Great Plains 3S-4010HDF Operator Manual - Manual (Page 23)

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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Operating Instructions 19
Operating Instructions
This section covers general operating procedures. It
assumes that Setup items have been completed for the
drill.
Experience, machine familiarity and the following infor-
mation will lead to efficient operation and good working
habits. Always operate farm machinery with safety in
mind.
General Description
All drill hydraulic functions are on separate circuits. Field
operations are entirely controlled from the tractor cab.
Planting Operation
Seed and fertilizer are delivered to the row units by grav-
ity, from fluted feed meters powered by ground drive.
Material rate setup varies by box, but always includes a
rate handle/knob for fine control, and may include
sprocket pairings for coarse control. Meter rate self-
adjusts for changes in ground speed.
Seeding stops when motion stops or the drill is raised.
A height switch on the drill controls meter drive clutches,
turning them on and off as the drill is lowered and raised.
A cab console switch box provides clutch control by drill
section for point row operation.
Seeding depth and furrow coverage are controlled by
row unit down pressure and depth adjustments.
Pre-Start Checklist
❑ Lubricate the drill as indicated under Lubrication,
“Maintenance and Lubrication” on page 60.
❑ Check the tires for proper inflation according to “Tire
Inflation Chart” on page 89.
❑ Check for worn or damaged parts and repair or
replace before going to the field.
❑ Check all nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten bolts as
specified on “Torque Values Chart” on page 90
❑ Check drill height switch on drill
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