Great Plains PFC2000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 32)

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Field Set-Up Checklist
Use the following tables to develop a final checklist for
your tractor/cart configuration. Additional or fewer steps
may be necessary depending on tractor features, cart
options and planting accessories.
Field Operation
Because tank cart operation is largely automatic, few
steps need to added to planter operations. Tank opera-
tions during planter motion are covered in the YP2425
Operator’s Manual.
Table 1: Mechanical Page
Pintle hitch closed on tongue loop 13
Chain secured to planter hitch 13
Tank hoops and straps tight. Tanks
secure.
-
Parking chocks removed from wheels -
Walkboard ladder stowed 18
Table 2: Electrical
Page
Verify electrical hookups solid 14
Power up seed monitor and observe
any diagnostic messages
*
*. Refer to monitor manual.
Running/braking/turning lamps all work-
ing
-
Table 3: Plumbing Page
Hose circuits to be used, secured to
correct planter inlets
16
Unused hoses secured on tongue and
protected from dust/debris
16
Closed: Quick-fill shut-off valve 21, 22
Open: Outlet/discharge valve on tank to
be used
-
PFC2000: pump selector valve set to
tank to be used
23
Open: valve(s) on hose lines to planter 23
Open: valve(s) on planter inlet(s) 23
Fertilizer rate setting computed and set
on pump
23
Check for leaks at all fittings and con-
nections, and under tanks generally
-
Table 4: Fertilizer Page
Check for correct orifice plates *
*. Check Seed Rate manual.
Check unused rows correctly closed off -
Check all row unit lines are connected,
free of kinks, and discharge tube/noz-
zles are clear
-
Gauge Wheel Cart Drive Page
Check gauge wheel inflation and tread
condition
46
Check all chains for lubrication and
proper slack
43
Check clutch operation 31