Great Plains YP4025F-1670 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 20)

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Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor and YP40
planter for use, and covers tasks that need to be done
seasonally, or when the tractor/planter configuration
changes.
Before using the YP40 planter in the field, you must hitch
the planter to a suitable tractor, inspect systems and
level the planter. Before using the planter for the first
time, and periodically thereafter, certain adjustments and
calibrations are required.
Initial Setup
See “Appendix B - Initial and Option Setup” on
page 169 for pre-delivery items (normally completed by
dealer), and first-time/infrequent setup tasks, including:
• Install seed monitor console in tractor (page 171).
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 96).
• Wing leveling and alignment (page 98).
• Radar calibration (page 172).
• 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 114.
❑ 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 “Tire Inflation Chart”
on page 144.