Great Plains 1300 13-Foot Operator Manual - Manual (Page 34)

30 1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
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Small Seeds Box Clean - Out
1. Open lid of each box and scoop out as much seed as
possible.
2. To recover remaining seed, place a collection tarp
under the small seeds tubes at the openers.
3. Raise drill.
4. Set seed rate handles to 100.
5. Rotate calibration crank or end wheel until no seed
flows.
6. If a vacuum cleaner is available, remove any residual
seed from top of meters.
Parking
Following these steps when parking for less than 36
hours. For longer periods, see Storage, the next topic.
1. Fold and lock both markers (page 26, if markers
installed and used).
2. Position drill on a level, solid area.
3. Remove jack from storage location on top of tongue
and pin it on post on the top of the tongue as shown
on page 14. Extend jack until weight of tongue is on
jack. Leave tractor hitched for the moment.
4. Lower openers and reduce hydraulic circuit pressure
to zero (Float circuit).
5. Unplug drill hydraulic hoses and electrical lines from
tractor.
6. Remove hitch pin first, then safety chain from tractor
drawbar.
Storage
Store the drill where children do not play. If possible,
store it inside for longer life.
1. Plug or cap seed delivery and fertilizer tubes to
prevent pest entry.
2. Un-pin the rod end of the lift cylinder. Fully retract the
cylinder to prevent rust.
3. Perform the drill Parking checklist.
4. Lubricate the drill at all points listed under
“Lubrication” on page 47.
5. Check all bolts, pins, fittings and hoses. Tighten,
repair or replace parts as needed.
6. Check all moving parts for wear or damage. Make
notes of any parts needing repair before the next
season.
7. Use touch-up paint to cover scratches, chips and
worn areas to prevent rust.
Negative Tongue Weight Hazard:
This drill has a negative tongue weight when openers are
raised. Lower openers and remove hydraulic pressure before
unhitching the drill in the unfolded position. Unhitching with
the openers raised will result in sudden elevation of the
tongue, causing injury or death.
Use caution when removing the hitch pin. Slight tongue
elevation may occur, even with openers and jack lowered.