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Installation Instructions for AccuShot Fertilizer Systemfor the YP825AR series planter

Before Getting Started

Before you begin installation of your AccuShot FertilizerSystem, read these instructions carefully and check thatall parts and tools in kit are accounted for. All hand andspecialty tools for installation are provided at owner’sexpense. Please retain these installation instructions forfuture reference and parts ordering information.

These installation instructions contain information forassembling the AccuShot Fertilizer System to the mainmachine. Please read all instructions in your planteroperator manual thoroughly before proceeding. Youroperator manual includes information on operation,adjustment, troubleshooting, and maintenance for thisattachment (some manual sections do not apply to allaccessories).

Instructions contain information for all makes and modelsof the applicable machines.

General InformationThe AccuShot Fertilizer System provides a dose of liquidapplication per seed placed at a predefined locationrelative to the seed.

Tools RequiredThe following tools are required for installation:

• General hand tools.Refer to page 10 for torque values chart.

Recommended ManualsAll manuals related to this kit are available free of chargeby visiting www.greatplainsag.com. Have machine modeland serial numbers available.

Refer to the detailed lists of parts included in these kitsbeginning on page 11. Use these lists to inventory partsreceived.

AccuShot Fertilizer System Reference #Yield-Pro Planter YP8R-16TR 417-846A

Yield-Pro Planter YP8R-0830 417-847A

Yield-Pro Planter Parts ManualsYP825AR Parts Manual 401-923P

YP825AR Operator’s Manual 401-923M

AccuShot Operator’s Manual 115700-001

AccuShot Quick Start Guide 115700-002

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AccuShot Fertilizer System Installation Instructions

2 Great Plains | 417-911M

Installation InstructionsPreparation

Before you begin installation of your AccuShotfertilizer system, hook the planter to a tractor andmove the opener lock handles to “Field”. Unfold theplanter and lower the openers to the ground. Placethe remote lever in float position to relieve anyresidual hydraulic pressure. Clean the area aroundthe fan flow control valves by washing or usingcompressed air.

Getting StartedCheck that all parts in the kit are accounted for. Referto the parts list starting on page 11. Make sure torefer to the correct parts lists for your planter.

Make sure any required tools are on hand. See“Recommended Manuals” on page 1 for a generallist of recommended tools for installation.

Familiarize yourself with the machine operatormanual and operating hydraulics before starting.

1 Install Liquid Fertilizer TanksIf your planter has the liquid fertilizer option alreadyinstalled, go to “Existing Liquid FertilizerComponents” on page 3.

1a. Liquid Fertilizer Tanks InstallationInstall a right-hand tank support (26) and left-handtank support (27) to each liquid fertilizer tank (28)with four 1/2-13 x 1-1/4 inch bolts (1) and flange nuts(2).

Install the tank assemblies onto the planter frameusing two 1/2-13 5 x 7 inch corner bolts (41) andflange nuts (36) at the front of the frame. Use two3/4-10 7 inch square corner bolts (40) and flange locknuts (36).

Install the two hose loop guides (31) to the front ofthe planter frame with four 5/16-18 x 3/4 inch bolts(35), lock washers (38), and flat washers (39).

1b. Liquid Fertilizer PlumbingInstall the right tank fill (30) into the bottom of theright-hand tank.

Remove the plug (1) from the right-hand side of thetank and install an elbow (46).

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Install the left tank fill (32) into the bottom of theleft-hand tank.

Remove the plug (1) from the right-hand side of thetank and install an adapter (45), ball valve (42),another adapter (45), and the tee (44). On the end ofthe tee facing the front of the planter, install the valve(43), and on the other end of the tee, install an elbow(46).

Put a small hose clamp (33) over one end of the3/4 inch ID hose (47), and install the hose to theelbow on the right side of the right-hand tank. Routethe hose through the holes (1) in the tank supports,then through the hose loops (2) on the frame.

Put a large hose clamp (34) on one end of the1-1/2 inch ID hose (48), and install the hose to theelbow of the right tank fill (34). Route the hosethrough the tank support (1), then through the hoseloops (2).

Put a small hose clamp (33) on the other end of the3/4 inch ID hose. and install the hose to the end ofthe valve (43) previously installed on the left-handtank. Put another small hose clamp on the end of a3/4 inch ID hose and install the hose on the elbow(46). Route the hose through tank supports (1).

