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Printed 2018-07-30

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Operator Manual

YP4425A

44 Foot 3-Section Yield-Pro

®

Planter

with Air-Pro

®

Seed Meters

Read the operator manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the
subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without
exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!

Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit, and
may show the similar Model YP40 or YP40A, where the immediate topic applies
to all.

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Summary of Contents for YP4425A

Page 1: ...on Yield Pro Planter with Air Pro Seed Meters Read the operator manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the...

Page 2: ...red the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements with the option s weight and measurements Dealer Contact Inform...

Page 3: ...Installed 15 Electrical Hookup 17 Hitching with 3 Point 17 Hitching with Hydraulic Tongue Option 18 Raising Lowering Tongue 18 Parking Stands 19 Tank Cart Hitching 19 Making Fertilizer Connections 20...

Page 4: ...ance 105 Marker Cylinder Bleeding 105 Marker Shear Bolt Replacement 105 Marker Grease Seal Cap 105 Wing Leveling 106 Chain Maintenance 109 Meter Drive Chain 109 Spreaders and Scrapers 110 Row Unit Sid...

Page 5: ...d 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 indicates a...

Page 6: ...ons Wear protective clothing Handle all chemicals with care Avoid inhaling smoke from any type of chemical fire Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by chemical manufacturer Confined Spac...

Page 7: ...ydraulic lines Use a piece of paper or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems If an accident occ...

Page 8: ...o not back the planter if PFC cart is attached Do not exceed 20 mph 32 km h Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping Reduce speed if towed load is not equ...

Page 9: ...on planter Inspect all parts Make sure parts are in good condition and installed properly Remove buildup of grease oil or debris Remove all tools and unused parts from planter before operation Safety...

Page 10: ...clean and legible Replace all damaged or missing decals Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer Refer to this section for proper decal placement When ordering new parts or components also requ...

Page 11: ...of axle above Red reflectors two total Amber Reflectors 838 265C On the front of the center section front lower tool bars on the rear of the wing tool bars and on the sides of the seed cart frame six...

Page 12: ...f 3 point hitch not present with hydraulic tongue option one total Danger Electrocution Hazard 838 599C One each side of marker upright arm each side four total Warning Pinch Crush 818 045C On front f...

Page 13: ...arning Pinch Shear Hazard 818 579C Front and rear faces of inner marker arms four total Warning Overhead Marker 818 580C Front and rear faces of inner marker arms four total 34046 818 188C Rev C Do No...

Page 14: ...n 10 Warning High Pressure Fluid 838 094C On side of tongue at hitch one total Caution Transport Locks 818 351C Hitch tongue one total Caution Tires Not A Step 818 398C One front face each wing gauge...

Page 15: ...ive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov Read Owner s Manual before using machine Stand clear when folding and unfolding markers Stand clear when raising and lowering machine Keep all safety shields and device...

Page 16: ...rize you with safety assembly operation adjustments troubleshooting and maintenance Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation The information in this...

Page 17: ...Number __________________________ Serial Number __________________________ Further Assistance Great Plains Manufacturing Inc and your Great Plains dealer want you to be satisfied with your new YP4425...

Page 18: ...itor console in tractor page 153 Post Delivery Seasonal Setup On initial delivery use with a new tractor and seasonally check and as necessary complete these items before continuing to the routine set...

Page 19: ...ded handle grips to help you hookup hoses to your tractor outlets Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked with the same color If Weight Transfer is Installed If the optional weight transfer...

Page 20: ...hydraulic fluid from the fan motor case Machine Damage Risk Case Drain Hose must be attached first prior to inlet and return hoses being connected Case Drain Hose must be detached last to prevent dam...

Page 21: ...or to planter movement Some planter hydraulic circuits are under monitor control Hitching with 3 Point Refer to Figure 6 which depicts the similar YP40 hitch 1 Connect your tractor 3 point to the plan...

Page 22: ...Extend the Hitch Lift circuit to raise the hydraulic tongue just enough to relieve pressure from the parking stand 11 Remove and store main tongue parking stand See Store Main Parking Stand on page 19...

Page 23: ...rd to a horizontal positional under the hitch and insert the removed pin at hole under the stand Refer to Figure 9 2 Adjust the top link of a 3 point long enough so the ball swivel does not bottom out...

