Great Plains 3PYP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 42)

38 3PYP Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-312M Table of Contents Index 2014-09-09
Refer to Figure 38
8. Align the lifting forks with the slots in the rear of the
seed box or hopper. Slowly drive forward until the
forks are completely under the container.
9. Slowly lift the seed container above the bracket, and
back away from the planter.
10. Lower the container to the ground for exchange with
the next seed box.
11. If mounting a seed box, open the new seed box and
measure out approximately 3 gallons of seed into a
pail. Add
1 ⁄
3
cup of lubricant. Mix and pour into air
box before mounting new seed box.
12. If mounting a seed box, add lubricant to the seed box
at this time. It may be easier to add it while the box is
still at ground level.
Plugging and Inconsistent Population Risk:
Talc+graphite lubricant is mandatory for all seed, especially
treated or inoculated seed when using precision meters.
However, DO NOT use talc with finger pickup meters. Use only
graphite lubricant with finger pickup meters. See “Seed
Lubricants” on page 114
Refer to Figure 39
13. Approach the hopper or seed box from the back (the
side with the slide gate).
Tipping Hazard:
A full seed box can weigh over 2500 pounds. Make sure your
tractor or fork lift is rated for and configured to lift this weight.
Do not let anyone stand under or in front of the elevated seed
box.
It is possible to lift the hopper or seed box from any side, but it
will only function properly if the seed gate is to the rear of the
planter.
14. Slowly lift the full seed box or empty hopper, and
place it in the planter air box frame.
15. Install the box retaining pins in frame corners.
16. It may be necessary to make a one-time adjustment
to the seal on the top of the air box, to obtain full
contact between air box and seed box/hopper.
17. If installing an empty hopper for planting, load seed
(and lubricant).
18. Open the slide gate.
19. Return the walkboard to the closed position and
install the latching pin.
Figure 38
Removing/Mounting Hopper
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Figure 39
Approaching Hopper
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