Great Plains YP1625 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 42)

38 YP1225 and YP1625 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-226M-A 03/12/2012
Field Operation
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 18
and “Field Setup Checklist” on page 36. Note: Use Depth Control mode. If tractor 3-point hitch
control is set for Load Control, hitch movement
may cause changes in row unit depth resulting in
uneven depth control.
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Monitor Operation
For monitor operation in the field, refer to the DICKEY-
john ® manual supplied with this unit, and the Seed Rate
manual.
End of “Field Operation”
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1. Set planting rate. 45
2. Unfold marker on next-row side. 41
3. Set fan hydraulic circuit to low flow, engage
circuit. Gradually adjust fan hydraulic flow to
obtain (normally) 3800 rpm.
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4. Engage optional hydraulic seed drive via
seed monitor.
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5. In the CLUTCH cluster of the CFM, set all
switches, including Master, to ON.
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6. Pull forward, lower planter, and begin plant-
ing for a short distance.
7. Stop. Assess planting depth, seed spacing,
press wheel operation and fertilizer applica-
tion (if in use)
8. Make necessary adjustments 44
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CFM: Planting Configuration
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Sharp Field Turns Checklist Page
1. Fold marker 41
2. Raise planter 22
3. Make turn
4. Lower planter 22
5. Unfold marker on next-row side. 41
6. Resume planting.
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
1. Stop tractor
2. Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral 39
3. Fold Marker 41
4. Raise planter 22
Ending Planting Checklist Page
1. Suspend operations as above, then
2. Fold planter 24
3. Install transport locks 25
4. Lights ON -
5. Transport 27