Great Plains 3N-4025P Operator Manual - Manual (Page 35)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 31
2014-01-29 Table of Contents Index 196-538M
Loading Seed
To unload seed, “Cleaning Out Meters” on page 138.
Misstep Hazard:
Watch your step when walking on drill ladder and walkboard.
Falling from drill could cause severe injury or death.
Great Plains recommends loading materials after the drill
has been transported to the planting ground.
Seed is heavy. A full load of dense seed adds over
6000 pounds (2780 kg) to the drill. Pre-loading
substantially increases transport hazards:
• Stopping distance increases.
• Turns are more difficult to initiate and more difficult to
stop, due to the inertia of the load.
To load materials:
1. Load only in dry conditions.
2. If the seed is treated, wear protective equipment
recommended for the hazards.
3. Lower the drill.
4. Open the lids for the boxes.
5. Remove any debris or obstructions from the boxes. If
other seed needs to be first removed, see “Cleaning
Out Meters” on page 138.
6. If not planting all rows, shut off unused rows. See
page 79.
7. If seed lubricant is to be used, and was not
re-applied to the seed, determine the total amount to
be added, and place a small amount of it in the
empty seed boxes.
8. Load seed. Load or spread materials evenly across
all partitions. Use a tool or gloved hand. Add seed
lubricant periodically (every other bag or so).
9. Make a note of the seed quantity loaded, for later
confirmation of population or application density
desired.
10. Close and secure the box lids.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Watch your step when climbing ladder or
walking on walkboard.
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