Great Plains 2S-2600F Operator Manual

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Operator’s Manual

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2S-2600 and 2S-2600F

Two-Section Folding Drill

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Table of Contents

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

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Description of Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Section 1 Preparation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Prestart Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Tractor Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Hydraulic Hose Hookup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Bleeding the Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Section 2 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 14

Prestart Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Folding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Unfolding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Folding & Unfolding Quick Reference . . . . . 15

Setting the Bypass Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting the Counter Balance Valve . . . . . . 17

Opener Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Opener Lock Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Point Row Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Fertilizer Box Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Shaft Monitor Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Marker Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Transporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Parking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Section 3 Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Seed Rate Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Seed Rate Charts (pounds per acre). . . . . . 25

Fertilizer Rate Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Fertilizer Meter Rate Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Small Seeds Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Small Seeds Rate Chart (Imperial) . . . . . . . 31

Small Seeds Rate Chart (Metric). . . . . . . . . 32

Seeding Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

00 Series Opener Down Pressure. . . . . . . . 33

00 Series Opener Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

00 Series Opener Frame Adjustment . . . . . 36

00 Series Disk Scraper Adjustment . . . . . . . 36

00 Series Seed-Lok Lock Up . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Marker Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Seed and Fertilizer Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Frame Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Section 4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication . . . . . 46

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Section 6 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Flat Folding Marker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

00 Series Seed-Lok Firming Wheel . . . . . . . 55

Seed Cup Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Shaft Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Weight Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Two Outlet Hydraulic Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Dual Gauge Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Point Row Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Fertilizer Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Offset Box Divider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Section 7 Speciﬁcations and Capacities . . . . 59

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Tire Inﬂation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Hydraulic Schematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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.

The following are trademarks of Great Plains Mfg., Inc.: Application Systems, Ausherman, Land Pride, Great Plains, Seed-Lok

All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Printed in the United States of America.

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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. The signal words are:

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.

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.

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.

Keep Riders Off Machinery

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

▲ Never allow riders on implement. ▲ Never allow children to operate

equipment.

For Your Protection

▲ Thoroughly read and understand

Safety Decals, page 4. Read all instructions noted on decals.

OFF

Shutdown and Storage

▲ Put tractor in park, turn off engine,

and remove key.

▲ To avoid negative-tongue-weight

hazard, lower parking stands, lower openers and remove hydraulic down pressure before unhitching from unfolded drill.

▲ Detach and store implement in an

area where children normally do not play. Secure implement with blocks and supports.

Handle Chemicals Properly

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

▲ Wear protective clothing. ▲ Handle all chemicals with care. ▲ Follow instructions on container

label.

▲ Avoid inhaling smoke from any

type of chemical ﬁre.

▲ Store or dispose of unused chem-

icals as speciﬁed by chemical manufacturer.

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Important Safety Information

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Use Safety Lights and Devices

Slow-moving tractors, self-propelled equipment 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 implement.

Transport Machinery Safely

Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a towed load to 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.

▲ Fold drill only when tractor and

drill are stopped and the tractor park brake is set.

Use A Safety Chain

▲ Use a safety chain to help con-

trol drawn machinery should it separate from tractor drawbar.

▲ Use a chain with a strength rat-

ing 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.

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 implement to ground, put

tractor in park, turn off engine and remove key before performing maintenance.

▲ Allow implement to cool completely. ▲ 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 implement before operation.

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Important Safety Information

Prepare for Emergencies

▲ Be prepared if a ﬁre starts. ▲ Keep a ﬁrst aid kit and ﬁre extin-

guisher handy.

▲ Keep emergency numbers for

doctor, ambulance, hospital and ﬁre department near phone.

911

Wear Protective 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.

Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard

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

▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving

pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines.

▲ Use a piece of paper or card-

board, 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 doc-

tor immediately. Any ﬂuid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.

Safety at All Times

Thoroughly read and understand this manual before operating implement. Refer to Safety Decals, page 4. Read all instructions noted on decals.

▲ Be familiar with all implement

functions.

▲ Operate implement from driver’s

seat only.

▲ Do not leave tractor or implement

unattended with engine running.

▲ Do not dismount a moving tractor.

Dismounting a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death.

▲ Do not use drill tires as a step.

Tires rotate easily when not in contact with ground.

▲ Do not stand between tractor and

implement during hitching.

▲ Keep hands, feet and clothing

away from power-driven parts.

▲ Wear snug-ﬁtting clothing to avoid

entanglement with moving parts.

▲ Make sure all persons are well

away before raising openers or folding drill.

▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,

when raising and folding drill.

▲ Do not turn tractor too tight, caus-

ing implement to ride up on wheels.

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 to allow 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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Important Safety Information

Safety Decals

Your implement comes equipped with all safety decals in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.

1. Read and follow decal directions.

2. Keep all safety decals clean and legible.

3. Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for proper decal placement.

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4. When ordering new parts or components, also request corresponding safety decals.

5. To install new decals:

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

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

being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal.

818-003C

Slow Moving Vehicle Sign Left-hand box, inside panel

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838-266C

Red Reﬂectors Inside ends of walk-

boards; two decals total

838-265C

Amber Reﬂectors Outside ends of walk-

boards; left and right side on rear of walkboards; six decals total

838-267C

Daytime Reﬂectors Inside ends of walk-

boards; two decals total

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Important Safety Information

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818-019C

Warning Neg Tongue Wt Drill tongue

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818-045C

Warning Pinch Pt/Crus Behind folding latch

818-078C

Caution FP-HC-MF-24&3 Drill tongue

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818-337C

Warning 20 MPH Trans Drill tongue

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818-339C

Warning High Pressure Drill tongue

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818-398C

Caution Tires Not a S Both transport axles;two

decals total

818-751C

Caution Tire 32 PSI Gauge-wheel rims; four decals total

818-752C

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Caution Tire 52 PSI Transport-wheel rims; four decals total

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Important Safety Information

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818-861C

Transport Lock War Mainframe, rear of drill

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818-864C

Danger Crushing Haz Outside support panels; two decals total

818-682C

Warning Pinch/Crush M First stage marker arm

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Introduction

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Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. This implement 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 your machine.

Description of Unit

The 2S-2600 is a towed seeding implement. This two-section drill has a working width of 26 feet and folds to a transport width of 15 feet. The drill has straight-arm, doubledisk 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. Seeding rates are adjustable with the seed-rate-adjustment handle and sprocket box.

The 2S-2600 features active hydraulic down pressure on the opener frames. When used on a tractor with closedcenter hydraulics, constant down pressure ensures even opener penetration in uneven ground. Hydraulic down pressure is adjustable at a single point.

The 2S-2600F allows you to drill seed and apply fertilizer in the same ﬁeld pass. Dividers partition the drill boxes into seed and fertilizer compartments. The openers apply dry fertilizer to the seed trench before the furrow is closed. You also can use both compartments for seed.

Intended Usage

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

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.

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.

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.

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 front, left-hand side of the drill as shown in Figure A.

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Figure A

Serial Number

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 man-

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

2. If you are still not satisﬁed, seek out the owner or gen-

eral 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

NOTE: Useful information related to the preceding topic.

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Section 1 Preparation and Setup

This section will help you prepare your tractor and drill for use. You must adjust drill-tongue height to match your tractor-drawbar height, hook up the drill hydraulics to the tractor, and check that the hydraulics have been bled.

