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PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Operation
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10. Monitor the fertilizer gauge. Make relief valve
adjustments as necessary.
11. Be aware of the fertilizer tank levels while
planting to confirm the expected rate, and to
avoid running the pump dry.
12. If fertilizer is used up prematurely, reload fertilizer
immediately. If fertilizer is not available, load
clean water and continue planting with the pump
operating to flush the system. Disconnect the
pump drive before water is gone to keep the
pump wet.
Equipment Damage
Do not run pump dry. Air rapidly damages a
pump. With all drive chains in place, the pump
always runs when the planter is lowered and in
motion. Disconnect a chain when not applying
fertilizer.
13. If residual fertilizer is not recovered at the end of
planting, apply it to the last field planted. Turn the
fan off to prevent metering seed or remove a
meter drive system chain. Optionally lock up rows
to reduce row unit wear.
14. Clean out the fertilizer system. See “” on
page 63.
Vantage I Liquid Fertilizer Coulters
The spring (1) is factory preset and requires no
adjustment.
Adjust the shaft (2) to set the coulter for a running
depth (3) of 4 to 4-1/2 in. (10.2 to 11.4 cm) below the
ground level (4).
Adjust the tine height for a running depth (5) of 1 in.
(2.5 cm) below ground level. Loosen the two hex
flange nuts (6) and slide tine arm up or down as
needed. Tighten the hex flange nuts after adjusting.
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Dry Fertilizer
Dry Fertilizer Hopper Loading
Agricultural Chemical Hazard
Wear protective equipment suitable for the
material to be used, and the material previously
dispensed from the hoppers. Avoid contact with
skin or eyes. Avoid breathing dust.
Loading fertilizer before transport is not
recommended. Although the meters are not turning
during transport, it is possible for some material to
spill through the meters, particularly on rough roads.
Use only dry granular fertilizer. Granules must flow
freely.
1. Position the planter facing into the wind, so that
you are facing downwind while loading fertilizer.
2. Open the tarp cover.
a. Unlatch the tarp latches (1).
b. Hold on to the tarp strap (2) and allow the
tarp to roll back to the tarp rests (3).
3. Inspect the hopper for leftover materials and
debris. Clean out as needed.
4. Fill the hopper with fertilizer.
5. Close the tarp cover.
a. Pull on the tart strap to pull the tarp cover
closed.
b. Secure all the latches.
Dry Fertilizer Operation
Agricultural Chemical Hazard
Read and follow all supplier instructions regarding
safe handling and approved application of
chemicals. Agricultural chemicals can be extremely
hazardous.
Great Plains recommends checking with your local
agronomist before setting the rate, as soil conditions
vary. See the Material Rate manual for dry fertilizer
calibration and rates.
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