Great Plains YP4025F-1670 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 50)

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Loading Materials (YP4025F only)
The YP4025F-1630 or YP4025F-1670 Planter is a dry
fertilizer/seeder version of the YP4025. The standard
seed-only hopper or bulk-box capability is replaced by a
dual-function hopper.
Seed and fertilizer may be loaded manually or via auger.
Before ascending the ladder for loading or auger outlet
control:
• Check that the walkboard is closed and latched.
Although the YP40F walkboard has a side extension,
the latching is identical to the standard walkboard.
• Swing down and latch the lower ladder section.
Refer to Figure 43
(depicting the side railing closed, and rear railing open)
If loading via auger, the side and rear top railings may be
swung down for clearance.
• Shut off hydraulic fan. Both hopper bins are
pressurized when the fan is running.
Blowing Debris and Possible Chemical Hazards:
Do not open hopper lids with fan running. Hopper contents
may blow into your face, possibly causing eye injury, and
exposing you to dust and possible chemical hazards.
Dust and Possible Chemical Hazards:
Seed may present a dust inhalation hazard. Treated seed may
present a chemical exposure hazard. Wear eye protection.
Wear a dust mask or respirator. Wear other protective
equipment specified by the seed and treatment suppliers.
Loading Seed
The seed hopper is the smaller rear hopper.
1. Close the slide gate at the base of the seed hopper.
Refer to Figure 44
2. To open the lid, lift up on the handle . The handle is
also a spring-loaded latch, and tilts up to release.
3. Inspect the hopper for leftover seed and debris.
Clean out anything other than the seed to be
planted.
4. At first use, and seasonally, add seed lubricant to the
empty hopper, and then add a seed/lubricant mix to
the empty hopper per the Operator manual. Mix
lubricant with remaining seed per Operator manual.
5. See Caution at right. Load seed and seed lubricant no higher than the top cap of the vent structure.
6. Close lid. Check that the latch snaps to horizontal
and is holding lid closed. 7. Swing up and latch railing if lowered for auger
operations.
Figure 43
Walkboard Railings
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Sudden Lid Motion:
Open rear (seed) lid carefully. It is supported by a
spring-loaded piston, and may swing up rapidly.
Figure 44
Seed Hopper Lid
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