Great Plains 3P600 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 19)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operation Instructions 15
2011-10-21 Table of Contents Index
Transport Cautiously
Keep Clearance in Mind
Remember that the drill may be wider than the tractor.
Allow safe clearance.
Observe Road Rules
Comply with all national, regional and local safety laws
when traveling on public roads.
Reduce speed on rough roads.
Loss of Control Hazard:
Towing at high speeds or with a vehicle that is not heavy
enough could lead to loss of vehicle control. Loss of vehicle
control could lead to a serious road accident, injury and death.
To reduce the hazard, do not exceed 20 mph (30 kph).
Loading Seed
Fully loaded with dense seed, the drill weight can be
nearly double the empty weight. Include seed weight
when checking tractor capability.
The drill must be hitched for seed loading.
Load slightly more seed than needed, because
consumption rates can vary between compartments
even though the furrow rates are identical.
Main Seed Box Loading
1. Check that all meter doors are positioned for the
seed size, and not set for clean-out. See “Position
Seed Cup Doors” in seed Rate Manual. If loading
prior to transport, set them to position 1 (smallest
seed).
2. Install or remove optional seed plugs as desired for
the row spacing planned. Refer to Seed Rate
Manual.
If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not yet
been done, set Seed Rate Handle to 0. At 0, and with the
doors at 1, no seed can leak during transport.
3. The main seed box lid handle is also a latch. It needs
to pivot up to release the lid.
4. Load seed evenly into compartments.
To reduce wear, remove final drive chain if an unused
Small Seeds box is installed.
Loading Small Seeds Box
1. If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not
yet been done, set Seed Rate Handle to 0. At 0, no
seed can leak during transport.
2. Take all necessary materials safety precautions if the
seed is treated.
3. The Small Seeds lid is held closed by two external
rubber latches. Pull them up and to the rear to
release the lid.
4. Load seed evenly into compartments.
5. To reduce wear, remove main shaft drive chain for
main seed box, if unused.
Falling Hazard:
Watch your step on the walkboard and walkboard steps. A fall
could result in serious injury or death. Load seed only with the
drill hitched and lowered.
Possible Chemical or Dust Hazards:
Take all prescribed material safety precautions.