Great Plains 3PYP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 40)

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401-312M Table of Contents Index 2014-09-09
82 bu.Hopper Operation
Tipping Hazard:
Load the 82 bu.hopper only when mounted on the cart. A full
hopper can weigh over 5000 lbs, which is above the lifting and
balance capability of most tractors and farm forklifts.
Adding Seed to 82 bu. Hopper
1. If using new meters for the first time, measure out
approximately 3 gallons of seed into a pail. Add
1 ⁄
3
cup of lubricant. Mix and pour into air box before
mounting hopper.
2. If no seed container is present, or the previous
operation was using a bulk seed box, mount the
empty 82 bu. hopper on cart. See “Changing the
Seed Box or 82 bu. Hopper” on page 37.
3. Put tractor in Park.
4. Set FRAME hydraulic switches to OFF.
5. Turn off seed box fan. This also turns off the Steering
(if installed).
6. Make sure walkboard is locked closed (unless it
needs to be opened for seed loading).
7. Close slide gate at base of hopper. Open lid.
8. Measure the lubricant required, and if loading seed
by bag, determine the amount of lubricant per bag.
Observe all safety precautions for use of loading equipment,
particularly augers.
9. Add seed, mixing in lubricant continuously or per
bag.
10. Close lid. Open slide gate.
Note: An update kit is available for older 82 bu. hoppers,
providing consistent seed flow at higher fan
speeds. See page 118.
Figure 35
Hopper Capacities (bu.)
22958
Approximate capacity of bulk seed hopper,
in bushels, at 10 inch increments.