Great Plains NP4000B Operator Manual - Manual (Page 84)

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Field Set-Up Checklists
Use the following tables to develop a final checklist for
your tractor/fertilizer applicator configuration. Additional
or fewer steps may be necessary depending on tractor
features, fertilizer applicator options and planting
accessories.
Mechanical Checklist (Tractor Hitching) Page
Fertilizer Applicator hitched 36
Parking Stands stowed 42
Electrical Checklist Page
Verify electrical hookups solid 40
Turn optional console POWER switch to
ON. Check console and observe any
diagnostic messages
a
a. Refer to console manual.
Hydraulic System Checklist Page
Check tractor hydraulic reservoir full -
Make hydraulic connections 41
Inspect connections for leaks -
Perform a raise operation
(leave transport locks in)
51
Unfold Applicator 56
Row Units Checklist Page
Check row cleaner setup (Option) 88
Check tubing connections to tines -
NH
3
: Check tine outlet behind shoes
NH
3
: Check shoe condition
NH
3
: Check tine shoes all at same height
NH
3
: Check tine shank alignment
Liq: Check outlet behind arms -
Check coulter blade condition -
Check coulter depth 90
Check NH
3
sealer adjustments 87
Check spider condition
Mechanical Checklist (post-Hitching) Page
Remove wing lock pins 50
Fully raise applicator 52
Unfold wings 56
Remove lift-assist locks 50
Install spacers 43
Check front-to-rear level 43
Check side-to-side level 91, 136
Set application height 89
NH
3
System Checklist (Cart Unhitched) Page
Shut-off rope routed to tractor cab 39
Emergency shut-off valve closed 61
On/off solenoid valve closed 61
Control valve closed 61
Console POWER switch off 61
All bleed valves closed (3 or more) 62
Breakaway coupler mated (visual check) 62
All hydrostatic relief valve caps seated 62
Plumbing System Checklist
(Prior to Tank Connection)
Page
Liq: Orifice plate size matches rate 100
Fittings all secure -
Liq: Relief valve adjusted 103
Liq: Pump rate set 103
Liq: Strainer recently cleaned 129
Liq: Inlet shut-off valve closed 30
Mechanical Checklist (Cart Hitching) Page
Nurse tank hitched 76
Hitch pin locked
Safety chains secured 76