Field operation – Great Plains YP3025A Operator Manual User Manual
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Operating Instructions
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02/16/2012
401-705M
Field Operation
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 24
and “Field Set-Up Checklists” on page 51.
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First Pass Operation Checklist
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1. Set tractor 3-point hitch to “depth con-
trol” operation (and not load control)
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2. Unfold marker on next-row side.
3. Set fan hydraulic circuit to low flow,
engage circuit. Gradually adjust fan
hydraulic flow to obtain recommended
initial fan rpm.
4. Prime meters with seed.
Leave fan running.
5. Engage hydraulic seed drive via seed
monitor. Refer to seed monitor man-
ual.
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6. If planter has a fertilizer system inte-
grated with the DICKEY-john seed
monitor, set the “Fert.Pump” switch on
the Clutch Folding Module to ON.
7. In the CLUTCH cluster of the Clutch
Folding Module, set all switches,
including Master, to ON.
8. Pull forward, lower planter, and begin
planting for a short distance.
9. Stop. Assess:
• planting depth
• seed spacing
• press wheel operation
• fertilizer application (if in use)
10. Make necessary adjustments
Sharp Field Turns Checklist
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1. Fold marker
2. Raise planter
3. Make turn
4. Lower planter
5. Unfold marker on next-row side.
6. Resume planting.
Suspending Planting Checklist
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1. Stop tractor
2. Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral
3. Fold Marker
4. Raise planter
Ending Planting Checklist
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1. Suspend operations as above, then
2. Install lift locks
3. Set caster locks to ROAD
4. Fold planter
5. Lights ON
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6. Transport