Great Plains 2015 Operator Manual

Operator’ s Manual

Three-Point Soybean Machine

Model Serial No.

2015 1152M+

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General Information

General Information

Important Notice

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
oromissions.Neither is any liability assumed for damag­es resulting from the use of the information contained
herein. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the
righttoreviseand improveitsproductsasitseesfit.This

This Operators Manualapplies tothe 20’3-PointSoy-

bean Machine

Owner’s Information

publicationdescribesthe state of this product atthetime
of its publication, and may not reflect the product at all
times in the future.

Printed in the United States of America.
For your convenience, record your Serial Number,Mod-

el Number and the Date Purchased in the spaces
provided below. Have this information before you when
calling a Great Plains Authorized Dealer.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Section 1 Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

General Operation & Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tire Handling & Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Section 2 Assembly Instructions & Set-Up . . . . . . 6

Torque Values Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Left Hand Gauge Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Right Hand Gauge Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Drive Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tractor Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Section 3 Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Drill Preparation And Field Operations. . . . . . . . 11

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Parking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Section 4 Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Gauge Wheel Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Opener Down Force. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Row Unit Mounted Coulter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Depth Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1" x 12" Closing Wheel Adjustments . . . . . . . . . 14

Closing Disk Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Seed Lok . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Seed Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Seed Rate Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Marker Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Section 5 Maintenance & Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . 20

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Section 6 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Section 7 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Using this Manual

Using this Manual

For your safety and to help in developinga better under­standing of your equipment we highly recommend that
you read the operator sections of this manual. Reading
these sections not only provides valuable training but
also familiarizes you with helpful information and its lo-

Introduction

This manual has been prepared to instruct you in the
safeand efficient operation of your 20’ 3-PointSoybean
Machine.Readand followall instructionsand safety pre­cautions carefully.

Read and follow all instructions and safety precautions
carefully.

Theparts on yourdrillhavebeen speciallydesignedand
shouldonly be replacedwithgenuine GreatPlainsparts.
Therefore,shouldyour drill requirereplacementpartsgo
to your Great Plains Dealer.

The right hand and left hand as used throughout this
manual is determined by facing in the direction the drill
will travel when in use unless otherwise stated.

Serial Number

Theserialnumberplateislocated on the frontsideofthe
main frame tube, to the left of the 3-point hitch plate. It is
suggested that the serial number and purchase date
also be recorded for your convenience in the space pro­vided on the checklist page at the beginning of this
manual.

Theserial number provides importantinformation about
your drill and may be required to obtain the correct re­placement part. Always use the serial number and
model number when sending correspondence or when
ordering parts from your Great Plains Dealer.

cation. The parts sections are for reference only and
don’trequire covertocoverreading.Afterreviewingyour
manual store it in a dry,easily accessible location for fu­ture reference.

potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precautions must be taken. When you see this
symbol, be alertand carefully read themessage that fol­lows it. In addition to design and configuration of
equipment; hazard control and accident prevention are
dependentupon the awareness,concern,prudence and
proper training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.

Watchforthe followingsafety notations through-out
your Operators Manual:

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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.

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WARNING!

Indicates a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

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

CAUTION!

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NOTE: Indicates a special point of information which

The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates that there is a

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Section 1 Safety Rules

Section 1 Safety Rules

Most accidents are the result of negligence and care­lessness, usually caused by failure of the operator to
follow simple but necessary safety precautions. The fol­lowingsafetyprecautions are suggested to help prevent
such accidents. The safeoperation of any machinery is
abigconcern to consumers and manufacturers.Your20’
3-PointSoybeanMachine has been designedwithmany
built-insafetyfeatures.However, no one should operate
this product before carefully reading this Operators
Manual.

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General Operation & Repair

1. Never allow the 20’ 3-Point Bean Machine to be operat­ed by anyone who is unfamiliar with the operation of all
functions of the drill. All operators should read and thor­oughly understand the instructions given in this manual
prior to moving the drill.

2. Make sure safety rules are understood before operating
machinery or tractor.

3. Never permit any persons other than the operator to ride
on the tractor.

4. Never permit any persons to ride on or stand near the
drill while it is in operation.

5. Regulate your speed to the field conditions, maintaining
complete control at all times.

6. After repairing or adjusting, make sure all tools and
parts are removed from the implement before attempting
to operate it.

7. Do not grease or oil machine while it is in operation.

8. Loose fitting clothing should not be worn as it may catch
in moving parts.

9. Never dismount from a moving tractor.

10. Do not leave the tractor or the implement unattended
with the engine running.

11. Do not stand between the tractor and the implement dur­ing hitching.

12. Detach and store implements in an area where children
normally do not play. Stabilize implements by using suit­able supports and block wheels.

