Great Plains 3PYPA Operator Manual - Manual (Page 59)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 55
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Long-Term Storage
1. If a fertilizer boom system is installed, see “Fertilizer
System Maintenance” on page 123.
2. Complete Parking steps (page 54). Park the 3PYPA
planter indoors if possible. Great Plains recommends
parking/storing in the raised position, unfolded, on
extended parking stands and with lift-assist cylinder
locks in place.
3. If no hopper or seed box is mounted, cap the air box.
4. If empty seed box or hopper is mounted, close the
seed gate and the lid.
5. If partially-loaded seed box or hopper is mounted,
close seed gate, and remove seed box. Store planter
only without seed.
6. See “Material Clean-Out” on page 101. Clear all
seed from seed container, air box, seed delivery sys-
tem and meters.
7. Open air box clean-out door and leave slightly ajar
so that condensed moisture can drain, but pests
cannot enter.
8. Remove seed disks from meters (this is primarily to
relieve pressure on brushes). Clean disks of residue
build-up (see Caution at right). Use mild soap, non-
abrasive scrubbers, and hot or warm water. If using
sealed storage, dry disks prior to storage.
9. Tie or tape a small plastic bag over ends of all seed
delivery tubes to prevent insects from entering or
nesting.
10. Close seed inlet shutters at meters (to prevent pest
entry to seed hoses). Thoroughly clean seed and
seed treatment residue from seed meters. See
“Meter Clean-Out” on page 102, for more informa-
tion.
11. Shut off all Y-tubes.
12. Clean planter of mud, dirt, excess oil and grease.
13. Lubricate all points listed in Maintenance.
14. Apply grease to exposed cylinder rods to prevent
rust.
15. Inspect 3PYPA for worn or damaged parts. Make
repairs and service during off season.
16. Use spray paint to cover scratches, chips, and worn
areas on the planter to protect the metal.
17. Cover 3PYPA with a tarp if stored outside.
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Possible Chemical Hazard:
Seed disks will have talc and graphite residue, and may have
residues of hazardous seed treatments. Do not wash disks
where food is prepared, or where cookware or dinnerware is
washed. Wear gloves when washing disks. Avoid spray.
Although the disks are dishwasher-safe, do not wash them in
an appliance also used for food cookware or dinnerware.
Removing the seed box or /hopper increases the life of
the air box seals, which are otherwise apt to be perma-
nently compressed if stored under load off-season.
Do not store bulk hopper outside on the ground. Raise it
on blocks, securing it in place to prevent from falling
over or blowing around by wind. Store inside if possible.