Great Plains 2525A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 33)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 29
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Field Set-Up Checklists
Use the following tables to develop a final checklist for
your tractor/drill configuration. Additional or fewer steps
may be necessary depending on tractor features, drill
options and planting accessories.
Mechanical Checklist Page
Tool bar height set with 3-point 16
Drill level front to back 16
Ground drive sprockets set for seed disk,
rate, and set alike on each section.
33
Check chain tension. Re-connect any
loose idler tensioning springs.
-
Rotate gauge wheels (top forward), check-
ing that drive system, and meters are
working smoothly.
Record acremeter reading.
Marker extension set 100
Marker disc angle set 34
Electrical Checklist Page
Verify electrical hookups solid 15
Option: Check seed monitor terminal and
observe any diagnostic messages
a
Option: Verify, with drill lowered, that radar
speed sensor is pointed at ground, at an
angle approximately 35
°
below horizontal.
b
a. Refer to monitor manual.
b. Refer to sensor documentation.
Hydraulic System Checklist Page
Check tractor hydraulic reservoir full -
Inspect connections for leaks -
Perform a raise and lower operation -
Check fan speed and airflow direction a
Check marker circuit 28
a. Operate fan briefly and observe rotor blades spinning toward
exit port. Check rpm on seed monitor.
Air System Checklist Page
Add 1
⁄
3 cup of
seed lubricant to each air box, prior to first
use, and prior to loading seed 80
Load seed 21
No air leaks (except at meter pockets) -
Row Units Checklist Page
Preset depth handles alike. 43
Preset down force springs alike, except in
tracks.
38
Set all unit-mounted coulters to
1 ⁄
4
in shal-
lower than opener blades.
41
Check coulter alignment to row 42
Check closing wheel alignment 54
Set press wheels alike. 54
Check action and contact of side depth
wheels
44
Check wheel scraper gaps (if installed) 45
Meters Checklist Page
Correct disks for seed a
Seed inlet shutters set. a
Corn?
Check timing of meters for twin-row
a
Start fan and bring manifold up to operat-
ing pressure.
-
Rotate gauge wheels to fill seed disks.
Continue rotation and check for seed flow
below each opener.
a. Refer to Seed Rate Manual.