Great Plains YP4425A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 40)

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150 bushel Hopper Operation
Tipping Hazard:
Load a 150 bu. hopper only when mounted on the cart. A full
hopper can weigh over 10,000 lbs (4500 kg), which is above
the lifting and balance capability of most tractors and farm
forklifts.
Note: The 150 bu. hopper is incompatible with the
optional cart-mounted liquid fertilizer system. The
sides of the hopper extend into the space occupied
by the tank system.
Note: Fork lift height capability required is:
Planter lowered: 4 ft. 2
5 ⁄
8
in. (129 cm)
Planter raised: 6 ft. 5
7 ⁄
8
in. (198 cm)
Note: The hopper includes a level sensor which is not
factory-installed. If you desire to use the sensor,
install it prior to first use of the hopper. See
page 151.
Adding Seed to 150 bu. Hopper
1.
When using new meters for the first time, or at the
start of each season, measure out approximately
8 gallons (30 liters) of seed into a pail. Add 1 cup
(240 ml) of lubricant to the pail. Mix and pour into air
box before mounting hopper.
2. Put tractor in Park.
3. Turn off seed box fan.
4. If the 150 bu. hopper is not yet on the planter,
dismount any box or hopper present, and mount the
empty 150 bu. hopper. See “Changing the Seed
Box or Hopper” on page 37.
5. Open slide gates at base of hoppers. Open lids.
6. Measure the lubricant required, and if loading seed
by bag, determine the amount of lubricant per bag.
If loading with a hydraulic auger, see “Auxiliary
Hydraulics” on page 34. Lower walkboard railing as
necessary.
Note: Auger height capability required is:
PROBOX
®
, planter lowered:
8 ft. 9
1 ⁄
2
in. (2.68 m)
PROBOX
®
, planter raised:
11 ft.
3 ⁄
4
in. (3.37 m)
150 bu. hopper, planter lowered:
9 ft. 6
1 ⁄
4
in. (2.9 m)
150 bu. hopper, planter raised:
11 ft. 9
1 ⁄
2
in. (3.59 m)
7. Add seed, mixing in lubricant continuously or per bag.
Entanglement, Chemical and Falling Hazards:
Observe all safety precautions for material handling and use
of loading equipment (particularly augers).
System Plugging Risk:
Do not use liquid seed treatments.
Figure 38
150 bu. Hopper Capacities (bu.)
22959
Approximate capacity of 150 bu. bulk seed
hopper, in bushels, at 10 inch increments.