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GREAT PLAINS YP1630F-1630 Operator's Manual

12 m 2-section yield-pro dry fertilizer planters
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YP1630F-1630 and YP1630F-1670
12 m 2-Section Yield-Pro
Read the operator manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the
subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without
exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit or
may depict similar YP1625/A or PD8070 models where a topic is identical.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
© Copyright 2012
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Operator Manual
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Dry Fertilizer Planters
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 2018-07-31
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34460
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401-832M

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator Manual YP1630F-1630 and YP1630F-1670 ® 12 m 2-Section Yield-Pro Dry Fertilizer Planters Manufacturing, Inc. www.greatplainsmfg.com Read the operator manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception.
  • Page 2 Machine Identification Record your machine details in the log below. If you replace this manual, be sure to transfer this information to the new manual. If you or the dealer have added options not originally ordered with the machine, or removed options that were originally ordered, the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 4 30 Series Row-Unit Side Wheels ......97 Lubrication ...............98 Seed Lubricants.............104 Options and Accessories...........105 Appendix A - Reference Information ........111 Specifications and Capacities........111 YP1630F-1630 30 inch Models ......111 YP1630F-1670 70 cm Models........112 Tire Inflation Chart ............112 Hydraulic Diagrams ............113 Chain Routing..............116 Torque Values Chart .............120 Appendix C - Initial Setup ..........121...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Be Familiar with Safety Decals  Read and understand “Safety Decals” on page 6, thoroughly.  Read all instructions noted on the decals.  Keep decals clean. Replace damaged, faded and illegible decals. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 6: Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table Of Contents Index

    YP1630F-1630 and YP1630F-1670 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Wear Protective Equipment Great Plains advises all users of chemical pesticides or herbicides to following personal safety equipment.  Waterproof, wide-brimmed hat.  Waterproof apron.  Face shield, goggles or full face respirator.

  • Page 7: Index

    They are difficult to see, especially at night.  Use flashing warning lights and turn signals whenever driving on public roads.  Use lights and devices provided with implement. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 8: Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table Of Contents Index

    Use a safety cage if available.  When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-handling equipment adequate for weight involved. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 9: Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table Of Contents Index

     Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts.  Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when folding and raising planter. Make sure all persons are clear of working area. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 10: Slow Moving Vehicle

     Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal. from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for proper decal placement.  When ordering new parts or components, also request corresponding safety decals.

  • Page 11: Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018

    4 total 34536 34537 838-267C Daytime Reflectors On the back of seed frame, outside red reflectors, on the rear face of the light bar; 2 total 34535 Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents Index

    (option) lids; 34539 1 or 17 total 818-590C Danger: Crushing Hazard On the left side of the 3-point hitch: 1 total. 34541 See “Hitching Tractor to Planter” on page 18. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 13 Danger: Do Not Ride On the left and right ends of the walkboard frame; 2 total 34536 818-045C Warning: Pinch-Crush On both sides of wing gauge wheel caster weldments; 4 total 34540 Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents Index

    On marker section each end, two total See “Marker Operation” on page 42. 34543 818-580C Warning: Overhead Hazard On marker section each end, two total See “Marker Operation” on page 42. 34543 Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents Index

    On outer face of central hopper lower support tubes, 34536 on variable rate gearbox input chain guards, on all ground drive arm guards on all removable ground drive guards; 14 total 34545 34546 Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 16 Warning: Falling Hazard On the left and right ends of the walkboard frame; 2 total 34536 848-576C Warning: Moving Parts On inlet of fertilizer meter, above final range gears; 1 total 34410 Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents Index

    Inflation or Torquing of Wheel Bolts: Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 65 psi. Torque wheel bolts to 240 lb-ft. 818-578C Caution: Tire Pressure On hubcap side rim of each gauge wheel; 2 total 34547 Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 18: Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table Of Contents Index

    Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 49 psi (338 kPa). Torque wheel bolts to 315 ft-lb (427 N-m). 858-011C Warning: Tire Pressure On outside rim of each main transport wheel; 2 total 34548 Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 19: Covered Models

    Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. This planter has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use.

