Great Plains YP2425F-2470 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 39)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 35
2014-07-14 Table of Contents Index 401-406M
Field Set-Up Checklist
Use the following tables to develop a final checklist for
your tractor/planter configuration. Additional or fewer
steps may be necessary depending on tractor features,
planter options and planting accessories.
Mechanical Checklist Page
Tongue height preset on 3-point 21
Planter unfolded 26
Tongue front latch hook engaged 27
Side-to-side level at gauge wheels 22
Marker initial length set 53
Marker disc angle set 53
Electrical Checklist Page
Verify electrical hookups solid 19
Check seed monitor terminal and
observe any diagnostic messages
a
a. Refer to monitor manual.
With hydraulic circuits in neutral, check
switches and indicator lights on Clutch
Folding Module switch panel. Confirm
Master OFF.
-
Verify that, when planter is lowered,
radar speed sensor is pointed at
ground, at an angle approximately 35
°
below horizontal.
b
b. Refer to sensor documentation.
Air System Checklist Page
Manifold to seed box or hopper seal -
Add 1 cup of seed lubricant to each air
box, prior to first use, and prior to
loading seed
108
Seed loaded 44
Tube gates turned on to correct rows 42
No air leaks (except from seed box) -
Hose routings - no sags, no pinches
(check wing-folded & field positions)
-
Hoses fully connected to meters and
locked
-
Frame Mounted Checklist Page
Row cleaner depth setting 69
Coulter depth and alignment 70
Row Units Checklist Page
Preset depth handles to 7 holes
showing above “T”
72
Preset down force springs to first notch
(lightest) setting for most conditions,
2nd notch otherwise)
66
Set all unit-mounted coulters to 1 ⁄
4
in
shallower than opener blades.
70
Check coulter alignment to row 71
Check closing wheel alignment 84
Set closing wheels to first notch (light
setting)
83
Engage meter coupling for all desired
rows
75
Check action and contact of side depth
wheels
73
Gauge wheel scraper gap (if installed) 74
Treatments (Options) Checklist Page
Confirm Clutch Folding Module
“Fert.Pump” switch OFF
48
Check tractor-mounted components
a
Ground drive wheel, chain
Nurse Tank: Execute Cart Checklist
b
Check for correct orifice plates
c
Fill system with 100 gallons of water,
and check for leaks
-
Check all row unit lines are connected,
free of kinks, and discharge
tube/nozzles are clear
-
Inlet and hose valves open
SmartBox system loaded, powered up
a. Check supplier manual for tanks and pump.
Check fertilizer section of monitor manual.
b. See SML or PFC2000/PFC1600 Manual.
c. Check Seed Rate manual, and manual for
fertilizer pump system.