Great Plains 1625AHL Operator Manual - Manual (Page 114)

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Liquid Fertilizer Clean-Out
With proper attention to maintenance, end of day
clean-out, end of season clean-out and winterization,
you can substantially increase the life and reliability of
your fertilizer system. Protect the pump, clean the tanks,
strainers, lines and nozzles, and you can avoid costly
and time-consuming repairs at the next season.
Fertilizers are usually highly corrosive to metals other
than stainless steel. Suspension fertilizers can clog
system components in storage.
Refer to Figure 106
1.
Close the inlet valve .
2. Connect a collection tank or recovery pump to the
inlet
.
3. Open the inlet valve . Start any pump used.
4. When material flow stops, stop the pump. Close the
inlet valve
.
Move the planter to a location suitable for draining
material last applied from the tank, or where the drainage
can be collected, or other location compliant with
chemical supplier clean-up instructions. A site with
access to rinse water is ideal.
5. Flush the entire system with clean water.
6. Remove end caps from booms and flush booms out
with water. Drain and replace end caps.
7. Remove strainer ( in Figure 45 on page 56) and
drain it out. See “Liquid Fertilizer Strainer” on
page 111 for further strainer maintenance.
8. Drain all lines and tanks completely to prevent
freezing damage.
9. Remove drop line nozzles. Clean orifice plates.
10. Flush pump per pump supplier manual. Fill pump
with RV antifreeze and cap off.
11. Wash all spilled fertilizer off the planter.
Tank Clean-Out
12. Open the tank lid. Observe the quantity of material
present. Check for build-up, sedimentation and
foreign matter, particularly any objects large enough
to clog the drain.
13. Remove the cap and open the inlet valve .
14. Power-wash the inside of the tank from above.
15. When the tank is clean and drained, close the inlet
valve .
16. Close the tank lid.
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Figure 106
Quick-Fill Inlet and Supply Valves
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Agricultural Chemical Hazard:
Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Wear proper protective
equipment as required by chemical manufacturer. Avoid
prolonged breathing of chemical fumes. Wear respirator as
required by chemical manufacturer. Some chemicals will cause
serious burns, lung damage, and death. Seek medical
assistance immediately if an accident occurs. Know what to do
in case of accident.
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