Great Plains YP2425A Operator Manual User Manual
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Operating Instructions
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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 Ezee Glide Plus. 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 Risks:
Ezee Glide Plus lubricant mix is mandatory for all seed,
especially treated or inoculated seed. Insufficient seed
lubricant can cause system plugging, skips and doubles.
Refer to Figure 38
14. Approach the hopper or seed box from the back (the
side with the slide gate).
Tipping Hazard:
Do not let anyone stand under or in front of the elevated seed
box. Make sure your tractor or fork lift is rated for and
configured to lift the weight. A full seed box can weight over
2500 lbs (1134 kg); a full 82 bu. hopper, over 5000 lbs (2270
kg).
Note: 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.
Figure 38
Approaching Hopper
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