Great Plains YP1625A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 30)

26 YP1125A & YP1625A Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-625M Table of Contents Index 2013-08-13
Shut off Fan and Hydraulic Drive
1. Set circuit levers for seed box fan and optional
hydraulic meter drive to Neutral.
Set Tractor and Tongue
2. Raise and move planter to a level area.
3. If tractor movement during folding is not desired, put
tractor in Park and/or set parking brake.
4. This step is slightly different depending on hitch type:
Prepare 3-Point Hitch for Fold
Prepare Hydraulic Hitch for Fold
Refer to Figure 25
Raise Planter
Refer to Figure 26
5.
Set CFM Lift/Hitch switch to “Lift”.
6. Activate circuit lever to extend lift cylinders until
planter is fully raised.
7. Set circuit to Neutral to hold at lift.
8. On hydraulic hitch, return switch to “Hitch”.
9. Put tractor in Park and/or set parking brake, and shut
off tractor.
Install Lock Channels
Only wing (gauge wheel) lock cylinders need to be
installed for transport. The center is adequately
supported by the wing hooks and locks when folded.
For servicing, or to hold at lift when unfolded, also install
center section lift locks (see page 89)
Refer to Figure 27
10. Remove lift cylinder transport lock channels from
their storage positions.
11. Place transport lock channels on lift cylinders
located on gauge wheels.
a. Fully lower 3-point hitch. Continue at step 5.
a. Set CFM Lift/Hitch switch to “Hitch”.
b. Retract hitch cylinder to fully lower tongue.
Equipment Damage Risk:
Tongue must be lowered at start of fold to ensure that press
wheel assemblies remain clear of air system.
Figure 25
CFM: Prepare Hitch for Fold
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1
Figure 26
CFM: Raise Planter
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2
2
Figure 27
Transport Cylinder Lock in Use
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