Prestart Checklist

1. Read and understand “Important Safety Information” beginning 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. Refer to Lubrication,“Maintenance and Lubrica- tion,” page 48.

4. Check that all safety labels and reﬂectors arecorrectly located and legible. Replace if damaged. Refer to Safety Labels,“Important Safety Information,” page

5. Inﬂate tires to recommended pressure as listed on Tire Inﬂation Chart,“Appendix,” page 60. Tighten wheel bolts as speciﬁed on Torque Values Chart,“Ap-

pendix,” page 60.

Tractor Hookup

1. Choose a drill-hitch option that is compatible with your tractor drawbar.

The 2S-2600 has three hitch options:

• a clevis hitch,

• a small-hole, single-strap hitch or

• a large-hole, single-strap hitch.

Use the clevis hitch with tractors that have single-tang drawbars.Use the single-strap hitch for tractors with clevis drawbars. Always use a locking-style hitch pin sized to match the holes in the hitch and drawbar.

2. To adjust the drill hitch to match your tractor-drawbar height, mount tongue jack on side of tongue as shown in Figure 1-1. Use jack to raise drill tongue so lowest hitch hole is 18 inches off ground.

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 drill and moving tractor. Stop tractor engine and set park brake before installing hitch pin.

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 use a clevis hitch or clevis drawbar with a locking-style hitch pin.

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Figure 1-1

Jack in Lifting Location

3. Bolt drill hitch onto drill tongue to match your tractordrawbar height. Refer to Figure 1-2. You can turn the hitch over for a total of six different hitch heights.

NOTE: When hitching drill to a different tractor, check for a difference in drawbar heights. If heights are different, readjust hitch height accordingly.

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Hitch Heights in Inches

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4. Securely attach safety chain to an anchor on tractor capable of pulling drill.

5. Store jack on top of tongue as shown in Figure 1-3.

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Figure 1-3

Jack Storage Location

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

Hydraulic Hose Hookup

Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you hook up hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses are color coded as follows.

Color Tie Hydraulic Function

Red Opener Lift

Blue Transport Lift

White Fold

Orange Marker

To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit, refer to plastic hose holders. See Figure 1-4. Hoses under extended-cylinder symbol feed cylinder base ends. Hoses under retracted-cylinder symbol feed cylinder rod ends.

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 immediately. Any ﬂuid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.

IMPORTANT: To run drill on tractors with open-center hydraulics or on tractors with ﬁxed-displacement hydraulic pumps, you must install a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. If you are not familiar with your tractor hydraulics, consult your tractor dealer.

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Figure 1-4

Hydraulic Hose Label

1. Connect opener-lift hoses to circuit designated for hydraulic-motor control.

2. Connect transport-lift hoses to tractor remote valve.

3. Connect fold hoses to tractor remote valve.

NOTE: If your tractor has only two remote valves, you must install a double-selector valve to combine the transport-lift and opener-lift circuits. Refer to Two Outlet Hydraulic Kit, “Options,” page 57.

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Section 1 Preparation and Setup

Bleeding the 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.

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.

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 forsuspected leaks. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems. If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any ﬂuid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.

as needed. System capacity for entire drill is about 4 1/2 gallons.

2. Make sure opener frames are locked up in road posi-

tion. Refer to Opener Lock Up,“Operation Instruc- tions,” page 20.

3. Turn knob on both pressure-control valves (1) com-

pletely counterclockwise, then turn valves clockwise far enough to build up 1000 psi (about three turns).

4. Turn knob on bypass valve (2) completely clockwise

for no oil ﬂow.

5. Loosen hose-end ﬁttings (3) at the locations shown in

Figure 1-5.

NOTE: Do not loosen an O-ring ﬁtting for bleeding. Bleeding air from an O-ring ﬁtting will damage the seal.

6. Slowly supply oil to top side of pressure-control valves

until oil begins to appear at a loosened hose ﬁtting. As oil begins to appear at a ﬁtting, tighten that ﬁtting.

7. Slowly supply oil to bottom side of pressure-control

valves until oil begins to appear at remainingloosened hose ﬁtting. As oil begins to appear at the ﬁtting, tighten ﬁtting. Continue to supply oil to bottom side of pressure-control valves until all openers are raised completely.

8. Move opener transport locks to field position and cycle

openers up and down ten times. Each time you lower

Bleeding Opener Lift Hydraulics

Refer to Figure 1-5.

1. Check hydraulic ﬂuid level in tractor reservoir and ﬁll toprop-

er level. Add ﬂuid to system

openers, hold tractor remote lever until opener circuit builds up to pressure set at control valves.

9. After cycling openers, return opener transport locks to road position.

Figure 1-5

Bleeding Opener Lift Hydraulics

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Bleeding Fold Hydraulics

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

2. With drill unfolded and fold cylinders completely extended, disconnect rod-end pins and swing cylinders so they will not contact anything when extended.

3. Loosen rod-end-hose ﬁtting at elbow on left fold cylinder (1). See Figure 1-6.

NOTE: Do not loosen an O-ring ﬁtting. Bleeding air from an O-ring ﬁtting will damage the seal.

4. Slowly supply oil to rod end of fold cylinders until oil appears at loosened hose ﬁtting. Tighten ﬁtting and completely retract fold cylinders.

5. With cylinders completely retracted, loosen base-endhose ﬁtting at elbow on left fold cylinder (2). See Figure 1-6.

6. Slowly supply oil to base end of fold cylinders until oil appears at loosened hose ﬁtting. Tighten ﬁtting and cycle fold cylinders in and out several times.

7. Repin cylinder-rod clevis.

Figure 1-6

Bleeding Fold Hydraulics

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Section 1 Preparation and Setup

Bleeding Transport Lift Hydraulics

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

2. With drill lowered into ﬁeld position, loosen base-endhose ﬁtting at elbow on right-hand transport-lift cylinder (1). See Figure 1-7.

3. Slowly supply oil to base end of transport-lift cylinders until oil appears at the loosened hose ﬁtting. As oil appears at ﬁtting, tighten that ﬁtting.

4. Completely extend transport-lift cylinders and immediately lock cylinders up by ﬂipping up cylinder lock channels on both transport-lift cylinders. Refer to Figure 2-4, page 14.

The hydraulics could fail, causing the openers to fall and crush you. To prevent serious injury or death, always secure cylinder lock channels over extended transport-lift cylinders before working under openers.

5. When cylinder lock channels are in place, loosen rodend-hose ﬁtting at elbow on left transport-lift cylinder (2). See Figure 1-7.

6. Slowly supply oil to rod end of transport-lift cylinders until oil appears at loosened hose ﬁtting. As oil begins to appear at ﬁtting, tighten that ﬁtting.

7. Extend transport-lift cylinders and remove cylinder lock channels. Completely cycle transport-lift hydraulics several times.

Bleeding Marker Hydraulics

You may be injured if hit by a folding or unfolding marker. Markers may fall quickly and unexpectedly if the hydraulics fail. Never allow anyone near the drill when folding or unfolding markers.

