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YP2425 and YP2425F

Table of Contents

Index

Appendix A - Reference Information

125

2016-11-16

Table of Contents

Index

401-406M

Metric Model Specifications

Tire Inflation Chart

YP2425-2470

YP2425F-2470

Number of Openers

24

Row Spacing

70 cm

Hitch Load

454-544 kg, depending on configuration

Hydraulic Circuits

4 closed center circuits, 196 bar, 203 liters/min

Hitch

Pull-Type, 3-point or Hydraulic Tongue

Transport Width

4.7 m

Working Width

17.9 m

Swath

1828.8 cm

Transport Length

15.7 m

Working Length

11.7 m

Ground Clearance

53 cm

Transport Height

4.0 m with markers,3.6 m without markers

Seed Box Heights

Minimum forklift: 139 cm lowered, 208 cm raised

ProBox refill: 278 cm lowered. 347 cm raised

82bu Hopper Fill: 285 cm lowered, 354 cm raised

Weight (Approx.)

11748 to 14152 kg

Row Spacing (inches)

70 cm single

Hopper Capacities

seed: 5779 liters

two 82 bu. hoppers or two PROBOX

®

seed: 1340 liters

fertilizer: 2880 liters

Tire Sizes

Transport/Caster: 15-19.5 NHS 12 PLY, Marker: 18x9.50-8

Opener Travel

25.4 cm

Opener Depth Range

0 to 10.2 cm

Opener Down Pressure

156 to 249 kg per row

HP Requirements

164 kW estimated minimum (without coulters)

Tire Inflation Chart

Tire Warranty Information

Wheel

Tire Size

Inflation

All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer of the tire. Tire 
warranty information is found in the brochures included with your 
Operator’s and Parts Manuals or online at the manufacturer’s web sites 
listed below. For assistance or information, contact your nearest 
Authorized Farm Tire Retailer.
Manufacturer

Web site

Firestone

www.firestoneag.com

Gleason

www.gleasonwheel.com

Titan

www.titan-intl.com

Transport/

Caster

15-19.5 NHS 12 PLY

60 psi

Ground 

Drive 

Wheel

7.60-15 6 ply

40 psi

Marker

18x9.50-8

24 psi

Summary of Contents for YP2425

Page 1: ...AL INSTRUCTIONS Operator Manual YP2425 and YP2425F 60 Foot Yield Pro Planter Read the operator manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow with...

Page 2: ...Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index...

Page 3: ...Hitching with Hydraulic Tongue Option 16 Raising Lowering Tongue 17 Local Float on Hydraulic Tongue 17 Hydraulic Hose Hookup 17 Protecting Fan Hydraulic Motor Seals 19 Electrical Hookup 20 Store Main...

Page 4: ...82 Seed Lok Seed Firmer Lock Up older style 83 Press Wheel Adjustment 84 Press Wheel Down Pressure 84 Press Wheel Stagger 84 Press Wheel Centering 85 Troubleshooting 86 General Troubleshooting 86 Airb...

Page 5: ...voided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional purposes cannot be guarded WARNING indicat...

Page 6: ...ical fire Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by chemical manufacturer Avoid High Pressure Fluids Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury Avoid the ha...

Page 7: ...mph 22 kph in turns Some rough terrains require a slower speed Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset Do not exceed 20 mph Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate cont...

Page 8: ...r weight involved Practice Safe Maintenance Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment Refer to this manual for additional information Work in a clean dry area Lower the pla...

Page 9: ...ns Operate machinery from the driver s seat only Do not leave planter unattended with tractor engine running Do not dismount a moving tractor Dismounting a moving tractor could cause serious injury or...

Page 10: ...als Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer Refer to this section for proper decal placement When ordering new parts or components also request corresponding safety decals To install new decals...

Page 11: ...06M 838 267C Daytime Reflectors On the back of seed box support structure each end above wheels inside of red reflectors two total 838 265C Amber Reflectors On the front of the center section front lo...

Page 12: ...ter of 3 point hitch one total not present with hydraulic tongue option 818 557C Danger in Spanish Advising non English readers to seek translation On side of tongue one total 818 045C Warning Pinch C...

Page 13: ...rd On side of tongue one total 818 682C Warning Markers Pinch Crush One each side or marker upright arm each side four total 838 599C Warning Electrocution Hazard One each side or marker upright arm e...

