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Field operation – Great Plains YP3025A Operator Manual User Manual

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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.

Table of Contents

Index

Operating Instructions

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02/16/2012

Table of Contents

Index

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.

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3. Set fan hydraulic circuit to low flow,

engage circuit. Gradually adjust fan
hydraulic flow to obtain recommended
initial fan rpm.

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4. Prime meters with seed.

Leave fan running.

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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.

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7. In the CLUTCH cluster of the Clutch

Folding Module, set all switches,
including Master, to ON.

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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

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Sharp Field Turns Checklist

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1. Fold marker

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2. Raise planter

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3. Make turn

4. Lower planter

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5. Unfold marker on next-row side.

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6. Resume planting.

Suspending Planting Checklist

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1. Stop tractor

2. Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral

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3. Fold Marker

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4. Raise planter

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Ending Planting Checklist

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1. Suspend operations as above, then

2. Install lift locks

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3. Set caster locks to ROAD

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4. Fold planter

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5. Lights ON

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6. Transport

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