GREAT PLAINS PL5200, Operator'S Manual

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PL5200 Planter Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup
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Preparation and Setup
This section helps to prepare your tractor and planter
for use. Before using the planter in the field, you must
hitch the planter to a suitable tractor, inspect
systems, level planter, and load materials after
transporting the planter to your field.
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Preparation Checklist
Complete the following checklist prior to beginning
preparation and setup.

Read and understand “ Safety Information ”
beginning on page 2.
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Check that all working parts are moving freely,
bolts are tight, and cotter pins are spread apart.
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Check that all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated. “
Lubrication
” beginning on page 68.
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Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly placed and legible. If damaged, replace
with new, legible decal or reflector. See “
Safety
Decals
” beginning on page 6.
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Inflate tires to pressure recommended and
tighten wheel bolts as specified. See “
Tire
Chart ” and “ Torque Value Chart ” on page 82.
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Check the planter for worn or damaged parts.
Repair or replace parts before going to the field.
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If returning the planter to use from storage, remove
any grease used to protect the cylinder rods.
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Hydraulic Connections
Crushing Hazard
Do not stand or place any part or your body
between planter and moving tractor. Keep
others away. Failure to avoid may result in
severe injury or death by being crushed
between tractor and planter. Stop tractor
engine and set park brake before attaching
harnesses or hoses.
High Pressure Fluid Hazard
Escaping fluid under pressure can have
sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin. Check
all hydraulic lines and fittings before applying
pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not body
parts, and wear heavy gloves to check for
suspected leaks. If injured, seek immediate
medical attention from a physician familiar with
this type of injury.
Hydraulic Hose Connections
Great Plains hydraulic hoses have color coded
handle grips to help hook up hoses to tractor outlets.
Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked
with the same color.
To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit,
refer to the symbol on the handle grip. Hoses with an
extended cylinder symbol (1) feed cylinder base
ends. Hoses with a retracted cylinder symbol (2) feed
cylinder rod ends.
Fan Hydraulic Connections
Motor Seal Damage Risk
The case drain hose must be attached before
the inlet and return hoses are connected.
Hydraulic Motor Performance Risk
Do not attach the motor return/low pressure
case drain line to a power-beyond port.
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Color Hydraulic Function
Green Left Wing Fold
Gray Right Wing Fold
Blue Wing Flex (Option)
Blue Lift Assist (Option)
Black Meter Pressure
Yellow Hydraulic Drive (Option)
Red Seed Delivery
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Green - Left Wing Fold
Gray - Right Wing Fold
Blue - Wing Flex/Lift Assist
Black - Meter Pressure
Yellow - Hydraulic Drive
Red - Seed Delivery
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