Great Plains YP4425A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 85)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Adjustments 81
2012-02-23 Table of Contents Index 401-805M
Press Wheel Centering
If one press wheel is running in the seed trench, or the
wheels are not centered over the trench, the angle
of
the press wheel assembly can be adjusted as follows:
Refer to Figure 105
1.
Determine how far, and in which direction, the press
wheel assembly needs to move to center the wheels.
2. Raise planter and install lift assist cylinder locks. See
“Lift Cylinder Lock-Up” on page 27.
3. Loosen the
1 ⁄
2
inch hex-head bolts and .
Note: Do not loosen the square-head bolts forward of the
hex-head bolts.
4. Turn the hex head cam under the forward hex
head jam bolt , and move the required amount.
5. Tighten both hex head bolts and .
If press wheel adjustments do not provide satisfactory
furrow closing, your conditions may require alternate
press wheels. A variety of wheel assemblies are
available. Consult your Great Plains dealer.
Figure 105
Press Wheel Centering
(View from beneath opener)
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2
1
4
1
2 3
4
3
2 3