06/12/2019
401-754M
YP625PD
Adjustments
36
Adjustments
To get full performance from your YP625PD planter, you
need an understanding of all component operations, and
many provide adjustments for optimal field results. Some
of these have been covered earlier in this manual.
Even if your planting conditions rarely change, some of
these items need periodic adjustment due to normal
wear.
Adjustment
Page
The Adjustment Affects
Frame height
21
Planting depth consistency
Frame level
Planting consistency
Gauge Wheel Cylinder Adjustment
Flat Ground Planting
Air System
Fan Speed
Optimal seed distribution
Meter Pressurization (values from SRM
a
)
Consistent seed flow and disk singulation
Planting Rate
Refer to Seed and Fertilizer Rate manual
Marker Adjustments
Marker Extension
Intended swath spacing
Marker Speed Adjustment
Reliable marker operation
Dry Fertilizer Adjustments
Fertilizer Rate
SRM
Application rate
Dry Fertilizer Release
Fertilizer placement
Frame-Mounted Row Accessories (Options)
Terra-Tine Row Cleaners (Option)
Row preparation
Frame-Mounted Coulters (Option)
Row pre-furrow depth and trash cutting
25AP Row Unit Adjustments
Opener Depth
Planting depth
Row Unit Down Pressure
Planting depth uniformity
Row Unit Lock-Up
Single/twin-row operation
Opener Disk Adjustments
Seed depth, seed-to-soil contact
Side Depth Wheels
Seed depth, prevents plugging
Adjusting Gauge Wheel Scrapers
Consistent seed furrow depth
Seed Meter Setup and Adjustment
Consistent seed population
Seed Firmer Adjustments (Option)
Seed-soil contact
Press Wheel Adjustment
Effective soil coverage
Monitor Adjustments
PM
b
Refer to Seed Monitor manual
a. SRM:
Seed and Fertilizer Rate manual
(401-754B)
b. PM: DICKEY-john
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