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YP2425A
OPERATOR MANUAL
MODELS 2430, 2470, 3620, 4715, and 4825
Table of Contents
Original Instructions
IntelliAg ISO
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Index
Version
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Read the operator manual entirely. When you
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411-976m
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- Page 1 Table of Contents Index Great Plains YP2425A OPERATOR MANUAL MODELS 2430, 2470, 3620, 4715, and 4825 Original Instructions 411-976m 6.13 IntelliAg ISO Version 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 Printed 07/21/2021 | English Great Plains reserves the right to revise and improve its products at any time. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future. The content of this publication may be changed without notice.
- Page 4 Trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: AccuShot, DrillCommand, Max-Chisel, Row-Pro, Singulator Plus, Short Disk, Swath Command, Terra-Tine, Ultra-Chisel, and X-Press. Registered trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: Air-Pro, Clear-Shot, Discovator, Great Plains, Land Pride, MeterCone, Nutri-Pro, Seed-Lok, Solid Stand, Terra-Guard, Turbo-Chisel, Turbo-Chopper, Turbo-Max, Turbo-Trill, Ultra-Till, Whirlfilter, and Yield-Pro.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Shutdown and Storage..... 5 YP2425A serial number B1029G+ ..18 Safety Decals ......6 Operation . - Page 6 Wing Casters: Parallel Arms... . . 82 Side Gauge Wheel Adjustment ..56 Wing Casters: Lift Cylinder Ends ..82 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 7 Swath Command™ ....98 Row-Pro™ Air Tank ....134 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 8 Row-Pro™ Maintenance ....136 Warranty ......137 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021 viii...
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Page 9: Introduction
YP2425A Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction Document Family Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of ® new product owners. The 60 Foot Yield-Pro Planter 411-976m Owner’s Manual (this document) ® with Air-Pro Meters (YP2425A) has been designed... -
Page 10: Owner Assistance
If you need customer service or repair parts, contact a Great Plains dealer. They have trained personnel, repair parts and equipment specially designed for Great Plains products. Refer to Figure 1 Your machine’s parts were specially designed and... -
Page 11: Safety Information
Do not let anyone operate machine without proper instruction. hazard to persons operating or near the Non-Great Plains components on this machine may machine and advises on how to avoid it. contain additional safety information not found in this The notice symbol indicates a potential for manual. -
Page 12: Machine Use
Avoid contacting overhead obstructions such as low bridges, overpasses, and power lines. Do not operate near ditches, holes, steep slopes, embankments, or other surfaces which may collapse under the machine’s weight or tip the machine over. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 13: Machine Maintenance
Detach the tractor. Secure the implement using Stay clear of and never step over any rotating parts. blocks. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 14: Safety Decals
Read and follow decal directions. Keep all safety decals clean and legible. Replace all damaged, faded, 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 15: Amber Reflectors
29710 Danger: Crushing Hazard 838-599C 818-590C One each side or marker upright arm, each side; four total 29710 Top center of 3-point hitch; one total (not present with hydraulic tongue option) Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 16: Danger: Rotating Driveline
EXCESSIVE SPEED HAZARD To Prevent Serious Injury or Death: Do Not exceed 20 mph maximum transport speed. Loss of vehicle control and/or machine can result. 818-188C Rev. C On front of center section, one total Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 17: Warning: Hot Fluid
R AT IT H t sh , tra 818-240C (Option) On front face of hydraulic reservoir; 29796 one total Hitch tongue, Rock shaft face, forward center transport wheels, front of wing casters; five total Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 18: Caution: Tires Not A Step
Caution: Pressure and Torque 29710 29710 818-045C 838-426C (S/N B1113G-) On forward transport wheel arms, each side On outside rim each transport tire; On rear axle by seed hopper, each side; 10 total five total Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 19: Preparation And Setup
Preparation and Setup Hitching Tractor to Planter This section helps you prepare your tractor and YP2425A Planter for use, and covers tasks that need Crushing Hazard: to be done seasonally, or when the tractor/planter Do not stand or place any part of your body configuration changes. -
Page 20: Color Coded Hydraulic Hoses
The hose under a retracted-cylinder symbol feeds a Yellow Hydraulic Drive cylinder rod end. Great Plains hydraulic hoses have color coded Protecting Fan Hydraulic Motor Seals handle grips to help you hookup hoses to your tractor Motor Seal Damage Risk: outlets. -
