Great Plains YP825A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 51)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 47
2014-08-15 Table of Contents Index 401-651M
Field Operation
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 21
and “Field Set-Up Checklists” on page 45.
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.
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1. Prime fertilizer system. 35
2. Slide gates open. Shutters set. 42
3. Raise planter and line up at start of first
planting row.
22
4. Prime meters with seed.
Leave fan running.
42
5. Unfold marker on next-row side. 43
6. Pull forward, lower planter, and begin
planting for a short distance.
22
7. Stop. Assess:
• planting depth
• seed spacing
• press wheel operation
• fertilizer application (if in use)
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8. Make necessary adjustments 49
9. 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. Fold marker 43
2. Raise planter when fold is complete 22
3. Make turn
4. Lower planter 22
5. Unfold marker on next-row side. 43
6. Resume planting.
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
1. Stop tractor -
2. Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral 40
3. Hydraulic drive circuit to Float or Neutral -
4. Fold Marker 43
5. Raise planter 22
Ending Planting Checklist Page
1. Suspend operations as above, then
2. Install transport locks 23
3. Lights ON -
4. Transport 24