Great Plains 2525A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 34)

30 2025A/2525A Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
118-999M Table of Contents Index 2013-06-04
Planting
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 19
and “Field Set-Up Checklists” on page 29.
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1. Set tractor 3-point hitch to “depth con-
trol” operation (and not load control)
-
2. Unfold marker on next-row side. 28
3. Set fan hydraulic circuit to low flow,
engage circuit. Gradually adjust fan
hydraulic flow to obtain recommended
initial meter pressure.
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4. Pull forward, lower drill, and begin
planting for a short distance.
5. Stop. Assess:
• planting depth
• seed spacing
• press wheel operation
• fertilizer application (if in use)
6. Make necessary adjustments 32
Sharp Field Turns Checklist Page
1. Fold marker 28
2. Raise drill -
3. Make turn -
4. Lower drill -
5. Unfold marker on next-row side. 28
6. Resume planting.
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
1. Stop tractor -
2. Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral 24
3. Fold Marker 24
4. Raise drill -
Ending Planting Checklist Page
1. Suspend operations as above, then
2. Unload seed 66
3. Lights ON -
4. Transport 20
Checking Planting Rate
Although the optional seed monitor can report useful full
pass results, cautious practice includes manually check-
ing the seed rate early in the first pass.
The Seed Rate Chart book for this drill (manual part
number 118-999B) contains sampling instructions.