Great Plains 3PYP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 76)

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Singulator Plus™ Meter Wheel
Replacement
Choose the correct seed meter wheel for the type of
seed you will be using. Be sure to use the same wheel
type on all meters.
25 Series Meter Wheels Not Interchangeable:
Seed meter wheels for the 25 Series row units are made of a
green color material and are not interchangeable with the
other Great Plains seed meter wheels, discs and plates for
other machines. Use only green wheels in 25 Series row units.
1. Clean out meter. For more information, see “Meter
Removal” on page 70
Refer to Figure 87
2. Push in spring-loaded wheel retainer and make
1 ⁄
4
turn. Pull off wheel retainer and spring.
Refer to Figure 88
3. Pry the seed meter wheel out about
1 ⁄
4
inch using
the tool stored under the walkboard, and spin
backward to clean out seeds from top pockets.
Refer to Figure 89
4. Remove seed meter wheel.
Refer to Figure 90
Note: With the seed meter wheel removed, you may want
to check the meter for internal damage or trash.
Note: Some wear on top edge of slide is normal. Excess
wear is cause for replacement.
5. When changing crops be sure to clean out air
system before installing new meters or wheels. See
“Cleaning Out Air System” on page 87
6. Place new wheel on meter wheel shaft. Seat wheel
fully on cross-pin.
7. Replace spring-loaded wheel retainer. Make
1 ⁄
4
turn
to seat cross-pin in shallow groove of retainer.
Figure 87
Singulator Plus™ Wheel Retainer
22911
Figure 88
Pry Meter Wheel
22913
Figure 89
Remove Wheel
25274
Figure 90
Inspect Meter
22884