Great Plains SML1000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 25)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 21
03/31/2011 Table of Contents Index 407-451M
Field Set-Up Checklists
Use the following tables, and the checklists in your imple-
ment Operator
a
and Seed Rate
b
manual to develop a
final checklist for your tractor/implement/cart configura-
tion. Additional or fewer steps may be necessary
depending on tractor features, implement options and
planting accessories.
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Field Operation
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 15
and “Field Set-Up Checklists” on page 21.
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a. See planter or air drill implement Operator manual.
b. Topic covered in Seed Rate manual. See “Document Family” on page 9 for a list of Rate manuals.
Implement Checklist Page
Basic implement checklist completed a
Boom system checklist completed a
Mechanical Checklist Page
Cart hitched. Hitch latch plates pinned 11
Tank lid and breather insert secure 19
Ladder raised and pinned 17
Plumbing Checklist Page
Inspect hoses and fittings for leaks
Cart inlet valve - CLOSED 18
Tank discharge valve - OPEN 18
Implement inlet valve - OPEN a
Cart outlet valve - OPEN 18
Prime pump 20
Treatments Checklist Page
Material depletion rate estimated
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1. Complete implement pass 1 checklist a
2. If cart has a fertilizer system integrated
with the DICKEY-john seed monitor,
set the “Fert.Pump” switch on the
Clutch Folding Module to ON.
a
3. Pull forward, lower implement, and
begin planting.
a
4. Check boom manifold pressure gauge b
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
1. Stop tractor. Set brakes.
2. Complete implement Suspend Plant-
ing checklist
a
3. If cart has a fertilizer system integrated
with the DICKEY-john seed monitor,
set the “Fert.Pump” switch on the
Clutch Folding Module to OFF.
a
4. Cart outlet valve CLOSED. 32 or 33
Material Re-Load Checklist Page
1. Perform Suspending checklist. above
2. Check fertilizer level whenever re-load-
ing seed.
3. Check fertilizer level prior to expected
time or distance of fertilizer depletion.
4. When reloading seed and fertilizer,
check consumption against anticipated
use to that point.
Ending Planting Checklist Page
1. Suspend operations as above, then
2. Implement inlet valve CLOSED a
3. Tank discharge valve CLOSED 32 or 33
4. Perform a material clean-out to pre-
serve pump as soon as possible.
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