GREAT PLAINS Yield-Pro 3P3025AH, Operator'S Manual

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Great Plains | 411-332M | 2019-02-19 Table of Contents Index 48
3P3025AH Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions
Field Operation
Perform all steps in “ Pre-Start Checklist ” on page 24
and “ Field Set-Up Checklists ” on page 47.
Consult planter monitor for alarms during planting.
Check that reported rates are consistent with your plan.
When reloading seed, check consumption against
anticipated use to that point.
Lift Assist Lock Channels
Refer to Figure 48
The lift assist lock channels are used to hold the lift
assist cylinders extended to keep the lift assist raised.
Install the lift assist lock channels for transport and
during servicing.
To install:
1. Raise the hitched planter. Leave the tractor hitch and
implement lift circuits in neutral.
2. Remove the cylinder stops from the cylinder
rod .
3. Install the cylinder stops on the wire loop .
4. Remove the L-pins . Remove the lift assist lock
channels from the mounting brackets .
5. Install the lift assist lock channels on the cylinder
rods.
6. Install the L-pins in the lift assist lock channels to
keep the lift assist lock channels on the rods.
7. Lower the lift circuit. Set the circuit to float.
To remove:
1. Raise the hitched planter. Leave the tractor hitch and
implement lift circuits in neutral.
2. Remove the L-pins . Remove the lift assist lock
channels from the cylinder rods .
3. Install the lift assist lock channels on the mounting
brackets and install the L-pins.
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1.
Shutters set. 46
2. Raise planter and line up at start of first
planting row.
31
3. Prime meters with seed.
Leave fan running.
46
4. Pull forward, lower planter, and begin planting
for a short distance.
31
5. Stop. Assess:
•
planting depth
•
seed spacing
•
press wheel operation
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6.
Make necessary adjustments 51
7.
Resume planting. -
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
1.
Stop tractor. -
2.
Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral 43
3.
Raise planter. 31
Ending Planting Checklist Page
1.
Suspend operations as above, then:
2.
Lights ON -
3.
Transport 35
Figure 48
Lift Assist Lock Channel
36099
1
5
3
2
6
4
1
1
2
3
4
5 6
4
5 2
6