Great Plains 3P806NT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 31)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 27
2011-12-20 Table of Contents Index 151-143M
Loading Materials
Fully loaded with dense seed and fertilizer, the drill
weighs an additional 1580 lbs (718 kg). Include this
weight when checking tractor capability.
The drill must be hitched for seed loading.
Load slightly more material than needed, because
consumption rates can vary between compartments
even though the furrow rates are identical.
Main Seed Box Loading
1. Check that all meter doors are positioned for the
seed size, and not set for clean-out. See “Position
Seed Cup Doors” in seed Rate Manual. If loading
prior to transport, set them to position 1 (smallest
seed).
2. Install or remove optional seed plugs as desired for
the row spacing planned. See “Seed Tube Plug
(Small Seeds)” on page 63.
If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not yet
been done, set Seed Rate Handle to 0. At 0, and with the
doors at 1, no seed can leak during transport.
3. The main seed box lid handle is also a latch. It needs
to pivot up to release the lid.
4. Load seed evenly into compartments.
To reduce wear on unused boxes that may also be
present:
• Remove final drive chain for small seed box.
• Remove Native Grass ground drive chain (right wheel).
Loading Native Grass Box
1. The main seed box lid handle is also a latch. It needs
to pivot up to release the lid.
2. Load seed evenly into compartments.
Loading Small Seeds Box
1. If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not
yet been done, set Seed Rate Handle to 0. At 0, no
seed can leak during transport.
2. Take all necessary materials safety precautions if the
seed is treated.
3. The Small Seeds lid is held closed by two external
rubber latches. Pull them up and to the rear to
release the lid.
4. Load seed evenly into compartments.
5. To reduce wear, remove main shaft drive chains for
main seed boxes.
Loading Dual Seed Box
See “Main Seed Box Loading.”
Loading Fertilizer
Fully loaded with dense fertilizer, the drill can weigh an
additional 560 lbs (255 kg) or more. Include this weight
when checking tractor capability.
Load fertilizer after transport if possible. Unless the rate
adjuster is set to zero, some spillage can occur through
meters during transport, even with the drive system
disengaged.
1. Check that fertilizer clean-out door is closed and all
latches are secure.
2. If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not
yet been done, set Rate Adjuster to 0. At 0, no
fertilizer can leak during transport.
3. The fertilizer lid is held closed by a spring-loaded
bumper. Lift smartly at the handle to release it.
4. Load fertilizer evenly into fertilizer compartment.
5. To reduce wear, remove drive chains for seed boxes
not used.
Take all prescribed material
safety precautions.
Figure 17
Native Grass Box Open
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