Great Plains NP4000 40-foot Operator Manual User Manual
Operator manual, Manufacturing, inc
Manufacturing, Inc.
© Copyright 2012
Printed 2012-03-28
407-776M
EN
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Operator Manual
Model NP4000
Nutri-Pro
®
40-Foot Fertilizer Applicator
Read the operation manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the
subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without
exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit, or may show
NP30, NP3000 or NP40 models where the topic function is identical.
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- Operator Manual
- Table of Contents
- Important Safety Information
- Look for Safety Symbol
- Be Aware of Signal Words
- Prepare for Emergencies
- Be Familiar with Safety Decals
- Wear Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Avoid High Pressure Fluids
- Minimize Radiation Exposure
- Keep Riders Off Machinery
- Use Safety Lights and Devices
- Tires Not a Step
- Remain Clear of Overhead Lines
- Transport Machinery Safely
- Handle Chemicals Properly
- Shutdown and Storage
- Tire Safety
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Safety At All Times
- Safety Decals
- Safety Reflectors and Decals
- Reflector: Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV)
- Reflectors: Red
- Reflectors: Amber
- Reflectors: Daytime
- Danger: Possible Chemical Hazard (Option)
- Danger: Possible Chemical Hazard (Option)
- Danger: Hitch Crush
- Danger: Electrocution
- Warning: Speed
- Warning: High Pressure Fluid
- Warning: Moving Parts (Option)
- Warning: Towing (Option)
- Warning: Tank Safety (Option)
- Caution: Tires Not A Step
- Caution: General
- Caution: Transport Locks
- Caution: Applicator
- Caution: Tire Pressure and Torque
- Introduction
- Application Overview
- Preparation and Setup
- Operating Instructions
- Pre-Start Checklist
- Implement Locks
- Raising/Lowering Applicator
- Unfolding and Folding
- Transport
- Final Implement Setup
- Loading Materials
- Hitching Nurse Tank
- Making Nurse Tank Connections
- Fertilizer Operation
- Monitor Operation (Option)
- Ending Application
- Field Set-Up Checklists
- Field Operation Checklists
- Short-Term Parking
- Long-Term Storage
- Adjustments
- Fertilizer Rate
- Rate Setting Steps:
- Determining Application Rate
- Ground Drive Rate: NP4000-1236
- Ground Drive Rate: NP4000-1238
- Ground Drive Rate: NP4000-1630 Standard
- Ground Drive Rate: NP4000-1630 Side Dress (SD)
- Select and Install Orifice Plates
- Strainer Adjustment
- Ground Drive: Setting Relief Valve
- Ground Drive: Set Pump Drive Range
- Ground Drive: Set Pump Rate Dial
- Hydraulic Drive: Pump Pressure
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance and Lubrication
- Material Clean-Out
- Liquid Fertilizer Strainer Maintenance
- Pump Maintenance and Repair
- Hydraulic Maintenance
- Wing Leveling
- Rear Eyebolt Adjustment
- Caster Brake Adjustment
- Chain Maintenance (Option)
- Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance
- Inner Wing Pivots
- Outer Wing Pivots
- Caster Pivots
- Lift- Assist Parallel Arms
- Vantage I Coulter Hubs (Option)
- Fertilizer Pump Bearings (Option)
- Fertilizer Pump Crankshaft
- Vantage I Coulter Pivots
- Tire Pressures
- Ground Drive Wheel Hub (Option)
- Fertilizer Drive: Chains (Option)
- Caster Wheel Bearings
- Gauge Wheel Hubs
- Caster Stabilizers
- Options
- Appendix A - Reference Information
- Appendix B - Option Setup
- Appendix C - Accessory Installation
- Side Dress Installation
- Installing / Changing to Side Dress
- Dismount Rear Coulters
- Install Side Dress Coulter
- Connect Coulter Tubing
- Shift 2-Point Hitch
- Reset and Disable Pumps
- Reverting Side Dress to Pre-Emergence
- Shift 2-Point Hitch
- Disconnect Side Dress Coulter
- Remount Rear Coulters
- Connect Rear Coulters
- Wing Extension
- Enable and Reset Pumps
- Weight Kit Installation
- Side Dress Installation
- Warranty
- Index