Great Plains NTA3007 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 80)

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Field Operation
Perform all steps in See “Pre-Start Checklist” on
page 33 and See “Final Field Checklists” on page 75.
Seed Monitor
The seed monitor performs the following functions:
• Drill lift switch monitoring
• Seed flow blockage
• Fan Speed monitoring
• Hopper material level monitoring
• Hopper air pressure monitoring
• Meter rate monitoring
(seed rate control, optional)
• Ground speed monitoring
Consult the DICKEY-john
®
Air Cart Control manual for
how to configure reporting and alerts.
Do not make short radius turns with the openers in the ground.
Note: If you stop in the middle of a pass, raise the drill
and back up 3 m (10 feet) before resumption of
seeding.
Begin Pass: Hydraulic Circuit Operation
Lift
Fan,
Auger
Fold, Tilt,
Marker
Transport
Hooks
Retract Extend
Extend
then
Neutral
Neutral
Figure 79
CFM Marker Enable
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First Pass Operation Checklist Page
1. Drill unfolded and aligned for first pass,
with opener discs about 3 m (10 ft.) before
field edge. 34
2. Run fan for at least 15 minutes before
planting.
3. CFM MASTER switch on 33
4. Unfold marker on next-row side.
5. Set fan hydraulic circuit to low flow,
engage circuit. Gradually adjust fan
hydraulic flow to obtain 3800 rpm. 98
6. Check seed monitor for alerts. a
7. Pull forward, lower drill, and begin planting
for a short distance.
8. Stop. Assess:
• coulter depth
• planting depth
• press wheel operation
9. Make necessary adjustments 83
a. Refer to Seed Rate manual.
Sharp Field Turns Checklist Page
1. Fold marker 73
2. Raise drill 43
3. Make turn
4. Unfold marker on next-row side. 73
5. Lower drill 3 m / 10 feet before field edge 42
6. Resume planting.
Suspending Planting Checklist Page
1. Stop tractor
2. Fan hydraulic circuit to Float or Neutral 98
3. Fold marker 73
4. Raise drill 43
Ending Planting Checklist Page
1. Suspend operations as above, then
2. Set wing transport locks to ROAD 45
3. Tilt wings up 46
4. Set tractor for fold 47
5. Fold wings 44
6. Hook wings 48
7. Set mainframe transport locks to ROAD 49
8. CFM MASTER off 47
9. Beacon switch ON (NTA907 only) 31
10. Lights ON for transport