Great Plains CDA600 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 70)

Centurion CDA600
270-600M-ENG
68 2013-06-14
Mechanical Checklist Page
q Check all tyre pressures 80
q Tongue height 25
q Implement unfolded 26
q Boutmarker extension set 38
q Marker disc angle set 39
Electrical Checklist Page
q Verify electrical hook-ups
solid 24
q Ensure lights are on 24
q Check control panel and
observe any diagnostic
messages 55
q Configure monitor 50
Hopper and Air System Checklist
Page
q Hopper cover closed 40
q Materials loaded -
q Hose routings - no sags, no
pinches (check wing-folded &
field positions) -
q Hoses fully connected to
meters, towers and openers -
Cultivation Section Checklist Page
q Disc blade wear / operation 37
q Levelling board wear /
operation 37
Row Units Checklist Page
q Preset depth handles alike. 46
q Preset down force springs
alike, except in tracks. 47
q Check wheel scraper gaps (if
installed) 45
Hydraulic System Checklist Page
q Check tractor hydraulic
reservoir full -
q Inspect connections for leaks -
q Perform a raise and lower
operation 28
q Check fan operation 41
First Bout Operation Checklist Page
q Drill unfolded and aligned for
first bout, with opener discs
about 3m (10ft) before field
edge. -
q Run fan for at least 15
minutes before planting. 41
q Unfold boutmarker on next-
row side. -
q Set fan hydraulic circuit to
low flow, engage circuit.
Gradually adjust fan hydraulic
flow to obtain desired rpm. 41
q Check control panel for alerts. 55
q Pull forward, lower working
elements and begin planting
for a short distance. -
q Stop. Assess:
Cultivation section settings
37
planting depth 46
press wheel operation 46
q Make necessary adjustments -
4.22 Final Field
Checklists
Use the following tables to develop a final
checklist for your tractor/drill configuration.
Additional or fewer steps may be necessary
depending on tractor features, drill options
and planting accessories.
4. Adjustment / Operation