Great Plains 3N-4020 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 32)

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Loading Seed
To unload seed, see “Seed Cleanout” on page 101.
Misstep Hazard:
Watch your step when walking on drill ladder and walkboard.
Falling from drill could cause severe injury or death.
Great Plains recommends loading materials after the drill
has been transported to the planting ground.
Seed is heavy. A full load of dense seed adds over 6000
pounds (2780 kg) to the drill. Pre-loading substantially
increases transport hazards:
• Stopping distance increases.
• Turns are more difficult to initiate and more difficult to
stop, due to the inertia of the load.
To load materials:
1. Load only in dry conditions.
2. If the seed is treated, wear protective equipment rec-
ommended for the hazards.
3. Lower the drill.
4. Open the lids for the boxes.
5. Remove any debris or obstructions from the boxes. If
other seed needs to be first removed, see “Seed
Cleanout” on page 101.
6. If not planting all rows, shut off unused rows. See
page 66.
7. Load seed. Load or spread materials evenly across
all partitions. Use a tool or gloved hand.
8. Make a note of the quantity loaded, for later confir-
mation of population or application density desired.
9. Close and secure the box lids.
No Seed Lubricants
Fluted-feed materials do not require lubricants.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Watch your step when climbing ladder or
walking on walkboard.
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