Preparing to Operate Drill in Field

1. Make sure tractor and drill are properly prepared. See Preparing The Tractor and Preparing The Machine sections. Check that proper connections have been made. See Attaching And Detaching section. Engage drive wheel disconnect on 3 m (10 ft) and 4.6 m (15 ft) machines. See ENGAGE DRIVE WHEEL DISCONNECT in this section.

2. Place tractor transmission in "Park" and/or set brakes and start engine.

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3. While moving forward, lower openers into the ground by pushing SCV I (A) forward into detent lock.

4. Operate machine normally over a test distance.

5. Stop machine and check seed placement.

If seed placement is not as desired, make opener adjustments and/or reset active hydraulic down-pressure.

If seed placement is as desired, return to tractor seat and continue with normal operations.

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