Reconnect seed hose, Close-out, Operation – Great Plains Air-Pro Field Update Kit User Manual
Page 7: Maintenance

Install Update
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
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2012-11-21
403-642M
Refer to Figure 13
23. Select two new:
800-434C NYLON HOSE CLAMP 2 1/8 - 2 3/8
(these two clamps are the middle size of the three
sizes provided)
Loosely secure these clamps
, ratchets away from
meter, around the update tube and existing lower
saddle
24. Select one new:
800-016C UPPER FERT HOSE CLAMP RATCHET
(this is the smallest of the new clamps)
Loosely secure this clamp
around the cone neck
and existing upper saddle
on the meter. Slide the
clamp as far down on the saddle as possible, to allow
the seed hose boot to fully engage the cone neck
flange.
25. Check that the update’s cone, screen and tube
components are still correctly aligned and fully
seated. Use pliers to tighten all clamp ratchets.
Reconnect Seed Hose
Refer to Figure 14
26. Make sure lock-ring
is high on boot
fully over cone neck
. Pull lock-ring down fully onto
boot.
Close-Out
27. Re-position seed inlet shutters as desired.
28. Re-fold planter as desired.
Operation
No changes are required to normal planter operations.
Maintenance
If meter maintenance is required, be sure to use only the
updated parts for 2011- meters. Do not order pre-update
parts or 2012+ parts.
Figure 13
Upper and Lower Clamps
34443
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Figure 14
Re-Connect Seed Hose
34444
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