Take the 1-1/2 inch ID hose coming from the righttank fill and put a large clamp (34) on the end. Installthe hose on the adapter at the back of the left tankfill. Put a large clamp (34) on one end of a 1-1/2 inchID hose (48) and install the hose on the elbow at theback of the left tank fill. Route the hose through thetank support (1).

Tighten all hose clamps.

2 Existing Liquid Fertilizer ComponentsIf your planter has an existing liquid fertilizer optionwith ground drive, use these instructions. If yourplanter does not, go to “AccuShot Fertilizer Pump”on page 5

Possible Chemical Hazard:Wear proper protective equipment as required by chemical manufacturer. Avoid prolonged breathing of chemical fumes. Wear respirator as required by chemical manufacturer. Some chemicals will cause serious burns, lung damage, and death. Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Seek medical assistance immediately if accident occurs. Know what to do in case of an accident.

Follow instructions in the Operator’s Manual to cleanout the fertilizer tanks.

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2a. Remove Pump DriveLocate the John-Blue pump (1) on your machine.

Loosen the flanges (2) and remove the two elbows(3) from the pump.

Remove the fertilizer ground drive (1) by removingboth u-bolts (2) and nuts (3). Remove the fertilizercontact wheel assembly with pump attached.

2b. Remove PlumbingAll existing plumbing will be removed from thefertilizer tanks and replaced with new plumbing.

Remove all necessary plumbing to remove thevalves (1) from the bottom of each fertilizer tank.

Remove the two 3/8-16 x 1 inch bolts (2) on themounting. Remove the mounting with attachedplumbing and valves from the planter frame.

2c. Remove Liquid Fertilizer BoomLoosen the hose clamp (1) and remove hose (2)from the boom elbow.

Remove the 3/8-16 x 7-1/32 x 6 inch u-bolt (3) fromthe gauge bracket to remove the gauge and attachedplumbing.

Remove the 3/8-16 x 7-1/32 x 6 inch u-bolts (4) thatfasten the wet boom (5) to the planter frame.

Carefully remove wet boom from planter.

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3 AccuShot Fertilizer PumpThe fertilizer pump (29) should be pre-assembledand ready for installation.

Attach the mounting to the planter frame, as shown,with two 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 inch bolts (1), flat washers (2),lock washers (3), and nuts (4).

Attach the other mounting to the planter frame withtwo 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 inch bolts (5), lock washers (6),and nuts (7).

Put a large hose clamp (34) on the end of the1-1/2 inch ID hose (48) coming from the left tank fill.Attach the hose to the pump as shown. Tighten thehose clamp.

Put a small hose clamp on the end of the 3/4 inch IDhose (47) and attach the hose to the bottom of thegauge. Tighten the hose clamp.

Make sure the hoses (1, 2, 3, and 4) are connectedas shown.

3a. Hydraulic ConnectionsThe illustration below shows the existing hydraulichose routing for your machine. Two hoses will needto be disconnected and will be reconnected to thefertilizer pump assembly. Three locations (flowcontrol valve, hydraulic pump, and Veris valve/filtercanister) are areas where new components will beadded and new hoses connected.

Find the existing hydraulic hose (1) from the flowcontrol valve (2) to the hydraulic motor (3). At thehydraulic motor, disconnect the hydraulic hose fromthe adapter (4).

Disconnect the hydraulic hose (5) from the elbowabove the inline valve on the hydraulic motor.

Remove the adapter (7) between the Veris valve (8)and the filter canister (9).

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Install a tee (9) between the Veris valve and the filtercanister. Connect the hydraulic hose (10) from thePWM valve to the tee.

Route the existing hydraulic hose (1) from the flowcontrol valve (2) to the load shuttle valve (3).

Route the other existing hydraulic hose (4) to the tee(5) on the pump (6). Route the hydraulic hose (7)from the other end of the tee to the elbow on theinline valve on the hydraulic motor.

Route the hydraulic hose (8) from the elbow on theload shuttle valve (3) to the adapter on the hydraulicmotor.

