Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator Manual YP2425A ® 60 Foot Yield-Pro Planter ® with Air-Pro Meters 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. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! 29711 Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit or may depict similar models where a topic is identical.
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 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. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit.
Page 4 Options ................125 Appendix A - Reference Information ........139 Specifications and Capacities........139 Specifications/Capacities, North America ....139 ................139 Specifications/Capacities, Metric Model....140 Tire Inflation Chart ............140 Hydraulic Diagrams ............141 Chain Routing..............148 Seed Hose Routing ............151 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Cover Index...
Page 5 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 | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 6 Allow only enough slack in chain to permit turning.  Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken, stretched or damaged.  Do not use safety chain for towing. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 7 YP2425A 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 8  Lower planter, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove the key7.  Secure planter using blocks and supports provided.  Detach and store planter in an area where children normally do not play. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 9  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 | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 10  Keep all safety decals clean and legible.  Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals 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 29710 Danger: Crushing Hazard 818-590C 29710 Top center of 3-point hitch; one total (not present with hydraulic tongue option) Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 12 IV E L IN bolts properly torqued l dr AT H R AT 858-030C IT H t sh , tra On front face of hydraulic reservoir; one total Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 13 Loss of vehicle control and/or machine can result. 818-188C Rev. C On front of center section, one total 29710 Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard 818-339C 29710 On side of tongue; one total Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 14 Escaping hydraulic fluid can cause serious injury. Review safety instructions with all operators 29710 annually. 818-587C Rev. B WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov On center tool bar; one total Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 15 One front face each wing gauge wheel, One each side front center axle; 6 total 29710 Caution: Pressure and Torque 838-426C (S/N B1113G-) On outside rim each transport tire; 10 total 29710 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 16 Inflation or Torquing of Wheel Bolts: Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 73 psi. Torque wheel bolts to 170 lb-ft. 858-773C On outside rim each transport tire; 10 total 29710 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 17 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new ® product owners. The 60 Foot Yield-Pro Planter ® with Air-Pro Meters (YP2425A) has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials.
Page 18 Refer to Figure 1 Your machine’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 on the left end of the seed cart tool bar, as shown.
Page 19: Wing Leveling
Replace if damaged. See “Safety Decals” on page 6.  Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten wheel bolts as specified. See “Specifications and Capacities” on page 139. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 20 Relieve the system or install shipping links. If the cylinders are not free to flex, oil loss will result from even minor movement flexing. Figure 2 36421 Weight Transfer System Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 21 Preparation and Setup Color Coded Hydraulic Hoses Refer to Figure 3 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 22: Tractor Cab
9. Secure hoses so they do not get caught in ball swivel. Failure to do so could cause hose to be crushed requiring hose replacement. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 23: Tongue Cylinder
This provides local floating capability at the tongue. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 24 With the optional hydraulic tongue, the planter tongue is raised by extending the hitch cylinder, and lowered by retracting the hitch cylinder. Figure 9 26110 Main Parking Stand Figure 10 29242 Parking Stand Stored Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 25: Tank Cart Hitching
Right Type 3 YP2425A Planter with Type 2 (only) boom, SML cart with on-board hydraulic pump Planter Inlet Type 2 a. Gauge Line is supplied with PFC1600 or PFC2000 tank cart Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 26 3. Pull forward a short distance. Figure 13 26117 Height Mis-adjustment Risk: Wing/Center Level Check Fully lower planter to field position (with openers into ground) and set hitch height before making side-to-side adjustments. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 27 4. If adjustments are needed on either side, recheck the other side after each adjustment, and readjust it as needed. 5. Once level, tighten the lock nut Figure 15 26036 Leveling Wing Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 28 Locked Up Fertilizer Drive 2. Release the lock arm , lift handle to lift ground wheel up to position it in-between lock arm. 3. Secure with pin clevis and cotter pin. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 29: Tongue Lock
