GREAT PLAINS 1510HDP, Operator'S Manual

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Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index 24
1525P and 1510HDP Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions
Planting
Perform all steps in “ Pre-Start Checklist ” on page 17
and “ Field Set-Up Checklists ” on page 22.
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1. Set tractor 3-point hitch to “depth control”
operation (and not load control)
-
2.
Unfold marker on next-row side. 22
3. Pull forward, lower drill, and begin planting
for a short distance.
4. Stop. Assess:
•
planting depth
•
seed spacing
•
press wheel operation
•
fertilizer application (if in use)
5.
Make necessary adjustments 52
Sharp Field Turns Checklist Page
1.
Fold marker 22
2.
Raise drill -
3.
Make turn -
4.
Lower drill -
5.
Unfold marker on next-row side. 22
6.
Resume planting.
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
1.
Stop tractor -
2.
Fold Marker 22
3.
Raise drill -
Ending Planting Checklist Page
1.
Suspend operations as above, then
2.
Unload seed 93
3.
Lights ON -
4.
Transport 20
Checking Planting Rate
Although the optional seed monitor can report useful full
pass results, cautious practice includes manually
checking the seed rate early in the first pass.
The Seed Rate Chart book for this drill (manual part
number 118-959B) contains sampling instructions.