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13-Foot/4 Meter End-Wheel Drill

Operator Manual

1300 and 1300F

Manufacturing, Inc.

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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Important Safety Information ......................................1

Prepare for Emergencies ...............................................1

Wear Protective Equipment............................................2

Use Safety Lights and Devices ......................................3

Transport Machinery Safely ...........................................3

Shutdown and Storage...................................................4

Practice Safe Maintenance ............................................4

Tire Safety ......................................................................4

Safety At All Times .........................................................5

Safety Decals .................................................................6

Introduction ................................................................11

Description of Unit ........................................................11

Intended Usage ........................................................11

Models Covered .......................................................11

Document Family .........................................................11

Using This Manual........................................................11

Definitions................................................................. 12

Owner Assistance ........................................................12

Preparation and Setup ...............................................13

Pre-Setup Checklist......................................................13

Hitch Preparation..........................................................13

Adjusting the Drill Hitch ............................................13

Hitching ........................................................................14

Electrical Connections..................................................14

Hydraulic Hose Hookup................................................15

Operating Instructions...............................................16

General Description......................................................16

Pre-Start Checklist .......................................................16

Raising Openers for Transport .....................................17

Opener Pivot Stop ....................................................17

Lock-Out Hub ...............................................................18

Secure Markers ............................................................18

Transport ......................................................................19

Weights for Tractor Requirements............................19

Transport Checklist...................................................19

Opener Operation.........................................................20

Lowering and Raising Openers ....................................20

Loading Materials .........................................................21

Main Seed Box Loading ...........................................21

Small Seeds Box Loading ........................................21

Loading Fertilizer......................................................21

Setting Materials Rates ................................................22

Initial Seeding Depth ................................................22

Fertilizer Box Operation ............................................... 23

Applying Seed and Fertilizer .................................... 23

Divided Capacities ............................................... 23

Divider Removal................................................... 23

Seeding with Both Compartments............................ 25

Marker Operation (Option) ........................................... 26

Prepare Markers for Field Use ................................. 26

Marker Field Operations........................................... 26

Acremeter Operation.................................................... 27

Field Operations........................................................... 28

Final Field Checklist ................................................. 28

Materials Clean-Out ..................................................... 29

Main Box Clean-Out.................................................29

Fertilizer Box Clean-Out........................................... 29

Small Seeds Box Clean-Out .................................... 30

Parking......................................................................... 30

Storage ........................................................................ 30

Adjustments ............................................................... 31

Planting Depth...................................................... 31

Seed and Fertilizer Rate ...................................... 31

Opener Frame Down-Force ......................................... 32

Spring Down Pressure–All Openers ........................ 32

Marker Disk Angle Adjustment..................................... 33

Row Unit Adjustments.................................................. 34

Opener Height..........................................................35

Row Unit Down Pressure (Spring) ........................... 35

Disk Blade Adjustments ........................................... 36

Adjusting Disc Contact ......................................... 36

Disk Scraper Adjustments........................................ 36

Seed Firmer Adjustments......................................... 37

Keeton® Seed Firmer Adjustment ........................ 37

Seed-Lok® Seed Firmer Lock-Up......................... 37

Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) ....................... 38

Troubleshooting......................................................... 39

Maintenance and Lubrication ................................... 41

General Information ..................................................... 41

Maintenance ................................................................ 42

Bleeding Hydraulics ................................................. 42

Hydraulic System Capacity ..................................42

Bleeding Lift and Marker Hydraulics .................... 43

Marker Maintenance ................................................ 44

Marker Speed Adjustment.................................... 44

Marker Shear Bolt ................................................44

Chain Maintenance .................................................. 45

Seed Flap Replacement........................................... 46

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.

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Trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: Singulator Plus, Swath Command, Terra-Tine.

Registered Trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include:

Air-Pro, Clear-Shot, Discovator, Great Plains, Land Pride, MeterCone, Nutri-Pro, Seed-Lok, Solid Stand,

Terra-Guard, Turbo-Chisel, Turbo-Chopper, Turbo Max, Turbo-Till, Ultra-Till, Ver ti-Till, Whirlﬁlter, Yield-Pro.

Brand and Product Names that appear and are owned by others are trademarks of their respective owners.

Printed in the United States of America

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Lubrication ................................................................... 47

Options ....................................................................... 53

Appendix A Reference Information.......................... 57

Specifications and Capacities ...................................... 57

Standard Models 1300............................................. 57

Fertilizer Models 1300F ........................................... 58

Tire Inflation Chart ....................................................... 58

Torque Values Chart.................................................... 59

Chain Routing .............................................................. 60

End Wheel to Main Jackshaft Chain ........................ 60

Main Jackshaft to Main Seed Jackshaft Chain ........ 60

Main Seed Jackshaft to Meter Drive Chain.............. 61

Fertilizer Range Chain ............................................. 61

Fertilizer Transmission Chain................................... 62

Fertilizer Meter Drive Chain ......................................62

Small Seeds Chains .................................................63

Agitator Chain ...........................................................64

Hydraulic Diagrams ......................................................65

Opener Lift (No Markers) ..........................................65

Opener Lift and Markers (Option) .............................66

Appendix B Initial Setup ............................................67

Acremeter Installation...................................................67

Scraper Installation.......................................................67

Marker Setup ................................................................68

Installing Drill Hydraulics ..............................................69

Warranty .......................................................................70

Index ............................................................................71

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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 1

Important Safety Information

Look for Safety Symbol

The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it. In addition to design and conﬁguration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.

Be Aware of Signal Words

Signal words designate a degree or level of hazard seriousness.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Be Familiar with Safety Decals

▲ Read and understand “Safety Decals” on page 6,

thoroughly.

▲ Read all instructions noted on the decals.

▲ Keep decals clean. Replace damaged, faded and illegible

decals.

Prepare for Emergencies

▲ Be prepared if a ﬁre starts

▲ Keep a ﬁrst aid kit and ﬁre extinguisher handy.

▲ Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital

and ﬁre department near phone.

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Wear Protective Equipment

▲ Wear protective clothing and equipment.

▲ Cartridge-type respirator approved for treatment dust

unless label speciﬁes another type of respirator.

▲ Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job.

Avoid loose-ﬁtting clothing.

▲ Do not wear contaminated clothing. Wash protective

clothing and equipment with soap and water after each use. Personal clothing must be laundered separately from household articles.

▲ Because prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause

hearing impairment or hearing loss, wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.

▲ Because operating equipment safely requires your full

attention, avoid wearing entertainment headphones while operating machinery.

Handle Chemicals Properly

Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and property.

▲ Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions.

▲ Wear protective clothing.

▲ Handle all chemicals with care.

▲ Avoid inhaling smoke from any type of chemical ﬁre.

▲ Store or dispose of unused chemicals as speciﬁed by

chemical manufacturer.

Avoid High Pressure Fluids

Escaping ﬂuid under pressure can penetrate the skin, causing serious injury.

▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before

disconnecting hydraulic lines.

▲ Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to

check for suspected leaks.

▲ Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when

working with hydraulic systems.

▲ If an accident occurs, seek immediate medical assistance

from a physician familiar with this type of injury.

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Use A Safety Chain

▲ Use a safety chain to help control drawn machinery

should it separate from tractor draw-bar.

▲ Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than

the gross weight of towed machinery.

▲ Attach chain to tractor draw-bar support or other

speciﬁed anchor location. Allow only enough slack in chain to permit turning.

▲ Replace chain if any links or end ﬁttings are broken,

stretched or damaged.

▲ Do not use safety chain for towing.

Use Safety Lights and Devices

Slow moving tractors and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads. They are difﬁcult to see, especially at night.

▲ Use ﬂashing warning lights and turn signals whenever

driving on public roads.

▲ Use lights and devices provided with the drill.

Keep Riders Off Machinery

Riders obstruct the operator’s view. Riders could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.

▲ Never allow children to operate equipment.

▲ Keep all bystanders away from machine during operation.

Transport Machinery Safely

Maximum transport speed for drill is 20 mph (30 km/h). Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset.

▲ Install transport lock and disengage the lock-out hub

before transport.

▲ Do not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h). Never travel at a speed

which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes.

▲ Comply with national, regional and local laws.

▲ Follow your tractor manual recommendations for

maximum hitch loads. Insufﬁcient weight on tractor steering wheels will result in loss of control.

▲ Carry reﬂectors or ﬂags to mark drill in case of

breakdown on the road.

▲ Keep clear of obstructions when transporting. Refer to

transport dimensions under “Speciﬁcations and Capacities” on page 57.

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Shutdown and Storage

▲ Clean out and safely store or dispose of residual

chemicals.

▲ Secure drill using blocks and transport locks.

Lock up openers.

▲ Store in an area where children normally do not play.

Practice Safe Maintenance

▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper

tools and equipment. Refer to this manual for additional information.

▲ Work in a clean, dry area.

▲ Put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove key before

performing maintenance.

▲ Make sure all moving parts have stopped and all system

pressure is relieved.

▲ Use caution when working on or near row units. Opener

disk edges are sharp.

▲ Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before servicing or

adjusting electrical systems or before welding on drill.

▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in good condition

and installed properly.

▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris.

▲ Remove all tools and unused parts from drill before

operation.

Tire Safety

Tire changing can be dangerous and should be performed by trained personnel using correct tools and equipment.

▲ When inﬂating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension

hose long enough for you to stand to one side–not in front of or over tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available.

▲ When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-handling

equipment adequate for weight involved.

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Safety At All Times

Thoroughly read and understand the instructions in this manual before operation. Read all instructions noted on the safety decals.

▲ Be familiar with all drill functions.

▲ Operate machinery from the driver’s seat only.

▲ Do not leave drill unattended with tractor engine running.

▲ Do not dismount a moving tractor. Dismounting a moving

tractor could cause serious injury or death.

▲ Do not stand between the tractor and drill during

hitching.

▲ Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power-driven

parts.

▲ Wear snug ﬁtting clothing to avoid entanglement with

moving parts.

▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when folding and raising

drill. Make sure all persons are clear of working area.

▲ Do not turn tractor too tightly, causing drill to ride up on

wheels. This could cause personal injury or equipment damage.

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Safety Decals

Safety Reﬂectors and Decals

Your drill comes equipped with all lights, safety reﬂectors and decals in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your drill.

▲ Read and follow decal directions.

▲ Keep lights in operating condition.

▲ Keep all safety decals clean and legible.

▲ Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals

from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for proper decal placement.

▲ When ordering new parts or components, also request

corresponding safety decals.

To install new decals:

1. Clean the area on which the decal is to be placed.

2. Peel backing from decal. Press ﬁrmly on surface,

being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal.

818-003C

Slow Moving Vehicle Reﬂector

Center of walkboard; 1 total

838-266C

Red Reﬂectors

On rear walkboard face, outside corners; 2 total

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838-265C

Amber Reﬂectors

On wing walkboard end faces, above steps, front face of frame, outside corners; 4 total

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Daytime Reﬂectors

On rear walkboard face (inboard of red reﬂectors); 2 total

818-518C (Option)

DANGER

MOVING CHAIN HAZARD

To prevent serious injury from moving chain:

DO NOT operate with inclosure missing

Danger: Moving Chain

On Small Seeds chain guard; 1 total

818-518C

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818-557C

Danger: Cannot Read English

On tongue at hitch; 1 total

838-467C (Option)

Danger: Possible Chemical Hazard

Under Small Seeds box lid; 1 total

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WARNING

NEGATIVE TONGUE WEIGHT

HAZARD

Negative tongue weight can cause immediate elevation of tongue when unhitching implement

To prevent serious injury or death:

Always be certain implement is hitched securely to tractor drawbar before raising.

Lower implement BEFORE unhitching.

Warning: Negative Tongue Weight

On tongue at hitch; 1 total

818-019C Rev. D

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818-337C

Warning: Excessive Speed Hazard

On tongue near hitch; 1 total

818-339C

Warning: High Pressure Fluid

On tongue near hitch; 1 total

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Caution: Tires Not A Step

Upper rear of side frames; 2 total

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818-789C

Caution: 28 PSI Tire Pressure

On rim of each end wheel; 2 total

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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Introduction 11

Introduction

Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. Your 13-Foot/4 Meter End-Wheel Drill has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine.