See page 27. 5. Caster pivot locks: operator-engaged after unfold, these prevent caster swiveling in the field, which aids Figure 17 29793 in tracking across hillsides. See page 26. Fold/Unfold/Lift Locking Features Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 30 Refer to Figure 18 Figure 19 29306 Caster Unlocked 6. Set CFM Marker/Fold switch to Fold. LED above switch blinks continuously. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 31 Tongue Lock Engaged speed. At lower speeds you also have time to check for hose pinching or kinking, as well as react to anything unexpected in the sweep arc. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 32 2. Set CFM Lift/Hitch switch to Lift for raising/lowering. 3. Close bypass valve before switching to Hitch. Hitch circuit operation has no effect with bypass valve Figure 26 26152 open. Local Float on Hydraulic Tongue Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 33 3-point hitch may be lowered while folded. Machine Damage Risk: Never lower planter while partially unfolded (with either hitch). Wing row units can strike main transport wheels. Figure 28 26113 CFM: Lowering Planter Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 34 3. Raise planter mainframe (see “Raising/Lowering Planter” on page 28). Do not raise (hydraulic) hitch at this point. Figure 30 26116 Fold Commencing 4. Install lift cylinder locks (see “Lift Cylinder Lock-Up” on page 32). Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 35: Wings Locked
Figure 33 26037 Wing locks must be engaged for safe transport, and planter Wings Locked tongue must be lowered to keep wings locked. Hydraulic tongue, if installed, must be in Float. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 36 2. When all cylinders are fully extended, momentarily reverse (Retract) the control to lower the planter inch (13 mm). Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 37 Never back up the planter if PFC cart is attached. Reduction of Control Risk: Do not transport cart in train with material in the tank. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 38  Check all lights. Always have lights on for highway operation.  Comply with all national, regional and local safety laws when traveling on public roads.  Travel with caution. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 39 82 bu. hopper, planter lowered: 9 feet. 4 inches (2.85 m) 82 bu. hopper, planter raised: 11 feet 7 inches (3.54 m). 7. Add seed, mixing in lubricant continuously or per bag. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 40 11. Lower the container to the ground for exchange with the next seed box. ® a. PROBOX is a registered trademark of Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 41 19. If installing an empty hopper for planting, load seed (and lubricant). 20. Open the slide gate. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 42 6. Set tractor circuit lever to Extend, and operate implement with local controls. 7. When operation is complete, set tractor circuit to Float or Neutral, and set wing valve back to Marker Figure 41 26048 Auxiliary Hydraulic Valve Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 43 Folding speed of dual markers is adjusted via set screws occur without direct contact. on the sequence valve body. Excessive folding speed may damage markers. See “Dual Marker Speed Adjustment” on page 63. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 44 Both Sides Unfolded With both markers in their cradles: 1. Unfold either side, and when completely deployed: 2. Move lever/switch to Retract momentarily, and return to Extend to deploy other side. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 45 4. Reinstall the plugs so they are not lost.  Use only the provided 14mm length bolts. Longer bolts will damage the clutch. Shorter bolts may not effect a lock-up. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 46: Swath Command
Command™ system is covered in a separate manual: Swath Command™ Section Control, publication part number 403-857M. Swath Command™ ordering information is found on page 133. Figure 48 34006 Swath Command™ Components Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 47: Split Air
Row Unit Seed Tube ® WSMT Servo Programming Air Box & Seed Manifold IntelliAg Console Priority Meter Pressurization Air Seed Delivery Hose Excess Air to Air Box Air Release Screen Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 48 Running a normal disk with no seed causes the air system to over-compensate. A detector in each seed tube reports seed passage to the seed monitor system, which reports counts and rates on the console Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 49 (initial startup is virtually instantaneous, making observation at start difficult). Fan speed is controlled by the tractor circuit (and not the seed monitor). Fan rpm is reported by the seed monitor console. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 50 65 - 88 lpm • seed suspension in a bulk seed box * This assumes a 2007+ Great Plains hopper, or older hopper with the vent line update. For an older unvented hopper, use the • unstable split air control rpms recommended for ProBox.