13. If a hydraulic leak develops, correct it immediately. Es­caping hydraulic oil can have extremely high pressure. A
stream of high pressure oil may easily penetrate the skin
as with modern needle-less vaccination equipment - but
with the exception that hydraulic fluid may cause blood
poisoning. It is imperative that the connections are tight
and that all lines and pipes are in good condition. If an
injury is caused by the escaping hydraulic fluid, see doc­tor at once!

14. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to detect leaks of hy­draulic oil under pressure.

15. Be sure to relieve all hydraulic pressure before disconnec­tion any lines or pipes between the implement and the trac­tor hydraulic system. Keep all guards and shields inplace.

Transporting

1. Use good judgement when transporting tractor and im­plements on the highway. Always maintain complete con­trol of the drill.

2. Limit transport speed to 20 mph. Transport only with a
farm tractor of sufficient size and horse power.

3. Always make sure flashing safety lights, “Slow Moving
Vehicle” emblem, and reflectors are in place and visible
prior to transporting the drill on public roads.

4. Know your state and local laws concerning highway
safety and regulations. Comply with these laws when
transporting machinery.

5. Use warning flags or approved warning lights at night
and during other periods of poor visibility. Do your best
to prevent highway accidents.

Tire Handling & Repair

1. Tire changing can be dangerous and should be pre­formed by trained personnel using the correct tools and
equipment.

2. Do not re-inflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously
under inflated. Have it checked by qualified personnel.

3. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel han­dling equipment adequate for the weight involved.

Safety Decals

1. Your 20’ 3-Point Soybean Machine comes equipped with
all safety decals in place. They were designed to help you
safely operate your 20’ 3-Point Bean Machine. Read and
follow their directions.

2. Keep safety decals clean and legible.

3. Replace all damaged or missing safety decals. To order
newsafety decals goto your Great Plains Dealerand refer
to the parts section for safety decal package part number.

4. Replace these decals whenever they become worn or un­readable. To instal new safety decals:

a. Clean the area the decal is to be placed
b. Peel backing from the decal. Press firmly on to sur-

face being careful not to cause air bubbles under the
decal.

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Section 1 Safety Rules

13500

13500

818-188C

Transport Speed Warning

CAUTION

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Read Owner’s Manual Before
Operating Drill

Stand Clear When Raising and
Lowering Drill

Keep Hands and Clothing Away
From Moving Chains and
Sprockets

Never Ride On Drill
Never Stand Between Tractor

Tire and DrillWhen Raising and
Lowering Drill

818-005C

818-005C

General Caution

838-266C

Amber Reflector

13501

838-265C

Red Reflectors

13501

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Section 1 Safety Rules

13502

838-265C

Amber Reflectors

13499

818-003C

Slow Moving VehicleEmblem

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Section 2 Assembly Instructions & Set-Up

Section 2 Assembly Instructions & Set-Up

Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes

Bolt Head Identification

Bolt Head Identification

Bolt Size

(Inches)

1

in-tpi

1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8 436597
1/4" - 28 8.5 6 13 10 18 14 M 6 X 1 7 5 11 8 15 11

5/16 - 18 15 11 24 17 33 25 M 8 X 1.25 17 12 26 19 36 27

5/16" - 24 17 13 26 19 37 27 M 8 X 1 18 13 28 21 39 29

3/8" - 16 27 20 42 31 59 44 M10 X 1.5 33 24 52 39 72 53

3/8" - 24 31 22 47 35 67 49 M10 X 0.75 39 29 61 45 85 62
7/16" - 14 43 32 67 49 95 70 M12 X 1.75 58 42 91 67 125 93
7/16" - 20 49 36 75 55 105 78 M12 X 1.5 60 44 95 70 130 97

1/2" - 13 66 49 105 76 145 105 M12 X 1 90 66 105 77 145 105

1/2" - 20 75 55 115 85 165 120 M14 X 2 92 68 145 105 200 150
9/16" - 12 95 70 150 110 210 155 M14 X 1.5 99 73 155 115 215 160
9/16" - 18 105 79 165 120 235 170 M16 X 2 145 105 225 165 315 230

5/8" - 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 M16 X 1.5 155 115 240 180 335 245

5/8" - 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18 X 2.5 195 145 310 230 405 300

3/4" - 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1.5 220 165 350 260 485 355

3/4" - 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2.5 280 205 440 325 610 450

7/8" - 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1.5 310 230 650 480 900 665

7/8" - 14 250 185 640 475 905 670 M24 X 3 480 355 760 560 1050 780

1" - 8 340 250 875 645 1230 910 M24 X 2 525 390 830 610 1150 845

1" - 12 370 275 955 705 1350 995 M30 X 3.5 960 705 1510 1120 2100 1550

1-1/8" - 7 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 M30 X 2 1060 785 1680 1240 2320 1710

1 1/8" - 12 540 395 1210 890 1960 1440 M36 X 3.5 1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700

1 1/4" - 7 680 500 1520 1120 2460 1820 M36 X 2 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220

