Yetter 2967-145 User Manual

RESIDUE MANAGER ATTACHMENT

YETTER/JOHN DEERE 7000

UNIT MOUNTED CONSERVATION COULTER

OPERATOR’S 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]

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PART IDENTIFICATION

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 implement will help you
achieve both increased productivity and
increased efficiency so that you may generate
more profit. This operator’s manual has been
designed into six major sections.

Foreword, Safety Precautions, assembly
instructions, Operation, parts identification and
troubleshooting.

It is important the owner/operator knows the
implement model number and serial number.
Write the serial and model number in the space
provided and use it in all correspondence when
referring to the implement.

Throughout the manual references may be made
to left side and right side. These terms are used
as viewed from the operator’s seat facing the
front of the tractor.

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

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, reference information
and other 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 that are covered by the warranty policy.

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

read the message that follows.

YETTER MANUFACTURING CO.

309/776-4111
800/447-5777

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

WARRANTY POLICY

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 will 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
damage 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 those working with you and for you follow
them.

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 install the transport lock pins and
bracket when transporting for any length of time or on public roadways.

If required to service unit in raised position, be sure to install all transport lock pins and locking bracket.

Be sure the implement is securely locked in the 3-point quick hitch before operating.

Do not allow children to operate this equipment.

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.

In operating on public roadways, where legal, be certain all lighting is operating properly and observe all
traffic laws. Ensure slow moving vehicle emblem on tractor is visible.

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

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.

Be aware of towed implement width and allow safe clearance.

FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH

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Table of Contents

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

SAFETY............................................................................................................................ 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................... 4

OPERATION PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................... 5

PLANTER ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................... 6

INSTALLATION............................................................................................................. 7-9

OPERATION................................................................................................................... 10

MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................11-16

PARTS IDENTIFICATION…………………………………………………………………17-18

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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. Re-check
been fully loaded
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.

with seed, fertilizer, granular chemicals, etc. Also,

when the planter is in the field and has

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PLANTER ADJUSTMENT

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INSTALLATION

ON JOHN DEERE 7000 COULTERS

1. Remove the 5/8 x 4” pivot bolt that attaches the unit coulter to the
bracket. Save the locknut for later use.

2. Loosely assemble the adjustment plate WA to the bracket/planter with ½”
x 2” bolt. Do not tighten this yet.

DANGER: DO NOT USE SPACER STRAP ON COMBO ARM

W.A. AS A HANDLE, FINGERS MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED ON
SHARP EDGE OF BLADE, USE ½” SQ. DRIVE SOCKET TOOLS TO
ADJUST THIS PART.

3. Assemble the combo arm w.a. to the unit coulter with 5/8” x 9” bolt, 2­9/32” spacer, 1-1/2” spacer and flat washer supplied. Use the 5/8”
locknut removed in step 1. Tighten this bolt securely. Tighten ½” x 2”
bolt.

4. Insert Combo Adjustment into appropriate hole to hold parts in position
and secure with hairpin cotter. *

5. Attach the spoke wheels to the ends of the combo arm.

NOTE: There are several different versions of the arm casting and bracket for the Deere unit
mounted coulter. There are slight variations between these parts that may require using
alternative combinations of parts (spacers) than out-lined in the above instructions. It may
also be necessary to use additional flat washers along with the spacers to achieve a
satisfactory fitment.

Do not be alarmed if the resulting fitment is not perfectly centered about the unit coulter
blade. It is acceptable for the wheels to be up to ½” off of centered perfectly.

* In some situations it may be preferable to replace the pin with a bolt
and nut for more secure attachment.

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INSTALLATION

ON Yetter 2960-100

1. Remove the 5/8 x 3-1/2” pivot bolt that attaches the unit coulter to the

bracket. Save the locknut for later use.

2. Loosely assemble the adjustment plate WA to the bracket/planter with ½”

x 2” bolt. Do not tighten this yet.

DANGER: DO NOT USE SPACER STRAP ON COMBO ARM

W.A. AS A HANDLE, FINGERS MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED ON
SHARP EDGE OF BLADE, USE ½” SQ. DRIVE SOCKET TOOLS TO
ADJUST THIS PART.