Page 14: ...dex 401 406M YP2425 and YP2425F Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 10 818 587C Caution Read Operator s Manual On center tool bar one total 818 351C Caution Transport Locks Hitch tong...

Page 15: ...ne each side front center axle 6 total 838 426C Caution Pressure and Torque On outside rim each transport tire 10 total 858 781C Caution Pressure and Torque On ground drives 2 total 25206 25206 25206...

Page 16: ...oting and maintenance Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation The information in this manual is current at printing Some parts may change to assure...

Page 17: ...________________________ Serial Number __________________________ Further Assistance Great Plains Manufacturing Inc and your Great Plains dealer want you to be satisfied with your new product If for a...

Page 18: ...ems before continuing to the routine setup items Install seed monitor console in tractor page 142 Bleed hydraulic system page 91 Wing leveling and alignment page 93 Marker setup page 54 Radar calibrat...

Page 19: ...om a physician familiar with this type of injury If Weight Transfer is Installed If the optional weight transfer system is not installed or a PTO pump is installed continue at Current Style Color Code...

Page 20: ...ue parking stand See Store Main Parking Stand on page 20 Hitching with Hydraulic Tongue Option Refer to Figure 5 1 Move the tractor to near hitching position 2 Connect the hydraulic hoses for the tong...

Page 21: ...lowered by retracting the hitch cylinder Local Float on Hydraulic Tongue Refer to Figure 5 The hydraulic tongue must be in Float during planter moves If it is necessary to move the planter without fir...

Page 22: ...the handle grip Hoses with an extended cylinder symbol feed cylinder base ends Hoses with a retracted cylinder symbol feed cylinder rod ends For hydraulic fan and drive motors connect the hose under t...

Page 23: ...e fan motor further requires hookup of a third line which returns hydraulic fluid from the fan motor case Protecting Fan Hydraulic Motor Seals Low Pressure Case Drain Connection 1 Attach case drain ho...

Page 24: ...Note The switch control module should be mounted in your tractor cab in a location with easy access Route wiring harnesses with enough slack to allow for tractor movement especially on articulating tr...

Page 25: ...get caught in ball swivel Failure to do so could cause hose to be crushed requiring hose replacement Tank Cart Hitching If using a fertilizer cart consult the cart manual for hitching cart tongue to p...

Page 26: ...4 Set the initial tongue height using 3 point or hydraulic tongue cylinder Distance is measured at top of tongue to ground level For standard 3 point hitch Set depth stop to capture this working heigh...

Page 27: ...st lift off transport locks remove and stow locks 2 Set hitch to planting height 3 Pull forward a short distance Planter must be fully lowered to field position with openers into ground and hitch heig...

Page 28: ...ghts differ by more than 1 inch check them again after leveling the wing ends If they still differ the thrust washers in the wing pivots may be worn and in need of replacement Wing Leveling Outboard E...

Page 29: ...down rapidly The traction teeth and the force of the wheel impact can inflict serious injury The liquid fertilizer option uses a piston pump driven by a ground contact wheel When not using the fertil...

Page 30: ...using serious injury If an accident occurs seek immediate medical assistance from a physician familiar with this type of injury Carefully read Important Safety Information on page 1 Install seed rate...

Page 31: ...ructure usually moves forward during unfolding Do not unfold with planter lowered or machine damage will result Unfold only with markers resting in transport cradles Unfold only if hydraulics are bled...

Page 32: ...planter when unfolded unless tongue lock is engaged 10 When fully unfolded set Marker Fold hydraulic circuit to Neutral 11 For imminent lowered operations remove lift cylinder locks see Lift Cylinder...

Page 33: ...ine Damage Risk Do not lower while any planter folding operations are underway or partially complete with either hitch Machine Damage Risk Always raise the planter for any reverse backing operations L...

Page 34: ...ise the planter and remove the locks See Raising Planter on page 30 and Lift Cylinder Lock Up on page 33 2 If equipped with hydraulic hitch set the Lift Hitch switch to LIFT On 3 point hitch this swit...

Page 35: ...near the planter during folding Stay clear of the wing sweep arcs The sweep arcs of the wings have numerous pinch and crush points in the mechanism Coulters and row openers are sharp Allow no one behi...

Page 36: ...ompletes 9 Raise planter tongue Raising Lowering Tongue on page 17 This must be done before folding completes Refer to Figure 34 Note If tongue is not raised prior to folding complete wing locks will...

