YP3025A
Operating Instructions
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2019-06-12
401-705M
150 Bu. Hopper Operation
Tipping Hazard:
Load a 150 bu. hopper only when mounted on the cart. A full
hopper can weigh over 10000 lbs (4500 kg), which is above
the lifting and balance capability of most tractors and farm
forklifts.
The 150 bu. hopper is incompatible with the optional
cart-mounted liquid fertilizer system. The sides of the
hopper extend into the space occupied by the tank
system.
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 150 bu. Hopper
1. When using new meters for the first time, or at the
start of each season, measure out approximately
8 gallons (30 liters) of seed into a pail. Add 1 cup
(240 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 150 bu. hopper is not yet on the Planter,
dismount any box or hopper present, and mount the
empty
150 bu. hopper. See “
5. Open slide gates at base of hoppers. Open lids.
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.
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)
150 bu. hopper, Planter lowered:
9 feet 6
1
/
4
inch (2.9 m)
150 bu. hopper, Planter raised:
11 feet 9
3
/
8
inch (3.59 m)
7. Add seed, mixing in lubricant continuously or per
bag.
Approximate capacity of 150 bu. bulk seed
hopper, in bushels, at 10 inch increments.
Entanglement, Chemical and Falling Hazards:
Observe all safety precautions for material handling and use
of loading equipment (particularly augers).
System Plugging Risk:
Do not use liquid seed treatments.
Figure 41
150 bu Hopper Capacities (bu)
22959