4 AccuShot Controller4a. AccuShot Controller Installation

At the back of the planter, remove the module (1)and keep all hardware. Install the controller mount(14) and reinstall the module using the existinghardware.

Install the AccuShot controller (56) to the controllermount with four 3/8-16 x 1 inch bolts (18), flatwashers (21), lock washers (22), and nuts (19).

4b. Controller HarnessesFor 8-row planters - Plug in the extension harness(25) to the valve harness (51). Plug in connector Bon the extension harness to controller connection B.Plug in connector C on the accessory harness (58)to controller connection C. Plug in connector D onthe power harness (57) to controller connection D.

Route the power harness along the planter tongue.

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For twin-row planters - Plug in the extensionharness (12) to the valve harness (53). Plug inconnectors A and B on the extension harness tocontroller connections A and B. Plug in connector Con the accessory harness (58) to controllerconnection C. Plug in connector D on the powerharness (57) to controller connection D.

Route the power harness along the planter tongue.

Install an AccuShot controller decal (24) on thecontroller.

On each side of the planter tongue, install the otherAccuShot controller decals.

5 AccuShot WetboomThe wetboom is shipped in two pieces.

Connect the two wetboom assemblies (1) with a tee(2). Install an elbow (3) to the tee.

Install the eight brackets (15) to the air deliveryclamps (1) using the existing hardware.

Position the wetboom evenly so that solenoidnozzles align with machine openers. Install thewetboom to the brackets with eight 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 x

2-1/2 inch u-bolts (23) and nuts (20).

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Put a hose clamp on the end of the 1 inch ID hose(1) from the flowmeter and connect the end of thehose to the elbow (2) on the wetboom. Tighten thehose clamp.

6 Connect Harnesses6a. Accessory Harness Connections

Route the accessory harness along the planterframe to the fertilizer pump on the left-hand side.Plug in the connector (1) to the PWM valve on thefertilizer pump.

Plug in the pressure sensor (61) to the accessoryharness and the tee (2) attached to the flowmeter.

Plug in the flowmeter adapter cable (3) to theaccessory harness.

Plug in the GPS sensor (59) to the accessoryharness.

6b. Valve Harness ConnectionsStarting on the left-hand side, route the valveharness so each valve (1) on the wetboom alignswith a connector (2) on the harness. Plug inwetboom valves to the valve harness.

Secure the harness with ties included in the kit.

Plug in a seed sensor harness (13) to each valveharness connector (3).

7 AccuShot Blade Separator7a. Remove Existing Scraper Separator

Starting with the first opener on the left-hand side of themachine, remove side gauge wheel (1) and hardware.Remove disk blade (2) and hardware.

Drive out roll pins (3) to remove the existing scraperseparator (4).

NOTEOn some scraper separators, you may need to remove theelbow (5) first.

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7b.AccuShot Blade Separator InstallationInsert new AccuShot blade separator (1) and securewith roll pins (2).

NOTEIf roll pins are lost or damaged, order replacements usingpart number 805-335C.

Route fertilizer tube (1) on the blade separatorthrough the opener shield and attach the elbow (50).Secure the elbow with a locking clip (48).

Reinstall the disk blade and side gauge wheel ontothe opener.

See your planter Operator’s Manual for openeradjustments, if necessary.

7c. Fertilizer TubingAttach one piece of 78 inch long 3/8 inch tubing (55)to the solenoid nozzle aligned with the opener. Routethe tubing down to the opener. Attach the tubing tothe elbow on the blade separator and fasten with alocking clip.

Secure the tubing to the opener using supplied zipties.

Repeat the procedure for the blade separator foreach opener.

8 Finishing InstallationMake sure all hardware is tightened to the correcttorque from the “Torque Values Chart” on page 10.

Secure hoses and electrical harnesses with cableties as necessary to avoid wear.

Refer to the AccuShot Operator’s Manual and QuickStart Guide for further instructions on operation andmaintenance of your AccuShot Fertilizer System.

