Great Plains YP3025A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 28)

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Operating Instructions
This section covers general operating procedures. Expe-
rience, machine familiarity, and the following information
will lead to efficient operation and good working habits.
Always operate farm machinery with safety in mind.
Pre-Start Checklist
Perform the following steps before transporting the
YP3025A planter to the field.
❑ Carefully read “Important Safety Information” on
page 1.
❑ Install seed disks appropriate for crop. See
“Air-Pro® Meter Disk Installation” on page 76.
❑ Lubricate planter as indicated under “Lubrication
and Scheduled Maintenance” on page 113.
❑ Check all tires for proper inflation. See “Tire Infla-
tion Chart” on page 141.
❑ Check all bolts, pins, and fasteners. Torque as
shown in “Torque Values Chart” on page 140.
❑ Check planter for worn or damaged parts. Repair or
replace parts before going to the field.
❑ Check hydraulic hoses, fittings, and cylinders for
leaks. Repair or replace before going to the field.
Fold/Unfold Lock Overview
The YP3025A planter includes five sets of locks for the
frame, wings and casters:
Refer to Figure 15
1.
Wing locks: Hooks on the tongue engage locks on
the wings to prevent unfolding in transport. Tongue
must be raised to engage/release. See page 26.
2. Lift cylinder lock channels: These are operator-
installed on a raised plater, these prevent lowering in
transport or when parked. See page 29.
3. Fold cylinder and Caster swing arm cylinder lock
valves: Automatic switch-controlled solenoid valves
prevent motion of the fold cylinders and caster swing
arm cylinders, in transport and field. See page 142.
4. Tongue lock: This engages automatically at unfold,
and lock the tongue/draw bar geometry for field oper-
ations. See page 26.
5. Caster pivot locks: operator-engaged after unfold,
these prevent caster swiveling in the field, which aids
in tracking across hillsides. See page 31.
High Pressure Fluid Hazard:
Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Use a
piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for
leaks. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles
when working with hydraulic systems. Escaping fluid under
pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin
causing serious injury. If an accident occurs, seek immediate
medical assistance from a physician familiar with this type of
injury.
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Figure 15
Fold/Unfold/Lift Locking Features
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