Great Plains YP3025 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 90)

86 YP3010HDP/3020P/3025 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
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Uneven
seed
spacing Excessive field speed. Reduce field speed.
Unclean seed. Use clean seed.
Seed-Lok plugging. Lock up Seed-Lok, page 82.
Row-unit disks not turning. See “Row-unit disks not turning freely.” in this Trouble-
shooting chart.
Plugged row-unit seed tube. Raise planter, expose bottom of seed tube and clean out.
Worn/rusted sprockets, chains and/or
chain idler. Check and replace any worn/rusted sprockets, chains or
chain idlers.
Partially plugged row-unit seed tube. Lift up planter, expose bottom of seed tube and clean out.
Lack of proper seed lubrication on seed. See “Seed Lubricants” on page 119.
Use of excessively sticky or wet seed
treatment. Check your treatment.
Uneven
seed depth Excessive field speed. Reduce field speed.
Planting conditions too wet. Wait until drier weather.
Incorrect coulter depth setting. See coulter manual.
Excessive or improper row unit down
pressure spring setting. See “Row Unit Down Pressure” on page 62.
Damaged seed tubes. Check seed tubes for damage.
Seed-Lok building up with dirt. Lock up Seed-Lok, page 82.
Row-unit not penetrating low spots. See “Row Unit Down Pressure” on page 62.
Rough planting conditions. Rework the field.
Seed firmer not in place and set to cor-
rect tension. See “Seed Firmer Adjustments” on page 81.
Population
Alarms False alarms or actual seed rate errors
due to monitor setup with incorrect row
count and/or spacing. Review planter configuration and monitor setup.
Row-unit
disks not
turning
freely.
Row-unit plugged with dirt. Clean row-unit.
Planting conditions too wet. Wait until drier weather.
Incorrect side depth wheel adjustment See “Side Gauge Wheel Adjustment” on page 71.
Seed-Lok is plugging row-unit. Lock up Seed-Lok, page 82.
Failed disk bearings. Replace disk bearings.
Bent or twisted row-unit frame. Replace row-unit frame.
Partially plugged row-unit seed tube. Raise planter, expose bottom of seed tube and clean out.
Excessive
seed
cracking. Incorrect seed meter wheel Replace wheels with those matching seed
Unclean seed. Use clean seed.
Damaged, old or dry seed. Use clean, new seed.
Press
wheels not
compacting
the soil as
desired. Incorrect spring handle setting See “Press Wheel Adjustment” on page 83.
Wheel stagger needs adjustment for
conditions See “Press Wheel Adjustment” on page 83.
Insufficient row unit down force See “Row Unit Down Pressure” on page 62.
Too wet or cloddy. Wait until drier weather or rework ground.
Use of incorrectly shaped tire for your
conditions. Wedge shaped wheels work best on narrow spacings and
in wet conditions. Round edge wheels work best in wider
row spacings and drier conditions.
Incorrect press wheel depth. Reset press wheel depth, page 84.
Problem Cause Solution