Great Plains 2515P Operator Manual
Operator’ s Manual
2015P and 2515P
3-Point Precision Bean Machine
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Read the operator’s manual entirely.Whenyouseethissymbol, the subsequent
instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Description of Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Intended Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Models Covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Preparation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Prestart Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hitching Tractor to Bean Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hydraulic Hose Hookup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lift Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Bleeding Lift Assist Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Leveling Bean Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Prestart Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Field Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Meter and Sliding Seed Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Talc Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Graphite Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Row Unit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Marker Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Transporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Transporting with Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Transporting with Lift Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Parking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Row Unit Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Down Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Coulter Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Row Unit Seeding Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Side Gauge Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
1 x 12 Closing Wheel Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Closing Disk Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Frame Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Seeding Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Drive Speed Range Sprockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Transmission Sprockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Shutting Off Seed Flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Cleaning Out Meters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Changing Seed Meter Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Checking Singulated Seeding Rate . . . . . . . . . . 37
Seed rate charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Marker Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Bleeding Marker Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Folding Speed with Needle Valves . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Specifications and Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Seed Rate Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Folding Speed with Sequence Valve . . . . . . . . . 39
Marker Disk Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Changing disk angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Leveling marker disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Transport Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Marker Chain (2515P only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Marker Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Seed-Lok Lock Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Maintenance and Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Meter Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Meter Slide Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Chain Tension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Inner Sliding Seed Tube Replacement. . . . . . . . 54
Outer Sliding Seed Tube Replacement . . . . . . . 54
Grommet Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Row Unit Disk Spreaders and Scrapers. . . . . . . 55
Row Unit Disks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Row Unit Side Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Marker Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Drive Chains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Drive Chains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Gauge Wheel Arm Pivots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Marker Hinge Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Side Wheel Arm, Row Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Lift Assist Arm Pivots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Lift Assist Castors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Marker Disk Bearings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Lift Assist Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Unit-Mounted Coulter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Lift Assist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Spring Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Coulter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Seed-Lok® Firming Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
DICKEY-john® Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Tire Inflation Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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theuseof the information contained herein. Great Plains Manufacturing,Inc. reservestheright to reviseandimproveits products as it sees fit. This publication describes
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Important Safety Information
Look for Safety Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is
apotential hazard to personal safetyinvolvedand
extrasafety 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.
Important Safety Information
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Be Aware of Signal Wor ds
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.
WARNINGindicates a potentially hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided,could resultin 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.
DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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Be Familiar with Safety Decals
▲ Read and understand “Safety Decals,”page 7,
thoroughly.
▲ Read all instructions noted on the decals.
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 dur-
ing operation.
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Lower 3-Point Precision Bean Machine, put
tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove the
key .
▲ Secure 3-Point Precision Bean Machine using
blocks and supports provided.
▲ Detach and store 3-Point Precision Bean
Machine in an area where children normally
do not play.
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 imple-
ment.
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Transport Machinery Safely
Maximum transport speed for implement is 20
mph. Some rough terrains require a slower
speed.Sudden brakingcan cause atowed loadto
swerve and upset.
▲ Do not exceed 20 mph. 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 state and local laws.
▲ Do not tow an implement that, when fully
loaded, weighs more than 1.5 times the weight
of towing vehicle.
▲ Carry reflectors or flags to mark 3-Point Preci-
sion Bean Machine in case of breakdown on
the road.
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▲ Keep clear of overhead power lines and other
obstructions when transporting. Refer to transport dimensions under “Specifications and
Capacities,” page 65.
▲ Do not fold or unfold the 3-Point Precision
Bean Machine markers while the tractor is
moving.
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, see a doctor immedi-
ately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be
surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.
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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.
▲ Lower the 3-Point Precision Bean Machine,
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.
▲ Allow 3-Point Precision Bean Machine to cool
completely.
▲ Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before
servicing or adjusting electrical systems or
before welding on 3-Point Precision Bean
Machine.
▲ 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 3-
Point Precision Bean Machine before operation.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.
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▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambu-
lance, hospital and fire department near
phone.
Wear Pr otective Equipment
▲ Wear protective clothing and equipment.
▲ Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for
the job. Avoid loose-fitting clothing.
▲ 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 radio headphones while operating machinery.
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Handle Chemicals Properly
Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improperusecan seriously injurepersons,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 chemi-
cal fire.
▲ Store or dispose of unused chemicals as
specified by chemical manufacturer.
Use A Safety Chain
▲ Use a safety chain to help control drawn
machinery should it separate from tractor
drawbar.
