Great Plains YP1625 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 33)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Operating Instructions 29
03/12/2012 401-226M-A
2. If changing between hopper and bulk seed box, use
the Accessory Sensor Setup menu on the seed mon-
itor console to disable the hopper sensor and avoid
nuisance alarms. See DICKEY-john Quick Start
Guide.
3. Place tractor in park, shut off engine, and remove the
key. If using the same tractor for container mounting,
block the planter transport tires.
Refer to Figure 31
4.
Remove the walkboard lock pin .
Refer to Figure 32
5.
Swing walkboard all the way to the right.
Refer to Figure 33
6.
Secure walkboard with keeper.
Note: If planter is lowered, walkboard will stay open by it-
self once fully opened. There is a keeper near the
walkboard pivot that can hold the walkboard open
in all conditions.
Refer to Figure 34
7.
Remove pins at the corners of the airbox frame.
8. When using a bulk seed box,
new meters for the first time, or
at the start of each season,
measure out approximately 4 gallons (15 liters) of
seed into a pail. Add
1 /
2
cup (120ml) of lubricant to
the pail. Mix and pour into air box before mounting
hopper.
9. At the airbox seed inlet, inspect the seals for wear
and damage.
10. If mounting a seed box, add lubricant to the seed box
at this time. It may be easier to add it while the box is
still at ground level.
Null4-AAC:
Inconsistent Population Risk:
Talc+graphite lubricant mix is mandatory for all seed, espe-
cially treated or inoculated seed when using precision meters.
However, DO NOT use talc with finger pickup meters. Use
graphite lubricant with finger pickup meters. See “Seed Lubri-
cants” on page 96.
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Figure 32
Walkboard Open
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2
1
2
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Figure 33
Walkboard Keeper
29485
1
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Figure 34
Airbox Frame Corner Pin
22749
1