Description of Unit

The 1300 and 1300F is a towed seeding implement. This drill has a working width of 13 feet (4 m). The drill has straight arm, double disk openers. The opener disks make a seed bed, and seed tubes mounted between the disks place seed in the furrow. Press wheels following the opener disks close the furrow and gauge opener seeding depth. A T-handle on the opener body is for seeding depth adjustments.

The metering system is driven from the left end wheel. Seeding rates are adjustable with the seed rate adjustment handle and sprocket changes.

Intended Usage

Use this implement to seed production-agriculture crops in conventional or minimum tillage applications.

Models Covered

Standard 1300 Models have 00 Series openers and a main seed box used entirely for seed. F Models add fertilizer meters and divide the main box for this purpose. Either model may add optional Small Seeds capability.

1300 Models

1300-1610 16 row 10 inch (25.4 cm)

1300-2175 21 row 7.5 inch (19.1 cm)

1300-2606 26 row 6 inch 9 (15.2 cm)

1300F (Fertilizer) Models:

1300F-1610 16 row 10 inch (25.4 cm)

1300F-2175 21 row 7.5 inch (19.1 cm)

1300F-2606 26 row 6 inch 9 (15.2 cm)

Figure 1

1300 and 1300F Drill

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Document Family

175-157M Owner’s Manual (this document)

175-157P 1300 and 1300F Parts Manual

175-157B Seed Rate Manual

Using This Manual

This manual familiarizes you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efﬁcient operation.

The information in this manual is current at printing. Some parts may change to assure top performance.

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Deﬁnitions

The following terms are used throughout this manual.

Right-hand and left-hand as used in this manual are determined by facing the direction the machine will travel while in use unless otherwise stated.

Economic or Liability Risk:

Paragraphs in this format present a crucial point of information related to the current topic.

Read and follow the directions to:

• remain safe,

• avoid serious damage to equipment and

• ensure desired field results.

Note: Paragraphs in this format provide useful

information related to the current topic.

Owner Assistance

If you need customer service or repair parts, contact a Great Plains dealer. They have trained personnel, repair parts and equipment specially designed for Great Plains products.

Refer to Figure 3

Your machine’s parts were specially designed and should only be replaced with Great Plains parts. Always use the serial and model number when ordering parts from your Great Plains dealer. The serial number plate is located on the left side of the drill frame below the front of the seed box.

Record your drill model and serial number here for quick reference:

Model Number:__________________________

Serial Number: __________________________

Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisﬁed with your new machine. If you do not understand any part of this manual or are not satisﬁed with the service received, please take the following actions.

1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service

manager. Make sure they are aware of any problems so they can assist you.

2. If you are still unsatisﬁed, seek out the owner or

general manager of the dealership.

For further assistance write to:

Figure 2

Left/Right Notation

Figure 3

Serial Number

Product Support

Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department

PO Box 5060

Salina, KS 67402

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785-823-3276

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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup 13

Preparation and Setup

This section helps you prepare your tractor and drill for use. Before using the drill in the ﬁeld, you must hitch the drill to a suitable tractor and also setup the drill.

Pre-Setup Checklist

1. Read and understand “Important Safety Information” on page 1.

2. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts are tight, and cotter pins are spread.

3. Check that all grease ﬁttings are in place and lubricated. See “Lubrication” on page 47.

4. Check that all safety decals and reﬂectors are correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged. See “Safety Decals” on page 6.

5. Inﬂate tires to pressure recommended and tighten wheel bolts as speciﬁed. “Appendix A Reference

Information” on page 57.

Hitch Preparation

Crushing Hazard:

You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed between the tractor and drill. Do not stand or place any part of your body between machines being hitched. Stop tractor engine and set park brake before installing hitch pin.

Adjusting the Drill Hitch

Adjust the drill hitch to match tractor drawbar height so your drill frame runs level in the ﬁeld.

Refer to Figure 4

1. Back your tractor up as if hitching to the drill. Park the tractor several yards from the drill. Set the brake and turn off the tractor.

2. Crank the drill jack until the top of the drill box is parallel with the ground. Compare the height of the drill hitch to your tractor drawbar.

3. If necessary, adjust the drill hitch to match your tractor drawbar.To adjust the hitch, remove the

⁄4inch nuts, bolts and washers. Reposition and

re-install the clevis hitch.

Negative Tongue Weight Hazard:

This drill can have positive and negative tongue weight, which can work the hitch pin loose during transport. To avoid serious injury or death due to a road accident, always check that the drill is hitched before raising the openers. Lower the openers before unhitching.

Figure 4

Clevis Hitch Positions

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Hitching

Crushing Hazard:

1. Slowly back the tractor toward the drill. When within a few yards of the drill, stop and park the tractor.

2. Crank the drill jack until the drill hitch matches the tractor drawbar height.

3. Continue backing the tractor until the drawbar and hitch are aligned. Stop and park the tractor. Adjust the drill tongue height until you can install the hitch pin.

4. Install a hitch pin. Install a retaining clip to keep the pin from working out of the hitch.

5. Secure the drill safety chain to an anchor on the tractor capable of pulling the drill.

6. Use crank to raise jack foot. Remove pin and jack. Store jack on top of tongue.

Negative Tongue Weight Hazard:

Electrical Connections

Refer to Figure 6

7. Plug drill electrical lead into tractor seven-pin connector. If your tractor is not equipped with a seven-pin connector, contact your dealer for installation.

Figure 5

Jack on Storage Stob

Figure 6

Lighting Connector

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Hydraulic Hose Hookup

High Pressure Fluid Hazard:

Only trained personnel should work on system hydraulics!

Escaping ﬂuid under pressure can have sufﬁcient pressure to penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for leaks. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems. If an accident occurs, seek immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this type of injury.

8. Set tractor circuit for opener lift to ﬂoat.

9. Plug cylinder base and rod end hoses into circuit extend and retract ports.

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Operating Instructions

This section covers general operating procedures. It assumes that setup items have been completed.

Experience, machine familiarity and the following information will lead to efﬁcient operation and good working habits. Always operate farm machinery with safety in mind.

General Description

Field operations are controlled by a tractor cab hydraulic lever. When openers are lowered, a mechanical clutch engages, and the left end wheel drives the seed meter shaft.

Seed and fertilizer meters operate at a rate proportional to ground speed, as set by sprockets and/or rate handles, based on the rate charts, and calibration.

Seeding depth and furrow coverage are controlled by drill down pressure and row unit setup.

Pre-Start Checklist

❑ Lubricate the drill as indicated under Lubrication,

“Maintenance and Lubrication” on page 41.

❑ Check the tires for proper inﬂation according to

“Tire Inﬂation Chart” on page 58.

❑ Check for worn or damaged parts and leaks.

Repair or replace before going to the ﬁeld.

❑ Check all nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten bolts as

speciﬁed on “Torque Values Chart” on page 59

High Pressure Fluid Hazard:

Escaping ﬂuid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems. If an accident occurs, seek immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this type of injury.

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Raising Openers for Transport

Opener sub-frame is on a dedicated hydraulic circuit. The openers raise and lower as a group, controlled from a tractor cab lever.

The following instructions presume that the openers are lowered, and need to be raised for transport.

Opener Pivot Stop

Refer to Figure 7

1. Hitch the drill to a suitable tractor. See “Hitching”on page 14.

2. If markers are installed, verify that markers are folded and secured with transport pins. See “Secure Markers” on page 18. If not, secure them during lift operations to secure pivot stop for transport.

Marker Pinch/Crush/Sharp Object Hazards:

Secure markers before setting pivot pin. Moving markers can pinch at mounts crush under arms. Marker disks are sharp. If not secured by transport pins, markers will fold and unfold during lift and lower operations.

3. Retract the opener lift cylinder to fully raise the openers. Put the tractor circuit control in Neutral to hold cylinder position.

4. Note which lettered (A-E) down-pressure pin hole was previously in use. This is likely to be the same hole used when the drill next plants.

5. Remove the pin from the down-pressure adjustment hole.

Loss of Control Hazard:

Failure of the hydraulic cylinder during transport causes the openers to drop suddenly, which could lead to serious road accidents, injury or death. To prevent an accident, always install the pivot-stop pin in the transport-lock position before transporting the drill.

Figure 7

Removing Down-Pressure Pin

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Negative Tongue Weight Hazard:

Raising openers on an unhitched drill causes the drill tongue to rise suddenly, which could cause serious injury or death. Be certain that drill is hitched securely to your tractor drawbar and the safety chain is securely attached to tractor before raising openers.

Refer to Figure 8

6. Insert and secure the pin in its transport lock position .

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Openers Locked for Transport

Figure 8

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Lock-Out Hub

Refer to Figure 9

7. Disengage the lock-out hub on the left end-wheel. Pull out on the cross-pin, lifting it out of the deeper detents. Rotate it 90 degrees and release it into the shallower detents.

Note: To re-engage the lock-out hub for planting, reverse

the above step. Note that the cross-pin may not fully seat when released into the deep detents. It self-seats during the next rotation of the wheel.

Figure 9

Wheel LockOut Hub

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Secure Markers

If markers are installed, they must be folded and locked for transport.

Transport/Crush/Sharp Object Hazards:

Do not transport with markers unsecured by pins. A lowering marker arm could cause a serious highway accident or strike other objects and persons outside of the lane. A circuit in Float, a disconnect at the hitch, or hydraulic hose damage could result in a marker arm descending. Secure markers before transport.

1. To avoid excess wear on opener discs, raise openers and secure at raised with opener pivot stop (page 17).

Refer to Figure 10

2. Check that marker transport pins are not in transport

holes (outboard holes).

3. As needed, fold a marker on each side using the lift circuit (page 30). As each marker reaches fully folded, set the lift circuit to Neutral.

4. Insert and secure the lock pin.

Figure 10

Marker Transport Pin

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Transport

Towing the drill at high speeds or with a vehicle that is not heavy enough could lead to loss of vehicle control. Loss of vehicle control could lead to serious road accidents, injury and death. To reduce the hazard:

▲ Do not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h).

▲ Do not tow a drill that, when fully loaded, weighs more

than 1.5 times the weight of the towing vehicle.

In the following table, multiply the total drill weight by

0.67 (2⁄3) to determine minimum tractor weight.

Weights for Tractor Requirements

Basic¹ Model Maximum² Configuration

Model Empty Full Empty Full

1300-1610

1300-2175

1300-2606

1300F-1610

1300F-2175

1300F-2606

1. Main seed only. No small seeds or markers.

2. Small seeds and markers.

3,500 pounds 6,200 pounds 4,000 pounds 7,000 pounds

(1570 kg) (2820 kg) (1820 kg) (3170 kg)

3,700 pounds 6,500 pounds 4,300 pounds 7,200 pounds

(1680 kg) (2930 kg) (1930 kg) (3280 kg)

4,200 pounds 6,900 pounds 4,700 pounds 7,700 pounds

(1880 kg) (3140 kg) (2140 kg) (3490 kg)

3,900 pounds 6,700 pounds 4,500 pounds 7,400 pounds

(1760 kg) (3020 kg) (2020 kg) (3370 kg)

4,100 pounds 6,900 pounds 4,700 pounds 7,700 pounds

(1880 kg) (3130 kg) (2130 kg) (3480 kg)

4,600 pounds 7,400 pounds 5,200 pounds 8,100 pounds

(2090 kg) (3350 kg) (2350 kg) (3690 kg)

Transport Checklist

Before transporting the drill, check the following items:

❑ Transport only with a tractor of proper size. See

“Speciﬁcations and Capacities” on page 57.

❑ Safety Chain in Place (page 13) Attach safety chain

to an anchor on tractor.

❑ Drill Securely Hitched (page 13)

❑ Openers Raised and Locked Up (page 17). ❑ Stopping Distance Allow sufﬁcient stopping distance

❑ Tires (page 58) Check tires for proper inﬂation.

❑ Lockout Hub (page 18) Disengaged.

❑ Markers (page 18) Folded and locked.

❑ Bystanders Check that no one is in the way before

moving. Do not allow anyone to ride on the drill.

❑ Warning Lights Always use tractor and drill warning

lights in transport.

❑ Clearance (page 57) Know the maximum dimensions

of the drill in transport and follow a route that provides adequate clearance from all obstructions.

and reduce speed prior to any turns or maneuvers. If the drill is transported full, allow extra stopping distance.