Important Safety Information
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▲ Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or
greater than the gross weight of towed
machinery.
▲ Attach chain to tractor drawbar 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.
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 3-Point Precision Bean
Machine functions.
▲ Operate machinery from the driver’s seat only.
▲ Do not leave 3-Point Precision Bean Machine
unattended with tractor engine running.
▲ Do not dismount a moving tractor. Dismount-
ing a moving tractor could cause serious injury
or death.
▲ Do not stand between the tractor and 3-Point
Precision Bean Machine during hitching.
▲ Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
power-driven parts.
▲ Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entangle-
ment with moving parts.
▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when folding
markers and raising 3-Point Precision Bean
Machine. Make sure all persons are clear of
working area.
▲ Do not turn tractor too tightly, cause 3-Point
Precision Bean Machine to ride up on wheels.
This could cause personal injury or equipment
damage.
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Safety Decals
Your implement comes equipped with all safety
decals in place. They were designed to help you
safely operate your implement.
▲ Read and follow decal directions.
▲ 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. Cleanthe areaonwhich the decalis tobe
placed.
2. Peel backing from decal. Press firmly on
surface, being careful not to cause air
bubbles under decal.
818-003C
Slow Moving Vehicle Sign
838-266C
Red Reflectors
Reflector on both ends of bean machine;
two reflectors total.
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838-265C
Amber Reflectors
Reflectorson both ends ofbeanmachine;
four reflectors total.
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818-337C
Excessive Speed Hazard
818-339C
High Pressure Fluid Hazard
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Caution Tires Not a Step
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818-587C
Caution Operational
818-590C
Crushing Hazard
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838-102C
Falling Hazard
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818-855C
Caution Tire 36 PSI
838-265C
Amber Reflector
Reflector on each optional lift-
assist arm; two reflectors total
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Crushing Hazard
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838-265C
Amber Reflector
Reflector on each optional marker
818-682C
Warning Pinch/Crush Marker
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Introduction
GreatPlains welcomesyouto itsgrowingfamilyof
newproduct owners. This 3-Point Precision Bean
Machinehas beendesignedwith careandbuiltby
skilled workers using quality materials. Proper
setup, maintenance and safe operating practices
willhelp you get yearsof satisfactory use from the
machine.
Description of Unit
The 2015P and 2515P model bean machines are
3-point mounted precision seeding bean machines equipped with double-disk, planter-style
rowunits.Seeding depth, closing wheel pressure
and row unit down force can be adjusted.
Intended Usage
Use the bean machine to seed production-agriculture crops only. Do not modify the bean
machine for use with attachments other than
Great Plains options and accessories specified
for use with the bean machine.
Models Covered
2015P and 2515P
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Using This Manual
This manual will familiarize 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.
Definitions
The following terms are used throughout this
manual.
Singulated Seeds - seeds that are metered individually, such as soybeans, corn, cotton and milo.
The seed meter separates individual seeds from
the seed pool and distributes them one at a time.
The seed rates are designated as seeds per acre.
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Sliding seed tubes - telescoping tubes which connect the seed box and seed meters.
Seed meter - the component which separates the
seeds for distribution.
Seed meter wheel - a changeable wheel inside
the seed meter with small pockets for separating
seeds.
Seed wheel pockets - indentations on the seed
meterwheel which collect seedsfor distributionto
the opener seed tube.
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.
IMPORTANT: A crucial point of information related to the preceding topic. For safe and correct operation, read and follow the directions
provided before continuing.
NOTE: Useful information related to the preceding topic.
Machine travel
direction
Left-hand
side
Right-hand
side
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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 1
Yourmachine’spartswerespecially designedand
should only be replaced with Great Plains parts.
Alwaysuse the serial and model number when ordering parts from your Great Plains dealer. The
serial-number plate is located on the front left
hand end.
Record your bean machine 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
anypartof thismanual orare not satisfiedwith 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.
3. For further assistance write to:
Product Support
Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department
PO Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
Figure 1
Serial Number Locations
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Preparation and Setup
Thissection will help youprepareyour tractor and
3-Point Precision Bean Machine for use. Before
using the 3-Point Precision Bean Machine in the
field, you must hitch the bean machine to a suitabletractor(see“TractorRequirements,”page65)
and level the bean machine.
Prestart Checklist
1. Readand understand “ImportantSafetyInformation,” page 1.
2. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
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3. Checkthat all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated. Refer to “Lubrication,” page 58.
4. Checkthatallsafety decalsand reflectors are
correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged. See “Safety Decals,” page 7.
