Great Plains YP825AR Operator Manual - Manual (Page 64)

60 YP825AR Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-923M Table of Contents Index 2014-06-17
Dry Fertilizer Adjustments (Option)
Refer to Figure 60
Application Rate Risk:
Make field checks to assure you are applying fertilizer at the
desired rate. Fertilizer application rates can vary from the
weights in the charts.
Use the following instructions to check the exact number
of kilograms your fertilizer attachment delivers on a
70 cm or 75 cm row spacing.
1. Adjust for your fertilizer density (see Seed Rate
Manual 401-923B).
2. Consult the Fertilizer Rate charts (see Seed Rate
Manual 401-923B).
3. Install the Driving and Driven sprockets called
out in the chart.
4. Remove a hose from one of the fertilizer hoppers
and attach a container under the opening.
5. Engage the fertilizer attachment and drive forward:
14.29 m (49 feet) for 70 cm row spacing
13.33 m (43 feet 8 inches) for 75 cm row spacing.
6. Weigh the amount of fertilizer caught in the container
and multiply that amount by 100. The result is the
kilograms of fertilizer delivered per hectare.
Single-Row Augers
Dry fertilizer hoppers with a single outlet at each end
have adjustable augers for delivering material to the
outlets. Twin-row planters do not have this feature.
Refer to Figure 61
Material and Time Loss Risk:
Before applying fertilizer make sure that augers are rotating
correctly and are positioned for your desired rate setting.
For low fertilizer rates, set augers as shown at .
For high fertilizer rates, set augers as shown at .
Figure 60
Fertilizer Transmission
25469
1
2
DRIVING
DRIVEN
1 2
Figure 61
Fertilizer Auger Adjustment
15699
15696
4
3
LOW RATE
HIGH RATE
3
4