Great Plains YP4425A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 55)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 51
2012-02-23 Table of Contents Index 401-805M
Field Operation
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 22
and “Field Set-Up Checklists” on page 49.
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1. Set tractor 3-point hitch to “depth
control” operation (and not load
control) -
2. Unfold marker on next-row side. 52
3. Set fan hydraulic circuit to low flow,
engage circuit. Gradually adjust fan
hydraulic flow to obtain recommended
initial fan rpm.
42
4. Prime meters with seed.
Leave fan running.
46
5. Engage hydraulic seed drive via seed
monitor. Refer to seed monitor
manual. -
6. If planter has a fertilizer system
integrated with the DICKEY-john
®
seed monitor, set the “Fert.Pump”
switch on the Clutch Folding Module
to ON. 48
7. In the CLUTCH cluster of the Clutch
Folding Module, set all switches,
including Master, to ON. 44
8. Pull forward, lower planter, and begin
planting for a short distance.
9. Stop. Assess:
• planting depth
• seed spacing
• press wheel operation
• fertilizer application (if in use)
10. Make necessary adjustments 56
Sharp Field Turns Checklist Page
1. Fold marker 53
2. Raise planter 25
3. Make turn
4. Lower planter 25
5. Unfold marker on next-row side. 52
6. Resume planting.
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
1. Stop tractor
2. Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral 41
3. Fold Marker 53
4. Raise planter 25
Ending Planting Checklist Page
1. Suspend operations as above, then
2. Install lift locks 27
3. Set caster locks to ROAD 29
4. Fold planter 28
5. Lights ON -
6. Transport 31