Page 51 • seed rate calibration • planting rate • fertilizer rate • setting rate limits and detecting out-of-limits • GPS integration • fan rpm Figure 53 29754 Seed Monitor Console Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 52 • a Type 3 three-section boom, typically used with a CFM: Tank Pump Control Great Plains PFC cart user-provisioned trailing cart,  Refer to Figure 54 above. The “Fert.Pump” switch supplied by a pump and manifold on the cart. on the Clutch Folding Module is used only with Great Use only pre-mixed liquid fertilizer.
Page 53: Sml Cart
YP2425A Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions SML Cart Pump System Diagram Figure 55 36414 Cart Pump Fertilizer System Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 54 ® the seed tube. Optional Keeton seed firmers (shown) have a delivery tube for applying material behind the seed tube. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 55: Tank Cart Hitched
Trailer direction is extremely difficult to control. Fertilizer Systems Operation Hydraulic Fertilizer Pump This information applies to planters with Great Plains hydraulic fertilizer pumps. For systems using customer provisioned components (pump, tanks or controllers), consult the documentation for those components.
Page 56 115700-001 Accushot Quick Start Guide 115700-002 Figure 60 38425 This kit is factory install only. Planters cannot be fitted with AccuShot System Manuals AccuShot through your dealer. Field Set-Up Checklist Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 57: Tongue Height
Tongue front latch hook engaged Frame Mounted Options Checklist Page Side-to-side level at gauge wheels Row cleaner depth setting Marker initial length set Coulter depth and alignment Marker disc angle set Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 58 Check supplier manual for tanks and pump. Check fertilizer section of monitor manual. b. See SML or PFC2000/PFC1600 Manual. c. Check Seed Rate manual, and manual for fertilizer pump system. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 59 Fert. Pump switch has no function for hydraulic fertilizer pump. Use monitor screens to control it. Sharp Field Turns Checklist Page Fold marker Raise planter Make turn Lower planter Unfold marker on next-row side. Resume planting. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 60 Do not allow hose ends to rest on the ground. 15. Unplug planter light cable from tractor. 16. Unplug monitor harness from console. 17. 3-point: Unhook tractor from planter hitch. 18. Pull tractor away. Figure 63 29242 Parking Stand Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 61 14. Cover planter with a tarp if stored outside. Storage: Fertilizer Option The pump, strainer and manifold system require special attention prior to storage. See “Fertilizer System Maintenance” on page 113. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 62 Seed Firmer Adjustments (Option) Seed-soil contact Press Wheel Adjustment Effective soil coverage Row-Pro™ Adjustment Consistent planting depth ® Monitor Adjustments Refer to DICKEY-john Planter/Drill Control manuals a. SRM: Seed Rate Manual (401-626B) Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 63 The following is a brief summary of steps: 1. Row orifice setup. 2. Pump setting dial and sprockets. 3. Relief valve setting. 4. Strainer setup. Figure 67 31320 ® CDS-John Blue Fertilizer Pump Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 64: Transport Wheel
Once initially set by your dealer, this rarely needs modification. • Shear Bolt Replacement (page 109) If a marker hangs up on an obstruction, a bolt at the fold is designed to fail. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 65 7. With the planter still lowered, drive forward a few feet for each side. 8. Check the mark locations. Adjust to obtain the table value. Figure 71 26055 Marker Extension Adjustment Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 66 Figure 72 29516 Marker Gauge Wheel Marker Chain Length Adjustment Great Plains suggests checking marker chain slack every few years. If any maintenance or repairs cause the chain to be disconnected, correct slack needs to be set on reinstallation. Perform any checks and adjustments with the marker folded and tilted down into its cradle.
Page 67 Excessive [un]folding speed could damage markers and void the warranty. After adjusting the folding speed, tighten jam nuts on hex adjustment screws to hold settings. Figure 75 14048 Marker Speed Adjustment Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 68 The switch is located at the rear cross tube on the planter’s left side. Although factory-preset for typical planting conditions, Great Plains recommends adjusting this switch for your exact field conditions and planting depth. 1. Lower the planter to the height at which seed...
