Great Plains
| 401-832M | 2018-07-31
28
YP1630F-1630 and YP1630F-1670
Operating Instructions
Folding the Planter
The planter must be raised for folding. The tongue is
raised and lowered during the sequence.
The distance between the tractor and the fertilizer cart
increases by about 3 m (10 feet) during folding. Planter,
tractor, or both, move during this operation.
Pinch Point and Crushing Hazard:
To prevent serious injury or death:
Fold only with planter raised and lock channels installed.
Fold only if hydraulics are bled free of air and fully
charged with hydraulic oil.
Stay away from frame sections when they are being raised
or lowered.
Keep away and keep others away when folding or
unfolding planter.
Fold markers onto cradles before folding planter.
Shut off Fan
1.
Set circuit lever for fertilizer fan to Neutral.
Set Tractor and Tongue
2.
Raise and move planter to a level area.
3.
If tractor movement during folding is not desired, put
tractor in Park and/or set parking brake.
4.
Fully lower 3-point hitch.
Raise Planter
5.
Activate circuit lever to extend lift cylinders until
planter is fully raised.
6.
Set circuit to Neutral to hold at lift.
7.
Put tractor in Park and/or set parking brake, and shut
off tractor.