: ...d to seed box or hopper seal Add 1 cup of seed lubricant to each air box prior to first use and prior to loading seed 135 Seed loaded 39 Tube gates turned on to correct rows 48 No air leaks except fro...

Page 67: ...ion Seea a Operate fan briefly and observe rotor blades spinning toward exit port Check rpm on seed monitor If equipped with hydraulic drive confirm Clutch Folding Module Master switch off and check h...

Page 68: ...the DICKEY john seed monitor set the Fert Pump switch on the Clutch Folding Module to ON 61 7 In the CLUTCH cluster of the Clutch Folding Module set all switches including Master to ON 50 8 Pull forw...

Page 69: ...is adjusted via set screws on the sequence valve body Excessive folding speed may damage markers See Dual Marker Speed Adjustment on page 167 Marker Unfold one side Refer to Figure 62 and Figure 63 1...

Page 70: ...ith your implement name Operations covered in that manual and therefore not in this manual include hydraulic drive control planting rate fertilizer rate ground speed setting rate limits and detecting...

Page 71: ...arking stand Hitching Tractor to Product on page 17 Refer to Figure 65 shown without tractor for clarity 7 For the standard 3 point hitch deploy the two forward stands Remove the inner pin swing the s...

Page 72: ...Shut off all Y tubes 10 Apply grease to exposed cylinder rods to prevent rust 11 Flush fertilizer lines if present Flush system with RV anti freeze if there is any chance of freezing prior to next imp...

Page 73: ...sistent seed flow and disk singulation Planting Rate SRMa Refer to Seed Rate manual Marker Adjustments Marker Extension 168 Intended swath spacing Marker Chain Length Adjustment 54 Marker folding oper...

Page 74: ...lation based on seeds sensed only an actual furrow check provides certainty about the actual seeding rate See the SRM Height Switch Adjustment Refer to Figure 68 The implement name includes a sensing...

Page 75: ...this rarely needs modification Marker Disk Adjustment Sharp Object Hazard Use caution when making adjustments in this area Marker disks may be sharp Refer to Figure 69 1 To change angle of cut and th...

Page 76: ...ssurization is near suggested value 7 Perform a FILL METER operation for at least one minute see DICKEY john Implement Name Drill Control user level 1 manual 8 Check for meter fill With fan running pu...

Page 77: ...meter pressurization with the product in motion Press the SPLIT AIR softkey on the seed monitor console Wait 5 to 10 seconds for the system to update while you continue planting Continue making small...

Page 78: ...ng equal margin against skips and doubles Record this value for future use Seed Delivery Fan Adjustments Refer to Figure 70 The primary control for seed delivery air is fan rpm The servo vane not show...

Page 79: ...nitor control channel adjustment Once the control channel is set up rate adjustment and channel enable disable are operations performed using the seed monitor screen The Seed Rate manual for details G...

Page 80: ...he pressure gauge for a reduction in pressure that indicates a plugged strainer screen Fertilizer Relief Valve Refer to Figure 72 An optional fertilizer system may include a relief valve and pressure...

Page 81: ...ing leakage Built in check valves at the row units prevent flow below 15 psi The Seed Rate Chart book for this product manual part number ManualB contains a table of orifice sizes in gallons per acre...

Page 82: ...andle sets planting depth by controlling the height of the side gauge wheels relative to the opener discs See Side Gauge Wheel Adjustment on page 84 8 Press Wheel Force Angle Stagger Standard The pres...

Page 83: ...o system is installed down force is set higher than required and the Row Pro system automatically lowers it so that each section runs at optimum down force Appendix R Row Pro on page 172 for Row Pro s...

Page 84: ...d 1 Raise the implement name Although this adjustment can be made with the implement name lowered the springs will be in tension and will require more effort The extra force required may also damage t...

Page 85: ...rrent or new position causes it to contact the ground during the adjustment Be careful around the front end of row units Row cleaner tines and coulter blades may be sharp To adjust coulter depth 1 Det...

Page 86: ...Operate the implement name on some test ground no seed required and verify that the opener blades are in the groove opened by the coulter and that the press wheels are centered over the furrow See Pr...

