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Field Operation Checklists

Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 48

and “Field Set-Up Checklists” on page 80. The

applicator is presumed to be unfolded and raised.

Note: These are merged anhydrous (NH

) and

conventional liquid (Liq) lists. NH

/Liq: refer to

material-speciﬁc operations. Some steps may

refer to Optional equipment.

First Pass Operation Checklist Page

1 Raise fertilizer applicator. 51

2 Unfold, if not already unfolded. 56

3 Line-up at pass start per plan. -

4 Pull forward and stop. -

5 Check console

POWER switch ON,

BOOMS

switch(es) ON and

MASTER switch OFF

6NH

: Re-check all line valves and bleed

valves closed.

7NH

: Open tank withdrawal valve.

Check for zero releases.

8NH

: Open applicator emergency shut-off

valve. Check for zero releases.

9NH

: Open nurse tank hose inlet valve

(if any). Check for zero releases.

10 NH

: Open nurse tank hose outlet valve

(if any). Check for zero releases.

11 Liq: Open tank supply hose outlet valve. 33

12 Liq: Open applicator supply inlet shut-off

valve.

13 NH

: Check meter pressure gauge

matches tank pressure gauge.

14 NH

: Enter tractor cab.

Check ropes present with nominal slack.

15 Console (Option):

POWER on

MASTER on

RATE as desired

16 Lower applicator:

a. hitch (lower, then Depth Control)

b. cab switch to FIELD

c. wings (extend, then low rate continuous

extend)

17 Begin ﬁrst pass, setting switch

MASTER to ON.

18 Liq: Hydraulic remote for hydraulic pump

to preset

19 Monitor the console (Option) for expected

reports of application rate/speed, and any

alarms.

20 Periodically check the applicator gauges

for expected pressures and temperatures.

21 Pay attention to odors. Watch for leaks. -

a. BOOM 1, or BOOM 1,2,&3 (section control)

Pass Turn

Operation Checklist

a. Monitor ﬂow divider pressure during end-of-pass

operations and turns. Adjust operations as needed

if true zero pressure is desired.

Page

1 Set console MASTER switch OFF some

distance before end of pass, or stop at

end of pass.

2NH

: To minimize vapor release, wait for

ﬂow divider pressure gauge to read zero

during ﬁnal pass distance or while waiting

at end of pass.

3 While slowing at end of pass, or stopped -

b. These steps are for a full stop prior to a turn. If the

lift is conducted while in motion, the exact order of

hitch and lift-assist raising is not critical. The

objective is to avoid any reverse motion of tines.

Fold and lift (to partially fold wings)

Raise 3-point hitch

6 Turn up-wind if possible.

Turn slowly to avoid tank cart upset.

Do not turn too tightly.

7 Make turn. Line up for next pass.

8 Lower applicator (same as step 16) for

First Pass, at left.

9 Begin pass, setting switch

MASTER to ON.

10 Begin next pass

First Pass Operation Checklist Page

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