Page 37: ...mainframe raised Install transport locks Refer to Figure 35 1 If planter is folded confirm hitch is in Float If planter is unfolded hitch may be in any configuration 2 Raise the planter mainframe See...

Page 38: ...alculate the actual weight of the planter and cart Do not tow if planter exceeds the load rating of the vehicle Loss of Control Hazard A tank cart in train must be EMPTY A full PFC tank cart weighs ne...

Page 39: ...rs See Lift Cylinder Lock Up on page 33 If planter wings are unfolded fold them See Folding the YP24 on page 31 Make sure wing locks are engaged Make sure caster locks are disengaged on newer planters...

Page 40: ...ed on to correct rows 43 No air leaks except from seed box Hose routings no sags no pinches check wing folded field positions Hoses fully connected to meters and locked Frame Mounted Checklist Page Ro...

Page 41: ...er Drive Checklist Page Check chain lubrication and slack 106 Input initial values for desired population a Pre run system using manual ground speed mode on seed monitor Reset to digital frequency sou...

Page 42: ...ed monitor set the Fert Pump switch on the Clutch Folding Module to ON 49 7 In the CLUTCH cluster of the Clutch Folding Module set all switches including Master to ON 42 8 Pull forward lower planter a...

Page 43: ...s to be changed see Marker Extension on page 54 This section presumes correct marker chain slack If your chain has been replaced repaired or stretched adjust the links to the correct slack length See...

Page 44: ...circuit control Hold until the new side s marker is fully unfolded 3 Return tractor control to neutral Folding the Markers If your planter has markers they must be folded and secured before folding th...

Page 45: ...teps 1 Lower planter mainframe 2 Extend a marker 3 Drive forward 4 Scan monitors and controls Check for errors alerts and out of limits events Check planting rate reports 5 Raise marker 6 Raise plante...

Page 46: ...ock Up In case of electric clutch failure an electric clutch can be mechanically engaged Refer to Figure 41 and Figure 42 1 Remove the rubber plugs from the oil shield disc to allow access to the lock...

Page 47: ...be transferred to each wing when oil is being supplied to the hydraulic drive circuit Once set the circuit usually requires little adjustment in normal field operations To set the circuit 1 Unfold and...

Page 48: ...be damaged Recommended butterfly valve setting is 0 Recommended fan speed depends on planter configuration Do not run the fan at speeds over 4500 rpm or speeds under 3000 rpm A fan speed too high cre...

Page 49: ...ed boxes mount the empty 82 bu hoppers on the cart See Changing the Seed Box or 82 Bu Hopper on page 46 3 Put tractor in Park 4 Turn off seed box fan 5 Open slide gates at base of hoppers Open lids 6...

Page 50: ...he planter This causes the rear transport wheels to move forward providing closer access for the lifter 4 Back up the planter about three feet This causes the rear transport wheels to caster forward f...

Page 51: ...0 kg Make sure your tractor or fork lift is rated for and configured to lift this weight Do not let anyone stand under or in front of the elevated seed box It is possible to lift the hopper or seed bo...

Page 52: ...ractor lever for the marker aux circuit to Neutral 2 If no markers were unfolded set the Clutch Folding Module Marker Fold switch to Marker 3 If the machine has markers at the left wing tool bar move...

Page 53: ...rain over roads if there is any liquid in either tank Tank s must be empty for transport or the tank must be towed separately Loss of Control Hazard Do not attempt reverse operations with a pull type...

Page 54: ...ing stand Hitching Tractor to Planter on page 15 Refer to Figure 56 shown without tractor for clarity 7 For the standard 3 point hitch deploy the two forward stands Remove the inner pin swing the stan...

Page 55: ...ia clean out doors on air box Store planter only without seed 5 Open air box clean out doors Clean out residual seed 6 Close air box clean out doors Using planter fan blow seed to meters cleaning out...

Page 56: ...on Dual Marker Speed Adjustment 56 Reliable marker operation Fan Adjustments 59 Consistent seed flow to meters Fertilizer Setup option 60 Seed germination and growth Fertilizer Orifices option Refer t...

Page 57: ...sections to level Marker Adjustments There are six adjustments for markers Disk Angle Even if your row spacing rarely changes you may need to adjust disk angle for soil conditions and planting speed M...