Page 87: ...Spacers will need to be reset when blades are replaced The ideal spacing causes the blades to be in contact for about one inch If you insert two pieces of paper between the blades they should slide t...

Page 88: ...are held up At the same time keep side gauge wheels close to opener discs so openers do not plug with soil or trash Wheels should be out far enough so discs and wheels turn freely Refer to Figure 91...

Page 89: ...oot pounds 149 N m Adjusting Gauge Wheel Scrapers Refer to Figure 92 bottom view Scrapers are optional and may be useful in moist or sticky soils that tend to accumulate on gauge wheels and reduce int...

Page 90: ...the lugs Re install the seal Seed Inlet Shutter Adjustment Refer to Figure 94 showing the shutter at setting 3 The seed inlet shutter regulates the volume of bulk seed presented to the seed disk The o...

Page 91: ...ses seed monitor Row Failure alarm with a report of the row number Row numbers are counted from the left wing outside row is row 1 Stop and put the tractor in Park Leave the fan running Locate the fai...

Page 92: ...en a disk is first clamped it is normal for the disk hub to be flat with the face of the disk seat only on the inlet rear side The disk fully seats as it first turns This condition eases as the brush...

Page 93: ...isk seat in Figure 98 page 88 so that new disks can seat fully Inspect brushes for excess wear and damage See Meter Brush Maintenance on page 111 5 Inspect removed disks for excess wear and damage Set...

Page 94: ...on and release the handle into the notch Closing the shutter prevents meter pressurization air from leaking into the bulk seed air system resulting in lower pressures in adjacent rows with risk of ski...

Page 95: ...ost If you lose a pin the replacement part number is 805 033C 1 Raise the product Although this adjustment can be made with the product lowered the springs will be in tension and will require more eff...

Page 96: ...ck Up Optional Seed Lok firming wheels provide additional seed to soil contact The wheels are spring loaded and do not require adjusting In some wet and sticky conditions the wheels may accumulate soi...

Page 97: ...ion of travel for decreased down pressure Pull the handle back for increased down pressure Higher press wheel down pressures reduce the down force on the main row unit shank components such as the ope...

Page 98: ...ise implement name and install lift assist cylinder locks See Lift Cylinder Lock Up on page 30 3 Loosen the 1 2 inch hex head bolts and Do not loosen the square head bolts forward of the hex head bolt...

Page 99: ...e ground drive transmission and range sprocket selections or the population settings on a hydraulic drive unit See also Population Too Low or Population Too High in the troubleshooting charts Yes Go t...

Page 100: ...g Causes may include low fan speed seed hose blockage no seed available Y tube closed meter never primed Oversize matter in seed has caused a bridge at the top of the inlet Air back flow is occurring...

Page 101: ...low to keep the meter supplied The steps below quickly prime the meter by rebuilding the seed pool Refer to Figure 113 which depicts a recovery after an incidence of bridging at air release screen 1 C...

Page 102: ...aphite component of Ezee Glide Plus addresses this issue Increase the amount of Easy Glide Plus and or more thoroughly mix the lubricant into the seed Air pressure too low false information driving th...

Page 103: ...t and clean out disks Row has blank disk installed Replace with seeding disk Seed sensor obscured Clean out seed tube see page 109 Seed tube plugged Raise implement name expose bottom of seed tube and...

Page 104: ...troubleshooting population issues always first rule out seed monitor setup Review product configuration and monitor setup Incorrect cell count Replace seed disks with correct disks or reset rate for c...

Page 105: ...e population based timing chart Chain has jumped Check sprockets and chain for excessive wear or rusty stuck links System is unable to automatically control air meter pressure Signal from air pressure...

Page 106: ...Plus to seed to dry out seed treatment Treatment mixed unevenly and plugging outlets Clean out seed Re mix Treatment build up in airbox Clean airbox See Air Box Residue Clean Out on page 110 Seed Del...

Page 107: ...r to page 115 Uneven seed depth Excessive field speed Reduce field speed Planting conditions too wet Wait until drier weather Incorrect coulter depth setting See coulter manual or set unit mounted cou...

