Prepare for Field Operation

  1. Properly prepare tractor and machine. (See Preparing Tractor and Preparing Machine Sections). Check that proper connections have been made. (See Attaching and Detaching Section).

  2. Place tractor transmission in “Park” and set brakes. Start tractor engine.

  3. CAUTION:

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    To help prevent severe injury or death to you or someone else:
    • Keep all persons away from machine when raising and lowering wings.
    • Always locate machine on level ground when raising and lowering wings.
    • Never raise or lower wings when moving.

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    Electro/Hyd SCV Controls

    A - SCV II Lever

    With machine on level ground and wing area clear of bystanders, move SCV II (A) forward to extend cylinders fully and lower wings.



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    Electro/Hyd SCV Controls

    A - SCV I Lever

    Begin driving forward. Lower openers into the ground by moving SCV I (A) forward into detent lock.



  5. Operate machine normally over a test distance.

  6. Stop machine and check seed placement.

    Make opener adjustments or reset active hydraulic down-pressure as necessary.

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