Yetter 2982-001 User Manual

2982-001

V.T.A.™

VERTICAL TILLAGE ATTACHMENT

SET-UP AND PARTS 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]

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.

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.

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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.

WARNING

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

Never clean, lubricate or adjust a machine that is in motion.

Always check that straps are secure.

Make sure latches are in pinned position when moving equipment.

Do not allow children to operate this equipment.

Do not allow riders on the equipment, trailer and/or pick-up.

Use speed and caution dictated by the terrain being traversed. Do not operate on any slope steep enough to cause
tipping or loss of control.

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.

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

Be familiar with all controls and be prepared to stop equipment 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Forward…..……………………………………………………………pg. 2
Warranty……………………………….………………………………pg. 2
Safety Information…………………………………………………….pg. 2-3

Table of Contents………………………………………….………….pg. 3
Torque Recommendations…………………………………………..pg. 4
Machine Application Guide…………………………………………..pg. 5
General Information………………………………………………..…pg. 5
Installation Instruction………………………..……………………….pg. 6-7
Operation……………………………...………………………………pg. 8
Maintenance……….……………………………..………….………..pg. 9

Parts Identification………………………………..………….…….…pg. 10

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BOLT TORQUE

Never work around the toolbar / implement while in a raised position

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST:

1. Improperly tightened bolts will result in damage, breakage, expense, and down time.

2. Always replace bolts with the specified grade and type.

3. Torque properly before first use of the machine and every 2-4 hours of use until you are sure bolts
are staying tight.

4. The chart below is a guide for proper torque. Use it unless a specified torque is called out
elsewhere in the manual.

5. Torque is the force you apply to the wrench handle or the cheater bar, times the length of the
handle or bar.

6. Use a torque wrench whenever possible.

The following table shows torque in ft. lbs.

Lubricate all bearings and moving parts as assembled and make certain that they work freely.

WARNING:

without using safety lockups.

CAUTION:

blades.

maneuvering the units during assembly. Failure to do so may lead to personal injury.

Use heavy gloves while handling the blades during assembly and any time
adjustments or maintenance operations are made to the units.

Extra attention should be paid to lifting techniques while handling and or

The

2982 V.T.A. ™ Vertical Tillage Attachment unit has sharp

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