GREAT PLAINS YP-425, Operator'S Manual

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2018-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-652M
YP-425, 625, 825, & 1025-A3P Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 42
Field Set-Up Checklists
Use the following tables to develop a final checklist for
your tractor/planter configuration. Additional or fewer steps may be necessary depending
on tractor features, planter options and planting
accessories.
Mechanical Checklist (Hitching) Page
Planter hitched 16
Parking stands raised 20
Electrical Checklist Page
Verify electrical hookups solid 16
Check seed monitor terminal and observe any
diagnostic messages
a
a. Refer to monitor manual.
Option: Verify that, when planter is lowered,
optional radar speed sensor is pointed at
ground, at an angle approximately 35° below
horizontal.
b
b. Refer to sensor documentation.
Hydraulic System Checklist Page
Check tractor hydraulic reservoir full -
Fan case drain
Fan return
Fan motor pressure side (retract)
19
Inspect connections for leaks -
Check fan speed and airflow direction
a
a. Operate fan briefly. Observe rotor blades spinning toward
exit port as fan slows to a stop.
Mechanical Checklist (post-Hitching) Page
Planter leveled 21
Marker extension set 119
Marker disc angle set 49
Markers folded (unless already at start of first
planting row)
40
Planter Meter Drive Checklist Page
Check chain lubrication and slack 87
Calibrate speed sensor pulses with planter
lowered.
a
a. Refer to seed monitor manual.
Seeding: Set/check Range and Transmission
against rate chart
b
b. Refer to Seed and Fertilizer Rate manual.
Air System Checklist Page
Fan butterfly valve set 38
Seed loaded. Lids closed. 27
Meter shutters open to chart value 62
No air leaks (except from seed hoppers)
Hoses and tubing - no sags, no pinches
Check both manifold and sensor lines
Hoses fully connected to meters
Row Units Checklist Page
Preset depth handles alike. 59
Preset down force springs alike, except in
tracks.
54
Option: Set all unit-mounted coulters to
1
/
4
inch shallower than opener blades.
57
Check coulter alignment to row 58
Check closing wheel alignment 69
Set press wheels alike, except in tracks. 69
Check action and contact of side depth wheels 60
Check wheel scraper gaps (if installed) 61
Slide gates open 31
Meters Checklist Page
Corn?
Check timing of meters for twin-row
a
a. Refer to Seed and Fertilizer Rate manual.
Check chain tension. Re-connect any loose
idler tensioning springs.
-
Correct disks for seed
a
Start fan. Operate at field manifold pressure. 36
Rotate meter drive shafts one turn disks with
seed.
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