Page 24: ...itch Set depth stop to capture this working height If desired height cannot be attained with normal range of hitch swivel coupler weldment may be relocated in tongue bolt holes Tractor 3 point control...

Page 25: ...y first lift off transport locks remove and stow locks 2 Set hitch to planting height 3 Pull forward a few feet or just over a meter Height Mis adjustment Risk Fully lower planter to field position wi...

Page 26: ...h 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 fertilizer drive preserve the pump by...

Page 27: ...s 1 Wing locks Hooks on the tongue engage locks on the wings to prevent unfolding in transport Tongue must be raised to engage release See page 25 2 Lift cylinder lock channels These are operator inst...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...ot operate planter when unfolded unless tongue lock is engaged When unlocked the pull bar system experiences excess loads The openers may be damaged by not tracking straight forward 11 When fully unfo...

Page 30: ...arker may drag or shove if left extended during raise or lower operations To avoid this fold markers prior to raise or lower Machine Damage Risk Hydraulic Hitch Only Do not lower a folded planter with...

Page 31: ...ising Planter on page 27 and Lift Cylinder Lock Up on page 28 2 If equipped with hydraulic hitch set the Lift Hitch switch to LIFT On 3 point hitch this switch has no function and the circuit is in Li...

Page 32: ...passes or if lifting is uneven re phase the cylinders with this procedure 1 Raise the planter completely and hold the hydraulic lever or switch in Extend for several seconds after the planter reaches...

Page 33: ...ent Do not allow anyone to be on or 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...

Page 34: ...cuit to fold wings Sequence begins with releasing of tongue latch Refer to Figure 20 on page 25 Before folding completes 9 Raise planter tongue Raising Lowering Tongue on page 18 This must be done bef...

Page 35: ...phase resulting in uneven folding and unfolding of the YP4425A Every few planting days re phase the cylinders with this procedure 1 Raise unfold and fold the planter completely and hold the fold hydr...

Page 36: ...sents an unsafe highway load regardless of the rating of the towing vehicle If a cart must be transported loaded tow it separately Check Bridge Loads A loaded planter or a planter with cart in tow can...

Page 37: ...ays have lights on for highway operation Comply with all federal state and local safety laws when traveling on public roads Travel with caution YP4425A 2422 YP4425A 2422 YP4425A 2422 YP4425A 2422 Empt...

Page 38: ...utomatically engages Machine Damage Risk Ladder steps must be locked up before lowering planter or machine damage will occur Refer to Figure 32 A tool is pinned to the bottom of the walkboard it is ea...

Page 39: ...odule Marker Fold switch to Marker 3 If the machine has markers at the left wing tool bar move the lever on the manual valve from Marker lever pointing forward to Aux lever pointing back 4 Connect the...

Page 40: ...t tractor in Park 3 Turn off seed box fan 4 If the 82 bu hopper is not yet on the planter dismount any box or hopper present and mount the empty 82 bu hopper See Changing the Seed Box or Hopper on pag...

Page 41: ...of lubricant to the pail Mix and pour into air box before mounting hopper 2 Put tractor in Park 3 Turn off seed box fan 4 If the 150 bu hopper is not yet on the planter dismount any box or hopper pre...

Page 42: ...e forward providing closer access for the lifter 7 Back up the planter about 3 ft 1m This causes the rear transport wheels to caster forward further reducing the reach required for lifting 8 Turn off...

Page 43: ...is rated for and configured to lift the weight A full seed box can weight over 2500 lbs 1134 kg a full 82 bu hopper over 5000 lbs 2270 kg 18 If mounting a seed hopper confirm that the hopper is the c...

Page 44: ...ter Split Air Manifold Pressure Sensor Chamber Row Pressurizing Tubes Servo Controlled Vane Feedback Signal Line Row Unit Seed Tube WSMT Servo Programming Air Box Seed Manifold IntelliAg Console Prior...

Page 45: ...each Air Pro meter vents the delivery air The vent has two functions 1 It releases delivery air while retaining the delivered seeds 2 It is a passive control gate for bulk seed delivery It takes abou...

Page 46: ...rn port The unusual size aids in ensuring correct connection so that the motor return line handles high volume at low back pressure ensuring full motor performance 3 Connect the motor inlet line to a...