  • Page 20: Owner Assistance

    Refer to Figure 2 Your planter’s parts were specially designed and should only be replaced with Great Plains parts. Always use the serial and model number when ordering parts from your Great Plains dealer. The serial-number plate is located near the right main transport tire, on the rear face of the right riser of the front frame weldment.
  • Page 21 5. Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten wheel bolts as specified. See “Tire Inflation Chart” on page 112. 6. If returning the planter to service from storage, remove any grease used to protect cylinder rods. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 22: 3-Point Hitch

    Figure 3 29732 Adjust 3-point hitch arms and sway blocks to minimize any 3-Point Hitch Stands Stored side-to-side sway to assure proper tracking in the field, and safe road travel. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 23: Hydraulic Hose Hookup

    Preparation and Setup Hydraulic Hose Hookup Refer to Figure 4 Great Plains hydraulic hoses have color coded handle grips to help you hookup hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked with the same color.

  • Page 24: Electrical Hookup

    Failure to do so could cause hose to be crushed Figure 7 22813 requiring hose replacement. Storing Parking Stand Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 25: Monitor Setup

    DICKEY-john defaults are not likely to be correct for your planter. Row spacing data may be found in the Appendix. For speed setup, Great Plains recommends using the 400-foot (122 m) speed calibration described in the ® DICKEY-john manual. Perform the calibration run in...

  • Page 26: Transport Hook

    These lock channels are only required during maintenance. However, if installed, they must be removed after unfolding. See page 25 and 72. Figure 10 34550 Wing Lock and Transport Locks Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 27: Transport Hooks

    This raises the wing frames above the hooks Planter Damage Risk: Be sure planter’s lift hydraulics are fully raised before unfolding or frame and/or hook damage WILL occur. Figure 12 34571 Transport Hook Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 28: Tongue Latch

    Do not plant if the tongue latch is not fully down over the Tongue Latch Engaged roller. Frame and opener damage is likely if the planter is operated with the latch open. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 29: Remove And Store Transport Locks

    Frame Lift Locks Installed Refer to Figure 15 and Figure 16 10. Store lock channels horizontally on tubes at sides of lift cylinder weldment. Figure 16 34549 Lift Cylinder Lock Stored Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 30: Unfold Closeout

    Figure 19 on page 27) to center/off or Marker.  The center/off switch position disables all Fold/Marker solenoid valves. Figure 17 34550 Caster Lift Cylinder Lock Figure 18 27290 Transport Cylinder Lock Storage Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 31: Raising/Lowering Planter

     Lift cylinders can only be re-phased when planter is  approximately 13 mm inch) maintain unfolded. levelness. To re-phase cylinders: 1. Raise the implement completely and hold the hydraulic remote lever on for several seconds until all Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 32: Folding The Planter

    5. Activate circuit lever to extend lift cylinders until planter is fully raised. 6. Set circuit to Neutral to hold at lift. 7. Put tractor in Park and/or set parking brake, and shut off tractor. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 33: Install Lock Channels

    34522 11. Extend the fold cylinders and fold the planter until the Hydraulic Selector Switch: Fold wing tubes are within a meter or so (a few feet) of the tongue. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 34: Raise Tongue

    To disengage the lock arm, it may be necessary to Figure 23 34525 perform a brief lift operation to free the lock arm from the Locked Up Dry Fertilizer Drive tube projection. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 35: Transport Weight

    23000 lbs 22900 lbs 23900 lbs 15900 kg 16800 kg 16400 kg 17200 kg Maximum² Configuration, Full 35100 lbs 37000 lbs 35500 lbs 37900 lbs 1. No markers. 2. Markers, PTO Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 36: Loading Materials

    If raised or folded, block tires or set brakes on any hitched tractor. 3. Turn off planter fan. This eliminates needless blowing dust when filling the fertilizer hopper. Figure 24 34447 Central Fertilizer Hopper, Row Seed & Treatment Hoppers Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 37: Treated Seed

    Fill hopper halfway. Add half the talc. Mix thoroughly. Talc Fill hopper with seed. Add half the talc. Mix thoroughly. For ordering, see “Seed Lubricants” on page 106. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 38: Seed Drive Clutch

     inch nuts on the flangette. Engage the meter clutch. Align the meter clutch with the meter input  shaft. Tighten the nuts inch nuts to Grade 5 torque specification. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 39: Loading Fertilizer