Page 69 Run a “FILL DISK” operation. 10. Check control air system pressure. With meters and disks filled, meter pressurization should be at target value. 11. Begin planting. Troubleshoot any obvious problems or alarms. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 70 Wait 5 to 10 seconds for the system to update, while you continue planting. Continue making small decrease adjustments until the reported population levels out at the target value. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 71 If meters on one side of the planter are being starved of airflow. seed, first try increasing the fan rpm. If the fan rpm is already high, or increasing it causes other problems, use the valves. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 72 Testing has shown better performance behind the hub, but available space may dictate the mounting position. Figure 81 13469 Terra-Tine / Coulter Hub Positioning Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 73 At the back plate , adjust the tine height for a running depth of 1in (2.5cm) below ground level . Refer to Vantage manual (204-376M) further adjustments. Figure 83 22951 Vantage I Applicator Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 74 (which depicts a row unit populated with most optional accessories supported for use with the YP2425A planter) From front to back, a Great Plains 25 Series row unit can include the following capabilities (some optional): 1. Lock-Up Pin Storage Hole (Hole Standard) See “Row Unit Shut-Off”...
Page 75 (optional), seed firmers (optional) and Figure 87 29600 press wheels. 25 Series Row Unit Springs Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 76  Do not set all rows higher than notch four. Using high settings across all rows causes uneven planting. Individual rows may be set higher if running in tire Figure 90 27065 tracks. Row Unit Maximum Cam (at 6) Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 77: Umc-Rc (Unit-Mount Coulter Rc)
6. Check the new height measurement. Refer to Row Cleaner manual 204-085M-A for further Figure 92 27343 information on use, adjustment and maintenance of row UMC-RC: Row Cleaner Adjust cleaners. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 78: Coulter Blade Mount
(6 mm) above inch (9.5 mm) below inch (19 mm) below 6. Readjust row cleaners, if installed. If a worn coulter cannot be adjusted to satisfactory operating depth, replace coulter. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 79 If the blade cannot be brought into alignment, check that the blade spindle itself is using the same hole location on each side of the bracket. Figure 96 26126 25 Series Coulter Mount Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 80 4. To reduce the spacing between the discs (the normal case), move one spacer washer from the inside the outside of the disc. 5. Reassemble and check disk contact. Figure 99 26128 Opener Disc Spacers Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 81 If wheel does not contact disk at bottom to area where blade leaves contact with soil, move hex adjuster until wheel is angled for proper contact with Figure 102 26129 disk. Checking Wheel/Disc Contact Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 82 If it can touch tire, back scraper away from wheel until it cannot. 5. Center scraper angle on bolt until gap constant. 6. Tighten nut Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 83 Small treated seeds and edible beans || (2) (such as Soybeans) ||| (3) Corn, round popcorn |||| (4) Large corn, or heavily treated corn Bottom (5) Wide Open: Clean-Out Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 84 If so, reset the before planting. Don’t run the risk of an object lodging in a shutters to the next higher opening. seed pocket and causing ongoing skips. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 85 Seed Rate Chart, or to your own developed value. Figure 112 29614 Disk Clamped 9. On the monitor console, select the new Material, seed disk Cell Count, and target population. 10. Reinstall rain cover (page 79). Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 86 7. Reset monitor active row pattern and row spacing to avoid nuisance alarms (always done). Figure 114 29609  Meter drive is not disabled on 25AP row units during Seed Inlet Shutter Closed shut-off. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 87 Rotate the valve cap until the indicator/handle is perpendicular to the tubes. Figure 116 29758 Closing the Y-tube prevents seed from entering an Y-Tube Open and Closed unused hose, reducing waste and simplifying clean-out. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 88 Do not pin the row unit while it is in the lowered position. 6. Lower row unit until lock-up pin rests on lower If the pin is inserted below the parallel arm, unit damage parallel arm. occurs as soon as planting begins. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 89 2. Rotate the handle clockwise (handle arm up) until ® Seed-Lok is in use. If left disengaged , a furrow ® the Seed-Lok wheel releases at the latch point obstruction could cause unintended lock-up. and falls free. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 90 Refer to Figure 122 1. Down pressure (shown at maximum) Figure 122 25118 2. Wheel stagger (shown staggered) Press Wheel Adjustments 3. Centering (see Figure 124 on page 87) Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 91 (View from beneath opener) 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 | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 92 “Population Too Low” or “Population Too High” in the troubleshooting charts. screen close to the target population? If slightly under, see “Population Too Low” if slightly over, see “Population Yes: Too High”. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 93 3. Resume planting. 4. Check seed pool 3. Resume planting. for foreign matter. 5. Perform a one-row seed pool recovery (page 90). 6. Resume planting. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 94 4. Wait for seed fall to taper off and stop. 29744 5. Open the shutter to the operating setting. 6. Start or resume planting. Figure 126 29744 Seed Pool Recovery Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 95: Seed Delivery
