Great Plains YP825AR Operator Manual - Manual (Page 55)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 51
2014-06-17 Table of Contents Index 401-923M
Field Operation
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 22
and “Field Set-Up Checklists” on page 50.
Consult seed monitor for alarms during planting. Check
that reported rates are consistent with your plan.
When reloading seed and fertilizer, check consumption
against anticipated use to that point.
Liquid Fertilizer (Option) Checklist Page
Check for correct orifice plates
a
a. Check Seed and Fertilizer Rate manual.
Check relief valve setting 59
Fill system with 100 gallons of water, and
check for leaks
-
Check all row unit lines connected, free of
kinks, and discharge tube/nozzles clear
-
Set valves for operation 44
Dry Fertilizer Checklist Page
Uncouple drive shaft if no fertilizer is being
applied, otherwise …
60
Install correct DRIVING and DRIVEN
sprockets for desired fertilizer rate
a
a. Check Seed and Fertilizer Rate manual.
Check and adjust applicator tubes 61
Load fertilizer at field 41
Meters Checklist Page
Corn?
Check timing of meters for twin-row
a
a. Refer to Seed and Fertilizer Rate manual.
Check chain tension. Re-connect any
loose idler tensioning springs.
-
Correct disks for seed
a
Start fan. Operate at field manifold
pressure.
47
Rotate meter drive shafts one turn disks
with seed.
49
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1. Prime fertilizer system. 44
2. Meter shutters set. 49
3. Raise planter and line up at start of first
planting row.
35
4. Prime meters with seed.
Leave fan running.
49
5. Pull forward, lower planter, unfold marker
and begin planting for a short distance.
35
6. Stop. Assess:
• planting depth
• seed spacing
• press wheel operation
• fertilizer application (if in use)
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7. Make necessary adjustments 53
8. Resume planting. -
Sharp Field Turns
a
Checklist
a. Monitor manifold pressure during end-of-pass
operations and turns. Adjust operations as needed
to maintain meter pressurization.
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1. Raise planter, fold marker 37
2. Make turn
3. Lower planter, unfold marker 35
4. Resume planting.
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
1. Stop tractor -
2. Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral 48
3. Hydraulic drive circuit to Float or Neutral -
4. Raise planter, fold marker 35
Ending Planting Checklist Page
1. Suspend operations as above, then
2. Fold planter 31
3. Lights ON -
4. Transport 23
First Pass Operation Checklist Page