Great Plains NP3000A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 80)

76 NP3000 and NP3000A Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
407-613M Table of Contents Index 2014-04-22
Field Operation Checklists
Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 47
and “Field Set-Up Checklists” on page 74. The
applicator is presumed to be unfolded and raised.
Note: These are merged anhydrous (NH
3
) and
conventional liquid (Liq) lists. NH
3
/Liq: refer to
material-specific operations. Some steps may
refer to Optional equipment.
First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1 Raise fertilizer applicator. 48
2 Unfold, if not already unfolded. 51
3 Line-up at pass start per plan. -
4 Pull forward and stop. -
5 Check console
POWER switch ON,
BOOMS
a switch(es) ON and
MASTER switch OFF
73
6 NH
3
: Re-check all line valves and bleed
valves closed.
61
7 NH
3
: Open tank withdrawal valve.
Check for zero releases.
61
8 NH
3
: Open applicator emergency shut-off
valve. Check for zero releases.
61
9 NH
3
: Open nurse tank hose inlet valve
(if any). Check for zero releases.
62
10 NH
3
: Open nurse tank hose outlet valve
(if any). Check for zero releases.
62
11 Liq: Open tank supply hose outlet valve. 33
12 Liq: Open applicator supply inlet shut-off
valve.
30
13 NH
3
: Check meter pressure gauge
matches tank pressure gauge.
62
14 NH
3
: Enter tractor cab.
Check ropes present with nominal slack.
73
15 Console (Option):
POWER on
MASTER on
RATE as desired
73
16 Lower applicator:
a. hitch (lower, then Depth Control)
b. wings (extend, then low rate continuous
extend)
48
17 Begin first pass, setting switch
MASTER to ON.
73
18 Liq: Hydraulic remote for hydraulic pump
to preset
71
19 Monitor the console (Option) for expected
reports of application rate/speed, and any
alarms. -
20 Periodically check the applicator gauges
for expected pressures and temperatures.
-
21 Pay attention to odors. Watch for leaks. -
a. BOOM 1, or BOOM 1,2,&3 (section control)
Pass Turn a Operation Checklist
a. Monitor flow divider pressure during end-of-pass
operations and turns. Adjust operations as needed
if true zero pressure is desired.
Page
1 Set console MASTER switch OFF some
distance before end of pass, or stop at
end of pass.
63
2 NH
3
: To minimize vapor release, wait for
flow divider pressure gauge to read zero
during final pass distance or while waiting
at end of pass.
48
3 While slowing at end of pass, or stopped -
4 b
b. These steps are for a full stop prior to a turn. If the
lift is conducted while in motion, the exact order of
hitch and lift-assist raising is not critical. The
objective is to avoid any reverse motion of tines.
Fold and lift (to partially fold wings) 51
5 b Raise 3-point hitch -
6 Turn up-wind if possible.
Turn slowly to avoid tank cart upset.
Do not turn too tightly.
63
7 Make turn. Line up for next pass.
8 Lower applicator (same as step 16) for
First Pass, at left.
9 Begin pass, setting switch
MASTER to ON.
73
10 Begin next pass
First Pass Operation Checklist Page