Great Plains NTA2007HD Operator Manual - Manual (Page 65)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Contents Index Operating Instructions 61
04/04/2011 Contents Index 166-283M
Field Operation
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 29
and “Final Field Checklists” on page 60.
Null4:
Seed Monitor
The seed monitor performs the following functions:
• Drill lift switch monitoring
• Seed flow blockage
• Fan Speed monitoring
• Hopper material level monitoring
• Hopper air pressure monitoring
• Meter rate monitoring
(seed rate control, optional)
• Ground speed monitoring
Consult the DICKEY-john
®
Air Cart Control manual for
how to configure reporting and alerts.
Null4:
Do not make short radius turns with the drill in the ground.
Null4:
Note: If you stop in the middle of a pass, raise the drill
and back up 3m (10 ft) before resumption of seed-
ing.
Null4:
Null4:
Equipment Damage Risk:
On a new drill, check and adjust hopper strap tension before
and after each material load on the first day, then daily there-
after. Loose straps can result in excess meter oscillation as
hoppers near empty.
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1. Drill unfolded and aligned for first pass,
with opener disks about 3m (10ft) before
field edge.
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2. Run fan for at least 15 minutes before
planting.
3. Unfold marker on next-row side.
4. Set fan hydraulic circuit to low flow,
engage circuit. Gradually adjust fan
hydraulic flow to obtain 3800 rpm.
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5. Check seed monitor for alerts. a
6. Pull forward, lower air drill, and begin
planting for a short distance.
7. Stop. Assess:
• coulter depth
• planting depth
• press wheel operation
8. Make necessary adjustments 64
a. Refer to Seed Rate manual.
Sharp Field Turns Checklist Page
1. Fold marker 58
2. Raise air drill 37
3. Make turn
4. Unfold marker on next-row side. 58
5. Lower air drill 3m/10ft before field edge 36
6. Resume planting.
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
1. Stop tractor
2. Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral 58
3. Fold Marker 58
4. Raise air drill 37
Ending Planting Checklist Page
1. Suspend operations as above, then
2. Lift implement
3. Set tractor for fold 33
4. Fold wings 33
5. Lower implement to obtain lock 36
6. Lights ON for transport