Great Plains 2525A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 23)

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Operating Instructions
This section covers general operating procedures. Expe-
rience, machine familiarity, and the following information
will lead to efficient operation and good working habits.
Always operate farm machinery with safety in mind.
Pre-Start Checklist
Perform the following steps before transporting the
3-Point drill to the field.
❑
Carefully read “Important Safety Information” on
page 1.
❑ Install seed disks appropriate for crop. See
“Air-Pro® Meter Disk Installation” on page 48.
❑ Lubricate drill as indicated under “Lubrication” on
page 77.
❑ Check all tires for proper inflation. See “Tire Infla-
tion Chart” on page 88.
❑
Check all bolts, pins, and fasteners. Torque as
shown in “Torque Values Chart” on page 90.
❑
Check drill for worn or damaged parts. Repair or
replace parts before going to the field.
❑
Rotate both gauge wheels to see that the drive and
meters are working properly and free from foreign
material.
❑
Check hydraulic hoses, fittings, and cylinders for
leaks. Repair or replace before going to the field.
Drill Weight
You need to know the weight of your drill, for safe trans-
port, and to assure optimal field operations.
The table below shows typical weights for various mod-
els and configurations, with and without seed loaded.
If the ratings for your tractor are marginal, have your drill
weighed at a scale.
High Pressure Fluid Hazard:
Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Use a
piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for
leaks. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles
when working with hydraulic systems. Escaping fluid under
pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin
causing serious injury. If an accident occurs, seek immediate
medical assistance from a physician familiar with this type of
injury.
2025A 2525A 2525A
-12TR36, -16TR36, -16TR38, -20TR30
-12TR38 -16TR3815, -16TR40
Empty Drill (standard) 5520 lbs. 7360 lbs. 8200 lbs.
Base Drill with Full Seed Load 8400 lbs. 10600 lbs. 11440 lbs.
7752 lbs. 9847 lbs. 10847 lbs.
Optioned Drill, Full Seed Load 10632 lbs. 13087 lbs. 14087 lbs.
Approximate¹ Weights of
Typical Drill Configurations
Empty Drill (w/options²)
¹ Weight of your drill weight can vary by hundreds of pounds depending on installed features.
² With Dual Markers, Unit-Mount Coulters and full Weight Kits