Page 47: ...fill meters During FILL METER all air is routed to the air box and none to the meter pressurization system The monitor has a level sensor below the hopper or seed box to warn when seed box is empty T...

Page 48: ...f mainframe weight may 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 t...

Page 49: ...system is strictly operator controlled Monitor control of sections requires the optional Swath Command system page 46 The switches Left Center Right correspond to the left wing center section and righ...

Page 50: ...e only the provided 14 mm length bolts Longer bolts will damage the clutch Shorter bolts may not effect a lock up Swath Command Clutch Operation The optional Swath Command system replaces the standard...

Page 51: ...the seed tube and are detected by the seed sensor Meter Operation 1 Install discs for your crop population range per the Seed Rate manual and the instructions beginning on page 78 of this manual 2 Ope...

Page 52: ...en valves at each tank and at quick fill coupler 4 Fill tanks then close valve at quick fill coupler and disconnect the nurse tank hose Always close valve at filter when filling or storing any liquid...

Page 53: ...e planter in train over roads if there is any liquid in either tank Tank s must be empty for transport or the tank must be towed separately Machine Damage Hazard Do not attempt reverse operations with...

Page 54: ...tation 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 123 Seed loaded 36 No air leaks except fro...

Page 55: ...wer operation 26 Check fan speed and airflow direction a Confirm Clutch Folding Module Master switch off and check hydraulic planter drive rotation 45 Set Clutch Folding Module switch Marker Fold to M...

Page 56: ...egrated with the DICKEY john seed 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 45...

Page 57: ...usted via set screws on the sequence valve body Excessive folding speed may damage markers See Dual Marker Speed Adjustment on page 154 Marker Unfold one side Refer to Figure 59 and Figure 60 1 If the...

Page 58: ...our YP4425A Planter Operations covered in that manual and therefore not in this manual include hydraulic drive control planting rate fertilizer rate ground speed setting rate limits and detecting out...

Page 59: ...ing stand Hitching Tractor to Planter on page 15 Refer to Figure 62 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 60: ...hut off all Y tubes 10 Apply grease to exposed cylinder rods to prevent rust 11 Flush fertilizer lines if present Flush system with RV anti freeze if there is any chance of freezing prior to next impl...

Page 61: ...g Rate SRMa Refer to Seed Rate manual Marker Adjustments Marker Extension 154 Intended swath spacing Marker Chain Length Adjustment 54 Marker folding operation Dual Marker Speed Adjustment 154 Reliabl...

Page 62: ...n adjustments assure the rate See the SRM 3 Ground speed calibration Seed monitor rate control and reporting is only as accurate as the speed reported by the radar See the PDC manual 4 Setting seed ra...

Page 63: ...gh 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 adjusti...

Page 64: ...s rarely needs modification Marker Disc Adjustment Sharp Object Hazard Use caution when making adjustments in this area Marker discs may be sharp Refer to Figure 67 1 To change angle of cut and the wi...

Page 65: ...k that at least a small amount of pressure is being sensed at the meters and meter pressurization is near suggested value 7 Perform a FILL METER operation for at least one minute see DICKEY john Plant...

Page 66: ...ressurization with the planter in motion Press the SPLIT AIR softkey on the seed monitor console Wait 5 to 10 seconds for the system to update while you continue planting Continue making small decreas...

Page 67: ...equal margin against skips and doubles Record this value for future use Seed Delivery Fan Adjustments Refer to Figure 68 The primary control for seed delivery air is fan rpm The servo vane not shown...

Page 68: ...r hook up details 5 Strainer setup The optional ground drive pump includes a strainer The mesh screen size must be compatible with the orifice plates in the distribution system Refer to the Seed Rate...

Page 69: ...l Liquid Fertilizer Strainer s The optional ground drive fertilizer pump systems include a strainer at the pump The Type 3 system relies on strainers at the source usually on a tank cart The strainer...

Page 70: ...and repeat Fertilizer Orifice Plates Refer to Figure 72 In general the orifice needs to be small enough to create at least 15 psi of pressure in the manifold but large enough to prevent the manifold p...

Page 71: ...ts planting depth by controlling the height of the side gauge wheels relative to the opener discs See Side Gauge Wheel Adjustment on page 74 7 Press Wheel Force Angle Stagger Standard The press wheels...

