Document Outline

• Operator Manual
• Table of Contents
• Important Safety Information
  • Anhydrous Ammonia Safety
  • Read All Manuals
  • Look for Safety Symbol
  • Be Aware of Signal Words
  • Prepare for Emergencies
  • Be Familiar with Safety Decals
  • Wear Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Avoid High Pressure Fluids
  • Minimize Radiation Exposure
  • Keep Riders Off Machinery
  • Use Safety Lights and Devices
  • Transport Machinery Safely
  • Remain Clear of Overhead Lines
  • Tires Not a Step
  • Shutdown and Storage
  • Tire Safety
  • Safety At All Times
  • Safety Decals
    • Safety Reflectors and Decals
    • 818-055C Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector
    • 838-266C Red Reflectors
    • 838-265C Amber Reflectors
    • 838-267C Daytime Reflectors
    • Raven 039-0159-034 Danger: Ammonia
    • 115527-01 Danger: Bleed System
    • 818-323C Danger: Possible Chemical Hazard
    • 818-557C Danger: Peligro: Ingles
    • 818-590C Danger: Hitch Crush
    • 838-599C Danger: Electrocution
    • 848-534C (Squibb-Taylor FM125-2000) Danger: Safety Coupler
    • 818-337C Warning: Speed
    • 818-339C Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard
    • 818-437C Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard
    • 848-551C Warning: Towing
    • Raven: (no part number) Warning: Ball Valve
    • Raven 039-0159-035 Caution: Ammonia
    • 818-398C Caution: Tires Not a Step
    • 818-587C Caution: Read Operator’s Manual
    • 818-719C Caution: Read Operator’s Manual
    • 838-092C Caution: Tire Pressure and Bolt Torque
    • 838-380C Caution: Transport Locks
    • 838-595C Caution: Tire Pressure and Bolt Torque
    • 848-846C Caution: Tire Pressure and Bolt Torque
    • 858-021C Caution: Tire Pressure and Bolt Torque
    • 848-539C General Safety: First Aid Water
• Introduction
  • Description of Unit
    • Document Family
  • Models Covered
    • Anhydrous Ammonia Models
    • Intended Usage
  • Using This Manual
  • Owner Assistance
• Metering Overview
  • Anhydrous Flow Diagram
  • Systems Overview
• Preparation and Setup
  • Initial Setup
  • Post-Delivery/Seasonal Setup
  • Get Expert Advice
  • Pre-Application Setup
  • Hitching Tractor to Applicator
    • Pull-Type Hitching
    • 2- and 3-Point Hitching
      • Full 3-Point Hitching
    • Emergency Shut-Off Rope
      • Check System Discharged
      • About Bleed Valves:
    • Electrical Hookup
    • Hydraulic Hose Hookup
    • Raise Parking Stands (2P/3P Only)
      • Slide-Up Stands
      • Swing-Up Stands
      • Parking Stand Clearance
  • Leveling Applicator
    • Set Application Depth
    • 3-Point Leveling
    • Pull-Type Hitch Leveling
    • 2-Point Front-to-Back Level (Spacers)
  • Meter Setup
    • Raven Data (Single-Section):
    • Raven Data (Section Control)
    • SCS 450: BOOM CAL
    • SCS 450: SPEED CAL
    • SCS 450: METER CAL
    • SCS 450: VALVE CAL
    • SCS 450: RATE 1 CAL
    • SCS 450: RATE 2 CAL
    • SCS 450: TANK VOL
    • SCS 450: TIME
  • Wash Water
  • Sealer Setup (Option)
• Applicator Operating Instructions
  • Pre-Start Checklist
  • Applicator Locks
    • Lift-Assist Locks
    • Gauge Wheel Lock Channels
    • Wing Lock Channels
    • Wing Lock Pins
    • Outer Wing Fold Latches
    • Solenoid Valves
  • 2013+ NP40A 2P Fold/Lift Circuit
  • FOLD / FIELD Switch
    • Switch Positions
  • Raising/Lowering Applicator
    • Weight-Transfer Shut-Off Valve
    • Raise/Lower: Pull-Type
      • Raising Pull-Type
      • Lowering Pull-Type
    • Re-Phasing Pull-Type Lift System
    • Raise/Lower: 3-Point
