Great Plains 1625AHL Operator Manual - Manual (Page 45)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 41
2014-04-21 Table of Contents Index 411-020M
Related Topics
“For Loading All Materials” on page 35
“Dry Fertilizer Unloading and Clean-Out” on page 105
Swing-Down Railing Section
Refer to Figure 27
If fertilizer will be loaded via auger, from behind the
planter, the walkboard handrail height may be reduced
for auger tube clearance.
At each side, pull cross-pins out and make
1 ⁄
4
turn.
Release pin into shallow detents. Swing railing toward
hopper.
Auger height required is:
2.9 m (9 feet 6 inches):
Lid Opening
Keep lid closed. Keep tightly closed for operations. Keep
loosely closed for storage. Open only for material
loading, hopper clean-out and exceptional maintenance.
Refer to Figure 27
1.
Lift handle .
Refer to Figure 28 and Figure 29
2.
Swing handle out until hook releases from
U-bolt.
3. Move hook clear of U-bolt and re-close handle.
Refer to Figure 29
4.
Lift lid slightly at pivot end to clear strainer .
5. Swing lid away from walkboard. Open only enough
to accomplish the present task.
6. Check that the strainer basket is clean and in
place.
Do not operate without a strainer:
It is an important safety feature that prevents accidental entry
into the hopper. It also prevents larger foreign matter from
clogging the meter and air system.
7. Inspect the hopper to ensure that it is empty, and
free of foreign matter that could foul the meter.
2
1
Figure 27
3520 Liter Fertilizer Hopper
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1
Figure 28
Hopper Lid Unlatched
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2
3
2
2 3
3
Figure 29
Hopper Lid Opening
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3
4
5
5
5