Great Plains YP Fertilizer Ground Drive Update - Manual (Page 2)

2 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Front Page Part Lists Ground Drive Update
407-630M Front Page Part Lists 04/11/2011
Pre-Assembly Preparation
Tools Required
• MSDS
a
for material last applied
• Chemical safety equipment (see DANGER warning at
right)
• hoist or other lifter with a capacity of at least
400 pounds
• source of clean water for rinsing off planter
• suitable tractor for raising and unfolding planter
• liquid PTFE pipe sealant (do not use tape)
• grease or paint pencil
• basic hand tools
Prepare Planter
1. Fill the fertilizer tanks with clean water. Set the pump
for high rate (see the Seed Rate manual for your
planter). Apply the water through the fertilizer system
until the pump is flushed.
Work Location
2. Move the planter to a location with:
3. Raise planter with tractor.
4. Unfold planter.
5. Install lift and transport locks.
Regarding Parts
This kit relies on re-use of many parts from the existing
drive. Follow “remove and save” instructions carefully.
Parts that are “not re-used” may be salvaged or dis-
carded. They are not returned to Great Plains.
After identifying new parts, remove and discard any tape
or tags with part numbers. Part numbers applied with
grease or paint pencil may be removed at close-out.
a. Material Safety Data Sheet - consult the fertilizer supplier
• adequate illumination
• a surface that will not become slippery when wet,
and will not be damaged by spilled fertilizer solu-
tion
• clear surface beneath for recovery of any falling or
dropped parts
Possible Chemical Hazard:
Have chemical gloves, apron, boots and goggles available.
Have clean wash water available. Have the MSDS available
for recently pumped material. This installation requires dis-
connecting pump plumbing. The pump and adjacent plumbing
are typically full of fluid, which could be concentrated fertil-
izer. Fertilizer can be hazardous, and can cause skin irritation,
burns, sickness or poisoning. Know what steps to take if
adverse exposure occurs.
Sharp Object Hazard:
Be careful working near ground drives. Tines on the ground
drive wheels are sharp.