Fertilizer clean-out – Great Plains 2510HDP Operator Manual User Manual
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Fertilizer Clean-Out
Fertilizers often contain chemicals corrosive to metal.
Although stainless steel is used extensively in the
fertilizer meter assembly, it is not used above it. After
applying fertilizer, empty and clean drill boxes as soon as
possible.
Clean out doors are provided.
Refer to Figure 107
1.
With a small scoop or can, remove as much fertilizer
as possible from drill boxes.
2.
The clean-out releases material across the entire
length of a section box. Have collection equipment
prepared.
3.
Release all clean-out latches on a drill section, and
open clean-out door. Leave door open until after
washout.
4.
Wash inside of drill boxes with water under high
pressure.
5.
Let drill boxes dry before closing clean-out doors.
Figure 107
A Fertilizer Clean-out Latch
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