Great Plains YP1625 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 40)

36 YP1225 and YP1625 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-226M-A 03/12/2012
Field Setup Checklist
Use the following checklist as a guide to ensure the
planter is properly set up before using. You may need to
refer to the assembly instructions, operator’s manual or
the Dickey-john manual to complete checklist.
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MECHANICAL
❑ Tongue height preset on 3-point.
❑ Set tractor 3-point hitch to “depth control” operation
(and not load control)
❑ Front to rear levelness.
❑ Side to side levelness at gauge wheels.
❑ Toe-in of wing frames at pull-bars.
❑ Tongue hook latch operation.
❑ Marker extension and disk angle set.
HYDRAULIC
❑ All circuits connected with correct polarity.
❑ Tractor reservoir full.
❑ Field raise and lower.
❑ Inspect for leaks.
❑ Fold/unfold and tongue lock.
❑ Markers.
❑ Solenoid valve.
❑ Fan direction and speed.
❑ Hydraulic drive (if equipped).
ELECTRICAL
❑ Power up monitor and check settings.
❑ Power up and check hydraulic settings if not already
done.
❑ Check operation of selector valve for fold/makers.
❑ Check operation of lighting equipment.
AIR SYSTEM
❑ Manifold to PROBOX or poly hopper seal.
❑ Y-splitters turned on to correct rows.
❑ Air leaks (small leaks from PROBOX are normal.
❑ Hose routings, no sags and no pinched hoses.
(Check both folded and field positions.)
❑ Cleanout doors closed at meters.
❑ Hoses fully connected to meters and locked.
ROW UNITS
❑ Preset depth handles to 7 holes showing above “T”
❑ Preset down force springs to 1st notch (lightest) set-
ting for most conditions, 2nd notch otherwise.
❑ Set all unit mounted coulters to 1 ⁄
4
in (6mm) above
opener blade depth.
❑ Check coulter alignment to row.
❑ Check closing wheel alignment.
❑ Set closing wheels to first notch (light setting).
❑ Correct seed meters and wheels installed.
❑ Meter drive coupler engaged for all desired rows.
❑ Seed meter clean-out doors closed.
❑ Check scraper gaps (option).
❑ Lock up splitter rows if needed.
❑ Check action and contact of side depth wheels.
ROW CLEANERS
❑ Check for correct installation of row cleaners on all
rows if equipped.
❑ Check that row cleaners do not catch on hydraulic
hoses.
❑ Carefully watch when folding planter the first time to
ensure clearance of row cleaner.
FERTILIZER
❑ Set rate drive sprockets for correct rate.
(Note fertilizer rate is population dependent.)
❑ Check for correct orifice plates.
❑ Check unused rows are correctly closed off.
❑ Fill system 1/2 full with water and check for leaks
(run pump if possible).
❑ Disconnect drive chain if fertilizer is not used.
❑ Check all row unit lines are connected and dis-
charge nozzles or tubes are clear.