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Field operation – Great Plains YP625PD Operator Manual User Manual

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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.

Table of Contents

Index

Operating Instructions

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02/23/2011

Table of Contents

Index

401-754M

Field Operation

Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 18
and “Field Set-Up Checklists” on page 33.

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.

Slide gates open. Shutters set.

31

2.

Raise planter and line up at start of first
planting row.

19

3.

Prime meters with seed.
Leave fan running.

31

4.

Unfold marker on next-row side.

32

5.

Pull forward, lower planter, and begin
planting for a short distance.

19

6.

Stop. Assess:

• planting depth

• seed spacing

• press wheel operation

• fertilizer application (if in use)

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7.

Make necessary adjustments

37

8.

Resume planting.

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Sharp Field Turns

a

Checklist

a. Monitor manifold pressure during end-of-pass

operations and turns. Adjust operations as needed
to maintain meter pressurization.

Page

1.

Fold marker

32

2.

Raise planter when fold is complete

19

3.

Make turn

4.

Lower planter

19

5.

Unfold marker on next-row side.

32

6.

Resume planting.

Suspending Planting Checklist

Page

1.

Stop tractor

-

2.

Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral

29

3.

Hydraulic drive circuit to Float or Neutral

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4.

Fold Marker

32

5.

Raise planter

19

Ending Planting Checklist

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1.

Suspend operations as above, then

2.

Install transport locks

19

3.

Lights ON

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4.

Transport

20