❑ Road Rules Comply with all national, regional and

local laws when transporting on public roads.

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Opener Operation

Opener sub-frame is on a hydraulic circuit that is shared with markers if markers are installed. The openers raise and lower as a group, controlled from a tractor cab lever.

If markers are installed, and unlocked, each marker side unfolds and refolds, alternating left-to-right, with each opener lift and lower cycle.

Lowering and Raising Openers

The following instructions presume that the openers are raised and locked up for transport.

Refer to Figure 12

1. Determine the down-pressure pin hole , (lettered A-E), to be used for the current conditions. If you have no preference developed, plan to use hole “E”. See page 32 for further information.

Refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12

3. With the drill hitched to a suitable tractor, retract the lift cylinder slightly to free the pin in its transport lock hole position.

4. Put the tractor circuit control in neutral to hold cylinder position.

5. Remove the pin from the transport lock position and transfer it to the desired down-pressure adjustment hole. Secure the pin.

6. Extend the circuit to lower the openers.

7. When the lift cylinder has reached the end of its travel, set the tractor circuit lever to Neutral to hold it there. Do not set the circuit to Float, or down pressure is signiﬁcantly reduced.

Crushing Hazard:

You will be seriously injured or killed if you are caught between raising openers and drill frame. Always stop tractor engine, set parking brake, and remove key before adjusting or servicing openers. Keep bystanders well away during drill operation.

Negative Tongue Weight Hazard:

Raising openers on unfolded, unhitched drill will cause drill tongue to rise suddenly, which could cause serious injury or death. Be certain that drill is hitched securely to your tractor drawbar and the safety chain is securely attached to tractor before raising openers and unfolding drill.

Marker Pinch/Crush/Sharp Object Hazards:

Figure 11

Unlocking Openers

16636

At the start of planting, stop early in the ﬁrst pass and check drill level. The most consistent planting is achieved when the drill frame is level with the ground, and the tops of the opener frames are level with the ground.

If planting is unsatisfactory in tractor tire tracks, see “Opener Height” on page 35.

Check periodically during planting. Drill weight changes as seed and fertilizer are applied.

Figure 12

Setting Down-Pressure Pin

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Loading Materials

Fully loaded with dense seed, the drill weighs an additional 2700 pounds (1250 kg). Include this weight when checking tractor capability.

The drill must be hitched for seed loading.

Load slightly more material than needed, because consumption rates can vary between compartments even though the furrow rates are identical.

Main Seed Box Loading

1. Check that all meter doors are positioned for the seed size, and not set for clean-out. See Seed Rate Manual. If loading prior to transport, set them to position 1 (smallest seed).

2. Install or remove optional seed plugs as desired for the row spacing planned. See “Seed Tube Plug (Small Seeds)” on page 55.

3. If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not yet been done, set Seed Rate Handles to 0. At 0, and with the doors at 1, no seed can leak during transport.

4. On 1300F (fertilizer-capable) drill models:

• Check that any offset box dividers are set to the

desired compartment ratio. See “Offset Box Divider” on page 54.

• Check that the divider ﬂap is set as desired

(separate compartments, or all seed). See “Fertilizer Box Operation” on page 23.

• If seeding only from the forward (seed)

compartment, ﬂip the top spill ﬂap back to prevent seed from entering the fertilizer compartment. See “Fertilizer Box Operation” on page 23.

5. Take all necessary materials safety precautions if the seed is treated.

6. Load seed evenly into seed boxes.

7. To reduce wear, remove main shaft drive chains for small seed boxes.

Small Seeds Box Loading

1. If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not yet been done, set Seed Rate Handles to 0. At 0, no seed can leak during transport.

2. Take all necessary materials safety precautions if the seed is treated.

3. Load seed evenly into seed boxes.

4. To reduce wear, remove main shaft drive chains for main seed boxes.

Loading Fertilizer

Load fertilizer after transport if possible. Some spillage can occur through meters during transport, even with the drive system disengaged.

1. Check that fertilizer clean-out door is closed and all latches are secure.

2. Check that any offset box dividers are set to the desired compartment ratio. See “Offset Box Divider” on page 54.

3. Check that the divider ﬂap is set as desired. See “Fertilizer Box Operation” on page 23.

4. Flip the top spill ﬂap forward to prevent fertilizer from entering the seed compartment. See “Fertilizer Box Operation” on page 23.

Possible Chemical Hazards:

Take all necessary materials safety precautions.

5. Load fertilizer evenly into fertilizer compartment.

6. To reduce wear, remove drive chain for seed box not used.

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Setting Materials Rates

Seeding and application rates are independent for all boxes (changing rates on one does not affect the others). Rate setting steps, and rate calibration, are different for each box. See Seed Rate Manual (175-157B).

All of the boxes use ﬂuted-feed meters. Actual rates frequently vary from chart rates due to variations in materials, conditions and application speed. Calibration is strongly encouraged. It is also wise to monitor material consumption in the ﬁeld, both to conﬁrm the calibration, and to catch any stoppages or other malfunctions.

Calibration is described in the rate setting topics of the Adjustments section.

Note: No meters operate if the lock-out hub is

disengaged. Be sure to re-engage the hub after transport and calibration.

Initial Seeding Depth

Refer to Figure 13

1. Set opener seeding depth by adjusting press-wheel height . To adjust, ﬁrst raise openers slightly, then lift and slide T handles on top of openers. Adjust all press wheels to the same height. T handles adjust at1⁄4inch (6.4 mm) seeding depth change per minimum handle step.

• For more shallow seeding, slide T handles

• For deeper seeding, slide T handles backward

forward toward implement.

away from implement.

2. While seeding, remember:

• Keep the top of the opener frames level with the

ground for consistent seeding depth.

• Raise openers before turning. Never back up or

turn sharply with openers in the ground. Doing so will plug openers and may damage equipment.

• Check periodically for plugged openers and

hoses.

For information on opener adjustments, “Row Unit Adjustments” on page 34. For information on troubleshooting opener problems, see “Troubleshooting” on page 39.

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Initial Opener Depth

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Fertilizer Box Operation

The 1300F models are equipped with a main box compartment capable of planting seed only, or seeding and applying fertilizer in the same ﬁeld pass. Use only dry, granular fertilizer in the fertilizer box.

60%

Seed

40% Fert.

60%

Seed

40%

Seed

Applying Seed and Fertilizer

1. Clean any seed or debris from fertilizer compartment. See “Fertilizer Box Clean-Out” on page 29.

Refer to Figure 14

2. Adjust dividers between seed and fertilizer compartments to desired capacity.

The standard dividers partition the drill box into: 60% seed : 40% fertilizer, or; 100% seed (page 25).

The optional offset dividers partition the drill box into: 68% seed : 32% fertilizer, 55% seed : 45% fertilizer, or; 100% seed (see page 25).

Divided Capacities

Capacity Ratio Total Capacity

Divider Seed Fertilizer Seed Fertilizer

None

Standard

Offset to rear

Offset to front

Divider Removal

Refer to Figure 15 (which depicts a smaller 9 foot box for clarity - the 13 foot box has four partitions)

a. Remove the5⁄16inch bolts and ﬂange nuts from

tabs at each end of drill box (2 locations).

b. Remove the5⁄16inch bolts and nuts from lid

hinge brackets (3 locations).

c. Loosen but do not remove the1⁄4inch bolts and

nuts that clamp the lid assembly angle irons to the plastic dividers .

d. Lift lid assembly out of drill box. Lift dividers out

of drill box. Reinstall standard or offset dividers.

e. Reinstall lid assembly by reversing step d through

step a.

100% 0%

60% 40%

68% 32%

55% 45%

8 9

43.2 bu

(1523 l.)

25.9 bu (914 l.)

29.4 bu

(1036 l.)

23.8 bu (838 l.)

1 2

4 5

17.3 bu (609 l.)

13.8 bu (487 l.)

19.4 bu (685 l.)

Standard Divider

Conﬁgurations

68%

Seed

32% Fert.

Offset Divider

Conﬁgurations

Figure 14

Seed Box Divider

55%

Seed

45% Fert.

27003

Figure 15

Box Divider Removal

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Refer to Figure 16

6. Check that the seed/fertilizer ﬂap is closed so seed and fertilizer cannot pass between compartments.

Flap ﬂips forward to block passage. The ﬂap top edge is secured to the dividers. Rotate the bent clips to engage the edge of the ﬂap, and tighten the knobs.

Refer to Figure 17

7. Check that fertilizer clean-out door is latched securely as shown. Close all door latches before

loading fertilizer compartment.

Refer to Figure 18

8. Open main seed box lid.

9. Raise spill ﬂap over fertilizer compartment and swing it forward until it rests against open drill box lid. The spill ﬂap serves as a spill guard to keep fertilizer out of the seed compartment.

10. Fill fertilizer compartment.

11. Calibrate fertilizer application rate as explained in the Seed Rate manual.

Figure 16

Seed/Fertilizer Flap Closed

Figure 17

Clean-out Door Latch

16383

16377

Figure 18

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Spill Flap Open to Fertilizer

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Seeding with Both Compartments

1. Clean out boxes. See “Main Box Clean-Out” on page 29 and “Fertilizer Box Clean-Out” on page 29.

Refer to Figure 19

2. Open divider door between seed and fertilizer compartments. To open door, loosen knobs . Loosen knobs until bent clips can be turned away from door .

3. When all bent clips have been turned, lift vinyl dew shield (not shown) and ﬂip the ﬂap backward over fertilizer tray openings .

Refer to Figure 20

4. With seed/fertilizer ﬂap covering fertilizer openings, lower vinyl dew shield to hold ﬂap over fertilizer openings and away from divider.

Refer to Figure 21

5. To avoid unnecessary wear, remove the chain from the clutch shaft to the fertilizer drive.

Figure 19

Open Seed/Fertilizer Flap

Figure 20

Flap Secured

16383

16380

Figure 21

Fertilizer Drive Chain

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Marker Operation (Option)

Prepare Markers for Field Use

If markers are not to be used for ﬁeld operations, leave the pins in their transport lock positions. There is no harm in operating the lift circuit with markers locked up.

1. Set the lift circuit remote to Float to relieve pressure. Set the circuit to Neutral to prevent movement. Shut off the tractor.

Refer to Figure 22

2. At each marker, remove the transport pin from the (outboard) locking holes.

3. Move the pin to the (inboard) storage holes , and secure with hairpin cotter.

If marker fold and unfold speeds are known to be satisfactory, the markers are now ready for ﬁeld use. To adjust marker speed, see page 44.

Marker Field Operations

Markers share a common remote circuit with the lift cylinder. Marker cylinders are controlled by an automatic sequence valve that restricts oil ﬂow to one marker at a time.

• Whenever a lift operation is performed, an extended

marker folds.

• Whenever a lower operation is performed, a folded

marker extends.

You may need to allow extra time for both opener and marker operations to complete, compared to just raising and lowering openers.

Operating One Side Only

Leave the unused side in transport lock.

Operate the lift circuit twice for each raise and lower cycle.

Two Sides Out

it is possible to both deliberately and unintentionally deploy markers on both sides.

At the start of lower/unfold, brieﬂy reverse the level for the lift circuit, then resume lower (before the lowering marker is fully raised). This causes the other side to enter unfold as well.

If two markers are out unintentionally, perform a fold. Upon the next unfold, only one side deploys.

Folding with Both Sides Out

Perform two complete lower/raise operations. The markers fold one side at a time. Install lock pins as appropriate for the next movement.

Transport/Crush/Sharp Object Hazards:

Verify that the lift circuit is in Float or Neutral before removing transport pins. Keep all persons well clear of markers during lift/lower marker fold/unfold operations. Un-pinned markers fold and unfold when the lift circuit is extended or retracted. Markers have multiple pinch points. Lowering arms can crush. Marker disks are sharp.

Figure 22

Marker Transport Pin Release

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Acremeter Operation

The acremetera counts shaft rotations whenever the shaft is rotating - normally this is only with the drill lowered and in motion. The meter is programmed to display rotations as acres or hectares, when using all rows, factory-speciﬁed tires and tire inﬂations.

Note: Unusual conditions and/or non-standard row

spacings can cause the acremeter tally to vary somewhat from actual acres planted.

