Great Plains 3PYP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 153)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Appendix C: Initial Setup 149
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Radar Calibration
At the first opportunity to operate the planter in the field
(with or without planting), the radar component of the
seed monitor needs to be calibrated. The seed monitor
manual describes the procedure.
Note: The planter must be in the lowered/field position for
this calibration. The angle of the sensor changes
when the planter is raised, and readings during
planting will be incorrect if calibrated in the raised
configuration.
Note: Due to this angle change, seed monitor speed
readings will not match tractor speedometer
reading during transport.
Install Tractor Steering Components
Compatible Tractors
New 3PYP planters include hydraulic steering, which
requires mounting a sensor in the tractor steering gear or
if available, using existing tractor sensors. ISO
compatible wheel tractors and track tractors with factory
installed (not aftermarket) auto-steer ready components
use the electronic steering sensor module and
harnessing. Non ISO compatible and those tractors
without factory installed auto-steer components require
the linear sensor in the steering gear.
Brackets and instructions are included for the following
tractor brands and models.
The tractor must otherwise also meet the requirements
listed under Specifications and Capacities in “Appendix
A: Reference Information” on page 124.
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Main Frame Shipping Stand
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Case IH
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MX or Magnum™ Series
225 through 285
John Deere 8000 Series with
rigid front suspension
John Deere 8000 Series ILS
(Independent Live Suspension)