Great Plains NP30A 30-foot Operator Manual - Manual (Page 84)

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Field Set-Up Checklists
Use the following tables to develop a final checklist for
your tractor/fertilizer applicator configuration. Additional
or fewer steps may be necessary depending on tractor
features, fertilizer applicator options and accessories.
Mechanical Checklist (Tractor Hitching) Page
Fertilizer Applicator hitched 30
Hitch pin locked (pull-type)
Safety chain secured to tractor (pull-type) 30
Parking jack or stands stowed 30
Electrical Checklist Page
Verify electrical hookups solid 34
Turn console POWER switch to ON. Check
console and observe any diagnostic
messages
a
a. Refer to console manual.
Hydraulic System Checklist Page
Check tractor hydraulic reservoir full -
Make hydraulic connections 35
Inspect connections for leaks -
Perform a raise operation
(leave transport locks in)
48
Unfold applicator 58
Row Units Checklist Page
Check tubing connections to knives/tines
Check knife/tines outlets
Check knife/tine shoe condition
Check shoes all at same height
Check knife/tine shank alignment
Check knife shear bolts in place 95
Check coulter height 94
Check coulter-to-row alignment or caster 94
Check sealer adjustments 97
Check sealer disc or spider condition
Mechanical Checklist (post-Hitching) Page
Raise applicator. 48
Disengage transport locks 44
Engage hydraulic depth stop (if nec.) 45
Check front-to-rear level 38
Check side-to-side level 86, 124
Set application depth 91
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System Checklist (Cart Unhitched) Page
Shut-off rope routed to tractor cab 33
Emergency shut-off valve closed 67
On/off solenoid valve closed 67
Control valve closed 67
Console POWER switch off 67
All bleed valves closed (3 or more) 68
Breakaway coupler mated (visual check) 68
All hydrostatic relief valve caps seated 68
Mechanical Checklist (Cart Hitching) Page
Nurse tank hitched 69
Hitch pin locked
Safety chains secured 69
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Checklist (Cart Hitched) Page
Check breakaway firmly mated 70
Check breakaway swivel function 70
Remove inlet Acme cap. 70
Inspect inlet with mirror. 70
Check withdrawal valve and all nurse tank
hose valves closed
71
Check for signs of liquid NH
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in hose 71
Separate hose and Acme plug 71
Route hose to breakaway 71
Connect hose to breakaway 71