Great Plains YP Fertilizer User Manual
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Installation Instructions 1
Fertilizer System
Yield-Pro Planters
Used with:
• YP1625
General Information
These instructions explain how to install a complete Fertilizer System. These kit add tanks, a ground drive pump
and two boom systems to a YP1625 planter that presently
has no fertilizer components.
These instructions apply to an installation of all of:
Kit Kit Description
407-122A YP FERTILIZER TANK KIT
407-133A YP 1625 FERT BOOM ONLY ASSY
407-134A YP1225 & Y1625 FERT PUMP ONLY
407-137A YP16 HI-RATE FERT MANIFOLD KIT
The 407-133A low rate or starter system is presumed to
be connected to the 407-122A tank system via the 407134A ground drive pump.
The 407-137A high rate system is presumed to be connected to a customer-provisioned pump and material supply system.
Each set of kits upgrades an entire planter.
When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions
and warnings are serious - follow without exception.
!
Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Figure 1
Tanks and Inlet Installed
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Tools Required
• current YP1625 Parts Manual (401-226P)
current YP1625 Operator Manual (401-226M)
• basic hand tools, including:
- pipe or tubing cutter,
- brush for liquid pipe sealant
• hoist or lift with a capacity of 500 pounds (227 kg)
• about two dozen UV-resistant cable ties at least 8
inches long
Notations and Conventions
“Left” and “Right” are facing in the
direction of machine travel. An orientation rose in the line art illustrations
shows the directions of Left, Right,
Front, Back, Up, Down.
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F
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Call-Outs
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11 13
to
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to
Single-digit callouts identify components in
the currently referenced Figure or Figures.
These numbers may be reused for different
items from page to page.
Two-digit callouts reference affected existing
parts from the table on page 35. The descriptions match those in your Parts Manual.
Three-digit callouts reference new parts from
the new parts lists beginning on page 28.
The descriptions match those on the cartons,
bags or item tags, as well as descriptions
your updated Parts Manual.
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Before You Start
Review these instructions, with the following objectives at
each step:
• Inventory: examine any called-for sub-assemblies
and make sure all parts are present.
• Inventory: Select any called-for individual parts
and group them according to steps.
• Comprehension: make sure you understand
where each part or assembly is installed, and
what tools are required for the task.
Pre-Assembly Preparation
Work Location
1. Move the planter to a location with:
• ample clearance for folding and unfolding,
• ample clearance for the hoist or lift,
• protected from wind,
• adequate illumination, and;
• a clean surface for easily recovering any dropped
parts.
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Prepare Planter
2. Hitch the planter to a suitable tractor per the instructions in the Operator Manual. Folding, unfolding,
raising, lowering, and simulated field operations are
necessary during this installation.
3. Secure the planter per the Parking instructions in the
Operator Manual (401-226M). Put the tractor in Park
and set the parking brake.
4. To provide convenient access to mount points,
remove any seed box or seed hopper* present.
Empty any hopper before removal.
* The fertilizer tanks are incompatible with the 150bu
hopper. Their mounting brackets use the same mount
points as 150bu hardware. If that was the seed container in use, it must be replaced by an 82bu hopper or
bulk seed boxes. Remove the empty hopper and all
frame hardware at tool bars.
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Install Tanks
This section installs most of the components of the 407122A kit.
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CAUTION
High profile hazard - install the tanks on a calm day or in a
location protected from wind.
Prepare Left Tank
Refer to Figure 2
5. The left tank and cradle is pre-assembled but does
not have an assembly part number. It is identified by
the mounting plate orientation. With the sight tube
2
facing forward, the plate is on the bottom right
(inside).
6. Remove and save the following parts:
Qty Call Part Description
4 803-027C NUT HEX 3/4-10 PLT
110
4 804-023C WASHER LOCK SPRING 3/4 PLT
114
2 806-050C U-BOLT 3/4-10 X 7 X 8 1/2
115
1
2
115
114
110
1
Figure 2
Left Tank, As Shipped
R
F
U
B
L
D
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Prepare Left Tank Plumbing
Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4
Each tank has a shut-off/clean-out assembly (left ,
R
right , and these are mirror images of each other).
