Great Plains YP3025 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 47)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 43
2013-09-09 Table of Contents Index 401-703M
Field Operation
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 24
and “Field Set-Up Checklist” on page 41.
Checking Planting Rate
Although your seed monitor will report useful full pass
results, cautious practice includes manually checking the
seed rate early in the first pass.
The Seed Rate Chart book for this planter (manual part
number 401-571B) contains sampling instructions.
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1. Set tractor 3-point hitch to “depth con-
trol” operation (and not load control)
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2. Unfold marker on next-row side. 44
3. Set fan hydraulic circuit to low flow,
engage circuit. Gradually adjust fan
hydraulic flow to obtain 3800 rpm. 48
4. Engage hydraulic seed drive via seed
monitor. Refer to seed monitor man-
ual. -
5. If planter has a fertilizer system inte-
grated with the DICKEY-john seed
monitor, set the “Fert.Pump” switch on
the Clutch Folding Module to ON.
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6. In the CLUTCH cluster of the Clutch
Folding Module, set all switches,
including Master, to ON. 46
7. Pull forward, lower planter, and begin
planting for a short distance.
8. Stop. Assess:
• planting depth
• seed spacing
• press wheel operation
• fertilizer application (if in use)
9. Make necessary adjustments 53
Sharp Field Turns Checklist Page
1. Fold marker 45
2. Raise planter 27
3. Make turn
4. Lower planter 27
5. Unfold marker on next-row side. 44
6. Resume planting.
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
1. Stop tractor
2. Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral 48
3. Fold Marker 45
4. Raise planter 27
Ending Planting Checklist Page
1. Suspend operations as above, then
2. Install lift locks 29
3. Set caster locks to ROAD 31
4. Fold planter 30
5. Lights ON -
6. Transport 33