Great Plains YP4025F-1670 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 178)

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Appendix C - Option Installation
YP4010HDP-3215 3-Point Hitch
The “3215E” planter, when used in the standard 15 in.
row spacing does not represent a symmetrical row
spacing. This model planter includes an offset hitch
adaptor to correct this.
For standard 15 in. planting, make sure the offset
adaptor is installed. For 30 in. planting with only rear
rows, remove offset adaptor.
Refer to Figure 164
1. Connect your tractor 3-point to the standard planter
3-point hitch. If using quick hitch be sure planter
locks into hitch securely.
2. Raise tractor 3-point just enough to install tongue
parking stand (not shown, see page 56).
3. Swing down and pin down the 3-point stands . See
“Storing 3-Point Parking Stands” on page 22.
4. Remove and save one each:
803-034C NUT HEX 1 1/4-7 PLT
804-030C WASHER LOCK 1 1/4 SPRING PLT
802-166C HHCS 1 1/4-7X9 1/2 GR5 SPTHD
804-035C WASHER FLAT 1 1/4 USS PLT
401-525D INNER HITCH PIVOT TUBE
and two:
401-524D SPACER TUBE FOR PLANTER HITCH
5. Pull the tractor away from the planter by about
3 ft. (1 m). Shut off tractor and remove key.
6. Select one:
401-598H HITCH OFFSET WLDMT 32R15 3PT
two sets:
803-027C NUT HEX 3/4-10 PLT
804-023C WASHER LOCK SPRING 3/4 PLT
and two:
806-076C U-BOLT 3/4-10 X 6 1/32 X 9
7. With the mount plate of the offset weldment to
the left of the 3-point mount plate, secure the
weldment to the back of the 3-point hitch main cross
tube, using U-bolts
, lock washers and
nuts .
8. Back up the tractor to align the offset mount plate
holes with the ball swivel
.
9. Insert the saved spacers . Secure them with the
inner pivot tube , bolt , top flat washer ,
lower lock washer and nut .
10. Use tractor to raise hitch slightly. Store or deploy all
parking stands based on next planned use of
planter.
Callout, Part & Description cross-references are drawn
from a Reference Page.
Figure 164
3215E 3-Point Hitching (offset)
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Crushing Hazard:
You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed
between the tractor and planter. Do not stand or place any
part of your body between planter and moving tractor. Stop
tractor engine and set parking brake before attaching cables
and hoses.
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