Checking planting rate – Great Plains YP4025F-1670 Operator Manual User Manual
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Operating Instructions
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2014-09-08
401-571M
15. If mounting a seed box for the first time in a season,
open the new seed box and measure out
approximately 3 gallons (11 liters) of seed into a pail.
Add
1
⁄
3
cup (80 ml) of lubricant. Mix and pour into air
box before mounting new seed box.
Plugging and Inconsistent Population Risks:
Ezee Glide Plus talc+graphite seed lubricant blend is
mandatory for all seed, especially treated or inoculated seed
when using precision meters.
For finger pickup meters, use pure graphite or Ezee Glide Plus.
See “Seed Lubricants” on page 125.
16. If mounting a seed box, add lubricant to the seed box
at this time. It may be easier to add it while the box is
still at ground level.
Refer to Figure 51
17. Approach the hopper or seed box from the back (the
side with the slide gate).
18. If mounting a seed hopper, confirm that the hopper is
the correct version for that side. The left hopper has
the lid hinge on the left. The right hopper has the lid
hinge on the right.
19. Slowly lift the full seed box or empty hopper, and
place it in the planter air box frame.
20. Install the box retaining pins in frame corners.
21. If the hopper has a level sensor, connect that lead to
the “HOPPER 2” lead of the planter harness, located
below the hydraulic drive in the center section.
22. Close and pin walkboard.
23. It may be necessary to make a one-time adjustment
to the seal on the top of the air box, to obtain full
contact between air box and seed box/hopper.
24. If installing an empty hopper for planting, load seed
(and lubricant).
25. Open the slide gate.
Checking Planting Rate
Although your seed monitor will report useful full pass
results, cautious practice includes manually checking the
seed rate early in the first pass.
The Seed Rate Chart book for this planter (manual part
number 401-571B) contains sampling instructions.
It is possible to lift the hopper or seed box from any side, but it
will only function properly if the seed gate is to the rear of the
planter.
Figure 51
Approaching Hopper
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Tipping Hazard:
A full seed box can weigh over 2500 lbs (1134 kg). Make sure
your tractor or fork lift is rated for and configured to lift this
weight. Do not let anyone stand under or in front of the
elevated seed box.