Great Plains YP2425F-2470 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 41)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 37
2014-07-14 Table of Contents Index 401-406M
Field Operation
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 25
and “Field Set-Up Checklist” on page 35.
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1. Raise planter and line up at start of
first planting row
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2. Set tractor 3-point hitch to “depth
control” operation (and not load
control) -
3. Unfold marker on next-row side. 39
4. Set fan hydraulic circuit to low flow,
engage circuit. Gradually adjust
hydraulic flow to 3800 rpm. 43
5. Engage drive via seed monitor. Refer
to seed monitor manual.
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6. If planter has a fertilizer system
integrated with the DICKEY-john seed
monitor, set the “Fert.Pump” switch on
the Clutch Folding Module to ON.
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7. In the CLUTCH cluster of the Clutch
Folding Module, set all switches,
including Master, to ON. 41
8. Pull forward, lower planter, and begin
planting for a short distance.
9. Stop. Assess:
• planting depth
• seed spacing
• press wheel operation
• fertilizer application (if in use)
10. Make necessary adjustments 51
Sharp Field Turns Checklist Page
1. Fold marker 39
2. Raise planter 28
3. Make turn
4. Lower planter 28
5. Unfold marker on next-row side. 39
6. Resume planting.
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
1. Stop tractor
2. Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral 43
3. Raise planter 28
4. Fold Marker 39
Ending Planting Checklist Page
1. Suspend operations as above, then
2. Install lift locks 32
3. Lights ON -
4. Transport 33