Page 58: ...markers may be safely unfolded Unfold the planter Lower the planter Unfold one marker 2 Find the suggested initial marker Extension in the following table Extension distance is the same for both plan...

Page 59: ...a higher grade bolt or marker hang ups may result in machine damage Do not use a lower grade bolt or you may experience nuisance shears Marker Chain Length Adjustment Great Plains suggests checking m...

Page 60: ...is located on top of the left wing frame Loosen jam nuts before making adjustments There is one adjustment screw for unfolding speed and one for folding speed You can identify adjustment screws by mar...

Page 61: ...e Although factory preset for typical planting conditions Great Plains recommends adjusting this switch for your exact field conditions and planting depth Crushing Hazard Exercise extreme caution when...

Page 62: ...nally thereafter or when planting conditions change Also perform this adjustment if the switch is replaced or dislodged The switch is located on the outside of the forward end of the right link arm at...

Page 63: ...meter causing meters to run empty If air system does not operate suitably with fan speeds between 3000 4500 rpm refer to the troubleshooting chart and then adjust the fan butterfly valve only as neede...

Page 64: ...at the back of the planter See page 21 for hookup details 5 Strainer setup The optional ground drive pumps include a strainer The mesh screen size must be compatible with the orifice plates in the di...

Page 65: ...s mounted at the source not on the planter usually on a tank cart For sprocket and dial settings refer to the Seed Rate manual Hypro Ground Drive Pump Refer to Figure 71 With older Type 2 fertilizer s...

Page 66: ...esult in a reduced application rate Fertilizer Relief Valve Refer to Figure 73 When a Type 2 fertilizer system is installed a relief valve and pressure gauge are mounted at each ground drive pump The...

Page 67: ...d to even out the flow of fertilizer between rows To reduce orifice plugging and pump wear use the largest orifice practical for your fertilizer application rate Alternate orifice plates are listed in...

Page 68: ...k mount around the vertical shaft and retighten the square head set screw set screws not visible in twin row illustration 3 If tines are found to be rolling over rather than moving trash spring tensio...

Page 69: ...w or Off Row at least 2 inches At the shaft adjust the coulter depth for a running depth of 4 to 41 2 inches 10 1 to 11 4 cm below ground level Refer to the Vantage I manual 204 376M for further adjus...

Page 70: ...e of hub mounting holes See Coulter Adjustments on page 71 4 Disc Blades standard 2 per row unit Double disc blades widen the coulter groove creating the seed bed Setup controls depth and width See Ro...

Page 71: ...down force is probably correct and needs no adjustment 3 If the wheels are creating a trench into the subsoil down force is too high and needs to be reduced Adjusting Down Force Refer to Figure 82 Row...

Page 72: ...the walkboard 1 Raise the planter Although this adjustment can be made with the planter lowered the springs will be in tension and will require more effort The extra force required may also damage too...

Page 73: ...rp Object Hazards Do not lift a row unit by hand The weight of the unit plus the spring force even at minimum is too great plus a free hand is needed for pinning Even with multiple people lifting hand...

Page 74: ...stment with the planter raised Install lift assist cylinder locks Also check bolt tightness prior to each planting session to avoid down stop slippage To adjust the row cleaner 1 Determine the height...

Page 75: ...ent or new position causes it to contact the ground during the adjustment Be careful around the front end of row units Row cleaner tines and coulter blades may be sharp To adjust coulter depth 1 Deter...

Page 76: ...esults Operate the planter on some test ground no seed required and verify that the opener blades are in the groove opened by the coulter and that the press wheels are centered over the furrow See Pre...

Page 77: ...rs will need to be reset when blades are replaced The ideal spacing causes the blades to be in contact for about one inch If you insert two pieces of paper between the blades they should slide to with...

Page 78: ...held up At the same time keep side gauge wheels close to opener disks so openers do not plug with soil or trash Note Wheels should be out far enough so disks and wheels turn freely Refer to Figure 101...

Page 79: ...0 ft lbs 149 N m Adjusting Gauge Wheel Scrapers Refer to Figure 102 Scrapers are optional and may be useful in moist or sticky soils that tend to accumulate on gauge wheels and reduce intended plantin...

Page 80: ...then describes their internal configuration and finally any adjustments The YP24 planter supports Great Plains Singulator Plus meters and Finger pick up meters The YP24 planter does not support feede...