    Check lid seals for damage and permanent compression at frequent intervals. Check that latch closes lid tightly. Avoid metering problems caused by air leaks. Air leaks can cause irregular metering of materials. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 40: Table Of Contents Index

    7. Inspect the hopper to ensure that it is empty, and Figure 32 32456 free of foreign matter that could foul the meter. Hopper Lid Opening Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 41: Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table Of Contents Index

    Figure 33 34449 Central Hopper Meter Doors If the hopper is empty, Great Plains advises opening both doors, wiping down the meter lips and door seals, then fully closing both doors. Load Fertilizer Add dry fertilizer to the hopper.

  • Page 42: Loading Treatments (Option)

    Prior to loading material set the treatment meter rate adjustment knob to a reading of “ ”. Load Treatment Load hoppers. Secure lids. Figure 36 34452 Treatment Hopper and Meter a. SDS - Safety Data Sheet Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 43: Treatment Drive Clutch

    Circumstances which call for this include: • Calibration (testing one system while avoiding material loss at others) • Seeding without application of fertilizer and/or treatments Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 44: Wing Drive Lockup

    All connections made. Tractor reservoir full. Check all lights. All hydraulic circuits connected. Power up monitor. Watch for diagnostics. PM400 Fan direction and pressure. Raise tongue. Lift planter. Begin unfold. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 45: Srm

    Seed lubricant in seed. Monitor Operation For monitor operation in the field, refer to the ® DICKEY-john PM400 Console Manual manual supplied with this unit, and the Seed Rate manual. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 46: Fan General Operating Information

    There may be no indication of this condition until a person completes the circuit to ground. At higher voltages, electrocution can occur without direct contact. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 47: Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table Of Contents Index

     To get both markers in the lowered position at the same time, activate hydraulic lever to lower one marker. After marker is lowered, move lever to opposite position then quickly reverse lever and hold until other marker is lowered. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 48: Field Operation

    Stop tractor Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral Fold Marker Raise planter Ending Planting Checklist Page Suspend operations as above, then Fold planter Install transport locks Lights ON Transport Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 49: Yp1630F-1630 And Yp1630F

    Do not allow hose ends to rest on the ground. 11. Unplug planter light cable from tractor. 12. Unplug monitor harness from console. 13. 3-point: Unhook tractor from planter hitch. Null4: Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 50: Storage

    11. Use spray paint to cover scratches, chips, and worn areas on the planter to protect the metal. 12. Cover planter with a tarp if stored outside. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 51: Series

    Brush Meter Adjustment Consistent seed population Seed Firmer Adjustments (Option) Seed-soil contact Press Wheel Adjustment Effective soil coverage Monitor Adjustments PM400 Refer to Seed Monitor manual a. SRM: Seed Rate Manual (401-832B) Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 52: Treatment Rate

    The Planter Drive Systems treatment meters have an agitator roller which shares the seed drive system, but changes in seed rate sprockets have only a minor effect on treatment rate. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 53: Marker/Fold

     The direction of travel (T) tends to drive the disk angle to Wide. If bolts are not tight enough, or loosen over time, the disk will slip into the Wide mark configuration. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 54: Row Implement Adjustments

    If the clearance is too small, the spring could strike the coulter disk when it snaps forward after striking field obstructions. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 55: Unit-Mount Coulter

    Inside scrapers require no adjustment. For gauge when not applying treatments. Adjustment is same wheel scrapers, see “Adjusting Gauge Wheel as seed driver coupler (page 89). Scrapers” on page 55. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 56: Row Unit Down Pressure

     Inspect rows both in and out of tire tracks. 3. If the wheels are creating a trench into the subsoil, down-force is too high and needs to be reduced. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 57: T Handle

    • For shallower planting, move the “T” handle forward. Figure 51 34459 • Opener Adjustments For deeper planting, move the “T” handle back. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 58: Spacer Washers

    At the same time, keep side gauge wheels close to Figure 54 opener discs so openers do not plug with soil or trash. Disc/Gauge Wheel Alignment However, wheels should be out far enough so discs and wheels turn freely. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 59: Adjusting Gauge Wheel Scrapers

