Great Plains 3P4025AH Operator Manual - Manual (Page 18)

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Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor and
3P4025AH Planter for use.You must level the planter,
hook up the planter hydraulics to the tractor, and check
that the hydraulics have been bled.
Post-Delivery/Seasonal Setup
On initial delivery, use with a new tractor, and seasonally,
check and as necessary, complete these items before
continuing to the routine setup items:
• Install seed monitor console in tractor (page 117).
• Install any Options not factory- or dealer-installed.
• Bleed hydraulic fold system (page 87).
• Wing leveling and alignment (page 19).
• De-grease exposed cylinder rods if so protected at last
storage.
Pre-Planting Setup
Complete this checklist before routine setup:
❑ Read and understand “Important Safety
Information” starting on page 1.
❑ Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
❑ Check that all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated. See “Lubrication” on page 89.
❑ Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged.
See “Safety Decals” on page 5.