Page 81: ...he meter Refer to Figure 107 6 While the meter is removed take time to inspect the meter drive chain idlers and drive sprocket and perhaps perform the periodic chain lubrication Meter drive chain idle...

Page 82: ...es Use only green wheels in 25 Series row units 1 Clean out meter For more information see Meter Removal on page 76 Refer to Figure 108 2 Push in spring loaded wheel retainer and make 1 4 turn Pull of...

Page 83: ...urn to seat cross pin in shallow groove of retainer Meter Installation Installation is the reverse of the removal process with two steps omitted Refer to Figure 112 1 Insert the meter Insert the top m...

Page 84: ...chance that you may have the previous model meter adjusted by screwdriver rather than lever If so rely on counting detents to determine the setting Not all have 9 detents Refer to Figure 113 The adju...

Page 85: ...rvice representative for a recommendation The identification of the insert type is molded into the back of the insert Plugging and Inconsistent Population Risks Be cautious in using seed treatments ad...

Page 86: ...contact The wheels are spring loaded and do not require adjusting In some wet and sticky conditions the wheels may accumulate soil To avoid problems associated with this you can lock up the firmers Re...

Page 87: ...d and do not require adjusting In some wet and sticky conditions the wheels may accumulate soil To avoid problems associated with this you can lock up the firmers Refer to Figure 117 To lock up Seed L...

Page 88: ...Relax the handle forward in the direction of travel for decreased down pressure Pull the handle back for increased down pressure Note Higher press wheel down pressures reduce the down force on the mai...

Page 89: ...s 2 Raise planter and install lift assist cylinder locks See Lift Cylinder Lock Up on page 33 3 Loosen the 1 2 inch hex head bolts and Note Do not loosen the square head bolts forward of the hex head...

Page 90: ...r lowered Speed sensor angle With planter lowered check radar speed sensor angle per DICKEY john recommendations Meter wheel or finger pickup has fewer cells than indicated on seed rate chart Charts a...

Page 91: ...ulter depth setting See coulter manual Excessive or improper row unit down pressure spring setting See Row Unit Down Pressure on page 67 Damaged seed tubes Check seed tubes for damage Seed Lok buildin...

Page 92: ...r leaks and correct as needed Fan air flow too low Speed up fan If already at 3800 rpm increase airflow by reducing butterfly valve angle before increasing rpm Seed blowing out of Pro Box door area Fa...

Page 93: ...ting between delivery hose and airbox on wing Correct hose routing Multiple rows fail for lack of seed Fan speed too high too low Check adjust fan speed butterfly valve Out of seed Add seed Single or...

Page 94: ...all hydraulic lines and fittings before applying pressure Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible Use paper or cardboard not body parts and wear heavy gloves to check for suspec...

Page 95: ...gns that the fold cylinders need to be bled If it is necessary to further bleed fold system see Fold Cylinder Bleeding on page 92 Lift Cylinder Bleeding Refer to Figure 121 1 Unfold and lower planter...

Page 96: ...Marker Cylinder Bleeding on page 92 Marker Cylinder Bleeding Refer to Figure 123 1 Begin with planter unfolded and lowered and with both marker sides extended See Unusual Marker Operations on page 40...

Page 97: ...lanter align using only the rear units 3 Check for proper alignment by running a string line across back of planter toward outer ends of wings For proper alignment outside ends of wings should be 0 to...

Page 98: ...in the airbox Open the airbox clean out door 4 Remove the inspection port covers from each end of the airbox not shown in figures 5 Use an indelible marker to identify the hoses on seed hose ports 1 t...

Page 99: ...mation Finger Pickup Meter Refer to Figure 128 1 Place a bucket or pan under meter to catch any seed during clean out 2 Slide the retaining ring up and remove the seed hose Refer to Figure 130 3 Pull...

Page 100: ...ll of the Y tubes 7 Start at one end of planter and open the meter clean out door for the end row unit Place a bucket under the meter to catch the seed 8 Open the Y tube gate feeding that meter Let th...

Page 101: ...ly align the slotted nut cover with the shaft hole Insert the cotter pin 16 Rotate the finger set clockwise and make sure the fingers open and close properly Fingers should be closed at the 8 00 to 2...

Page 102: ...ough inspect and replace if necessary 2 Side wheels are preset at the factory Due to normal wear it may become necessary to make adjustments so the wheel remains close to the disk To prevent plugging...

