Great Plains NP4000B Operator Manual User Manual
Operator manual, Manufacturing, inc
Manufacturing, Inc.
© Copyright 2014
Printed 2014-05-14
417-199M
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Operator Manual
2013+ NP4000, NP4000A and NP4000B
Nutri-Pro
®
40-Foot Fertilizer Applicator
Read the operator manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the
subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without
exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit, or may show
prior year NP3000, NP4000, or NP30 or NP40 models where the topic function is
identical.
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- Operator Manual
- Table of Contents
- Important Safety Information
- Anhydrous Ammonia Safety
- Read All Manuals
- Look for Safety Symbol
- Be Aware of Signal Words
- Prepare for Emergencies
- Be Familiar with Safety Decals
- Wear Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Avoid High Pressure Fluids
- Minimize Radiation Exposure
- Keep Riders Off Machinery
- Use Safety Lights and Devices
- Tires Not a Step
- Remain Clear of Overhead Lines
- Transport Machinery Safely
- Handle Chemicals Properly
- Shutdown and Storage
- Tire Safety
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Safety At All Times
- Safety Decals
- Safety Reflectors and Decals
- 818-055C Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector
- 838-266C Red Reflectors
- 838-265C Amber Reflectors
- 838-267C Daytime Reflectors
- Raven 039-0159-034 (Option) Danger: Ammonia
- 115527-01 (Option) Danger: Bleed System
- 818-323C Danger: Possible Chemical Hazard
- 818-590C Danger: Hitch Crush
- 838-599C Danger: Electrocution
- 848-534C (Squibb-Taylor FM125-2000) Danger: Safety Coupler (Option)
- 818-337C Warning: Speed
- 818-437C Warning: High Pressure Fluid
- 818-860C Warning: Moving Parts (Option)
- 848-551C Warning: Towing
- (no part number) Warning: Ball Valve (Option)
- Raven 039-0159-035 Caution: Ammonia (Option)
- Snyder 977176 Warning: Tank Safety (Option)
- 818-398C Caution: Tires Not A Step
- 818-587C Caution: General
- 838-380C Caution: Transport Locks
- 838-890C Caution: Tire Pressure and Torque
- 848-736C Caution: Applicator
- 848-801C Caution: Tire Pressure and Torque
- 848-539C General Safety: First Aid Water (Option)
- Introduction
- Application Overview
- Preparation and Setup
- Operating Instructions
- Pre-Start Checklist
- Fold/Lift Circuit
- FOLD / FIELD Switch
- Applicator Locks
- Raising/Lowering Applicator
- Unfolding and Folding
- Transport
- Final Applicator Setup
- NH3 Operations
- NH3 Nurse Tanks
- NH3: Safing Applicator Before Cart Hitch
- NH3: Check Hydrostatic Relief Valves
- NH3: Close Bleed Valves
- NH3: Check Hose Discharged
- NH3: Hitching Nurse Tank
- NH3: Making Nurse Tank Connections
- NH3: Dry Run
- NH3: Pass Planning
- NH3: Monitor Operation
- NH3: Field Application
- NH3: Breakaway Event
- NH3: Unhitching Nurse Tank
- Liquid Operations
- Field Set-Up Checklists
- Field Operation Checklists
- Short-Term Parking
- Long-Term Storage
- Adjustments
- Fertilizer Rates
- Anhydrous Fertilizer Rate
- Conventional Liquid Fertilizer Rate
- Ground Drive Rate: NP4000-1630 Standard
- Ground Drive Rate: NP4000-1630+SD Side Dress
- Ground Drive Rate: NP4000B-1238
- Ground Drive Rate: NP4000B-1240
- Select and Install Orifice Plates
- Strainer Adjustment
- Ground Drive: Setting Relief Valve
- Ground Drive: Set Pump Drive Range
- Ground Drive: Set Pump Rate Dial
- Hydraulic Drive: Pump Pressure
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance and Lubrication
- Avoid Trapped Anhydrous
- System Discharge
- Clearing Plugged Tines
- Hydrostatic Relief Valve Maintenance
- Replacement Log
- Metering System Maintenance
- Material Clean-Out (Liquid)
- Liquid Fertilizer Strainer Maintenance
- Pump Maintenance and Repair
- Coulter Disc Replacement
- NH3 Coulter Spring Setting
- Hydraulic Maintenance
- Wing Leveling
- Rear Eyebolt Adjustment
- Caster Brake Adjustment
- Chain Maintenance (Option)
- Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance
- Inner Wing Pivots
- Outer Wing Pivots
- Caster Pivots
- Lift- Assist Parallel Arms
- Vantage I Coulter Hubs (Option)
- Fertilizer Pump Bearings (Option)
- Fertilizer Pump Crankshaft
- Vantage I Coulter Pivots (Option)
- Tire Pressures
- Ground Drive Wheel Hub (Option)
- Fertilizer Drive: Chains (Option)
- Caster Wheel Bearings
- Gauge Wheel Hubs
- Caster Stabilizers
- Options
- Appendix A - Reference Information
- Appendix B - Initial and Option Setup
- Appendix C - Accessory Installation
- Warranty
- Index