    If it can Figure 57 25273 touch tire, back scraper away from wheel until it Gauge Wheel Scraper Adjustment cannot. 5. Center scraper angle on bolt until gap constant. 6. Tighten nut Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 60: Seed Meter Setup And Adjustment

    3. Tilt up the back, or move the hopper back about 5 cm (~2 inches) to disengage it from the hook cups 4. Lift the hopper off the row unit. Figure 59 25457 Accessing Meter Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 61: Exchanging Meters

    Figure 60 25459 4. Clean and dry removed meters. See “Finger Pickup Removing Meter Meter Maintenance” on page 82. 5. Store removed meters in pest-proof containers, such as plastic bags. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 62: Seed Meter Adjustments

     These instructions describe the current finger pickup counter-clockwise “1”, and count detents as you advance meter shipped with new Great Plains planters, which it to the desired setting. has an integrated adjustment lever for the brush. If...
  • Page 63 These components are included in the standard 890-856C Corn meter. 34573 s. These components are included in the standard 890-912C Sunflower meter, and the 403-659A Conversion Kit. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 64 Brush Meter Inspection 10. Spin the plate by hand, counter-clockwise, to verify that it sits flush and does not wobble. 11. Re-mount the hopper on the row unit and secure with latch. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 65: Seed Firmer Adjustments

    Remove the tool.  Engage the lever stop under the handle when ® Seed-Lok is in use. If left disengaged , a furrow obstruction could cause unintended lock-up. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 66: Press Wheel Adjustments

    5. Turn the hex head cam under the forward hex Dual Press Wheel Centering head bolt , and obtain the new distance between the reference points. 6. Tighten both hex head bolts Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 67 6. Reinstall press wheel. 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. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Population Too Low” or “Seed Population Too High” in the troubleshooting screen close to the target charts. population? If slightly under, see “Seed Population Too Low” if slightly over, see “Seed Yes: Population Too High”. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 69: Seed Population Troubleshooting Charts

    Skipping chain from drive to wing Replace worn chain. Ground drive locked up Release wing drive (page 40). Broken chain or sheared pin in ground drive Inspect and repair drive system. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 70 Brush meter: Doubles due to incorrect plates Use recommended plates for crop and seed size. for crop or seed size Sticky seeds: excess seed treatment Increase seed lubricant. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 71 Fan speed too high/too low. Check/adjust fan speed. Single or multiple hoses plugging just Possible air leak. Check for air leak downstream between box and top of meter. ahead of airbox. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 72 49 Irregular shaped field. If not detected by seed monitor, check for Rows Not Planted Lift planter, expose bottom of seed tube and clean out. plugged row-unit seed tube Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 73 Clean out and check for damage. Failed disc bearings. Replace disc bearings. Disc blades worn. Replace disc blades. Scraper worn or damaged. Side depth Adjust side depth wheels page. wheels not set correctly. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 74 49. not mark enough slack to allow marker disk to drop into field depressions. Reverse marker disk to pull or throw dirt. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 75: Maintenance And Lubrication

    6. Lubricate areas listed under “Lubrication” on page 98. 7. Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Great Plains dealer. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 76: Frame Lift Cylinder Locks

     inches   inch) from base-end pin center-line to interface of spring stop and adjustment nut Figure 73 34487 Variations from factory settings are not recommended. Ground Drive Spring Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 77: Material Unloading And Clean-Out

    If collecting residual seed in the hopper lid, release the lid at its rear latch. See page 33 for lid operation. 7. Clean-out meter (next two topics). Figure 75 25473 Empty Hopper & Meter Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 78 The seed sensor in the seed tube can be obscured by build-up of dust, dirt and seed treatments. This can cause false low population alarms. The planter incudes a seed tube brush (Great Plains part number 891-259C). If a brush meter is empty, remove the seed plate and insert the brush into the seed tube from above.

