Great Plains YP3025A Operator Manual User Manual
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YP3025A
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-705M
02/16/2012
15. If mounting a seed box for the first time in a season,
open the new seed box and measure out approxi-
mately 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 lubricant mix is mandatory for all seed, espe-
cially treated or inoculated seed. Insufficient seed lubricant
can cause system plugging, skips and doubles.
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 43
17. Approach the hopper or seed box from the back (the
side with the slide gate).
Tipping Hazard:
Do not let anyone stand under or in front of the elevated seed
box. Make sure your tractor or fork lift is rated for and config-
ured to lift the weight. A full seed box can weight over 2500 lbs
(1134 kg); a full 82bu hopper over 5000 lbs (2270 kg).
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 con-
tact between air box and seed box/hopper.
24. If installing an empty hopper for planting, load seed
(and lubricant).
25. Open the slide gate.
Null4:
Inoperable Configuration Risk:
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 43
Approaching Hopper
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