Great Plains NTA2007 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 69)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 65
2012-01-05 Table of Contents Index 166-372M
Field Operation
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 34
and “Final Field Checklists” on page 64.
Seed Monitor
The seed monitor performs the following functions:
• Drill lift switch monitoring
• Seed flow blockage
• Fan Speed monitoring
• Hopper material level monitoring
• Hopper air pressure monitoring
• Meter rate monitoring
(seed rate control, optional)
• Ground speed monitoring
Consult the DICKEY-john
®
Air Cart Control manual for
how to configure reporting and alerts.
Do not make short radius turns with the drill in the ground.
Note: If you stop in the middle of a pass, raise the drill
and back up 3m (10 ft) before resumption of
seeding.
Equipment Damage Risk:
On a new drill, check and adjust hopper strap tension before
and after each material load on the first day, then daily
thereafter. Loose straps can result in excess meter oscillation
as hoppers near empty.
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
❑ Drill unfolded and aligned for first pass,
with opener discs about 3m (10ft) before
field edge. 35
❑
Run fan for at least 15 minutes before
planting.
❑ Unfold marker on next-row side.
❑
Set fan hydraulic circuit to low flow,
engage circuit. Gradually adjust fan
hydraulic flow to obtain 3800 rpm. 87
❑ Check seed monitor for alerts. a
❑
Pull forward, lower air drill, and begin
planting for a short distance.
❑ Stop. Assess:
• coulter depth
• planting depth
• press wheel operation
❑
Make necessary adjustments 68
a. Refer to Seed Rate Chart manual.
Sharp Field Turns Checklist Page
❑ Fold marker 62
❑ Raise air drill 41
❑
Make turn
❑ Unfold marker on next-row side. 62
❑
Lower air drill 3m/10ft before field edge 40
❑
Resume planting.
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
❑
Stop tractor
❑ Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral 61
❑
Fold Marker 62
❑
Raise air drill 41
Ending Planting Checklist Page
❑
Suspend operations as above, then
❑ Lift implement 41
❑
Set tractor for fold 37
❑
Fold wings 37
❑ Set rear beacon switch ON 30
❑
Lower implement to obtain lock 40
❑ Lights ON for transport