1. Make sure tractor hydraulic reservoir is full.

2. With markers unfolded in ﬁeld position, crack hydraulic-hose ﬁttings at base and rod ends of each marker cylinder.

3. With tractor at idle speed, activate tractor hydraulic valve forward until oil appears at one ﬁtting. When oil begins to seep out around a ﬁtting, tighten that ﬁtting. Reverse the tractor hydraulic valve until oil appears at opposite hose ﬁtting and tighten that ﬁtting.

4. If you have dual markers, activate your tractor hydraulic valve forward again until oil seeps out around one ﬁtting on the other marker cylinder and tighten that ﬁtting. Reverse tractor hydraulic valve until oil seeps out around remaining hose ﬁtting and tighten it.

5. Fold and unfold markers slowly to work out all air. Use caution when folding and unfolding markers for the ﬁrst time, checking for pinching and kinking of hoses.

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Figure 1-7

Bleeding Transport Lift Hydraulics

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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

1. Lubricate drill as indicated under Lubrication,“Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 48.

2. Check all tires for proper inﬂation as indicated on Tire Inﬂation Chart,“Appendix,” page 60.

3. Perform all beginning-of-season and daily service items under Maintenance,“Maintenance and Lubri- cation,” page 46.

4. Check the drill for worn or damaged parts. Repair or replace them before going to the ﬁeld.

5. Check all nuts, bolts and screws. Refer to Torque Val-

ues Chart,“Appendix,” page 60.

Folding

Crushing hazard – Bystanders could be crushed between the folding drill boxes and the drill tongue. To avoid serious injury or death, keep all bystanders well away during drill operation.

5. At front of drill, lock opener frames into road position as shown in Figure 2-2.

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Figure 2-2

Opener Lock Up at Gauge Wheels

6. At rear of drill, lock opener frames into road position as shown in Figure 2-3.

1. Park tractor and drill on level ground with tractor transmission in park. Be aware of clearance needed to fold drill.

2. Hydraulically raise openers completely.

3. Raise drill with transport-lift cylinders until gauge wheels are off ground and cylinders are extended completely.

NOTE: While lifting for transport, the drill will ﬂex in the center before lifting gauge wheels off ground.

4. Slowly supply oil to rod end of fold circuit. Fold drill until both box frames are secured in folding latch.

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Figure 2-1

Folding Latch

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Figure 2-3

Opener Lock Up at Rear of Drill

7. At rear of drill, rotate cylinder lock channels over rods on both transport-lift cylinders as shown in Figure 2-4.

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Figure 2-4

Cylinder Lock Channels Inserted for Transport

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IMPORTANT: Make sure u-shaped spring clips in lock channels clasp the cylinder rods securely. The clips must hold the channels in position until cylinders settle against the channels. Inspect clips regularly. Adjust or replace clips as needed.

8. Allow transport-lift cylinders to settle against lock channels.

9. Before transporting, check that hydraulic cylindersare holding lock channels securely.

Unfolding

1. At front of drill, prop up latch pawl (1) as shown in Figure 2-5 so folding latch will release boxes.

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Figure 2-5

Latch Pawl Positioned for Folding

2. At front and rear of drill, position opener transport locks in ﬁeld position as shown in Figure 2-6.

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Figure 2-7

Cylinder Lock Channels Removed for Field Use

IMPORTANT: Do not lower openers until drill is unfolded or you will damage drill tires.

4. Slowly supply oil to base end of fold circuit. Unfold drill by extending fold cylinders completely.

5. Completely retract transport-lift cylinders.

6. Completely lower openers to allow opener transport locks to disengage.

Folding & Unfolding Quick Reference

To Fold Drill

1. Raise openers.

2. Extend transport cylinders.

3. Fold drill.

4. Lock opener frames and transport cylinders.

To Unfold Drill

1. Position latch pawl for release.

2. Unlock opener frames.

3. Unlock transport-lift cylinders.

4. Unfold drill.

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Figure 2-6

Opener Frames Unlocked

3. Supply oil to transport-lift cylinders until cylinders are extended completely and drill is raised completely. Rotate cylinder lock channels off cylinder rods as shown in Figure 2-7.

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IMPORTANT: Do not lower openers until drill is unfolded or you will damage drill tires.

5. Retract transport cylinders.

6. Lower openers.

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Setting the Bypass Valve

A bypass valve is plumbed into the opener down pressure circuit. See Figure 2-8. Tractors with load-sensing, closedcenter hydraulics require this bypass valve to protect the tractor hydraulic system.

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Figure 2-8

Bypass Valve

If you are unsure what type of hydraulic system is on your tractor, contact your tractor manufacturer.

Tractors with Open Center Hydraulics

Close bypass valve for no oil ﬂow by turning knob on valve clockwise completely. Always operate the drill with the bypass valve closed.

Tractors with Pressure Compensating Closed Center Hydraulics (PC Closed)

Close bypass valve for no oil ﬂow by turning knob on valve clockwise completely. Always operate the drill with the bypass valve closed.

Tractors with Load Sensing Closed Center Hydraulics (LS Closed) Pressure Flow Compensating (PFC) Systems

IMPORTANT: Failure to use the bypass valve on loadsensing tractors may cause major tractor damage.

1. Close bypass valve for no oil ﬂow by turning knob on valve clockwise completely.

2. With tractor at half throttle, adjust ﬂow-control valve on tractor so openers raise and lower at a reasonable speed. Keep tractor at one-half throttle for remaining steps.

4. Adjust pressure-control valves on drill for opener down pressure so gauges are at 1800 psi. See Figure 2-11.

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Figure 2-9

Pressure Control Valves

5. While watching gauges on drill, slowly turn knob on bypass valve counterclockwise. Adjust bypass valve just until needles on gauges begin to move down from 1800 psi. Lock bypass valve at this setting. (See also note below.)

6. Adjust pressure-control valves on drill to desired opener down pressure as explained under Opener Down Pressure, beginning on page 33.

NOTE: The higher the bypass pressure, the greater the potential for oil heating and premature tractor damage. At the same time, for proper opener operation the bypass valve must be set at least 300 psi above the opener downpressure setting when the tractor is at one-half throttle. Therefore, you should set the bypass valve as low as possible while staying at least 300 psi above the opener down pressure setting.

While 1800 psi is a good starting point for setting the bypass valve, if you consistently operate the drill with low opener down pressure you can set the bypass valve below 1800 psi. If you consistently operate the drill with very high opener down pressure, you may need a bypass-valve setting above 1800 psi.

NOTE: The faster openers raise and lower, the greater potential for oil heating, premature wear or tractor damage. Keep tractor at one-half throttle for remaining steps.

3. Engage tractor hydraulics and lower openers. Lock hydraulic lever on tractor for continuous operation.

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Section 2 Operating Instructions

Adjusting the Counter Balance Valve

On the stem of the valve there is a rubber cap that protects the threads of an adjustment stem. This stem is locked in place with a hex nut. To adjust the valve, loosen the nut and turn the stem using an Allen wrench.

Screwing the stem in (clockwise) pushes on a spring which supplements the pilot line’s force on an internal piston. More spring force will let the valve open with a low pilot pressure. Less spring force will require higher pilot pressure to open the valve.

Note: With the screw turned in fully, the spring will develop enough force on the piston to unlock the valve, even with no pilot pressure, causing the openers to settle.

Raise and lower the drill several times then hold hydraulic down pressure on the openers to purge air from the system and to warm the oil. Repeat.

