Great Plains NTA2007HD Operator Manual - Manual (Page 48)

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Hopper Lid Opening
Refer to Figure 36
1.
Lift handle .
Refer to Figure 36 and Figure 37
2.
Swing handle out until hook releases from
U-bolt shackle .
3. Move hook clear of U-bolt and re-close handle.
Refer to Figure 37
4.
Lift lid slightly at pivot end to clear strainer .
5. Swing lid away from strainer. Open only enough to
accomplish the present task.
Inspect Strainer and Hopper
Each hopper is equipped with a strainer intended to:
• capture large foreign matter in seed and materials,
• prevent entry by animals if lid left open, and;
• discourage hopper entry by children.
Leave the strainer in place except during strainer and
hopper cleaning.
Refer to Figure 37
6.
Each time the lid is opened, inspect the strainer for
debris, and if clear, inspect the hopper itself.
7. If the strainer needs to be removed for cleaning, do
not perform these steps until immediately ready to
clean the strainer and return it to the hopper:
Lid Closing
Refer to Figure 37
1.
Swing lid over opening until capture hook is cen-
tered on U-bolt shackle.
2. Open handle and engage hook on shackle .
3. Close handle for operations or short-term parking.
For long-term storage, do not engage hook or latch
handle, to avoid deforming the seal.
4. For storage, particularly unlatched, a padlock
through both U-bolts deters unauthorized entry by
persons unaware of possible confined space risks,
and prevents entry of pests, debris and precipitation.
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• Wear gloves suitable for protection against recent
fertilizers or seed treatments.
• Fully open the hopper lid.
• Lift the strainer out of the hopper.
• Immediately close and latch the lid (below).
• Clean and dry the strainer.
• Return it to the hopper.
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Figure 36
Hopper Lid Latched
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Figure 37
Hopper Lid Open
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