Page 108: ...correct as needed Improper hose routing sags or kinks With product unfolded hoses should for a gentle S shape through the holders with no deep sags Air lines plugging between Y tube and meter Sag or...

Page 109: ...valve set to Marker Selector valve must be set to Aux Set tractor remote circuit to Neutral or Float before changing valve Hydraulic Hitch Won t Stay Raised Bypass valve is open at hitch Close valve S...

Page 110: ...aping from a very small hole can be almost invisible Use paper or cardboard not body parts and wear heavy gloves to check for suspected leaks Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure...

Page 111: ...to be emptied Use gates to regulate seed flow while recovering seed 5 As flow subsides rapidly open and close the slide gate to dislodge seed in the tracks Tap on the sides of the hopper to dislodge r...

Page 112: ...ainer can hold all the seed in the meter and inlet up to a closed slide gate The container can be converted into a true funnel for complete system clean out The hoppers are connected to the rows with...

Page 113: ...Refer to Figure 119 8 Clean seed from all brushes shop vac recommended 9 Inspect brushes page 111 10 Rotate funnel clockwise remove and empty 11 For imminent operations Install next seed wheel or bla...

Page 114: ...till in the airbox Open the airbox clean out door 4 Remove the inspection port covers from each end of the airbox not shown in figures 5 Use an indelible marker to identify the hoses on seed hose port...

Page 115: ...creasing population Finding an occasional cracked seed hung up on a tuft fiber is not uncommon and is not an indicator that brush maintenance is required Merely remove the seed If the strip brushes ar...

Page 116: ...e brush holder 2 Prepare to catch drop brush which will fall lose Slide brush holder left and up to free front edge from under washer Remove brush holder 3 Remove used strip brushes from the holder by...

Page 117: ...worn away replace the disk If the seed pockets are worn through or the air ports have enlarged replace the disk Cleaning and Storing Seed Disks Possible Chemical Hazard Wear gloves when washing disks...

Page 118: ...s and routine service of the tractor filtration To change the element Refer to Figure 126 1 Un screw lower canister from filter catching and disposing of used fluid 2 Remove and discard element 3 Inst...

Page 119: ...ory before shipping and bleeding should not be required other than to raise fully and hold lever on for one minute or until all cylinders extend fully If it is necessary to further bleed lift system s...

Page 120: ...fluid appears at the loosened fittings Set circuit to Neutral and secure fittings 7 Re pin rod ends Fold Cylinder Bleeding Refer to Figure 129 1 Begin with product raised and lift cylinder locks insta...

Page 121: ...marker cylinder 7 Retract the circuit until fluid appears at the loosened fittings Set circuit to Neutral Secure fittings 8 Repeat for the other side 9 Re orient gravity pin lock to position noted at...

Page 122: ...of each wing section This should be the same as measured at step 1 above See page 118 for adjustments Wing Leveling Inboard End Wing leveling check adjustment is required prior to first use of the imp...

Page 123: ...wing 2 Compare to the measurement at the outer end of the center tool bar at the wing pivot location All measurements should be identical and close to 26 inch 66 cm 3 If measurements do not match loos...

Page 124: ...e rear units 4 Check for proper alignment by running a string line across back of product toward outer ends of wings For proper alignment outside ends of wings should be 0 to 1 4 inch 0 to 6 mm ahead...

Page 125: ...the center of the span deflect the chain in both directions The slack is the distance of the movement 4 Adjust the idlers for ideal slack Chain Clips Whenever mounting a chain make sure the clip at t...

Page 126: ...s are rough inspect and replace if necessary 2 Side wheels are preset at the factory Due to normal wear it may become necessary to make adjustments so the wheel remains close to the disc To prevent pl...

Page 127: ...ave no straps Refer to Figure 143 A new 150 bu hopper requires periodic attention to the hopper strap as the hopper initially seats and thereafter due to continued hopper seating and strap stretching...

Page 128: ...Season Filter Cleaning 1 Shut off the ball valve at the filter to minimize product spill 2 Unscrew and remove the bottom canister of the filter 3 Wash the filter cartridge with water or replace with...