5. Inflate tires to pressure recommended and
tighten wheel bolts as specified. See “Appendix,” page 80.
Hitching T ractor to Bean Machine
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DANGER
You may be severelyinjured or killed by being crushed
betweenthe tractor and bean machine.Donot standor
place any part of your body between bean machine
and moving tractor. Stop tractor engine and set park
brake before installing the hitch pin.
1. Allowlowerthree-point links on tractor to float
independent of each other. Do not pin lower
links together.
2. Raise or lower tractor three-point arms as
needed and pin tractor lower links to bean
machine.
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Refer to Figure 2
Category II and III tractors with quick
hitch: Use pins provided with bean machine.
Discard bushings provided with bean machine.
Figure 2
Category II and III Tractors with Quick Hitch
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Refer to Figure 3
Category II tractors, no quick hitch: Discard pins provided with bean machine. Order
Great Plains kit, part number 173-170A. Use
pins and bushings as shown. See Figure 4.
Category III tractors, no quick hitch: Use
pins provided with bean machine. Use bushings provided with bean machine to space
lower tractor links to the outside.
Refer to Figure 4
Figure 3
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Category IV tractors with Cat IV-N quick
hitch: Discard upper pin provided with bean
machine.Use other pinsand bushings provided with bean machine. Also, order Great
Plains kit, part number 173-171A. Use pins
and bushings as shown.
Refer to Figure 5
Category IV tractors, no quick hitch: Discard upper pin provided with bean machine.
Use other pins and bushings provided with
bean machine. Also, order Great Plains kit,
part number173-171A. Usepins andspacers
as shown.
1. Pin top three-point link to bean machine.
Figure 4
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lift assist, operate tractor and bean machine without tractor top link. On quick hitches, pin quick
hitch tobeanmachineandremovetractor top link.
2. Slowly raise bean machine. Watch for cab interference.
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Refer to Figure 6
3. Remove pins holding parking stands and
raise stands. Replace pins in lowest hole in
each stand.
4. Set your tractor three-point-draft control to
float position.
5. Plug lead from bean machine light harness
into tractor receptacle.
Hydraulic Hose Hookup
Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to
help you hookup hoses to your tractor outlets.
Hoses that go to the same remote valve are
marked with the same color.
Color Hydraulic Function
Red Field Lift Cylinders
Orange Marker Cylinders
Preparation and Setup
Figure 6
Parking Stand
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Refer to Figure 7
To distinguishhoseson thesame hydrauliccircuit,
referto plastic hose holder.Hose under extendedcylinder symbol feeds cylinder base ends. Hose
under retracted-cylinder symbol feeds cylinder
rod ends.
Lift Assist
Hydraulics for the optional lift assist can be
plumbed three different ways.
• Tractor remote valve drives lift assist alone
• Tractor remote valve drives lift assist and
three-point hitch
• Tractor hydraulic circuit for three-point hitch
drives lift assist and three-point hitch
To operate the lift assist on its on remote valve,
plug hydraulic hoses into valve outlets.
To plumb together the lift-assist and three-point
hydraulics,contact your tractor dealer for specific
instructions.
Hose label
Figure 7
Hydraulic Hose Label
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IMPORTANT: Before plumbing the lift assist
into your tractor three-point circuit, contact
your tractor dealer for detailed instructions.
Failure to properly plumb the hydr aulics can
cause tractor damage.
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Bleeding Lift Assist Hydraulics
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WARNING
Crushing hazard. The hydraulics could fail, causing
the bean machine to fall and crush you. Never work
under the raised bean machine unless secured with
channel locks. Never bleed an O-ring fitting, which
could damage the seal and cause the implement to
drop rapidly.
The lift-assist hydraulics must be free of air.If the
lift assist raises with jerky, uneven motions, or if a
hydrauliccomponent is replaced during the life of
the lift assist, follow these steps to bleed air from
the hydraulics.
1. Check that the tractor hydraulic reservoir is
full.
Loosen
Loosen
Figure 8
Lift Assist Hydraulic Tee Fitting
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Refer to Figure 8
2. Loosenteefittingon bothsides of thetee. Tee
fitting is located under bean machine box.Engage tractor hydraulic lever for the lift assist
until oil appears at loosened fittings. Tighten
fittings.
Leveling Bean Machine
Refer to Figure 9
Adjust bean machine so opener tube runs 22
inches above ground when bean machine is lowered in field.