Refer to Figure 23

Acremeters supplied with model 1300/F drills have varied over time. For operational details (modes, resets, calibration), see the manual supplied with the acremeter:

Meter Style and Manual

194-074M 152-314M

1 3

152-325M 194-209M

2 4

Figure 23

Acremeters

34776 34937 27378 36275

a. An electronic acremeter is available as an upgrade for older drills having a mechanical acremeter.

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Field Operations

Final Field Checklist

❑ Drill hitched and chained. See page 14.

❑ Seed and fertilizer rates set per charts and

calibration. See Seed Rate Manual.

❑ Lockout hub engaged. See page 18.

❑ Record acremeter reading if acreage monitoring is

desired.

❑ Down-pressure adjustment pin conﬁgured. See

page 20.

❑ One or both markers released from transport lock

(if installed and to be used). See page 26.

❑ Materials loaded. See page 21.

1. Pull the raised drill into starting position at the ﬁrst pass.

2. Lower the drill (page 20).

3. If markers are installed and to be used, verify that the desired marker side is deployed, otherwise raise and lower a second time.

4. Pull forward at the intended planting speed.

Optimum planting speed depends on conditions, and is typically between 5 to 8 mph (8 to 13 km/h). If openers are bouncing, or not operating at a consistent penetration depth, reduce speed.

5. Stop shortly into the ﬁrst pass and check drill level. Both drill frame and opener frames need to be parallel to the ground for most consistent results. Also check the seed furrow in between the openers and press wheels, and make sure that seed is being delivered, and being covered.

6. At the end of each pass, retract the tractor circuit for opener lift. Seeding stops automatically when the openers are raised.

7. Check material consumption to ensure that it is being used at expected rates, and that you don’t run out.

8. Check opener level and planting depth, which can change as the drill empties and becomes lighter.

9. At the conclusion of planting, raise the openers and lock them up by moving the down-force adjustment pin back to the transport lock hole (page 17).

10. If substantial quantities of materials remain, consider performing a clean-out prior to transport (page 29), to make a safer load, and reduce wear on the tires.

Note: If re-using calibrated rates from a prior planting,

make sure that meter scales are correctly set, and not still at zero for transport. make sure chains are in place for boxes to be used.

Field Results Risk: For consistent opener down pressure, fully extend the cylinder every time you lower the openers.

Equipment Damage Risk:

Do not make sharp turns with openers in the ground.

Equipment Damage Risk:

Never back up with openers in the ground. Seed tube plugging and equipment damage is likely.

Note: Some row spacings have unequal numbers of row

units served by each box compartment. The compartments with more rows run out of material ﬁrst.

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Materials Clean-Out

Main Box Clean-Out

Refer to Figure 24, which depicts the seed cup door handle in a normal operating position.

1. Set the Seed Rate Handle to zero (0) for the section of the drill to be cleaned out. This moves the seed cup sprockets out of the seed path.

2. Position a tarp or bucket under each row or set of rows to be cleaned out.

3. At the seed cup for that row, pull the door handle out of the operating detent range, and swing it down to position .

4. Open the main seed box and use a small brush to sweep seed toward seed cups set to clean-out. If seed does not ﬂow freely, inspect seed cup, hose and seed tubes for obstructions.

5. Wash out the seed box with high pressure water.

It is not necessary to operate the seed meter drive shaft for clean-out. With the Seed Rate set to zero, nothing moves inside the seed cups; however, an inspection of the ﬂutes for excess wear and damage does require shaft rotation.

Set the Seed Rate Handles to 100 and disengage the lock-out hub. With openers lowered to engage the clutch, the seed meter jackshaft can be slowly turned with the calibration crank, while another person inspects the ﬂutes from the open seed boxes.

Fertilizer Box Clean-Out

After applying fertilizer, clean drill boxes as soon as possible. Fertilizers often contain chemicals corrosive to metal.

Refer to Figure 25

With a small scoop or can, remove as much fertilizer as possible from drill boxes.

Clean-out releases material across the entire length of a section box. Have collection equipment prepared.

Release all clean-out latches on a drill section, and open clean-out door. Leave door open until after washout.

Refer to Figure 26

Wash inside of drill boxes with water under high pressure. To aid clean out, lift vinyl dew shield and spray into fertilizer trays (with clean-out door open).

Let drill boxes dry before closing clean-out doors.

Figure 24

Seed Cup Clean-out

Figure 25

A Fertilizer Clean-out Latch

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16376

Figure 26

Dew Shield at Openings

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Small Seeds Box Clean-Out

1. Open lid of each box and scoop out as much seed as possible.

2. To recover remaining seed, place a collection tarp under the small seeds tubes at the openers.

3. Raise drill.

4. Set seed rate handles to 100.

5. Rotate calibration crank or end wheel until no seed ﬂows.

6. If a vacuum cleaner is available, remove any residual seed from top of meters.

Parking

Following these steps when parking for less than 36 hours. For longer periods, see Storage, the next topic.

1. Fold and lock both markers (page 26, if markers installed and used).

2. Position drill on a level, solid area.

3. Remove jack from storage location on top of tongue and pin it on post on the top of the tongue as shown on page 14. Extend jack until weight of tongue is on jack. Leave tractor hitched for the moment.

4. Lower openers and reduce hydraulic circuit pressure to zero (Float circuit).

5. Unplug drill hydraulic hoses and electrical lines from tractor.

6. Remove hitch pin ﬁrst, then safety chain from tractor drawbar.

Negative Tongue Weight Hazard:

This drill has a negative tongue weight when openers are raised. Lower openers and remove hydraulic pressure before unhitching the drill in the unfolded position. Unhitching with the openers raised will result in sudden elevation of the tongue, causing injury or death.

Use caution when removing the hitch pin. Slight tongue elevation may occur, even with openers and jack lowered.

Storage

Store the drill where children do not play. If possible, store it inside for longer life.

1. Plug or cap seed delivery and fertilizer tubes to prevent pest entry.

2. Un-pin the rod end of the lift cylinder. Fully retract the cylinder to prevent rust.

3. Perform the drill Parking checklist.

4. Lubricate the drill at all points listed under “Lubrication” on page 47.

5. Check all bolts, pins, ﬁttings and hoses. Tighten, repair or replace parts as needed.

6. Check all moving parts for wear or damage. Make notes of any parts needing repair before the next season.

7. Use touch-up paint to cover scratches, chips and worn areas to prevent rust.

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Adjustments

To get full performance from your drill, you need an understanding of all component operations, and many provide adjustments for optimal ﬁeld results. Even if planting conditions rarely change, some adjustment items need periodic attention due to normal wear.

The 1300 and 1300F have double-disk openers with depth-controlling press wheels mounted on ﬂoating opener frames. Opener bodies are staggered for easy soil ﬂow. All openers pivot on a common axis to maintain consistent depth as the opener frames follow contours. A spring provides the down pressure necessary for opener double disks to open a seed furrow. The spring allows openers to ﬂoat down into depressions and up over obstructions. Individual openers can be adjusted to account for tire tracks.

Planting Depth

Setting nominal planting depth, and achieving it consistently, is affected by multiple adjustable drill functions, from greatest to least effect they are:

• Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)

• Opener Frame Down-Force,

• Row Unit Down Pressure (Spring),

• Opener Height, and;

• Disk Blade Adjustments (as blades wear).

Seed and Fertilizer Rate

Details are found in the Seed Rate Manual (175-157B).

Materials are applied by ﬂuted feed meters driven by the left end wheel. Independent mechanisms main seed, fertilizer and optional small seeds application.

Adjustment Page The Adjustment Affects

Main Box Seed Rate Refer to Seed Rate Manual (175-157B)

Fertilizer Rate Refer to Seed Rate Manual (175-157B)

Small Seeds Rate Refer to Seed Rate Manual (175-157B)

Hitch Preparation 13 Frame Level

Opener Frame Down-Force 32 Consistent seeding depth

Marker Adjustments

Marker Disk Angle 33 Visibility of marker groove in ﬁeld

Marker Speed 44 Time required for raise/lower cycle

Marker Extension 68 Correct offset for passes

Row Unit Adjustments 34

Opener Height 35 Seeding depth in tire tracks

Row Unit Down Pressure (Spring) 35 Level row units and consistent seeding depth in tire tracks

Disk Blade Adjustments 36 Consistent seeding depth

Disk Scraper Adjustments 36 Consistent seeding depth

Seed Firmer Adjustments 37 Consistent seed placement and coverage

Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) 38 Seeding depth.

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Opener Frame Down-Force

To properly adjust seeding depth, you need an understanding of how the opener frame, opener springs, disks and press wheels work. The opener frame adjustment affects all rows at once.

Refer to Figure 27 and Figure 28

The openers are mounted on a pivoting tube . A hydraulic cylinder mounted on a ﬂoating lug controls the openers. Springs on the opener bodies provide down pressure for the opener disks to cut a seed furrow. An adjustable pivot-stop pin limits the rotation of the ﬂoating lug and thereby controls spring length and down pressure on all openers.

Changing the position of the pivot-stop pin changes opener down-pressure across the drill. You can also change the spring length or mounting height of individual openers, such as in tire tracks.

Press wheels are mounted on the opener bodies behind the opener disks, and perform two functions:

• They close the furrow and ﬁrm the seed bed. To

provide consistent seed ﬁrming, the press wheels are free to move down from their normal operating position. This maintains pressing action even if the opener arm lifts at obstructions.

• The press wheels control opener depth. The higher

the press wheels run, the deeper seed is placed.

Pivot

Figure 27

Down-Pressure Decal

Point

818827C

Spring Down Pressure–All Openers

The amount of down pressure needed for the opener disks to penetrate the soil varies with ﬁeld conditions.

The objective in selecting a pivot-stop pin hole, and a press wheel height, is to achieve the desired planting depth while keeping the drill frame and the row unit frames level with the ground.

Note: The setting of the pivot-stop pin interacts with

the setting of the press wheel height. When adjusting one, recheck the other.

To increase or decrease all-rows spring down pressure:

1. Raise the drill (to free the pin).

2. Move the pivot-stop pin . The holes in the ﬂoating lug are lettered:

A provides the greatest down pressure and E provides the least.

As the pin is moved to hole for transport, keep records of what hole is optimal for ﬁelds and conditions worked.

Note: To maintain consistent opener down pressure, fully

extend the hydraulic cylinder each time you lower the openers.

Figure 28

Adjusting Down-Pressure Pin

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Marker Disk Angle Adjustment

Sharp Object Hazard:

Use caution when making adjustments in this area. Marker disks may be sharp.

Refer to Figure 29

To change angle of cut, and the width of the mark, loosen

⁄2-inch bolts holding disk assembly.

For a wider mark (W), increase the angle of the marker with respect to the tube . For a narrower mark (N),

reduce the angle.

You can also invert the disk blade on the hub to change the direction of throw.

Tighten bolts .

Note: The direction of travel (T) tends to drive the disk

angle to Wide. If bolts are not tight enough, or loosen over time, the disk will slip into the Wide mark conﬁguration.

Figure 29

Marker Disk Angle

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Row Unit Adjustments

Refer to Figure 30 (which depicts a row unit fully populated with all optional accessories [except scraper and Keeton®] supported for use with the 1300 and 1300F drills)

From front to back, a Great Plains 00 Series row unit can include the following capabilities (some optional):

1. Opener height adjustment: standard If a few rows need to run deeper, such as in tire tracks, the arm’s pivot point may be lowered. See “Opener Height” on page 35.

2. Single Down Pressure Spring: standard Each row unit is mounted on the drill as a pivoting arm which allows the row unit to independently move up and down. The adjustable spring provides the force to get the row unit and attachments into the soil. See “Row Unit Down Pressure (Spring)” on page 35.

3. Disc Blades: standard, 2 per row unit Double disc blades open a furrow, creating the seed bed. Spacers adjust the blades for a clean furrow. See “Disk Blade Adjustments” on page 36.

4. Seed delivery tube: standard No adjustments are necessary.

5. Disk Scraper: standard (not shown) In sticky soils, a scraper helps keep the opener disks operating freely. A slotted scraper is standard. A spring-loaded carbide scraper is optional. See “Carbide Disk Scraper” on page 55.

6. Seed ﬁrmer: seed ﬂap (not shown) standard:

Figure 30

00 Series Row Unit

26382

Seed-Lok® ﬁrming wheel (shown) Improves seed-soil contact. See “Seed-Lok® Seed Firmer Lock-Up” on page 37.

