Great Plains YP1625 Predelivery Instructions - Manual (Page 12)

1625
401-182Q 4/21/2004
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Initial Planter Setting
1. Adjust the unit mount coulters to the same depth
as the opener discs.
2. Adjust the Terra-Tines as outlined in the
operator’s manual.
3. Adjust the opener down pressure to the correct
initial setting.
a. Standard planter with no unit mount
attachments planting into conventional
tillage: 1st notch (lightest setting).
b. Standard planter with trash wheels in
conventional to minimum tillage: 2nd from
lightest setting.
c. Standard planter equipped with a unit mount
coulter planting in no-till conditions: 2nd
notch from lightest setting.
4. Set the opener depth so 7 holes are showing
above the T-handles (this is approximately 1 3/4”
of seed depth).
5. Raise the side depth arm. If adjusted correctly, it
should contact the row-unit disks at the bottom of
wheel at 2” planting depth, but drop fully when
released. (For adjustment instructions refer to
“Side Gauge Wheels,” page 37 in the operator’s
manual.
6. Place the closing wheel pressure handle in the
lightest setting (the first position from the front).
NOTE: These are initial settings and may be
adjusted as needed.
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CAUTION
Always start at the lowest possible opener down pressure
spring setting. This is important because as the pressure
is increased, it can have a negative impact on the overall
flexibility of the planter. Do not use any setting which
appears to raise the wing frame.
Initial Metering System Setting
1. Fan starting range: 3800 to 4200 R.P.M.
2. Finger pick-up brush setting: Refer to “Brush,”
page 46 in the operator’s manual for proper
adjustment.
3. Singulator Plus meter: Refer to “Seed Rate
Charts,” page 76 in the operator’s manual, and
install the correct meter wheel.
4. Setting the seed rate:
a. For contact drive equipped units, refer to
“Seed Rate Charts,” page 76 in the
operator’s manual, and select the correct
range and transmission settings.
b. For Veris drive equipped units, refer to “Veris
Drive Operating Instructions,” page 72 in the
operator’s manual, and select the correct
calibration number and set the controller to
the correct population.
5. Refer to “Fertilizer Rate Charts,” page 51 in the
operator’s manual, and select the correct
fertilizer rate.
NOTE: An adjustment in the seeding rate will affect
the fertilizer rate.
6. Refer to “Orifice Size Charts,” page 53 in the
operator’s manual, and select the correct orifice
to be placed in each wet boom manifold opening
being used. The acceptable manifold operating
pressure range is 5 to 65 psi. The preferred
manifold operating range pressure is 15 to 40
psi.
NOTE: Remember, increasing or decreasing the
number of rows used will affect the manifold
pressure.
7. Set the marker length. Measure from the end of
the inner marker adjustment tube to the end of
the outer adjustment tube. The bench setting is:
• 15” row spacing = 10 1/2” (adjust as needed)
• 20” row spacing = 25 1/2” (adjust as needed)
• 30” & TR spacing =25 1/2” (adjust as needed)
NOTE: If a twin row planter is used on 30” single row
spacing the right and left markers will be different
lengths. Refer to “Marker Width,” page 48 in the
operator’s manual, for the proper procedure to set
the markers.
Field adjustments and General
Operating Instructions
1. Unfold the planter. Refer to “Unfolding the
Planter,” page 22 in the operator’s manual.
2. Fill the seed and fertilizer tanks 1/2 full.
3. If some of the openers are to be locked-up in the
storage position, do so at this time. Refer to
“Row-Unit Lock-Up,” page 38 in the operator’s
manual.