Page 72: ...are compressing trash and loose soil and leaving clear tracks right at the top of the subsoil down force is probably correct and needs no adjustment 3 If the wheels are creating a trench into the subs...

Page 73: ...aise 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 tools 2 Install lift...

Page 74: ...nt 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 adju...

Page 75: ...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 Determine the p...

Page 76: ...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 Press Whe...

Page 77: ...mal wear Spacers 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...

Page 78: ...e held up At the same time keep side gauge wheels close to opener discs so openers do not plug with soil or trash Wheels should be out far enough so discs and wheels turn freely Refer to Figure 92 on...

Page 79: ...Adjusting Gauge Wheel Scrapers Refer to Figure 93 bottom view Scrapers are optional and may be useful in moist or sticky soils that tend to accumulate on gauge wheels and reduce intended planting dept...

Page 80: ...Seed Inlet Shutter Adjustment Refer to Figure 95 showing the shutter at setting 3 The seed inlet shutter regulates the volume of bulk seed presented to the seed disc The operating settings vary with...

Page 81: ...seed monitor Row Failure alarm with a report of the row number Row numbers are counted from the left wing outside row is row 1 Stop and put the tractor in Park Leave the fan running Locate the failed...

Page 82: ...sc is first clamped it is normal for the disc hub to be flat with the face of the disc seat only on the inlet rear side The disc fully seats as it first turns This condition eases as the brush fibers...

Page 83: ...rd meter slowly remove disc allowing seed to collect in funnel Open shutter to release remaining seed up to wing tube 4 Clean seed from all brushes Clean disc seat in Figure 99 page 78 so that new dis...

Page 84: ...ct 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 Refer t...

Page 85: ...r increased down pressure Higher press wheel down pressures reduce the down force on the main row unit shank components such as the openers High press wheel settings may require an increase in overall...

Page 86: ...ise planter and install lift assist cylinder locks See Lift Cylinder Lock Up on page 28 3 Loosen the 1 2 inch hex head bolts and Do not loosen the square head bolts forward of the hex head bolts 4 Tur...

Page 87: ...ive transmission and range sprocket selections or the population settings on a hydraulic drive unit See also Population Too Low or Population Too High in the troubleshooting charts Yes Go to step 2 2...

Page 88: ...include low fan speed seed hose blockage no seed available Y tube closed meter never primed Oversize matter in seed has caused a bridge at the top of the inlet Air back flow is occurring When the bri...

Page 89: ...to keep the meter supplied The steps below quickly prime the meter by rebuilding the seed pool Refer to Figure 109 which depicts a recovery after an incidence of bridging at air release screen 1 Close...

Page 90: ...not falling from disc and get carried past drop zone Static electricity can cause small lightweight seeds to cling to the pocket and not fall out The graphite component of Ezee Glide Plus addresses t...

Page 91: ...w Clear bridge page 77 Check that seed delivery system is getting sufficient fan air and that there are no other obstructions upstream Meter starvation due to bridging above inlet caused by high level...

Page 92: ...ate errors due to monitor setup with incorrect row count spacing or active rows When troubleshooting population issues always first rule out seed monitor setup Review planter configuration and monitor...

Page 93: ...ush Replace sensors that malfunction Seeds revolution value in the DICKEY john setup does not match the disc cell count Correct the value in a setup screen or install the correct cell count disc Exces...

Page 94: ...e air leak Check for air leak downstream between box and top of meter All rows fail Lack of seed Fan speed too high Adjust fan speed Extremely high populations may require slightly reduced field speed...

Page 95: ...age 103 Uneven seed depth Excessive field speed Reduce field speed Planting conditions too wet Wait until drier weather Incorrect coulter depth setting See coulter manual or set unit mounted coulter E...

Page 96: ...as needed Improper hose routing sags or kinks With planter unfolded hoses should for a gentle S shape through the holders with no deep sags Air lines plugging between Y tube and meter Sag or kink in...

Page 97: ...er Aux valve set to Marker Selector valve must be set to Aux Set tractor remote circuit to Neutral or Float before changing valve Hydraulic Hitch Won t Stay Raised Bypass valve is open at hitch Close...

Page 98: ...g from a very small hole can be almost invisible Use paper or cardboard not body parts and wear heavy gloves to check for suspected leaks Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to...

