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1. Introduction / General Information ........................................................................................... 5
1.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Hydraulic Requirements .......................................................................................................................5
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1.3.1 Dry Fertilizer Meter - GEN 1 ........................................................................................................5
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1.7 Gen 1 - Rate Capacity Chart ................................................................................................................8
1.8 Warranty Information ............................................................................................................................9
2. Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 10
2.1 Section Overview................................................................................................................................10
2.2 Safety ................................................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Keep All Guards In Place...........................................................................................................11
2.2.2 Stay Away From Rotating Augers .............................................................................................11
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2.2.4 Avoid Hot Parts ..........................................................................................................................12
2.2.5 Avoid High Pressure Hydraulic Fluid .........................................................................................12
2.2.6 Avoid Flying Object Injuries .......................................................................................................12
2.2.7 Avoid Loss Of Control ................................................................................................................12
2.2.8 Avoid Tipping Cart......................................................................................................................13
2.2.9 Clearance ..................................................................................................................................13
2.2.10 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................13
2.2.11 Hazards From Modifying Your Fertilizer Applicator..................................................................14
2.2.12 Safety Warning Label Locations .............................................................................................14
2.2.13 Safety Warning Labels.............................................................................................................15
2.2.14 Safety Decal Care....................................................................................................................18
2.2.15 Tire Safety................................................................................................................................18
2.2.16 Lighting And Marking ...............................................................................................................18
2.3 Highway And Transportation Operation..............................................................................................18
3. Assembly.................................................................................................................................... 20
3.1 Gen 1 System Assembly ....................................................................................................................20
3.1.1 Install Gen 1 On Cart (Without Optional Weigh Bars) ...............................................................20
3.1.2 Install Gen 1 On Cart (With Optional Weigh Bars) ....................................................................20
3.1.3 Install Step and Platform Assembly ..........................................................................................22
3.1.4 Install Lights...............................................................................................................................23
3.1.5 Install Air Pressure Gauge.........................................................................................................23
3.1.6 Install Row Reducer Installation (Optional)................................................................................23
4. Connect Cart To Implement...................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Connect Cart To Implement................................................................................................................24
4.1.1 Connect Cart (Standard Cart With Ball Hitch) ...........................................................................24
4.1.2 Connect Cart (Standard Cart With Knuckle Hitch).....................................................................24
4.1.3 Align Cart ...................................................................................................................................25
4.2 GEN 1 System ...................................................................................................................................25
4.2.1 Connect Hydraulic Hoses ..........................................................................................................25
4.2.2 Connect Air Hoses.....................................................................................................................26
4.2.3 Connect Customer Supplied Controller .....................................................................................28
4.2.4 Operations .......................................................................................................................................28
4.2.5 Fill Fertilizer Tank.............................................................................................................................28
5. Disconnecting From Implement............................................................................................... 30
5.1 Disconnect From Implement - GEN 1.................................................................................................30
5.1.1 Disconnect GEN 1 System ........................................................................................................30
5.1.2 Disconnect Cart From Implement..............................................................................................30