Page 21: Electrical Hookup
DC power connector for Row-Pro™ or Swath Command™) b. Remove both pins. Invert stand. Re-pin. Your YP2425A Planter is equipped with standard Load Sway Hazard: and optional devices that require separate electrical Adjust 3-point hitch arms and sway blocks connections.Make sure tractor is shut down with... -
Page 22: Hitching With Hydraulic Tongue (Option)
8. Extend the Hitch/Lift circuit to raise the hydraulic tongue just enough to relieve pressure from the parking stand. 9. Remove and store main tongue parking stand. See “Store Main Parking Stand” on page 14. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 23: Raising/Lowering Tongue
Close them when not in use. Parking Stand Stored Damage to hoses when not applying material can result in rapid tank depletion. YP2425A Planter with Type 2 and Type 3 Manifolds, & Ground Drive Pump(s) Planter Inlet Gauge Line Left Type 3... -
Page 24: Heights And Leveling
For standard 3-point hitch: locks. Set depth stop to capture this working height. 2. Set hitch to planting height. 3. Pull forward a short distance. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 25: Center Section Level Check
Wing leveling check/adjustment is required prior to first use of the YP2425A Planter, and periodically 4. Once level, tighten the lock nut thereafter, for example, if soil conditions change dramatically. -
Page 26: Lock Up Fertilizer Drive
1. Remove clevis pin from storage hole 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 | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 27: Operation
Fold/Unfold/Lift Locking Features Experience, machine familiarity, and the following The YP2425A planter includes five sets of locks for information will lead to efficient operation and good the frame, wings and casters: working habits. Always operate farm machinery with 1. -
Page 28: Raising/Lowering Machine
1. Move the lift/hitch circuit lever to retract the lift cylinders until settled on lock channels or fully lowered to the ground. 2. Set the lever to neutral for field operation. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 29: Folding Machine
Sequence screen by tapping Fold Sequence from the Home screen. 6. Tap Fold to set the Fold hydraulics to active. This is indicated by the Fold icon changing to a blue Active Fold icon. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 30: Transporting The Planter
If the tractor is not rated for at least 50,000 pounds, calculate the actual weight of the planter and cart. Do not tow if planter exceeds the load rating of the vehicle. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 31: Transport Checklist
3. Put tractor in Park. 4. Turn off seed box fan. 5. Open slide gates at base of hoppers. Open lids. 6. Measure the lubricant required, and if loading seed by bag, determine the amount of lubricant Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 32: Changing The Seed Box Or 82 Bu. Hopper
Pioneer PROBOX specification. Refer to Figure 17 Hoppers for the YP2425A Planter are provisioned as 8. Remove the two pins , one back left, one back a pair. To provide convenient walkboard access to right, used to retain the seed box or hopper. - Page 33 Refer to Figure 19 19. If installing an empty hopper for planting, load seed (and lubricant). 14. Approach the hopper or seed box from the back (the side with the slide gate). Figure 19 25255 Approaching Hopper Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
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Page 34: Auxiliary Hydraulics
“Marker”. 3. Connect the implement requiring hydraulic power. 4. Briefly Extend the tractor lever for the Marker circuit, engage local valve/switch on implement, and confirm proper implement operation (auger rotation in the correct direction). Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 35: Marker Operation
While using the console, you may tap the HOME icon from almost any screen to If your YP2425A Planter has markers, unfolding of return to the MAIN SCREEN. the markers is performed only after unfolding the wings. -
Page 36: Air System Operation
Servo-Controlled Vane Feedback Signal Line 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 | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 37: Air System Overview
2. It is a passive control gate for bulk seed delivery. Pressure spikes during motor operation, and It takes about a minute to initially fill the meters. pressure cycles due to temperature change are bled off by the case drain. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 38: Fan General Operating Information
65 - 88 lpm receptacle on a tractor sump port, and not at a * This assumes a 2007+ Great Plains hopper, or older hopper normal remote return port. The unusual size aids with the vent line update. For an older unvented hopper, use the rpms recommended for ProBox. -
Page 39: Y-Tubes
If the wings ends are lower than the center, decrease the pressure at the valve If the wing ends are higher than the center, increase the pressure. A relief valve in the valve block prevents any damage from over-pressure. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 40: Fertilizer Systems Overview
