Field operations, Final field checklist – Great Plains 800 Operator Manual User Manual
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Operating Instructions
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2011-10-25
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Field Operations
Final Field Checklist
1.
Pull the raised drill into starting position at the first
pass.
2.
Lower the drill (page 19).
3.
Pull forward at the intended planting speed.
Optimum planting speed depends on conditions, and
is typically between 5 to 8 mph (8 to 13 kph). If
openers are bouncing, or not operating at a
consistent penetration depth, reduce speed.
4.
Stop shortly into the first pass and check drill level.
Both drill frame and opener frames need to be
parallel to the ground for most consistent results.
Also check the seed furrow in between the openers
and press wheels, and make sure that seed is being
delivered, and being covered.
5.
At the end of each pass, retract the tractor circuit for
opener lift. Seeding stops automatically when the
openers are raised.
6.
Check material consumption to ensure that it is
being used at expected rates, and that you don’t run
out.
7.
Check opener level and planting depth, which can
change as the drill empties and becomes lighter.
8.
At the conclusion of planting, raise the openers and
lock them up by moving the down-force adjustment
pin back to the transport lock hole (page 16).
9.
If substantial quantities of materials remain, consider
performing a clean-out prior to transport (page 40),
to make a safer load, and reduce wear on the tires.
❑ Drill hitched and chained. See page 13.
❑ Seed and fertilizer rates set per charts and
calibration. in Seed Rate Manual.
❑ Lock-out hub engaged. See page 17.
❑ Record acremeter reading if acreage monitoring is
desired.
❑ Down-pressure adjustment pin configured. See
❑ Materials loaded. See page 20.
Note: If re-using calibrated rates from a prior planting,
make sure that meter scales are correctly set, and
not still at zero for transport. make sure chains are
in place for boxes to be used.
Crop Yield Risk:
For consistent opener down pressure, fully extend the cylinder
every time you lower the openers.
Equipment Damage Risks:
Do not make sharp turns with openers in the ground.
Never back up with openers in the ground. Seed tube plugging
and equipment damage is likely.
Note: Some row spacings have unequal numbers of row
units served by each box compartment. The
compartments with more rows run out of material
first.