
Great Plains
| 401-832M | 2018-07-31
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YP1630F-1630 and YP1630F-1670
Troubleshooting
1, 2, 3, or
more outlets
fail.
Outlets can
be
side-by-side
or random.
Plugging may
also move
from one
outlet to
another.
Foreign matter in chamber in bottom of airbox.
Clean out chamber.
Fertilizer Delivery Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Treatment Delivery Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Incorrect
Rate, All
Rows
Speed is different from chart or calibrated rate.
Use determined speed, or determine new meter setting.
Treatment meter rate depends almost entirely on gate setting
(via knob and dial), which is selected for a specific field speed.
If the actual speed is higher, the application rate will be lower,
and vice versa.
Rate
Incorrect,
One Row
Meter setting doesn’t match other rows.
Meter gate needs calibration,
Rate Low,
One Row
Clutch or chain skipping
Check clutch alignment and engagement. Check chain slack.
Rate Zero,
One Row
Meter clutch not engaged.
Chain break to seed meter shaft.
Meter gate clogged.
General Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Population
Alarms
Seed Population Troubleshooting Charts
Excess Seed
Remaining
Seed Population Troubleshooting Charts
Field size different.
After ruling out population problems, re-check geography.
Excessive gaps between planter passes.
Adjust marker,
Seed
Consumption Too
High
Seed Population Troubleshooting Charts
Field size different.
After ruling out population problems, re-check geography.
Excessive overlap.
Irregular shaped field.
Adjust marker,
Rows Not Planted
If not detected by seed monitor, check for
plugged row-unit seed tube
Lift planter, expose bottom of seed tube and clean out.