Great Plains YP1630F-1670 Material Rate - Manual (Page 3)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Contents Appendix 1
2012-12-04 Contents Appendix 401-832B
Introduction
This manual is your guide to planter adjustments for
achieving specific seed population, fertilizer density and
treatment density targets.
Although some setup/adjustment material herein is
repeated from the planter Operator Manuals, you need to
be thoroughly familiar with planter operations and
adjustments before applying rate data from this manual.
Models Covered
This manual covers the following Great Plains 16-row
planter models. Not all models are available in all locales.
Setting Material Rates
Refer to Figure 1
The YP1630F has three ground drive systems ( , , )
and three metering systems. Two of the metering
systems share a drive system. Details for rate settings,
and rate charts, are found in this manual. This page
provides an overview of the systems.
Planting (Seed) Rate (page 2)
Seed rate is controlled by Range and Transmission
sprocket pairings ( , ) on each of two separate wing
ground drive systems ( , ) and by seed meter
configuration at each row ( , hidden by hopper). The
seed monitor console reports field rates for most seed
types.
Fertilizer Rate (page 17)
Dry fertilizer rate, from the central hopper, is controlled
by a variable rate gear box
under the left side of the
hopper. The associated ground drive , under the right
side, has no adjustments. Fertilizer is delivered by the air
system, with blockage detection at the rows. The air
system must be adjusted to optimal pressure, but does
not adjust rate.
Treatment Rate (page 26, Option)
Planters with the optional second row hopper can deliver
a variety of granular materials with this system. Rate is
controlled by a knob and dial
at each row. The
treatment meters have an agitator roller which shares the
seed drive system, but changes in seed rate sprockets
have only a minor effect on treatment rate.
About the Charts
The rate charts are independent of planter width and row
spacing. All charts except treatment are relatively
insensitive to ground speed.
Note: Units of Measure:
This manual provides most values in dual units of
measure (metric and U.S. customary).
YP1630F-1630ND 30 inch, Narrow, Single row hopper
YP1630F-1630NS 30 inch, Narrow, Single row hopper
YP1630F-1630WD 30 inch, Wide, Dual row hopper
YP1630F-1630WS 30 inch, Wide, Single row hopper
YP1630F-1670ND 70 cm, Narrow, Dual row hopper
YP1630F-1670NS 70 cm, Narrow, Single row hopper
YP1630F-1670WD 70 cm, Wide, Dual row hopper
YP1630F-1670WS 70 cm, Wide, Single row hopper
Figure 1
Planter Drive Systems
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