
2019-04-12
417-459M
NP2540
Operating Instructions
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8. Remove the hitch pin. Move the trailer hitch off the
applicator’s draw bar.
Field Set-Up Checklists
Use the following tables to develop a final checklist for
your tractor/fertilizer applicator configuration. Additional
or fewer steps may be necessary depending on tractor
features, fertilizer applicator options and planting
accessories.
Mechanical Checklist (Tractor Hitching)
Page
Fertilizer Applicator hitched
Parking Stands stowed
Electrical Checklist
Page
Verify electrical hookups solid
Turn optional console POWER switch to ON.
Check console and observe any diagnostic
messages
a
a. Refer to console manual.
Hydraulic System Checklist
Page
Check tractor hydraulic reservoir full
-
Make hydraulic connections
Inspect connections for leaks
-
Perform a raise operation
(leave transport locks in)
Unfold Applicator
Row Units Checklist
Page
Check row cleaner setup (Option)
Check tubing connections to tines
-
NH
3
: Check tine outlet behind shoes
NH
3
: Check shoe condition
NH
3
: Check tine shoes all at same height
NH
3
: Check tine shank alignment
NH
3
: Check outlet behind arms
-
Check coulter blade condition
-
Check coulter depth
Check
NH
3
sealer adjustments
Check spider condition
Mechanical Checklist (post-Hitching)
Page
Remove wing lock pins
Fully raise applicator
Unfold wings
Remove lift-assist locks
Install spacers
Check front-to-rear level
Check side-to-side level
Set application height
NH
3
System Checklist (Cart Unhitched)
Page
Shut-off rope routed to tractor cab
Emergency shut-off valve closed
On/off solenoid valve closed
Control valve closed
Console POWER switch off
All bleed valves closed (3 or more)
Breakaway coupler mated (visual check)
All hydrostatic relief valve caps seated
Plumbing System Checklist
(Prior to Tank Connection)
Page
NH
3
: Orifice plate size matches rate
Fittings all secure
-
NH
3
: Relief valve adjusted
NH
3
: Pump rate set
NH
3
: Strainer recently cleaned
NH
3
: Inlet shut-off valve closed
-
Mechanical Checklist (Cart Hitching)
Page
Nurse tank hitched
Hitch pin locked