Great Plains PTO Kits Single-Section - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information ......................................1
PTO-Specific Hazards....................................................1
Using PTO Safely...........................................................2
Safety Decals .................................................................4
Introduction ..................................................................6
Description of Unit ..........................................................6
Suitable Applications ..................................................6
Kits Covered...................................................................6
Related Documents........................................................6
Related Parts..................................................................6
20-Spline Coupler...................................................6
21-Spline Coupler...................................................6
Using This Manual..........................................................7
Definitions...................................................................7
Call-Outs ....................................................................7
Owner Assistance ..........................................................7
PTO Operation ..............................................................8
Tractor Requirements.....................................................8
540 rpm Tractor Requirements...................................8
540 rpm PTO Clearance.........................................8
1000 rpm Tractor Requirements.................................9
1000 rpm Type 2 PTO Clearance...........................9
1000 rpm Type 3 PTO Clearance.........................10
Hitching with PTO.........................................................11
Hitching with 540 rpm PTO.......................................11
Prepare Tractor ....................................................11
Mount Pump .........................................................11
Secure Pump........................................................11
Hitching with 1000 rpm PTO.....................................12
Install Coupler.......................................................12
Prepare Tractor ....................................................13
Mount Pump .........................................................13
Check Hydraulics .........................................................14
Check Oil Level ........................................................14
Inspect Hoses and Fittings .......................................14
Starting the Pump.........................................................15
About the Flow Control Valve.......................................16
Setting Meter Pressurization ........................................17
General Steps for all Kits..........................................17
Ground Drive Meter Pressure...................................18
Hydraulic Drive Meter Pressure................................19
PTO Unhitching ............................................................20
Dismount 540 rpm Pump..........................................20
Dismount 1000 rpm Pump........................................20
PTO Troubleshooting ................................................ 21
PTO Maintenance ....................................................... 22
Oil and Filter Change ................................................... 22
Oil Fill ....................................................................... 22
Oil Specification ................................................... 22
Oil and Filter Change ............................................... 22
Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance ..................... 23
Appendix A - Installation ........................................... 25
Before You Start .......................................................... 25
Compatible Planters..................................................... 25
One PTO pump kit is always required. Older planters
may also require a fan update kit. Each kit
updates one planter.......................................... 25
Fan Motor Compatibility ........................................... 25
Configuration Compatibility ...................................... 26
2025A/2525A Compatible Kits ................................. 26
YP425A Compatible Kits.......................................... 26
YP625A Compatible Kits.......................................... 26
YP825A/AR Compatible Kits.................................... 26
Other Single-Section Air-Pro
®
Implements .............. 26
Tools Required............................................................. 27
Call-Outs .................................................................. 27
Pre-Delivery and Other Options ................................... 27
Prepare Planter ............................................................ 27
Prepare Fan ................................................................. 28
Disconnect Existing Fan Hoses ............................... 28
Disconnect 2-Port Fan ......................................... 28
Disconnect 3-Port Fan ......................................... 29
Open Fan Screen..................................................... 29
Dismount or Relocate Sensor Bracket ..................... 30
Update Fan Motor .................................................... 31
Recover Motor Fittings ......................................... 31
Release Impeller .................................................. 31
Dismount Fan ....................................................... 32
Remove 3-Port Hydraulic Motor ........................... 32
Mount 2-Port Hydraulic Motor .............................. 33
Re-Mount Fan ...................................................... 33
Install New Impeller Bushing ................................ 34
Install Motor Fittings and Loop ............................. 35
Re-Mount Fan Inlet Screen .................................. 35
Re-Install RPM Sensor Bracket ........................... 36
Install Fan Cooler ......................................................... 37
Install Fan Cooler ..................................................... 37
Break Down Cooler Assembly ............................. 37
Install Cooler Shroud............................................ 37