Great Plains YP2425F-2470 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 50)

46 YP2425 & YP2425F Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-406M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-14
12. If mounting a seed box for the first time in a season,
open the new seed box and measure out
approximately 3 gallons (11 liters) of seed into a pail.
Add
1 ⁄
3
cup (80 ml) of lubricant. Mix and pour into air
box before mounting new seed box.
13. 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.
Plugging and Inconsistent Population Risk:
Talc+graphite lubricant mix is mandatory for all seed,
especially 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
Lubricants” on page 108.
Refer to Figure 48
14. Approach the hopper or seed box from the back (the
side with the slide gate).
Tipping Hazard:
A full seed box can weigh over 2500 lbs (1134 kg); a full
82 bu. hopper over 5000 lbs (2270 kg). 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.
It is possible to lift the hopper or seed box from any side, but it
will only function properly if the seed gate is to the rear of the
planter.
15. If mounting a seed hopper, confirm that the hopper is
the correct version for that side. The left hopper has
the lid hinge on the left. The right hopper has the lid
hinge on the right.
16. Slowly lift the full seed box or empty hopper, and
place it in the planter air box frame.
17. Install the box retaining pins in frame corners.
18. It may be necessary to make a one-time adjustment
to the seal on the top of the air box, to obtain full
contact between air box and seed box/hopper.
19. If installing an empty hopper for planting, load seed
(and lubricant).
20. Open the slide gate.
Checking Planting Rate
Although your seed monitor will report useful full pass
results, cautious practice includes manually checking the
seed rate early in the first pass.
The Seed Rate Chart book for this planter (manual part
number 401-406B) contains sampling instructions.
Figure 48
Approaching Hopper
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