Great Plains 2N-3010 User Manual

Great Plains Mfg., Inc.

Manufacturing, Inc.

Seed and Small Seeds Rate
Charts

Thefollowingpagesare to assist in the proper setting of seeding rates
forthe 2N-2410,2N-2420, 2N-3010 and 2N-3020 FoldingNo-Till drill.
The rates indicated in the charts are approximate values. To assure
the most accurate seeding rate it is recommended that the drill be cal­ibrated for the desired seed at the time of planting.

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Table of Contents

Setting the Seeding Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Shift Speed-Change Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Adjust Seed-Rate Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Set Seed-Cup Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Check Seeding Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Small Seeds Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Seed Rate Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Small Seeds Attachment Seed Rate Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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Setting the Seeding Rate

Calibratingthe seeding raterequiresfour steps:shiftingthe
speed-change gearbox, adjusting the seed-rate handle,
setting the seed-cup doors, and checking the seeding rate.

Checktheseed-ratecharts startingonpage 5 or in the drill
boxes. These charts list the proper settings for the speed­change gearbox and seed-rate handle for various seeds
and seeding rates.

The seed-rate charts are based on cleaned, untreated
seed of average size and test weight. The rates are based
on 11L x 15 8-ply rib implement tires and 265/70B16 skid
steer tires. Many factors will affect seeding rates including
foreign material, seed treatment, seed size, field condi­tions, tire pressure and test weight. Minor adjustments
likelywill be needed. Set and check the seeding rate using
theprocedures below,thenre-adjustthe rateasnecessary.

Before setting the seeding rate, rotate both gauge wheels
to see that the seed cups and drive are working properly
and free from foreign material.

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Note:Eachdrillboxhas its own metering mechanism. After
adjusting and checking the rate on one box, set the same
rate on the other box.

Refer to Figure 1

1. Shift Speed-Change Gearbox

The speed-change gearbox is designed to give you a
varietyof speeds for differentseeds and seeding rates.
You can shift between four different drive types.

Referto the seed-rate chartsfor the correct drive type–
1, 2, 3 or 4. Move the selector handle on the gearbox
untilthecorrectnumberappears in the handle window.
Rotate the tires a few turns to confirm the gearbox has
engaged.

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Gearbox Ratios:

Drive Type 2 is 2.06 Times Faster Than 1
Drive Type 3 is 3.08 Times Faster Than 1
Drive Type 4 is 5.03 Times Faster Than 1

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Figure 1

Speed-Change Gearbox

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