Great Plains NP4000B Operator Manual - Manual (Page 86)

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Field Operation Checklists
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 48
and “Field Set-Up Checklists” on page 80. The
applicator is presumed to be unfolded and raised.
Note: These are merged anhydrous (NH
3
) and
conventional liquid (Liq) lists. NH
3
/Liq: refer to
material-specific operations. Some steps may
refer to Optional equipment.
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1 Raise fertilizer applicator. 51
2 Unfold, if not already unfolded. 56
3 Line-up at pass start per plan. -
4 Pull forward and stop. -
5 Check console
POWER switch ON,
BOOMS
a
switch(es) ON and
MASTER switch OFF
79
6 NH
3
: Re-check all line valves and bleed
valves closed.
67
7 NH
3
: Open tank withdrawal valve.
Check for zero releases.
67
8 NH
3
: Open applicator emergency shut-off
valve. Check for zero releases.
67
9 NH
3
: Open nurse tank hose inlet valve
(if any). Check for zero releases.
68
10 NH
3
: Open nurse tank hose outlet valve
(if any). Check for zero releases.
68
11 Liq: Open tank supply hose outlet valve. 33
12 Liq: Open applicator supply inlet shut-off
valve.
30
13 NH
3
: Check meter pressure gauge
matches tank pressure gauge.
68
14 NH
3
: Enter tractor cab.
Check ropes present with nominal slack.
79
15 Console (Option):
POWER on
MASTER on
RATE as desired
79
16 Lower applicator:
a. hitch (lower, then Depth Control)
b. cab switch to FIELD
c. wings (extend, then low rate continuous
extend)
55
17 Begin first pass, setting switch
MASTER to ON.
79
18 Liq: Hydraulic remote for hydraulic pump
to preset
77
19 Monitor the console (Option) for expected
reports of application rate/speed, and any
alarms. -
20 Periodically check the applicator gauges
for expected pressures and temperatures.
-
21 Pay attention to odors. Watch for leaks. -
a. BOOM 1, or BOOM 1,2,&3 (section control)
Pass Turn
a
Operation Checklist
a. Monitor flow divider pressure during end-of-pass
operations and turns. Adjust operations as needed
if true zero pressure is desired.
Page
1 Set console MASTER switch OFF some
distance before end of pass, or stop at
end of pass.
69
2 NH
3
: To minimize vapor release, wait for
flow divider pressure gauge to read zero
during final pass distance or while waiting
at end of pass.
51
3 While slowing at end of pass, or stopped -
4
b
b. These steps are for a full stop prior to a turn. If the
lift is conducted while in motion, the exact order of
hitch and lift-assist raising is not critical. The
objective is to avoid any reverse motion of tines.
Fold and lift (to partially fold wings) 53
5
b Raise 3-point hitch -
6 Turn up-wind if possible.
Turn slowly to avoid tank cart upset.
Do not turn too tightly.
69
7 Make turn. Line up for next pass.
8 Lower applicator (same as step 16) for
First Pass, at left.
9 Begin pass, setting switch
MASTER to ON.
79
10 Begin next pass
First Pass Operation Checklist Page