Great Plains 3PYPA Operator Manual - Manual (Page 43)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 39
03/20/2012 Table of Contents Index 401-647M
Load Seed in Hopper (if used)
System Plugging Risk:
Do not use liquid seed treatments.
Refer to Figure 44
1.
Check that slide gate is closed.
2. Determine the amount of seed lubricant required.
See page 131 for recommendations.
Inconsistent Population/Blockage Risks:
Ezee Glide Plus seed lubricant is required for all seeds.
Thorough mixing of seed and lubricant is required for
lubricant to be effective.
3. Check that walkboard is pinned closed (page 35).
Fold down railing if needed for auger.
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Falling, Chemical and Auger Hazards:
Face ladder when climbing walkboard. Make sure walkboard
is securely latched. Make sure swing-down railing is securely
latched for hand-loading. Observe seed supplier precautions
for handling treated seed. Follow all safety procedures for
auger operations.
Note: Auger lift height capability required is:
12ft (3.7m)
4. Open hopper lid (page 37).
Load seed while mixing in seed lubricant.
Irritation and Chronic Exposure Hazard:
DO NOT use hands or any part of your body to mix seed lubri-
cant. Wear gloves. Wear a respirator when transferring and
mixing. Avoid breathing lubricant dust. Not an acute hazard.
May cause mechanical eye or skin irritation in high concentra-
tions. As with all mineral spills, minimize dusting during
clean-up. Prolonged inhalation may cause lung injury. Prod-
uct can become slippery when wet.
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Figure 44
Slide Gate Closed for Loading
29495
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Figure 45
Hopper Capacities (bu)
29869
Approximate capacity of bulk seed hopper,
in bushels, at 10in increments