Yetter 2995 User Manual

GENERATION III COULTER

MODEL 2995

SET-UP & 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: info@yetterco.com

2565-490_REV_D ● 07/13

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: 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.

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.

YETTER MODEL 2995

GENERATION III COULTER

2995-012 – FERTILIZER COULTER ASSEMBLY, RH 2995-012-L – FERTILIZER COULTER ASSEMBLY, LH 2995-140 – COULTER ASSEMBLY, RH 2995-140-L – COULTER ASSEMBLY, LH

CLAMPS

(DIMENSIONS ARE INCHES HORIZONTAL X VERTICAL)

Part No. Description

2975-151 Clamp Kit, 3 X 6 Bar 2990-153 Clamp Kit, 2” Sq. Bar 2990-154 Clamp Kit, 2 1/2” Sq. Bar 2990-155 Clamp Kit, 2 x 6 Bar 2990-156 Clamp Kit, 4 x 4 Bar 2990-157 Clamp Kit, 5 x 7 Bar 2990-158 Clamp Kit, 7 x 7 Bar 2990-159 Clamp Kit, 3” Dmd Bar 2990-160 Clamp Kit, 3 1/2” Dmd Bar 2990-161 Clamp Kit, 3 x 7 Bar 2990-162 Clamp Kit, 2 1/2” Sq., 1/2” Spacer 2990-163 Clamp Kit, 3” Sq. Bar 2990-166 Clamp Kit, 2 1/4”,2 1/2” Dmd Bar 2990-171 Clamp Kit, 3 x 4 Bar 2990-172 Clamp Kit, 4 x 6 Bar 2990-173 Clamp Kit, 6 x 4 Bar 2990-174 Clamp Kit, 7 x 5 Bar 2990-175 Clamp Kit, 7 x 4 Bar 2990-181 Clamp Kit, 4 x 10 Special 2990-182 Clamp Kit, 4 x 7 Bar 2999-120 Clamp, Air Seeder 6300-105 Clamp Kit, 5 x 5 Bar

FERTILIZER KNIVES

17” BLADE

Dry Fertilizer Knife 2975-116 Liquid Fertilizer Knife 2975-220 Suspension Rear Fertilizer Knife 2975-219 Seeder Knife 2977-203 Liquid Side Knife, Left 2995-122 Liquid Side Knife, Right 2995-123 Dry Side Knife, Left 2995-124 Dry Side Knife, Right 2995-125

Spring Mount Liquid Fertilizer Injection Kit – 2995-109 – For 17” and 20” Spring Mount Dry Fertilizer Injection Kit – 2995-130 – For 17” and 20”

BLADES

PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2571-164 14-5/8” Wave Blade (8 Wave) 2571-166 14-5/8” 25 Multi-Wave Blade 2571-153 16” Bubble Flute Blade 2571-161 16” Ripple Blade 2571-156 16” Wavy Blade (8 Wave) 2571-162 16” 13 Wave Blade 2571-172 16” Multi-Wave Blade (25 Wave) 2571-206 16” Smooth Blade 2571-158 17” Ripple Blade 2571-165 17” Notched Smooth Blade

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

2975-120 Gauge Wheel Kit 2970-133 Knife Scraper 17” 2976-133 Knife Scraper 20”

SHANKS

(TOTAL LENGTH OF SHANK IN INCHES)

Part No. Description

2990-208 Shank, 12 5/8” Long, 3” Offset 2990-221 Shank, 27” Long, 3” Offset 2990-310 Shank, 12 5/8” 2990-318 Shank, 16” 2990-328 Shank, 26” 2990-342 Shank, 18” Long, 3/4” Offset 2990-350 Shank, 27 1/8” 2990-353 Shank, 22” Long, 3/4” Offset 2990-354 Shank, 18” Long, 5 1/2” Offset 2990-370 Shank, 30” Long, Straight 2990-377 Shank, 15” Long, 5 1/2” Offset 3010-303 Shank, 22”, Straight 3011-302 Shank, 22” Long, 5 1/2” Offset 6300-331 Shank, 19” Long, 3/4” Offset

