Great Plains 8030P G1022 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 12)

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Section 2 Operating Instructions
5/2/07 60303P and 80303P Three-Point Planter 401-008M-A
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 2
Operating Instructions
This section covers general operating procedures. Experi-
ence, machine familiarity and the following information will
lead to efficient operation and good working habits. Al-
ways operate farm machinery with safety in mind.
Prestart Checklist
1. Carefully read “Important Safety Information,” be-
ginning on page 0.
2. Lubricate planter as indicated under Lubrication,
“Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 32.
3. Check that planter tires are the correct size and prop-
erly inflated as indicated on Tire Inflation Chart, “Ap-
pendix,” page 40.
4. Check all bolts, pins and fasteners. Torque as speci-
fied on Torque Values Chart, “Appendix,” page 39.
5. Check the chains for proper tension and alignment as
shown in Maintenance, “Maintenance and Lubrica-
tion,” page 28.
6. Check planter for worn or damaged parts. Repair or
replace before going to the field.
Field Operation
1. Perform all checks listed on Prestart Checklist, this
page.
2. Hitch planter to a tractor with sufficient weight and
horsepower. Refer to Tractor Requirements, “Specifi-
cations and Capacities,” page 38, and Attaching
Planter to Tractor, “Preparation and Setup,” page 7.
3. Set and calibrate planting rate as explained under
Planting Rate, “Adjustments,” page 11.
4. Clear seed hoppers of foreign objects. Load seed
hoppers with clean seed. Add 1 teaspoon of graphite
to each seed hopper. Replace hopper lids.
5. Adjust down pressure on row units to match field con-
ditions. Set row units to desired planting depth. Refer
to Row Unit Adjustments, “Adjustments,” page 20.
6. Check if planter is level. Refer to Leveling Planter,
“Preparation and Setup,” page 8.
7. Lower planter, pull forward and begin planting.
8. Always raise planters for field turns. Meters will stop
automatically as you raise planters.
Meter Clutches
To disengage seed- and chemical-hopper clutches, pull
and rotate knobs until meters are disengaged. See Figure
2-1.
Figure 2-1
Meter Clutch
To engage clutches, pull and rotate knobs until meters
reengage.
Row Unit Operation
Never back up with row units in ground. If you do, check all
openers to be sure none are clogged. Always lift planter
out of ground when turning at ends of field rows and for
other short-radius turns.
For information on planting-depth and down-pressure
adjustments, refer to Row Unit Adjustments, “Adjust-
ments,” beginning on page 20.
Chemical Hoppers
The optional chemical hopper comes in two versions: one
chemical meter or two chemical meters with a divider that
separates the hopper into two compartments.
Before filling chemical hoppers, clean any foreign objects
out of hoppers. To remove hopper from row unit, disen-
gage meter clutch and undo over-center latch at front of
hopper. See Figure 2-2.
Set and calibrate chemical-application rate as explained
under Granular Chemical Rates, “Adjustments,” page 15.
Fill chemical hoppers and replace hopper lids before op-
erating planter.
Periodically clean dirt and foreign objects out of chemical
hoppers.
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