Great Plains V-300F Operator Manual - Manual (Page 43)

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Final Field Preparation
1. Check that both calibration shafts are set so that
diverter doors are closed (see page 79 and
page 87).
2. Set coulter depth and force (see page 71).
3. Set opener depth (see page 93).
4. Check markers (see page 40).
5. Check packer (page 28).
6. Raise ladders.
7. Release pivot locks (flipped into forward position,
see page 32) for normal flat fields, so hitch can
pivot and drill openers can properly track coulters. If
on steep slopes, leave pivot locks engaged.
Field Operation
1. Pull forward, lower coulters to desired depth and
lower drill.
2. Extend marker, if used (see page 40).
3. Press monitor key to start tally.
4. Drive forward at no more than 10.5 kph (6.5 mph).
5. Raise drill for any short radius turns.
6. Periodically check seed monitor for alerts.
At pass turns:
7. Press monitor keys for tramlining.
8. Raise drill. Seeding stops automatically as drill is
raised.
9. If using hydraulic markers, sequence sides as
needed for marking the next pass.
When re-loading materials:
10. Check actual material consumption against
expected rate, based on coverage area reported by
seed monitor.
Figure 40
Calibration Diverters
27204
IMPORTANT !
Never back up with openers in the ground, or row unit
plugging and equipment damage is likely.
Note: Note reference measurement on tongue-cylinder
gauge to help you achieve the same coulter depth
with each field pass. Refer to “Coulter Adjust-
ments” on page 71, for further adjustment instruc-
tions.