Do not allow fertilizer to remain in the tanks for extended periods or settling of material and system plugging will occur. The YP2425A supports one or two optional fertilizer boom systems: one or two Type 2 single-section booms, typically ... -
Page 41: Sml Cart Pump System Diagram
YP2425A Table of Contents Index Operation SML Cart Pump System Diagram Figure 26 36414 Cart Pump Fertilizer System Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... - Page 42 A decal on the mount indicates ® the seed tube. Optional Keeton seed firmers (shown) handle positions. have a delivery tube for applying material behind the seed tube. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
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Page 43: Trailer Operations
38425 semi-mounted fertilizer carts include a 2-point quick AccuShot System Manuals hitch for planter connection. Great Plains PFC1600 or PFC2000 fertilizer tank carts require the optional pintle hitch for the planter (see page 93). Hitching/ Some Yield-Pro Planter models have the option of hookup and operating instructions are found in the having AccuShot installed for fertilizing crops. -
Page 44: Field Set-Up Checklist
Unfold planter Preset down force springs to first notch (lightest) setting for most conditions, 2nd Tongue front latch hook engaged notch otherwise) Side-to-side level at gauge wheels Marker initial length set Marker disc angle set Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 45: Field Operation
Fert. Pump switch has no function for hydraulic fertilizer planter lowered. pump. Use monitor screens to control it. Lubricate slider joints on drive shafts Check clutch operation a. Refer to seed monitor manual and Seed Rate manual. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 46: Short-Term Parking
Refer to Figure 29 (shown without tractor for clarity) 1. For the standard 3-point hitch, deploy the two forward stands . Remove the inner pin swing the stand out, down and vertical around the bottom pin , and reinsert the pin at Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 47: Either Hitch Parking
Complete Parking steps (page 38) first. 5. Hydraulic hitch only: Use tongue cylinder to lift Store the YP2425A Planter indoors if possible. Great tongue off tractor draw bar. Plains recommends parking/storing in the raised Either Hitch Parking configuration, folded, on the parking stands and with 1. -
Page 48: Storage: Fertilizer Option
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 80. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 49: Adjustments
Many provide adjustments for optimal field results. normal wear. Some adjustments were covered earlier in this get full performance from your YP2425A Planter, you Adjustment Page The Adjustment Affects Tongue Height... -
Page 50: Planting Rate For Hydraulic Drive
Figure 32 31320 ® CDS-John Blue Fertilizer Pump castering. The gauge wheels are usually adjusted only to bring 2. Pump setting dial and sprockets. all sections to level. 3. Relief valve setting. 4. Strainer setup. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 51: Marker Adjustments
Marker Extension Marker width needs to be adjusted once for the initial YP2425A Planter setup, and later only if changing row spacing (including locking up row units for single-row operation on a twin-capable planter). 1. Move the planter to a location where both markers may be safely unfolded. -
Page 52: Marker Gauge Wheel Adjustment
The purpose of the marker support wheel is to carry the weight of the inner section of the marker Great Plains suggests checking marker chain slack arm. every few years. If any maintenance or repairs cause If the wheel is not touching the ground, or is often off... -
Page 53: Height Switch Adjustment
(S/N B1029G-) Refer to Figure 39 Refer to Figure 40 The YP2425A Planter includes a sensing switch The YP2425A Planter includes a sensing switch that signals the seed monitor (and activates the that signals the seed monitor and activates the... -
Page 54: Fan / Meter Pressurization Adjustment
Control user level 1 manual). “Population Troubleshooting Charts” on page 106. If population is only slightly low, the problem can be skips (periodic empty disk pockets). If slightly Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 55: Fine-Tuning Meter Pressurization
Use this method during longer target value. passes, so there are fewer distractions (and see sidebar regarding Milo). 1. Observe the current overall average population reported by the monitor. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 56: Seed Delivery Fan Adjustments
Terra-Tine Twin-Arm and outlets for seed delivery. Single-Arm with Extension There are two butterfly valves at the top fan outlets: Terra-Tine™ Adjustments left right Refer to Figure 43 through Figure 45 recommended butterfly valve setting 0°. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 57: Frame-Mounted Coulter Adjustments
Terra-Tine Row Cleaner to either side of the coulter hub depending on the desired position or clearance between other attachments. Testing has shown better performance behind the hub, but available space may dictate the mounting position. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 58: Vantage I Fertilizer Adjustments
