Great Plains LS12 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 16)

LS10 and LS12
117-055M 3/20/06
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Field Operation
!
WARNING
Always park implement with plow wings swept back
and rear parking stand in the parking position for
maximum stability.
1. Mount seeder on levee plow or other compat-
ible tillage implement. Position using flat bars
(A) under plow frame and use 3/4-inch bolts
to clamp seeder to plow frame. See Figure 6.
2. Hook hydraulic hoses to tractor outlets. See
Figure 7.
3. Fill seeder box with clean seed.
4. Set and calibrate seeding rate as explained
under “Seeding Rate Adjustment,” page 16.
5. Adjust seed-distribution door to the desired
position. Refer to “Distribution Panels,” page
17.
6. Check that seed-cup-door handles are set the
same across the drill. Refer to “Seed Cup
Doors,” page 16.
7. Pull forward, lower implement, engage hy-
draulic drive and begin seeding.
Transporting
!
WARNING
Transporting implement at high speeds or with a trac-
tor without enough ballast could lead to loss of vehicle
control. Loss of vehicle control could lead to serious
road accidents, injury and death. Do not exceed 20
mph. Check that your tractor has enough ballast. Refer
to tractor operator’s manual for ballast requirements.
Before transporting seeder, follow and check
these items:
Unload seeder box. The seeder can be trans-
ported with a full box of grain, but the added
weight will increase stopping distance and de-
crease maneuverability. Unload seeder box
before transporting if at all possible.
Road rules. Comply with all federal, state and lo-
cal laws when traveling on public roads.
Clearance. Remember that the seeder is wider
than the tractor. Allow for safe clearance.
Figure 6
Clamp Seeder to Plow
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Figure 7
Hydraulic Hookup
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