Operating instructions

ManualsBrandsSharp ManualsChainsawR-362M

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 11

2013-03-25 Table of Contents Index 403-362M

Loading Materials

Seed and fertilizer may be loaded manually or via auger.

Walkboard/ladder details, and auger height requirements

are shown in the Operator manual. Before ascending the

ladder for loading or auger outlet control:

• Check that the walkboard is closed and latched.

Although the YP40F walkboard has a side extension,

the latching is identical to the standard walkboard.

• Swing down and latch the lower ladder section.

Refer to Figure 2

(depicting the side railing closed, and rear railing open)

If loading via auger, the side and rear top railings may be

swung down for clearance.

• Shut off hydraulic fan. Both hopper bins are

pressurized when the fan is running.

Blowing Debris and Possible Chemical Hazards:

Do not open hopper lids with fan running. Hopper contents

may blow into your face, possibly causing eye injury, and

exposing you to dust and possible chemical hazards.

Dust and Possible Chemical Hazards:

Seed may present a dust inhalation hazard. Treated seed may

present a chemical exposure hazard. Wear eye protection.

Wear a dust mask or respirator. Wear other protective

equipment speciﬁed by the seed and treatment suppliers.

Loading Seed

The seed hopper is the smaller rear hopper.

1. Close the slide gate at the base of the seed hopper.

Refer to Figure 3

2. To open the lid, lift up on the handle . The handle is

also a spring-loaded latch, and tilts up to release.

3. Inspect the hopper for leftover seed and debris.

Clean out anything other than the seed to be

planted. See “Material Clean-Out” on page 35

4. At ﬁrst use, and seasonally, add seed lubricant to the

empty hopper, and then add a seed/lubricant mix to

the empty hopper per the Operator manual. Mix

lubricant with remaining seed per Operator manual.

5. See Caution at right. Load seed and seed lubricant

no higher than the top cap of the vent structure.

6. Close lid. Check that the latch snaps to horizontal

and is holding lid closed.

7. Swing up and latch railing if lowered for auger

operations.

Figure 2

Walkboard Railings

31092

Sudden Lid Motion:

Open rear (seed) lid carefully. It is supported by a

spring-loaded piston, and may swing up rapidly.

Figure 3

Seed Hopper Lid

31091