Great Plains YP825A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 68)

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25AP Series Row Unit Adjustments
Refer to Figure 65 (which depicts a row unit populated with
most optional accessories supported for use with the YP425A/
625A/825A Air-Pro
®
Planter)
From front to back, a Great Plains 25 Series Air-Pro
®
row
unit can include the following capabilities (some
optional):
1. Lock-Up Pin Storage Hole (Hole Standard)
See “Row Unit Shut-Off” on page 77.
2. Down-Pressure Cam (Standard)
Row units are mounted on parallel arms. This
parallel-action mounting allows the row-unit to move
up and down while staying horizontal. Springs add
an adjustable force, set by the cam, to the row
weight. See “Row Unit Down Pressure” on
page 65.
3. Meter Pressurization Air Inlet (Standard)
Pressure-regulated air enters the meter here and
holds seed in the disk pockets. See “Fan and
Adjustment” on page 54.
4. Seed Delivery Hose Inlet (Standard)
When the hopper slide gate (not shown) is open,
gravity carries the seed into the meter at the
shutter
. The hose is easily removed for inspection.
There are no adjustments.
5. Air-Pro
®
Seed Meter (Standard, Choice of Disks)
See “Air-Pro
®
Meter Disk Installation” on page 76.
6. Seed Inlet Shutter (Standard)
This controls the level of bulk seed at the disk. There
are four operating settings, plus fully open
(clean-out) and fully closed (shut-off or storage). See
“Seed Inlet Shutter Adjustment” on page 74.
7. Side Gauge Wheel Depth (Standard)
The T-handle sets planting depth by controlling the
height of the side gauge wheels relative to the
opener discs. See “Side Gauge Wheel
Adjustment” on page 72.
8. Press Wheel Force, Angle, Stagger (Standard)
The press wheels close the furrow, gently pressing
the soil over the seed to ensure good seed to soil
contact for even emergence. See “Press Wheel
Adjustment” on page 81.
9. Row Unit Lock-Up Hole (Hole Standard)
Pins are standard on some models. With the row unit
raised above level, the lock-up pin is inserted here.
See “Row Unit Shut-Off” on page 77.
10. Row Cleaner (Option)
Row cleaners clear trash from the row, to a depth set
by an adjustment on the arms. See “Unit-Mount
Cleaner Adjustments” on page 68.
11. Unit-Mount Coulter (Option)
Coulters cut remaining trash and begin opening the
seed furrow. Working depth is set by row depth and a
mounting hole selection. See “UMC Coulter
Adjustments” on page 69.
12. Opener Discs (Standard)
Row-unit double disc openers create the seedbed
furrow. They have adjustments for angle and
spacing. See “Row-Unit Opener Disk
Adjustments” on page 71.
13. Seed Tube with Sensor (Standard)
Requires no adjustment.
14. Scrapers (Optional, not shown)
Inside scrapers require no adjustment. For gauge
wheel scrapers, see “Adjusting Gauge Wheel
Scrapers” on page 73.
15. Seed Firmers (Seed Flap Standard, not shown)
An optional seed firmer (Keeton
®
shown) minimizes
seed bounce and improves soil contact. It may also
deliver fertilizer. See “Seed Firmer Adjustments”
on page 80.
16. Press Wheel Type (Choice)
A variety of single and dual press wheel assemblies
are available, some region-specific. Consult your
Great Plains dealer.
Equipment Damage Risk:
Do not back up with row units in the ground. To do so will
cause row unit plugging and may result in severe damage.
Figure 65
25AP Series Row Unit
(Single Spring Shown)
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