Great Plains 3N-4025P Operator Manual - Manual (Page 39)

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Field Operations
This section presumes that all pre-operation checks have
been made on drill, and drill is hitched and loaded with
seed.
Final Field Checklist
If you desire to verify that all meters and seed tubes are
working, you can run a Veris calibration for 4 seconds
(the minimum time) and “KEEP OLD” when it presents a
proposed new calibration number. See page 42.
Planting Sequence
1. All Clutch/Point Row switches up (except Pump).
Check lamps illuminated.
2. Press Veris “ON/VR” button once.
Check LED above button illuminated.
3. Pull forward to field.
4. Lower drill to field position.
5. Move lever for hydraulic drive circuit forward and lock
it open.
6. Option: Extend marker side desired.
7. Option: Shaft Monitor ON
8. Press Veris “ENGAGE” button once.
Check LED above button illuminated.
9. Accelerate to planting speed.
10. Raise drill for turns (drive stops automatically).
11. Option: Retract and extend markers at turns.
Stop early in the first pass to verify:
• Openers are at correct depth.
• Seed is flowing to furrows.
• Press wheels are covering furrows as desired.
Monitor the seed level indicators on the seed box. After a
third or more of the first seed load has been planted, stop
and check the seed boxes from above. Observe seed
monitor for row out-of-limit alarms.
Seed consumption is uneven, and end rows run out
before mid-section rows. Re-load seed when the level
indicators near Empty.
❑ Drill unfolded and raised.
❑ Selector valve set to hydraulic drive.
❑ Hydraulic drive console set per seed rate calibration.
❑ Check all seed tubes secure.
❑ Check all row configurations identical (except where
compensating for tire tracks, etc.).
Moving Chain Hazard
Pinch/Crush Hazard
Shaft Entanglement Hazard:
Be careful when working around drill while tractor is running.
Any movement detected by the radar gun can activate the Veris
hydraulic drive causing motion of chains, sprockets, shafts and
seed meters.
Vision Hazard:
The DICKEY-john RVS II radar speed sensor is an intentional
radiator of RF energy. Although its radiated energy level is far
below the limits set by EN 61010-1: 1993\A2: 1995 - Chapter
12.4, it is advisable not to look directly into the face of the unit.
The radar must radiate toward the ground and at least 20 cm
(8 inches) away from a human during use to comply with the
RF human exposure limits per FCC 47 CFR Sec. 2.1091.
DO NOT mount or use the radar in a manner inconsistent with
its defined use.
Certain Machine Damage:
Do not back up with openers in the ground. To do so will cause
severe damage and opener plugging.
Figure 36
DICKEY-john Radar
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