YP4025A-48TR20
Operating Instructions
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2019-03-19
411-198M
82 bu. Hopper Operation
Tipping Hazard:
Load an 82 bu. hopper only when mounted on the cart. A full
hopper can weigh over 5500 pounds (2500 kg), which is above
the lifting and balance capability of most tractors and farm
forklifts.
Fork lift height capability required is:
Product lowered: 4 feet 2
5
/
8
inches (129 cm)
Product raised: 6 feet 5
7
/
8
inches (198 cm)
The hopper includes a level sensor which is not
factory-installed. If you desire to use the sensor,
install it prior to first use of the hopper. See page 169.
Adding Seed to 82 bu. Hopper
1. When using new meters for the first time, or at the
start of each season, measure out approximately
4 gallons (15 liters) of seed into a pail. Add
1
/
2
cup
(120 ml) of lubricant to the pail. Mix and pour into air
box before mounting the bulk box or hopper.
2. Put tractor in Park.
3. Turn off seed box fan.
4. If the 82 bu. hopper is not yet on the product,
dismount any seed container present, and mount the
empty
82 bu. hopper. See “
5. Open slide gate at base of hopper. Open lid.
6. Measure the lubricant required, and if loading seed
by bag, determine the amount of lubricant per bag.
If loading with a hydraulic auger, see “
” on page 38. Lower walkboard railing as
necessary.
Entanglement, Chemical and Falling Hazards:
Observe all safety precautions for material handling and use
of loading equipment (particularly augers).
Auger height capability required is:
bulk box, product lowered:
8 feet 9
1
/
2
inches (2.68 m)
bulk box, product raised:
11 feet
3
/
4
inches (3.37 m)
82 bu. hopper, product lowered:
9 feet
1
/
4
inches (2.75 m)
82 bu. hopper, product raised:
11 feet 3
1
/
2
inches (3.44 m)
7. Add seed, mixing in lubricant continuously or per bag.
Seed Lubricant Required:
Seed lubricant is required for all seeds. Use only Ezee Glide
Plus or Bayer Seed Fluency Agent, depending on local
requirements. see “
crop-specific advice.
System Plugging Risk:
Do not use liquid seed treatments.
Figure 37
82 bu. Hopper Capacities (bu.)
22958
Approximate capacity of 82 bu. bulk seed
hopper, in bushels, at 10 inch increments.
