Great Plains YP3025 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 81)

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Refer to Figure 103
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. Ex-
cess wear is cause for replacement.
5. When changing crops be sure to clean out air sys-
tem before installing new meters or wheels. See
“Cleaning Out Air System” on page 97.
6. Place new wheel on meter wheel shaft. Tilt it slightly
forward to engage and push back on the slide. 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.
Meter Installation
Note: Applies only to 10HD and 25P Series openers.
Installation is the reverse of the removal process, with
two steps omitted.
Refer to Figure 104
1.
Insert the meter.
Insert the top meter tab (with the hook).
Align the meter base with the latch plate ears.
Insert the bottom meter tab.
Mind the lower latch, as it tends to swing under the
meter base and block mating with the latch plate.
Refer to Figure 96 on page 74
2.
Engage the upper latch, and swing the mounting
plate into engagement with the meter.
Note: Always engage upper latch first.
Refer to Figure 97 on page 75
3.
Engage the lower latch.
Refer to Figure 98 on page 75
4.
Slide the seed hose over the meter inlet tube, and
then slide the retaining ring down the seed hose.
10HD, 25P Finger Meter Adjustments
Note: Applies only to 10HD and 25P Series openers.
The finger pick-up meter has an adjustable brush, and
alternate inserts are available for the backing plate. The
brush has been pre-set to the optimum setting for most
seed sizes. The factory-installed insert is the “A” insert.
Optimum planting speed is 4
1 ⁄
2
to 5 miles per hour
(7.2-8 kph). Excess speed causes poor spacing perfor-
mance due to seed tube bounce, and may also cause
improper depth control due to row unit bounce.
Always pay attention to your planter monitor. Compare
actual seed usage to your estimates.
Fine-tune your planter by thoroughly checking all key
components including: seed tubes, chains, sprockets,
tire pressure, seed monitor, double disk openers, gauge
wheels, seed firmer, closing wheels, parallel arms, and
the row unit itself.
Figure 103: 10HD, 25P:
Inspect Meter
22884
1
1
Figure 104: 10HD, 25P:
Install Meter
25275
3
2
1
1
2
3