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Section 1 Preparation and Setup

5/11/05

Models ADI334 and ADI345 Air Drill Implement 160-195M

Great Plains Mfg., Inc.

This section covers implement preparation and setup. Be-

fore using the implement in the ﬁeld, you must

• hitch the cart to your tractor,

• hitch the cart to the implement,

• check that the hydraulics have been bled of air, and

• check that the implement frame is level.

For instructions on hitching the cart to the tractor, refer to

your air drill cart operator’s manual.

Hitching Cart to Implement

DANGER!

You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed between

the cart and the implement. Do not stand or place any part of

your body between the cart and implement while hooking up the

air drill.

1. With cart links tied up, slowly back cart toward the

center of the implement.

2. Refer to Figure 1-1. When cart links (1) are aligned

with lower hitch plates on cart (2), drive link pins (3) in

place. Secure with roll pins.

Refer to Figure 1-2.

3. Make sure the cart sling (1) is connected to the cylin-

der lift arm (2), then align the top hole with the support

plates (3) on the back of the cart frame.

4. Install the cart sling pin (4) and secure it with the 1/4 x

2-inch cotter pins (5). Be sure cotter pins are spread.

Figure 1-2

Hose Routing and Sling Installation

5. Connect the primary seed hoses to the cart meter

box. Connect the hoses left-to-right in the same order

towers are installed on the implement. Route the hos-

es above the cart-axle tube. Allow only enough slack

for implement to be fully raised and lowered without

binding. Use cable ties to secure hoses in a safe loca-

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Section 1 Preparation and Setup

Figure 1-1

Cart and Implement Hook Up

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