Great Plains YP625PD Operator Manual - Manual (Page 41)

02/23/2011 Table of Contents Index 401-754M
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index 37
Adjustments
To get full performance from your YP625PD planter, you
need an understanding of all component operations, and
many provide adjustments for optimal field results. Some
of these have been covered earlier in this manual. Even if your planting conditions rarely change, some of
these items need periodic adjustment due to normal
wear.
Adjustment Page The Adjustment Affects
Frame height 21 Planting depth consistency
Frame level 16 Planting consistency
Gauge Wheel Cylinder Adjustment 114 Flat Ground Planting
Air System 27
Fan Speed 30 Optimal seed distribution
Meter Pressurization (values from SRM a ) 41 Consistent seed flow and disk singulation
Planting Rate SRM a Refer to Seed and Fertilizer Rate manual
Marker Adjustments
Marker Extension 111 Intended swath spacing
Marker Speed Adjustment 111 Reliable marker operation
Dry Fertilizer Adjustments
Fertilizer Rate SRM a Application rate
Dry Fertilizer Release 45 Fertilizer placement
Frame-Mounted Row Accessories (Options)
Terra-Tine Row Cleaners (Option) 46 Row preparation
Frame-Mounted Coulters (Option) 44 Row pre-furrow depth and trash cutting
25AP Row Unit Adjustments
Opener Depth 51 Planting depth
Row Unit Down Pressure 49 Planting depth uniformity
Row Unit Lock-Up 59 Single/twin-row operation
Opener Disk Adjustments 51 Seed depth, seed-to-soil contact
Side Depth Wheels 51 Seed depth, prevents plugging
Adjusting Gauge Wheel Scrapers 53 Consistent seed furrow depth
Seed Meter Setup and Adjustment 54 Consistent seed population
Seed Firmer Adjustments (Option) 60 Seed-soil contact
Press Wheel Adjustment 61 Effective soil coverage
Monitor Adjustments PM b Refer to Seed Monitor manual
a. SRM: Seed and Fertilizer Rate manual (401-754B)
b. PM: DICKEY-john
® DICKEY-john® PM300-332-400 Planter Monitor Operator’s Manual (11001-1372)