Vantage I Fertilizer Adjustments Refer to Figure 47 (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 include following capabilities (some optional): 1. -
Page 59: Row Unit Down Pressure
Leave the planter lowered (row units in Row unit springs provide the primary down ground). pressure necessary for row unit disks to open a seed trench. The weight of the row units themselves Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... - Page 60 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 tracks. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 61 Suggested initial depth is tine tips at ground level. Make the adjustment with the planter raised. Install lift-assist cylinder locks. Also check bolt tightness prior to each planting session, to avoid down-stop slippage. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
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Page 62: Coulter Adjustments
Be careful around the If a worn coulter cannot be adjusted to satisfactory front end of row units. Row cleaner tines and coulter operating depth, replace coulter. blades may be sharp. To adjust coulter depth: Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 63: Row-Unit Opener Disk Adjustments
See “Press Wheel Adjustment” on page 66 for press wheel alignment. Figure 60 29600 Opener Adjustments 25 Series openers have three adjustments: 1. planting/seed depth 2. opener disc to disc clearance Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 64: Side Gauge Wheel Adjustment
(is up against the stop set by the “T” handle. The goal is to have both disks and wheels turn freely, but keep soil and trash from getting between them. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... - Page 65 If wheel does not contact disk at bottom to area where To adjust side gauge wheels: blade leaves contact with soil, move hex adjuster until wheel is angled for proper contact with disk. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
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Page 66: Seed Meter Setup And Adjustment
When removing a cover, inspect it for damage and missing parts. If a cover does not have both latches, Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... - Page 67 8:00 (o’clock) position on the housing wall, forward and down to one or two seeds deep at the base of the rear strip brush Refer to Figure 71 and Figure 72 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 68 Verify that this and other operating rows were at the correct initial shutter setting. If so, reset the shutters to the next higher opening. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
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Page 69: Air-Pro ® Meter Disk Installation
3. Inspect meter (see page 71 for details). The disk fully seats as it first turns. This condition 4. Make sure clamp is aligned with seat eases as the brush fibers receive further use. Figure 75 29614 Disk Clamped Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 70: Removing A Seed Disk
Meter drive is not disabled on 25AP row units during 2. Hold seed disk in meter. Rotate disk clamp shut-off. counterclockwise 45 to release disk. 3. Tilting top of disk toward meter, slowly remove disk, allowing seed to collect in funnel. Open Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... - Page 71 70. Remove seed disk and install blank disk. Alternate twin-row units (the rear units) can be ® pinned in the up position to accommodate single-row See “Air-Pro Meter Disk Installation” on page 61. spacing. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
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Page 72: Seed Firmer Adjustments
It traps seeds as they exit the seed tube and firms 3. Set the down pressure spring cam to zero, per them into the bottom of the “V”. the instructions on page 52. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 73: Seed-Lok ® Seed Firmer Lock-Up
® 3. Push up on Keeton wheel until wheel arm 3. Rotate lever stop to side/idle position . Release latches up. lock-up handle Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 74: Press Wheel Adjustment
2. Remove the bolt , nut and lock-washer the left press wheel 3. Move the spacer and wheel to the forward of the two mounting holes at 4. Reinstall the bolt, lock washer and nut. Tighten. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 75: Press Wheel Centering
, and move the required amount. 5. Tighten both hex head bolts press wheel adjustments do 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 | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 76: Maintenance And Lubrication
6. Lubricate areas listed under “Lubrication” on page 82. 7. Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Great Plains dealer. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 77: Air System Clean-Out
Figure 89 29609 Seed Inlet Shutter Closed 1. The “FILL METER” function can divert all the air to seed delivery, but only does so for a short period of time (~90 seconds). Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 78: Meter Clean-Out