Raise the openers. Observe the openers closely to detect settling. If the openers remain up, no valve adjustment is needed.

If the openers settle, the stem is screwed in too far. Gently back the stem out until it stops, then screw it in one turn. Generally this is a good starting point. Check for settling.

Backing the stem out will lock the valve, screwing it in too far can cause it to unlock.

A small increase in lowering speed can be achieved by screwing the stem in.

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Opener Operation

The openers are raised and lowered on their own hydraulic circuit. When used with an active hydraulic system, constant hydraulic down pressure is placed on openers for even soil penetration across the drill. To operate openers with live hydraulic power, always connect the opener-lift hoses to the circuit designated for hydraulic-motor control.

To achieve proper opener ﬂotation, the opener hydraulic circuit must be powered by an active hydraulic system. An active hydraulic system requires a tractor with closed-center hydraulics or pressure-ﬂow compensated hydraulics powered by a variable displacement hydraulic pump.

To run drill on tractors with open-center hydraulics or on tractors with ﬁxed-displacement hydraulic pumps, you must install a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. Contact your Great Plains dealer for ordering information.

If you are not familiar with your tractor's hydraulics, consult your tractor dealer.

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

John Deere 8000 Series tractors: Set timer to continuous. Push lever forward until detent clicks.

Case-IH Magnum tractors: Lock lever forward in detent position. You may need to turn up detent pressure to its maximum setting. Do not tie hydraulic lever past detent position with a strap. See your tractor dealer for hydraulic-system details.

Other tractors: Lock lever forward in detent position. You may need to turn up detent pressure to maximum or use a mechanical detent holder to hold lever forward. See your tractor dealer for proper means of providing constant ﬂow to openers.

2. Set opener down pressure. There is one pressurecontrol valve for openers on center of drill and one for openers on outside ends of drill. See Figure 2-12. Initially set down pressure at 800 psi, then adjust as ﬁeld conditions warrant. For more information on adjusting hydraulic down pressure, refer to Opener Down Pres- sure,“Adjustments,” page 33.

Opener Operation for Active Hydraulic Systems

IMPORTANT: Tractors with load-sensing hydraulics must use the bypass valve to operate the 2S-2600. Failure to use the bypass valve can cause major tractor damage. Before adjusting opener down pressure, set bypass valve as explained under Setting the Bypass Valve, page 16.

1. Lock hydraulic lever forward during ﬁeld operation for constant hydraulic ﬂow to openers.

John Deere tractors with Sound-Gard ® Body: Use

lever lock clip, John Deere part number R52667, to lock lever forward. See your tractor dealer for clip purchase and installation.

John Deere 7000 Series tractors: Rotate valve

detent selector to motor position to lock lever in forward position.

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Figure 2-10

Pressure Control Valves

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Section 2 Operating Instructions

3. 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 as shown in Figure 2-11. Adjust all press wheels to the same height.

• For shallower seeding, slide T-handles toward drill.

• For deeper seeding, slide T-handles away from drill.

While seeding, remember:

• Raise openers before turning. Never back up or turn

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

• For information on opener adjustments, see Opener

Down Pressure and Opener Depth,“Adjustments,”

starting on page 33. For more information on troubleshooting opener problems, see “Troubleshooting,” page 44.

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Figure 2-11

Press Wheel Adjustment

Priority Flow Hydraulic Systems

On some tractors with load-sensing hydraulics, the #1 circuit is capable of taking nearly 100 percent of available hydraulic ﬂow. Operating the openers or markers on circuit #1 will starve the other circuit, making one function inoperable.

To operate markers and constant opener down pressure at the same time, connect the openers to circuit #2 and the markers to circuit #3.

Opener Operation for Non-Active Hydraulic Systems

To run drill with open-center hydraulics or ﬁxed-displacement hydraulic pumps requires a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. After installing the kit, refer to the following instructions for opener operation.

1. Lower opener frames by pushing forward on tractor hydraulic lever. Lock lever temporarily in this position while adjusting opener down pressure.

2. With tractor hydraulic lever locked forward, set opener down pressure. There is one pressure-control valve for openers on center of drill and one for openers on outside ends of drill. See Figure 2-8. Initially set down pressure at 800 psi, then adjust as ﬁeld conditions warrant. For more information on adjusting opener hydraulic down, refer to Opener Down Pressure, “Adjustments,” page 33.

3. After opener down pressure is set, return tractor hydraulic lever to neutral. This locks in the selected pressure, and opener frames will remain ﬁxed in this position.

IMPORTANT: Open-center tractors and tractors with ﬁxed-displacement pumps are not designed to provide a continuous supply of pressurized oil to remote valves. Locking hydraulic lever forward on these tractors can cause overheating of hydraulic oil and tractor damage. After setting opener down pressure, always return hydraulic lever to neutral.

4. 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 as shown in Figure 2-11. Adjust all press wheels to the same height.

• For shallower seeding, slide T-handles toward drill.

• For deeper seeding, slide T-handles away from drill.

While seeding, remember:

• When approaching rough terrain where you need active

hydraulics to maintain even opener penetration, push tractor hydraulic lever forward momentarily. As soon as you return to level ground, return lever to neutral. Do not activate tractor hydraulic lever for more than 20 seconds at a time, once every 2 minutes. Always wait until tractor and drill are on level ground before returning lever to neutral. You can bump tractor hydraulic lever forward any time on level ground to assure the preset pressure is correctly locked in and to reset the system.

• Raise openers before turning. Never back up or turn

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

• Each time you lower openers, hold tractor remote hy-

draulic lever forward for a few seconds to recharge circuit, then return lever to neutral. Return lever to neutral only when tractor and drill are on level ground.

• For information on opener adjustments, see Opener

Down Pressure and Opener Depth,“Adjustments,”

starting on page 33. For more information on troubleshooting opener problems, see “Troubleshooting,” page 44.

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Opener Lock Up

Openers must be locked up for transport and drill maintenance. To lock up openers, position opener-transport-lock handles on both drill sections in road position, then raise openers completely. See .

To unlock openers, position opener-transport-lock handles in ﬁeld position, then raise openers completely.

NOTE: Opener-transport-lock handles can be moved with openers up or down, but transport locks will only engage after openers are raised completely and disengage after openers are lowered completely.

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Fertilizer Box Operation

The 2S-2600F is equipped with a fertilizer compartment so you can plant seed and apply fertilizer in the same ﬁeld pass. Use only dry, granular fertilizer in the fertilizer box.

1. Clean any seed or debris from fertilizer compartment.

2. Adjust seed and fertilizer compartments to desired capacity. The 2S-2600F is equipped with standard dividers that partition drill boxes into 60 percent seed and 40 percent fertilizer. If your drill is outﬁtted with optional offset dividers, you can change the seed-to-fertilizer ratio. Refer to Seed and Fertilizer Capacity,“Adjust- ments,” on page 41.

3. Calibrate fertilizer-application rate as explained under Fertilizer Rate Calibration,“Adjustments,” page 29.

4. Check that divider door is closed so seed and fertilizer cannot pass between compartments. See Figure 2-

16.

5. Check that fertilizer cleanout door is latched securely (1) as shown in Figure 2-14. Close all door latches before loading fertilizer compartment.

