Great Plains YP1625 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 16)

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12 YP1225 and YP1625 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor and planter
for use. Before using the planter in the field, you must
hitch the planter to a suitable tractor and level the planter.
Initial Setup
If the planter has just been delivered, or broken down for
re-shipment, these items need to be completed prior to
first field use:
• “Hydraulic Charge and Bleed” on page 125, which
includes:
• “Console Installation” on page 125
• “Level Planter” on page 126, and
• “Marker Setup” on page 129.
You may also need to install features, options and acces-
sories that were not factory- or dealer-installed.
Pre-Planting Setup
The balance of this section covers items that need to be
completed or checked prior to each field use of the
planter.
1. Read and understand “Important Safety Informa-
tion” on page 1.
2. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
3. Check that all grease fittings are in place and lubri-
cated. See “Lubrication” on page 90.
4. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are cor-
rectly located and legible. Replace if damaged. See
“Safety Decals” on page 6
5. Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten
wheel bolts as specified. See “Tire Inflation Chart”
on page 111.
6. If returning the planter to service from storage,
remove any grease used to protect cylinder rods.