Great Plains 3P1006NT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 34)

30 3P1006NT Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
151-144M Table of Contents Index 2011-12-20
Field Operation
1. Hitch drill to a suitable tractor (page 14).
Crushing Hazard:
You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed
between the tractor and drill. Do not stand or place any part of
your body between drill and moving tractor. Stop tractor
engine and set park brake before installing pins.
2. Remove caster pivot swivel locks if installed
(page 23).
3. Fully raise drill (page 20).
4. Rotate gauge wheels. Check that feed cups, seed
tubes and drives are working properly and free from
foreign material.
5. Remove lift-assist cylinder transport locks and store
on weldments (page 22).
6. Install Stroke Control Spacers (page 17).
7. Load materials (page 27).
8. Set initial seed population from Seed Rate manual.
9. Rotate gauge wheels to fill cups. Check for flow at
opener tubes.
10. Calibrate material rates (see Seed Rate Manual).
11. Record initial acremeter reading (page 29).
12. Pull forward, lower drill, set both hitch and lift-assist
circuit to Float, and begin seeding.
13. When turning at row ends and for other short-radius
turns, always raise drill (tractor 3-point lift arms and
drill lift-assist). Seeding automatically stops when
ground drive wheels lose contact.
Parking
Perform the following steps when parking the drill for 36
hours or less. Refer to “Storage” to prepare for
longer-term storage.
1. Position drill on a level, solid area.
2. Lower tractor 3-point lift arms and Retract lift-assist
cylinder/s (page 22) until drill is on the ground.
3. Set lift-assist circuit to Float, to relieve all pressure.
4. Remove pins from lower 3-point links on drill (not on
any hitch extension in use).
5. Disconnect lighting harness and any other electrical
connections.
6. Disconnect lift-assist hydraulic line.
Storage
Store drill where children do not play. Prevent
coulter/opener ground contact.
1. Hitch tractor (page 14).
2. Unload seed and fertilizer boxes (page 46).
3. Thoroughly clean seed, seed treatment residue and
fertilizer residue from boxes and feeder cups.
4. Position drill on a level, solid area. If possible, store
the drill inside or under a tarp for longer life.
5. Place a tarp, pallets or sheets of wood under
coulters and opener discs.
6. Lower tractor 3-point lift arms and Retract lift-assist
cylinder/s (page 22) until drill is on the ground.
7. Set lift-assist circuit to Float, to relieve all pressure.
8. Remove pins from lower 3-point links at drill (not at
any hitch extension in use)
9. Disconnect lighting harness and any other electrical
connections.
10. Disconnect lift-assist hydraulic line.
11. Remove any dirt and debris that can hold moisture
and cause corrosion.
12. Disconnect seed and fertilizer hoses at openers.
Allow to hang freely.
13. Cap or plug seed tubes to prevent pest entry.
14. Lubricate and adjust all roller chains.
15. Take special care to oil feed cup drive sprocket in its
square bore.
16. Lubricate areas noted under “Lubrication and
Scheduled Maintenance”.
17. Inspect drill for worn or damaged parts. Make repairs
and service during the off season.
18. Use spray paint to cover scratches, chips and worn
areas on the drill to protect the metal.
19. Cover with a tarp if stored outside.
Semi-mounted implements with rear lift-assist wheels
maneuver differently in field and highway transport, compared
to pull-type implements. Observe caution when turning and
transporting.