Great Plains 2525A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 25)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 21
2013-06-04 Table of Contents Index 118-999M
Loading Seed
Watch your step when walking on drill ladder and walk-
board. Falling from drill could cause severe injury or
death.
Great Plains recommends loading materials after the drill
has been transported to the planting ground.
Seed is heavy.
Pre-loading substantially increases transport hazards:
• Stopping distance increases.
• The center of gravity moves aft:
Tractor steering wheels have less weight on them,
reducing steering effectiveness.
• Turning hazards increase:
Even with effective steering, turns are more difficult to
initiate and more difficult to stop, due to the inertia of
the wide load.
To load materials:
1. Load only in dry conditions.
2. If the seed is treated, wear protective equipment rec-
ommended for the hazards.
3. If loading seed prior to transport, close all seed inlet
shutters (page 46).
4. Lower the drill.
Refer to Figure 10
5. Fold down the ladders.
6. Open the lids for the boxes. Handle is also a latch,
pull out and up to release.
7. Remove any debris or obstructions from the boxes.
8. If planting at a non-standard row spacing, insert
seed plugs in unused rows (page_page 50).
9. Load seed.
Mix seed lubricant as you load (page 80).
Load or spread seed evenly across all partitions. Use
a tool or gloved hand.
10. Make a note of the quantity loaded, for later confir-
mation of population or application density desired.
Note also the acremeter reading.
11. Close and latch the box lids.
12. Raise the ladders (page 27).
Before the first planting each season, or when using new
meters or meter wheels for the first time, or at the start of
each season, before filling with seed, add
1
⁄
3 cup Ezee Glide Plus
seed lubricant to bottom of seed box.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Watch your step when climbing ladder or
walking on walkboard.
838-102C
Agricultural Chemical Hazard:
Follow seed supplier and chemical manufacturer instructions
for treated seed. Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Avoid breath-
ing dust or fumes - use a respirator. Know what to do if an
accident occurs.
Equipment Damage/Population Risk:
Do not use liquid seed treatments. Pre-treat and dry seed
before loading. Excessively sticky seed does not meter reliably.
Population Risk:
Seed lubricant is required. All seed must be mixed with Ezee
Glide Plus seed lubricant. See page 80.
Figure 10
Walkboard Ladder for Loading
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