Great Plains YP1630F-1670 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 36)

32 YP1630F Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-832M Table of Contents Index 2012-12-27
Loading Materials
The YP1630F planter has hoppers for two or three
materials:
• Standard: 3520 liter (100 bushel)
central dry fertilizer hopper.
See “Loading Seed” on page 33.
• Standard: 70 liter (2 bushel)
seed hopper at each row.
See “Loading Fertilizer” on page 35.
• Optional: 40 liter (1 bushel)
treatment hopper at each row.
See “Loading Treatments (Option)” on page 38.
Loading is more convenient with the planter unfolded and
lowered, but may be performed, raised and/or folded.
For Loading All Materials
1. Check tractor capability:
If loading prior to transport, ensure that the tractor is
rated for the load. Full hoppers can increase the
weight of the planter by nearly 5800 kg (over
12700 pounds).
2. Secure planter:
If raised and unfolded, install transport locks
(page 29).
If raised or folded, block tires or set brakes on any
hitched tractor.
3. Turn off planter fan. This eliminates needless
blowing dust when filling the fertilizer hopper.
Figure 24
Central Fertilizer Hopper,
Row Seed & Treatment Hoppers
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