Great Plains NTA3007 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 79)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 75
2012-07-02 Table of Contents Index 166-371M
Field Operations
Final Field Checklists
Use the following tables to develop a final checklist for
your tractor/drill configuration. Additional or fewer steps
may be necessary depending on tractor features, drill
options and planting accessories.
Figure 78
CFM Marker Enable
29380
Mechanical Checklist Page
❑ Check transport and gauge wheel tire
pressure
166
❑ Tongue height preset 32
❑ Drill unfolded
34
❑ Tongue front latch hook engaged
37
❑ Mainframe transport locks moved to FIELD 35
❑ Wing end transport locks moved to FIELD
39
❑ Wings aligned at unfold 145
❑ marker initial length set
183
❑ marker disc angle set
115
❑ Check auger stowed. 64
❑ Check ladder stowed.
54
Electrical Checklist Page
❑ Verify electrical hook-ups solid
30
❑ Beacon switch off for field (NTA907 only) 31
❑ Check seed monitor terminal and observe
any diagnostic messages
a
❑ Configure seed monitor for crop
a
❑ Set CFM MASTER off, and Marker switch
on (if markers will be used).
73
a. Refer to DICKEY-john ® Air Cart Control manual.
Hopper and Air System Checklist Page
❑ Meter doors closed
57
❑ Manifold to hopper seal
❑ Materials loaded
65
❑ No air leaks (except from seed box)
-
❑ Hose routings - no sags, no pinches (check
wing-folded & field positions)
-
❑ Hoses fully connected to meters, towers
and openers
-
Frame Mounted Coulter Checklist Page
❑ Coulter to row alignment 108
❑ Coulter down-force
109
Row Units Checklist Page
❑ Preset depth handles alike.
114
❑ Preset down force springs alike, except in
tracks.
111
❑ Check wheel scraper gaps (if installed) 112
Hydraulic System Checklist Page
❑ Check tractor hydraulic reservoir full
-
❑ Inspect connections for leaks
-
❑ Perform a raise and lower operation 42
❑ If auger-equipped, set selector valve to
FAN.
72
❑ Check fan operation
71
❑ Set CFM switch “Marker” on if markers
used
73
Meters and Drive Checklist Page
❑ Unused meter disabled by removing gear 88
❑ Correct DRIVER/DRIVEN rate Range
gears installed on meter(s) in use
88
❑ Correct optional flutes for rate Range
a
❑ Variable rate gearbox set per calibration
89
❑ Check contact tire inflation 166
❑ Check chain tension. Re-connect any
loose idler tensioning springs.
175
a. Refer to Seed Rate manual.