The shut-off valve handles are to the inside (planter center) with handles pointing to planter rear when valves are
open.
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Tank Fittings ID
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F
D
Figure 3
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L
L
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Install Left Tank Elbow
Refer to Figure 4
7. Select the left shut-off/clean-out assembly , consisting of:
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Qty Call Part Description
1 830-052C EL 1 1/2MNPT X 1 1/2FNPT POLYP
137
2 830-045C AD 1 1/2MNPT POLYPROP
136
1 829-013C VALVE 1 1/2FNPT BALL POLYPROP
131
1 830-031C TEE 1 1/2FNPT POLYPROP
135
1 830-024C PL 1 1/2MNPT POLYPROP
134
1 830-094C AD 1 1/2MNPT X 1 1/2HB POLYP
138
8. Remove the elbow (which is only loosely pre-
137
assembled to the fittings).
9. Select and open the can of sealant
Qty Call Part Description
1 890-310C RECTORSEAL 21 BLK THD SEALANT
147
10. Apply sealant to the male threads of the elbow ,
and thread it into the 1
1
⁄
in FNPT bulkhead at the
2
137
bottom of the tank. Close can when not in use.
Refer to Figure 5
11. Using a hoist or lift, position the U-bolt plate of the
cradle against the rear face of the left end of the
mainframe tool bar .
12. Loosely install the U-bolts , washers (not
shown in photo) and nuts (not shown in photo).
5
115
110
114
13. Adjust the position of the cradle as far to the left (outside) as possible. Tighten the nuts.
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137
5
131
138
Figure 4
Left Tank Fittings
115
135
134
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U
B
L
D
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14. Select the left shut-off/clean-out assembly . Oper-
L
ate the valve handle to the closed position. After
installation, the handle needs to be down in this position. Rotate the handle to open.
15. Apply sealant to the male threads of the forward
adaptor . Thread the fitting assembly into the
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tank elbow. Adjust final rotation to place valve handle
to correct side so that handle closed will be down.
Figure 5
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Left Tank Cradle Mount
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Prepare Right Tank
Refer to Figure 6
16. The right tank and cradle is pre-assembled but does
not have an assembly part number. It is identified by
the mounting plate orientation. With the sight tube
2
facing forward, the plate is on the bottom left
(inside).
17. Remove and save the following parts:
Qty Call Part Description
4 803-027C NUT HEX 3/4-10 PLT
110
4 804-023C WASHER LOCK SPRING 3/4 PLT
114
2 806-050C U-BOLT 3/4-10 X 7 X 8 1/2
115
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2
Install Right Tank Elbow
Refer to Figure 7
18. Select the right shut-off/clean-out assembly , consisting of:
Qty Call Part Description
1 830-052C EL 1 1/2MNPT X 1 1/2FNPT POLYP
137
2 830-045C AD 1 1/2MNPT POLYPROP
136
1 829-013C VALVE 1 1/2FNPT BALL POLYPROP
131
1 830-031C TEE 1 1/2FNPT POLYPROP
135
1 830-024C PL 1 1/2MNPT POLYPROP
134
1 830-094C AD 1 1/2MNPT X 1 1/2HB POLYP
138
19. Remove the elbow .
20. Apply sealant to the male threads of the elbow ,
and thread it into the 1
bottom of the tank.
137
1
⁄
in FNPT bulkhead at the
2
R
137
115
136
137
Figure 6
Right Tank, As Shipped
136
135
131
138
Figure 7
Right Tank Fittings
114
134
110
U
R
F
1
B
L
D
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U
R
F
B
L
D
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Refer to Figure 8
21. Using a hoist or lift, position the U-bolt plate of the
cradle against the rear face of the right end of the
mainframe tool bar .
