Great Plains V-300F Operator Manual - Manual (Page 34)

148-057M-A 11/15/2007
30 V300 & V300F Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Operations
This section covers general operating procedures. Expe-
rience, machine familiarity and the following information
will lead to efficient operation and good working habits.
Always operate farm machinery with safety in mind.
Pre-Start Checklist
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WARNING
Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to
penetrate the skin. Check all hydraulic lines and fittings before
applying pressure. Fluid escaping from a very small hole can
be almost invisible. Use paper or cardboard, not body parts,
and wear heavy gloves to check for suspected leaks. If injured,
seek medical assistance from a doctor that is familiar with this
type of injury. Foreign fluids in the tissue must be surgically
removed within a few hours or gangrene will result.
1. Review the entire section “Important Safety Infor-
mation” on page 1.
2. Lubricate the drill as per “Lubrication” on page 104.
3. Check all tires for proper inflation per “Tire Inflation
Chart” on page 114.
4. Check all bolts, pins and fasteners. Torque as speci-
fied per “Torque Values” on page 115.
5. Check implement for worn or damaged parts. Repair
or replace before going to the field.
6. Check hydraulic hoses, fittings and cylinders for
leaks. Repair or replace before going to the field.
7. Check seed monitor setup and ensure that the drill
configuration data is loaded, prior to entering data for
the current planting session.
Transport
Unload seed box before transporting if at all possible.
The implement can be transported with a full box of
grain, but added weight will increase stopping distance
and decrease manoeuvrability. Some seed loss may also
occur, as even when set to zero and not rotating, the
meters do not completely block flow.
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WARNING
Towing the implement at high speeds or with a vehicle that is
not heavy enough can lead to loss of vehicle control. Loss of
vehicle control can lead to serious road accidents, injury and
death. To reduce the hazard:
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