Great Plains YP1625 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 38)

34 YP1225 and YP1625 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-226M-A 03/12/2012
Dismounting a Hopper or Seed Box
1. Move the planter to an area of level ground and suffi-
cient room to maneuver a tractor or fork-loader.
2. Place tractor in park, shut off engine, and remove the
key. If using the same tractor for container dismount-
ing, block the planter transport tires.
3. Remove the walkboard lock pin (page 28).
4. Swing the walkboard completely open and secure
with keeper (page 29).
5. For hoppers with optional level sensors, disconnect
the sensor lead at the harness.
Refer to Figure 44
6.
Remove pins at the corners of the airbox frame.
7. Close the slide gate at the base of the hopper or
seed box.
8. Approach the hopper or seed box from the back.
Tipping Hazard:
A full seed box can weigh over 2500 lbs. Unless the container
is known to be empty, make sure your tractor or fork lift is
rated for and configured to lift this weight. Do not let anyone
stand under or in front of the elevated seed box.
9. Slowly lift the full seed box or empty hopper, and
back it away from the planter airbox frame.
10. Return the walkboard to the closed position and
install the latching pin.
11. 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.
12. If not installing another seed container, cover the air-
box inlet with plastic sheeting and secure with tape
or bungees.
End of Loading Materials.
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Figure 44
Seed Box Pins
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