Page 103: ...ally the span which does not run through the idlers 2 Determine the ideal slack Long chains over 36 inches 91 cm 1 4 inch per foot 2 1 cm per meter Vertical short chains 1 4 inch per foot 2 1 cm m Hor...

Page 104: ...et until flap snaps into place with T top resting on top of bracket Seed Flap Replacement s n A1066Q Refer to Figure 139 To replace a seed flap use a needle nose pliers or similar tool and squeeze the...

Page 105: ...caking In Season Filter Cleaning 1 Shut off the ball valve at the filter to minimize product spill 2 Unscrew and remove the bottom canister of the filter 3 Wash the filter cartridge with water or repl...

Page 106: ...emerges Wing Casters Lift Cylinder Ends 4 zerks one each end of each cylinder each wing Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until Grease emerges Wing Casters Pointing Cylinders 2 zerks one each rod en...

Page 107: ...erks 3 each marker each wing Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until Grease emerges Wing Frames 2 zerks one each wing at wing frame to tool bar joint Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease...

Page 108: ...in outside end each link Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Lift Cylinders Rod End 2 zerks one each inside end of pins each side Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease...

Page 109: ...ntity Until grease emerges 25 Series Side Wheel Bushing On both sides of each row unit Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Ground Drive Fertilizer Pump Option 4 chains 2 each side...

Page 110: ...sture and when being stored at the end of the planting season Meter Drive Chains 1 chain each meter Type of Lubrication Chain Lube Quantity Coat thoroughly Note Lubricate chains any time there is a ch...

Page 111: ...on Grease Quantity Until Grease emerges Note It may be necessary to unfold the planter place the wing caster locks in FIELD configuration and move the planter a short distance to engage the lock and m...

Page 112: ...ft sleeve 2 one each of 2 universal joints Type of lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges joints Quantity 6 pumps shafts Wing Fold Cylinders Rod End 2 zerks one each inside end of pins each...

Page 113: ...port per gearbox 2 total Type of Lubrication High Quality SAE 5W 30 oil Quantity 6 5 pints 3 1 liters Wing Casters Wheel Hubs 4 bearings 2 each wing Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Re pack Marker...

Page 114: ...Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 110 Transport Wheels Wheel Hubs 8 bearings 2 each of 4 wheels Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Re pack Gauge Wheel Bearings 4 bearings 2 each side Type o...

Page 115: ...transferring and mixing Avoid breathing lubricant dust Not an acute hazard May cause mechanical eye or skin irritation in high concentrations As with all mineral spills minimize dusting during clean...

Page 116: ...odel YP2425 401 943A YP24F PTO HYDRAULIC PUMP KIT For model YP2425F 411 014A 1 3 4 20 PTO COUPLER 826 777C 1 3 8 21 PTO COUPLER 826 778C 858 004C Read Owner s Manual BEFORE operatin g machine Keep tra...

Page 117: ...nters with smaller displays such as the 5 inch monochrome Markers Markers are a standard factory installed feature on the YP24 but may be optionally deleted line item 113 486A for example if all plant...

Page 118: ...Manifold system The smaller 400 gallon tank on model PFC2000 does not include a pump and relies on a planter mounted Ground Drive Fertilizer pump ordered separately Semi Mounted Fertilizer Carts The S...

Page 119: ...und drive fertilizer pump is available for the Type 2 system The Type 3 system relies on a pump at the supply tank Both systems rely on off planter tank systems separately provisioned The Trailer Hitc...

Page 120: ...e Type 3 system includes all plumbing from the bulkhead at the hitch weldment to the row unit drop lines The boom system has separate connections and sections for each planter section left center righ...

Page 121: ...Mounted Row Options Terra Tines These row cleaners are available as frame mounted either attached to frame mounted Vantage I coulters or stand alone Each part number outfits an entire planter See Ter...

Page 122: ...sets with additional mounting hardware specific to the YP24 must be ordered from AMVAC SmartBox systems are field installed 15 inch Fluted Blade Packages Part No YP2425 2430 YP2425 2470 YP2425F 2470...

Page 123: ...tches are connected in pairs to the seed monitor CANbus providing 12 sections under computer control Sections are automatically disabled when overrunning a previously planted area or when entering non...

