Great Plains NP30A 30-foot Operator Manual - Manual (Page 85)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Applicator Operating Instructions 81
2014-05-20 Table of Contents Index 407-502M
Field Operation Checklists
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 43
and “Field Set-Up Checklists” on page 80.
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1 Raise fertilizer applicator. 48
2 Unfold, if not already unfolded. 58
3 Line-up at pass start per plan 72
4 Pull forward and stop. 73
5 Check console MASTER switch OFF and
POWER switch ON
73
6 Re-check all line valves and bleed valves
closed.
73
7 Open tank withdrawal valve.
Check for zero releases.
73
8 Open applicator emergency shut-off
valve. Check for zero releases.
73
9 Open nurse tank hose inlet valve (if any).
Check for zero releases.
74
10 Open nurse tank hose outlet valve (if
any). Check for zero releases.
74
11 Check meter pressure gauge matches
tank pressure gauge.
74
12 Enter tractor cab.
Check ropes present with nominal slack.
74
13 Console:
POWER on
MASTER off
BOOMS 1 or BOOMS 1,2&3 on
RATE as desired
74
14 Lower applicator:
a. hitch (lower, then Depth Control)
b. cab switch to FIELD (if present)
c. wings (extend, then low rate continuous
extend)
57
15 Begin first pass, lowering applicator if not
already lowered and setting MASTER on.
74
16 Monitor the console for expected reports
of application rate/speed, and any alarms.
-
17 Periodically check the applicator gauges
for expected pressures and temperature.
-
18 Pay attention to odors. Watch for leaks. -
Suspending Application Checklist Page
1 Set console MASTER switch OFF 75
2 Continue application until flow divider
pressure is 0
75
3 Turn into the wind -
4 Stop tractor, with knives/tines in ground 75
Field Turns
a
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 For point row operation (section control
option only) set BOOMS 1, 2 or 3 off
when nearing edges of field geometry.
75
2 Set MASTER switch off some distance
before end of pass, or stop at end of pass,
then set MASTER off.
75
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.
48
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.
3-point: perform a partial fold. 58
5
b
Raise applicator, hitch first on 2-Point. 48
6 Turn up-wind if possible.
Turn slowly to avoid tank cart upset.
Do not turn too tightly.
75
7 Line up for pass, per your start of pass
plan
72
8 Commence pass per plan 48
9 Set console switch MASTER on. -
10 For point row operation (section control
option only) set BOOMS 1, 2 or 3 on
when nearing edges of field geometry. 75