Refer to Figure 10
1. Loosen jam nut (1) near top clevis of each
gauge-wheel turnbuckle.
NOTE: Jam nut is left-hand threaded.
2. Bolt upper clevis in upper mount hole (2).
3. Set turnbuckle length. Turn turnbuckle to
shortenorlengthen as necessary. Initially set
lengthto 151/4 inchesbetween pincenters to
achievethe 22-inch dimension mentioned
above.When adjusting turnbuckle, remember:
Figure 9
Initial Operating Height
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• Lengthening turnbuckle raises bean machine.
• Shortening turnbuckle lowers bean machine.
4. After adjusting both turnbuckles to same
length, tighten jam nuts.
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5. Ifusing the bean machine without optional lift
assist, level bean machine with top threepoint link. Shorten or lengthen link until the
top of the bean machine box is parallel with
the ground.
6. Ifusing bean machine withoptional lift assist,
useeyeboltadjustmenton lift-assist cylinders
to level bean machine.
Refer to Figure 11
With the row-unit springs at the lightest setting, loosen jam nutsand shorten or lengthen
eyebolts until top of bean machine boxis leveland lift-assistcylinders collapsecompletely
when bean machine is lowered. To raise or
lower bean machine, adjust eyebolts.
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Raise
Raise
Lower
Lower
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Figure 11
Eyebolt Adjustment for Lift Assist
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Operating Instructions
This section covers general operating procedures. Experience, machine familiarity and the
following information will lead to efficient operation and good working habits. Always operate
farm machinery with safety in mind.
Prestart Checklist
!
WARNING
Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin. Check all hydraulic lines
and fittings before applying pressure. Fluid escaping
froma very small hole can be almost invisible.Use paper or cardboard, not body parts, and wear heavy
gloves to check for suspected leaks. If injured, seek
medical assistance from a doctor that is familiar with
this type of injury. Foreign fluids in the tissue must be
surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene
will result.
1. Carefullyread “Important SafetyInformation,”
page 1.
2. Lubricate bean machine as indicated under
“Lubrication,” page 58.
3. Check all tires for proper inflation. See “Appendix,” page 80.
4. Checkall bolts, pinsandfasteners. Torque as
shown in “Appendix,” page 80.
5. Check bean machine for worn or damaged
parts. Repair or replace parts before going to
the field.
6. Check hydraulic hoses, fittings and cylinders
for leaks. Repair or replace before going to
the field.
7. Rotate both gauge wheels to see that the
drive and meters are working properly and
free from foreign material.
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DANGER
Watchyourstep when walkingon bean machineladder
and walkboard. Falling from bean machine could
cause severe injury or death.
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Field Operation
!
DANGER
You may be severelyinjured or killed by being crushed
betweenthe tractor and bean machine.Donot standor
place any part of your body between bean machine
and moving tractor. Stop tractor engine and set park
brake before installing pins.
Hitch bean machine to a suitable tractor or hitch.
Refer to “Hitching Tractor to Bean Machine,”.
Refer to Figure 12
1. Make sure proper seed meter wheels are in
place. For information on how to change the
seed meter wheels see page 34.
Refer to Figure 13
2. Makesure all seed meter clean out doors are
closed and pinned. Formore information see
page 33.
3. Set seeding rate as explained in “Seeding
Rate”, page 30.
Seed
meter
wheel
Operating Instructions
Figure 12
Seed meter wheel in place
Seed meter
clean out door
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Refer to Figure 14
4. Open and pin sliding seed tubes. For further
information see page 32.
5. Adjust row unit for necessary down pressure
and desired seeding depth. Refer to “Adjustments”, page 26.
6. If bean machine has optional lift assist, lower
bean machine in the field and check that liftassist cylinders are retracted fully. If not, add
weights to weight brackets until cylinders retract completely.
7. Load box with clean seed and talc.
8. Raise bean machine. Rotate gauge wheel.
Check that seed meters, seed tubes and
drives are working properly and free from foreign material by looking for seed flow under
each row opener.
9. Record acremeter readout. Subtract initial
reading from later readings to determine
acres planted.
10. Pull forward, lower bean machine and begin
seeding.
Retaining
clip
Figure 13
Seed meter clean out door in closed position
Sliding seed
tubes
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11. Always lift bean machine out of the ground
when turning at row ends and for other shortradius turns. Seeding will stop automatically
as bean machine is raised.
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Figure 14
Sliding seed tubes in open position
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Meter and Sliding Seed Tube
Refer to Figure 15
Figure 15 shows the seed meter and seed tubes.