Figure 2-12

Opener Lock Up

Point Row Operation

The point-row option allows you to raise and lower openers on one drill section independent of the others. To raise and lower openers on both sections together, ﬂip power switch (1) so master-lift-control light (2) is on. Raise or lower all openers by moving the switch under the light.

To raise and lower openers on one section independent of the other, ﬂip power switch so section-control-light (3) is lit. Raise and lower openers on a section by moving the switches under the light.

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Figure 2-14

Cleanout Door Latched

6. Open lid over fertilizer compartment and swivel back until it rests against open drill-box lid. See Figure 2-15. The fertilizer lid serves as a spill guard to keep fertilizer out of the seed compartment.

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Figure 2-13

Point-Row Control Monitor

7. Fill fertilizer compartment.

Figure 2-15

Spill Lid

NOTE: Turn point row power switch off when tractor is off.

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Seeding with Both Compartments

1. Clean out boxes as explained under 2S-2600F Clean Out,“Maintenance and Lubrication,” on page 46.

2. Open divider door between seed and fertilizer compartments. To open door, loosen black knobs (1) shown in Figure 2-16. Loosen knobs until bent clips can be turned off door. When all bent clips have been turned, swivel door back against fertilizer-tray opening.

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Figure 2-16

Divider Door

3. Use vinyl washout cover to hold divider door open as shown in Figure 2-17.

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Figure 2-17

Divider Door Secured

4. To avoid unnecessary wear, remove fertilizer drive chains.

Shaft Monitor Operation

To operate shaft monitor, turn system on by activating onoff switch on monitor head. If seed-cup shaft is turning, both of the lights will be on and the alarm will not sound.

If either seed-cup shaft stops for 30 seconds, an alarm will sound and a light on the monitor will ﬂash designating the failed shaft.

The 30-second delay is to prevent nuisance alarms when turning at the end of the ﬁeld. If a failure does occur and an alarm sounds, remember you have traveled for 30 seconds without planting.

Marker Operation

Optional markers are equipped with a double-selector valve to combine the transport-fold circuit with the marker circuit.

After drill is unfolded for ﬁeld operation, shift double-selector valve to marker circuit as shown in Figure 2-18. Before operating markers, make sure they are properly bled as described in Bleeding the Hydraulics, “Drill Preparation and Setup,” page 11.

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Figure 2-18

Shifting the Double Selector Valve

To operate a single marker, activate tractor remote hydraulic lever to move marker in desired direction.

Single markersare equipped with a needle valve to control marker folding speed. Excessive folding speed can damage markers, so adjust needle valve to a safe operating speed as described under Marker Adjustments, “Adjust- ments,” page 21.

Dual markers are equipped with a sequence valve to control lift sequence. Starting with both markers up, the sequence is:

1. Activate hydraulic lever; right marker lowers while left marker stays up.

2. Reverse hydraulic lever; right marker raises while left marker stays up.

3. Activate hydraulic lever; left marker lowers while right marker stays up.

4. Reverse hydraulic lever; left marker raises while right marker stays up.

5. Pattern repeats.

Folding speed of dual markers is adjusted with adjustment screws on sequence-valve body. Excessive folding speed can damage markers, so adjust markers to a safe folding speed as described under Marker Adjustments, “Adjust- ments,” page 21.

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Transporting

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.

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

1.5 times the weight of the towing vehicle.

Before transporting the drill check the following items.

1. Transport only with a tractor of proper size. See “Speciﬁcations,” page 59.

2. Hitch drill securely to tractor. Always use a lockingstyle pin sized to match holes in hitch and drawbar (minimum of 1-inch diameter).

3. Attach safety chain to an anchor on tractor capable of pulling drill.

4. Plug drill safety lights into tractor seven-pin connector.

5. Make sure drill is folded properly. Refer to Folding, page 14.

6. Lock openers up into road position. Refer to Opener Lock Up, page 20.

7. Secure cylinder lock channels on transport-cylinder rods and allow cylinders to settle against the channels. Refer to Folding, page 14.

Marker Transportation

Always transport markers folded ﬂat. Make sure second marker section rests securely on transport carrier.

Parking

For information on long-term storage, refer to Storage, “Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 46.

Parking with Drill Unfolded

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

1. Remove jack from its storage location on top of tongue and pin it on post on left side of tongue as shown in Figure 1-1, page 9. Extend jack until weight of tongue is on jack.

2. Lower parking stands located on outer ends of drill by unpinning keeper pin and rotating stands down. See Figure 2-19. Place a block under foot of stand if it does not contact ground.

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Figure 2-19

Parking Stand

3. Lower openers and reduce hydraulic down pressure to zero.

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

Use caution when removing the hitch pin. Slight tongue elevation may occur.

5. Remove hitch pin and safety chain from tractor drawbar.

NOTE: After unhitching the unfolded drill, the tongue may rise above tractor-drawbar height. Lower tongue by connecting the opener-lift circuit and pressurizing openers.

Parking with Drill Folded

1. Raise, lock and fold drill into transport position.

2. Park drill on a level, solid area.

3. Remove jack from its storage location on top of tongue and pin it on post on left side of tongue as shown in Figure 1-1, page 9. Extend jack until weight of tongue is on jack. If ground is soft, place a board or plate under jack to widen ground-contact area.

4. Unplug hydraulic hoses and electrical lines from tractor.

5. Remove hitch pin and safety chain from tractor drawbar.

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Section 3 Adjustments

This section covers basic ﬁeld and maintenance adjustments. Before going to the ﬁeld, set the seeding rate and adjust seeding depth. Check drive chains and disk scrapers periodically during the season.

Seed Rate Calibration

Calibrating the seeding rate requires four steps:

• changing drive sprockets,

• setting seed-rate handle,

• positioning seed-cup doors, and

• checking seeding rate.

Refer to the seed-rate charts. These charts list proper sprocket sizes and seed-rate-handle settings for various seeds and seeding rates.

The seed-rate charts are based on cleaned, untreated seed of average size and test weight. The charts are based on 9.5L-15, 6-ply, rib implement tires. Many factors will affect seeding rates including foreign material, seed treatment, seed size, seed weight, ﬁeld conditions, tire pressure and test weight. You likely will need to make minor adjustments. Set and check the seeding rate using the procedures below, then readjust the rate as necessary.

For correct drive type, refer to seed-rate charts beginning on page 25. The charts lists drive types as 1, 2, 3 or 4. Refer to the following table for correct-sized sprocket for each drive type.

To change drive types, loosen idlers and remove drive chain shown in Figure 3-1. Remove lynch pin and rearrange sprockets on shaft.

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Figure 3-1

Drive Type Sprockets

Reroute drive chain as shown in Figure 3-2. Set same drive type on both drill sections. Be sure chain is installed with the chain connector link retainer towards the centerline and the clip opening (split end) faces the opposite way of the chain travel.

Drive

Type

Type 1 72-tooth Slowest

Type 2 34 tooth Two Times Faster Than Type 1

Type 3 23-tooth Three Times Faster Than Type 1

Type 4 14-tooth Five Times Faster Than Type 1

Sprocket Speed

Figure 3-2

Drive Type Sprockets and Chain Routings

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Setting Seed-Rate Handle

There is a seed-rate-adjustment handle for each drill section. See Figure 3-3. Position handles to the setting indicated on the seed-rate charts. To adjust handle, loosen wing nut under handle and slide handle until indicator lines up with correct setting.

