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Caster locks - field operations – Great Plains YP3025A Operator Manual User Manual

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YP3025A

Table of Contents

Index

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.

401-705M

Table of Contents

Index

02/16/2012

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Caster Locks - Field Operations

For planting in conditions ranging from flat ground to
moderate slopes, the caster locks may be left in the
ROAD position, allowing the casters to pivot freely, and
simplifying fold/unfold operations.

For planting across extreme hillsides, where side drift
might occur, lock the casters after unfolding:

1.

Move the lock handle

from ROAD to FIELD at

each caster.

The lock arm

will automatically capture and hold the

pivot plate detent

when the planter next moves.

See page 31 for unlocking steps.

Hydraulic System Checklist

Page

Check tractor hydraulic reservoir full

-

Inspect connections for leaks

-

Perform a raise and lower operation

27

Check fan speed and airflow direction

a

Set Clutch Folding Module switch “Marker/
Fold” to “Marker”

54

a.

Operate fan briefly and observe rotor blades spinning toward
exit port. Check rpm on seed monitor.

Hydraulic Planter Drive Checklist

Page

Check chain lubrication and slack

120

Input initial values for desired population

a

Pre-run system using manual ground
speed mode on seed monitor. Reset to
digital frequency source after test running.

a

Calibrate radar speed sensor pulses with
planter lowered.

b

Lubricate slider joints on drive shafts

120

Confirm Clutch Folding Module Master
switch off, and check hydraulic planter
drive rotation with 5 Rev Test.

47

c

a.

Refer to seed monitor manual and Seed Rate manual.

b.

Refer to seed monitor manual.

c.

See DICKEY-john

®

Planter/Drill Control manuals for 5 Rev Test

Meters Checklist

Page

Correct disks for seed

a

Corn?
Check timing of meters for twin-row

a

Check chain tension. Re-connect any
loose idler tensioning springs.

-

a.

Refer to Seed Rate manual.

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Figure 54

Caster Lock

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