Great Plains YP2425A Operator Manual User Manual
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Troubleshooting
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Press wheel
or row-units
plugging
Planting conditions too wet.
Wait until drier weather.
Too much pressure on row-units.
Reduce down pressure on row-units.
Coulters set too deep, bring up
excess dirt and moisture.
Check coulter adjustment.
Planter not set to run level from front
to rear.
Check tongue height page 20
Backed up with planter in the
ground.
Clean out and check for damage.
Failed disc bearings.
Replace disc bearings.
Disc blades worn.
Replace disc blades.
Scraper worn or damaged. Side
depth wheels not set correctly.
Adjust side depth wheels page.
Row-unit
discs not
turning
freely
Row-unit plugged with dirt.
Clean row-unit.
Planting conditions too wet.
Wait until drier weather.
Incorrect side depth wheel
adjustment
See “Side Gauge Wheel Adjustment” on page 74.
Seed-Lok
®
is plugging row-unit.
Lock up Seed-Lok
®
Failed disc bearings.
Replace disc bearings.
Bent or twisted row-unit frame.
Replace row-unit frame.
Partially plugged row-unit seed tube. Lift up planter, expose bottom of seed tube and clean out.
Press
wheels not
compacting
the soil as
desired.
Incorrect spring handle setting
See “Press Wheel Adjustment” on page 84.
Insufficient row unit down-force
See “Row Unit Down Pressure” on page 68.
Use of incorrectly shaped tire for
your conditions.
Wedge shaped wheels work best on narrow spacings and in
wet conditions. Round edge wheels work best in wider row
spacings and drier conditions.
Not level front to rear.
Check tongue height.
Wheel stagger needs adjustment for
conditions
See “Press Wheel Adjustment” on page 84.
Too wet or cloddy
Wait until drier weather or rework ground.
Seed
blowing out
of bulk box
door area
Fan too fast.
Slow down fan.
Seal from airbox to hopper damaged
or not adjusted.
Inspect and adjust seal. Seal should be intact, and compress
to about
1
⁄
2
in (13mm) under seed container.
Air lines
plugging
between air
box and Y
splitters
Fan too slow.
Speed up fan.
Air leaks between air box manifold
and splitters
Check for leaks and correct as needed.
Improper hose routing, sags or kinks With planter unfolded, hoses should for a gentle “S” shape
through the holders, with no deep sags.
General Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution