Great Plains YP3025A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 41)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 37
02/16/2012 Table of Contents Index 401-705M
82bu Hopper Operation
Tipping Hazard:
Load an 82 bu hopper only when mounted on the cart. A full
hopper can weigh over 5,500 lbs (2500 kg), which is above the
lifting and balance capability of most tractors and farm fork-
lifts.
Note: Fork lift height capability required is:
Planter lowered: 4ft 2
5 ⁄
8
in (129 cm)
Planter raised: 6ft 5
7 ⁄
8
in (198 cm)
Note: The hopper includes a level sensor which is not fac-
tory-installed. If you desire to use the sensor, install
it prior to first use of the hopper. See page 165.
Adding Seed to 82bu 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
(120ml) 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 39.
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 36. Lower walkboard railing as
necessary.
Entanglement, Chemical and Falling Hazards:
Observe all safety precautions for material handling and use
of loading equipment (particularly augers).
Note: Auger height capability required is:
ProBox, planter lowered: 8ft 9
1 ⁄
2
in (2.68m)
ProBox, planter raised: 11ft
3 ⁄
4
in (3.37m)
82bu hopper, planter lowered: 9ft
1 ⁄
4
in (2.75m)
82bu hopper, planter raised: 11ft 3
1 ⁄
2
in (3.44m)
7. Add seed, mixing in lubricant continuously or per bag.
Approximate capacity of 82bu bulk seed hopper,
in bushels, at 10in increments.
Null4:
System Plugging Risk:
Do not use liquid seed treatments.
Figure 38
82 bu Hopper Capacities (bu)
22958