Keeton® seed ﬁrmer (not shown) Improves seed-soil contact, and provides a stable arm for a low-rate liquid fertilizer delivery tube. See See “Keeton® Seed Firmer Adjustment” on page 37.

7. Press wheels: standard (choice of types) These close the seed trench. The wheels also support the free end of the row unit, and provide the primary control over seeding depth. See “Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)” on page 38.

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Do not back up with row units in the ground. To do so will cause severe damage and row unit plugging.

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Opener Height

The depth to which the opener disk blades penetrate the soil is controlled in front by the tool bar and pivot (opener height), and in the back by the press wheel height.

If the actual ground level is lower for some rows, such as those in tire tracks, you can lower that row unit by lowering the pivot point.

Refer to Figure 31

1. Raise the drill just enough to relieve tension in the down-pressure spring.

2. Remove the bolt from the upper hole .

3. Re-position the arm at the lower hole , and secure with bolt.

Note: No spring tension or position adjustment is

required. The pivot holes are designed for neutral effect on spring tension (the bolt at the top end of the spring uses a hole that depends on spring length, and not opener height.)

Figure 31

Pivot Point Bolt Holes

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Row Unit Down Pressure (Spring)

For planting in tire tracks, and no-till conditions, you can increase spring pressure on individual or on all openers. Adjust the spring in conjunction with the subframe down-force, and opener height, to keep the top of the row unit parallel to the ground.

Adjusting pressure at the springs for all rows is not recommended. Use the opener frame pivot pin (page 32).

Refer to Figure 32 and Figure 33

To increase spring pressure:

1. Loosen jam nut at lower end of opener spring.

2. Tighten ﬂange against spring tension.

Note: Each1⁄4inch adjustment adds about 13 pounds of

force at opener disk (approximately 9 kg per cm). Do not tighten nut more than one inch (2.5 cm).

3. After adjusting, lock ﬂange nut in place with jam nut.

The length of the spring is factory-set to: 135⁄16inch (33.8 cm). The reference points for this length are the center of the upper/front clevis pin and the base of the lower/rear spring stop cup .

The factory preset length is recommended for conventional till and min-till conditions. Shorten it for rows in tire tracks or more difﬁcult min-till conditions. The minimum recommended length is: 125⁄16inch (31.3 cm).

Figure 32

Row Unit Spring Tension

Figure 33

00 Series Spring Length

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Disk Blade Adjustments

Opener disc angle and stagger is not adjustable, but disc-to-disc spacing is, and may need attention as discs experience normal wear. Spacers must be reset when blades are replaced.

Refer to Figure 34

The ideal spacing causes the blades to be in contact for about one inch. If you insert two pieces of paper between the blades, the gap between them should be 0 to 1.75 inch (0 to 4.4 cm).

If the contact region is signiﬁcantly larger or smaller (or there is no contact at all), it needs to be adjusted by moving one or more spacer washers. If the contact region varies with blade rotation, one or both blades is likely bent and in need of replacement.

Adjusting Disc Contact

Sharp Object Hazard:

Row unit disk blades may be sharp. Use caution when making adjustments in this area.

Refer to Figure 35

1. Raise the openers and lock them with the transport pin.

2. Remove the bolt retaining the opener disc on one side. Carefully remove the disc, noting how many spacers are outside the disk and inside the disk. Do not lose the hub components and spacer washers.

3. To reduce the spacing between the discs (the normal case), move one spacer washer from the inside to the outside of the disc.

4. Re-assemble and check disc contact.

Figure 34

Checking Disk Contact

Figure 35

Adjusting Disk Spacers

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Disk Scraper Adjustments

To keep opener disks turning freely, dirt scrapers are mounted between disks to clean as disks rotate. Standard 00 Series row units include a double-disk slotted scraper. A carbide scraper is optional (page 55).

Refer to Figure 36

As ﬁeld conditions vary, scrapers may need to be adjusted. In damp conditions, lower scrapers. If openers are not turning freely, raise scrapers. To adjust, loosen bolt and move scraper as needed.

Sharp Object Hazard:

Row unit disk blades may be sharp. Use caution when making adjustments in this area.

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Opener Disk Scraper

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Seed Firmer Adjustments

Depending on row option originally speciﬁed, 00 Series row units include a seed ﬂap or Seed-Lok®. An optional Keeton

The seed ﬂap requires no adjustment, but may need to be replaced if worn, and may need to be shortened if an optional seed ﬁrmer is added after initial delivery.

Sharp Object Hazard:

Row unit disk blades may be sharp. Use caution when making adjustments in this area.

To adjust the Keeton®seed ﬁrmer, lower the drill until the disks of the row units are resting on the ground.

Keeton® Seed Firmer Adjustment

The optional Keeton® Seed Firmer is an engineered polymer shape that slides down the seed trench. It traps seeds as they exit the seed tube and ﬁrms them into the bottom of the “V”.

Refer to Figure 37

The ﬁrmer is provided with a preset tension which is recommended for using the ﬁrst year. The tension screw can be tightened in subsequent years according to your needs. Firmers should provide just enough tension to push seeds to the bottom of the trench.

Seed-Lok® Seed Firmer Lock-Up Optional Seed-Lok® ﬁrming wheels provide additional

seed-to-soil contact. The wheels are spring loaded and do not require adjusting. In some wet and sticky conditions the wheels may accumulate soil. To avoid problems associated with this, you can lock-up the ﬁrmers.

Refer to Figure 38 (shown with an opener disk removed for clarity - this task can be performed with disks mounted)

To lock up Seed-Lok® wheels:

1. Pull catch wire aside .

2. Pull ﬁrming-wheel arm up and release wire to

seed ﬁrmer may be ordered separately.

catch arm.

Figure 37

Keeton® Seed Firmer

26390

Figure 38

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Seed-Lok® LockUp

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Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)

Refer to Figure 39

Set opener seeding depth by adjusting press-wheel height .

To adjust, ﬁrst raise openers slightly, then lift and slide T handles on top of openers Adjust all press wheels to the same height.

• For more shallow seeding, slide T handles forward

• For deeper seeding, slide T handles backward

If press wheels are lifting off ground, increase down pressure at the opener frame (page 32).

If press wheels are digging into ground, reduce down pressure at the opener frame.

toward implement.

away from implement.

Figure 39

Adjusting Opener Depth

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Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

Uneven seed spacing or

uneven stand

Opener disks not turning

freely

Actual seeding rate

is different than desired

Excessive seed cracking Use slower drive type and open seed cup doors to a wider position.

Acremeter doesn’t

measure accurately

Check for plugging in seed cup.

Check if seed tubes are plugged.

Reduce ground speed.

Check that opener disks turn freely.

Use a faster drive type and close seed cup doors to narrower position.

Check if opener frame has too little down pressure to penetrate soil. Increase down pressure on openers if necessary. See “Opener Frame Down-Force” on page 32.

Check if opener frame has too much down pressure, and rows are not running level. Decrease down pressure if necessary. See “Opener Frame Down-Force” on page 32.

Check for trash or mud buildup on Seed-Lok® wheels. Lock up if necessary. See “Seed-Lok® Seed Firmer Lock-Up” on page 37.

Chain skipping check for loose idlers and excess slack.

End Wheel slippage conditions may be too wet for planting.

Check for trash or mud buildup between disks.

Check disk scraper adjustment (standard slotted scraper.)

Check for trash or mud buildup on disk scrapers.

Check disk bearings.

Check opener frame for possible damage.

If opener disks turn freely by hand but not in ﬁeld, reduce down pressure. See “Opener Frame Down-Force” on page 32.

Check presswheel adjustment for seeding depth. See “Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)” on page 38.

Check tire pressure. See “Tire Inﬂation Chart” on page 58.

Check end wheels. Proper size is 7.5 x 20, 4-ply Rib Implement.

Check for buildup of seed treatment. Regularly clean off buildup.

Check seed rate setting. See Seed Rate Manual.

Consider your seed weight. Seed rate charts are based on average seed weights.

Meter readings are not precise. Acremeters are factory-programmed for average drill swath, but not particular row spacings. Also, they include a compensation for nominal wheel slippage that may vary from your conditions.

Check tire size and pressure. See “Tire Inﬂation Chart” on page 58.

Check planting operation for excessive overlap or gaps between passes.

Check that your acremeter is for your drill. Verify revolutions per acre when display is active. See “Acremeter Operation” on page 27.

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Problem Solution

Uneven seeding depth See “Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)” on page 38.

See “Opener Frame Down-Force” on page 32.

Check that drill tongue matches tractor drawbar height. See “Hitch Preparation” on page 13.

Chain debris/retainer clip Be sure retainer clip is facing opposite way of chain travel.

Press wheel not

compacting the soil as desired

Grain box not emptying

evenly

Press wheel or openers

plugging

Seed cup sprockets

locked up or seed drive shaft twisted

Openers drill too deep

(Bulldozing)

Openers raise when

tractor hydraulic lever is held forward and lower when lever is held back

Opener frames do not

ﬂoat over uneven terrain

Marker Disk Not Marking Marker arm cylinder may not be fully extended. Move circuit remote lever in opener

Markers Won’t Unfold Transport pins may be in place. See page 26 for safe ﬁeld preparation steps.

Markers Won’t Fold Sequence valve speed adjusters (needle valves) may be too tight or closed. Readjust

Marker Movements Tardy,

Sudden, Jerky or Unexpected

Reset presswheel depth. See “Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)” on page 38.

Increase down pressure. See “Opener Frame Down-Force” on page 32.

Certain models do not have the same number of seed cups between each bulkhead divider. The section with more seed cups empties faster.

Consider soil conditions. Drilling in damp or wet conditions can increase this problem.

Reduce down pressure. See “Opener Frame Down-Force” on page 32.

Do not back up or allow drill to roll backward with openers in ground.

Check Seed-Lok® wheels for mud accumulation. Lock up wheels if necessary. See “Seed-Lok® Seed Firmer Lock-Up” on page 37.

Check for foreign material lodged in seed cup sprockets.

Check for buildup of dried liquid insecticide in seed cups. Remove the build up by disassembling each seed cup and scraping the foreign substance from the turning surfaces.

If operating at high down-pressures, See “Opener Frame Down-Force” on page 32.

Reduce down pressure on openers. See “Opener Frame Down-Force” on page 32.

Check presswheel adjustment. See “Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)” on page 38.

Reverse hydraulic hoses at tractor quick couplers.

Check that hydraulic circuit is in Neutral.

lower direction brieﬂy.

Marker disk angle may need adjustment for conditions. See page 33.

Sequence valve speed adjusters (needle valves) may be too tight or closed. Readjust to increase marker unfold speed.

to increase marker fold speed.

Check all hoses and ﬁttings for leaks and loose connections. Check tractor hydraulic oil level. Check all bolts and pins. Perform a circuit bleed (page 43) if any hydraulic problems were corrected.

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Maintenance and Lubrication

General Information

Proper servicing and maintenance is the key to long implement life. With careful and systematic inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, downtime and repair.

Always turn off and remove the tractor key before making any adjustments or performing any maintenance.

You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed under a falling implement. Always have frame sufﬁciently blocked up when working on, and particularly under implement.

Escaping ﬂuid under pressure can have sufﬁcient pressure to penetrate the skin. Check all hydraulic lines and ﬁttings before applying pressure. Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible. Use paper or cardboard, not body parts, and wear heavy gloves to check for suspected leaks. If an accident occurs, seek immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this type of injury.

After using drill for several hours, check all bolts to be sure they are tight.

1. Securely block drill before working on it.

2. Lubricate areas listed under “Lubrication” on page 47.

3. Clean any ﬁttings that do not take grease.

4. Inﬂate tires as speciﬁed on “Tire Inﬂation Chart”on page 58.

5. Inspect hydraulic hoses for cuts, cracks and aging. Check ﬁttings for evidence of leaks.

6. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. See “Safety Decals” on page 6.

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Maintenance

Bleeding Hydraulics

To function properly, the hydraulics must be free of air. If hydraulics have not been bled, they will operate with jerky, uneven motions and could cause wings to drop rapidly during folding or unfolding. If hydraulics were not bled during initial implement setup or if you replace a part in hydraulic system during the life of the drill, complete the following procedures.