Page 129: ...Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until Grease emerges Wing Caster Wing Pivot One zerk each of 2 casters 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges zerk is located on the left...

Page 130: ...wing at wing frame to tool bar joint Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Rockshaft to Main Frame One zerk each side 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerge...

Page 131: ...zerks one each inside end of pins each side Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Level Link Front End One zerk each link 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease em...

Page 132: ...e to Rear Axle One zerk each side 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Axle Link Aft End One zerk each link 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges...

Page 133: ...ne zerk each of 2 casters 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Opener Side Wheel Bushing On both sides of each row unit Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease eme...

Page 134: ...be Quantity Coat thoroughly Lubricate chains any time there is a chance of moisture and when being stored at the end of the planting season To avoid clutch slippage prevent chain lube from getting on...

Page 135: ...there is a chance of moisture and when being stored at the end of the planting season Hitch Parallel Arms Hydraulic Tongue only Four zerks 1 each end of each arm Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity U...

Page 136: ...he product a short distance to engage the lock and move the indicator arm down enough to provide access to the zerk Wing Transfer Drive Shafts Eight zerks 4 each side 2 two each outer shaft sleeve 2 o...

Page 137: ...our bearings 2 each wing Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Re pack Markers Disk Hub Four bearings 2 each marker Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Re pack Transport Wheels Wheel Hubs Eight bearings...

Page 138: ...Table of Contents Index 411 198M YP4025A 48TR20 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 134 Gauge Wheel Bearings Four bearings 2 each side Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Re pack Seas...

Page 139: ...nvironments increase the rate as needed for smooth meter operation Irritation and Chronic Exposure Hazard Wear gloves DO NOT use hands or any part of your body to mix seed lubricant Wear a respirator...

Page 140: ...Installed 401 483A 26152 Option Package Part Number YP40 44 WEIGHT TRANSFER 411 172A Kits and Couplers Part Number YP40 PTO KIT For model Product 401 946A 1 3 4 20 PTO COUPLER 826 777C 1 3 8 21 PTO CO...

Page 141: ...it Installation on page 171 Markers Markers are a standard factory installed feature on the implement name but may be optionally deleted line item 401 569A for example if all planting is done via GPS...

Page 142: ...single inlet and is optimized for use with a Great Plains hydraulic drive pump The base Type 2 system is plumbed to the on board tanks The 407 243A kit extends it to the rear hitch for use with the 40...

Page 143: ...417 489A hydraulic pump For operator information see the Semi Mounted Fertilizer Carts Operator manual 407 451M Hydraulic Drive Fertilizer Pump One pump kit integrates with the Type 2 fertilizer mani...

Page 144: ...200 gallon tanks page 139 or an SML 500 or SML 735 cart If a user provisioned trailing nurse tank cart and user provisioned pump is used also order 407 243A nurse tank hookup kit above a trailer hitch...

Page 145: ...only with 25 Series openers Dribblers apply liquid fertilizer slightly to the side of the closed furrow behind the press wheel Dribblers are available in left and right hand offsets for use on twin r...

Page 146: ...are usually too heavy too be safely fork lifted onto the product if already pre loaded with seed For operations see 82 bu Hopper Operation on page 39 and 150 bu Hopper Operation on page 40 Refuge Hopp...

Page 147: ...Non standard CANbus console in use The kit includes a USB to CANbus adapter adapter to CANbus harness and 32 bit Windows drivers for the USB adapter Description Order Number Ezee Glide Plus Talc Grap...

Page 148: ...nting of AMVAC SmartBox containers and meters above row units SmartBox is a delivery system for low rate pelletized seed row treatments Mounting kits include brackets only SmartBoxes with additional m...

Page 149: ...n A5 console supplements the standard DICKEY john IntelliAg console as well as some models of customer provisioned monitors It accepts the GPS coordinate feedb performs field mapping data logging func...

Page 150: ...g No need to stop and manually reset all 24 cams Row Pro is presently available only as a factory installed option with the original product order Lock Up Pins If rows are shut off you can reduce unne...