Page 99: ...tied Use gates to regulate seed flow while recovering seed 5 As flow subsides rapidly open and close the slide gate to dislodge seed in the tracks Tap on the sides of the hopper to dislodge residual s...

Page 100: ...ld all the seed in the meter and inlet up to a closed slide gate The container can be converted into a true funnel for complete system clean out The hoppers are connected to the rows with clamped hose...

Page 101: ...d empty funnel Refer to Figure 115 17 Clean seed from all brushes shop vac recommended 18 Inspect brushes page 98 19 Rotate funnel clockwise remove and empty 20 For imminent operations Install next se...

Page 102: ...sing population Finding an occasional cracked seed hung up on a tuft fiber is not uncommon and is not an indicator that brush maintenance is required Merely remove the seed If the strip brushes are wo...

Page 103: ...rush holder 2 Prepare to catch drop brush which will fall lose Slide brush holder left and up to free front edge from under washer Remove brush holder 3 Remove used strip brushes from the holder by sl...

Page 104: ...n away replace the disc If the seed pockets are worn through or the air ports have enlarged replace the disc Cleaning and Storing Seed Discs Possible Chemical Hazard Wear gloves when washing discs Avo...

Page 105: ...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...

Page 106: ...nd routine service of the tractor filtration To change the element Refer to Figure 122 1 Un screw lower canister from filter catching and disposing of used fluid 2 Remove and discard element 3 Install...

Page 107: ...ore shipping and bleeding should not be required other than to raise fully and hold lever on for one minute or until all cylinders extend fully If it is necessary to further bleed lift system see Lift...

Page 108: ...to Neutral and secure fittings 7 Install the pins at the rod ends of all lift cylinders Fold Cylinder Bleeding Refer to Figure 125 1 Begin with planter raised and lift cylinder locks installed 2 Remov...

Page 109: ...er cylinder 7 Retract the circuit until fluid appears at the loosened fittings Set circuit to Neutral Secure fittings 8 Repeat for the other side 9 Re orient gravity pin lock to position noted at step...

Page 110: ...of each wing section This should be the same as measured at step 1 above See page 106 for adjustments Wing Leveling Inboard End Wing leveling check adjustment is required prior to first use of the YP...

Page 111: ...g 2 Compare to the measurement at the outer end of the center tool bar at the wing pivot location All measurements should be identical and close to 26 inch 66 cm 3 If measurements do not match loosen...

Page 112: ...oper 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 1 4 inch 0 to 6 4 mm ahead of inside ends of wings a...

Page 113: ...t the center of the span deflect the chain in both directions The slack is the distance of the movement 4 Adjust the idlers for ideal slack Chain Clips Whenever mounting a chain make sure the clip at...

Page 114: ...re rough 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 disc To prevent plugg...

Page 115: ...Refer to Figure 138 To replace an 816 302C seed flap use a needle nose pliers or similar tool to grasp T top of flap Pull upward to pull flap up out of metal bracket Push new seed flap down through me...

Page 116: ...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 replace with...

Page 117: ...of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until Grease emerges Wing Caster Wing Pivot 1 zerk each of 2 casters 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges zerk is located on the left side of...

Page 118: ...ng at wing frame to tool bar joint Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Rockshaft to Main Frame 1 zerk each side 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Ro...

Page 119: ...ks one each inside end of pins each side Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Level Link Front End One zerk each link 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerg...

Page 120: ...to Rear Axle 1 zerk each side 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Axle Link Aft End One zerk each link 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Lev...

Page 121: ...zerk each of 2 casters 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Opener Side Wheel Bushing On both sides of each row unit Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerge...

Page 122: ...any time there is a chance of moisture and when being stored at the end of the planting season To avoid clutch slippage prevent chain lube from getting on electric clutches Ground Drive Fertilizer Pum...

Page 123: ...eter Drive Chains 1 chain each meter Type of Lubrication Chain Lube Quantity Coat thoroughly Lubricate chains any time there is a chance of moisture and when being stored at the end of the planting se...

Page 124: ...rease emerges Tongue Latch Pivot Type of Lubrication Spray lube Quantity Coat working surfaces Tongue Slide Roller 1 zerk roller end Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Wing Trans...

