Great Plains 3PYPA Operator Manual - Manual (Page 57)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 53
03/20/2012 Table of Contents Index 401-647M
Field Operation
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 23
and “Field Set-Up Checklists” on page 51.
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Null4.aac: Consult seed monitor for alarms during planting. Check
that reported rates are consistent with your plan.
When reloading seed and fertilizer, check consumption
against anticipated use to that point.
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1. Check that steering is engaged 28
2. Raise planter and line up at start of first
planting row.
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3. Set tractor 3-point hitch to “depth control”
operation (and not load control).
Note: If tractor hitch is set for
“load control”, planting depth will
be uneven.
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4. Prime meters with seed.
Leave fan running.
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5. Unfold marker on next-row side. 49
6. Engage hydraulic seed drive via seed
monitor. Refer to seed monitor manual.
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7. If planter has a fertilizer system integrated
with the DICKEY-john
®
seed monitor, set
the “Fert.Pump” switch on the Clutch
Folding Module to ON.
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8. In the CLUTCH cluster of the CFM, set
Master and section switches ON.
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9. Pull forward, lower planter, and begin
planting for a short distance.
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10. Stop. Assess:
• planting depth
• seed spacing
• press wheel operation
• fertilizer application (if in use)
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11. Make necessary adjustments 56
12. Resume planting. -
Sharp Field Turns
a
Checklist
a. Monitor manifold pressure during end-of-pass
operations and turns. Adjust operations as needed
to maintain meter pressurization.
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1. Fold marker 49
2. Raise planter when fold is complete 24
3. Make turn
4. Lower planter 24
5. Unfold marker on next-row side. 49
6. Resume planting.
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
1. Stop tractor -
2. Fertilizer pump OFF -
3. Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral 44
4. Hydraulic drive circuit to Float or Neutral -
5. Fold Marker 49
6. Raise planter 24
Ending Planting Checklist Page
1. Suspend operations as above, then
2. Install lift assist locks 27
3. Fold planter 25
4. Lights ON -
5. Transport 31
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Planting
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