Great Plains YP4025F-1670 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 52)

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82 bu. Hopper Operation
Tipping Hazard:
Load an 82 bu. hopper only when mounted on the cart. A full
hopper can weigh over 5500 lbs (2500 kg), which is above the
lifting and balance capability of most tractors and farm
forklifts.
Note: Fork lift height capability required is:
Planter lowered: 4 ft. 2
5 ⁄
8
in. (129 cm)
Planter raised: 6 ft. 5
7 ⁄
8
in. (198 cm)
Note: The hopper includes a level sensor which is not
factory-installed. If you desire to use the sensor,
install it prior to first use of the hopper. See
page 172.
Adding Seed to 82 bu. Hopper
1. When using new meters for the first time, or at the
start of each season, measure out approximately
4 gallons (15 liters) of seed into a pail. Add
1 ⁄
2
cup
(120 ml) of lubricant to the pail. Mix and pour into air
box before mounting hopper.
2. Put tractor in Park.
3. Turn off seed box fan.
4. If the 82bu hopper is not yet on the planter, dismount
any box or hopper present, and mount the empty
82bu hopper. See “Changing the Seed Box or
Hopper” on page 50.
5. Open slide gate at base of hopper. Open lid.
6. Measure the lubricant required, and if loading seed
by bag, determine the amount of lubricant per bag.
If loading with a hydraulic auger, see “Auxiliary
Hydraulics” on page 52. Lower walkboard railing as
necessary.
Note: Auger height capability required is:
PROBOX
®
, planter lowered: 8 ft. 9
1 ⁄
2
in. (2.68 m)
PROBOX
®
, planter raised: 11 ft.
3 ⁄
4
in. (3.37 m)
82 bu. hopper, planter lowered: 9 ft.
1 ⁄
4
in. (2.75 m)
82 bu. hopper, planter raised: 11 ft. 3
1 ⁄
2
in.
(3.44 m)
7. Add seed, mixing in lubricant continuously or per
bag.
Entanglement, Chemical and Falling Risks:
Observe all safety precautions for use of loading equipment,
particularly augers.
System Plugging Risk:
Do not use liquid seed treatments.
Figure 46
82 bu. Hopper Capacities (bu.)
22958
Approximate capacity of 82 bu. bulk seed hopper,
in bushels, at 10 in. increments.