GREAT PLAINS YP2425, Operator'S Manual

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2016-11-16 Table of Contents Index 401-406M
YP2425 and YP2425F Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 36
Field Set-Up Checklist
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 Page
Tongue height preset on 3-point 22
Planter unfolded 27
Tongue front latch hook engaged 28
Side-to-side level at gauge wheels 23
Marker initial length set 54
Marker disc angle set 54
Electrical Checklist Page
Verify electrical hookups solid 20
Check seed monitor terminal and observe
any diagnostic messages
a
a. Refer to monitor manual.
With hydraulic circuits in neutral, check
switches and indicator lights on Clutch
Folding Module switch panel. Confirm
Master OFF.
-
Verify that, when planter is lowered, radar
speed sensor is pointed at ground, at an
angle approximately 35

below horizontal.
b
b. Refer to sensor documentation.
Air System Checklist Page
Manifold to seed box or hopper seal -
Add 1 cup of seed lubricant to each air box,
prior to first use, and prior to loading seed
111
Seed loaded 45
Tube gates turned 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
Row cleaner depth setting 70
Coulter depth and alignment 71
Row Units Checklist Page
Preset depth handles to 7 holes showing
above “T”
73
Preset down force springs to first notch
(lightest) setting for most conditions, 2nd
notch otherwise)
67
Set all unit-mounted coulters to
1

4
in
shallower than opener blades.
71
Check coulter alignment to row 72
Check closing wheel alignment 85
Set closing wheels to first notch (light
setting)
84
Engage meter coupling for all desired rows 76
Check action and contact of side depth
wheels
74
Gauge wheel scraper gap (if installed) 75
Treatments (Options) Checklist Page
Confirm Clutch Folding Module “Fert.Pump”
switch OFF
49
Check tractor-mounted components
a
Ground drive wheel, chain
Nurse Tank: Execute Cart Checklist
b
Check for correct orifice plates
c
Fill system with 100 gallons of water, and
check for leaks
-
Check all row unit lines are connected, free
of kinks, and discharge tube/nozzles are
clear
-
Inlet and hose valves open
SmartBox system loaded, powered up
a. Check supplier manual for tanks and pump. Check
fertilizer section of monitor manual.
b. See SML or PFC2000/PFC1600 Manual.
c. Check Seed Rate manual, and manual for fertilizer pump
system.