Preparation and setup, Initial setup, Seasonal setup – Great Plains NTA3007 Operator Manual User Manual

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NTA907 or NTA3007

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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.

Preparation and Setup

This section helps you prepare your tractor and NTA907
or NTA3007 for use, and covers seasonal tasks, and task
when the tractor/drill configuration changes.

Before using the NTA907 or NTA3007 in the field, you
must hitch the drill to a suitable tractor, inspect systems
and level the drill. Before using the drill for the first time,
and periodically thereafter, certain adjustments and
calibrations are required.

Initial Setup

See “Appendix B - Initial Setup” on page 183 and
“Appendix C - Option Installation” on page 185 for
pre-delivery items (normally completed by dealer), and
first-time/infrequent setup tasks, including:
❑ Install seed monitor console in tractor (page 183).
❑ Remove protective film from large highway

reflectors.

❑ Set marker extension (page 183) and speed.

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:
❑ Bleed hydraulic system (page 128).
❑ Wing levelling and alignment (page 145).
❑ Speed sensor calibration (DICKEY-john

Air Cart

Control manual).

❑ Blow out entire air system to remove condensation.

Check air flow at each row, for evidence of plugging.

❑ 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”, pages 5 through 10.

❑ 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