20” BLADE

2996-201 Dry Knife 2996-200 Liquid Knife 2996-203 Liquid Suspension Knife 2996-114 Liquid Side Knife, Left 2996-115 Liquid Side Knife, Right 2996-116 Dry Side Knife, Left 2996-117 Dry Side Knife, Right

PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2571-156 18” Wavy Blade (8 Wave) 2571-155 18” 13 Wave Blade 2571-179 18” Multi-Wave Blade (25 Wave) 2571-169 18” Smooth Blade 2571-076 20” Ripple Blade 2571-178 20” Smooth Blade 2571-198 20” Notched Blade 2571-201 20” Notched Bubble Blade 2571-202 20” Multi-Wave Blade (25 Wave) 2571-196

6200-107 V-Close Wheel Kit 2920-022 Press Wheel Kit 2920-021 16” Disc Sealer

22” Smooth Blade-(Cutting Coulter Only)

SINGLE ARM COULTERS

INSTALLATION

1. Assembly 3/8 x 2-1/2” roll pin into hole closest to end of 1-1/2” diameter shank, leaving

approximately equal amount protruding out each side. Note: offset shanks require that you perform step 2 first then step 1.

2. Insert lock collar into pivot casting and slide shank up through casting and lock collar.

If you wish to lock coulter from pivoting, slide roll pin into slots in casting. If you wish to let coulter pivot, do not align roll pin with casting slots, but slide shank up till roll pin contacts casting surface. Install and tighten 5/8 x 1” setscrew in lock collar to 110 ft. lb. torque maximum.

3. Mount 17” blade loosely to hub using four 1/2 x 1-1/2” carriage bolts, lock washers and

nuts.

4. Mount fertilizer knife and spacer block to rear support arm using two 1/2 bolts lock

nuts. Place shims between 2995-309 – Spacer Block and support arm as required to align knife point with blade.

5. Center blade on hub by rotating blade and watching clearance between knife and

blade. Slide blade on hub as required until clearance varies no more than 1/8” when blade is rotated one complete revolution. Tighten four 1/2” nuts. If blade-wobble is excessive, check for burrs on hub mounting surface and remove if necessary.

6. Adjust knife clearance to blade as close as possible. The high point of the blade

should just clear the knife as blade is rotated. Be sure blade rotates freely then tighten two 1/2” locknuts to 120 ft. lb. Re-check clearance, by rotating blade one full revolution, after all bolts are tightened.

7. Assemble clamp components loosely to planter front bar as shown in parts view of

appropriate clamp.

8. Position coulter clamps either toward the inside or outside of the planter openers on

each side of the planter to equalize draft. Tighten four 1/2” nuts to secure the clamps.

9. Install coulters on planter by inserting shank up through clamps and tightening 5/8 x 1”

setscrews.

10. Install 5/16 x 2-1/2” cotter pins in all vertical 1-1/2” diameter shanks. This cotter pin

prevents loss of coulter should the clamp setscrews work loose. Cotter pin can be installed between clamp castings or on top, above top casting depending on the shank.

11. Set coulter depth by loosening setscrews in clamp castings. For John Deere 7000

front fold planters there may not be enough up adjustment to operate coulter at proper depth, not more than hub deep. Not all toolbars on John Deere planters operate at the same height. If necessary, cut off top of 1/12” diameter shank to allow proper adjustment.

INSTALLATION

12. On John Deere 7000 front fold planters there are two hoses that may interfere with

coulter operation. Loosen hydraulic fittings and swivel hoses up out of the way to provide clearance when coulter flexes up.

13. If you have elected to let coulter swivel, set lock collar to allow swivel in one or both

directions as required. If you have elected to hold coulter rigid, set coulter straight with the direction of travel. Tighten set screw to 110 ft. lb. torque maximum.

14. Set spring tension by adjusting 3/4” lock nut until 1/8” of threads are exposed above

the nut. Tighten 3/4” locknut if greater spring pre-load is required. NOTE: This will reduce vertical movement of coulter.

