Great Plains NTA3010 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 20)

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Section 2 Operating Instructions
NTA3010 and NTA3510 Air Drill Implement SN Z1370- 160-219M 8/14/
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
7. When finished seeding, turn the in-cab switch off and
the selector valve to Fold/Unfold before transporting.
Opener Operation
•
Raise implement before turning. Never back up or turn
sharply with openers in the ground. Doing so will plug
openers and may damage equipment.
•
Be aware of a 5- to 10-foot delay needed for the seed to
reach the openers. If you stop in the middle of the field,
lift the drill and back up 10 feet before proceeding.
!
WARNING!
Crushing hazard. You could be seriously injured or killed if the
raised implement falls. Do not crawl among the openers unless
transport locks are installed, the implement is securely blocked,
and the tractor key is turned off and removed.
•
Check periodically for plugged openers and hoses. With
the fan running and the drill raised, hand crank the me-
tering system. Look below each opener for seed or fer-
tilizer.
•
For information on opener adjustments, see Opener Ad-
justment, “Adjustments,” page 22, and Level Frame
Front to Rear, “Preparation and Setup,” page 13. For
more information on troubleshooting opener problems,
see “Troubleshooting,” page 25.
Marker Operation
If you have purchased markers, the following will help you
integrate the markers with the air drill hydraulic system.
Carefully read the marker manufacturer’s instructions for
safe installation, operation and adjustment.
Marker attachments are controlled by the same hydraulic
circuit as the cart auger. To operate the markers, move the
hydraulic diverter valve on the cart tongue up to the mark-
er position as shown in Figure 2-10.
Figure 2-10
Auger/Marker Hydraulic Diverter
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Auger
Markers
IMPORTANT: Marker attachments will increase the
height of the folded implement. To avoid equipment
damage and injury during implement folding or trans-
porting, consider the extra clearance needed. Refer to
“Specifications and Capacities,” page 32, for folded
dimensions.
Transporting
!
DANGER!
Electrocution hazard. To prevent serious injury or death from
electric shock, keep clear of overhead power lines when trans-
porting, folding, unfolding or operating all air drill compo-
nents. Machine is not grounded. Electrocution can occur
without direct contact.
!
WARNING!
Towing the drill at high speeds or with a vehicle that is not
heavy enough can lead to loss of vehicle control. Loss of vehicle
control can lead to serious road accidents, injury and death. To
reduce the hazard:
• Do not exceed 20 mph.
• Do not tow a drill that, when fully loaded, weighs more than
1.5 times the weight of the towing vehicle.
!
WARNING!
The implement is designed to hitch to the air drill cart only.
Hitching the implement to any vehicle other than a Great Plains
air drill cart will create an unstable towing load and can lead
to road accidents, injury and death. To avoid the hazard, trans-
port the implement only when hitched to an Great Plains air
drill cart.
Before transporting the implement, check and practice the
following items.
Minimum Towing Vehicle Weight
Hitched to ADC2220: 25,550 pounds
Hitched to ADC1150: 21,675 pounds
Transport Locks. Check that all transport locks and wing
lock pins are in place. Refer to Lifting the Implement, page
14, and Folding the Implement, page 15.
Rocker Switch Off. Check that the in-cab rocker switch is
turned off while transporting.
Stopping Distance. Keep the combined weight of the im-
plement and cart in mind. Allow sufficient stopping dis-
tance at all times. Reduce speed prior to making any turns
or other maneuvers.
Bystanders. Check that no one is in the way before mov-
ing. Do not allow anyone to ride on the air drill.
Clearance. Know the dimensions of the cart and imple-
ment in transport position and follow a route that provides
adequate clearance from all obstructions. Be especially
observant of low overhead power lines. Refer to “Specifi-
cations and Capacities,” page 32, for folded dimensions.
Tires. Check that all tires are properly inflated as listed on
Tire Inflation Chart, “Appendix,” page 33.
Road Rules. Comply with all federal, state and local laws
when transporting on public roads.