22 final field checklists – Great Plains CDA600 Operator Manual User Manual
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Centurion CDA600
270-600M-ENG
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Mechanical Checklist
Page
q
Check all tyre pressures
80
q
Tongue height
25
q
Implement unfolded
26
q
Boutmarker extension set
38
q
Marker disc angle set
39
Electrical Checklist
Page
q
Verify electrical hook-ups
solid
24
q
Ensure lights are on
24
q
Check control panel and
observe any diagnostic
messages
55
q
Configure monitor
50
Hopper and Air System Checklist
Page
q
Hopper cover closed
40
q
Materials loaded
-
q
Hose routings - no sags, no
pinches (check wing-folded &
field positions)
-
q
Hoses fully connected to
meters, towers and openers
-
Cultivation Section Checklist
Page
q
Disc blade wear / operation
37
q
Levelling board wear /
operation
37
Row Units Checklist
Page
q
Preset depth handles alike.
46
q
Preset down force springs
alike, except in tracks.
47
q
Check wheel scraper gaps (if
installed)
45
Hydraulic System Checklist
Page
q
Check tractor hydraulic
reservoir full
-
q
Inspect connections for leaks
-
q
Perform a raise and lower
operation
28
q
Check fan operation
41
First Bout Operation Checklist
Page
q
Drill unfolded and aligned for
first bout, with opener discs
about 3m (10ft) before field
edge.
-
q
Run fan for at least 15
minutes before planting.
41
q
Unfold boutmarker on next-
row side.
-
q
Set fan hydraulic circuit to
low flow, engage circuit.
Gradually adjust fan hydraulic
flow to obtain desired rpm.
41
q
Check control panel for alerts.
55
q
Pull forward, lower working
elements and begin planting
for a short distance.
-
q
Stop. Assess:
Cultivation section settings
37
planting depth
46
press wheel operation
46
q
Make necessary adjustments
-
4.22 Final Field
Checklists
Use the following tables to develop a final
checklist for your tractor/drill configuration.
Additional or fewer steps may be necessary
depending on tractor features, drill options
and planting accessories.
4. Adjustment / Operation