Yetter 3800 User Manual

3800 SERIES SINGLE

HYDRAULIC LOCKING TOOLBAR

2565-774_REV_A

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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08/2013

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
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.

Model Number:_________________________

Serial Number:_________________________

Dealer :___________________

The serial and model numbers are located on the top of the left hitch plate.

Yetter Manufacturing warrants its own products only and cannot be responsible for damage to
equipment on which mounted.

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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:

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.

DANGER

Inspect and replace worn or frayed hydraulic hose, keep all connections tight. Escaping hydraulic fluid
under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin and cause serious personal injury. Fluid
escaping from a small hole can be almost invisible. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than the
hands to search for suspected leaks.

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.

CAUTION: SAFETY SIGNS

Safety decals are placed on the implement to alert the operator and others to the risk of personal injury or
unsafe operation during normal operations and servicing.

1. The safety decals must be kept clean and in good condition to ensure that they are legible.

2. Safety decals must be replaced if they are missing or illegible.

3. When components are replaced during repair or servicing, check that the new components include
the necessary safety signs.

4. Replacement safety decals may be obtained from your local Yetter dealer.

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.

FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Table of Contents………………………………………….………….pg. 4

Torque Recommendations…………………………………………..pg. 5

Assembly Instruction.………………………..……………………….pg. 6-9

Operation……………………………...………………………………pg. 10-11

Parts Identification………………………………..………….…….…pg. 12-20

Troubleshooting…………………………………..………….…….…pg. 23

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e toolbar / implement while in a raised position

BOLT TORQUE

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.

WARNING:

without using safety lockups.

Never work around th

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3800 SERIES

HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY

1. Lubricate the o-ring on each of the restricted 90-degree fittings and install into the cylinder
ports. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN AND DISTORT THE METAL BACK-UP WASHER.
Position the fitting by turning it out (counter clockwise) to a maximum of one complete
turn and tighten the jam-nut.

2. Connect the ¼” x 110” hoses on opposite ports of a “T” fittings. Then connect the hose
fittings the restricted 90-degree fittings on the hydraulic cylinders.

3. Connect the ¼”x 80” hoses to the remaining “T” ports and tighten ALL connections.

Adapters are provided for the hoses to connect to standard ¾-16 straight thread quick
coupler tips such as Case-IH part no. 1285718* or Deere part no. AR945222.

4. Using the cable ties furnished, tie the outer port hoses to the lower ends of each cylinder
and the hose to the toolbar on each side of the “T”s and at 2 to 3 foot intervals between.

5. IMPORTANT: Be sure to purge the air from the hydraulic cylinders. This insures smooth
wing operation.

CAUTION STAND CLEAR OF FOLDING WINGS!

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SAFETY LIGHTING ASSEMBLY AND PARTS

IDENTIFICATION

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SAFETY EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY AND PARTS

IDENTIFICATION

SMV ASSEMBLY

1. Mount SMV emblem as shown with point of triangle up as near operators left of
center as possible. Face so emblem is visible from rear of equipment.

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ASSEMBLY

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:

GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels maintain the frame at a constant level in respect to the ground contour.

Mount each gauge wheel an equal distance from the center of the main frame.

CAUTION: ON 3800 MODELS, BEFORE ACTIVATING FOLDING HINGE

CHECK FOR OBSTRUCTIONS, ESPECIALLY CHECK GAUGE WHEEL
POSITIONS TO BE SURE THAT GAUGE WHEELS ARE SET TO CLEAR

TRACTOR AND OPERATOR.

CAUTION: CLEAR ALL PERSONNEL FROM AREA BEFORE FOLDING OR

UN-FOLDING TOOLBAR.

CAUTION: STAND CLEAR OF FOLDING WING!

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ATTACHING 3800 TOOLBAR TO TRACTOR

CAUTION: BEFORE ATTACHING TO TRACTOR, BE SURE HITCH PINS ARE
COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED TO MATCH YOUR TRACTOR HITCH.

CAUTION: MAKE CERTAIN THAT CENTER LINK AND QUICK COUPLER ARE
LOCKED AND LOCK PINS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED BEFORE MOVING.

Detaching from Tractor

CAUTION: To avoid injury from escaping hydraulic oil under pressure, relieve the
pressure in the system before removing hoses from breakaway couplers.

IMPORTANT: To prevent possible tipping, install parking stands on toolbar before

disconnecting from tractor.

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FIELD OPERATION

PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST:

Use this checklist each time you operate the 3800 Toolbar in the field. It will help you
obtain satisfactory field operation quickly.

1. Tractor sway blocks in upper position.

2. Center link adjusted for level frame in field operation.

3. Tractor lift links set in lateral float.

4. Hitch pins fastened and correct spacers used.

5. Quick couplers latched.

6. Adequate ballast added to front of tractor.

MAIN FRAME HEIGHT:

Without gauge wheels, set the tractor rockshaft control lever to obtain the desired frame
height.
With frame gauge wheels, put the rockshaft control lever all the way forward to lock “it” in
the float position, which will enable the frame gauge wheels to maintain the frame at a
uniform height from the ground.

LEVELING MAIN FRAME

Adjust lift links and center link as necessary to make frame level and perpendicular to the
ground.
Before activating/folding hinge check for obstructions, especially check gauge wheel
positions to ascertain proper tractor and cab clearance.
NOTE: If gauge wheels are to be used, make leveling adjustments after gauge wheels
are installed.

CLOSED CENTER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Wing fold hydraulic valve must be in float position to allow the wings to “flex” up and
down while operating in the field.
Wing fold hydraulic valve must be in neutral position to hold the wings “rigid” while
operating in the field.

CAUTION: ALWAYS FOLLOW ALL STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL LAWS

WHEN TRANSPORTING 3800 TOOLBAR ON PUBLIC ROADS.

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Problem

Hydraulic cylinders fail to operate
properly

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Cause

Hydraulic system improperly installed

Air in system

Blocked restrictors

Solution

Check for correct assembly of the
hydraulic system
Check for air in the hydraulic system
and purge system
Check restrictors for malfunctions

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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]

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