Yetter 2961-010-015 User Manual

2961-010

CUT AND MOVE

COULTER/RESIDUE MANAGER

OPERATORS & PARTS MANUAL

YETTER MANUFACTURING CO.
FOUNDED 1930

Colchester, IL 62326-0358
Toll free: 800/447-5777
309/776-3222 (Fax)
Website: www.yetterco.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

OPENER

2565-493_REV_B  09/10

FOREWORD

You’ve just joined an exclusive but rapidly
growing club.

For our part, we want to welcome you to the
group and thank you for buying a Yetter product.

We hope your new Yetter products will help you
achieve both goals-increase your productivity and
increase your efficiency so that you may generate
more profit.

This operator’s manual has been designed into
four major sections: Foreword, Safety
Precautions, Installation Instructions and Parts
Breakdown.

This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates

important safety messages in the manual.

When you see this symbol, be alert to the
possibility of PERSONAL INJURY and carefully
read the message that follows.

The word NOTE is used to convey information
that is out of context with the manual text. It
contains special information such as
specifications, techniques and reference
information of a supplementary nature.

The word IMPORTANT is used in the text when
immediate damage will occur to the machine due
to improper technique or operation. Important will

apply to the same information as specified by
note only of an immediate and urgent nature.

It is the responsibility of the user to read the
operator’s manual and comply with the safe and
correct operating procedure and to lubricate and
maintain the product according to the
maintenance schedule in the operator’s manual.

The user is responsible for inspecting his
machine and for having parts repaired or
replaced when continued use of the product
would cause damage or excessive wear to the
other parts.

It is the user’s responsibility to deliver his
machine to the Yetter dealer who sold him the
product for service or replacement of defective
parts, which are covered by the warranty policy.

If you are unable to understand or follow the
instructions provided in this publication, consult
your local Yetter dealer or contact:

YETTER MANUFACTURING CO.

309/776-4111
800/447-5777

309/776-3222 (FAX)
Website: www.yetterco.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

WARRANTY

Yetter Manufacturing warrants all products manufactured and sold by it against defects in material. This
warranty being expressly limited to replacement at the factory of such parts or products as shall appear to
be defective after inspection. This warranty does not obligate the Company to bear cost of labor in
replacement of parts. It is the policy of the Company to make improvements without incurring obligations to
add them to any unit already sold. No warranty is made or authorized to be made, other than herein set
forth. This warranty is in effect for one year after purchase.

Dealer ___________________________________________________

Yetter Manufacturing warrants its own products only and cannot be responsible for damages to
equipment on which mounted.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ..................................................................................................................................... 2

WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................... 2

SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................ 4

CAUTION.......................................................................................................................................... 4

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................... 5-9

OPERATION PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................ 9

PLANTER ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................ 10

OPERATION................................................................................................................................... 11

MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................... 12-17

PARTS IDENTIFICATION ....................................................................................................... 18-24

TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................... 25

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SAFETY

A brief description of signal words that may be used in this manual:

CAUTION: Used as a general reminder of good safety practices or to direct attention to unsafe practices.

WARNING: Denotes a specific potential hazard.

DANGER: Denotes the most serious specific potential hazard.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

You can make your farm a safer place to live and work if you observe the safety precautions given. Study
these precautions carefully and insist that they be followed by those working with you and for you.

WARNING

Never clean, lubricate or adjust a machine that is in motion. Always lower or block the implement before
performing service.

If machine must be serviced in the raised position, jack or block it up to prevent it from accidentally falling
and injuring someone.

Do not allow riders on the tractor or implement.

Use speeds and caution dictated by the terrain being traversed. Do not operate on any slope steep enough
to cause tipping or loss of control.

Be sure all personnel are clear of the immediate area before operating.

Read and understand the operator’s manual and require all other persons who will operate the equipment
to do the same.

Be familiar with all tractor and implement controls and be prepared to stop engine and implements quickly in
an emergency.

CAUTION

Consult your implement and tractor operator’s manual for correct and safe operating practices.

Beware of towed implement width and allow safe clearance.

FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN PERSONEL INJURY OR DEATH.

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STEP 1.

washer, and lock nuts.

Attach the 2961-200 Coulter Bracket to the planter row unit, using three ½” x 1-1/2” bolts, flat

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STEP 2.

bolt, 5/8” x 4-1/2” bolt, 21/32” spacer bushing and lock nuts.

STEP 3.

blade and hub cap to the hub/bearing assembly using 4) 5/16” x 1-1/4” carriage bolts and lock nuts.
NOTE: When assembling the blade, hub cap and bearing hub, be sure the slot in the blade is in alignment
with small hole in bearing hub and groove on inside of hub cap.

Attach the 2961-300 coulter arm adjustment plate to the coulter bracket using a 5/8” x 1-3/4”

Assemble the 5/8” x 3” d-bolt, 3/16” thick flat washer onto the hub/bearing. Now attach the

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STEP 4.

hex nut. Torque 150 ft.lbs.

Attach the blade/hub assembly to the coulter arm using the 5/8” x 3” D-bolt, lock washer and

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STEP 5.

Torque to 80 ft. lbs.

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Laterally align blade with planter opener blades. Tighten bolts securing bracket to the planter.

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STEP 6.

hand and left hand assemblies. Also, be sure the slot in the R.M. wheel is in alignment with small hole in
bearing and the groove on inside of hub cap. Assemble the 5/8” x 4” d-bolt and 3/16 thick flat washer onto
the bearing hub. Now attach the residue manager wheel and hub cap to the bearing hub using 4) 5/16” x 1­1/2” carriage bolts and lock nuts.

NOTE: When assembling the residue manager wheel, hub cap and bearing hub; make right

STEP 7.

shield, ¼” flat washer and attach to the 2967-247 – stem using lock washer and installed in the rear hole of
the 2967-247 stem. Torque 150 ft.lbs.

Onto the residue manager wheel assembly, install the 2967-302 – ¾” spacer, 2967-336 –

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STEP 8.

lock nut. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE BOLT!

Install a ½” x 3-1/2” bolt into the lower rear hole of the 2961-200 coulter bracket and secure with

STEP 9.

The universal model that fits on JD 7200/1700 series planters can be mounted two ways (See
Figure 1). The front set of holes is to mount these models on planter units with light duty or heavy duty cast
lower parallel arms. The rear set of holes is for planter units with heavy-duty welded lower parallel arms.

MOUNTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR JOHN DEERE 7200/1700 SERIES

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

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STEP 10.

and insert the 6100-321 adjustment pin through the parts and secure with 1/8” hairpin cotter.

Install the residue manager wheel/stem assembly onto the 2961-200 coulter bracket weldment

OPERATION PRECAUTIONS

STOP!!!

Read this before using the Yetter product.

- MACHINE OPERATION

IMPORTANT: failure to properly set the planter frame height and levelness can
result in less than successful operation of the planter and the Yetter product and
may result in damaged equipment. All operators should read and thoroughly
understand the instructions given prior to using the Yetter product.

NOTE: DO NOT use this product if the planter is not adjusted properly!

Leveling the planter:
With the planter lowered to proper operating height (Usually 20”-22”). Read the
planter operator’s manual for recommended setting. Check to be sure the toolbar
and row unit parallel arms are level fore and aft. Re-check when the planter is in the
field and has been fully loaded with seed, fertilizer, granular chemicals, etc. Also, a
field check with a bubble level on the frame should be made of the hitch height to ensure
level operation front to back.

It is important for the planter to operate level laterally. Tire pressure must be maintained
at pressures specified by the manufacturer.

Field and actual planting conditions change and will dictate planter frame heights. You
must ensure that the row unit parallel arms are approximately parallel with the ground.
IMPORTANT: For proper operation of the planter attachments and row units, it is
imperative that the planter toolbars and row unit parallel arms be level side-to-side and
front-to-rear. The toolbar frame should operate at a 20”-22” height from the planting
surface. Check the manufacturer’s operator’s manual for instructions on how to adjust
the frame height and levelness.

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