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Adjust the residue manager to move crop residue aside and not move any soil.
Adjustments to the residue manager may have to be made when changing field
conditions and type and amount of residue. Use the handle for leverage when changing
depth settings.
ROW CLEANER DO'S AND DON'TS
1. DO NOT move soil; Residue Managers are designed to move crop residue
only.
2. DO NOT operate at slow speeds, ground speed affects how aggressive the
spoke wheels are; operate at sufficient speed (4-6 mph) to maintain good
residue flow.
3. DO NOT expect 100% of crop residue to be cleared, it is not necessary and
would necessitate engaging the soil. The width of path cleared depends on
ground conditions, depth setting and ground speed.
4. DO expect to see wheels occasionally quit turning, indicates ideal (shallow)
setting which is not moving soil.
5. DO adjust toolbar frame height 20"-22" and drawbar to "level" correctly.
Very important to ensure residue manager will follow ground contours
properly.
IMPORTANT: Failure to properly set the planter frame height and levelness can
result in less than successful operation of the planter and the Yetter product and
may result in damaged equipment. All operators should read and thoroughly
understand the instructions given prior to using the Yetter product.
NOTE: DO NOT use this product if the planter is not adjusted properly!
Leveling the planter:
With the planter lowered to proper operating height (Usually 20"-22"). Read the
planter operator's manual for recommended setting. Check to be sure the toolbar
and row unit parallel arms are level fore and aft. Re-check when the planter is in the
field and has been fully loaded with seed, fertilizer, granular chemicals, etc. Also, a
field check with a bubble level on the frame should be made of the hitch height to ensure
level operation front to back.
It is important for the planter to operate level laterally. Tire pressure must be maintained
at pressures specified by the manufacturer.
Field and actual planting conditions change and will dictate planter frame heights. You
must ensure that the row unit parallel arms are approximately parallel with the ground.
IMPORTANT: For proper operation of the planter attachments and row units, it is
imperative that the planter toolbars and row unit parallel arms be level side-to-side and
front-to-rear. The toolbar frame should operate at a 20"-22" height from the planting
surface. Check the manufacturer's operator's manual for instructions on how to adjust
the frame height and levelness
OPERATION
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