  • Page 79: Fertilizer Unloading And Clean-Out

    For storage, close doors only until elastomer seals begin to touch meter housing, so that condensation can drain. Do not leave doors open wide enough for pest entry. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 80: Fertilizer Clean-Out

    10. Shut off air. Clean door seals and meter box faces. 11. Close meter doors. Move planter to parking or storage site. 12. Follow normal Parking instructions (page 45) or Storage instructions (page 46). Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 81 Figure 79 34572 When re-mounting the meter box, scrape off the old Remove Meter for Cleaning silicone sealant and replace it with fresh sealant. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 82 Never enter a hopper to applicable laws, regulations, rules, agreements contradict dislodge a crust or bridge. an instruction below, do not follow that instruction. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 83 Such layers are extremely dangerous to stand on. 8. Empty the Hopper Follow the steps at See “Material Unloading and Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 84: Treatment Hopper

    Rotate the drive shaft to assist. 8. If it is necessary to wash out the hopper and meter, allow it to dry thoroughly before adding new material. Figure 81 34450 Treatment Hopper Mounting Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 85: Treatment Meter Gate Calibration

    Material Application Risk: Meter gate calibration is not the same as treatment rate calibration. See the Seed Rate Manual for details of rate calibration. Figure 82 34454 Treatment Meter Gate Calibration Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 86: Meter Maintenance

    Excessive wear may disrupt singulation performance.   of a turn) (a flat is one of the six sides Great Plains recommends having the meter service performed by a recognized professional repair facility, of the nut) after contact is made. See page 87 for ®a details.
  • Page 87 5. Reinstall brush and screws . Be careful! Do not tighten brush too tightly or plastic lip may crack. a. Population Max™ is a trademark of Precision Planting, Inc. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 88 Insert two inch bolts to secure Skip Stop™ leakage, poor meter performance, and planting errors. Cushion to housing. a. Skip Stop™ is a trademark of Precision Planting, Inc. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 89: Exchanging Finger Sets

    , then remove the brush block. Figure 88 34527 Remove Adjustment Lever a. Larger sunflower sizes plant with the standard Corn configuration. See “Sunflower Meter Configurations” on page 59. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 90 Install the block as shown, using one screw through the center outer hole in the backing plate.  Do not re-install the adjustment lever. It is not used with sunflower meters. Figure 91 34531 Install Brushless Block Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 91 2:00 o’clock, and open between 2:00 and 8:00. 20. Secure the cotter pin. 21. Reinstall the meter cover (page 85). Reinstall the Figure 93 34534 meter (page 57). 34533 Set Torque Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 92 Secure with E-clip. Install Corn Finger Set Refer to Figure 92 on page 87 Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 93: Torque Values

    . Engage meter clutch. Align meter clutch with meter input shaft.  8. Tighten inch nuts to torque values listed in “Torque Values Chart” on page 120. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 94: Brush Meter Maintenance

    If meters are stored installed in the planter, plug seed tubes to prevent pest entry. If meters are removed for storage, secure them in a pest-proof location. Figure 96 34475 Brush Meter Chamber Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 95: Seed Plate Maintenance

    (page 45). 2. If seed is loaded, close the slide gate for the hopper or bulk seed box. 3. . Figure 98 36443 36442 Residue in Air Box Plenum Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 96 11. Reconnect the seed hoses. Reinstall the inspection field operations. port doors. Close the clean-out door. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 97: Bleeding Hydraulics

    6. Fully retract all cylinders at low flow. Hold circuit for one minute. 7. Set circuit to neutral and re-pin all cylinders. Figure 100 29502 Cylinder Re Phase Port Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 98: Marker Maintenance

    The marker arm is attached to the marker body with a   -132 inch Grade 5 shear bolt. If shear bolt breaks, replace it with a Great Plains part 802-130C or equivalent.  Replacing shear bolt with a lower grade can result in nuisance shears. Equipment Damage Risk: Replacing shear bolt with a higher grade bolt can result in marker damage.