      • Raising 3-Point (Field Lift, Unfolded)
      • Raising 3-Point (Transport/Service Lift, Folded)
      • Lowering 3-Point (Field Lower, Unfolded)
      • Lowering 3-Point (Parking/Service, Folded)
    • Raise/Lower: 2012- & 3-Section 2-Point
      • Raising 2012-/3S 2-Point (Field, Unfolded)
      • Raising 2012-/3S 2-Point (When Folded)
      • Lowering 2012-/3S 2-Point (Field, Unfolded)
      • Lower 2012-/3S 2-Point (Service/Parking, Folded)
    • Raise/Lower 2013+ 5-Section
      • Raise For Transport (Folded) 5S 2013+
      • Raise Pre-Folding (from Unfolded) 5S 2013+
      • Field Lift: 5S 2013+
      • Lower While Folded: 5S 2013+
      • Lower While Unfolded: 5S 2013+
      • Field Lower: 5S 2013+
  • Unfolding and Folding
    • Unfolding and Folding Pull-Type
      • Unfolding Pull-Type
      • Unfolding Pull-Type (At Field)
      • Folding Pull-Type
    • Unfolding and Folding 3-Point
      • Unfolding 3-Point
      • Unfolding 3-Point (At Field)
      • Unfolding 3-Point (Service)
      • Folding 3-Point
    • Unfolding and Folding 3-Section & 2012- 5-Section 2-Point
      • Unfolding 3S & 2012- 5S 2-Point
      • Unfolding 3S/2012-5S 2-Point (At Field)
      • Unfolding 3S/2012-5S 2-Point (Service)
      • Folding 3S and 2012- 5S 2-Point
    • Unfolding and Folding 2013+ 5-Section 2-Point
      • Unfolding 5S 2013+ (At Field)
      • Unfolding 5S 2013+ (Parking, Storage, Service)
      • Folding 5S 2013+
  • Transport
    • Transport Steps
      • Pull-Type:
      • 2-Point and 3-Point:
  • Final Applicator Setup
  • Nurse Tanks
  • Safing Applicator Before Cart Hitch
    • Close Line Valves
    • Check Hydrostatic Relief Valves
    • Close Bleed Valves
    • Check Hose Discharged
  • Hitching Nurse Tank
    • Mechanical Cart Hitching
  • Making Nurse Tank Connections
    • Connect Cart Hose
  • Dry Run
  • Pass Planning
    • Start of Pass Planning
  • Monitor Operation
  • Field Application
    • Starting NH3 Tank Flow
    • Starting Application
    • Suspending Application
    • Field Turns
    • Stopping Application
    • Breakaway Event
  • Unhitching Nurse Tank
    • Exchanging Nurse Tanks
    • Final Nurse Tank Unhitch
  • Field Set-Up Checklists
  • Field Operation Checklists
  • Short-Term Parking
  • Long-Term Storage
• Adjustments
  • Frame Height Adjustments
    • Hydraulic Depth Stop Adjustment
    • 2- and 3-Point Height
      • Manual Gauge Wheel Height
  • Weight Transfer Adjustment
    • Weight Transfer Safety Information
    • 3-Section and 2012- Weight Transfer
    • 2013+ 5-Section Weight Transfer
  • Application Depth
    • Rigid Knife Release Depth
      • Rigid Knife Depth Reference Information
    • Spring Knife Release Depth
      • Spring Knife Depth Reference Information
    • Anhydrous Coulter Application Depth
      • Anhydrous Coulter Reference Information
  • Row Implement Adjustments
    • Frame-Mounted Coulters (Option)
    • Knife Adjustment
      • Spring Shanks
    • Anhydrous Coulter Spring Setting
    • Anhydrous Coulter Castering
      • Anhydrous Coulter Blade Wear
    • Sealer Adjustments
      • Knife/Tine Spider Sealer Adjustments
      • Disc Sealer Adjustments
      • Sealer Down Stop
      • Sealer Down Pressure
      • Sealer Tilt
      • Sealer Height
      • Sealer Disc/Wheel Spacing
      • Sealer Disc/Wheel Angle
      • Sealer Disc Direction
    • Anhydrous Coulter Sealer Adjustments
      • Sealer Down-Pressure Adjustment
      • Sealer Spacing or Setback Adjustment
      • Sealer Angle Adjustment
• Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Lubrication