High Pressure Fluid Hazard:

Negative Tongue Weight Hazard:

Bleed only at:

JIC (Joint Industry Conference, 37° ﬂare) or NPT (National Pipe Thread, tapered thread) ﬁttings.

Never bleed at:

ORB (O-Ring Boss) or QD (Quick Disconnect) ﬁttings.

Check hydraulic ﬂuid level in tractor reservoir and ﬁll to proper level. Add ﬂuid to system as needed.

Hydraulic System Capacity

System capacity for the lift (only) cylinder system is:

0.45 gallon (1.7 liters).

Capacity for lift plus markers is:

0.67 gallon (2.5 liters)

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Bleeding Lift and Marker Hydraulics

To function properly, the hydraulics must be free of air. With air in the system, the hydraulics will move in jerky, uneven motions. If you install or replace a hydraulic component, follow these steps.

1. Check the ﬂuid level in the tractor hydraulic reservoir. Bleeding the hydraulics with a low ﬂuid level will draw air into the system.

Refer to Figure 40 (depicting a cylinder support block - you

Crushing and Sharp Object Hazards:

Keep all persons well clear of markers during lift/lower marker fold/unfold operations. Un-pinned markers fold and unfold when the lift circuit is extended or retracted. Markers have multiple pinch points. Lowering arms can crush. Marker disks are sharp.

can also set the cylinder vertically, pinned in the mount)

2. If markers are installed, disconnect the rod ends of both cylinders and lay the markers on the ground. Support the cylinders so that the rod ends are free of obstructions.

Refer to Figure 41

3. Lower the openers to the ground. Unpin the rod end of the cylinder from the ﬂoating lug. Wire, block up, or otherwise safely support the cylinder so the rod will not contact anything when fully extended.

4. Operate the lift circuit to retract the lift cylinder. If markers are installed, this will also retract one marker cylinder.

5. Loosen a JIC or NPT connection between the hoses and ﬁttings of:

• lift cylinder base end (cylinder retracted)

• marker cylinder base end (cylinder retracted)

Figure 40

Marker Cylinder Bleed

Note: When bleeding cylinders, begin with them

retracted (loosening base end connection), and end with them extended (loosening rod end connection).

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6. With the tractor idling, slowly work the tractor remote lever as if extending the lift cylinder. As oil seeps from a ﬁtting, stop extension and tighten each hose connection.

7. Continue working the lever until the lift cylinder and active marker cylinder rods are completely extended.

8. Loosen a JIC or NPT connection between the hoses and

• lift cylinder rod-end ﬁtting

• marker cylinder rod end

9. With the tractor idling, slowly work the tractor remote lever in the opposite direction as if retracting the lift cylinder. As oil seeps from a ﬁtting, stop retraction and tighten each hose connection.

10. If markers are installed, repeat step 4 through step 9 for the other marker side.

11. Reconnect the marker cylinders. Cycle the system to fold and lock each marker with its pin.

Figure 41

Opener Lift Cylinder Supported

16675

12. Continue working the lever until the lift cylinder is completely extended. Re-pin the cylinder to the ﬂoating lug.

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Marker Maintenance

Marker Speed Adjustment

Refer to Figure 42

Adjust folding speed for dual markers with hex adjustment screws on sequence valve body. There is an adjustment screw for raising speed and one for lowering speed . You can identify adjustment screws by markings stamped in the valve body.

Turn adjustment screws clockwise to decrease folding speed and counterclockwise to increase folding speed. With tractor idling at normal operating speed, adjust marker folding to a safe speed. Excessive folding speed could damage markers and void the warranty.

After adjusting folding speed, tighten jam nuts on hex adjustment screws to hold settings.

Marker Shear Bolt

Refer to Figure 43

If a marker gets caught or hits an obstruction, it is designed to fail a Grade 5 shear bolt at the fold, pivot on a pin, and swing back. If the bolt shears, chances are the washers and lock nut will be lost as well.

The replacement parts are:

802-197C HHCS 5/16-18X2 3/4 GR5

803-011C NUT LOCK 5/16-18 PLT

804-010C WASHER FLAT 5/16 USS PLT

Install the replacement bolt from implement front.

Crushing and Sharp Object Hazards:

Figure 42

Marker Extension Adjustment

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Equipment Damage Risk:

Using a lower Grade bolt can result in nuisance shears. Using a higher Grade bolt can result in machine damage. Using lower strength washers can result in machine damage. Using a plain nut can result in non-shear arm swings as the nut loosens.

If exact replacement parts are not immediately available, temporarily substitute a metric M8 Class 8.8 bolt, heavy duty washers and lock nut. If a lock nut is not available, insert a split lock washer in between the nut and the rear ﬂat washer.

Marker Grease Seal Cap Check

If grease-seal cap for marker-disk-hub bearings is damaged or missing, disassemble and clean hub. Repack with grease and install a new seal or grease cap.

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Marker Shear Bolt

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Chain Maintenance

Inspect and lubricate chains regularly. The slack of new chains tends to increase during the ﬁrst few hours of operation due to seating.

All chains are #40 roller chains.

Chain Slack

Check slack within the ﬁrst 8 hours of operation and tighten idlers as necessary.

Refer to Figure 44, which, for clarity, greatly exaggerates slack, and omits the idlers.

1. Measure the span for allowable slack:

Locate the longest span of each chain (usually the span which does not run through the idlers). The ideal slack is between 2% and 4% of the span. For example: A slack of 1 cm is appropriate for a 30 cm span.

Measuring Chain Slack

Figure 44

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2. Measure the current slack :

Acting at a right angle to the chain span at the center of the span, deﬂect the chain in both directions with a force of about 9 pounds (4 kg). The slack is the distance of the movement.

3. Adjust the idlers for ideal slack.

Whenever mounting a chain, make sure the clip at the removable link is oriented to minimize snags.

Refer to Figure 45

Install clip with open end facing away from direction of chain travel (shown by gray arrows in chain routing diagrams).

Figure 45

Chain Clip Orientation

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Seed Flap Replacement

Current Style Flaps

1. Remove one opener disc for easier seed ﬂap replacement.

Refer to Figure 46

2. To replace pull the seed ﬂap up out of metal bracket.

3. Push new seed ﬂap down through metal bracket until seed ﬂap is in place.

Pull Up

Metal Bracket

Older Style Flaps

Refer to Figure 47

To replace a seed ﬂap use a needle nose or similar tool and squeeze the tabs together. Pull plastic seed

1 3

ﬂap down out of metal bracket .

Push new seed ﬂap up through metal bracket until

tabs on seed ﬂap snap in place.

1 3

Figure 46

Seed Flap Replacement

18945

Figure 47

Seed Tube Flap

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Lubrication

Intervals

Multi-purpose spray lubricant

Multi-purpose grease lubricant

Multi-purpose oil lubricant

Inspection

34208

(operating hours)

at which service is required

Drive Shaft Clutch

2 zerks total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges

Also smear grease on clutch engagement.

Opener Frame Pivots

1 bushing each end; 2 total

Type of Lubrication: Oil Quantity: Coat thoroughly

Fertilizer Shaft Bearings (1300F only)

1 zerk each bearing, 2 per shaft; 2 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until resistance is felt

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16674

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Small Seeds Shaft Bearing (Option)

1 zerk total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges

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Marker Arm Pivot (Option)

1 zerk each side, 2 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges

Felt Barrier Seals (1300F only)

1 seal at each shaft end, 2 total

Type of Lubrication: Oil Quantity: Soak seal

36281

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Seed Cup Drive Shaft Sprocket

1 sliding sprocket Type of Lubrication: Oil Quantity: Coat thoroughly

Move the Seed Rate adjustment handle back and forth to get oil into the square bore. Perform this with seed box empty, or handle may be difﬁcult to set to 100.

12126

Clutch Shaft Input Chain

As Required

1 chain

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity: Coat thoroughly

Slack:1⁄2inch (13 mm) in top span

Main Seed Jackshaft Input Chain

As Required

1 chain

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity: Coat thoroughly

Slack:1⁄2inch (13 mm) in top span

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Main Seed Meter Drive Chain

As Required

1 chain

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity: Coat thoroughly

Slack:1⁄2inch (13 mm) in top span

16686

Fertilizer Range Chain (1300F only)

As Required

1 chain

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity: Coat thoroughly

Slack:1⁄2inch (13 mm) in front span

Fertilizer Transmission Chain (1300F only)

As Required

1 chain

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity: Coat thoroughly

Slack:1⁄4inch (6 mm) in top span

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Fertilizer Meter Drive Chain (1300F only)

As Required

1 chain

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity: Coat thoroughly

Slack:1⁄2inch (13 mm) in top span

16381

Small Seeds Jackshaft Input Chain (Option)

As Required

1 chain

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity: Coat thoroughly

Slack:1⁄2inch (13 mm) in top span

Small Seeds Meter Drive Chain (Option)

As Required

1 chain

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity: Coat thoroughly

Slack:1⁄4inch (6 mm) in front span

17052

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End Wheel Bearings

2-3 Years

2 races each of 2 wheels; 4 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack

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Options

Field Markers

This kit provides a left and right marker for providing precise pass-to-pass row alignment. The hydraulically operated markers share the lift circuit, so no additional remotes are required. The included sequence valve automatically deploys one side, then the other, with each lift/lower cycle.

Description Part Number

13’ EW Row Marker Assy 113-935A

Seed Box Agitator

An optional agitator can be added to the main seed box. The agitator stirs the seed directly above the metering cups. The agitator helps prevent bridging of light, ﬂuffy seeds and separates soybeans that are sticky with innoculant.

Description Part Number

1300 AGIT UPGRADE BDL 6 175-205A

1300 AGIT UPGRADE BDL 7 1/2 175-206A

1300 AGIT UPGRADE BDL 10 175-207A

Seed Tube Plug (Main Seeds)

This plug stops seed ﬂow from the main seed box above the meter. Order one per row to be set inactive.

Description Part Number

Fluted Feed Meter Plug 817-087C

36280

12682

26279

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Fertilizer

These kits upgrade a Model 1300 to a 1300F. They add an independent fertilizer drive system, fertilizer metering system, and divide the main seed box into seed and fertilizer compartments. The kits include a ﬂat divider, providing 60% seed and 40% fertilizer, or 100% and 0%. For other ratios, also order an offset box divider.

Description Part Number

1300 FERT UPGRADE 6 175-209A

1300 FERT UPGRADE 7 1/2 175-210A

1300 FERT UPGRADE 10 175-211A

See “Fertilizer Box Operation” on page 23 and Seed Rate Manual.

16464

Offset Box Divider

This reversible divider replaces the standard 1300F ﬂat 60/40 partition, and supports application at: 100% seed, 0% fertilizer, 68% seed, 32% fertilizer, or; 55% seed, 45% fertilizer.

Order 4 dividers per box, 8 per drill.

Description Part Number

1300F Offset Divider 817-322C

See “Applying Seed and Fertilizer” on page 23.

Small Seeds Attachment

These kits deliver the smallest seeds evenly and gently. A kit adds to each main seed box: a clutched drive line, a second seed box, small seed ﬂuted feeder cups, seed drop tubes for each row, and all necessary hardware.

Small Seeds capability may be speciﬁed on the initial drill order (Sequence No. 91 or 93), or added later.

Description Part Number

1300 SML SDS PKG 6 133-075A

1300 SML SDS PKG 7.5 133-076A

1300 SML SDS PKG 10 133-077A

16669

26499

See “Weights for Tractor Requirements” on page 19 for weight added to drill. See “Loading Materials” on page 21 and Seed Rate Manual.

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Removable Partition

This partition reduces side-to-side seed ﬂow in the small seeds box. This can prevent seed pileup when drilling across slopes and in other situations where the seed is particularly ﬂuid. Order one per partition.

Description

RMVBL SMALL SEED BOX PARTITION 123-409D

Part

Number

Seed Tube Plug (Small Seeds)

This plug stops seed ﬂow from the small seeds box above the meter. Order one per row to set inactive.

Description Part Number

SML SDS CUP PLUG 133-315H

17028

27407

Carbide Disk Scraper

Slotted scrapers are standard.

Optional carbide disk scrapers are spring-loaded and require no periodic adjustment. Scrapers are compatible with the standard seed ﬂap and Seed-Lok®, but not Keeton®.

