Great Plains 2525P Operator Manual - Manual (Page 67)

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Meter Maintenance
Cleaning Out Meters
Note: Shut off sliding seed tubes, or ensure that seed
box and seed tubes are empty, before cleaning out
seed meters.
If residual seed needs to be recovered, position tarp or
buckets under the opener(s) whose meter(s) you will be
cleaning out.
Singulator Plus Meter Clean-Out
Refer to Figure 80 and Figure 81
1.
Remove retaining clip and pull out the pin.
2. Pull out on tab . This allows seed to fall out the
seed delivery tube. A second tab appears near
the meter base indicating that the clean-out is open.
3. Rotate meter wheel:
• On 20 Series, remove the wheel retainer , pull
the meter wheel out slightly, and rotate it clock-
wise to clear seed from the top of the meter.
• On 25 Series, disengage the drive coupler (see
Figure 37 on page 33), and rotate the wheel
counter-clockwise to clear seed from the top of
the meter.
4. For thorough cleaning and inspection, completely
remove the seed wheel.
5. Shake clean-out door tab a few times to clear any
seed in its pocket.
6. Re-seat wheel if moved, and re-install wheel
retainer
. Close cleanout door , . Re-insert pin
and secure with clip . Re-engage drive coupler (on
25 Series).
Finger Pickup Meter Clean-Out
Refer to Figure 82
1.
Pull cleanout door away from the opening and
allow seed to fall.
2. Disengage the drive coupler (see Figure 37 on
page 33), and rotate the wheel counter-clockwise to
clear seed from the pickup fingers.
3. Close cleanout door . Re-engage drive coupler.
Figure 80
Singulator Clean-Out Pin
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4
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Figure 81
Singulator Clean-Out Open
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2
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Figure 82
Finger Clean-Out Open
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