Page 125: ...wheels per row Type of lubrication Grease Quantity Until resistance is felt To avoid damaging the seal do not add grease at high pressure Wing Casters Wheel Hubs 4 bearings 2 each wing Type of Lubrica...

Page 126: ...Maintenance and Lubrication 122 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 of Lubrication Gr...

Page 127: ...humid planting environments increase the rate as needed for smooth meter operation Irritation and Chronic Exposure Hazard Wear gloves DO NOT use hands or any part of your body to mix seed lubricant W...

Page 128: ...YP40 44 WEIGHT TRANSFER 411 172A Kits and Couplers Part Number YP44 PTO KIT For model YP4425A 401 951A YP24F PTO HYDRAULIC PUMP KIT For model YP4425AF 411 014A 1 3 4 20 PTO COUPLER 826 777C 1 3 8 21 P...

Page 129: ...procket with one having fewer teeth that increases motor speed by 160 See 402 520A Low Speed Kit Installation on page 157 Markers Markers are a standard factory installed feature on the YP4425A Plante...

Page 130: ...ch are standard on the PFC1600 and PFC2000 tank carts The Type 2 boom has a single inlet and is optimized for use with a planter mounted ground drive pump The base Type 2 system is plumbed to the on b...

Page 131: ...k of the PFC2000 cart a trailer pintle hitch weldment 401 467A page 130 if that s what the cart requires not required for SML Type 3 Fertilizer Manifold The Type 3 system includes all plumbing from th...

Page 132: ...uid Fertilizer Tanks This option includes the tanks plumbing subsystems and requires a separate manifold and pump For operations see Fertilizer Tanks Option on page 48 29984 Orifice Part Port Port Siz...

Page 133: ...ounted Fertilizer Carts The SML 735 and SML 500 tank carts were designed for use with the Type 2 fertilizer manifold These carts require a planter mounted Ground Drive Fertilizer pump purchased separa...

Page 134: ...with use of a semi mounted trailing cart Ground Drive Fertilizer Pump One pump kit integrates with the Type 2 fertilizer manifold system The pump mounts on a wing tool bar This is the pump for use wi...

Page 135: ...ulic ports These hoppers are usually too heavy to be safely fork lifted onto the planter if already pre loaded with seed For operations see 82 Bushel Hopper Operation on page 36 and 150 Bushel Hopper...

Page 136: ...ol of the DICKEY john IntelliAg seed monitor the included air system make real time adjustments to row down force This has several benefits consistent down force in varying field conditions the abilit...

Page 137: ...foot or less coordinate augmentation data such as EGNOS MSAS OmniSTAR RTK VBS WASS or XP Great Plains also offers Trimble AgGPS receivers and RTK solutions See Options in the Swath Command Operator m...

Page 138: ...useful in preventing build up that might otherwise result in shallow planting Order one part per wheel 2 per opener The scrapers mount on the bottom rear of the depth wheel arm using the existing bol...

Page 139: ...Part Number Blank 0 Cell 817 841C Canola and Mustard 150 Cell 837 148C Canola and Mustard 250 Cell 817 991C Corn 24 Cell Large Flat 817 836C Corn 24 Cell Large Round 817 794C Corn 24 Cell Medium 837...

Page 140: ...For operations see Seed Firmer Adjustments on page 80 Keeton Seed Firmer The Seed Lok seed firmer supports low rate fertilizer delivery For this use an optional liquid fertilizer system page 126 must...

Page 141: ...hes 12 1 m Span width between end rows 506 inches 1285 2 cm Swath Channel Width 528 inches 1341 1 cm Seed Capacity Optional 82 or 150 bu hopper or PROBOX 50 unit bulk seed container Transport Width 14...

Page 142: ...75 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 1880 2960...

Page 143: ...YP4425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 139 2018 07 30 Table of Contents Index 401 805M Hydraulic Diagrams Fold Marker and Auxiliary Hydraulics standard 29808...

Page 144: ...2018 07 30 Table of Contents Index 401 805M YP4425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 140 Auxiliary Hydraulics with Markers deleted ToTractor 29245...

Page 145: ...YP4425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 141 2018 07 30 Table of Contents Index 401 805M Fan Hydraulics s n C1003K 29631...

Page 146: ...2018 07 30 Table of Contents Index 401 805M YP4425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 142 Fan Hydraulics s n C1004K 29631...