Description Part Number

SPRING SCRAPER ASSEMBLY 121-781A

See “Scraper Installation” on page 67.

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Seed Firmers

The standard 1300 and 1300F drill includes seed ﬂaps. A choice of ﬁrmers is an option in the product bundles, or may be ﬁeld installed as kits. Only one type of seed ﬁrmer may be installed at the same time. Order one ﬁrmer kit per opener.

Seed-Lok® Seed Firmer

Description Part Number

Series Seed-Lok® kit 122-193K

For operations, see “Seed Firmer Adjustments” on page 37.

Keeton® Seed Firmer

Description Part Number

Keeton® seed ﬁrmer (per opener) 890-810C

For operations, see “Seed Firmer Adjustments” on page 37.

Hydraulic Cylinder Kit

For older drills where this was not standard, an optional kit is available to provide lift hydraulics. The kit contains all parts needed to operate the openers, including a hydraulic cylinder, hoses and ﬁttings.

For information on installing the kit, see “Installing Drill Hydraulics” on page 69.

12677

26390

16649

Description Part Number

13’ EW CYLINDER KIT 175-174A

Press Wheels

A variety of single and dual press wheels are available, as bundle options at the time of initial drill order. Kits are not presently available to convert these in the ﬁeld. Parts may be ordered to do so.

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Appendix A Reference Information

Speciﬁcations and Capacities

Standard Models 1300

Model 1300-1610 1300-2175 1300-2606

Row Count

Row Spacing

Nominal Width

Swath

Transport Width

Transport/Field Length

Height (no Markers)

Height (with Markers)

Minimum Tractor Req.

Hitch

Tool Bar

Hydraulic Circuits

Hydraulic Power Required

with Markers

Minimum Weight, Empty

Maximum Weight, Full

Row Travel (Up - Down)

Transport Clearance

Gauge wheel Tires

160 inches (406.4 cm) 158 inches (400.1 cm) 156 inches (396.2 cm)

3,500 pounds (1570 kg) 3,700 pounds (1680 kg) 4,200 pounds (1880 kg)

7,000 pounds (3170 kg) 7,200 pounds (3280 kg) 7,700 pounds (3490 kg)

16 Rows 21 Rows 26 Rows

10 inches (25.4 cm) 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) 6 inches (15.2 cm)

13 feet (4.0 m)

15 feet 7 inches (4.74 m)

12 feet 6 inches (3.81 m)

5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)

8 feet 7 inches (2.61 m)

65 hp (50 kW)

Pull-Type 1 or 1-1/8 inch pin

3 × 3 × 5/16 inch (18 × 18 × 1 cm)

Closed-Center or Open-Center, 1 Remote

2250 psi, 2 gal/min (155 bar, 8 litres/min)

2250 psi, 5 gal/min (155 bar, 19 litres/min)

4 inches up and down (+10 cm; -10 cm)

9 inches (23 cm)

7.5 × 20 4-Ply Rib Implement

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Fertilizer Models 1300F

Model 1300F-1610 1300F-2175 1300F-2606

Row Count

Row Spacing

Nominal Width

Swath

Transport Width

Transport/Field Length

Height (no Markers)

Height (with Markers)

Minimum Tractor Req.

Hitch

Tool Bar

Hydraulic Circuits

Hydraulic Power Required

with Markers

Minimum Weight, Empty

Maximum Weight, Full

Row Travel (Up - Down)

Transport Clearance

Gauge wheel Tires

160 inches (406.4 cm) 158 inches (400.1 cm) 156 inches (396.2 cm)

3,900 pounds (1760 kg) 4,100 pounds (1880 kg) 4,600 pounds (2090 kg)

7,400 pounds (3370 kg) 7,700 pounds (3480 kg) 8,100 pounds (3690 kg)

16 Rows 21 Rows 26 Rows

10 inches (25.4 cm) 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) 6 inches (15.2 cm)

13 feet (4.0 m)

15 feet 7 inches (4.74 m)

12 feet 6 inches (3.81 m)

5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)

8 feet 7 inches (2.61 m)

65 hp (50 kW)

Pull-Type 1 or 1-1/8 inch pin

3 × 3 × 5/16 inch (18 × 18 × 1 cm)

Closed-Center or Open-Center, 1 Remote

2250 psi, 2 gal/min (155 bar, 8 litres/min)

2250 psi, 5 gal/min (155 bar, 19 litres/min)

4 inches up and down (+10 cm; -10 cm)

9 inches (23 cm)

7.5 × 20 4-Ply Rib Implement

Tire Inﬂation Chart

Tire Inﬂation Chart Tire Warranty Information

Tire Size Inﬂation

7.5 x 20, 4ply Rib Implement

28 psi

193 kPa

All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer of the tire. Tire warranty information is found online at the manufacturer’s websites listed below. For assistance or information, contact your nearest Authorized Farm Tire Retailer. Manufacturer Website Firestone www.ﬁrestoneag.com Gleason www.gleasonwheel.com Titan www.titanintl.com

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Torque Values Chart

Bolt Size

in-tpi

⁄4-20

⁄4-28

⁄16-18

⁄16-24

⁄8-16

⁄8-24

⁄16-14

⁄16-20

⁄2-13

⁄2-20

⁄16-12

⁄16-18

⁄8-11

⁄8-18

⁄4-10

⁄4-16

⁄8-9

⁄8-14

1-8

1-12

⁄8-7

⁄8-12

⁄4-7

⁄4-12

⁄8-6

⁄8-12

⁄2-6

⁄2-12

Bolt Head Identiﬁcation

Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9

N-m

ft-lb

7.4 11 16

8.5 13 18

15 24 33

17 26 37

27 42 59

31 47 67

43 67 95

49 75 105

66 105 145

75 115 165

95 150 210

105 165 235

130 205 285

150 230 325

235 360 510

260 405 570

225 585 820

250 640 905

340 875 1230

370 955 1350

480 1080 1750

540 1210 1960

680 1520 2460

750 1680 2730

890 1990 3230

1010 2270 3680

1180 2640 4290

1330 2970 4820

N-m N-m

5.6 8 12

61014 5 811

11 17 25 12 19 27

13 19 27 13 21 29

20 31 44 24 39 53

22 35 49 29 45 62

32 49 70 42 67 93

36 55 78 44 70 97

49 76 105 66 77 105

55 85 120 68 105 150

70 110 155 73 115 160

79 120 170 105 165 230

97 150 210 115 180 245

110 170 240 145 230 300

170 265 375 165 260 355

190 295 420 205 325 450

165 430 605 230 480 665

185 475 670 355 560 780

250 645 910 390 610 845

275 705 995 705 1120 1550

355 795 1290 785 1240 1710

395 890 1440 1270 1950 2700

500 1120 1820 1380 2190 3220

555 1240 2010

655 1470 2380

745 1670 2710

870 1950 3160

980 2190 3560

Bolt Head Identiﬁcation

Bolt Size

ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb

mm x pitch

M 5 X 0.8

M 6 X 1

M 8 X 1.25

M 8 X 1

M10 X 1.5

M10 X 0.75

M12 X 1.75

M12 X 1.5

M12 X 1

M14 X 2

M14 X 1.5

M16 X 2

M16 X 1.5

M18 X 2.5

M18 X 1.5

M20 X 2.5

M20 X 1.5

M24 X 3

M24 X 2

M30 X 3.5

M30 X 2

M36 X 3.5

M36 X 2

a. in-tpi = nominal thread diameter in inches-threads per inch

b. N· m = newton-meters

c. mm x pitch = nominal thread diameter in mm x thread pitch

d. ft-lb = foot pounds

5.8 8.8 10.9

N-m N-m N-m

357

71115

17 26 36

18 28 39

33 52 72

39 61 85

58 91 125

60 95 130

90 105 145

92 145 200

99 155 215

145 225 315

155 240 335

195 310 405

220 350 485

280 440 610

310 650 900

480 760 1050

525 830 1150

960 1510 2100

1060 1680 2320

1730 2650 3660

1880 2960 4100

946

Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise speciﬁed use torque values listed above.

25199m

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Chain Routing

Gray arrows show chain direction.

End Wheel to Main Jackshaft Chain

Slack : 1.25in (3.2cm)

47T

17T

19T

Main Jackshaft to Main Seed Jackshaft Chain

Slack : 1in (2.5cm)

23T

28014

72T

34T

23T

14T

12T

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Main Seed Jackshaft to Meter Drive Chain

Slack : 0.5in (13mm)

15T

12T

28015

Fertilizer Range Chain

Slack : 0.5in (13mm)

44T

16T

12T

28016

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Fertilizer Transmission Chain

Slack : 0.25in (6mm)

20T

21T

22T

12T

19T

18T

17T

12T

Fertilizer Meter Drive Chain

Slack : 1 in (2.5 cm)

28017

30T

12T

28018

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Small Seeds Chains

If Agitator also installed, see page 64. Slack Jackshaft Input : 2in (5.1cm) Small Seeds Meter Drive : 0.25in (6mm)

27T

12T

17T

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Agitator Chain

Slack Agitator only : 1.75in (4.4cm) Agitator and Small Seeds : 2.25in (5.7cm)

17T

Agitator & Small Seeds

Agitator Only

17T

12T

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Hydraulic Diagrams

Opener Lift (No Markers)

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Opener Lift and Markers (Option)

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Appendix B Initial Setup

Acremeter Installation

Refer to Figure 48

The acremeter may be supplied for shaft or frame mount. For shaft mount, see the acremeter manual included with the drill for installation instructions.

See “Acremeter Operation” on page 27.

Scraper Installation

Optional carbide disk scrapers are not factory installed. To install them in the ﬁeld:

1. Remove one or both disk blades to gain safe access to the mount. Note the position of bushings and spacers for correct reassembly (page 36).

2. Remove the existing slotted scraper.

Refer to Figure 49

3. If Seed-Lok® is present, or also being mounted, do not use the hex nut supplied with the scraper, and place the lock washer under the bolt head.

4. Place the ﬂat washer on the bolt .

5. Insert the bolt through the scraper blades , the spacer , and the mount . Secure with lock washer and hex nut (If Seed-Lok® is present, screw bolt into thread hole in Seed-Lok®).

6. If the blade spring was not pre-assembled, connect it between the upper holes of the blades .

7. Tighten bolt .

8. Remount the removed disk blade.

6 7

2 1

2 3

4 3

Figure 48

Acremeters

34937 34776

Figure 49

Scraper Installation

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Marker Setup

Marker extension needs to be set up prior to ﬁrst use, and whenever the marker disk is inverted (page 33) or the disk angle is signiﬁcantly changed.

Refer to Figure 50

To set up extension for a marker side:

1. Unfold the marker side in ﬁeld conditions. See “Marker Operation (Option)” on page 26.

2. Lower the drill and openers. Pull forward ten feet (3 m) or so.

3. At a right angle to the marker or opener furrow, measure the distance between these two furrows. For precise one-row offset of opposing passes the marker extension values should be:

Drill Model Marker Extension

1300-1610

1300F-1610

1300-2175

1300F-2175

1300-2606

1300F-2606

To adjust marker extension:

4. Loosen the nuts on the U-bolts that secure the marker mount to the drill mainframe.

5. Slide the mount left or right to obtain the desired marker extension. Secure the U-bolts.

85.0 inches (215.9 cm)

82.5 inches (209.6 cm)

81/0 inches (205.7 cm)

Figure 50

Marker Extension

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Installing Drill Hydraulics

Older production of the model 1300 and 1300F did not include drill hydraulics. These older drills require a hydraulic cylinder with:

•a 31⁄2 or 4inch (8.9 to 10.2 cm) bore,

• an 8inch (20.3 cm) stroke and;

• a 20

A cylinder, hoses and ﬁttings are available through your Great Plains dealer. For ordering information, see “Hydraulic Cylinder Kit” on page 56.

If hydraulics have not been installed, follow these steps.

Refer to Figure 51

1. Mount the cylinder base end over the lug on the drill

2. If the cylinder hoses are already attached and the

3. Install elbow ﬁttings in the cylinder ports.

4. Connect the female end of the hydraulic hoses to the

5. Route the hoses along the drill tongue and through

6. Perform the hydraulic bleed per the instructions on

7. Connect and pin the rod end clevis to the ﬂoating lug

8. Secure all pins with cotter keys, hairpin clips or other

⁄4inch (51.4 cm) pin-to-pin retracted length.

tongue. Pin it in position.

assembly is fully charged with hydraulic ﬂuid, skip to step 7.