Funnel Conversion 1. The funnel wall is thin ABS. Scissor-type pipe-cutting tools may fracture it. Rotary-type pipe cutting tools may slip off. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 79: Seed Tube Clean-Out
To use a shop vacuum cleaner, with narrow hose can cause false low population alarms. nozzle, to clean out a meter: The planter includes a seed tube brush (Great Plains Close the seed shutter. part number 891-259C). If the seed meter is empty, ... -
Page 80: Meter Brush Replacement
Carefully tighten each nut just until plate has no play under the screw heads. 4. Add a half turn to the nuts. Do not tighten fasteners to normal 10-24 torque, or the plate may fracture. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 81: Seed Drop Brush Replacement
Wear - if a wiper ridge is worn away, replace the disk. If the seed pockets are worn through, or the air ports have enlarged, replace the disk. Cleaning and Storing Seed Disks Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 82: Air Box Residue Clean-Out
3. Set out a tarp for recovery of any expected seed planter fan to blow up any remaining loose still in the airbox. Open the airbox clean-out residues. door . 10. Reconnect the seed hoses. Reinstall the inspection port doors. Close the clean-out door. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 83: Hydraulic Maintenance
Refer to Figure 101 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 ... -
Page 84: Marker Maintenance
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. Install a replacement shear bolt on the vertical faces on the side opposite from the pivot bolt. -
Page 85: Wing Alignment
2. Select a common reference point that is easy to access at the wing-end and center section end row units, such as the back of the press wheel Figure 105 27264 Measuring Chain Slack Figure 104 25497 Wing Alignment Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 86: Chain Slack
Refer to Figure 106 (arrow shows chain direction) Install clip with open end facing away from direction of chain travel (shown by gray or striped arrows in chain routing diagrams). Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 87: Disc Spreaders And Scrapers
Do not add any more shims than necessary. 4. Disassemble side gauge wheel arm from unit. Remove bushing from sleeve and check for wear. If necessary, replace bushing. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 88: Fertilizer System Maintenance
6. Add 2 pints (1 liter) of RV antifreeze to each tank. Pump until tank is just empty (which leaves some fluid in strainer). 7. Open supply line above pump inlet. Introduce RV antifreeze, and operate pump until pump is filled. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 89: Seed Flap Replacement (S/N B1002E+)
If replacing with 817-349C: until flap snaps into place with “T” top resting on Push new seed flap up through metal bracket top of bracket. until tabs on seed flap snap in place. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... -
Page 90: Lubrication
Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until Grease emerges 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 | 411-976m | 07/21/2021... - Page 91 2 zerks; pin outside end, each link 26069 Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges 2 zerks; one each wing at wing-frame to tool bar joint Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 92 25 Series Side Wheel Bushing 21960 On both sides of each row-unit 2 zerks; pin outside end, each link Type of Lubrication: Grease Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges Quantity: Until grease emerges Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 93 4 chains in mainframe center section 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 planting season. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 94 Type of Lubrication: Grease access to the zerk. Quantity = Until grease emerges Unit-mount coulter bearings are sealed, and require no lubrication or repack. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 95 Type of Lubrication: Spray lube 2 two each outer shaft sleeve Quantity: Coat working surfaces 2 one each of 2 universal joints Type of lubrication: Grease Quantity = Until grease emerges (joints) Quantity = 6 pumps (shafts) Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 96 1 zerk each wheel, 1 or 2 wheels per row Type of Lubrication: Grease Type of lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack Quantity = Until resistance is felt To avoid damaging the seal, do not add grease at high pressure. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 97 Transport Wheels: Wheel Hubs 26070 Seasonal 8 bearings; 2 each of 4 wheels Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack Gauge Wheel Bearings 26071 Seasonal 4 bearings, 2 each side Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity = Repack Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 98 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 99 821-075C 82 bu. (2890 liter) hoppers may be purchased with For use, see “Seed Lubricants” on page 90. the YP2425A Planter or added later. Only the 82 bu. size is supported on the YP2425A Planter. Left and Hydraulic Tongue...
