Great Plains EWD13 4109R+ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 33)

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DRILL PREPARATIONS
1. Be certain that your drill tires are 7.50 x 20 and that they are inflated to 28 PSI.
2. Load seed box with seed. Cleaned seed is recommended to get the best results.
3. This machine can be transported with a full box of seed. It is best NOT to do this unless necessary because the
increased weight does increase the chances for problems on the road. DO NOT EXCEED 20 MILES PER HOUR.
4. Your drill comes equipped with an acremeter and it should be mounted on the left end of the jackshaft. It will accu-
mulate the total acres drilled with the machine. In order to find out the acres covered, write down the beginning reading
and subtract it from the end reading for the total acres planted.
5. Make sure that the seed-cup-door handle on each cup is set the same across the drill.
6. If you notice excessive cracking on large grain seeds, adjust all seed-cup-door handles to a more open setting.
7. NEVER back up with the openers in the ground. If you do, check all openers to be sure none are plugged.
8. ALWAYS raise the openers at the end of field rows and other sharp turns.
OPERATING CHECK LIST
1. Read and follow the "Safety Rules" carefully.
2. Read all "Hook-Up" and "Operating Instructions".
3. Set drive sprockets for drive type desired.
4. Inspect the feeder cups for foreign matter.
5. Rotate drive (left) wheel to make sure the drive system operates smoothly.
6. Set seed rate.
7. Disconnect fertilizer drive chain when fertilizer is not used.
8. Inspect the fertilizer agitator for foreign matter
9. Set fertilizer rate.
10. Check disk opener scrapers for proper adjustment.
11. Lubricate the drill as needed.
12. Read and follow the "Drill Preparation" section.
13. See that the tires have the proper air pressure as listed on page 1-4.
14. Inspect seed and fertilizer tubes.
15. Check the drill initially and periodically for loose bolts, pins, and chains.
16. Check for leaks in the hydraulic system.
BEFORE operating your drill for the first time, make sure you have checked the following items:
CAUTION! ESCAPING FLUID UNDER PRESSURE CAN HAVE SUFFICIENT FORCE
TO PENETRATE THE SKIN. CHECK ALL HYDRAULIC LINES AND HOSES BEFORE
APPLYING PRESSURE. FLUID ESCAPING FROM A VERY SMALL HOLE CAN BE ALMOST
INVISIBLE. USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD, NOT BODY PARTS, TO CHECK FOR SUSPECTED
LEAKS. IF INJURED, SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FROM A DOCTOR THAT IS FAMILIAR
WITH THIS TYPE OF INJURY. FOREIGN FLUIDS IN THE TISSUE MUST BE SURGICALLY
REMOVED WITHIN A FEW HOURS OR GANGRENE WILL RESULT.
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