Page 124: ...when opera ting Keep others away 818 525C 27345 2 1 1 2 Single Wheel Coulter Mount Part Number YP2425 2430 YP2425 2470 YP2425F 2470 YP2425 3620 YP2425 4715 YP2425 48TR on every row 207 188A Double Whe...

Page 125: ...ons see Adjusting Gauge Wheel Scrapers on page 75 Seed Meters Seed meters are not standard in the base YP24 configuration Normally one or more sets are ordered with the original planter One set is fac...

Page 126: ...s lb 7937 8818 seeds kg 403 126D Cotton 4000 4600 seeds lb 8818 10141 seeds kg 403 133D Cotton 4600 5200 seeds lb 10141 11464 seeds kg 403 134D Cotton 5200 6000 seeds lb 11464 13228 seeds kg 403 135D...

Page 127: ...erations see Seed Firmer Adjustments on page 82 Seed Tube Brush One brush is provided with the planter Order the following part for additional or replacement brushes See Seed Tube Clean Out on page 95...

Page 128: ...sport Length 51 feet 7 in 15 7m Working Length 38 feet 4 in 11 7m Ground Clearance 21 in 53 cm Transport Height 13 feet 2 in 4 0m with markers 11 feet 9 in 3 6m without markers Seed Box Heights Minimu...

Page 129: ...o 14152 kg Row Spacing inches 70 cm single Hopper Capacities seed 5779 liters two 82 bu hoppers or two PROBOX seed 1340 liters fertilizer 2880 liters Tire Sizes Transport Caster 15 19 5 NHS 12 PLY Mar...

Page 130: ...340 875 1230 M24 X 2 525 830 1150 1 12 370 955 1350 M30 X 3 5 960 1510 2100 11 8 7 480 1080 1750 M30 X 2 1060 1680 2320 11 8 12 540 1210 1960 M36 X 3 5 1730 2650 3660 11 4 7 680 1520 2460 M36 X 2 188...

Page 131: ...YP2425 and YP2425F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 127 2016 11 16 Table of Contents Index 401 406M Hydraulic Diagrams Auxiliary Hydraulics standard 26135...

Page 132: ...2016 11 16 Table of Contents Index 401 406M YP2425 and YP2425F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 128 Standard Single Fan 25482...

Page 133: ...YP2425 and YP2425F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 129 2016 11 16 Table of Contents Index 401 406M YP2425F Dual Fan 34115...

Page 134: ...2016 11 16 Table of Contents Index 401 406M YP2425 and YP2425F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 130 Hydraulic Drive 29540...

Page 135: ...5 and YP2425F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 131 2016 11 16 Table of Contents Index 401 406M Hydraulic Tongue Optional rod end To Lift hydraulics To Lift hydraulics base end...

Page 136: ...2016 11 16 Table of Contents Index 401 406M YP2425 and YP2425F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 132 Lift 25227...

Page 137: ...YP2425 and YP2425F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 133 2016 11 16 Table of Contents Index 401 406M Markers standard but may be deleted 26131 BASE ROD ROD...

Page 138: ...2016 11 16 Table of Contents Index 401 406M YP2425 and YP2425F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 134 Wing Fold S N A1060Q 26130...

Page 139: ...YP2425 and YP2425F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 135 2016 11 16 Table of Contents Index 401 406M Wing Fold S N A1061Q 29797...

Page 140: ...g Meter Drive Mid type Note be sure to reconnect idler spring top chain passes between 2 idlers at mount top chain passes between 2 idlers at shank Meter Drive Rear type Note be sure to reconnect idle...

Page 141: ...25 and YP2425F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 137 2016 11 16 Table of Contents Index 401 406M Hydraulic Drive Chain Routing 25228 25T 82P 65P 60P 65P 25T 30T 25T 25T 25T 22T...

Page 142: ...ohnBlue Pump Ground Drive Upper Drive Chain Hypro Pump Ground Drive Lower Drive Chain Hypro Pump Ground Drive Upper Drive Chain 28417 120P 25T 25T 28416 138P 47T 15T 15T 26139 120P 25T 15T S S 26140 1...

Page 143: ...YP2425 and YP2425F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 139 2016 11 16 Table of Contents Index 401 406M Seed Hose Routing Mechanical Routing Left Side 26167...

