Preparation and setup, Initial setup, Seasonal setup – Great Plains NTA3007 Operator Manual User Manual
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NTA907 or NTA3007
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor and NTA907
or NTA3007 for use, and covers seasonal tasks, and task
when the tractor/drill configuration changes.
Before using the NTA907 or NTA3007 in the field, you
must hitch the drill to a suitable tractor, inspect systems
and level the drill. Before using the drill for the first time,
and periodically thereafter, certain adjustments and
calibrations are required.
Initial Setup
See “Appendix B - Initial Setup” on page 183 and
“Appendix C - Option Installation” on page 185 for
pre-delivery items (normally completed by dealer), and
first-time/infrequent setup tasks, including:
❑ Install seed monitor console in tractor (page 183).
❑ Remove protective film from large highway
reflectors.
❑ Set marker extension (page 183) and speed.
Seasonal Setup
On initial delivery, use with a new tractor, and seasonally,
check and as necessary, complete these items before
continuing to the routine setup items:
❑ Bleed hydraulic system (page 128).
❑ Wing levelling and alignment (page 145).
❑ Speed sensor calibration (DICKEY-john
®
Air Cart
Control manual).
❑ Blow out entire air system to remove condensation.
Check air flow at each row, for evidence of plugging.
❑ De-grease exposed cylinder rods if so protected at
last storage.
Pre-Planting Setup
Complete this checklist before routine setup:
❑ Read and understand “Important Safety
Information”, pages 5 through 10.
❑ Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
❑ Check that all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated. See “Lubrication and Scheduled
Maintenance” on page 148.
❑ Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged.
See “Safety Decals” on page 11.
❑ Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten
wheel bolts as specified. See “Tire Inflation Chart”
on page 166.