Clutch slipping, due to contaminants in clutch, or Lock-up clutch (page 41) until it can be overhauled or wear replaced Population, One Section Check chain slack. Skipping chain from drive to section Replace worn chain. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 96 Replace seed disks with correct disks, or reset rate for current disks Incorrect cell count (if within range). ® Perform speed calibration per DICKEY-john monitor manual. See Incorrect speed sensor constant page 155. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 97: Population
Insufficient hydraulic flow to keep fan Fold markers before engaging lift. running at speed required to maintain • meter pressurization Use a less aggressive lift rate. • Monitor fan rpm during end-of-pass operations. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 98: Twin-Row
Add Ezee Glide Plus to seed to dry out seed Little or no seed to a lot of Seed treatment sticky. treatment. rows with heavily treated seed. Treatment mixed unevenly and Clean out seed. Re-mix. plugging outlets. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 99 Adjust row-unit, see instructions beginning on page 71. Rough planting conditions. Rework the field. Seed firmer not in place and set to See “Seed Firmer Adjustments” on page 85. correct tension. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 100 Move assembly to properly position Y-tubes over row meters. correct tab. Sag in air hose due to incorrect frame Raise or lower the tongue so center portion of frame is level with height gauge wheel area. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 101 If speeds don’t agree during planting (with planter lowered), Monitor speed reading will only match Doesn’t Match re-calibrate radar speed sensor with planter lowered. See tractor with planter lowered Tractor page 155. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 102 6. Lubricate areas listed under “Lubrication” on page 115. 7. Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Great Plains dealer. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 103 This step prevents meter pressurization air from leaking back against seed delivery air at meters that have low seed pools or are empty. Figure 128 29609 Seed Inlet Shutter Closed Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 104 The “FILL METER” function can divert all the air to seed delivery, but only does so for a short period of time (~90 seconds). b. The funnel wall is thin ABS. Scissor-type pipe-cutting tools may fracture it. Rotary-type pipe cutting tools may slip off. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents...
Page 105 This can cause false low population alarms. The planter includes a seed tube brush (Great Plains part number 891-259C). If the seed meter is empty, remove the seed disc and insert the brush into the seed tube from above.
Page 106 “skips” due to smaller seeds failing to release, and lower populations. If an obvious groove is worn in the drop brush, replace it. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 107 2. Prepare to catch drop brush (which will fall lose). 4. Slide holder forward/down to engage drop brush. Slide brush holder left and up. Remove drop brush. Swing lower, then upper snap into engagement. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 108 Otherwise, store them on edge (and not leaning), or stacked horizontally on a spindle, to eliminate any risk of warps. Any seed residue on disks may attract pests. Fully enclose dry disks to prevent rodent damage. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 109 10. Reconnect the seed hoses. Reinstall the inspection field operations. port doors. Close the clean-out door. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 110 Refer to Figure 140 5. Reset pop-out indicator if necessary. It is a good idea to keep a filter element on hand, and Great Plains recommends changing filters annually, if not more often. • Between planting seasons, store cab console inside in a relatively stable and dry environment.
Page 111 6. Retract the circuit until fluid appears at all fittings. Set circuit to neutral and secure fittings. Figure 141 25227 Lift Bleed 7. Extend cylinders and re-pin cylinder rod ends. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 112 Set circuit to Neutral. Secure fittings. 6. Loosen the JIC fitting at the rod end of that same Figure 143 26131 marker cylinder. Marker Bleed Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 113 The shear bolt is a hex head cap screw, -13 x 2 inch Grade 5, Great Plains part number 802-130C, plus a -13 lock nut, Great Plains part number 803-019C. Figure 144 29516 Marker Shear Bolt Install a replacement shear bolt on the vertical faces on the side opposite from the pivot bolt.
