Great Plains NTA3007HD Operator Manual - Manual (Page 67)

Operating Instructions 63
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Field Operations
Final Field Checklists
Use the following tables to develop a final checklist for
your tractor/air drill configuration. Additional or fewer
steps may be necessary depending on tractor features,
air drill options and planting accessories.
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CFM Marker Enable
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Mechanical Checklist Page
❑ Check transport and gauge wheel tire
pressure
145
❑ Tongue height preset 22
❑ Air Drill unfolded
25
❑ Tongue front latch hook engaged
31
❑ Transport locks moved to FIELD 27
❑ Wings aligned at unfold
128
❑ Marker initial length set 163
❑ Marker disk angle set
99
❑ Check auger stowed.
53
❑ Check ladder stowed. 44
Electrical Checklist Page
❑ Verify electrical hookups solid
22
❑ Check seed monitor terminal and observe
any diagnostic messages
a
❑ Configure seed monitor for crop a
❑ Set CFM MASTER off, and
Marker switch on (if markers will be used).
61
a. Refer to DICKEY-john Air Cart Control manual.
Hopper and Air System Checklist Page
❑ Meter doors closed
47
❑ Manifold to hopper seal
❑ Materials loaded
54
❑ No air leaks (except from seed box)
-
❑ Hose routings - no sags, no pinches (check
wing-folded & field positions)
-
❑ Hoses fully connected to meters, towers
and openers
-
Frame Mounted Coulter Checklist Page
❑ Coulter to row alignment 92
❑ Coulter down-force
93
Row Units Checklist Page
❑ Preset depth handles alike.
98
❑ Preset down force springs alike, except in
tracks.
95
❑ Check wheel scraper gaps (if installed) 96
Hydraulic System Checklist Page
❑ Check tractor hydraulic reservoir full
-
❑ Inspect connections for leaks
-
❑ Perform a raise and lower operation 32
❑ If auger-equipped, set selector valve to
FAN.
60
❑ Check fan operation
59
❑ Set CFM switch “Marker” on if markers
used
61
Meters and Drive Checklist Page
❑ Unused meter disabled by removing gear 76
❑ Correct DRIVER/DRIVEN rate Range
gears installed on meter(s) in use
76
❑ Correct optional flutes for rate Range
a
❑ Variable rate gearbox set per calibration
77
❑ Check contact tire inflation 145
❑ Check chain tension. Re-connect any
loose idler tensioning springs.
155
a. Refer to Seed Rate manual.