Press wheel centering – Great Plains YP825A3P Operator Manual User Manual
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Adjustments
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2013-05-28
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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 76
1.
Determine how far, and in which direction, the press
wheel assembly needs to move to center the wheels.
2.
Raise planter. Secure with blocks or jack stands.
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 76
Press Wheel Centering
(View from beneath opener)
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2
1
4
1
2
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4
3
2
3