Great Plains YP4025F-1670 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 43)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 39
2014-09-08 Table of Contents Index 401-571M
Field Operation
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 26
and “Field Set-Up Checklist” on page 36.
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1. Set tractor 3-point hitch to “depth
control” operation (and not load
control) -
2. Unfold marker on next-row side. 40
3. Set fan hydraulic circuit to low flow,
engage circuit. Gradually adjust fan
hydraulic flow to obtain 3800 rpm. 44
4. Engage hydraulic seed drive via seed
monitor. Refer to seed monitor
manual. -
5. If planter has a fertilizer system
integrated with the DICKEY-john
®
seed monitor, set the “Fert.Pump”
switch on the Clutch Folding Module
to ON. 54
6. In the CLUTCH cluster of the Clutch
Folding Module, set all switches,
including Master, to ON. 42
7. Pull forward, lower planter, and begin
planting for a short distance.
8. Stop. Assess:
• planting depth
• seed spacing
• press wheel operation
• fertilizer application (if in use)
9. Make necessary adjustments 58
Sharp Field Turns Checklist Page
1. Fold marker 41
2. Raise planter 29
3. Make turn
4. Lower planter 29
5. Unfold marker on next-row side. 40
6. Resume planting.
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
1. Stop tractor
2. Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral 44
3. Fold Marker 41
4. Raise planter 29
Ending Planting Checklist Page
1. Suspend operations as above, then
2. Install lift locks 31
3. Set caster locks to ROAD 33
4. Fold planter 32
5. Lights ON -
6. Transport 35