1 1/4" - 12 750 555 1680 1240 2730 2010

1 3/8" - 6 890 655 1990 1470 3230 2380

1 3/8" - 12 1010 745 2270 1670 3680 2710

1 1/2" - 6 1180 870 2640 1950 4290 3160

1 1/2" - 12 1330 980 2970 2190 4820 3560

Grade 2 Grade 5

N · m2ft-lb3N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch

Grade 8

Bolt Size

(Metric)

4

1

in-tpi = nominal thread dia.in inches-threads per inch

2

N· m = newton-meters

3

ft-lb= foot pounds

4

mm x pitch = nominal thread dia. in millimeters x thread pitch

5.8 8.8 10.9

Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9

N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb

Tire Inflation Chart

Tire Size Inflation PSI

7.50 x 20" 4-Ply Drill Rib 28

9.0 x 22.5 10-Ply Highway Service 70 70

9.0 x 24" 8-Ply Rib Implement 40

9.5L x 15" 6-Ply Rib Implement 32

9.5L x 15" 8-Ply Rib Implement 44

9.5L x 15" 12-Ply Rib Implement 60

NOTE:All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer of the
tire. Tire warranty information can be found in the brochures in­cluded with your Operator’s and Parts Manuals or online at the
manufacturer’s websites. For service assistance or information,
contact your nearest Authorized Farm Tire Retailer.

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Tire Size Inflation PSI

11L x 15" 6-Ply Rib Implement 28
11L x 15" 12-Ply Rib Implement 52

12.5L x 15" 8-Ply Rib Implement 36

12.5L x 15" 10-Ply Rib Implement 44

16.5L x 16.1" 10-Ply Rib Implement 36
41 x 15" x 18 - 22-Ply Rib Implement 44

Manufacturer Website

Titan www.titan-intl.com
Goodyear www.goodyearag.com
Firestone www.firestoneag.com

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Section 2 Assembly Instructions & Set-Up

The following information is general in nature and was

written to aid the operator in preparation of the tractor

and drill for use, and to provide general operating proce-

dures. The operator’s experience, familiarity with the

drill, and the following information combined should pro-

Pre-Assembly Checklist

Check Reference

All major frame components Section 2

Fasteners and pins that were shipped
with the drill.
NOTE: All hardware from the factory has
been installed in the location where it will
be used. If a part or fastener is tempo­rarily removed for assembly reasons,
remember where it goes.Keep the parts
separated.

All working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight and cotter pins are spread.

If a pin, bolt or other part has been
removed, and you are unsure where it is
used, use the parts section of this man­ual to identify it. Be sure the part gets
used in the correct location. By double
checking while you assemble, you will
lessen the chance of using a bolt incor­rectly that may be needed later.

All grease fittings are in place and lubri­cated.

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vide efficient drill operation and good working habits.
Having all the parts and equipment readily at hand will

speed up your assembly task and make the job as safe
as possible.

Check Reference

Proper tension and alignment on all drive
chains.

Safety decals are correctly located and
legible. Replace if damaged.

Red and amber reflectors are correctly
located and visiblewhen the drill is in the
transport position.

“Slow moving vehicle" emblem is in
place.

Inflate tires to specified air pressure.
Tighten wheel bolts to specified torque.

Havea minimum of 2 people at hand while
assembling the drill.

Have a fork lift or loader along with
chains and safety stands that are sized
for the job ready for the assembly task.

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Assembling The Drill

Read and understand the previous section

BEFORE YOU START.

If the gauge wheels are already installed, skip the re-

mainder of this section.

If the drill is shipped without the front gauge wheels,

temporaryblockingwillberequiredunder the frontofthe

drill to keepit from tipping forward.Keep this blockingin

place to hold the drill if you are installing the gauge

wheels.

Left Hand Gauge Wheel

Refer to Figure 2-1:

The left hand gauge wheel (#1) is identified by referring

toFigure 2-1, page 8. Note theextendedwing on thetop

side of the gauge wheel mount where the hex bore jack-

shaft bearing (#2) Figure 2-2 is mounted. This wing

goes towards the outside of the drill.

Based on your application refer to the Gauge Wheel

Placement Chart, under dimension "A". Using this di­mension, make a mark on the main frame with a pencil
where your gauge wheel should be mounted.

Gauge Wheel Placement Chart

Description Refer to Dimension "A"

Figure 2-1 Page 8

Standard Installation:
15 Rows at 15"

12 Rows 4-4-4 Skip 30 20 3/16"
12 Rows 4-4-4 Skip 32 18 3/16"
14 Rows 5-4-5 Skip 32 18 3/16"

21 5/16"

Using mechanical assistance, lift the gauge wheel as­sembly and place it on the frame. Install the two U-bolts
from the back side of the frame tube and through the
mounting holes. Secure with lock washers and nuts.

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