NP30A or NP40A Cover Index iii
2019-03-11 Cover Index 407-502M
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information.................................................1
Anhydrous Ammonia Safety ..............................................1
Safety Decals ....................................................................8
Introduction...........................................................................18
Description of Unit ...........................................................18
Document Family .....................................................18
Models Covered ..............................................................18
Intended Usage ........................................................18
Using This Manual...........................................................19
Owner Assistance............................................................20
Further Assistance...........................................................20
Metering Overview................................................................21
Anhydrous Flow Diagram ................................................21
Systems Overview...........................................................22
Preparation and Setup .........................................................28
Initial Setup......................................................................28
Post-Delivery/Seasonal Setup.........................................28
Get Expert Advice............................................................29
Pre-Application Setup......................................................29
Hitching Tractor to Applicator ..........................................30
Pull-Type Hitching ....................................................30
2- and 3-Point Hitching.............................................31
Emergency Shut-Off Rope .......................................32
Electrical Hookup .....................................................34
Hydraulic Hose Hookup............................................35
Raise Parking Stands (2- and 3-Point Only) ............36
Leveling Applicator ..........................................................38
Set Application Depth...............................................38
3-Point Leveling........................................................38
2-Point Front-to-Back Level (Spacers) .....................38
Pull-Type Hitch Leveling...........................................39
Meter Setup.....................................................................40
Wash Water.....................................................................43
Sealer Setup (Option)......................................................43
Applicator Operating Instructions ......................................44
Pre-Start Checklist...........................................................44
Applicator Locks ..............................................................45
Lift-Assist Locks .......................................................45
Front Caster Wheel Lock Channels .........................46
Wing Lock Channels ................................................47
Wing Lock Pins.........................................................47
Outer Wing Fold Latches..........................................48
Solenoid Valves........................................................48
2013+ NP40A 2-Point Fold/Lift Circuit.............................49
FOLD / FIELD Switch ......................................................49
Raising/Lowering Applicator............................................50
Weight-Transfer Shut-Off Valve...............................50
Raise/Lower Pull-Type .............................................51
Re-Phasing Pull-Type Lift System ...........................51
Raise/Lower 3-Point.................................................52
Raise/Lower 3-Section and 2012- 2-Point ..............53
Raise/Lower 2013+ 5-Section..................................55
Unfolding and Folding .....................................................59
Unfolding and Folding Pull-Type ..............................59
Unfolding and Folding 3-Point..................................60
Unfolding and Folding 3-Section and 2012- 2-Point
5-Section ..................................................................61
Unfolding and Folding 2013+ 2-Point 5-Section ......63
Transport .........................................................................66
Final Applicator Setup .....................................................67
Nurse Tanks ....................................................................68
Safing Applicator Before Cart Hitch.................................68
Close Line Valves ....................................................68
Check Hydrostatic Relief Valves ..............................69
Close Bleed Valves..................................................69
Check Hose Discharged ..........................................69
Hitching Nurse Tank........................................................70
Mechanical Cart Hitching .........................................70
Making Nurse Tank Connections ....................................71
Connect Cart Hose...................................................72
Dry Run ...........................................................................72
Pass Planning .................................................................73
Start of Pass Planning..............................................73
Monitor Operation............................................................74
Field Application ..............................................................74
Starting NH
3
Tank Flow ...........................................74
Starting Application ..................................................75
Suspending Application............................................76
Field Turns ...............................................................76
Stopping Application ................................................77
Breakaway Event .....................................................78
Unhitching Nurse Tank....................................................80
Exchanging Nurse Tanks .........................................80
Final Nurse Tank Unhitch.........................................80
Field Set-Up Checklists ...................................................81
Field Operation Checklists ..............................................82
Short-Term Parking .........................................................83
Long-Term Storage .........................................................83
Adjustments..........................................................................84
Frame Height Adjustments..............................................85