Great Plains NTA1300 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 16)

14 NTA 1000 and NTA 1300 148-528M 5/26/2006
Great Plains Mfg., Inc. Operating Instructions
This section covers general operation. Experience,
machine familiarity, and the following information will lead
to efficient operation and good working habits. Always
operate farm machinery with safety in mind.
Prestart Checklist
1. Carefully read “Important Safety Information,” be-
ginning on page 1.
2. Lubricate implement as indicated under Lubrication,
“Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 29.
3. Check all tires for proper inflation as indicated on Tire
Inflation Chart, “Appendix,” page 36.
4. Check all bolts, pins and fasteners. Torque as speci-
fied on Torque Values Chart, “Appendix,” page 36.
5. Check implement for worn or damaged parts. Repair
or replace before going to the field.
6. Check hydraulic hoses, fittings and cylinders for leaks.
Repair or replace before going to the field.
Field Operation
1. Hitch implement to a suitable tractor. Refer to Hitching
Tractor to Implement, “Preparation and Setup,” page
9.
2. For proper coulter-to-opener tracking, unlock pivot-
lock tubes. Refer to Pivot Lock Tubes, page 14.
3. Hydraulically adjust coulters to desired depth. Note
reference measurement on tongue-cylinder gauge to
help you achieve the same coulter depth with each
field pass. Refer to Coulter Depth, “Adjustments,”
page 21, for further adjustment instructions.
4. Set seeding rate. Refer to Roger Manual for Setting
the Seeding Rate.
5. Load box with clean seed.
6. Pull forward, lower coulters to desired depth, lower
drill, and begin seeding.
7. Always lift drill out of ground when turning at row ends
and for other short turns. Seeding will stop automati-
cally as drill is raised and contact drive wheels lose
contact with drive tires..
Operating Instructions