Great Plains NTA2007HD Operator Manual - Manual (Page 112)

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Unloading Materials
Unloading Safety Information
Unloading materials has the same risks as loading mate-
rial. Review the advisories on page 47.
1. Raise implement (page 37) to ensure free operation
of calibration crank. Fold is optional.
2. Unless using an auger for unload, position drill on a
clear flat surface. Put tractor in Park. Engage
optional parking brakes on drill.
If using an auger, unloading is a two-person opera-
tion.
3. Shut off tractor unless using tractor hydraulics for
auger operations.
4. Place tarp or auger inlet under outside face of meter
to be emptied.
5. If unloading fertilizer or treated seed, take same
materials safety precautions as for loading.
6. Lower chute (page 46).
Refer to Figure 95
7.
Open Calibration door first. A small amount of
material may fall into the chute and onto the collec-
tion area.
8. If using an auger, have everyone stand clear, and
test auger controls.
9. Have one person open Clean-Out door second,
and if using an auger, have a second person start
the auger as soon as the first person is clear.
Expect material to flow in significant volume until the
hopper is empty. Inspect the hopper from the lid to
confirm that it is empty.
10. Install the calibration crank (page 52). Rotate it until
no material flows from the calibration door.
11. Shut down and withdraw auger, if used.
12. If the drill will not be used again for an extended
period, complete the steps at “Material Clean-Outs”
on page 109.
13. Move drill from collection area and recover materials.
14. Wipe down doors and bottom of meter.
15. Close doors. For temporary parking or transport,
fully close doors. For storage, close doors only until
elastomer seals begin to touch meter housing, so
that condensation can drain. Do not leave doors
open wide enough for pest entry.
16. Raise and latch chute.
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Figure 95
Chute Lowered, Doors Open
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Entrapment and Rapid Suffocation Hazard:
Never enter a hopper for loading or unloading.
Possible Chemical Hazard:
Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous, including treatments
on seeds and components of fertilizers. Improper use can seri-
ously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and property.
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