System operation, Operator’s manual, Row fill (split air regulation) – Great Plains DICKEY-john IntelliAg Planter-Drill Control L3 User Manual
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
IntelliAg PDC User 2 & 3
11001-1501-200811
SYSTEM OPERATION / 137
SYSTEM OPERATION
ROW FILL (SPLIT AIR REGULATION)
Row Fill is used with a control channel designated as Split Air Regulation.
Press the Row Fill button to fill all row units quickly when the planter is
completely empty. Airflow is diverted to supply seed to the meter only.
1. At the Main Work screen, press the Planter Fill Disk button.
2. At the Planter Fill Disk screen, press the Row Fill button to start
supplying seed to the meter. The system will automatically fully open
the air path to the seed meters.
3. Wait until all meters are filled. Upon exiting the screen the split air will
continue to operate normally.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that fan is on before starting the Row Fill
operation.
4. Perform a Planter Fill Disk after leaving the Row Fill screen.
Figure 82
Row Fill Screen for Split Air Regulation
PRE-OPERATING PREPARATION
Planters should perform a fill disk at every system startup or a variety/
seed-type change. This will ensure no voids are left in the field when
starting to plant.
FILL DISK
1. From the Main Work screen, press the Planter Fill Disk button.
2. Raise the implement.
3. With brakes locked and transmission in the park position, start the
engine.