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22. Loosely install the U-bolts , washers (not
shown in photo) and nuts (not shown in photo).
23. Adjust the position of the cradle as far to the right
(outside) as possible. Tighten the nuts.
24. Select the right shut-off/clean-out assembly .
Operate the valve handle to the closed position. After
installation, the handle needs to be down in this position. Rotate the handle to open.
25. Apply sealant to the male threads of the forward
adaptor . Thread the fitting assembly into the
tank elbow. Adjust final rotation to place valve handle
to correct side so that handle closed will be down.
136
115
110
114
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Install Tank Interconnect Fittings
Refer to Figure 9
26. Select sets of mounting hardware, consisting of
(quantities are for both sets):
Qty Call Part Description
2 506-365D WET BOOM FLAT HOSE BRACKET
120
2 890-522C MUFFLER CLAMP 2.50 SIZE (which
148
27. Disassemble one of the clamps.
includes the bracket, U-bolt and nuts)
R
F
U
D
2
Figure 8
Right Tank Cradle Mount
120
B
L
Figure 9
Tank Interconnect Mounts
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148
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Refer to Figure 10
28. At each lower front corner of the seed box manifold,
remove and save the existing:
Qty Call Part Description
2 802-078C HHCS 1/4-20X5/8 GR5
11
2 803-006C NUT HEX 1/4-20 PLT
12
2 804-006C WASHER LOCK SPRING 1/4 PLT
13
29. Attach the bare bracket to the front lower left
corner of the manifold, using the saved fasteners.
30. Attach the still-assembled other bracket to the
front lower right corner of the manifold, using the
saved fasteners.
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120
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F
U
D
120
B
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Interconnect Mount Points
11
Figure 10
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12
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Refer to Figure 11
31. Select the inter-tank double-tee fitting assembly, consisting of:
Qty Call Part Description
1 830-045C AD 1 1/2MNPT POLYPROP
136
2 830-031C TEE 1 1/2FNPT POLYPROP
135
4 830-094C AD 1 1/2MNPT X 1 1/2HB POLYP
138
R
138
138
U
B
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138
136
Refer to Figure 12 and Figure 11
32. Mount the inter-tank assembly on the left bracket
120
. Orient the tee assembly so that the left tee
faces to planter rear, and the right tee faces forward.
Use the removed clamp around the center adap-
136
tor or inside end of the right tee.
148
Install Quick-Fill Inlet
Refer to Figure 13
33. Select the quick-fill inlet assembly, consisting of:
Qty Call Part Description
1 148-410D VALVE MOUNT PLATE
103
1 411-273D VALVE MNT CLAMP PLT
118
1 502-060D DUST PLUG CHAIN 10
119
4 802-047C HHCS 1/2-13X6 GR5
124
4 803-147C NUT HEX NYLOCK 1/2-13
127
4 804-016C WASHER FLAT 1/2 SAE PLT
129
1 805-010C PIN HAIR COTTER .094
130
1 829-048C VALVE - 1 1/2FNPT X 2FCL POLYP
132
1 830-094C AD 1 1/2MNPT X 1 1/2HB POLYP
138
1 830-186C PL 2MCL POLY-GLASS
140
34. Partially disassemble the mounting hardware by
removing the four
clamp plate . Do not remove the bolts securing
the valve body to the mount.
118
1
⁄
in nuts and the mount
2
127
F
R
F
D
U
D
L
Tank Interconnect Assembly
135
Figure 11
148
Figure 12
Tank Interconnect Mounted
127
118
132
138
B
L
129
Figure 13
Quick-Fill Inlet Assembly
138
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120
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130
119
140
124
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Refer to Figure 14
35. Position the mount plate with valve assembly
under the rear tool bar directly aft of the intercon-
nect tee assembly. Orient so that the quick-disconnect plug end of the assembly faces to the rear.
Place the clamp plate on the tool bar top and
secure with
140
1
⁄
in nuts .
