Great Plains YP3025 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 42)

38 YP3010HDP/3020P/3025 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-703M Table of Contents Index 2013-09-09
150bu Hopper Operation
Tipping Hazard:
Load a 150 bu hopper only when mounted on the cart. A full
hopper can weigh over 10,000 lbs (4500 kg), which is above
the lifting and balance capability of most tractors and farm
forklifts.
Note: The 150bu hopper is incompatible with the optional
cart-mounted liquid fertilizer system. The sides of
the hopper extend into the space occupied by the
tank system.
Note: Fork lift height capability required is:
Planter lowered: 4ft 2
5 ⁄
8
in (129 cm)
Planter raised: 6ft 5
7 ⁄
8
in (198 cm)
Note: The hopper includes a level sensor which is not fac-
tory-installed. If you desire to use the sensor, install
it prior to first use of the hopper. See page 166.
Adding Seed to 150bu Hopper
1.
When using new meters for the first time, or at the
start of each season, measure out approximately
8 gallons (30 liters) of seed into a pail. Add 1 cup
(240ml) of lubricant to the pail. Mix and pour into air
box before mounting hopper.
2. Put tractor in Park.
3. Turn off seed box fan.
4. If the 150bu hopper is not yet on the planter, dis-
mount any box or hopper present, and mount the
empty 150bu hopper. See “Changing the Seed Box
or Hopper” on page 39.
5. Open slide gates at base of hoppers. Open lids.
6. Measure the lubricant required, and if loading seed
by bag, determine the amount of lubricant per bag.
If loading with a hydraulic auger, see “Auxiliary
Hydraulics” on page 36. Lower walkboard railing as
necessary.
Note: Auger height capability required is:
ProBox, planter lowered: 8ft 9
1 ⁄
2
in (2.68m)
ProBox, planter raised: 11ft
3 ⁄
4
in (3.37m)
150bu hopper, planter lowered: 9ft 6
1 ⁄
4
in (2.9m)
150bu hopper, planter raised: 11ft 9
1 ⁄
2
in (3.59m)
7. Add seed, mixing in lubricant continuously or per
bag.
Approximate capacity of 150bu bulk seed
hopper, in bushels, at 10in increments.
Entanglement, Chemical and Falling Hazards:
Observe all safety precautions for material handling and use
of loading equipment (particularly augers).
System Plugging Risk:
Do not use liquid seed treatments.
Figure 37
150 bu Hopper Capacities (bu)
22959