GREAT PLAINS NTA3007HD, Operator'S Manual

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NTA907HD and NTA3007HD Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions
Great Plains | 166-207M | 02/26/2019 Table of Contents Index 63
Field Operation
Perform all steps in “ Pre-Start Checklist ” on page 24
and “ Final Field Checklists ” on page 61.
Seed Monitor
The seed monitor performs the following functions:
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Drill lift switch monitoring
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Seed flow blockage
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Fan Speed monitoring
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Hopper material level monitoring
•
Hopper air pressure monitoring
•
Meter rate monitoring
•
Ground speed monitoring
Consult the DICKEY-john Air Cart Control manual for
how to configure reporting and alerts.
Do not make short radius turns with the drill in the ground.
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If you stop in the middle of a pass, raise the drill and
back up 3m (10 ft) before resumption of seeding.
Begin Pass: Hydraulic Circuit Operation
Lift
Fan,
Auger
Fold, Tilt,
Marker
Transport
Hooks
Retract Extend
Extend
then
Neutral
Neutral
Figure 69
CFM Marker Enable
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First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1.
Drill unfolded and aligned for first pass, with
opener disks about 3m (10ft) before field edge.
25
2.
Run fan for at least 15 minutes before planting.
3.
4.
CFM MASTER switch on 24
5.
Unfold marker on next-row side.
6.
Set fan hydraulic circuit to low flow, engage
circuit. Gradually adjust fan hydraulic flow to
obtain 3800 rpm.
82
7.
Check seed monitor for alerts. a
8.
Pull forward, lower Air Drill, and begin planting
for a short distance.
9.
Stop. Assess:
•
coulter depth
•
planting depth
•
press wheel operation
10.
Make necessary adjustments 70
a. Refer to Seed Rate manual.
Sharp Field Turns Checklist Page
1.
Fold marker 60
2.
Raise Air Drill 33
3.
Make turn
4.
Unfold marker on next-row side. 60
5.
Lower Air Drill 3m/10ft before field edge 32
6.
Resume planting.
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
1.
Stop tractor
2.
Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral 82
3.
Fold Marker 60
4.
Raise Air Drill 33
Ending Planting Checklist Page
1.
Suspend operations as above, then
2.
Set transport locks to ROAD 35
3.
Set tractor for fold 36
4.
Fold wings 37
5.
Tilt wings up 38
6.
Hook wings 39
7.
CFM MASTER off 39
8.
Lights ON for transport