Yetter 2968 User Manual

ROW UNIT MID-MOUNT

FERTILIZER INJECTION OPENER

MODEL 2968

SET UP & PARTS MANUAL

2565-752_REV_H 03/2013

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 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.

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 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, reference information and other information of a supplementary nature.

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.

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:

YETTER MANUFACTURING CO.

309/776-4111 800/447-5777

309/776-3222 (FAX) Website: www.yetterco.com E-mail: info@yetterco.com

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.

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 other 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 PERSONEL INJURY OR DEATH.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD…………………………………………………………2

SAFETY………………………………………………………………3

INSTALLATION……………………………………………………..5

PARTS IDENTIFICATION……………………………………........6-12

OPERATION………………………………………………………...13

MAINTENANCE………………………………………………........14-19

ADJUSTMENTS………………………………………………….....20

LIQUID FERTILIZER APP. RATE AND PRESSURE CHART…21

2968-030 CNH ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS…………………...22

2968-030 PARTS IDENTIFICATION………………………………23

INSTALLATION

1. Remove the v-closing wheels, arm and support bracket from the row unit.

2. Install the Fertilizer Wheel Mounting plate.

3. Attach the v-closing wheels, arm and support to the Fertilizer Wheel Mounting plate.

4. Attach the L-mount bracket to the wheel mounting plate.

5. Assemble the Fertilizer Wheels and hubs. Insert the ‘D’ bolt through the hub assembly and then assemble wheel cap with 5/16” carriage bolts and locknuts.

6. Insert threaded end of ‘D’ bolt through ‘D’ hole in Fertilizer Wheel Mount Arm and secure with 5/8” lock washer and nut. Use shims to adjust the distance from seed furrow.

7. Assembly 3” stainless steel nipple, stainless steel coupler and nozzle tip (not supplied). Slide this assembly into the Combo Nipple Holder and lock into position with the 3/8” set-screw and jam nut. Injector tips can be ordered through an implement dealer or fertilizer equipment dealer. Also install the hose clamp and fertilizer hose to the pipe nipple. Calibrate the fertilizer pump and tips to maximum recommended pressure of 30 p.s.i. and minimum 20 p.s.i.

8. Thread on ½” nut onto Combo Nipple Holder and insert the stud through hole of Arm. Install another ½” nut onto stud and adjust the nozzle to be directly behind the Fertilizer Wheel. Tighten nuts securely.

9. Plumb your fertilizer lines to the attachment. Check that hoses do not become

pinched as the planter unit and v-close arm bracket moves up and down.

IMPORTANT: It is best to consult the fertilizer supplier for optimum placement when

placing starter fertilizer in close proximity to the seed.

NOTE: If there is a buildup of damp soil the planter gauge wheels or opener disks, then conditions are less than “ideal” and some problems may also be encountered with Fertilizer Injection Wheel. In some situations it may be advisable to remove the Fertilizer Injection Wheel from the planter unit, if the problem continues.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

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