Yetter 2963 Challenger User Manual
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2963 CHALLENGER
UNIT MOUNTED FERTILIZER OPENER (2009 or newer)
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PART 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: 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.
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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS……………………………………………………4 BOLT TORQUE……………………………………………………………….5 OPERATIONS PRECAUTIONS…...........................................................6 PLANTER ADJUSTMENTS………………………………………………….7 INSTALLATION……………………………………………………………8-10 ASSEMBLY…...................................................................................11-12 OPERATION…………………………………………………………………13 MAINTENANCE………………………………………………………….14-20 PARTS IDENTIFICATION………………………………………………21-25
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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 attachments. Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to accidents.
Never clean, lubricate or adjust a machine that is in motion.
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 children to operate this equipment.
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.
FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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BOLT TORQUE
Mounting bolts and hardware
Before operating the 2963 CHALLENGER 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 2963 CHALLENGER 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 2963 CHALLENGER is very heavy. Pay extra attention to lifting techniques while handling and or maneuvering the opener during assembly. Failure to do so may lead to personal injury.
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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. 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. Recheck 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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INSTALLATION
STEP 1. Attach the mount bracket to the planter row unit using 3) ½” x 1-1/2” bolts, flat washers and ½” hex lock nuts.
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INSTALLATION / ADJUSTMENT
STEP 1. Assemble an equal number of right hand and left hand openers to the planter. Install the coulter arm and spacer using 2) ½” x 3” bolts and ½” hex lock nuts. Fertilizer placement is shown for a right hand opener. NOTE: spacer is to be in the center at the 1” and 3” settings.
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