Great Plains 1625AHL Operator Manual - Manual (Page 66)

62 1625AH Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
411-020M Table of Contents Index 2014-04-21
Field Operation
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 24
and “Field Setup Checklist” on page 46.
SRM: Seed Rate Manual (SRM), or
DICKEY-john
®
PM400 Console Manual
Note: Use Depth Control mode. If the tractor 3-point
hitch control is set for Load Control, hitch
movement may cause changes in row unit depth
resulting in uneven depth control.
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1. Set planting rate. SRM
2. Unfold marker on next-row side. 61
3. 1625AHD:
With tractor at field engine rpm, engage the
fan circuit. Set to maximum oil flow without
fan over-speed.
1625AHL:
With tractor at high idle, set fan hydraulic
circuit to low flow, engage circuit. Gradually
adjust fan hydraulic flow to obtain
recommended pressures.
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4. Pull forward, lower planter, and begin
planting for a short distance.
5. Stop. Assess:
planting depth,
skips or doubles,
seed spacing (to verify population),
press wheel operation and
fertilizer and/or treatment application (if in
use)
6. Continue planting for at least 10 seconds (so
that the seed monitor is reporting a stable
population number). Verify that it is your
desired rate.
7. Make necessary adjustments 65
Sharp Field Turns Checklist Page
1. Fold marker 61
2. Raise planter 29
3. Make turn
4. Lower planter 29
5. Unfold marker on next-row side. 61
6. Resume planting.
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
1. Stop tractor
2. Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral 53
3. Fold Marker 61
4. Raise planter 29
Ending Planting Checklist Page
1. Suspend operations as above, then
2. Fold planter 30
3. Install transport locks 31
4. Lights ON -
5. Transport 33