- Page 100 Power Take-Off (PTO). A 1000 rpm PTO is required with either: inch (44.5 mm) 20-spline shaft, or inch (35 mm) 21-spline shaft. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 101 31506 36 67 63 64 60 11 25224 Markers are a standard factory-installed feature on the YP2425A Planter, but may be optionally deleted (line item 113-486A), for example, if all planting is done via GPS navigation. possible future planting resale...
- Page 102 Pumps operate bulkhead at the rear hitch weldment to the row unit whenever the row units are lowered. See the Seed drop lines. The boom systems are separate for each Rate manual for use. wing. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 103 To eliminate the need to change orifice plates, you user-provisioned tank, pump and manifold. can replace the standard Great Plains nozzles with Fertilizer Orifice Plates SprayTarget VeriFlow nozzles. These contain a spring-loaded regulator that provides consistent back-pressure over a wide range of rates and pressures.
- Page 104 204-638A Fertilizer Dribbler Assembly, LH 204-132A YP2425A-3620 204-645A YP2425A-4715 204-656A YP2425A-48TR planter: Stand-Alone Terra-Tine Packages Part Number YP2425A-2430, YP2425A-2470 204-195A YP2425A-3620 207-199A YP2425A-4715 204-203A YP2425A-48TR 207-191A For operations, See “Terra-Tine™ Adjustments” on page 48. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 105 YP2425A-3620 (20 in single) 403-219A YP2425A-4715, on every row 204-651A YP2425A-4715 (15 in single) 403-218A YP2425A-4715, on 30 inch rows 204-653A YP2425A-48TR (30 in twin) 403-220A YP2425A-48TR Mounting kits include brackets only. SmartBoxes, with additional mounting hardware specific to the 15in Turbo Blade Packages Part No.
- Page 106 (one foot or less), coordinate augmentation data, such as EGNOS, MSAS, ® OmniSTAR , RTK, VBS, WASS or XP. ® ® Great Plains also offers Trimble AgGPS receivers and RTK solutions. See Options in the Swath Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 107 YP2425A-2430, YP2425A-2470 204-633A YP2425A-3620 204-640A YP2425A-4715, on every row 204-647A YP2425A-4715, on 30-in rows 204-649A YP2425A-48TR 204-630A 14in Straight Packages Part Number YP2425A-2430, YP2425A-2470 204-634A YP2425A-3620 204-641A YP2425A-4715, on 30-in rows 204-650A YP2425A-48TR 204-631A Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 108 Part Number YP2425A-2430, YP2425A-2470 YP2425A-3620 YP2425A-4715 YP2425A-48TR, on every row 207-189A Double-Wheel, Stand-Alone Part Number YP2425A-2430, on every row 207-194A YP2425A-2470, on every row YP2425A-3620, on every row 207-198A YP2425A-4715, on 30-in rows 207-202A YP2425A-48TR Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 109 817-849C Milo, 130 Cell 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 | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 110 Additional wheels are available, and 25293 all may be field-installed. The base YP2425A Planter requires a choice of row This manual does not list kit part numbers as the unit bundles which include one of three firmers: seed available wheels are often region-specific.
