Great Plains YP1630F-1670 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 40)

36 YP1630F Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-832M Table of Contents Index 2012-12-27
Related Topics
“For Loading All Materials” on page 32
“Fertilizer Unloading and Clean-Out” on page 76
Swing-Down Railing Section
Refer to Figure 30
If fertilizer will be loaded via auger, from behind the
planter, the walkboard handrail height may be reduced
for auger tube clearance.
At each side, pull cross-pins out and make
1 ⁄
4
turn.
Release pin into shallow detents. Swing railing toward
hopper.
Auger height required is:
2.9 m (9 feet 6 inches):
Lid Opening
Keep lid closed. Keep tightly closed for operations. Keep
loosely closed for storage. Open only for material
loading, hopper clean-out and exceptional maintenance.
Refer to Figure 30
1.
Lift handle .
Refer to Figure 31 and Figure 32
2.
Swing handle out until hook releases from
U-bolt.
3. Move hook clear of U-bolt and re-close handle.
Refer to Figure 32
4.
Lift lid slightly at pivot end to clear strainer .
5. Swing lid away from walkboard. Open only enough
to accomplish the present task.
6. Check that the strainer basket is clean and in
place.
Do not operate without a strainer:
It is an important safety feature that prevents accidental entry
into the hopper. It also prevents larger foreign matter from
clogging the meter and air system.
7. Inspect the hopper to ensure that it is empty, and
free of foreign matter that could foul the meter.
2
1
Figure 30
3520 Liter Fertilizer Hopper
34448
1
Figure 31
Hopper Lid Unlatched
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2
3
2
2 3
3
Figure 32
Hopper Lid Opening
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3
4
5
5
5