  • Page 99: Chain Maintenance

    Refer to Figure 103 (arrow shows chain direction) Figure 103 26482 Install clip with open end facing away from direction of Chain Clip Orientation chain travel (shown by gray or striped arrows in chain routing diagrams). Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 100: Series Opener Disks And Scrapers

    Measure the distance between two pieces of paper. The distance must be between 12.5 and 44.5mm   and 1 inch). Add or remove shims as needed to get the correct contact point. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 101: Series Row-Unit Side Wheels

    Push new seed flap down through metal bracket until flap snaps into place with “T” top resting on top of bracket. Figure 106 31047 Seed Tube Flap Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 102: Lubrication

    Quantity: until grease emerges Figure 108 17811 Gauge Wheel Arm Pivot Caster Arm Pivot 1 zerks each wing end; 2 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges 34420 Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 103 2 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges 34453 Parallel Pivot Arms 4 zerks each arm set; 8 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges 34420 Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 104 Quantity: Until grease emerges Tongue-Mainframe Pivot Pin 34557 1 zerk Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges Tongue Slide Roller 34559 1 zerk Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 105 Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity = Coat thoroughly  Lubricate chains any time there is a chance of moisture, and when being stored at the end of the 34423 planting season. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 106 One at pivot on wing and one in end of wing tube Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges 34550 Main Transport Wheel Bearings 34492 Seasonal 2 bearings each side; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Re-pack Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 107 Equipment Damage Risk: 34564 To avoid seal damage, do not inject grease at high pressure. Marker Disk Hubs 25018 Seasonal 4 bearings; 2 each marker Type of lubrication: Grease Quantity = Repack Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 108: Seed Lubricants

    As with all mineral spills, minimize dusting during clean-up. Prolonged inhalation may cause lung injury. during clean-up. Prolonged inhalation may cause lung injury. Product can become slippery when wet. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 109: Options And Accessories

    Planter order. For operations, see: “Marker Operation” on page 42, and “Marker Adjustments” on page 49. 22929 Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 110 To adjust spring down pressure, see “Row Unit Down Pressure” on page 52. Order one spring package per row. Description Part Number Heavy-Duty Spring Package 406-006S Figure 110 34466 Heavy Duty Springs Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 111 Does not include seed plates (see page 108). b. Converts one corn meter to sunflower. Includes sunflower finger set, Insert C and brushless blank. operations, “Seed Meter Setup Adjustment” on page 56. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 112 Yellow 10,000 to 14,000 seeds/pound Soybean: Dark 3086 to 4850 seeds/kg 817-282C Blue 1400 to 2200 seeds/pound Soybean: 4850 to 8818 seeds/kg 817-283C Black 2200 to 4000 seeds per pound Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 113 One brush is provided with the planter. Order the following part for additional or replacement brushes. Order Description Number SEED TUBE CLEANER BRUSH 891-259C 34089 See “Seed Tube Clean-Out” on page 74. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 114 (05),(06),(07) Spider (with Chains, not shown) (28),(29),(30) For operations, see “Press Wheel Adjustments” on page 62. Cast Staggered Spider Cast Adjustable Figure 114 34480, 79, 78, 77, 81 Press Wheels Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 115: Yp1630F-1630Ns

    33x15.5x16.5 12 Ply Skid Steer NHS Opener Down Pressure Standard: 85 to 155 lbs, Option: 155 to 245 lbs Opener Travel (Up - Down) 10 inches Opener Depth Range 4 inches in 1/4 inch increments Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 116: Yp1630F-1670Ns

    450 kPa manufacturer’s web sites listed below. For assistance or (395/55B16.5) (65 psi) information, contact your nearest Authorized Farm Tire Retailer. Manufacturer Web Site Titan www.titan-intl.com Goodyear Now: www.titan-intl.com Firestone www.firestoneag.com Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 117: Hydraulic Diagrams

    YP1630F-1630 and YP1630F-1670 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Hydraulic Diagrams Tongue Lock, Fold and Marker Hydraulics Figure 115 29747 Tongue Lock, Fold and Marker Hydraulics Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 118 YP1630F-1630 and YP1630F-1670 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Lift Hydraulics Figure 116 34476 Tongue Lock, Fold and Marker Hydraulics Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 119 YP1630F-1630 and YP1630F-1670 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Fan Hydraulics Figure 117 34483 Fan Hydraulics Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 120: Chain Routing