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Figure 3-3

Seed Rate Adjustment Handle

Positioning Seed-Cup Doors

For wheat and other small seeds, move seed-cup-door handles to highest position. For soybeans and other large seeds, lower handles to second position. If excessive seed cracking occurs, lower handles to third position. For seedcup clean out, move handles to fourth, wide open. Make sure all handles are in the same position before drilling.

Checking Seeding Rate

You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed from a falling implement or openers. Always have transport locks in place and frame sufﬁciently blocked up when working on the drill.

1. Jack up drive gauge wheel(s) and rotate them to see that seed cups and drives are working properly and free from foreign material.

2. Check that your gauge-wheel tires are 9.5L - 15, 6-ply rib implement and properly inﬂated. Refer to Tire Inﬂa- tion Chart, “Appendix,” page 60.

3. Record weight of an empty container large enough to hold seed metered for one acre.

4. Place several pounds of seed over three seed cups on an outside end of drill box. Pull seed tubes off of these three openers.

5. Turn drive wheel several times to ﬁll seed cups. Turn wheel until seed drops to ground from each seed cup.

6. Place empty container under three tubes to gather metered seed.

7. Turn drive wheel until one acre is tallied on acremeter (203 wheel rotations). While turning, check that cups have plenty of seed coming into them.

8. Weigh metered seed. Subtract initial weight of container. Divide by three. Multiply by number of openers on your drill to determine total pounds-per-acre seeded. If this ﬁgure is different than desired, reset sprockets accordingly.

NOTE: You may want to repeat calibration procedure if your results vary greatly from seed-rate chart.

9. When drilling, check seeding rate by noting acres drilled, amount of seed added to drill and seed level in drill box. If you are seeding more or less than desired, adjust rate slightly to compensate for ﬁeld conditions.

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Figure 3-4

Seed Cup Door Adjustment

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Section 3 Adjustments

Seed Rate Charts (pounds per acre)

Setting number

Alfalfa

Drive Type 1

(Based on

60#/bu)

Barley

Drive Type 1

(Based on

51#/bu)

Barley

Drive Type 2

(Based on

51#/bu)

Barley

Drive Type 4

(Based on

51#/bu)

Buck Wheat

Drive Type 3

(Based on

48#/bu)

Canola or

Rape

Drive Type 1

(Based on

51#/bu)

Flax or

Sudan

Drive Type 1

(Based on

55#/bu)

6" 2 6 8 12 15 19 23 27 32 37 41 45 50 54 59 63 69 74 79 82 84

7.5" 2 4 7 10 12 15 18 22 25 29 33 36 40 43 47 51 55 59 63 65 67

Spacing

10" 1 3 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 22 25 27 30 33 35 38 41 44 48 49 50

6" 2 5 8 11 14 18 22 26 30 35 39 43 48 53 57 62 66 69 73 73 74

7.5" 24691215182124283135384246495255585959

Spacing

10" 1 3 5 6 9 11 13 16 18 21 23 26 29 32 34 37 39 42 44 44 44

6" 4 9 16 22 30 37 45 54 62 71 76 87 96 104 114 123 133 142 152 154 156

7.5" 3 7 13 17 24 30 36 43 49 57 64 70 77 83 91 98 106 114 121 123 125

Spacing

10" 2 5 10 13 18 22 27 32 37 43 48 52 58 63 68 74 80 85 91 92 94

6" 9 21 39 53 73 90 110 131 151 174 194 213 234 255 278 300 325 348 371 377 382

7.5" 7 17 31 42 58 72 88 105 121 139 155 170 188 204 222 240 260 279 297 301 306

Spacing

10" 5 13 23 32 44 54 66 79 91 104 117 128 141 153 167 180 195 209 222 226 230

6" 0 11 21 29 42 52 65 78 92 107 123 136 150 165 180 195 209 224 240 242 245

7.5" 0 9 17 24 34 42 52 62 74 85 99 109 120 132 144 156 167 179 192 194 196

Spacing

10" 0 7 13 18 25 31 39 47 55 64 74 81 90 99 108 117 126 134 144 145 147

6" 0 4 8 11 14 18 21 25 29 32 36 39 43 47 51 54 59 63 68 69 71

7.5" 03691114172023262932343740434750545557

Spacing

10" 0 2 5 6 9 11 13 15 17 19 22 24 26 28 30 33 35 38 41 42 43

6" 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 33 37 42 46 50 54 59 65 70 76 82 83 85

7.5" 03791316192326303437404447525661666768

Spacing

10” 0 2 5 7 10 12 15 17 20 22 25 27 30 33 35 39 42 45 49 50 51

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Millet

Drive Type 1

(Based on

60#/bu)

Milo

Drive Type 1

(Based on

60#/bu)

Oats

Drive Type 3

(Based on

37#/bu)

Peas

Drive Type 3

(Based on

61#/bu)

Pinto Bean

Drive Type 1

(Based on

61#/bu)

6" 1 5 8 12 16 20 23 27 32 36 40 44 49 52 57 62 66 71 76 77 78

7.5" 14791316192225293235394246495357616263

Spacing

10" 1 3 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 21 24 26 29 32 34 37 40 43 46 46 47

6" 0 5 9 13 18 23 28 34 39 45 52 57 63 69 75 81 87 92 98 100 102

7.5” 0 4 7 10 14 18 22 27 31 36 41 45 50 55 60 65 69 73 78 80 82

Spacing

10" 0 3 5 8 11 14 17 20 23 27 31 34 38 41 45 49 52 55 59 60 61

6" 0 5 12 17 24 32 39 47 55 63 72 80 88 96 105 113 121 130 139 140 140

7.5" 0 4 10 14 19 25 31 37 44 51 58 64 70 77 84 90 97 104 111 112 112

Spacing

10" 0 3 7 10 14 19 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 68 73 78 83 84 84

6" 0 0 19 34 52 69 84 102 119 137 154 169 186 202 218 235 251 266 281 283 284

7.5” 0 0 15 27 42 55 67 82 95 110 123 136 149 161 175 188 201 213 225 226 227

Spacing

10" 0 0 11 20 31 41 50 61 71 82 93 102 112 121 131 141 151 160 169 170 171

6" 0 0 9 13 17 24 30 35 41 47 53 58 64 69 74 81 85 91 97 96 96

7.5" 0 0 7 10 14 19 24 28 33 38 42 47 51 55 60 65 68 73 77 77 77

Spacing

10" 0 0 5 8 10 14 18 21 25 28 32 35 38 41 45 49 51 54 58 58 58

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Section 3 Adjustments

Seed Rate Charts (pounds per acre)

Great Plains Mfg., Inc.