- Page 111 Check seed rate charts against transmission sprockets selected. See “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 | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 112 No action required. for foreign matter. 3. Resume planting. 4. Check seed pool Continue Planting. Continue Planting. 3. Resume planting. for foreign matter. 5. Perform a one-row seed pool recovery (page 105). 6. Resume planting. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 113 3. With the fan running, listen for seed to fall into the inlet. 4. Wait for seed fall to taper off and stop. 5. Open the shutter to the operating setting. 6. Start or resume planting. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 114 Clutch slipping, due to contaminants in clutch, or Lock-up clutch (page 26) 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 | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 115 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 129. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 116 Insufficient hydraulic flow to keep fan Fold markers before engaging lift. running at speed required to maintain Use a less aggressive lift rate. meter pressurization Monitor fan rpm during end-of-pass operations. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 117 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 | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 118 Row-unit not penetrating low spots. Adjust row-unit, see instructions beginning on page 51. Rough planting conditions. Rework the field. Seed firmer not in place and set to See “Seed Firmer Adjustments” on page 64. correct tension. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 119 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 | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 120 Speed Reading 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 129. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 121 18x9.50-8 4Ply Opener Down Pressure 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 | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 122 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 | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 123 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Hydraulic Diagrams Auxiliary Hydraulics (standard) 26135 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 124 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference TP-75443_b Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 125 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Hydraulic Drive 29218 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 126 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 | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 127 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Lift 25227 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 128 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Markers 26131 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 129 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Wing Fold, Markers and Auxiliary 29577 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 130 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 | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 131 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Hydraulic Drive Chain Routing 25228 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 132 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference 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 | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 133 YP2425A Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Seed Hose Routing Mechanical Routing, Left Side 26167 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 134 YP2425A-48TR, 30 inch Twin-Row, 48 Row Units Section Left Center Left Wing Air Box Hose Guide Hose Rack Splitter Row Unit YP2425A-4715, 15 inch Single Row, 47 Row Units Section Left Center Left Wing Air Box Hose Guide Hose Rack Splitter Row Unit...
- Page 135 R05 R11 Hose Guide Hose Rack 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 | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 136 2640 1950 4290 3160 ⁄ d. ft-lb = foot pounds 1330 2970 2190 4820 3560 ⁄ 25199m Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. 25199 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 137 1. Use a hoist or a second worker to support the weight of the outboard end of a weight transfer cylinder . Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 138 . Place the tube over the bolt. 3. Select one scraper set: 890-928C 25 SER AIR DESIGN IN SCRAPER Place the shoulder washer on bolt with the larger diameter to the rear (toward bolt head). Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 139 Install the new chain on the new sprocket and existing driven sprocket. Engage the idler for inch (2.1 cm/m) slack. Secure the idler nut . Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 140 1. Optionally operate the Row-Pro™ system in Monitor Only mode, and note the forces reported. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 141 DICKEY-john Row-Pro™ wiring harness Two leads on the Row-Pro™ harness each connect to a load cell which is located in the opener body (see fig.162). Four leads connect to the valve sets. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 142 Air valves are used to increase or decrease the amount of air provided to the air cylinders. Figure 123 32087 Row-Pro™ Compressor Row-Pro™ Air Compressor Refer to Figure 123 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 143 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 | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 144 Signal wire grounded to frame. DPLCM. Replace damaged wiring. Row-Pro™ Maintenance Check the tractor cab air filter as per manufacturer recommendation. Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 145 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.
- Page 146 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 147 ........ 12 centering, press wheel .......66 fan......... 12 CFM ..........14 daytime reflectors ......... 6 fan hoses ..........29 chain clip ..........78 decals fan hydraulic ........116 chain maintenance ......77 caution fan motor ..........12 chain routing ........122 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 148 ........23 priority, split-air ........29 manifold, split-air ......28 hopper capacities .......23 PROBOX ..........24 manuals ..........1 hopper, left vs. right ......25 ProBox ..........24 manual, row cleaner ......53 hopper, weight ........24 PTO ............12 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 149 UMC (Unit-Mount Coulter) ... 54 seed firmers ........64 sump return ........30 UMC-RC (Unit-Mount Coulter RC) ..53 seed flap ..........81 sunflower .......... 101 UMRC (Unit-Mount Row Cleaner) ..53 seed hose routing ......125 Swath Command ....... 13 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 150 817-838C, seed disk......101 110011518, manual ......1 25 Series row unit ......50 817-841C, blank disk ......101 110011519, manual ......1 2500 lbs ..........25 817-849C, seed disk......101 110011520, manual ......1 26in ............ 42 817-851C, seed disk......101 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 151 837-386C, seed disk ......101 838-265C, reflector .......7 838-266C, reflector .......6 838-267C, reflector .......6 838-426C, decal .........10 838-599C, decal ........7 858-004C, decal ........9 858-030C, decal ........8 858-295C, decal .........11 890-840C, Keeton ......102 890-928C, scraper ......130 891-259C, brush .......101 Great Plains | 411-976m | 07/21/2021...
- Page 152 Cover Table of Contents...
- Page 153 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 154 Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...
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