Yetter MAVERICK HR PLUS 2984 Series, Operator'S & Parts Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Poor overall performance
Toolbar height too high
Shallow knife penetration
Disc Sealer not creating a
mound or too small of a
mound
CAUSE
Toolbar not adjusted correctly
Unit is not set correctly
Too much down pressure
spring tension
Toolbar gauge wheels
adjusted too low
Speed too slow
Toolbar height too high
Insufficient down pressure
Speed too slow
Blades are not set
aggressively enough
Down pressure spring is loose
Toolbar is not level-probably
nose down
SOLUTION
Adjust the toolbar so that
during operation it is level and
at a height of 24” from the
bottom of the toolbar to the
soil surface.
See Operations section for
proper adjustments
Remove two outer springs &
set in light pressure setting
Raise gauge wheels
Operate at 5 mph minimum
Must have toolbar operating
at 24” above the soil surface
Set down pressure spring
adjustment to the rear hole
Inspect springs for breakage
and/or wear
Adjust toolbar height lower.
Normally 24”
Operate at 5mph minimum
Increase the angle of the front
edge of blade to the row.
Tighten the coil spring by
compressing; tighten the 3/4”
hex nut onto the pushrod.
Level toolbar at a height of
24” from soil surface.