Great Plains 606NT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 28)

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Transport Cautiously
Keep Clearance in Mind
Remember that the drill may be wider than the tractor.
Allow safe clearance.
Observe Road Rules
Comply with all national, regional and local safety laws
when traveling on public roads.
Reduce speed on rough roads.
Loading Seed
Possible Chemical Hazard:
Take all prescribed material safety precautions.
Fully loaded with dense seed, the drill weighs an
additional 1155 lbs (529 kg). Include this weight when
checking tractor capability.
The drill must be hitched for seed loading.
Load slightly more material than needed, because
consumption rates can vary between compartments
even though the furrow rates are identical.
Main Seed Box Loading
1. Check that all meter doors are positioned for the
seed size, and not set for clean-out. See “Position
Seed Cup Doors” in seed Rate Manual. If loading
prior to transport, set them to position 1 (smallest
seed).
2. Install or remove optional seed plugs as desired for
the row spacing planned. Refer to Seed Rate
Manual.
If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not yet
been done, set Seed Rate Handle to 0. At 0, and with the
doors at 1, no seed can leak during transport.
3. The main seed box lid handle is also a latch. It needs
to pivot up to release the lid.
4. Load seed evenly into compartments.
To reduce wear on unused boxes that may also be
present:
• Remove final drive chain for Small Seed box.
• Remove any Native Grass chain.
Loading Native Grass Box
1. The main seed box lid handle is also a latch. It needs
to pivot up to release the lid.
2. Load seed evenly into compartments.
3. Add
1 ⁄
3
cup (80 mL) graphite seed lubricant on top of
the loaded seed. In humid conditions, double or triple
this amount as needed.
Loading Small Seeds Box
1. If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not
yet been done, set Seed Rate Handle to 0. At 0, no
seed can leak during transport.
2. Take all necessary materials safety precautions if the
seed is treated.
3. The Small Seeds lid is held closed by two external
rubber latches. Pull them up and to the rear to
release the lid.
4. Load seed evenly into compartments.
5. To reduce wear, remove main shaft drive chains for
main seed boxes.
Loss of Control Hazard:
Towing at high speeds or with a vehicle that is not heavy
enough could lead to loss of vehicle control. Loss of vehicle
control could lead to serious road accidents, injury and death.
To reduce the hazard, do not exceed 20 mph (30 kph).
Figure 19
Native Grass Box Open
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