Page 147: ...YP4425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 143 2018 07 30 Table of Contents Index 401 805M Hydraulic Drive standard 29218 16T...

Page 148: ...2018 07 30 Table of Contents Index 401 805M YP4425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 144 Hydraulic Tongue Option rod end To Lift hydraulics To Lift hydraulics base end 25490...

Page 149: ...able of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 145 2018 07 30 Table of Contents Index 401 805M Lift Hydraulics standard ToTractor G W L I F T G W L I F T C E N T E R L I F T C E N T E R L I F...

Page 150: ...Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 146 Chain Routing Hydraulic Drive Chain Routing Legend Sprocket or idler Tooth count Chain Pitch count Direction of chain in motion 34T 56P 29...

Page 151: ...YP4425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 147 2018 07 30 Table of Contents Index 401 805M Wing Drive Chain Routing 29261 82P 25T 30T...

Page 152: ...Direction of chain in motion 34T 56P 25AP Meter Drive Mid type be sure to reconnect idler spring top chain passes between 2 idlers at mount top chain passes between 2 idlers at shank 25AP Meter Drive...

Page 153: ...rence Information 149 2018 07 30 Table of Contents Index 401 805M Fertilizer Pump Ground Drive Chain Routing optional JohnBlue Pump Ground Drive Lower Drive Chain JohnBlue Pump Ground Drive Upper Driv...

Page 154: ...Table of Contents Index 401 805M YP4425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 150 Seed Hose Routing Mechanical Routing Left Side 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 16 32 17 29305 eps 100 P P C W...

Page 155: ...04 P05 P06 P07 P08 Ctr Guide C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 Wing Guide W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 Rack Tube T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 Y Tube Y Y Y Y Row Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 P01 P16 GUIDES RACK AIR BOX RACK 29298 1 1...

Page 156: ...er extension value or about halfway if extension is not known Secure with U bolt lock washers and nuts Install Press Wheels To meet highway clearance requirements press wheel arms and wheels on wing r...

Page 157: ...continue at Dual Marker Speed Adjustment on page 154 When a planter is on customer premises and further movements will only be done with a tractor or towing vehicle having hydraulic motor return and c...

Page 158: ...counterclockwise faster to increase un folding speed With tractor idling at a normal operating speed adjust marker folding to a safe speed Excessive un folding speed could damage markers and void the...

Page 159: ...ed with treated seed 2 Refer to Figure 38 on page 36 or Figure 39 on page 37 for placement elevations based on remaining hopper capacity Great Plains suggests mounting the sensor on the lower front wa...

Page 160: ...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 WASHER FLAT...

Page 161: ...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 the woodruff key in place 4 Select one new 10T sprocket 808...

Page 162: ...s 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 replaced...

Page 163: ...ld turns 52 first pass 52 hydraulic system 51 mechanical 50 meters 51 pre setup 14 pre start 23 row units 50 suspending planting 52 transport 33 treatments 50 chemicals 2 48 64 112 children 4 clean ou...

Page 164: ...itching with hydraulic tongue 18 hopper 2 36 37 38 131 hopper capacities 36 37 hopper level sensor 12 hopper left vs right 39 hopper weight 38 hopper 150bu 37 hopper 82bu 36 hydraulic circuit aux 35 h...

Page 165: ...ve equipment 2 PTO pump 15 44 pump 19 129 pumps fertilizer 64 pump dry running 65 pump fertilizer 130 pump ground drive 48 Q QD coupler 42 QD Quick Disconnect 42 quick coupler 16 quick fill coupler 48...

Page 166: ...e scale 20 tongue raising lowering 18 tool walkboard 34 69 torque wheel 137 towing vehicle capability 32 tractor cab 153 tractor movement during unfolding 24 trailer hitch weldment 130 trailer operati...

Page 167: ...C nut 156 804 011C washer 156 804 013C washer 156 804 022C washer 152 806 110C U bolt 152 817 794C seed disk 135 817 795C seed disk 135 817 796C seed disk 135 817 797C seed disk 135 817 798C seed disk...

Page 168: ...Cover Table of Contents Cover Table of Contents...

Page 169: ...Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index...

Page 170: ...Great Plains Mfg 1525 E North St P O Box 5060 Salina KS 67402...

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