Great Plains YP1625A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 35)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 31
2013-08-13 Table of Contents Index 401-625M
Tipping and Overload Hazard:
Make sure your tractor or fork lift is rated for and configured
to lift the hopper or bulk seed box. A full bulk seed box can
weight over 2500 lbs. Do not let anyone stand under or in front
of the elevated seed box.
Refer to Figure 35
11. Approach the hopper or seed box from the back (the
side with the slide gate). Align the forks with the slots
in the rear of the seed box or hopper and slowly drive
forward until forks are completely under the seed box
or hopper.
Note: Bulk hopper frame has two sets of lifting points.
One set is for normal loading and is tubes. The
other set is to allow picking it up from the side for
placing in storage near a wall.
Note: It may be necessary to adjust the seal on top of air
box to get full contact with the bottom of seed box or
hoppers. This is a one-time adjustment.
Refer to Figure 36
12. Slowly lift the full seed box or empty hopper, and
place it in the planter airbox frame.
13. Install the box retaining pins in frame corners.
Refer to Figure 37
14. Unless you are at the field to plant, close the slide
gate at the base of the hopper.
15. Return the walkboard to the closed position and
install the latching pin.
16. If installing an empty hopper for planting, load seed
(and lubricant). Otherwise, skip to step 24 on
page 33.
Figure 35
Approaching Hopper
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Figure 36
Fork-Lifting Seed Box
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Figure 37
Hopper Slide Gate Closed
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