Unloading materials, Unloading safety information – Great Plains NTA2007 Operator Manual User Manual
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Maintenance and Lubrication
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Unloading Materials
Unloading Safety Information
Unloading materials has the same risks as loading
material. Review the advice on page 51.
1.
Raise implement (page 41) to ensure free operation
of calibration crank. Fold is optional.
2.
Unless using an auger for unload, position drill on a
clear flat surface. Put tractor in Park.
If using an auger, unloading is a two-person
operation.
3.
Shut off tractor unless using tractor hydraulics for
auger operations.
4.
Place tarp or auger inlet under outside face of meter
to be emptied.
5.
If unloading fertilizer or treated seed, take same
materials safety precautions as for loading.
6.
Refer to Figure 94 (which depicts the meter without a guard -
do not operate with guards removed)
7.
Open Calibration door
first. A small amount of
material may fall into the chute and onto the
collection area.
8.
If using an auger, have everyone stand clear, and
test auger controls.
9.
Have one person open Clean-Out door
second,
and if using an auger, have a second person start
the auger as soon as the first person is clear.
Expect material to flow in significant volume until the
hopper is empty. Inspect the hopper from the lid to
confirm that it is empty.
10. Install the calibration crank (page 56). Rotate it until
no material flows from the calibration door.
11. Shut down and withdraw auger, if used.
12. If the drill will not be used again for an extended
period, complete the steps at “Material Clean-Outs”
on page 114.
13. Move drill from collection area and recover materials.
14. Wipe down doors and bottom of meter.
15. Close doors. For temporary parking or transport,
fully close doors. For storage, close doors only until
elastomer seals begin to touch meter housing, so
that condensation can drain. Do not leave doors
open wide enough for pest entry.
16. Raise and latch chute.
Figure 94
Chute Lowered, Doors Open
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Entrapment and Rapid Suffocation
Hazard:
Never enter a hopper for loading or
unloading.
Possible Chemical Hazard:
Agricultural chemicals can be
dangerous, including treatments on
seeds, and components of fertilizers.
Improper use can seriously injure
persons, animals, plants, soil and
property.
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