Great Plains NP3000A Operator Manual User Manual
Operator manual, Manufacturing, inc
Manufacturing, Inc.
© Copyright 2013
Printed 2014-04-22
407-613M
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Operator Manual
Nutri-Pro
®
NP3000 and NP3000A
30-Foot Fertilizer Applicators
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subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without
exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
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NP30, NP40 or NP4000 models where the topic function is identical.
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- Operator Manual
- Table of Contents
- Important Safety Information
- Anhydrous Ammonia Safety
- Read All Manuals
- Look for Safety Symbol
- Be Aware of Signal Words
- Prepare for Emergencies
- Be Familiar with Safety Decals
- Wear Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Avoid High Pressure Fluids
- Minimize Radiation Exposure
- Keep Riders Off Machinery
- Use Safety Lights and Devices
- Tires Not a Step
- Remain Clear of Overhead Lines
- Transport Machinery Safely
- Handle Chemicals Properly
- Shutdown and Storage
- Tire Safety
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Safety At All Times
- Safety Decals
- Safety Reflectors and Decals
- 818-055C Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector
- 838-266C Red Reflectors
- 838-265C Amber Reflectors
- 838-267C Daytime Reflectors
- Raven 039-0159-034 (Option) Danger: Ammonia
- 115527-01 (Option) Danger: Bleed System
- 818-323C Danger: Possible Chemical Hazard
- 818-590C Danger: Hitch Crush
- 838-599C Danger: Electrocution
- 848-534C (Squibb-Taylor FM125-2000) Danger: Safety Coupler (Option)
- 818-337C Warning: Speed
- 818-437C Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard
- 818-860C (Option) Warning: Moving Parts
- 848-551C Warning: Towing
- (no part number) Warning: Ball Valve (Option)
- Raven 039-0159-035 Caution: Ammonia (Option)
- Snyder 997176 (Option) Warning: Tank Installation and Use
- 818-398C Caution: Tires Not a Step
- 818-587C Caution: Read Operator’s Manual
- 818-719C Caution: Read Operator’s Manual
- 838-092C Caution: Tire Pressure and Bolt Torque
- 838-380C Caution: Transport Locks
- 838-595C Caution: Tire Pressure and Bolt Torque
- 848-736C Caution: General
- 848-539C General Safety: First Aid Water (Option)
- Introduction
- Application Overview
- Preparation and Setup
- Operating Instructions
- Pre-Start Checklist
- Raising/Lowering Applicator
- Unfolding and Folding
- Transport
- Final Applicator Setup
- NH3 Operations
- NH3 Nurse Tanks
- NH3: Safing Applicator Before Cart Hitch
- NH3: Check Hydrostatic Relief Valves
- NH3: Close Bleed Valves
- NH3: Check Hose Discharged
- NH3: Hitching Nurse Tank
- NH3: Making Nurse Tank Connections
- NH3: Dry Run
- NH3: Pass Planning
- NH3: Monitor Operation
- NH3: Field Application
- NH3: Breakaway Event
- NH3: Unhitching Nurse Tank
- Liquid Operations
- Field Set-Up Checklists
- Field Operation Checklists
- Short-Term Parking
- Long-Term Storage
- Adjustments
- Fertilizer Rates
- Anhydrous Fertilizer Rate
- Conventional Liquid Fertilizer Rate
- Ground Drive Rate: NP3000-1230 Standard
- Ground Drive Rate: NP3000-1230 Side Dress (SD)
- Select and Install Orifice Plates
- Strainer Adjustment
- Ground Drive: Setting Relief Valve
- Ground Drive: Set Pump Drive Range
- Ground Drive: Set Pump Rate Dial
- Hydraulic Drive: Pump Pressure
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance and Lubrication
- Avoid Trapped Anhydrous
- System Discharge
- Clearing Plugged Tines
- Hydrostatic Relief Valve Maintenance
- Replacement Log
- Metering System Maintenance
- Material Clean-Out (Liquid)
- Liquid Fertilizer Strainer Maintenance
- Pump Maintenance and Repair
- Coulter Disc Replacement
- NH3 Coulter Spring Setting
- Hydraulic Maintenance
- Wing Leveling
- Rear Eyebolt Adjustment
- Caster Brake Adjustment
- Chain Maintenance
- Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance
- Options
- Discretionary options include:
- Accessories available include:
- 2-Point Hitch and Tank Selection
- Category II Hitch Pin Kit
- Row Cleaners
- Terra-Tine™ Row Cleaners
- Coulters, Blades and Tines
- Vantage I Coulters
- Manifolds and Accessories
- Pumps
- Anhydrous Metering
- Console
- Rear Hitch
- Nurse Tank Light Harness
- Side Dress Extension
- Weight Kit
- Appendix A - Reference Information
- Appendix B - Initial Setup
- Appendix C - Option Setup
- Appendix D - Accessory Installation
- Side Dress Installation
- Conventional Liquid Side Dress
- Anhydrous (NH3) Side Dress
- Prepare Applicator
- Install Anhydrous Coulter
- Add NH3 Divider Port
- Cut New Tubing
- Connect Side Dress Tubing
- Shift 2-Point Hitch
- Re-Space Caster Pivots
- Caster Angle Adjustment (s/n C1017A+)
- 90 Inch (In Row) Spacing
- 120 Inch (Out of Row) Spacing
- Changing Spacing
- Re-Space Caster Pivots (s/n C1016A-)
- Reset and Disable Pumps
- Reverting to Pre-Emergence
- Weight Kit Installation (s/n C1017A+)
- Warranty
- Side Dress Installation
- Index