Page 144: ...t Center Air Box L16 L15 L14 L13 L01 L02 L03 L04 L11 L05 L06 L12 Hose Guide m n p q w v u s r Hose Rack K H G F E D C B A X Y Z Splitter Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Row Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13...

Page 145: ...g Air Box R05 R11 R12 R06 R13 R14 R15 R16 R04 R03 R02 R01 Hose Guide r s u v w q p n m Hose Rack X Y Z A B C D E F G H K Splitter Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Row Unit 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37...

Page 146: ...must provide the mounting holes for the screws Your dealer may have alternate suction cup or clamping brackets available if you prefer to avoid drilling holes Refer to the included DICKEY john manual...

Page 147: ...USBL from each end of a shipping link 411 175H WT SHIP LINK Remove the link 3 Swing the cylinder down Align the clevis with the wing lug Secure with one of the clevis pins and cotters 4 Store the othe...

Page 148: ...Place the shoulder washer on bolt with the larger diameter to the rear toward bolt head Place the left scraper blade on the washer followed by the right scraper blade 4 Select one each 804 011C WASHE...

Page 149: ...move and save the existing chain 136 247D CHAIN RL 60 41 PITCHES 3 Loosen the set screws securing the existing 16T sprocket Remove and save the sprocket 808 388C SPKT 60B16 X 1 BORE W KWAY SS Leave th...

Page 150: ...hort distance 5 Evaluate the seed trench page 67 6 Adjust the springs until depth and closure are ideal If the ideal setting seems to be in between two notch values use the higher setting Rows in whee...

Page 151: ...s are already getting their down pressure from the springs on the parallel arms Row Pro only acts to vary that pressure as needed to maintain consistency in different soil conditions There is one cyli...

Page 152: ...ated in the opener body see fig 162 Four leads connect to the valve sets There is one pair one air intake one exhaust for each valve Note For single row planters There is one load cell and one valve s...

Page 153: ...cab The remote air filter line should be as short as possible The air compressor pressurizes the air tank reservoir Row Pro Air Tank Refer to Figure 151 An air tank is provided and mounted on the win...

Page 154: ...s to 135 the compressor engages and builds back up to 150 psi Duty cycle varies based on air usage Check for Air Leaks Before going to the field check for air leaks 1 Turn the compressor on to pressur...

Page 155: ...ch results are acceptable use the displayed pressure as your target rate Front Rear Linked Enabled links the front and rear row units so that the same amount of pressure increase decrease set at the s...

Page 156: ...a section fails that individual section can be turned on and off to locate the problem Refer to Figure 157 Reset Offset Value Resetting Offset Values clears previous down pressure readings and resets...

Page 157: ...n air tank Drain tank to keep reserve volume at proper size Erratic down pressure reading Poor electrical connection to load cell Clean connection and reassemble Load cell malfunction Replace load cel...

Page 158: ...acts of God failures resulting from alterations or modifications failures caused by lack of normal maintenance as outlined in the operator s manual repairs made by non authorized personnel items repl...

Page 159: ...clothing 2 clutch operation 42 clutch plate 42 clutch tank 49 color code hose 18 19 connections electrical 20 connector identification 20 console 113 console seed monitor 142 contact gauge wheel open...

Page 160: ...inflation 125 inlet valves 21 insert 80 inserts finger meter 81 installation console 142 installation scraper 144 IntelliAg 113 intended usage 12 J JIC Joint Industry Conference 91 JohnBlue 138 Joint...

Page 161: ...tion 1 safety symbol 1 scale reading 23 scraper 75 98 121 144 scraper installation 144 screen 62 section control 43 seed box weight 47 seed firmers 82 seed flap 100 seed hose routing 139 seed lubrican...

Page 162: ...Z zone coulter 118 Numerics 110011375 D j manual 12 110011429 D j manual 12 110011430 D j manual 12 110011431 D j manual 12 110011432 D j manual 12 110011433 D j manual 12 110011439 D j manual 12 110...

Page 163: ...tilizer manifold 116 407 213A fertilizer pump 116 407 213A pump kit 115 407 215A fertilizer manifold 116 407 218A pump kit 115 411 174A weight transfer 145 5 kph 35 57 option 119 60 option 119 65 psi...

Page 164: ...2016 11 16 Table of Contents Index 401 406M YP2425 and YP2425F Table of Contents Index 160...

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Page 166: ...Great Plains Mfg 1525 E North St P O Box 5060 Salina KS 67402...

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