Yetter 2961-010-015 Cut and Move Coulter/Residue Manager Opener - Manual (Page 25)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cannot adjust coulter
depth shallow enough.
Cannot adjust coulter
deep enough.
Coulter will not
penetrate.
Coulter penetrates too
much.
Seed placement is too
deep.
Optional wavy blade
disturbs too much soil.
No spring tension.
Residue manager wheels
are plugging with corn
stalks.
Residue manager wheels
are aggressive in loose
or tilled soils.
Cause
Planter frame not set
correctly.
Planter opener blade
worn.
Coulter blade worn too
small.
Lack of spring tension.
Excessive spring down
pressure.
Coulter blade set too
deep relative to openers.
Planter frame not level
front to back.
Soil too damp or loose.
Planter frame not set
correctly.
Broken springs.
High amount of residue.
Residue is damp/tough.
Bt. Hybrid corn.
Excessively long stalks.
Row unit down pressure
is excessive.
Planter frame not level.
Solution
Ensure that in operation
the planter frame is at
correct height (20”-22”)
and level.
Replace planter opener
blades.
Replace coulter blade.
Increase spring tension.
Reduce spring tension.
Shallow up coulter depth.
Raise planter drawbar to
level planter frame.
Reduce ground speed.
Install a less aggressive
blade. 14” Smooth Blade
is available.
Check planter frame
settings, see above.
Replace broken or
damaged parts.
Coulter blade dull,
replace blade.
Coulter blade dull,
replace blade.
Decrease row unit down
pressure.
Level the planter frame
.