Seed monitor, Parking – Great Plains NTA3010 Operator Manual User Manual
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Operating Instructions
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2014-03-26
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Seed Monitor
The seed monitor, included with the air cart, performs the
following functions:
On the drill:
• Height switch monitoring
• Fold/Weight-Transfer circuit control
• Seed flow blockage (optional)
On the Air Cart:
• Fan Speed monitoring
• Hopper material level monitoring
• Hopper air pressure monitoring
• Meter rate monitoring
• Ground speed monitoring
Consult the DICKEY-john manual for how to configure
reporting and alerts.
Parking
Following these steps when parking the drill for periods
of less than 36 hours. For longer periods, see Storage,
the next topic.
1.
Spot the drill on firm, level ground.
2.
Raise the drill. Install transport locks.
3.
Fold as necessary for the parking space available.
Lock-up if folded.
4.
Set the Fold/Field valve handle to Field.
5.
Perform the air cart parking checklist.
6.
Securely block cart and drill tires to prevent rolling.