Page 114: Wing Alignment
(6.4 mm) greater than dimension 5. Be sure both wings are adjusted equally or the planter will tend to pull sideways behind the tractor. Figure 146 25497 Wing Alignment Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 115 Lift spring off idler assembly . Check that idler assembly pivots freely. Reattach spring. Figure 149 29616 Check chain clip orientation. Check chain routing at 25AP Meter Drive Chain shank idler(s) (see page 148). Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 116 Replace Be careful when working in this area. bolt and tighten. Opener disc edges are sharp. 6. Adjust side gauge wheels. See “Side Gauge Wheel Adjustment” on page 77. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 117 3. With valves open, remove the canister. Clean strainer and canister. 4. Drain tanks and lines. Remove boom end-caps to drain wings. 5. Reinstall strainer and canister. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 118 If replacing with 817-349C: Push new seed flap up through metal bracket until tabs on seed flap snap in place. Figure 154 18398 817-349C Seed Tube Flap Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 119 Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until Grease emerges Wing Casters: Pointing Cylinders 26067 2 zerks; one each rod end of each cylinder, each wing Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until Grease emerges Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 120 2 zerks; one each wing at wing-frame to tool bar joint Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges 26069 Rockshaft to Frame 26132 2 zerks; one each wheel set Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 121 2 zerks, one each inside end of pins, each side Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges Center Links: Aft End 26075 2 zerks; pin outside end, each link Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 122 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 28416 planting season. 28417 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 123 21917 Frame-Mounted Coulter (optional) Hub 13245 Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity = Until grease emerges  Unit-mount coulter bearings are sealed, and require no lubrication or repack. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 124 (Hydraulic Tongue only) 4 zerks, 1 each end of each arm Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges 26152 Tongue Latch 21924 Type of Lubrication: Spray lube Quantity: Coat working surfaces Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 125 1 zerk each wheel, 1 or 2 wheels per row Type of lubrication: Grease Quantity = Until resistance is felt To avoid damaging the seal, do not add grease at high pressure. 27342 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 126 4 bearings; 2 each marker Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack 20332 Transport Wheels: Wheel Hubs 26070 Seasonal 8 bearings; 2 each of 4 wheels Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 127 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Gauge Wheel Bearings Seasonal 4 bearings, 2 each side Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity = Repack 26071 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 128 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Seed Lubricants To maximize performance of Great Plains metering systems, it is imperative to use “Ezee Glide Plus” or Bayer Seed Fluency Agent. Ezee Glide Plus Talc+Graphite Mix 821-069C bucket, 5 gallon (19 liter) Ezee Glide Plus Lubricant “Ezee Glide Plus”is suitable for all seeds, especially...
Page 129 Option Packages Part Number Factory-Installed, all except 24-row 401-429A Field-Installed, all except 24-row 401-430A Factory-Installed, 24-row 401-482A Field-Installed, 24-row 401-483A Category 5 Hitch Adapter Kit 170-072A 26152 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 130 160%. Description Order Number YP30,40,44,24 LOW SPEED DRIVE 402-520A 36355 See “402-520A Low Speed Kit Installation” on page 158. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 131: Trailer Hitch Weldment
510 gallon (1900 liter) Tank Cart (bottom) Use of either tank with the Planter requires at least one Fertilizer Manifold system and a planter-mounted Ground Drive Fertilizer pump (both ordered separately). Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 132 Both systems rely on off-planter tank systems separately provisioned. The Trailer Hitch Weldment is also required with either fertilizer system. For operations, see the Seed Rate manual. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 133 The manifold systems include size 28, 34 and 48 plates. To order alternate plates, use the following part numbers. Order one per row unit. Orifice Size Great Plains Part Number 832-052C 832-056C 832-053C 832-054C 832-057C 29984 832-055C 832-059C Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 134 Great Plains offers two models of VeriFlow nozzles: Description Part Number NOZZLE HI-VERIFLOW1 829-143C (0.25 to 2.8 gpm at 15 to 60 psi) NOZZLE VERIFLOW1 829-144C (0.15 to 1.5 gpm at 15 to 60 psi)
