Great Plains FCP1000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 16)

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Section 2 Operating Instructions
FCP1000 Three-Meter Drill and Hitch 148-693M-A 7/5/2005
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Marker Operation
Optional markers are powered off the same circuit as the
tongue cylinder. After setting coulter depth with tongue
cylinder, turn selector valve to the left to operate markers.
See Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4
Turn Selector Valve for Marker Operation
Transport Lift Cylinders
The transport-lift cylinders are rephasing hydraulic cylin-
ders. After a period of normal use, the cylinders may get
out of sequence. If this happens, the hitch will lift unevenly
or one set of tires will not retract from the soil.
To rephase cylinders, raise drill completely and hold
hydraulic lever on for a few seconds to allow cylinders time
to rephase.
Fertilizer Operation
The fertilizer drill is equipped with a moveable divider that
partitions the drill box between the seed and the fertilizer.
Use only dry, granular fertilizer in the fertilizer compart-
ment.
1. Clean any seed or debris from fertilizer compartment.
2. Calibrate fertilizer-application rate as explained under
Fertilizer Rate Calibration, “Adjustments,” page 26.
3. Check that divider door is closed so seed and fertilizer
cannot pass between compartments.
4. Check that cleanout door (1) is latched securely as
shown in Figure 2-5. Close all door latches before
loading fertilizer compartment.
Figure 2-5
Cleanout Door Latched
5. Fill fertilizer compartment.
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