Great Plains 2S-2600HDF Operator Manual v2 - Manual (Page 40)

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Loading Main Seed Box
Seed may be loaded in the field or prior to transport.
Fully loaded with dense seed, the drill can weigh an
additional 5389 lbs (2444 kg). Include this weight when
checking tractor capability.
The drill must be hitched for seed loading. The main-
frame may be raised or lowered. Lowered places the
walkboards closer to the ground, reducing effort when
manually loading bagged seed. If equipped with ladders,
swing them down.
Main Seed Box Loading
1. Check that all meter doors are positioned for the
seed size, and not set for clean-out. See “Position
Seed Cup Doors” on page 49. 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. See “Seed Tube Plug
(Small Seeds)” on page 102.
3. If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not
yet been done, set Seed Rate Handles to 0. At 0,
and with the doors at 1, no seed can leak during
transport.
4. On HDF (fertilizer-capable) drill models:
• Check that any offset box dividers are set to the
desired compartment ratio. See “Offset Box
Divider” on page 101.
• Check that the divider flap is set as desired (sepa-
rate compartments, or all-seed). See “Fertilizer
Box Operation” on page 37.
• If seeding only from the forward (seed) compart-
ment, flip the top spill flap back to prevent seed
from entering the fertilizer compartment. See “Fer-
tilizer Box Operation” on page 37.
5. Take all necessary materials safety precautions if the
seed is treated.
6. Load seed evenly into seed boxes.
7. To reduce wear, remove main shaft drive chains for
small seed boxes.
Small Seeds Box Loading
1. If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not
yet been done, set Seed Rate Handles to 0. At 0, no
seed can leak during transport.
2. Take all necessary materials safety precautions if the
seed is treated.
3. Load seed evenly into seed boxes.
4. To reduce wear, remove main shaft drive chains for
main seed boxes.