2
103
1
118
127
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Install Inter-Tank Hoses
These hoses are cut-to-length from a coil supplied.
Excess material is supplied, so there will be some hose
left over.
Install Left Tank Hose
Refer to Figure 15
36. Select:
Qty Call Part Description
2 800-125C CLAMP WRM DRV#28 SS(1.31-2.25)
122
37. Select the coil of:
Qty Call Part Description
- 990-181R HOSE 1 1/2 ID 150PSI EPDM
151
38. From the adaptor at the tee on the left tank bottom fittings assembly, route the hose to the
adaptor at the left end of the inter-tank fitting
assembly. Route clear of planter moving parts.
39. Slide the end of the hose, and a clamp onto the
left end adaptor of the inter-tank fitting assem-
bly. Secure clamp.
40. Leaving some slack in the hose, cut it to length back
at the left tank tee. Place a clamp over the hose
end and secure to the tank tee.
148
138
151
122
148
122
148
R
F
U
D
1
127
140
Figure 14
Quick-Fill Mount Point
B
L
Figure 15
Left Inter-Tank Hose
118
103
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122
138
122
151
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Install Right Tank Hose
Refer to Figure 16
41. Select:
Qty Call Part Description
2 800-125C CLAMP WRM DRV#28 SS(1.31-2.25)
122
42. Select the coil of:
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Qty Call Part Description
- 990-181R HOSE 1 1/2 ID 150PSI EPDM
151
43. From the adaptor at the right tank fitting assembly tee, route the hose through the right bracket/
clamp ( , ) to the adaptor at the right end
120 148 148
138
151
of the inter-tank fitting assembly.
44. Slide the end of the hose, and a clamp onto the
right end adaptor of the inter-tank fitting assem-
138
122
bly. Secure clamp.
45. Leaving some slack in the hose, cut it to length back
at the right tank tee. Place a clamp over the
122
hose end and secure to the tank tee.
46. Tighten the nuts on the right bracket/clamp ( ,
148
).
120
Install Quick-Fill Hose
47. Select:
Qty Call Part Description
2 800-125C CLAMP WRM DRV#28 SS(1.31-2.25)
122
48. Select the coil of:
Qty Call Part Description
- 990-181R HOSE 1 1/2 ID 150PSI EPDM
151
R
F
122
151
U
D
B
148
L
Figure 16
Right Inter-Tank Hose
122
151
120
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122
Refer to Figure 17
49. From the (front) hose-barb adaptor end of the quickfill fitting assembly, route the hose to the left tee of
the inter-tank fitting assembly.
50. Slide the end of the hose, and a clamp onto the
left tee of the inter-tank fitting assembly. Secure
138
122
Figure 17
Quick-Fill Hose
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with clamp.
51. Leaving some slack in the hose, cut it to length back
at the quick-fill inlet. Place a clamp over the
122
hose end and secure to the inlet.
Deferred Tank Items
The tank kit includes hose used at the pump. It is deferred
until after pump installation, under the topic “Install
Pump-Strainer Hose” on page 12.
The supply hose from the inter-tank fittings to the manifold(s) is not yet installed. It is deferred until after pump
installation, under the topic “Install Supply Line from
Tanks” on page 12.
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Install Ground Drive with Pump
This section installs most of the components of the 407134A kit.
Refer to Figure 18,
which depicts the planter with row units removed for clarity.
The ground drive pump is installed on the left wing, at or
near the plates supporting the drive-line clutch.
If you are replacing a hydraulic fertilizer pump as part of
this installation, perform the installation per the instructions for that update kit (407-149M).
Determine Ground Drive Location
These instructions do not specify a precise location for
mounting the new ground drive, due to the wide variety of
factory configurations and end user modifications.
The hose connections to the fertilizer feed line, strainerto-pump line and pump-to-distribution manifold permit
considerable flexibility in placement of strainer and pump.
The strainer requires a vertical surface with mounting
holes, typically the inside or outside of either plate of the
wing drive shaft bracket.