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AccuShot Fertilizer System Torque Values Chart


Torque Values Chart

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Bolt Head IdentificationBoltSize

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Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9in-tpia N-mb N-m N-m mm x pitchc N-m N-m N-m1

4-20 7.4 11 M 5 X 0.81

4-28 8.5 13 18 M 6 X 1 7 11 155

16-18 15 24 33 M 8 X 1.25 17 26 365

16-24 17 26 37 M 8 X 1 18 28 393

8-16 27 42 59 M10 X 1.5 33 52 723

8-24 31 47 67 M10 X 0.75 39 61 857

16-14 43 67 95 M12 X 1.75 58 91 1257

16-20 49 75 105 M12 X 1.5 60 95 1301

2-13 66 105 145 M12 X 1 90 105 1451

2-20 75 115 165 M14 X 2 92 145 2009

16-12 95 150 210 M14 X 1.5 99 155 2159

16-18 105 165 235 M16 X 2 145 225 3155

8-11 130 205 285 M16 X 1.5 155 240 3355

8-18 150 230 325 M18 X 2.5 195 310 4053

4-10 235 360 510 M18 X 1.5 220 350 4853

4-16 260 405 570 M20 X 2.5 280 440 6107

8-9 225 585 820 M20 X 1.5 310 650 9007

8-14 250 640 905 M24 X 3 480 760 1050

1-8 340 875 1230 M24 X 2 525 830 1150

1-12 370 955 1350 M30 X 3.5 960 1510 2100

118-7 480 1080 1750 M30 X 2 1060 1680 2320

118-12 540 1210 1960 M36 X 3.5 1730 2650 3660

114-7 680 1520 2460 M36 X 2 1880 2960 4100

114-12 750 1680 2730

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138-12 1010 2270 3680 b. N· m = newton-meters

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Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above.

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AccuShot Fertilizer System Parts Lists

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Parts Lists417-846A - ACCUSHOT YP8R-16TR

417-847A - ACCUSHOT YP8R-0830

Callout Part Number Part Description Qty.

-- 417-554L YP8R HYD LIQ FERT 111 417-785V ACCUSHOT BLADE SEPARATOR 16-- 417-820S ACCUSHOT WETBOOM 16R15 112 115203-003 ACCUSHOT VALVE 18CH EXT 048 113 115204-001 ACCUSHOT SEED SENSOR T HARN 48 1614 417-690D ACCUSHOT 8R CONTROLLER MNT PLT 115 417-692D WETBOOM OFFSET PLT 8-- 417-911M MANUAL ACCUSHOT INSTALL YP8R 116 800-060C CABLE TIE .19X14.25 3DIA 50 2517 800-112C CABLE TIE .19X7.25 1.75D 50 7518 802-017C HHCS 3/8-16X1 GR5 419 803-014C NUT HEX 3/8-16 PLT 420 803-043C NUT HEX WHIZ 5/16-18 PLT 1621 804-012C WASHER FLAT 3/8 SAE PLT 822 804-013C WASHER LOCK SPRING 3/8 PLT 423 806-192C U-BOLT 5/16-18X1 1/2X2 1/2 8-- 823-471C ACCUSHOT YP8R BASE ELEC 124 858-708C DECAL ACCUSHOT CONTROLLER 3


-- 417-554L YP8R HYD LIQ FERT 111 417-785V ACCUSHOT BLADE SEPARATOR 8-- 417-817S ACCUSHOT WETBOOM 08R30 125 115203-005 ACCUSHOT VALVE 12CH EXT 048 113 115204-001 ACCUSHOT SEED SENSOR T HARN 48 814 417-690D ACCUSHOT 8R CONTROLLER MNT PLT 115 417-692D WETBOOM OFFSET PLT 8-- 417-911M MANUAL ACCUSHOT INSTALL YP8R 116 800-060C CABLE TIE .19X14.25 3DIA 50 2517 800-112C CABLE TIE .19X7.25 1.75D 50 7518 802-017C HHCS 3/8-16X1 GR5 419 803-014C NUT HEX 3/8-16 PLT 420 803-043C NUT HEX WHIZ 5/16-18 PLT 1621 804-012C WASHER FLAT 3/8 SAE PLT 822 804-013C WASHER LOCK SPRING 3/8 PLT 423 806-192C U-BOLT 5/16-18X1 1/2X2 1/2 8-- 823-471C ACCUSHOT YP8R BASE ELEC 124 858-708C DECAL ACCUSHOT CONTROLLER 3



