3P3025AH
Operating Instructions
Great Plains
| 411-332M | 2019-02-19
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Field Set-Up Checklists
Use the following tables to develop a final checklist for
your tractor/planter configuration.
Additional or fewer steps may be necessary depending
on tractor features, planter options and planting
accessories.
a. Refer to
Seed Rate Manual
.
Mechanical Checklist (Hitching)
Page
Hitching
Parking stands raised
Electrical Checklist
Page
Verify electrical hookups solid
Check planter monitor terminal and observe
any diagnostic messages
a
a. Refer to planter monitor manual.
Option: Verify that, when planter is lowered,
optional radar speed sensor is pointed at
ground, at an angle approximately 35° below
horizontal.
b
b. Refer to sensor documentation.
Hydraulic System Checklist
Page
Check tractor hydraulic reservoir full
-
Fan return
Fan motor pressure side (retract)
Inspect connections for leaks
-
Check fan speed and airflow direction
a
a. Operate fan briefly. Observe rotor blades spinning toward
exit port as fan slows to a stop.
Mechanical Checklist (post-Hitching)
Page
3P3025AH unfolded
3P3025AH leveled
Flex lock pins as desired
Wing lock pins as desired
3P3025AH Meter Drive Checklist
Page
Check chain lubrication and slack
Calibrate speed sensor pulses with planter
lowered.
a
Set/check Range and Transmission against
rate chart
b
a. Refer to
Planter Monitor Manual
.
b. Refer to
Seed Rate Manual
.
Air System Checklist
Page
Seed loaded. Lids closed.
Meter shutters open to chart value
No air leaks (except from seed hoppers)
Hoses and tubing - no sags, no pinches
Check both manifold and sensor lines
Hoses fully connected to meters
Row Units Checklist
Page
Preset depth handles alike.
Preset down force springs alike, except in
tracks.
Option: Set all unit-mounted coulters to
1
/
4
inch
shallower than opener blades.
Check coulter alignment to row
Check closing wheel alignment
Set press wheels alike, except in tracks.
Check action and contact of side depth wheels
Check wheel scraper gaps (if installed)
Meters Checklist
Page
Corn? Check timing of meters for twin-row
a
a. Refer to
Seed Rate Manual
Check chain tension. Connect any loose idler
tensioning springs.
-
Correct discs for seed
Start fan. Operate at field manifold pressure.
Rotate meter drive shafts one turn.