Great Plains YP3025A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 18)

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Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor and
YP3025A Planter for use, and covers tasks that need to
be done seasonally, or when the tractor/planter configu-
ration changes.
Before using the planter in the field, you must hitch it 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 - Pre-Delivery” on page 162 for pre-
delivery items (normally completed by dealer), and first-
time/infrequent setup tasks, including:
• Install seed monitor console in tractor (page 165).
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 102).
• Wing leveling and alignment (page 105).
• Radar calibration (page 167).
• 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 Informa-
tion” 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 lubri-
cated. See “Lubrication and Scheduled Mainte-
nance” on page 113.
❑ Check that all safety decals and reflectors are cor-
rectly 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 141.