Yetter 2984 User Manual
2984 Series MAVERICK
OPERATOR & PARTS MANUAL
2565-762_REV_G • 02-2013
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD…………………………………………………………3
WARRANTY………………………………………………………….3
SAFETY………………………………………………………………4
BOLT TORQUE……………………………………………………..5
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS………………………………….6-17
OPERATION……………………………………………………18-22
MAINTENANCE………………………………………………..23-30
PARTS IDENTIFICATION…………………………………….31-49
TROUBLESHOOTING…………………………………………50-51
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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
Email: 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.
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 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 PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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BOLT TORQUE
Note: Right hand and left hand designations are based on sitting in the tractor and facing forward.
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:
attention to lifting techniques while handling and or maneuvering the opener during
assembly. Failure to do so may lead to personal injury.
Never work around the toolbar / implement while in a raised position
The MAVERICK OPENER™ and its attachments are very heavy. Extra
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
2984 MAVERICK OPENER
STEP 1. Mark the location of the center of each row on the toolbar. Then measure from row 4” and place a
mark on the rear side of toolbar. This mark will give a reference point to where the edge of the clamp
bracket (3000-409) should be located so that the fertilizer knife will be centered directly on the row.
STEP 2. Centering on each row, attach the (3000-149) parallel arm assembly to the toolbar with the
appropriate ¾” u-bolts, lock washers and hex nuts. Torque the u-bolts to 200 ft. lbs. Recheck the torque
after 10 hours of use.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 3. Attach the fertilizer knife to the 2984 knife mount using 2) ½” x 2” GRADE. 8 bolts and lock nuts.
(Rock Trip model use 3) ½” x 2” GRADE 8)
STEP 4. Tighten all bolts to recommended torques from the table of this manual, unless the torque is
otherwise specified.
Note: Do not over tighten the spindle bolt and castle nut. Torque the spindle bolt to 13-15 ft. lbs. or until
the hub/blade assembly has a slight drag when turned by hand. Tighten the nut one slot position on the
castle nut to line up the cotter pin hole. Secure the nut with the 1/8” x 1” cotter pin provided.
Recheck the torque on these bolts after 10 hours of operation and then every 50 hours after that. Do a
routine inspection of the opener at this time for best performance and less down time.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
2984-028-ST - RESIDUE MANAGER
2984-029-ND - RESIDUE MANAGER
STEP 1. Install the wheel stem assembly
Initial Adjustment for the residue manager needs to be set at soil surface. For example: fertilizer is to be
placed 6” deep, the residue manager should be adjusted 6” above the tip of the knife.
Field adjustment: In field adjustments to the residue manager will need to be done for best performance of
residue manager. As conditions change, soil types, tilth, moisture, amount of residue, type of residue, the
residue manager’s depth adjustment may also need to change.
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STEP 1.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
2984-030-N – NOTCHED DISC SEALER KIT
2984-030-S – SMOOTH DISC SEALER KIT
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STEP 2:
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
2984-030-N – NOTCHED DISC SEALER KIT
2984-030-S – SMOOTH DISC SEALER KIT
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
2984-030-N – NOTCHED DISC SEALER KIT
2984-030-S – SMOOTH DISC SEALER KIT
STEP 3. Attach the blade/hub assembly to the 2920-329 L-bracket using the D-bolt through a 5/8” lock
washer and 5/8” hex nut. Torque 150 ft.lbs.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TRAVEL
2984-030-N – NOTCHED DISC SEALER KIT
2984-030-S – SMOOTH DISC SEALER KIT
STEP 4. Adjust the angle of the disc blades so that the blades are approximately 8” apart and 4” from the
center of the knife.
STEP 5. Tighten all of the hardware to the recommended torque unless otherwise stated.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1.
secure with 5/8” lock hex nuts.
Attach Rolling Basket mount bracket to the Maverick ™ Opener using the 5/8” X 6 ½” hex bolts,
ROLLING BASKET ATTACHMENT
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ROLLING BASKET ATTACHMENT
STEP 2. Attach the pivot bracket and bushing (apply “never seize” lubrication to the bushing
before installing) to the mount bracket using the 5/8” x 6 ½” hex bolt and 5/8” lock hex nut.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ROLLING BASKET ATTACHMENT
STEP 3. Install the basket with flange mount bearings to the basket mount bracket using (4) 7/16”
x 1 ½” hex bolt and 7/16” lock hex nut.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ROLLING BASKET ATTACHMENT
STEP 4. Center the basket in the basket mount bracket and “triple tighten” the set screws.
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