Press wheel stagger, Press wheel centering, Press wheel stagger press wheel centering – Great Plains YP825AR Operator Manual User Manual
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YP825AR
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-923M
2014-06-17
Press Wheel Stagger
The factory stagger setting has been found optimal for
residue flow. If your conditions appear to require even
press wheels, you might try one row before
re-configuring the entire planter. To change the stagger:
Refer to Figure 105
1.
Raise the planter and engage the lift locks (page 32).
2.
Remove the bolt
, nut
and lock-washer
for the
left press wheel
.
3.
Move the spacer
and wheel
to the forward of
the two mounting holes at
.
4.
Re-install the bolt, lock washer and nut. Tighten.
Press Wheel Centering
If one press wheel is running in the seed trench, or the
wheels are not centered over the trench, the angle
of
the press wheel assembly can be adjusted as follows:
Refer to Figure 106
1.
Determine how far, and in which direction, the press
wheel assembly needs to move to center the wheels.
2.
Raise the planter and engage the lift locks (page 32).
3.
Loosen the
1
⁄
2
inch hex-head bolts
and
.
Note: Do not loosen the square-head bolts forward of the
hex-head bolts.
4.
Turn the hex head cam
under the forward hex
head jam bolt
, and move the required amount.
5.
Tighten both hex head bolts
and
.
If press wheel adjustments do not provide satisfactory
furrow closing, your conditions may require alternate
press wheels. A variety of wheel assemblies are
available. Consult your Great Plains dealer.
Figure 105
Press Wheel Force & Stagger
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Figure 106
Press Wheel Centering
(View from beneath opener)
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