Page 151: ...ow adjustment as wheel and scraper wear For operations see Adjusting Gauge Wheel Scrapers on page 85 Inside Disc Scrapers When planting in moist or sticky soils these scrapers are useful in preventing...

Page 152: ...ton Hill Drop 12 Cell 837 186C Edible Bean Large 56 Cell 817 967C Edible Bean Medium 60 Cell 837 065C Milo Pelletized Sugar Beet 30 Cell 837 057C Milo 65 Cell 817 849C Milo 130 Cell 817 800C Soybeans...

Page 153: ...dles which include one of three firmers seed flap Keeton or Seed Lok Only one type of seed firmer may be installed at the same time Order one per row Seed Lok Seed Firmer For operations see Seed Firme...

Page 154: ...The base Yield Pro product includes a choice of press wheels Additional wheels are available and all may be field installed This manual does not list kit part numbers as the available wheels are often...

Page 155: ...ort Clearance 22 in Seed Box Heights Min forklift 4ft 2 5 8in 129 cm lowered 6ft 5 7 8in 198 cm raised Bulk box refill 8ft 9 1 2in 2 68m lowered 11ft 3 4in 3 37m raised 82bu Hopper Fill 9ft 1 4in 2 75...

Page 156: ...5 M14 X 2 92 145 200 9 16 12 95 150 210 M14 X 1 5 99 155 215 9 16 18 105 165 235 M16 X 2 145 225 315 5 8 11 130 205 285 M16 X 1 5 155 240 335 5 8 18 150 230 325 M18 X 2 5 195 310 405 3 4 10 235 360 51...

Page 157: ...YP4025A 48TR20 Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 153 2019 03 19 Table of Contents Index 411 198M Hydraulic Diagrams Fold Marker and Auxiliary Hydraulics Standard 29808...

Page 158: ...2019 03 19 Table of Contents Index 411 198M YP4025A 48TR20 Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 154 Auxiliary Hydraulics with Markers deleted ToTractor 29245...

Page 159: ...YP4025A 48TR20 Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 155 2019 03 19 Table of Contents Index 411 198M Fan Hydraulics S N B1082H 29631...

Page 160: ...2019 03 19 Table of Contents Index 411 198M YP4025A 48TR20 Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 156 Fan Hydraulics S N B1083H 29631...

Page 161: ...YP4025A 48TR20 Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 157 2019 03 19 Table of Contents Index 411 198M Hydraulic Drive Standard 29218 16T...

Page 162: ...19 03 19 Table of Contents Index 411 198M YP4025A 48TR20 Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 158 Hydraulic Tongue Option rod end To Lift hydraulics To Lift hydraulics base end 254...

Page 163: ...Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 159 2019 03 19 Table of Contents Index 411 198M Lift Hydraulics Standard Null4 ToTractor G W L I F T G W L I F T C E N T E R L I F T C E N T E...

Page 164: ...R20 Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 160 Chain Routing Hydraulic Drive Chain Routing Legend Sprocket or idler Tooth count Chain Pitch count Direction of chain in motion 34T 56P...

Page 165: ...YP4025A 48TR20 Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 161 2019 03 19 Table of Contents Index 411 198M Wing Drive Chain Routing 29261 82P 25T 30T...

Page 166: ...P Meter Drive Mid type be sure to reconnect idler spring top chain passes between 2 idlers at mount top chain passes between 2 idlers at shank 25AP Meter Drive Rear type be sure to reconnect idler spr...

Page 167: ...TR20 Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 163 2019 03 19 Table of Contents Index 411 198M Seed Hose Routing Mechanical Routing Left Side 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 16 32 17 29305 P P C W...

Page 168: ...T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 Splitter Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Tube Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Row Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 P01 P16 GUIDES RACK AIR BOX RACK 29298 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 3...

Page 169: ...nitial marker extension value or about halfway if extension is not known Secure with U bolt lock washers and nuts Install Press Wheels To meet highway clearance requirements press wheel arms and wheel...

Page 170: ...ue at Dual Marker Speed Adjustment on page 167 When a implement name is on customer premises and further movements will only be done with a tractor or towing vehicle having hydraulic motor return and...

