Great Plains 3PYPA Operator Manual - Manual (Page 41)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 37
03/20/2012 Table of Contents Index 401-647M
Prepare Hopper (if used)
Note: The hopper includes a level sensor which is not fac-
tory-installed. If you desire to use the sensor, install
it prior to first use of the hopper. See page 161.
Refer to Figure 40
1.
Open hopper lid and inspect hopper:
Refer to Figure 40
2.
Briefly open slide gate to drain off any condensed
moisture.
Prepare Bulk Seed Box
Due to the difficulty of mixing seed lubricant down to the
base of the bulk box, Great Plains suggests:
• Mix lubricant into the seed prior to transport of the bulk
box to the field.
• Pour 2 cups (0.6 liter) of lubricant into the air box
before mounting the bulk box.
1. Determine the amount of seed lubricant required.
See page 131 for recommendations.
2. Open the lid of the bulk box.
3. Mix in all but 2 cups of the lubricant, stirring as
deeply as possible without damaging seed.
4. Close the lid.
• Rubber latch must be intact.
If hopper is not closed securely during operations,
air leaks cause irregular seed delivery.
• Make sure seed strainer basket is present and
clean.
• Check that hopper is clear of residual seed and
foreign matter. See page 101 if any clean-out is
required.
• Check lid for holes, cracks and excessive warp-
ing. Close lid. It must seat flat when latched.
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Figure 40
Hopper Lid Open
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Figure 41
Hopper Slide Gate Open
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