Great Plains PFC2000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 2)

03/28/2007 401-406M
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information.................................... 1
Safety Decals........................................................... 6
Introduction................................................................ 9
Document Family ................................................. 9
Description of Unit.................................................... 9
Intended Usage.................................................... 9
Using This Manual ................................................... 9
Definitions ............................................................ 9
Owner Assistance .................................................. 10
Preparation and Setup ............................................ 11
Pre-Setup Checklist ............................................... 11
Planter Preparation ................................................ 11
Hitching Cart to Planter.......................................... 12
Plan The Hitch ................................................... 12
If using Bulk Boxes......................................... 12
If Using Bulk Hoppers .................................... 12
Hitching With Empty Tank.................................. 13
Hitching With Loaded Tank................................ 13
Electrical and Monitor Connections ................... 14
Monitor Setup................................................. 14
Making Electrical Connections ....................... 14
Make Fertilizer Connections .................................. 15
Cart Connection Overview ................................. 15
Planter Connection Overview ............................ 15
Making Fertilizer Connections............................ 16
Bleeding Gauge Line ............................................. 17
Operating Instructions ............................................ 18
Pre-Start Checklist ................................................. 18
Tank Inspection...................................................... 18
Transporting the Cart ............................................. 19
Loading Fertilizer ................................................... 20
Loading 1600 Gallon Tank................................. 21
Loading 400 Gallon Tank................................... 22
Field Pumping ........................................................ 23
PFC2000 Pumping From 1600 Only .................. 24
PFC2000 Point Row Pumping from 1600 ...... 24
PFC1600 Pumping............................................. 25
PFC1600 Point Row Pumping from 1600 ...... 25
Pumping From 400 only..................................... 26
Pumping 400 (Only) With Planter Pumps ...... 26
Point Row Pumping with Planter Pumps........ 27
Pumping 400 With Cart Pump ....................... 27
Point Row Pumping from 400 via Cart........... 28
Pumping From Both Tanks ................................ 29
Point Row Pumping From 1600
in Both Mode.................................................. 29
Point Row Pumping From 400
in Both Mode.................................................. 29
Field Set-Up Checklist ........................................... 30
Field Operation ...................................................... 30
Planting .............................................................. 31
Electric Clutch Operation ................................... 31
Electric Clutch Lock-Up.................................. 32
Parking and Storage .............................................. 33
Stopping/Standing ............................................. 33
Short-Term Parking ........................................... 33
Extended Parking .............................................. 34
Drain Bulk Material......................................... 34
Drain Lines..................................................... 34
Seasonal Storage .................................................. 36
Adjustments............................................................. 37
Pump Setting Determination.................................. 37
Liquid Fertilizer Strainers ....................................... 38
Pump Strainer .................................................... 38
Quick-Fill Strainer .............................................. 38
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 39
General Troubleshooting ....................................... 39
Maintenance and Lubrication ................................. 41
Maintenance .......................................................... 41
Fertilizer Plumbing Maintenance ........................... 42
Tank Cleaning.................................................... 42
Strainer Maintenance......................................... 42
Lubrication ............................................................. 43
Appendix .................................................................. 46
Specifications and Capacities................................ 46
Tire Inflation Chart ................................................. 46
Torque Values Chart.............................................. 47
PFC2000 Plumbing................................................ 48
PFC1600 Plumbing................................................ 49
Planter Assembly Installation................................. 50
Warranty ................................................................ 54