Great Plains NTA2007 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 68)

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Field Operations
Final Field Checklists
Use the following tables to develop a final checklist for
your tractor/air drill configuration. Additional or fewer steps may be necessary depending
on tractor features, air drill options and planting
accessories.
Mechanical Checklist Page
❑ Check all tire pressures 152
❑ Tongue height preset
32
❑ Implement unfolded
35
❑ Marker extension set 100
❑ Marker disc angle set
101
❑ Check ladders stowed. 46
Electrical Checklist Page
❑ Verify electrical hook-ups solid
29
❑ Set rear beacon switch off 30
❑ Check seed monitor terminal and observe
any diagnostic messages
a
❑ Configure monitor for crop and population
a
a. Refer to DICKEY-john ® Air Cart Control manual.
Hopper and Air System Checklist Page
❑ Meter doors closed 50
❑ Manifold to hopper seal
❑ Materials loaded
51
❑ Hose routings - no sags, no pinches (check
wing-folded & field positions)
-
❑ Hoses fully connected to meters, towers
and openers
-
Frame Mounted Coulter Checklist Page
❑ Coulter blade wear 92
❑ Coulter to row alignment
92
❑ Coulter down-force
93
Row Units Checklist Page
❑ Preset depth handles alike.
98
❑ Preset down force springs alike, except in
tracks.
95
❑ Check wheel scraper gaps (if installed)
96
Hydraulic System Checklist Page
❑ Check tractor hydraulic reservoir full -
❑ Inspect connections for leaks
-
❑ Perform a raise and lower operation
39
❑ Check fan operation 60
Meters and Drive Checklist Page
❑ Unused meter disabled by removing gear
76
❑ Correct DRIVER/DRIVEN rate Range
gears installed on meter(s) in use
76
❑ Correct optional flutes for rate Range
a
❑ Variable rate gearbox set per calibration 77
❑ Check contact tire inflation
152
❑ Check chain tension. Re-connect any
loose idler tensioning springs.
154
❑ Master Switch ON
(Variable Rate Kit option)
34
a. Refer to Seed Rate Chart manual.