Great Plains 2510HDP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 32)

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Loading Materials
If seed is already loaded, and has been present for more
than a day, check that seeds in the sliding seed tubes
and meters has not become damp.
Watch your step when walking on drill ladder and walkboard.
Falling from drill could cause severe injury or death.
Great Plains recommends loading materials after the drill
has been transported to the planting ground.
Seed is heavy. Pre-loading substantially increases
transport hazards:
• Stopping distance increases.
• The center of gravity moves aft. Tractor steering
wheels have less weight on them, reducing steering
effectiveness.
• Even with effective steering, turns are more difficult to
initiate and more difficult to stop, due to the inertia of
the wide load.
To load materials:
1. Load only in dry conditions.
2. If the seed is treated, or if loading fertilizer, wear
protective equipment recommended for the hazards.
3. If seed lubricant is called for in the Seed Rate chart,
have ample quantities on hand.
4. Lower the drill.
5. Fold down the ladders.
6. Open the lids for the boxes to be used.
7. Remove any debris or obstructions from the boxes.
8. If not planting all rows, shut off unused rows. See
page 54.
9. Load seed and/or fertilizer. Mix lubricant as
specified. Load or spread materials evenly across all
partitions. Use a tool or gloved hand.
10. Make a note of the quantity loaded, for later
confirmation of population or application density
desired.
11. Note the acremeter reading. See page 30.
12. Close and secure the box lids.
13. Raise the ladders.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Watch your step when climbing ladder or
walking on walkboard.
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