Page 171: ...body is located on top of the left wing frame Loosen jam nuts before making adjustments There is one adjustment screw for unfolding speed and one for folding speed You can identify adjustment screws b...

Page 172: ...xtension distance from the center line of each outside end row unit Do not measure to center of row pair 4 Mark the ground at this point 5 To adjust marker width loosen nuts on U bolts Move marker dis...

Page 173: ...Plains suggests mounting the sensor on the lower front wall of the hopper 3 Follow the steps in DICKEY john instruction sheet 11001 1126 to install the sensor 4 Use silicone to seal the cable at the...

Page 174: ...t one scraper set 890 928C 25 SER AIR DESIGN IN SCRAPER Place the shoulder washer on bolt with the larger diameter to the rear toward bolt head Place the left scraper blade on the washer followed by t...

Page 175: ...et Remove and save the sprocket 808 388C SPKT 60B16 X 1 BORE W KWAY SS Leave the woodruff key in place 4 Select one new 10T sprocket 808 479C SPKT 60B10 X 1 BORE W KWAY 2SS Install it on the motor sha...

Page 176: ...ld for a short distance 5 Evaluate the seed trench page 79 6 Adjust the springs until depth and closure are ideal If the ideal setting seems to be in between two notch values use the higher setting Ro...

Page 177: ...are already getting their down pressure from the springs on the parallel arms Row Pro only acts to vary that pressure as needed to maintain consistency in different soil conditions There is one cylind...

Page 178: ...ated in the opener body see fig 162 Four leads connect to the valve sets There is one pair one air intake one exhaust for each valve For single row planters There is one load cell and one valve set pe...

Page 179: ...ab The remote air filter line should be as short as possible The air compressor pressurizes the air tank reservoir Row Pro Air Tank Refer to Figure 164 An air tank is provided and mounted on the wing...

Page 180: ...to 135 the compressor engages and builds back up to 150 psi Duty cycle varies based on air usage Check for Air Leaks Before going to the field check for air leaks 1 Turn the compressor on to pressure...

Page 181: ...nch results are acceptable use the displayed pressure as your target rate Front Rear Linked Enabled links the front and rear row units so that the same amount of pressure increase decrease set at the...

Page 182: ...If a section fails that individual section can be turned on and off to locate the problem Refer to Figure 170 Reset Offset Value Resetting Offset Values clears previous down pressure readings and res...

Page 183: ...air tank Drain tank to keep reserve volume at proper size Erratic down pressure reading Poor electrical connection to load cell Clean connection and reassemble Load cell malfunction Replace load cell...

Page 184: ...esult of accidental damage or acts of God failures resulting from alterations or modifications failures caused by lack of normal maintenance as outlined in the operator s manual repairs made by non au...

Page 185: ...r system 62 electrical 62 ending planting 64 fan adjustment 72 field 62 field turns 64 first pass 64 hydraulic system 63 mechanical 62 meters 63 pre setup 16 pre start 25 row units 62 suspending plant...

Page 186: ...cart 22 hitching with hydraulic tongue 20 hopper 39 40 41 142 hopper capacities 39 40 hopper level sensor 14 hopper strap 123 hopper left vs right 42 hopper weight 41 hopper 150bu 40 hopper 82bu 39 h...

Page 187: ...14 ports aux hyd 38 press wheel 93 149 press wheel pre delivery 164 press wheels 78 priority split air 45 ProBox 41 protective equipment 2 PTO pump 17 18 46 49 pump 22 pumps fertilizer 75 pump fertili...

Page 188: ...els covered 14 troubleshooting general 102 population 98 99 100 178 seed delivery 101 weights 35 talc graphite lubricant 135 talc graphite 143 Tank 139 tank 60 tank cart 34 tank cart hitching 22 tank...

Page 189: ...km h 35 57 feature code 145 60 option 146 65 psi 75 76 77 802 024C bolt 169 802 130C shear bolt 117 802 172C bolt 169 803 014C nut 169 803 019C nut 117 803 021C nut 164 803 043C nut 169 804 011C wash...

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