Yetter 2967-180B User manual

2967-180B
RESIDUE MANAGER
FOR
2959 OFFSET INJECTION COULTER
OPERATOR’S / INSTRUCTION MANUAL
W/ PARTS IDENTIFICATION
2565-483_REV_E  06/2021
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]

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 those working with you and for you follow them.
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 the 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD…………………………………………………………….2
SAFETY…………………………………………………………………3
TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………………..4
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS……………………………………….5-8
OPERATION……………………………………………….………..…..9
MAINTENANCE………………………………………………..…..…10
TROUBLESHOOTING………………………………………………..11
PARTS IDENTIFICATION………………………………………..12-15

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Examine all equipment carefully for damage or shortages.
Lubricate all bearings and moving parts as assembled.
Reference to front, rear, left and right in this installation instruction are made when sitting in the operator’s
seat facing direction of forward travel.
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 every2-4 hours of useuntil youaresureboltsare
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.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: NEVER WORK UNDER THE EQUIPMENT WHILE IN A RAISED POSITION
WITHOUT USING SAFETY LOCK UPS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
STEP 1. Remove the coulter blade from the 2959 hub-assembly before attaching the residue
manager bracket. Remove the 5/8” bolt from the coulter arm assembly that secures the hub and
spindle assembly to the arm. Remove the hub and spindle assembly from the coulter arm. Insert
the 3/8” x 1 ½” bolt through the arm.
NOTE: The head of the bolt should be installed on the same side as the hub and blade will be
installed.
Replace the hub/spindle onto the arm and secure with the 5/8” bolt, lock washer and 2967-549 pin
adjustment plate. Also, install the 3/8” lock hex nut onto the 3/8” x 1 ½” bolt. DO NOT fully tighten
at this time, fine tuning of alignment of adjustment holes will be done later.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 2. Attach the 2959-206 R.M. arm to the coulter arm using the 5/8” x 9” bolt, 4) 5/8”
flat washers, 2) pivot bushings (2967-553) and 5/8” lock hex nut.
STEP 3. Insert the adjustment pin into the arm and the Adjustment Plate. Check the
alignment of all the adjustment holes, move adjustment plate as needed then securely
tighten the 5/8” spindle bolt and the 3/8” x 1 ½” bolt. Install the adjustment pin and secure
with 1/8” hairpin clip.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 4. Attach the 2967-181 Quick Adjust Assembly to the residue manager arm
using 2) 3/8” x 3 1/4” bolts, 2) spacer bushings and 3/8” lock hex nuts.
STEP 5. Fasten the R.M. wheel assemblies to the 2959-206 R.M. arm using 5/8” lock
washers and 5/8” hex nuts. Torque 150 ft.lbs. Adjust the bearing shield to top dead
center, rotated forward.
Torque 150 ft.lbs.

OPERATION
CAUTION: Where rocks are present the residue manager should be set in the “float”
position, not locked down.
STEP 1. Adjust the residue manager to move crop residue aside and not move any
soil. Adjustments to the residue manager may have to be made when changing field
conditions and type and amount of residue. By removing the adjustment pin the
residue manager wheel can be allowed to “float” and the quick adjust will act as a down
stop. If residue managers are set to “float”, check for clearance with drive shafts and
frames.
ROW CLEANER DO’s AND Don’ts
1. DO NOT move soil; Residue Managers are designed to move crop residue
only.
2. DO NOT operate planter at slow speeds, ground speed affects how
aggressive the spoke wheels are; operate at sufficient speed (4-6 mph) to
maintain good residue flow.
3. DO NOT expect 100% of crop residue to be cleared, it is not necessary and
would necessitate engaging the soil. The width of path cleared depends
on ground conditions, depth setting and ground speed.
4. DO expect to see wheels occasionally quit turning, indicates ideal
(shallow) setting which is not moving soil.
5. DO adjust toolbar frame height 20”-22” and drawbar correctly. Very
important to ensure planter openerwill follow ground contours properly.
IMPORTANT: For proper operation, the planter frame must operate level (for, aft and
side to side) and at the correct height, typically 20”-22”.

MAINTENANCE
Storing the Equipment
Store the machine in an area away from human activity
Store machine in RAISED position.
Install service locks on all wheel cylinders.
At the end of the season, the machine should be thoroughly inspected and prepared for
storage. Repair or replace any worn or damaged components to prevent down time at
the start of the next season. Store machine under cover with all parts in operating
condition.
Clean machine thoroughly to remove all dirt, debris and crop residue, which
would hold moisture and cause rusting.
Inspect machine for worn or broken parts. See your Yetter Farm Equipment
dealer during the off-season so that parts or service can be acquired when
machine is not needed in the field.
Lubricate bearings as outlined in the Lubrication section
Paint all parts which are chipped or worn and require repainting.
Store machine in a clean, dry place with the planting unit out of the sun.
If the machine cannot be stored inside, cover with a waterproof tarpaulin and tie
securely in place.
Do not allow children to play on or around the machine

TROUBLESHOOTING
Figure A. (Correct)
Figure B. (Incorrect)
Figure A. –The planter frame is 20” off the ground. To ensure this, visually check to see that the planter
boxes are level and that the planter unit parallel arms are also parallel with the ground. When using
planter attachments located in front of the planter unit, this setting is very important.
Figure B. –The planter hitch is set too low while the planter remains at 20” off the ground. Notice from
the illustration that the unit mounted coulter is running deeper in the ground.
Note –Both illustrations are strictly for reference only. They are intended to show that proper adjustment
of the hitch height is crucial. Consult your planter operator’s manual for the proper height adjustment of
the hitch.
Note –The drawbar extension kit (6600-128) offered by Yetter Mfg. Co. may be used to alleviate the
condition shown in figure B.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

PARTS IDENTIFICATION
2966-140-ST-FW
2966-140-BW-FW

PARTS IDENTIFICATION
2966-141-FW

2565-483_REV_E 06/2021