Field set-up checklists – Great Plains 3PYPA Operator Manual User Manual
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Operating Instructions
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Field Set-Up Checklists
Use the following tables to develop a final checklist for
your tractor/planter configuration. Additional or fewer
steps may be necessary depending on tractor features,
planter options and planting accessories.
Null4:
Null4:
Null4:
Null4:
Mechanical Checklist (Hitching)
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Planter centered at hitch
Left hitch spacers installed
14
Tongue height preset on 3-point
21
Electrical Checklist
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Verify electrical hookups solid
Check seed monitor terminal and observe
any diagnostic messages
a
a. Refer to monitor manual.
With hydraulic circuits in Neutral, check
switches and indicator lights on Clutch
Folding Module switch panel. Confirm
Master OFF.
-
Verify that, when planter is lowered, radar
speed sensor is pointed at ground, at an
angle approximately 35
° below horizontal.
b
b. Refer to sensor documentation.
Hydraulic System Checklist
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Check tractor hydraulic reservoir full
-
Steering: case drain (shared with fan)
Steering: sensor line
Steering: pressure return (shared w/fan)
Steering: pressure side to power-beyond
Fan case drain (shared with steering)
Fan return (shared with steering)
Fan motor pressure side (retract)
Lift (Standard) / Down Pressure (Option)
Wing (Standard) / Marker (Option)
Hydraulic Drive (Option)
Inspect connections for leaks
-
Turn tractor steering slightly and confirm
caster response.
Perform a raise and lower operation
Check fan speed and airflow direction
a
a. Operate fan briefly. Check that rpm can reach oper-
ating speed on seed monitor. Observe rotor blades
spinning toward exit port as fan slows to a stop.
If equipped with hydraulic drive:
confirm CFM Master switch off,
select “5 REV TEST” on monitor, and
check planter drive rotation direction.
Mechanical Checklist (post-Hitching)
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Transport locks moved to storage
Front-to-rear level
21
Planter unfolded
Wings level
3-point top link adjusted (if used)
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Marker tilt complete
Marker extension set
Marker disc angle set
Markers folded (unless already at start of
first planting row)
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Walkboard closed and pinned.