3. Assemble the combo arm w.a. to the unit coulter with 5/8” x 9” bolt, 2-

9/32” spacer, 1-7/8” spacer and flat washer supplied. Use the 5/8” locknut
removed in step 1. Tighten this bolt securely. Tighten ½” x 2” bolt.

4. Insert Combo Adjustment into appropriate hole to hold parts in position

and secure with hairpin cotter. *

5. Attach the spoke wheels to the ends of the combo arm.

Do not be alarmed if the resulting fitment is not perfectly centered about the
unit coulter blade. It is acceptable for the wheels to be up to ½” off of
centered perfectly.

* In some situations it may be preferable to replace the pin with a bolt
and nut for more secure attachment.

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INSTALLATION

ON KINZE COULTERS

1. Remove the 3/4” pivot bolt that attaches the unit coulter arm to the

bracket. Save the locknut for later use.

2. Before the adjustment plate w.a. can be used on Kinze planters the pivot

bolt hole must be drilled out to accommodate the ¾” bolt. Loosely
assemble the adjustment plate w.a. to the bracket/planter with ½” x 2” bolt.

DANGER: DO NOT USE SPACER STRAP ON COMBO ARM W.A. AS A HANDLE,

FINGERS MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED ON SHARP EDGE OF BLADE,
USE ½” SQ. DRIVE SOCKET TOOLS TO ADJUST THIS PART.

3. Assemble the combo arm w.a. to the unit coulter with 3/4” x 9” bolt, 2-1/8”

spacer, 1-19/32” spacer and flat washer supplied. Use the 3/4” locknut
removed in step 1. Tighten this bolt securely. Tighten ½” x 2” bolt.

4. Insert Combo Adjustment into appropriate hole to hold parts in position

and secure with hairpin cotter. *

5. Attach the spoke wheels to the ends of the combo arm.

NOTE: There are several different versions of the arm casting and bracket for the Kinze unit
mounted coulter. There are slight variations between these parts that may require using
alternative combinations of parts (spacers) than out-lined in the above instructions. It may
also be necessary to use additional flat washers along with the spacers to achieve a
satisfactory fitment.

Do not be alarmed if the resulting fitment is not perfectly centered about the unit coulter
blade. It is acceptable for the wheels to be up to ½” off of centered perfectly.

* In some situations it may be preferable to replace the pin with a bolt and nut
for more secure attachment.

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OPERATION

IMPORTANT: For proper operation, the planter frame must operate level (for, aft and side
to side) and at the correct height, typically 20”-22”.

ROW CLEANER DO’S AND DON’TS

1. DO NOT move soil; Residue Managers are designed to move crop residue

only.

2. DO NOT operate planter at slow speeds, ground speed affects how

aggressive the spoke wheels are; operate at sufficient speed (4-6 mph) to
maintain good residue flow.

3. DO NOT expect 100% of crop residue to be cleared, it is not necessary and

would necessitate engaging the soil. The width of path cleared depends on
ground conditions, depth setting and ground speed.

4. DO expect to see wheels occasionally quit turning, indicates ideal (shallow)

setting which is not moving soil.

5. DO adjust toolbar frame height 20”-22” and drawbar to “level” correctly.

Very important to ensure planter opener will follow ground contours
properly.

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MAINTENANCE

BEARING ASSEMBLY AND LUBRICATION

Regularly inspect the residue manager for loose or worn parts. Repair and replace as needed.

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.

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

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MAINTENANCE

Grease must fill this

Hubcap cavity.

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MAINTENANCE

Lubrication

CAUTION: To help prevent serious injury or death to you or others
caused by unexpected movement, service machine on a level surface.
Lower machine to ground or sufficiently lock or block raised machine
before servicing. If machine is connected to tractor, engage parking
brake and place transmission in "PARK", shut off engine and remove
key. If machine is detached from tractor, block wheels and use shop
stands to prevent movement.

CAUTION: Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust machine while in motion.

