Great Plains YP925TD Operator Manual - Manual (Page 81)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 77
02/23/2011 Table of Contents Index 401-755M
Material Clean-Out
When planting is completed, it is commonly the case that
some seed remains, and fertilizer, if the fertilizer system
is present and was used.
The seed clean-out topic begins on this page.
Fertilizer clean-out begins on page 79.
Seed Clean-Out
There may be seed in the hoppers, hose lines, and
meters.
Refer to Figure 77
The planter includes an 817-811C
a container for meter
clean-out, stored in a spring-loaded holder at the right
rear of the air manifold. The container can hold all the
seed in the meter and inlet (up to a closed slide gate).
The container can be converted into a true funnel for
complete system clean-out.
Note: The hoppers are connected to the rows with
clamped hose, and are not intended to be routinely
unlatched and tipped for clean-out.
Funnel Conversion
Materials and tools needed:
• a length of 3.8 cm (1 1 ⁄
2
in) I.D b . hose
• a worm drive clamp with a working diameter of
approximately 3.8 cm to 5.7 cm
• a hacksaw c with fine-toothed blade
Trim the sump from the funnel. Slide the hose fully
onto the funnel tip. Secure with clamp (do not
-over-tighten clamp, the funnel wall could be crushed).
The choice of complete system clean-out process
depends on whether you are using the 817-811C as a
container or funnel.
Seed Clean-Out (Container)
1.
Scoop or vacuum as much seed as possible from the
top of the hoppers.
2. Perform a meter clean-out per page 78.
Seed Clean-Out (Funnel)
1.
Close slide gate at hopper.
2. Attach funnel as for meter clean-out (page 78), with
hose routed to bucket or other larger container.
3. Use slide gate to control seed flow until meter, inlet
and hopper are empty.
a. The funnel does not fit rows that are to the left of gauge wheels on twin-row planters. Use vacuum or tarp on those rows.
b. I.D.: inside diameter.
c. The funnel wall is thin ABS. Scissor-type pipe-cutting tools may fracture it. Rotary-type pipe cutting tools may slip off.
Possible Dust and Chemical Residue and Fume Hazards:
Wear a respirator, and any other protective equipment
specified by the seed supplier, seed treatment supplier and/or
fertilizer supplier. Expect chemical residue, dust and fumes
during clean-out.
Figure 77
Convert Container to Funnel
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