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YP4025A-48TR20 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 40
150 bu. Hopper Operation
Tipping Hazard:
Load a 150 bu. hopper only when mounted on the cart. A full
hopper can weigh over 10,000 pounds (4500 kg), which is
above the lifting and balance capability of most tractors and
farm forklifts.
 The 150 bu. hopper is incompatible with the optional
cart-mounted liquid fertilizer system. The sides of the
hopper extend into the space occupied by the tank
system.
 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 150 bu. Hopper
1. When using new meters for the first time, or at the
start of each season, measure out approximately
8 gallons (30 liters) of seed into a pail. Add 1 cup
(240 ml) of lubricant to the pail. Mix and pour into air
box before mounting hopper.
2. Put tractor in Park.
3. Turn 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 gates at base of hoppers. Open lids.
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 “ Auxiliary
Hydraulics ” on page 38. Lower walkboard railing as
necessary.
 Auger height capability required is:
bulk box, product lowered:
8 feet 9
1
/
2
inch (2.68 m)
bulk box, product raised:
11 feet
3
/
4
inch (3.37 m)
150 bu. hopper, product lowered:
9 feet 6
1
/
4
inch (2.9 m)
150 bu. hopper, product raised:
11 feet 9
1
/
2
inch (3.59 m)
7. Add seed, mixing in lubricant continuously or per bag.
Entanglement, Chemical and Falling Hazards:
Observe all safety precautions for material handling and use
of loading equipment (particularly augers).
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 “ Seed Lubricants ” on page 135 for
crop-specific advice.
System Plugging Risk:
Do not use liquid seed treatments.
Figure 38
150 bu. Hopper Capacities (bu.)
22959
Approximate capacity of 150 bu. bulk seed
hopper, in bushels, at 10 inch increments.