Setting number

Rice

Short Grain

Drive Type 3

(Based on

43#/bu)

Rice

Short Grain

Drive Type 4

(Based on

43#/bu)

Rice

Long Grain

Drive Type 3

(Based on

47#/bu)

Rice

Long Grain

Drive Type 4

(Based on

47#/bu)

Rye

Drive Type 1

(Based on

57#/bu)

Soybeans

Drive Type 1

(Based on

58#/bu)

Soybeans

Drive Type 2

(Based on

58#/bu)

6" 3 11 18 28 38 46 56 64 73 84 96 107 117 128 139 148 167 165 174 174 174

7.5" 2 9 14 23 31 37 44 51 59 67 77 85 94 102 111 118 125 132 139 139 139

Spacing

10" 2 7 11 17 23 27 33 38 44 50 57 64 70 77 83 89 94 99 105 105 105

6" 5 18 29 46 63 74 91 104 120 137 156 174 191 209 226 241 255 269 284 284 284

7.5" 4 14 24 37 50 60 72 83 96 109 125 139 153 167 181 193 204 215 227 227 227

Spacing

10" 3 11 18 28 38 45 54 62 72 82 94 105 115 125 136 145 153 162 170 170 170

6" 0 0 13 22 32 42 53 61 71 81 90 98 107 116 125 135 144 153 161 167 173

7.5" 0 0 11 17 25 34 42 49 57 65 72 79 85 92 100 108 116 123 129 134 138

Spacing

10" 0 0 8 13 19 25 32 37 42 49 54 59 64 69 75 81 87 92 97 100 104

6" 0 0 22 35 52 68 86 100 115 132 146 160 174 188 204 220 235 250 263 273 282

7.5" 0 0 17 28 41 55 69 80 92 105 117 128 139 151 163 176 188 200 210 218 226

Spacing

10” 0 0 13 21 31 41 52 60 69 79 88 96 104 113 123 132 141 150 158 164 169

6" 0 3 8 13 19 24 28 35 41 47 53 58 63 68 74 81 87 94 101 102 102

7.5" 0 2 6 10 15 19 22 28 33 38 42 46 50 55 59 64 69 75 81 81 82

Spacing

10" 0 2 5 8 11 14 17 21 24 28 32 35 38 41 44 48 52 56 61 61 61

6" 0 3 8 13 19 23 29 34 39 45 49 55 61 66 71 77 82 87 93 93 93

7.5" 0 2 6 11 15 19 23 27 31 36 40 44 49 53 57 62 65 70 74 74 75

Spacing

10" 0 2 5 8 12 14 17 20 24 27 30 33 37 40 43 46 49 52 56 56 56

6" 0 6 16 27 40 48 59 69 80 92 102 114 125 136 147 158 167 179 190 191 192

7.5” 0 5 13 22 32 38 47 55 64 73 81 91 100 109 118 127 134 143 152 153 153

Spacing

10" 0 4 10 16 24 29 35 42 48 55 61 68 75 82 88 95 101 107 115 115 115

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Soybeans

Drive Type 3

(Based on

58#/bu)

Soybeans

Drive Type 4

(Based on

58#/bu)

Sun

flowers

Drive Type 1

(Based on

28#/bu)

Wheat

Drive Type 2

(Based on

64#/bu)

Wheat

Drive Type 3

(Based on

64#/bu)

WheatGrass

Drive Type 1

(Based on

23#/bu)

6" 0 12 23 40 60 71 89 101 116 131 148 164 181 196 214 228 248 265 284 284 284

7.5" 0 9 18 32 48 57 71 81 93 105 119 131 145 157 171 182 199 212 227 227 227

Spacing

10" 0 7 14 24 36 42 53 61 70 79 89 98 108 118 128 137 149 159 170 170 170

6" 0 19 37 66 97 115 145 165 190 214 241 267 295 320 348 371 405 433 463 463 464

7.5" 0 15 29 53 78 92 116 132 152 171 193 214 236 256 279 297 324 346 370 371 371

Spacing

10" 0 11 22 40 58 69 87 99 114 128 145 160 177 192 209 223 243 260 278 278 278

6" 0 0 2 4 6 8 11 13 15 18 20 23 25 27 30 32 34 36 38 39 41

7.5" 00235791012141618202224262729313233

Spacing

10" 0 0 1 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 14 15 16 18 19 20 22 23 24 24

6" 0 13 22 30 40 50 57 70 80 91 105 115 127 140 152 164 177 190 203 205 206

7.5" 0 10 18 24 32 40 46 56 64 73 84 92 102 112 122 131 142 152 162 164 165

Spacing

10" 0 8 13 18 24 30 34 42 48 55 63 69 76 84 91 99 106 114 122 123 124

6" 0 16 31 45 60 74 88 104 120 137 153 168 186 202 220 240 256 274 290 297 299

7.5" 0 13 25 36 48 59 70 83 96 109 123 134 149 162 176 192 205 219 232 237 239

Spacing

10" 0 10 18 27 36 45 53 62 72 82 92 101 111 121 132 144 154 164 174 178 179

6" 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 19 21 21

7.5" 0122345678910111112131415151717

Spacing

10" 0 1 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 11 13 13

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Section 3 Adjustments

Seed Rate Charts (kilograms per hectare)

Setting number

Alfalfa

Drive Type 1

(Based on

.77 kg/L)

Barley

Drive Type 1

(Based on

.66 kg/L)

Barley

Drive Type 2

(Based on

.66 kg/L)

Barley

Drive Type 4

(Based on

.66 kg/L)

Buckwheat

Drive Type 3

(Based on

.62 kg/L)

Canola or

Rape

Drive Type 1

(Based on

.66 kg/L)

Flax or Sudan

Drive Type 1

(Based on

.71 kg/L)

Millet

Drive Type 1

(Based on

.77 kg/L)

Milo

Drive Type 1

(Based on

.77 kg/L)

Oats

Drive Type 3

(Based on

.48 kg/L)

Peas

Drive Type 3

(Based on

.79 kg/L)

Pinto Beans

Drive Type 1

(Based on

.79 kg/L)

Rice -

Short Grain

Drive Type 3

(Based on

.55 kg/L)

Rice -

Short Grain

Drive Type 4

(Based on

.55 kg/L)

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 0 7 10 13 17 21 26 30 35 40 46 51 56 62 67 72 77 82 87 91 95

0 5 8 10 14 17 20 24 28 32 37 41 45 49 54 58 62 66 69 73 76 0 4 6 8 10 13 15 18 21 24 27 31 34 37 40 43 46 49 52 55 57

0 7 9 12 16 20 24 29 34 39 45 50 55 60 65 70 74 77 80 82 83 0 5 7 10 12 16 19 23 27 31 36 40 44 48 52 56 59 62 64 66 67 0 4 5 7 9 12 14 17 20 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 44 46 48 49 50

0 14 19 25 32 40 50 60 70 81 92 103 114 124 134 143 151 158 164 169 172 0 11152026324048566573829199107114121127131135137 0 8 11 15 19 24 30 36 42 49 55 62 68 74 80 86 91 95 99 101 103

0 32 45 61 80 100 122 145 169 194 219 245 270 295 319 343 365 385 404 420 434 0 26 36 49 64 80 97 116 135 155 175 196 216 236 256 274 292 308 323 336 347 0 19 27 37 48 60 73 87 101 116 132 147 162 177 192 206 219 231 242 252 261

0 21 26 34 44 56 71 86 103 121 140 158 177 195 212 228 243 256 267 276 282 0 17 21 27 35 45 56 69 83 97 112 127 141 156 170 183 195 205 214 221 225 0 13 16 20 26 34 42 52 62 73 84 95 106 117 127 137 146 154 160 165 169

