Yetter 2967-122 User Manual

FLOATING RESIDUE MANAGER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

2565-415_REV_A – UPDATED 03/09

YETTER MANUFACTURING CO.
FOUNDED 1930

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

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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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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.

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

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 others 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 PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

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ASSEMBLY

2910/2995/2996 MOUNTING BRACKET

1. Remove 3/8 x 2-1/2" roll pin from end of 1-1/2" diameter shank and remove coulter.

2. 2910 Coulter-Bolt the top mount plate to the third set of holes in the mounting bracket with two

1/2 x 1-1/2" bolts, lockwashers and nuts.

2995/2996 Coulter-Bolt the top mount plate to the second set of holes in the mounting bracket
with two 1/2 x 1-1/2" bolts, lockwashers and hex nuts.

3. Slide bracket over pivot casting, reinstall coulter on shank and reinsert roll pin.

4. Install and tighten 5/8" setscrew in lock collar to 110 ft./lb. torque maximum.

5. Attach floating residue manager stem to mounting bracket with two 1/2 x 3-1/2" bolts and lock

hex nuts at desired height.

6. Assemble spoke wheels (2 per row) and attach to floating residue manager stem.

SPOKE WHEEL ASSEMBLY

1. Before assembling spoke wheel, bearing

assembly and hub cap, remove the seal
from the exposed side of the bearing in the hub and bearing
assembly if you wish touse the zerk to grease the bearing,
otherwise the bearing is sealed.

2. When assembling spoke wheel, bearing

assembly and hub cap, be sure to align the grease fitting hole with the hole in the spoke
wheel and the groove in hub cap to assure
proper greasing of wheel and hub assembly.

3. Assemble spoke wheel, bearing assembly and hub cap as shown on the parts identification

page. Be sure to install the 11/16" spacers and bearing shields. Stagger spoke wheels so
that half of the rows have a left wheel leading and half of the rows have a right wheel leading.
Torque 150 ft.lbs.

4. Fill hub and bearing with general purpose grease if seal was removed from bearing in step 1.

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MAINTENANCE

BEARING ASSEMBLY AND LUBRICATION

Practice Safety

Understand and practice safe service procedures before doing work. Follow ALL the
operating, maintenance and safety information in the equipment operator manual.
Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, when performing any
maintenance or adjustments. Keep work area clean and dry. Use adequate lighting
for the job. Use only tools, jacks and hoists of sufficient capacity for the job.
Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep hands, feet, and
clothing from power-driven moving and rotating parts. Disengage all power and
operate controls to relieve pressure. Lower equipment to the ground and stop the
engine. Remove the key. Wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
Securely support any machine elements with blocks or safety stands that must be
raised for service work.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damaged equipment
immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Remove any buildup of grease, oil, or
debris.
Make sure all guards are in place and properly secured when maintenance work is
completed.

Assembly

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MAINTENANCE

NOTE: Be certain to align the grease fitting with the slot in the wheel and the

hubcap so that the grease can flow freely.

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IMPORTANT: THE 2527-530 WASHER MUST BE INSTALLED OR THE WHEEL
AND HUB ASSEMBLY WILL FALL OFF DURING USE.