Great Plains YP1630F-1670 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 48)

44 YP1630F Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-832M Table of Contents Index 2012-12-27
Field Operation
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 22
and “Field Setup Checklist” on page 41.
SRM: Seed Rate Manual (SRM), or
DICKEY-john® PM400 Console Manual
Note: Use Depth Control mode. If the tractor 3-point
hitch control is set for Load Control, hitch
movement may cause changes in row unit depth
resulting in uneven depth control.
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1. Set planting rate. SRM
2. Unfold marker on next-row side. 43
3. With tractor at high idle, set fan hydraulic
circuit to low flow, engage circuit. Gradually
adjust fan hydraulic flow to obtain
recommended pressure
42
4. Pull forward, lower planter, and begin
planting for a short distance.
5. Stop. Assess:
planting depth,
skips or doubles,
seed spacing (to verify population),
press wheel operation and
fertilizer and/or treatment application (if in
use)
6. Continue planting for at least 10 seconds (so
that the seed monitor is reporting a stable
population number). Verify that it is your
desired rate.
7. Make necessary adjustments 47
Sharp Field Turns Checklist Page
1. Fold marker 43
2. Raise planter 27
3. Make turn
4. Lower planter 27
5. Unfold marker on next-row side. 43
6. Resume planting.
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
1. Stop tractor
2. Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral 42
3. Fold Marker 43
4. Raise planter 27
Ending Planting Checklist Page
1. Suspend operations as above, then
2. Fold planter 28
3. Install transport locks 29
4. Lights ON -
5. Transport 31