Page 135: Terra-Tine
17in Blade Packages Part No. YP2425A-2430, YP2425A-2470 204-636A YP2425A-2430, YP2425A-2470 204-637A YP2425A-3620 204-643A YP2425A-3620 204-644A YP2425A-4715, on every row 204-652A YP2425A-4715 204-635A YP2425A-4715, on 30 inch rows 204-654A YP2425A-48TR 204-658A YP2425A-48TR Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 136: Yp2425A-2430
YP2425A-4715 (15 in single) 403-218A YP2425A-48TR (30 in twin) 403-220A Mounting kits include brackets only. SmartBoxes, with additional mounting hardware specific to the Planter, must be ordered from AMVAC. SmartBoxes are field-installed. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 137: Unit-Mounted Row Options
, RTK, VBS, WASS or XP. ® ® Great Plains also offers Trimble AgGPS receivers and RTK solutions. See Options in the Swath Command™ Operator manual (403-857M) for ordering information. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 138 15in Turbo Packages Part Number Turbo, 15 in. (20 flutes) 820-327C Fluted, 15 in. (50 flutes) 820-331C Straight, 14 in. 820-259C For operations, see: 25299 “Coulter Adjustments” on page 74. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 139: Unit-Mounted Row Cleaners
The slot in the scraper is long enough to clear the lower zerk, and allow 25298 adjustment as wheel and scraper wear. For operations, see: “Adjusting Gauge Wheel Scrapers” on page 78. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 140 817-800C Soybeans, 84 Cell 817-798C Soybeans, 168 Cell 403-551D Sunflower, 24 Cell (Large) 817-851C Sunflower, 60 Cell (Medium) 837-235C Sunflower, 60 Cell (Small) 837-234C Volumetric No. 1, 84 Cell 817-867C Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 141 For this use, an optional fertilizer system (page 128) must also be installed. Meters Part Number ® Keeton seed firmer (per opener) 890-840C For operations, see: “Seed Firmer Adjustments” on page 85. 28316 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 142 This manual does not list kit part numbers as the available wheels are often region-specific. Consult your Great Plains dealer. For operations, see: 25155 “Press Wheel Adjustment” on page 86. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 143 330 to 535 lb Opener Travel (up - down) 10 in. Opener Depth Range 0 to 4 in. * Weight can vary by thousands of pounds depending on options installed. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 144: Tire Inflation
For assistance or information, contact your nearest Transport/ Authorized Farm Tire Retailer. 73 psi Caster (S/N FS24380/70R19.5 ManufacturerWeb site 503 kPa 1114G+) Firestonewww.firestoneag.com Goodyearwww.goodyearag.com 24 psi Titanwww.titan-intl.com Marker 18x9.50-8 165 kPa BKTwww.bkt-tires.com/en Gleason Wheelwww.gleasonwheel.com Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 145 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Hydraulic Diagrams Auxiliary Hydraulics (standard) 26135 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 146 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information 29778 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 147 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Hydraulic Drive 29218 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 148 T o L b a s i c s a u l y d r i f t h e n d T o L r o d 25490 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 149 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Lift 25227 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 150 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Markers 26131 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 151 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Wing Fold, Markers and Auxiliary 29577 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 152 2 idlers at mount top chain passes between 2 idlers at mount top chain passes between 2 idlers at shank top chain passes between 2 idlers at shank Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 153 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Hydraulic Drive Chain Routing 25228 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 154 Appendix A - Reference Information Fertilizer Pump Ground Drive Chain Routing (optional) 28417 28416 ® ® CDS-John Blue Pump Ground Drive CDS-John Blue Pump Ground Drive Lower Drive Chain Upper Drive Chain Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 155 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Seed Hose Routing Mechanical Routing, Left Side 26167 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 156: Yp2425A-3620