Before operation, make sure you are using the
correct seed meter wheel for the seed you are
using.
For information on meter adjustments, refer to
“Seeding Rate”, page 30.
If your bean machine has been exposed to the elementsfor aperiodof time withseedin the boxes,
check to make sure the seed in the seed tubes
and meters has not become wet.
Seed tube
Seed
meter
Opener
seed tube
Sliding
Figure 15
Seed Meter
Spring-loaded
idler
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Talc Lubricant (821-046C)
IMPORTANT!
All talc is not created equal, use Great Plains
brand talc for optimum seed flow.
Talc lubricant is mandatory forall seeds, especially treated or inoculated seed.
Recommended usage:
For clean seeds sprinkle (1) one cup of talc per 3
bushels of seed.
For seed with excessive treatment, or for humid
plantingenvironments,double ortriple talc rateas
needed.
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CAUTION
Do not use hands or any part or your body to mix talc
lubricant.
Graphite Lubricant (821-042C)
IMPORTANT!
For Milo Planting Only
Powdergraphitemust bemixedwith themiloseed
in combination with talc for proper seed
singulation.
Recommended usage:
For clean seeds sprinkle (1) one cup of graphite
per 9 bushels of seed.
For seed with excessive treatment, or for humid
planting environments, double or triple graphite
rate as needed.
!
CAUTION
Do not use hands or any part of your body to mix
graphite lubricant.
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Row Unit Operation
IMPORTANT: Do not back up with row units in
the ground. To do so will cause severe damage and plugging.
For information on row unit adjustments, refer to
page26. Formore information on troubleshooting
row unit problems, see “Troubleshooting”, page
45.
Marker Operation
Optional marker attachments are available from
your Great Plains dealer. Before operating markers, make sure hydraulics are properly bled as
described under “Marker Adjustments”, page 38.
Dualmarkersequippedwith asequence valveare
powered off the same hydraulic circuit. Starting
with both markers folded,the foldingsequence is:
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1. Activate lever - Right unfolds; left stays
folded.
2. Reverselever- Right folds up; left stays
folded.
3. Activate lever - Left unfolds; right stays
folded.
4. Reverse lever - Left folds up; right stays
folded.
5. Sequence repeats.
You can adjust marker folding speed. Refer to
“MarkerAdjustments”,page 38,andadjustfolding
speed to a safe rate. Folding markers at high
speed can damage markers.
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Transporting
!
WARNING
Towing the bean machine 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
seriousroadaccidents, injuryand death. Toreduce the
hazard,do not exceed 20 mph. Check that your tractor
has enough ballast to handle the weight of the bean
machine. Refer to your tractor operator’s manual for
ballast requirements.
Beforetransporting the bean machine, followand
check these items:
Unload seed box. Unload seed boxbefore transporting if at all possible. To do so:
• Place tarp under bean machine or a bucket
under each seed meter.
• Use large bucket to empty box as much as
possible. Make sure sliding seed tubes are in
theopen position. Openseed meter cleanout
to empty seed out of sliding seed tube and
meter.
The bean machine can be transported with a full
box of grain, but the added weight will increase
stopping distance and decrease maneuverability.
NOTE: To maintain steering control, you may
needto add ballast to your tractorfront end. Refer
to your tractor operator’s manual for ballast required.
Road rules. Comply with all federal, state and local safety laws when travelingon public roads.
Refer to Figure 16
Clearance. Remember that the bean machine is
wider than the tractor. Allow safe clearance. Fold
up walkboard ladder for maximum clearance.
Transporting with Markers
Always transport markers in the folded position.
Figure 16
Ladder Folded for Transport
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Refer to Figure 17
Transporting with Lift Assist
Before transporting or servicing bean machine,
install cylinder lock channels over extended cylinder rods.
During field use, store lock channels on side
plates of lift-assist arms.
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Parking
See ”Storage”, page 57 for additional information
on long-term storage.
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WARNING
Empty seed box before unhitching bean machine to
prevent bean machine from falling backward.
1. Park bean machine on a level, solid area.
2. Lowerthree-point hitch until bean machine is
on ground.
Refer to Figure 18
3. Removepins from parking stands and lower
standsto the ground. If groundissoft, place a
board or plate under stands to increase contact area. Replace pins in stands.
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4. Extendorretract thetop link ofthe tractoruntil
top three-point pin is free. Remove pin.
5. Removepins from lower links.
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Parking Stand
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