Yetter 2961-012 User Manual
2961-012
CUT AND FEED
COULTER/FERTILIZER
OPERATORS & PARTS MANUAL
2565-730_REV_B – 06/09
YETTER MANUFACTURING CO.
FOUNDED 1930
Colchester, IL 62326-0358
Toll free: 800/447-5777
309/776-3222 (Fax)
Website: www.yetterco.com
E-mail: info@yetterco.com
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: info@yetterco.com
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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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
CAUTION
Consult your implement and tractor operator’s manual for correct and safe operating practices. Be aware of towed
implement width and allow safe clearance.
CAUTION: SAFETY SIGNS
Safety decals are placed on the implement to alert the operator and others to the risk of personal injury or unsafe
operation during normal operations and servicing.
1. The safety decals must be kept clean and in good condition to ensure that they are legible.
2. Safety decals must be replaced if they are missing or illegible.
3. When components are replaced during repair or servicing, check that the new components include the necessary
safety signs.
4. Replacement safety decals may be obtained from your local dealer.
WARNING
Read these instructions carefully to acquaint yourself with the Equipment. Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead
to accidents.
Never park the equipment on a steep incline or leave the equipment running unattended.
Never clean, lubricate or adjust a machine that is in motion.
Always check that straps are secure.
Make sure latches are in pinned position when moving equipment.
Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
Do not allow riders on the equipment, trailer and/or pick-up.
Use speed and caution dictated by the terrain being traversed. Do not operate on any slope steep enough to cause
tipping or loss of control.
Read and understand the operator’s manual and require all other persons who will operate the equipment to do the
same.
If operating on public roadways, where legal, be certain all lighting is operating properly and observe all traffic laws.
Beware of increased stopping distances and control effort when operating with implements attached.
Be familiar with all controls and be prepared to stop equipment quickly in an emergency.
FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The 2961 CUT-N-FEED can be used as a R.H. opener or a L.H. opener, it is recommended that half
of the planter is R.H. assemblies and the other half if L.H. assemblies.
NOTE: The
and fertilizer tube are susceptible to bending.
For proper operation of the
Female “Nozzle Body” with orifice plates will be required. Yetter Manufacturing Co. does not supply these
parts.
Cover Page…………………………………………………………………………pg. 1
Foreword……………………………………………………………………………pg. 2
Safety Symbols and meanings………………..…………………………….……pg. 3
Table of Contents.…………………………………………………………………pg. 4
Torque Specifications..……………………………………………………………pg. 5
Operation…………………………………………………………………………...pg. 6
Adjustments…………………………………………………………………………pg. 7
Installation Instructions..……..……………………………………………………pg. 8-14
Liquid Fertilizer Application Rate & Pressure Chart……………………………pg. 15
Maintenance..………………………………………………………………………pg. 16-21
Parts Identification…………………………………………………………………pg. 22-25
Trouble Shooting…..………………………………………………………………pg. 26-27
2961 CUT-N-FEED is NOT recommended for use in rocky conditions as the coulter arm
2961 CUT-N-FEED, a ¼” NPT “Straight Stream” nozzle or a ¼” NPT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Several different styles of blades are available for every tillage practice, every soil type,
and every residue condition, so you can choose the one that’s right for you.
BLADE CHOICE
FACTOR SMOOTH (S) 13 WAVE (SW) 25 WAVE (MW)
SIZE 13" X X
14" X
AGGRESSIVE LOW X
MEDIUM
HIGH X X
SPEED SLOW X
NORMAL X X X
FAST X
SOIL DRY X X X
CONDITION DAMP/STICKY X
SANDY X X
HEAVY X X
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BOLT TORQUE
Mounting bolts and hardware
Before operating the 2961 CUT-N-FEED for the first time, check to be sure that all
hardware is tight. Check all hardware again after approximately 50 hours of operation
and at the beginning of each planting season.
All hardware used on the 2961 CUT-N-FEED is Grade 5 unless otherwise noted. Grade
5 cap screws are marked with three radial lines on the head. If hardware must be
replaced, be sure to replace it with hardware of equal size, strength and thread type.
Refer to the torque values chart when tightening hardware.
Important: Over tightening hardware can cause as much damage as when
under tightening. Tightening hardware beyond the recommended range can
reduce its shock load capacity.
The chart below is a guide for proper torque. Use it unless a specified torque is called out
elsewhere in the manual.
Torque is the force you apply to the wrench handle or the cheater bar, times the length of the
handle or bar.
Use a torque wrench whenever possible.
The following table shows torque in ft. lbs. for coarse thread hardware.
Lubricate all bearings and moving parts as assembled and make certain that they work freely.
WARNING: Never work around the toolbar/implement while in a raised position without using
safety lockups.
CAUTION: The
while handling and or maneuvering the opener during assembly. Failure to do so may lead to
personal injury.
2961 CUT-N-FEED is very heavy. Pay extra attention to lifting techniques
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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.
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
operator’s manual for instructions on how to adjust the frame height and
levelness.
. Check the manufacturer’s
All
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PLANTER ADJUSTMENT
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
2961 – CUT AND FEED™
STEP 1. Attach the 2967-281 mount bracket and the 2961-200 Coulter Bracket to the planter row unit,
using 2) ½” x 2” carriage bolts and 1) ½” x 2” hex bolt, flat washer, and lock nuts.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
2961 – CUT AND FEED™
STEP 2. Coulters can be assembled as right hand or left hand units. Attach the 2961-300 coulter arm
and the 2961-306 fertilizer coulter arm to the 2961-200 coulter bracket using the 5/8” x 7-1/2” bolt, 2961-307
2” spacer, 2961-309 ½” spacer (optional), 2961-301 spacer bushing and 5/8” lock nut. Also, on the 2961306-fertilizer arm use the 5/8” x 4-1/2” bolt and lock nut. On the 2961-300-coulter arm use the 5/8” x 1-3/4”
bolt and lock nut.
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