Great Plains CP1000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 15)

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Section 2 Operating Instructions
7/5/2005 CP1000 Three-Meter Drill and Hitch 148-358M
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 2
Operating Instructions
This section covers general operation. Experience,
machine familiarity and the following information will lead
to efficient operation and good working habits. Always
operate farm machinery with safety in mind.
Prestart Checklist
1. Carefully read “Important Safety Information,” be-
ginning on page 1.
2. Lubricate implement as indicated under Lubrication,
“Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 35.
3. Check all tires for proper inflation as indicated on Tire
Inflation Chart, “Appendix,” page 42.
4. Check all bolts, pins and fasteners. Torque as speci-
fied on Torque Values Chart, “Appendix,” page 42.
5. Check implement for worn or damaged parts. Repair
or replace before going to the field.
6. Check hydraulic hoses, fittings and cylinders for leaks.
Repair or replace before going to the field.
Field Operation
1. Hitch implement to a suitable tractor. Refer to Hitching
Tractor to Implement, “Assembly and Setup,” page
11.
2. For proper coulter-to-opener tracking, unlock pivot-
lock tubes. Refer to Pivot Lock Tubes, this page.
3. Hydraulically adjust coulters to desired depth. Note
reference measurement on tongue-cylinder gauge to
help you achieve the same coulter depth with each
field pass. Refer to Coulter Depth, “Adjustments,”
page 17, for further adjustment instructions.
4. Set seeding rate. Refer to Setting the Seeding Rate,
“Adjustments,” page 21.
5. Load box with clean seed.
6. Pull forward, lower coulters to desired depth, lower
drill, and begin seeding.
7. Always lift drill out of ground when turning at row ends
and for other short turns. Seeding will stop automati-
cally as drill is raised.
Opener Operation
Never back up with openers in ground. If you do, check all
openers to be sure none are clogged or damaged.
For information on seeding depth and opener adjust-
ments, refer to Seeding Depth, “Adjustments,” page 17.
For more information on troubleshooting opener prob-
lems, see “Troubleshooting,” page 32.
Pivot Lock Tubes
The pivot-lock tubes are behind the stabilizer cylinders on
each side of implement. See Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
Pivot Lock Tube
During normal field operation, operate hitch with pivot-lock
tubes unsecured so hitch can pivot and drill openers can
properly track coulters. Refer to Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2
Pivot Lock Tubes Unsecured–Normal Field Position
When drilling on steep slopes or transporting, secure
pivot-lock tubes. To lock tubes, turn tubes so they are hor-
izontal with hitch frame. Refer to Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3
Pivot Lock Tubes Secured–Transport Position
You can adjust spring tension on pivot-lock tubes. Refer to
Pivot Lock Tube Adjustment, “Adjustments,” page 21.
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