Operator Manual Manual

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 25
2014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479M
Loading Fertilizer
Agricultural Chemical Hazard:
Read and follow all supplier instructions regarding safe
handling and approved application of chemicals. Agricultural
chemicals can be extremely hazardous.
Review and follow the general guidelines for safe handling,
application, disposal and cleanup of chemicals on page 2 and
page 3 of this manual.
Refer to Figure 25
1. Position the planter facing into the wind, so that you
are facing downwind while loading fertilizer.
2. Check that the fertilizer hopper mounts are
re-secured from any previous hopper clean-out. See
“Fertilizer Hopper Clean-Out” on page 64.
3. Release rubber latches at hopper front. Swing lid
back until internal bungees hold it open.
4. Inspect the hopper for leftover prior materials and
debris. Clean out as necessary.
Refer to Figure 26
5. Make auger adjustment for High or Low rate. See
“Dry Fertilizer Rate” on page 37.
For low fertilizer rates, set augers as shown at .
For high fertilizer rates, set augers as shown at .
Loss of Time Risk:
Before adding fertilizer make sure that augers are rotating
correctly and are positioned for your desired rate range
setting.
6. Fill hoppers with fertilizer.
7. Close lids and secure both latches on each lid.
Figure 25
Fertilizer Lid Operation
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Figure 26
Fertilizer Auger Adjustment
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