ﬁttings.

the hose holder.

page 42.

on the opener frame.

means.

Figure 51

Opener Lift Cylinder

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Warranty

Great Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated warrants to the original purchaser that this seeding equipment will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use; 90 days for commercial or rental purposes. This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Great Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part. Great Plains reserves the right to inspect any equipment or part which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Great Plains’ judgement shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal maintenance or care, or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliability, or which has been used for a purpose for which the product is not designed. This Warranty shall not apply if the product is towed at a speed in excess of 20 miles per hour.

Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty adjustments must by made through such dealer. Great Plains reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice.

This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Great Plains liable for damages of any kind, direct, consequential, or contingent, to property. Furthermore, Great Plains shall not be liable for damages resulting from any cause beyond its reasonable control. This Warranty does not extend to loss of crops, losses caused by harvest delays or any expense or loss for labor, supplies, rental machinery or for any other reason.

No other warranty of any kind whatsoever, express or implied, is made with respect to this sale; and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which exceed the obligations set forth in this written warranty are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this sale.

This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Great Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated within 10 days from the date of original purchase.

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Index

acremeter ........................................... 67

acremeter, operation .......................... 27

address .............................................. 12

adjustment items ................................ 31

adjustment screw ............................... 44

A-E holes .................................... 20, 32

A-E, holes .......................................... 17

agitator ............................................... 53

back up ....................................... 22, 28

blades, opener ................................... 36

bleeding hydraulics ..................... 42,43

bounce, opener .................................. 28

cage, safety .......................................... 4

capacities ........................................... 57

capacities, seed/fertilizer .................... 23

capacity, hydraulic system .................. 42

carbide scraper .....................34, 36, 55

CAUTION, deﬁned ............................... 1

chain clip ............................................ 45

chain maintenance ............................. 45

chain routing ...................................... 60

checklists

field operations ............................. 28

pre-setup ...................................... 13

pre-start ........................................ 16

transport ....................................... 19

chemicals ............................................. 2

children .....................................3

clean-out door .................................... 21

clean-out, fertilizer ....................... 24,29

clean-out, main box ............................ 29

clean-out, meters ............................... 21

clean-out, small seeds ....................... 30

clevis, hitch.........................................13

clips, seed box ................................... 25

clutch operation .................................. 16

connections, electrical ........................ 14

consumption ....................................... 28

customer service ................................ 12

cylinder ............................................... 69

,4,30

DANGER, deﬁned ................................ 1

decals ................................................... 6

Decals,Caution

Tires Not A Step ............................. 9

28 PSI Tire Pressure .................... 10

Decals,Danger

Cannot Read English ..................... 8

Moving Chain ................................. 7

Possible Chemical Hazard ............. 8

Decals,Warning

Excessive Speed Hazard ............... 9

High Pressure Fluid ........................ 9

Negative Tongue Weight ................ 8

deﬁnitions ........................................... 12

depth, inconsistent ............................. 28

depth, seeding ................................... 38

description, drill .................................. 11

dew shield .......................................... 25

disk angle, marker ............................. 33

disk scrapers...................................... 36

divider ................................................ 54

dividers .............................................. 21

dividers, fertilizer ................................ 23

door, fertilizer clean-out ..................... 29

down pressure, openers .................... 32

down-pressure ................................... 20

drill weight .......................................... 19

ear protection ....................................... 2

electrical connections ........................ 14

extension, marker .............................. 68

fertilizer clean-out ........................24,29

fertilizer compartment ........................ 23

fertilizer drive ..................................... 54

fertilizer loading ...........................21,24

ﬁre ........................................................ 1

ﬁrmers, seed ...................................... 56

ﬂap, seed ........................................... 46

ﬂap, seed/fertilizer.............................. 24

ﬂap, spill ............................................. 24

folding speed, markers ...................... 44

Great Plains Mfg ................................ 12

handles, seed rate ............................. 21

handle, seed cup ............................... 29

headphones ......................................... 2

hearing ................................................. 2

height, press wheel ......................22, 38

high pressure ﬂuids ............................. 2

hitch ................................................... 13

hitch loads ........................................... 3

hitching ........................................13,14

hitching, required ............................... 21

holes A-E .....................................20, 32

hookup, hydraulic ............................... 15

hoses, hydraulic ................................. 69

hub, lock-up ....................................... 18

hydraulic bleeding .............................. 42

hydraulic cylinder kit .......................... 56

hydraulic ﬂuid capacity....................... 42

hydraulic hoses .................................. 69

hydraulic safety .................................... 2

Important, deﬁned .............................. 12

intended usage .................................. 11

jack ..............................................13,30

jack, tongue ....................................... 14

JIC ..................................................... 42

Keeton ......................................... 37,56

km/h, planting ..................................... 28

km/h, transport ................................... 19

kPa .....................................................58

latches, clean-out ...............................24

latches, fertilizer clean-out..................29

leaks ....................................... 2, 16,42

left-hand, deﬁned ...............................12

level .................................................... 28

lift hydraulics.......................................56

lights .............................................. 3,14

loading fertilizer ........................... 21, 24

loading materials ................................21

loading small seeds ............................21

lock-out hub ................................. 18, 22

lock-up, Seed-Lok .............................. 37

lock, transport .....................................17

lowering openers ................................ 20

main seed clean-out ...........................29

manuals ..............................................11

mark width ..........................................33

markers ..........................18,26, 53,68

medical assistance ...............................2

models, drill ........................................11

mph, planting ......................................28

negative tongue weight ........ 13,14,30

Note, deﬁned ...................................... 12

NPT ....................................................42

opener depth ......................................38

opener frame ............................... 20,32

opener height ..................................... 35

opener lift/lower ..................................17

opener operation ................................20

opener seeding depth ........................38

opener springs ...................................35

ORB ...................................................42

owners manual ...................................11

parking ...............................................30

partition, fertilizer ................................23

partition, small seeds .........................55

parts ................................................... 12

parts manual ......................................11

pest control .........................................30

phone ................................................. 12

pin, down-pressure .............................20

pin, marker transport ..........................18

pin, pivot-stop .............................. 17,32

pivot-stop ............................................17

pivot-stop pin ...................................... 32

planting depth, factors ........................ 31

planting speed .................................... 28

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plug, main seed.................................. 53

plug, small seeds ............................... 55

press-wheel height ...................... 22, 38

protective clothing ................................ 2

psi ...................................................... 58

QD...................................................... 42

raising openers .................................. 20

ratios, seed-fertilizer........................... 23

ratios, seed/fertilizer ........................... 23

reﬂectors ......................................... 6,7

repair parts ......................................... 12

riders .................................................... 3

right-hand, deﬁned ............................. 12

row unit .............................................. 34

safety cage........................................... 4

safety chain .......................................... 3

Safety Symbol ...................................... 1

scraper ............................................... 36

scrapers ............................................. 67

scrapers, carbide ............................... 55

scraper, carbide .......................... 34,36

seed box agitator ............................... 53

seed cup door .................................... 29

seed ﬁrmers ................................ 37,56

seed ﬂap ..................................... 37, 46

seed loading....................................... 21

seed plug .................................... 53, 55

seed rate manual ............................... 11

seed weight ........................................ 21

seeding depth ............................. 22, 38

Seed-Lok..................................... 37,56

sequence valve .................................. 44

serial number ..................................... 12

service ............................................... 12

shear bolt, marker .............................. 44

slack ................................................... 45

Slow ..................................................... 6

Slow Moving Vehicle ............................ 6

small seeds ................................. 11,54

small seeds clean-out ........................ 30

small seeds loading ............................21

SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) ..................6

soybeans ............................................53

spacing, opener disk...........................36

speciﬁcations ......................................57

speed limits.........................................19

speeds ..................................................3

speed, planting ...................................28

spill ﬂap...............................................24

spring pressure ...................................35

storage................................................30

support ...............................................12

Symbol, Safety .....................................1

T handle..............................................38

T handles ............................................22

tension screw, Keeton.........................37

tire tracks ............................................35

tires ................................................ 4,58

tongue jack .........................................14

torque .................................................59

tractor weight, minimum .....................19

transport ................................. 3,19, 21

transport lock ......................................17

transport pin, marker ..........................18

treated seed........................................21

turns ..............................................5, 22

WARNING, deﬁned...............................1

warranty ....................................... 44,70

weight, drill..........................................19

weight, implement...............................19

Numerics

00 Series ............................................34

113-935A, markers .............................53

121-781A, scraper ..............................55

122-193K, Seed-Lok...........................56

123-409D, partition .............................55

1300....................................................11

1300 Models .......................................11

1300F .................................................11

1300F-1610 .......................... 11, 19,58

1300F-2175 .......................... 11, 19,58

1300F-2606 ...........................11

1300-1610 .............................11,19, 57

1300-2175 .............................11,19, 57

1300-2606 .............................11

133-075A, small seeds.......................54

133-076A, small seeds.......................54

133-077A, small seeds.......................54

133-315H, plug...................................55

152-314M, manual ............................. 27

152-325M, manual ............................. 27

175-157B, manual .............................. 11

175-157M, manual ............................. 11

175-157P, manual .............................. 11

175-174A, cylinder kit.........................56

175-205A, agitator..............................53

175-206A, agitator..............................53

175-207A, agitator..............................53

175-209A, fertilizer .............................54

175-210A, fertilizer .............................54

175-211A, fertilizer .............................54

194-074M, manual ............................. 27

194-209M, manual ............................. 27

20 mph .......................................... 3

30 km/h ......................................... 3,19

7.5 x 20, 4-ply.....................................58

817-087C, seed plug .......................... 53

817-322C, divider ............................... 54

818-003C, SMV reﬂector......................6

818-019C, decal ................................... 8

818-045C, decal ................................... 9

818-337C, decal ................................... 9

818-339C, decal ................................... 9

818-398C, decal ................................... 9

818-518C, decal ................................... 7

818-557C, decal ................................... 8

818-583C,decal .................................. 18

818-789C, decal ................................. 10

818-827C, decal ................................. 32

838-265C, reﬂector .............................. 7

838-266C, reﬂector .............................. 6

838-267C, reﬂector .............................. 7

838-467C, decal ................................... 8

890-810C, Keeton ..............................56

91 ....................................................... 54

,19,58

,19,57

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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.

Corporate Ofﬁce: P.O. Box 5060

Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA

Great Plains 1300 Operator Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information

Look for Safety Symbol

Be Aware of Signal Words

Be Familiar with Safety Decals

Prepare for Emergencies

Wear Protective Equipment

Handle Chemicals Properly

Avoid High Pressure Fluids

Use A Safety Chain

Use Safety Lights and Devices

Keep Riders Off Machinery

Transport Machinery Safely

Shutdown and Storage

Practice Safe Maintenance

Tire Safety

Safety At All Times

Safety Decals

Danger: Cannot Read English

Warning: Negative Tongue Weight

Warning: Excessive Speed Hazard

Warning: High Pressure Fluid

Caution: Tires Not A Step

Caution: 28 PSI Tire Pressure

Introduction

Description of Unit

Intended Usage

Models Covered

Document Family

Using This Manual

Owner Assistance

Product Support

Preparation and Setup

Pre-Setup Checklist

Hitch Preparation

Adjusting the Drill Hitch

Hitching

Electrical Connections

Hydraulic Hose Hookup

Operating Instructions

General Description

Pre-Start Checklist

Raising Openers for Transport

Opener Pivot Stop

Lock-Out Hub

Secure Markers

Transport

Weights for Tractor Requirements

Transport Checklist

Opener Operation

Lowering and Raising Openers

Loading Materials

Main Seed Box Loading

Small Seeds Box Loading

Loading Fertilizer

Setting Materials Rates

Initial Seeding Depth

Fertilizer Box Operation

Applying Seed and Fertilizer

Divided Capacities

Divider Removal

Seeding with Both Compartments

Marker Operation (Option)

Prepare Markers for Field Use

Marker Field Operations

Operating One Side Only

Two Sides Out

Folding with Both Sides Out

Acremeter Operation

Field Operations

Final Field Checklist

Materials Clean-Out

Main Box Clean-Out

Fertilizer Box Clean-Out

Small Seeds Box Clean-Out

Parking