Splitter Row Unit YP2425A-2430, 30 inch Single Row, YP2425A-2470, 70 cm Single Row, 24 Row Units Section Left Wing Left Center Air Box Hose Guide Hose Rack Splitter Row Unit Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 157 Splitter Row Unit YP2425A-2430, 30 inch Single Row, YP2425A-2470, 70 cm Single Row, 24 Row Units Section Right Center Right Wing Air Box Hose Guide Hose Rack Splitter Row Unit Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 158 ⁄ d. ft-lb = foot pounds 1330 2970 2190 4820 3560 ⁄ 25199m 25199 Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise speciﬁed use torque values listed above. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 159  Due to this angle change, seed monitor speed readings will not match tractor speedometer reading during transport. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 160: Weight Transfer
5. Repeat step 1 through step 4 for the other wing. To install a link, complete step 4 through step 1 in reverse order. See page 47 for initial weight transfer setup. Figure 156 36422 Weight Transfer Shipping Link Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 161: 129Bxt824, Bracket
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 158 29228 Scraper Installation Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 162 Field Results Risk: Engage the idler for inch (2.1 cm/m) slack. ® Do not change the sprocket ratios in the DICKEY-john Secure the idler nut ® IntelliAg hydraulic drive setup. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 163: Row-Pro
Optionally operate the Row-Pro™ system in Monitor Only mode, and note the forces reported. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 164  For twin row there are two valve sets per section: one for the front openers and one for the rear openers. Figure 161 32084 32088 Row-Pro™ Valve Sets Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 165 The DPLCM uses the readings from the load cell to regulate the air valves in order to increase or decrease pressure in the air cylinders. load cell Figure 163 32089 Load Cell Location (Opener) Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 166  If an on-board compressor is used, plug/bypass the pressure switch branch. Figure 166 32090 Air Tank Lines Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 167 1. Turn the compressor on to pressure up the primary system until it automatically shuts off. If the system loses pressure, check for leaks. 2. Use the Leak Test mode to cycle through the sections and check for leaks. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 168: Work Screen
Inc/Dec: Sets the amount that the Target Rate is changed with each key press during planting operations. Figure 169 Float Mode ON/OFF Screens Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 169 If the reading is 0 mV, there may Figure 171 36551 ® be a problem with load cell grounding. See IntelliAg Screen “Row-Pro™ Troubleshooting”, page 178.  Initial Setup: Zero out the load cell reading. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 170 Signal wire grounded to frame. DPLCM. Replace damaged wiring. Row-Pro™ Maintenance Check the tractor cab air filter as per manufacturer recommendation. Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Table of Contents Index...
Page 171 (32 kilometers per hour), or is used in soils with rocks, stumps, or other obstructions. Great Plains reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice. The warranty shall not be interpreted to render Great Plains liable for damages of any kind, direct or consequential or contingent to property.
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Page 173 ..........43 double disk opener ......70 capacities, hopper ......35 console, seed monitor ...... 155 doubles ........55 carbide scraper .........157 contact, gauge wheel/opener ..... 77 down pressure springs .......84 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Cover Table of Contents...
Page 174 ........98 folding planter ........30 implement .......... 13 maintenance safety ......5 folding speed ........63 IMPORTANT!, defined ....... 13 manifold ........21 folding the markers ......40 in train ..........33 manifolds ..........21 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Cover Table of Contents...
Page 175 SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) ....6 row cleaner manual ......73 planting rate ........59 soybeans ........79 row cleaners ........73 planting, ending ........55 spacer washers ........76 Row Failure ........80 planting, suspending ......55 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Cover Table of Contents...
Page 176: Table Of Contents
19856, filter element ......106 tire inflation ........140 virtual terminal ........155 20 mph..........4 tire warranty information ....140 void ............ 99 204-085M-A, manual ......73 tires ............5 volumetric ......... 136 204-131A, dribbler ......130 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Cover Table of Contents...
Page 177 401-482A, tongue ......125 818-339C, decal ........9 401-483A, tongue ......125 818-351C, decal ......... 11 402-385A, Swath Command ....133 818-398C, decal ......... 11 402-386A, Swath Command ....133 818-557C, decal ........8 Great Plains | 401-626M | 2019-06-11 Cover Table of Contents...
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