  • Maintenance
  • Avoid Trapped Anhydrous
    • Avoid Line Traps
      • Clearing a Line Trap
    • Avoid Ball Traps
  • System Discharge
    • Normal Discharge
      • System Blow-Out
      • Loop Clearing
  • Clearing Plugged Knives or Tines
    • Clearing Plugged Application Tubes
      • Clearing Open Line Application Plugs
      • Clearing Closed Line Application Plugs
    • Clearing Plugged Vapor Tubes
      • Clearing Closed Line Vapor Plugs
      • Clearing Open Line Vapor Plugs
  • Hydrostatic Relief Valve Maintenance
    • Relief Valve Inspection
    • Valve Replacement
  • Replacement Log
    • Breakaway Coupler Hydrostatic Relief Valve
    • Supply Hose
    • Cooler Hydrostatic Relief Valve
    • Refrigerant Line
    • Row Delivery Tubing
    • Row Vapor Tubing
  • Metering System Maintenance
    • Strainer Maintenance
    • Cooler Maintenance
      • Cooler Hydrostatic Relief Valve
    • Flow Meter Maintenance
    • Control Valve Maintenance
    • On/Off Valve Maintenance
    • Flow Divider Maintenance
  • Hydraulic Maintenance
    • Bleeding Lift Hydraulics
    • Bleeding Fold Hydraulics
    • Unfold Stop Adjustment
    • Field Fold Stop Adjustment
  • Wing Leveling
    • Wing Level: 2/3-Point
    • Wing Level: Pull-Type
  • Rear Eyebolt Adjustment
  • Caster Brake Adjustment
    • Pressure Plate Adjustment
  • Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance
    • Wing Pivots
    • Caster Pivots
    • Sealer Pivots (Option)
    • Basket Sealer Bearings (Option)
    • Lift- Assist Parallel Arms
    • Gauge Wheel Module Pivot
    • Coulter Hubs (Option)
    • Coulter Pivots (Option)
    • Tire Pressures
    • Caster Wheel Bearings
    • Disc Sealer Hubs (Option)
    • Gauge Wheel Hubs
    • Caster Stabilizers
• Options
  • Monitor Console
    • Speed Sensor Cable
    • Speed Sensor
  • Main Hitches
  • Category II Hitch Pin Kit
  • NH3 Metering
  • Frame-Mounted Coulters
    • Coulter Blades
  • NH3 Coulters, Blades and Tines
    • Anhydrous Coulter Options
    • Knife/Tine Delivery Options
  • Knife Row Sealers
  • Weight Kits
  • Rear Hitch
    • Drop Rear Hitch
  • Nurse Tank Light Harness
• Appendix A - Reference Information
  • Specifications and Capacities
    • NP30A Models, U.S. Customary Units
    • NP30A Models, Metric Units
    • NP40A Models, U.S. Customary Units
    • NP40A Models, Metric Units
  • Tire Inflation Chart
  • Torque Values Chart
  • Controller System Diagram
    • Single-Section Controller
    • Section Control Controller
  • Plumbing Diagrams
    • System Elements
    • Single-Cooler Single-Section Plumbing
    • Single Cooler Section Control Plumbing
    • Dual-Cooler Single-Section Plumbing
    • Dual Cooler Section Control Plumbing
  • Hydraulic Diagrams
    • Hydraulic Schematic (2013+ 5-Section) 2-Point with Lift Assist
    • Proximity and Solenoid Locations (2013+ 5-Section) 2-Point with Lift Assist
    • 2-Point with Lift Assist, Weight Transfer and Fold Hydraulics (2013+ 5-Section)
    • Fold Hydraulics: 3-Section, 3-Point and Pull-Type
    • Lift and Fold Hydraulics: 3-Section 2-Point
    • Lift Hydraulics: Pull Type: 2011+
    • Lift Hydraulics: Pull Type: 2010-
• Appendix B - Initial Setup
  • Post-Delivery Checklist
  • FOLD / FIELD Switch Installation
  • Component Replacement Dates
  • Lift-Assist Valve Setup
  • Console Installation
• Appendix C - Accessory Installation
  • Weight Kit Installation
    • 407-740A (NP4000) Weight Kit Installation
      • Tools Required:
    • 417-192A Weight Kit Installation
      • Tools Required:
  • Warranty
• Index