Great Plains 800 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 24)

20 800 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
175-057M Table of Contents Index 2011-10-25
Loading Materials
Fully loaded with dense seed, the drill weighs an
additional 1024 lbs (464 kg). Include this weight when
checking tractor capability.
The drill must be hitched for seed loading.
Load slightly more material than needed, because
consumption rates can vary between compartments
even though the furrow rates are identical.
Main Seed Box Loading
1. Check that all meter doors are positioned for the
seed size, and not set for clean-out. Refer to Seed
Rate Manual. If loading prior to transport, set them to
position 1 (smallest seed).
2. Install or remove optional seed plugs as desired for
the row spacing planned. Refer to Seed Rate
Manual.
3. If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not
yet been done, set Seed Rate Handle to 0. At 0, and
with the doors at 1, no seed can leak during
transport.
4. The main seed box lid handle is also a latch. It needs
to pivot up to release the lid.
5. Load seed evenly into seed boxes.
6. To reduce wear, remove main shaft drive chains for
small seed boxes.
Loading Fertilizer
Fully loaded with dense fertilizer, the drill weighs an
additional 640 lbs (290 kg). Include this weight when
checking tractor capability.
Load fertilizer after transport if possible. Some spillage
can occur through meters during transport, even with the
drive system disengaged.
1. Check that fertilizer clean-out door is closed and all
latches are secure.
2. If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not
yet been done, set Rate Adjuster to 0. At 0, no
fertilizer can leak during transport.
3. The fertilizer lid is held closed by a spring-loaded
bumper. Lift smartly at the handle to release it.
4. Load fertilizer evenly into fertilizer compartment.
5. To reduce wear, remove drive chain for seed box not
used.
Small Seeds Box Loading
1. If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not
yet been done, set Seed Rate Handle to 0. At 0, no
seed can leak during transport.
2. Take all necessary materials safety precautions if the
seed is treated.
3. The Small Seeds lid is held closed by two external
rubber latches. Pull them up and to the rear to
release the lid.
4. Load seed evenly into seed boxes.
5. To reduce wear, remove main shaft drive chains for
main seed boxes.
Possible Agricultural Chemicals Hazards:
Take all necessary materials safety precautions when loading
dusty seed, treated seed or fertilizer.
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