Great Plains YP4025A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 61)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 57
2013-04-24 Table of Contents Index 401-627M
Long-Term Storage
Complete Parking steps first.
1. Park the planter indoors if possible, per the steps
above. Great Plains recommends parking/storing in
the raised configuration, folded, on the parking
stands and with all lift cylinder locks installed.
2. If no hopper or seed box is mounted, cap air box.
3. If empty seed box or hopper is mounted, close the
seed gates and the lids.
4. If partially-loaded seed box is mounted, close seed
gate, and remove seed box. If partially loaded
hopper is present, unload seed via clean-out doors
on air box. Store planter only without seed.
5. Open airbox clean-out door. Clean out residual seed.
6. Close airbox clean-out doors. Using planter fan, blow
seed to meters, cleaning out the lines.
7. Remove seed disks from meters (this is primarily to
relieve pressure on brushes). Clean disks of residue
build-up (see Caution at right). Use mild soap,
non-abrasive scrubbers, and hot or warm water. If
using sealed storage, dry disks prior to storage.
8. Close seed inlet shutters at meters (to prevent pest
entry to seed hoses). Thoroughly clean seed and
seed treatment residue from seed meters. See
“Meter Clean-Out” on page 102, for more
information.
9. Close all clean-out doors and ports. Shut off all
Y-tubes.
10. Apply grease to exposed cylinder rods to prevent
rust.
11. Flush fertilizer lines (if present). Flush system with
RV anti-freeze if there is any chance of freezing prior
to next implement use.
12. Empty and clean fertilizer strainers.
13. Lubricate all points listed in Maintenance to prevent
rust.
14. Clean planter of mud, dirt, excess oil and grease.
15. Inspect YP4025A for worn or damaged parts. Make
repairs and service during off season.
16. Use spray paint to cover scratches, chips, and worn
areas on the planter to protect the metal.
17. Cover YP4025A with a tarp if stored outside.
Storage: Fertilizer Option
The pump, strainer and manifold system require special
attention prior to storage. See “Fertilizer System
Maintenance” on page 117.
Figure 63
Planter Ready for Parking
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Possible Chemical Hazard:
Seed disks will have talc and graphite residue, and may have
residues of hazardous seed treatments. Do not wash disks
where food is prepared, or where cookware or dinnerware is
washed. Wear gloves when washing disks. Avoid spray.
Although the disks are dishwasher-safe, do not wash them in
an appliance also used for food cookware or dinnerware.
Removing the seed boxes/hoppers increases the life of
the air box seals, which are otherwise apt to be
permanently compressed if stored under load
off-season.
Do not store optional bulk hopper outside on the
ground. Raise it on blocks, securing it in place to
prevent from falling over or blowing around by wind.
Store inside if possible.