Great Plains 2SNG30 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 31)

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29 Drill Preparations
General Notes for Field Operations
Most of the procedures described in this section
require the use of a tractor with hydraulic remotes.
Before proceeding with the first time setup, or be-
fore making any adjustments mentioned in this
section, make every effort to obtain and hitch a
tractor to the drill.
24’ DRILL minimum of 125 horsepower
30’ DRILL minimum of 150 horsepower
1. Be certain that the drill tires have the proper
inflation as listed in the "Tire Inflation Chart,"
page 36.
2. Load seed box with seed. Use clean seed to
get the best results. Always have the drill
hitched securely to a tractor with safety chain
connected. Lower the drill before loading.
3. This drill can be transported with a full box of
grain. It is best not to do this unless necessary
because the increased weight does increase
the chances for problems on the road. Do not
exceed 20 miles per hour.
4. Calibrate each seed box for a proper rate
based on the seed that you are drilling. Cali-
bration information is located on the inside of
your box lid or under "Seeding Adjustments,"
in the seed rate book. Make sure the seed
rate is adjusted the same across the entire
drill.
5. If your drill comes equipped with an acreme-
ter, it should be mounted on the left gauge
wheel axle on the outboard side. It will accu-
mulate the total acres drilled with the drill. In
order to find out the acres covered, write
down the beginning reading and subtract it
from the ending reading for the total acres
planted.
6. This drill is offered in different row spacings;
therefore, some of the drill boxes do not have
the same number of seed cups between each
internal box divider. The section with the larg-
est number of cups will tend to empty sooner.
7. Make sure that the seed-cup-door adjustment
handles are set the same across the drill.
8. If you notice excessive cracking on large-
grain seeds, adjust all seed cup door handles
to a wider setting.
9. Never back up with openers in ground. If you
do, check all openers to be sure none are
clogged.
10. After lowering the drill into planting position,
observe the drill from the side. Check to see
that the tongue is level to the ground. If it is
not, a hitch height adjustment is needed. See
"Tractor Draw Bar Hookup," page 17. It is es-
pecially important to check for this if the drill
has been hitched to a different tractor.
11. This drill is not designed to be turned sharply
in the field. Always lift the drill completely out
of the ground when turning at ends of field
rows and other short-radius turns. If the drill is
not completely raised, the lift hydraulics will
be out of sequence. Refer to "Bleeding Hy-
draulics," page 19.
12. Never allow anyone to ride on the drill.
13. Maximum seeding speed will vary according
to soil conditions.
14. You can adjust the tension on each disk
spring. This is especially useful in applying
more pressure in tractor tire tracks.
15. Never unhook drill from tractor with
boxes unfolded and raised off the ground.
Negative tongue weight is present in this po-
sition.
16. Never attempt to lower the drill while in
folded position.
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Drill Preparations