YP3025A
Operating Instructions
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2019-06-12
401-705M
Field Set-Up Checklists
Use the following tables to develop a final checklist for
your tractor/Planter configuration. Additional or fewer
steps may be necessary depending on tractor features,
Planter options and planting accessories.
Mechanical Checklist
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Tongue height preset on 3-point
Planter unfolded
Tongue front latch hook engaged
Transport locks moved to storage.
Caster locks set to FIELD
(extreme hillsides only)
Side-to-side level at gauge wheels
Marker initial length set
Marker disc angle set
Electrical Checklist
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Verify electrical hookups solid
Check seed monitor terminal and observe any
diagnostic messages
With hydraulic circuits in Neutral, check
switches and indicator lights on Clutch Folding
Module switch panel. Confirm Master OFF.
-
Verify that, when Planter is lowered, radar
speed sensor is pointed at ground, at an angle
approximately 35
below horizontal.
a.
Refer to monitor manual.
b.
Refer to sensor documentation.
Air System Checklist
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Manifold to seed box or hopper seal
-
Add 1 cup of seed lubricant to each air box,
prior to first use, and prior to loading seed
Seed loaded
Tube gates turned on to correct rows
No air leaks (except from seed box)
-
Hose routings - no sags, no pinches (check
wing-folded & field positions)
-
Hoses fully connected to meters and locked
-
Row Units Checklist
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Preset depth handles alike.
Preset down force springs alike, except in
tracks.
Set all unit-mounted coulters to
1
/
4
inch
shallower than opener blades.
Check coulter alignment to row
Check closing wheel alignment
Set press wheels alike.
Check action and contact of side depth wheels
Check wheel scraper gaps (if installed)
Treatments (Options) Checklist
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Confirm Clutch Folding Module “Fert.Pump”
switch OFF
Check tractor-mounted components
Ground drive wheel, chain
Execute Tank Cart Checklist
Check for correct orifice plates
Fill system with 100 gallons of water, and check
for leaks
-
Check all row unit lines connected, free of
kinks, and discharge tube/nozzles clear
-
Inlet and hose valves open
SmartBox system loaded, powered up
a.
Check supplier manual for tanks and pump. Check fertilizer
section of monitor manual.
b.
See cart manual.
c.
Check Seed Rate manual, and manual for fertilizer pump
system.
Hydraulic System Checklist
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Check tractor hydraulic reservoir full
-
Inspect connections for leaks
-
Perform a raise and lower operation
Check fan speed and airflow direction
Set Clutch Folding Module switch “Marker/Fold”
to “Marker”
a.
Operate fan briefly and observe rotor blades spinning toward
exit port. Check rpm on seed monitor.