Great Plains YP1630F-1670 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 85)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 81
2012-12-27 Table of Contents Index 401-832M
Treatment Unloading and Clean-Out
(Option)
Chemical, Dust and Fume Hazard:
Wear a respirator, chemical gloves, and any other protective
equipment specified by the treatment supplier. Without gloves,
skin contact is likely. Skin contact is harmful or fatal with some
pesticides and herbicides Expect dust and fumes during
hopper clean-out.
If meters are not at “ 00 ”, beware of flowing material below
treatment delivery tubes. Material can flow when parked.
Environmental Risk:
Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous, including pesticide,
herbicide and similar treatments. Improper disposal can
seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and property.
Comply with supplier, local, regional and national
requirements for recovery and handling of fertilizer. Wash out
hoppers and meters only at approved locations.
Refer to Figure 80
1.
Check or set all treatment meter dials to “ 00 ”. This
closes the meter gates. If a meter gate is open,
material can and does flow, even when the planter is
stationary.
Refer to Figure 81
2.
Uncouple each treatment meter drive (page 39)
3. Release the latch .
4. Verify that the lid is secure.
5. Pivot the hopper to the rear, and lift it off the rear
cross-tube
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6. Transport the hopper to the recovery container.
Remove the hopper lid. Pour out the residual
treatment material.
7. Invert the hopper to dislodge material build-up at
feed roller. Rotate the drive shaft to assist.
8. If it is necessary to wash out the hopper and meter,
allow it to dry thoroughly before adding new material.
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Figure 80
Treatment Hopper Meter 00
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Figure 81
Treatment Hopper Mounting
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