Great Plains 3S-4000F Operator Manual - Manual (Page 20)

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Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor and 3S-4000
Drill for use.You must level the drill, adjust drill tongue
height to match your tractor drawbar height, hook up the
drill hydraulics to the tractor, and check that the
hydraulics have been bled.
Post-Delivery/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 74).
• Wing leveling and alignment (page 18).
• Marker setup (page 42)
• 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” on page 1.
❑ 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
lubricated. See “Lubrication” on page 84.
❑ Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged.
See “Safety Decals” on page 6.
❑ Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten
wheel bolts as specified. See “Specifications and
Capacities” on page 96.