15. NEVER mount coulters under planter drive shaft to allow coulter blades to contact

shaft when an obstacle is struck. Coulters must be mounted so blade can always flex up and clear drive shaft.

NOTE: Dry fertilizer must be free of chunks greater that 1/4” in size to prevent plugging. Yetter recommends using screened fertilizer or running fertilizer through screen when hoppers are filled. Clean hoppers thoroughly at the beginning of season to prevent plugging problems.

The rubber dry fertilizer tube may appear to be ‘stretched’ when the planter is in the transport position. This does not affect operation of the planter and should not be detrimental to the fertilizer tube.

OPERATION

Yetter Model Generation III fertilizer coulters are designed to apply fertilizer 3” to 5” deep. See your fertilizer dealer for recommended depth and distance away from row for your particular fertilizer. A popular placement setting is 2” below and 2” away from the seed. High deposit rates require the fertilizer to be placed farther away from the row to avoid crop “burn”.

The coulter can be set up to swivel or not swivel as required. By not allowing the coulter to swivel, the distance between seed and fertilizer varies less when planting on contour.

When mounting Model Generation III coulters on 3-point or 2-point hitch planters, the coulters should be set up to swivel, particularly if a 4-wheel drive tractor is used. This reduces the side load on the coulter during operation. It is preferable to allow the coulter to swivel.

IMPORTANT: For proper operation, the planter frame must operate level and at the correct height, usually 20” – 22” while in operation.

In hard no-till conditions the desired operating depth may not be possible. Tighten spring nut to maintain depth if spring is flexing rather than lower coulter to obtain maximum depth.

Planter weight may limit operating depth in hard conditions, particularly with mounted or semi-mounted planters. Be sure planter has enough weight to keep drive wheels on the ground during operation or plant populations can be drastically affected.

OPERATION

1. Set coulter blades to run vertical to ground. Operation depth and blade wear can be affected if coulter

is mounted crooked. If coulters are set-up to not swivel be sure they run straight with the direction of travel.

2. After a few hours use, check all bolts and setscrews for tightness.

3. After a few days use, check coulter hubs for loose bearings. There should be no end play in the hub

bearings to allow it to wobble. If necessary, remove hub cap and cotter pin, adjust slotted nut to remove wobble, re-insert cotter pin and replace hub cap.

4. KNIFE ADJUSTMENT IS CRITICAL. Adjust knife-blade clearance regularly, see page 9.

An optional knife scraper, Part #2970-133 or 2976-133 is available to reduce the frequency of adjustment on the fertilizer coulter knife. In addition this allows better operation in tough conditions such as freshly disked soils with abundant trash in the top four inches of loose soil.

NOTE: A ‘bump’ will appear behind knife scraper, on blade where protected, this must be ground off periodically to maintain correct knife-blade clearance.

5. BLADE WEAR can affect operation in loose trash conditions. If knife adjustment does not stop

plugging problems, it may be necessary to replace blade.

6. Dry fertilizer must be free of chunks greater that 1/4” in size to prevent plugging. Yetter

recommends using screened fertilizer or running fertilizer through screen when hoppers are filled. Clean hoppers thoroughly at the beginning of season to prevent plugging problems.

NOTE: The rubber dry fertilizer tube may appear to be ‘stretched’ when the planter is in the transport position. This does not affect operation of the planter and should not be detrimental to the fertilizer tube.

2970-133 17” Knife Scraper

Key Qty. Part No. Description 1 1 2970-353 Double Edge Knife Scraper 2 1 2502-199 5/16-18 x 3/4 HHCS Gr. 5 ZP 3 1 2526-201 5/16 Std. Flat washer ZP 4 1 2520-205 5/16-18 Lock Hex Nut ZP

2976-133 20” Knife Scraper

Key Qty. Part No. Description 1 1 2976-353 Double Edge Knife Scraper 2 1 2502-199 5/16-18 x 3/4 HHCS Gr. 5 ZP 3 1 2526-201 5/16 Std. Flat washer ZP 4 1 2520-205 5/16-18 Lock Hex Nut ZP

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