Use grease based on NLGI consistency numbers and the expected air
temperature range during the service interval.
Use a multi-purpose lithium, water resistant, moderate speed, and NLGI
grade #2 grease.
Other greases may be used if they meet the following NLGI Performance

Classification: GC-LB
IMPORTANT: Some types of grease thickener are not compatible with
others. Consult your grease supplier before mixing different types of
grease.
Alternative Lubricants

Conditions in certain geographical areas may require special lubricants and
lubrication practices which do not appear in the operator's manual. If there are
any questions, consult Yetter Manufacturing Co. to obtain latest information and
recommendation.

PART #

2967-404 13” TAPER TOOTH R.M. WHEEL 1.12 OZ
2967-602 13” SHARK TOOTH R.M. WHEEL 1.12 OZ
2967-186 FLOATER WHEEL KIT W/R.M. WHEEL 2.08 OZ
2967-596 HEAVY DUTY OR BEVEL R.M. WHEEL W/

FLOATER WHEEL KIT

DESCRIPTION

OUNCES OF GREASE

2.40 OZ

Storing Lubricants

Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean lubricants are used.
Use clean containers to handle all lubricants.
Store them in an area protected from dust, moisture and other contaminants.

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MAINTENANCE

Lubrication Symbols

Lubricate with grease at hourly interval indicated on symbol.

Lubrication Intervals

IMPORTANT: The recommended service intervals are based on normal

conditions; severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent
lubrication.

Perform each lubrication and service procedure at the beginning and end of each
season.
Clean grease fittings before using grease gun, to avoid injecting dirt and grit into
the bearing. Replace any lost or broken fittings immediately. If a fitting fails to
take grease, remove and clean thoroughly, replace fitting if necessary. Also
check for failure of adjoining parts.

BEARING REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION

1. If you wish to be able to grease the bearings in the hubs, remove the seal
from one side of the bearings as illustrated before assembly. Otherwise
the bearings may be left “sealed for life”.

2. When assembling the spoke wheels, bearing assembly and hubcap, be
sure to align the grease transfer hole in the spoke wheel with the groove in
the hubcap and hole in the hub to allow grease passage.

3. Install/assemble the wheels, hubs and caps. IMPORTANT: THE 2527­530 WASHER MUST BE INSTALLED OR THE WHEEL AND HUB
ASSEMBLY WILL FALL OFF DURING USE.

4. Grease the wheel/hub/bearing assembly.

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MAINTENANCE

Storing the Equipment

Store the machine in an area away from human activity
Store machine in RAISED position.
Install service locks on all wheel cylinders.
At the end of the season, the machine should be thoroughly inspected and
prepared for storage. Repair or replace any worn or damaged components to
prevent down time at the start of the next season. Store machine under cover
with all parts in operating condition.

• Clean machine thoroughly to remove all dirt, debris and crop residue,
which would hold moisture and cause rusting.

• Inspect machine for worn or broken parts. See your Yetter Farm
Equipment dealer during the off-season so that parts or service can be
acquired when machine is not needed in the field.

• Lubricate bearings as outlined in the Lubrication section

• Paint all parts which are chipped or worn and require repainting.

• Store machine in a clean, dry place with the planting unit out of the sun.

• If the machine cannot be stored inside, cover with a waterproof tarpaulin

and tie securely in place.

• Do not allow children to play on or around the machine

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

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RESIDUE MANAGER WHEELS

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NOTES:

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Our name

Is getting known

Just a few years ago, Yetter products were sold primarily to
the Midwest only. Then we embarked on a program of
expansion and moved into the East, the South, the West and
now north into Canada. We’re even getting orders from as far
away as Australia and Africa.

So, when you buy Yetter products . . .you’re buying a name
that’s recognized. A name that’s known and respected. A name
that’s become a part of American agriculture and has become
synonymous with quality and satisfaction in the field of
conservation tillage.

Thank you.

YETTER MANUFACTURING CO.

Colchester, IL 62326-0358 • 309/776-4111

Toll Free 800/447-5777

Fax [phone]
Website: WWW.YETTERCO.COM
E-MAIL: [e-mail]

2565-352_REV_B • 06/09

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