The optimal placement for the drive unit itself is halfway
between rows (row units or row unit pairs in twin-row).
These instructions assume that the strainer is to be
mounted inside the wing drive shaft brackets, on the
inboard plate, and the ground drive assembly is mounted
about a foot outboard of the wing drive shaft brackets.
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Figure 18
Location of Components
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Install Strainer
Refer to Figure 20
52. Select the strainer assembly , which does not have
a specific part number as an assembly.
53. If necessary, adjust inlet elbow so that it points
up (or down) so that the hose can exit the mount
area.
54. If the mount plate is pre-assembled to the valve,
remove the three sets of bolts , nuts , wash-
293 292
ers and lock washers .
1
300
289 290
292
293
289
290
1
293
300
Figure 19
Strainer Components
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Install Strainer Mount
Refer to Figure 20 (shown without strainer for clarity)
55. Make sure that at least two of the four slotted holes
in the mount can be aligned with holes at your
intended mounting point (in this illustration, the left
side of the inboard plate of the left wing drive shaft
bracket).
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1
290
292
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293
293
R
F
U
B
L
D
Mount is intended to place with the short bent
end to planter rear and facing away from the mounting surface.
56. Insert each bolt end through at least two of the
four holes in the mount and the frame plate .
57. Add the removed flat washer , lock washer
and nut to each bolt and finger tighten.
58. Hand-position valve/strainer assembly to determine:
• mounting clearance,
• hose clearance,
• operator access,
• clearance for valve operation,
• preferred inlet elbow orientation, and
• clearance for strainer maintenance.
59. Adjust mount to provide suitable final position
and tighten bolts/nuts.
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290
288
289
289
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Install Ground Drive Assembly
Refer to Figure 21, which depicts the ground drive with guards
removed. Guards may be left in place until final sprocket mounting.
60. Select:
Qty Call Part Description
1 407-146K FERTILIZER PUMP DRIVE
199
4 806-102C U-BOLT 3/4-10 CORNER 7 SQ
296
4 804-025C WASHER FLAT 3/4 SAE PLT
295
4 804-023C WASHER LOCK SPRING 3/4 PLT
294
4 803-027C NUT HEX 3/4-10 PLT
291
288
296
Figure 20
Install Strainer Mount
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F
L
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U
R
B
D
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1
291
199
1
Figure 21
Install Ground Drive
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61. Position the two U-bolts over the tool bar at
the mount location.
62. Use a hoist or lift to hold the drive assembly at
the mount point. Insert the U-bolts . Temporarily hold the assembly in place with four nuts
(not shown in figure).
63. Remove one nut at a time. Place a flat washer
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(not shown), lock washer (not shown) and
291
nut on the U-bolt. Tighten each until the drive
assembly’s mount is flat against the tool bar.
Tighten to torque spec.
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Install Pump-Strainer Hose
64. Select (from the 407-122A tank parts):
Qty Call Part Description
- 990-082R HOSE 1 ID 200PSI EPDM
150
1 800-123C CLAMP WRM DRV #16 SS (.68-1.5)
121
1 800-125C CLAMP WRM DRV#28 SS(1.31-2.25)
122
65. Route hose from strainer outlet to pump inlet .
66. Connect hose at inlet and secure with clamp
121
.
150
67. Allowing some slack in hose, back at pump inlet ,
cut hose to length.
68. Secure hose to pump inlet with clamp .
1 2
2
2
122
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U
D
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2
150
122
B
1
L
Install Supply Line from Tanks
This section connects the tanks to the ground drive pump
system.
69. Select (from the 407-122A tank parts):
Qty Call Part Description
- 990-082R HOSE 1 ID 200PSI EPDM
150
2 800-125C CLAMP WRM DRV#28 SS(1.31-2.25)
122
12 - - cable ties
Refer to Figure 23
70. Route the hose from the inter-tank tee assembly…
Figure 22
Install Strainer Mount
Figure 23
Supply Hose at Inter-Tank
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