Great Plains YP1630F-1670 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 52)

48 YP1630F Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-832M Table of Contents Index 2012-12-27
Setting Material Rates
Refer to Figure 42
The YP1630F has three ground drive systems ( , , )
and three metering systems. Two of the metering
systems share a drive system. Details for rate settings,
and rate charts, are found in the Seed Rate Manual
(401-832B). This page provides an overview of the
systems.
Planting (Seed) Rate
Seed rate is controlled by Range and Transmission
sprocket pairings ( , ) on each of two separate wing
ground drive systems ( , ) and seed meter setup at
each row ( , hidden by hopper). The seed monitor
console reports field rates for most seed types.
Dry Fertilizer Rate
Fertilizer rate from the central hopper is controlled by a
variable rate gear box
under the left side of the hopper.
The associated ground drive , under the right side, has
no adjustments. Fertilizer is delivered by the air system,
with blockage detection at the rows. The air system must
be adjusted to optimal pressure, but does not adjust rate.
Treatment Rate (Option)
Planters with the optional second row hopper can deliver
a variety of granular materials with this system. Rate is
controlled by a knob and dial
at each row. The
treatment meters have an agitator roller which shares the
seed drive system, but changes in seed rate sprockets
have only a minor effect on treatment rate.
Figure 42
Planter Drive Systems
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