Yetter 2962 User Manual

2962 R.U.M.D.D.F.O.

ROW UNIT MOUNTED DOUBLE DISC FERTILIZER OPENER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

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]

2565-731_REV_H • 03/2014

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)

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

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 those working with you and for you follow the precautions.

Finally, remember this an accident is usually caused by someone’s carelessness, neglect or oversight.

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 Seed Jet II. Working with unfamiliar equipment
can lead to accidents.

Safety shields must always be in place during operation.

Never park the gravity wagon on a steep incline or leave the equipment running unattended.

Never clean, lubricate or adjust a machine that is in motion. Always remove spark plug wire before performing
service.

Always replace safety shields after servicing.

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

Be sure the park brake is set before operating.

Do not allow children to operate this equipment.

Do not allow riders on the wagon or pickup.

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.

If operating on public roadways, where legal, be certain all lighting is operating properly and observe all traffic
laws.

Attach a slow moving vehicle emblem to the rear of the trailing implement.

Beware of increased stopping distances and control effort when operating with implements attached.

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

If seed or seed treatment is dusty or dirty, wear a full-face respirator.

FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

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BOLT TORQUE

Mounting bolts and hardware

Before operating the 2962 R.U.M.D.D.F.O. 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 2962 R.U.M.D.D.F.O. 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
hile handling and or maneuvering the opener during assembly. Failure to do so may lead to
personal injury.

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2962 R.U.M.D.D.F.O.

is very heavy. Pay extra attention to lifting techniques

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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PLANTER ADJUSTMENT

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PLANTER ADJUSTMENT

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ADJUSTING DEPTH

Row Unit Mounted Double-Disk Fertilizer openers will perform in conventional, reduced
and light no-till conditions but are not recommended for double-crop or tough no-till
conditions. The double-disk design limits penetration in no-till or double-crop conditions.
Single disk openers are better suited for no-till conditions.

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ADJUSTING FERTILIZER TO SEED FURROW

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