Great Plains 3P1006NT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 17)

2011-12-20 Table of Contents Index 151-144M
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index 13
Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor and drill for
use.
Pre-Delivery Setup
If the drill has just been delivered, or has been broken
down for re-shipment, this item needs to be completed
prior to first field use:
• See “Appendix B - Pre-Delivery” on page 80.
You may also need to install features, options and
accessories that are not factory-installed, including:
• “Carbide Disc Scraper Installation” on page 90.
• “Weight Bracket Installation” on page 91
• Native Grass Seed Rate Reduction installation, found
in manual 202-583M in the Reduction kit.
Pre-Planting Setup
The balance of this section covers items that need to be
completed or checked prior to each field use of the drill.
Pre-Setup Checklist
1. Read and understand “Important Safety
Information” on page 1.
2. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
3. Check that all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated. See “Lubrication and Scheduled
Maintenance” on page 54.
4. Re-connect any seed or fertilizer hoses
disconnected for storage. See “Attach Meter Hoses
at Rows” on page 88.
5. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged.
See “Safety Decals” on page 5.
6. Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten
wheel bolts as specified. See “Appendix A -
Reference Information” on page 65.