417-554L - YP8R HYD LIQ FERT

417-785V - ACCUSHOT BLADE SEPARATOR

417-817S - ACCUSHOT WETBOOM 08R30


26 401-901H RH LIQUID TANK SUPT WELD 227 401-902H LH LIQUID TANK SUPT WELD 228 407-996K TANK ASSY, 200 GAL 229 417-550K YP8R HYD FERT PUMP KIT 130 417-551S YP8R RIGHT TANK FILL ASSEMBLY 131 417-552H 4IN HOSE LOOP GUIDE 232 417-553S YP8R LEFT TANK FILL ASSEMBLY 133 800-123C CLAMP WRM DRV #16 SS (.68-1.5) 834 800-125C CLAMP WRM DRV#28 SS(1.31-2.25) 435 802-007C HHCS 5/16-18X3/4 GR5 436 803-181C NUT HEX FLANGE LOCK 3/4-10 PLT 837 803-193C NUT HEX FLANGE 1/2-13 GR G PLT 838 804-009C WASHER LOCK SPRING 5/16 PLT 439 804-010C WASHER FLAT 5/16 USS PLT 440 806-102C U-BOLT 3/4-10 CORNER 7 SQ 441 806-139C U-BOLT 1/2-13 CORNER 5 X 7 442 829-010C VALVE - 3/4FNPT BALL POLYPROP 143 829-147C VALVE BALL 3/4HB 3/4MNPT POLY 144 830-028C TEE 3/4FNPT POLYPROP 145 830-042C AD 3/4MNPT POLYPROP 246 830-123C EL 3/4MNPT X 3/4HB POLYPROP 247 990-081R HOSE 3/4 ID 200PSI EPDM 30 ft48 990-181R HOSE 1 1/2 ID 250PSI EPDM 14 ft


-- 417-776H ACCUSHOT SCRAPER SEPARATOR 1-- 828-066C NOZZLE SOLIDSTRM 1/8MEG-0008 1-- 829-151C 1/8FNPT SS CHECK VALVE 7PSI 149 830-464C 3/8PTC LOCKING CLIP 250 830-465C ELBOW PTC 3/8 X 3/8 1


51 115200-103 ACCUSHOT VALVE HARNESS 08R30 152 417-658D ACCUSHOT WETBOOM TUBE 04R30 2-- 417-786V SOLENOID NOZZLE BODY 8-- 417-792H WETBOOM RISER PIPE 2-- 830-022C PL 1MNPT POLYPROP 2-- 830-029C TEE 1FNPT POLYPROP 3-- 830-127C EL 1MNPT X 1HB POLYPROP 1


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417-820S - ACCUSHOT WETBOOM 16R15

417-786V - SOLENOID NOZZLE BODY

823-471C - ACCUSHOT YP8R BASE ELEC


53 115200-002 ACCUSHOT VALVE HARNESS 16R15 154 417-669D ACCUSHOT WETBOOM TUBE 08R15 2-- 417-786V SOLENOID NOZZLE BODY 8-- 417-792H WETBOOM RISER PIPE 2-- 830-022C PL 1MNPT POLYPROP 2-- 830-029C TEE 1FNPT POLYPROP 3-- 830-127C EL 1MNPT X 1HB POLYPROP 1


55 417-644D TUBING 3/8ODX.075WLX78 NYLON 1-- 115290-111 ACCUSHOT VALVE ASY ARAG 12W HS 1-- 829-152C NZZL BD 1IN WET BOOM NO CHK 1-- 830-426C AD 1/4MNPT X 3/8OD TUBE PTC 1-- 830-464C 3/8PTC LOCKING CLIP 1-- 832-051C NOZZLE CAP QUICK X 90X1/4 FNPT 1


56 115100-181 ACCUSHOT CONTROLLER 18CH 157 115201-004 ACCUSHOT POWER HARNESS 450 158 115205-006 ACCUSHOT ACC HARN YP8R 159 115206-001 ACCUSHOT GPS SENSOR MAG MNT 160 115400-001 ACCUSHOT CAB KIT 161 116301-001 ACCUSHOT PRESSURE SENSOR 1



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Installation Instructions for AccuShot Fertilizer Systemassets.greatplainsmfg.com/manuals/pdf/417-911m.pdf · operator manual includes information on operation, adjustment, troubleshooting,