2019-06-12
401-705M
YP3025A
Operating Instructions
38
82 Bu. Hopper Operation
Tipping Hazard:
Load an 82 bu. hopper only when mounted on the cart. A full
hopper can weigh over 5500 lbs (2500 kg), which is above the
lifting and balance capability of most tractors and farm
forklifts.
Fork lift height capability required is:
Planter lowered: 4 feet 2
5
/
8
inch (129 cm)
Planter raised: 6 feet 5
7
/
8
inch (198 cm)
The hopper includes a level sensor which is not
factory-installed. If you desire to use the sensor,
install it prior to first use of the hopper. See page 173.
Adding Seed to 82 bu. Hopper
1. When using new meters for the first time, or at the
start of each season, measure out approximately
4 gallons (15 liters) of seed into a pail. Add
3
/
8
cup
(120 ml) of lubricant to the pail. Mix and pour into air
box before mounting hopper.
2. Put tractor in Park.
3. Turn off seed box fan.
4. If the 82 bu. hopper is not yet on the Planter,
dismount any box or hopper present, and mount the
empty
82 bu. hopper. See “
5. Open slide gate at base of hopper. Open lid.
6. Measure the lubricant required, and if loading seed
by bag, determine the amount of lubricant per bag.
If loading with a hydraulic auger, see “
” on page 36. Lower walkboard railing as
necessary.
Entanglement, Chemical and Falling Hazards:
Observe all safety precautions for material handling and use
of loading equipment (particularly augers).
Auger height capability required is:
ProBox, Planter lowered: 8 feet 9
3
/
8
inch (2.68 m)
ProBox, Planter raised: 11 feet
3
/
4
inch (3.37 m)
82bu hopper, Planter lowered: 9 feet
1
/
4
inch (2.75 m)
82bu hopper, Planter raised: 11 feet 3
3
/
8
inch (3.44 m)
7. Add seed, mixing in lubricant continuously or per bag.
Approximate capacity of 82 bu. bulk seed hopper,
in bushels, at 10 inch increments.
System Plugging Risk:
Do not use liquid seed treatments.
Figure 40
82 bu. Hopper Capacities (bu.)
22958
