Great Plains ADC2220 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 18)

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Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor, air cart and
drill for use. Before using the air cart in the field, you
must hitch the air cart to a suitable tractor, compatible
drill, and also setup the drill.
Initial Setup
Prior to first use, the following items need to be checked
or completed:
• The cart must have the correct sprockets for your drill.
See “Cart Drive System” on page 114.
• The seed monitor console must be installed in the
tractor cab. See “Install Loup II Console” on
page 115.
• Initial configuration data must be loaded in the
console. See “Initial Loup-II Setup” on page 116.
Pre-Setup Checklist
1. Read and understand “Important Safety
Information” on page 1.
2. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
3. Check that all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated. See “Lubrication and Scheduled
Maintenance” on page 99.
4. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged.
See “Safety Decals” on page 6.
5. Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten
wheel bolts as specified. “Appendix A - Reference
Information” on page 107.
Hitching
When ready for planting, the air cart is part of an
assembly that includes the tractor, the air cart, and the
drill. When hitching for the first time, hitch cart to tractor
first.
Note: Static tongue weight of a loaded cart is about 5,500
pounds on level ground and more when facing
downhill.
Once the air cart and drill are hitched together, they are
usually left connected, unless parking or storage
considerations require separation.
This manual includes full details only for the leading air
cart’s forward hitch. Consult the drill manual for trailing
drill hitching.
Crushing Hazard:
You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed
between the tractor, air cart and drill. Do not stand or place
any part of your body between machines being hitched. Stop
tractor engine and set park brake before installing hitch pins.