    Wing Ground Drive Chains Range Sprockets: 20T, 30T, 30T Transmission Sprockets: 17T, 19T, 23T, 23T, 24T, 25T, 26T, 27T, 28T 104P 122P Figure 118 34446 Wing Ground Drive Chain Routing Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 121 YP1630F-1630 and YP1630F-1670 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Dry Fertilizer Ground Drive Chains 170P Figure 119 34440 Dry Fertilizer Ground Drive Chain Routing Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 122 YP1630F-1630 and YP1630F-1670 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Dry Fertilizer Drive Chains 166P 151P Figure 120 34423 Fertilizer Meter Drive Chain Routing Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 123 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Row Unit Drive Chains Seed drive input Output to treatment drive (Option) 124P Figure 121 34458 34456 Dry Fertilizer Ground Drive Chain Routing Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 124: Torque Values Chart

    = foot pounds ⁄ 1330 2970 2190 4820 3560 25199m 25199 Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. page 62 Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 125: Transport

    (the monitor does not need to be Figure 123 31928 connected to the implement harness). 31930 Power-Up, Operate Screens ® See the DICKEY-john 11001-1372 manual for setting limits and alarms. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 126: Power-Up The Console

    Row count is 32, and spacing is 35 cm or 15 inches. With the odd row positions set to blockage, the monitor correctly reports population only for the sensors monitoring seed. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 127: Set Planter Row Count

    21. Repeat step 19 and step 20 for 15 more odd numbered rows. 22. Press the ENTER key to save the revised row configuration. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 128: 26In

    Figure 130 21930  Eye-bolt adjustments are easier if the planter is first Eye Bolt Adjustment lowered to the ground to remove some of the force on the cylinder. Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 129: Wing Alignment

    4. Be sure both wings are adjusted equally or the planter will tend to pull sideways behind the tractor.  Angle of wings is exaggerated for ease of clarification. Figure 131 21931 Box Alignment Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 130: Speed Calibration

    5. Repeat for other marker. When correctly adjusted, there is a gap of one row space between passes, as measured between center-lines of outside active rows. Figure 134 18878 Adjusting Marker Extension Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 131: Appendix D - Option Installation

    Field Results Risk: ® Do not change the sprocket ratios in the DICKEY-john  Engage the idler for inch (2.1 cm/m) slack. ® IntelliAg hydraulic drive setup. Secure the idler nut Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 132: 122-278S, Scraper

    Secure with bolts and whiz nuts 7. Re-mount the removed disc blade. Callout, Part & Description cross-references are drawn from a Reference Page. Figure 137 29228 Scraper Installation Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 133: Warranty

    This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Great Plains Mfg., Inc. within 10 days from the date of original date of purchase.
  • Page 134 Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 135: Adjustments

    ........37 CAUTION, defined .......1 cotton ..........108 double disk opener ......51 chain clip ..........95 coulter blades ........107 doubles ..........58 chain maintenance ......95 coulters ..........15 down pressure ........52 Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Cover Table of Contents...
  • Page 136 ......97 Keeton ..........128 parallel pivot arms .......99 gauge, pressure .........42 Keeton seed firmer ......61 tongue roller ......100 gloves ...........2 knob, treatment rate ......38 Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Cover Table of Contents...
  • Page 137 .........96 Skip Stop ..........84 rephase cylinders ....... 27 operating ..........22 skips ...........58 rephasing ........... 24 options ........15 slack, chain .........95 rephasing fold system ......30 orientation rose ........15 Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Cover Table of Contents...
  • Page 138 802-024C, bolt ........128 YP1630F-1670ND ......15 Titan ..........112 802-130C, shear bolt ......94 YP1630F-1670NS ......15 tongue ..........30 802-172C, bolt ........128 YP1630F-1670WD ......15 tongue height ........19 803-014C, nut ........128 YP1630F-1670WS ......15 Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Cover Table of Contents...
  • Page 139 838-995C, decal .........14 848-392C, decal .........12 848-575C, decal .........12 848-576C, decal .........12 848-583C, decal ......9 858-011C, decal .........14 890-840C, seed firmer ......110 890-928C, scraper ......128 891-259C, brush ......74 Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Cover Table of Contents...
  • Page 140 YP1630F-1630 and YP1630F-1670 Table of Contents Index Great Plains | 401-832M | 2018-07-31 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 141 Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 142 Table of Contents Index Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...

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