0 6 9 12 16 19 23 27 32 36 40 45 49 53 58 62 66 70 74 77 81 0 5 7 10 13 16 19 22 25 29 32 36 39 43 46 50 53 56 59 62 65 0 4 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 22 24 27 29 32 35 37 40 42 44 46 48

0 7 10 13 17 22 27 31 37 42 47 53 58 64 69 74 79 84 89 93 97 0 5 8 11 14 17 21 25 29 34 38 42 47 51 55 59 63 67 71 74 77 0 4 6 8 10 13 16 19 22 25 28 32 35 38 41 45 48 50 53 56 58

0 6 9 13 17 21 26 30 35 40 46 51 56 61 66 70 75 79 83 86 89 0 5 8 10 13 17 21 24 28 32 36 41 45 49 53 56 60 63 66 69 71 0 4 6 8 10 13 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 47 50 52 53

0 7 10 14 19 25 31 37 44 51 58 65 72 79 85 92 97 103 108 112 115 0 5 8 12 16 20 25 30 35 41 46 52 57 63 68 73 78 82 86 89 92 0 4 6 9 12 15 19 22 26 31 35 39 43 47 51 55 58 62 65 67 69

0 10 14 20 26 34 42 52 61 71 82 92 102 112 121 130 138 145 151 156 159 0 8 11 16 21 27 34 41 49 57 65 73 82 89 97 104 110 116 121 124 127 0 6 9 12 16 20 25 31 37 43 49 55 61 67 73 78 83 87 91 93 95

0 9 23 39 56 74 93 113 133 154 175 195 215 234 251 268 283 296 307 316 322 0 8 19 31 44 59 74 90 107 123 140 156 172 187 201 214 226 237 246 253 258 0 6 14 23 33 44 56 68 80 92 105 117 129 140 151 161 170 178 184 190 193

0 6 10 14 20 26 32 39 46 53 60 67 74 80 87 92 97 102 105 108 109 0 5 8 12 16 21 26 31 37 42 48 54 59 64 69 74 78 81 84 86 87 0 4 6 9 12 15 19 23 27 32 36 40 44 48 52 55 58 61 63 65 66

0 16 22 31 40 50 61 73 85 98 110 122 135 146 157 167 176 184 190 195 198 0 13 18 24 32 40 49 58 68 78 88 98 108 117 126 134 141 147 152 156 158 0 9 13 18 24 30 37 44 51 59 66 73 81 88 94 100 106 110 114 117 119

0 26 37 50 65 82 100 119 139 159 179 200 219 238 256 272 287 300 310 318 323 0 20 29 40 52 65 80 95 111 127 144 160 176 191 205 218 230 240 248 254 258 0 15 22 30 39 49 60 71 83 95 108 120 132 143 154 163 172 180 186 191 194

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Section 3 Adjustments

Seed Rate Charts (kilograms per hectare)

Great Plains Mfg., Inc.

Setting number

Rice

Long Grain

Drive Type 3

(Based on

.61 kg/L)

Rice

Long Grain

Drive Type 4

(Based on

.61 kg/L)

Rye

Drive Type 1

(Based on

.74 kg/L)

Soybeans

Drive Type 1

(Based on

.75 kg/L)

Soybeans

Drive Type 2

(Based on

.75 kg/L)

Soybeans

Drive Type 3

(Based on

.75 kg/L)

Soybeans

Drive Type 4

(Based on

.75 kg/L)

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

Spacing

25.40cm

15.24cm

19.05cm

Spacing

25.40cm

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

Spacing

25.40cm

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

0 4 15 25 36 47 58 69 80 90 101 112 122 132 142 152 161 170 179 187 195 0 3 12 20 29 38 46 55 64 72 81 89 98 106 114 122 129 136 143 150 156 0 3 9 15 22 28 35 41 48 54 61 67 73 79 85 91 97 102 107 112 117

0 7 24 41 59 77 94 112 130 147 165 182 199 216 232 248 263 277 291 305 317 0 6 19 33 47 61 75 90 104 118 132 146 159 173 186 198 210 222 233 244 254 0 4 14 25 35 46 57 67 78 88 99 109 119 129 139 149 158 166 175 183 190

0 5 10 14 20 25 32 38 45 52 59 66 73 80 87 93 99 104 109 113 116 0 4 8 11 16 20 25 31 36 42 47 53 59 64 69 74 79 83 87 90 93 0 3 6 9 12 15 19 23 27 31 35 40 44 48 52 56 59 63 65 68 70

0 6 10 15 20 26 31 38 44 51 57 64 70 76 82 87 92 97 101 104 106 0 5 8 12 16 20 25 30 35 40 46 51 56 61 65 70 74 77 80 83 85 0 3 6 9 12 15 19 23 26 30 34 38 42 46 49 52 55 58 60 62 64

0 12 20 30 41 52 65 77 91 104 117 131 144 156 168 179 190 199 207 213 218 0 10 16 24 33 42 52 62 72 83 94 104 115 125 134 143 152 159 165 171 175 0 7 12 18 25 31 39 46 54 62 70 78 86 94 101 108 114 119 124 128 131

0 15 30 45 61 78 96 115 133 152 171 190 209 227 244 261 276 291 304 316 326 0 12 24 36 49 63 77 92 107 122 137 152 167 181 195 209 221 233 243 253 261 0 9 18 27 37 47 58 69 80 91 103 114 125 136 146 156 166 174 182 189 196

0 25 48 73 100 128 157 187 218 248 279 310 340 370 398 425 451 474 496 515 531 0 20 39 59 80 102 126 150 174 199 223 248 272 296 318 340 360 379 397 412 425 0 15 29 44 60 77 94 112 131 149 168 186 204 222 239 255 270 285 297 309 319

Sunflowers

Drive Type 1

(Based on

.36 kg/L)

Wheat

Drive Type 2

(Based on

.83 kg/L)

Wheat

Drive Type 3

(Based on

.83 kg/L)

WheatGrass

Drive Type 1

(Based on

.30 kg/L)

15.24cm

19.05cm

Spacing

25.40cm

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

Spacing

25.40cm

15.24cm

19.05cm

Spacing

25.40cm

0 0 2 5 7 9 12 14 17 20 23 26 28 31 34 36 38 41 42 44 46 00245791214161820232527293132343537 0 0 1 3 4 6 7 9 10 12 14 15 17 19 20 22 23 24 25 27 27

0 21 26 33 42 52 64 76 90 104 118 133 147 161 175 188 200 211 220 228 234 0 17 21 27 34 42 51 61 72 83 95 106 118 129 140 150 160 169 176 183 187 0 13 16 20 25 31 38 46 54 62 71 80 88 97 105 113 120 127 132 137 141

0 26 37 49 63 79 97 115 135 154 175 195 215 235 254 272 289 304 318 329 339 0 21 29 39 51 64 77 92 108 124 140 156 172 188 203 217 231 243 254 263 271 0 16 22 30 38 48 58 69 81 93 105 117 129 141 152 163 173 182 191 198 203

0 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 01234567891011121314151616171819 0 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 12 13 13 14

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Section 3 Adjustments

Fertilizer Rate Calibration

The 2S-2600F has chain drives powered off the gauge wheels to meter fertilizer. Adjust application rate by changing drive sprockets.

Fertilizer application rates will vary with fertilizer type, density and particle size. Relative humidity and ﬁeld conditions can also affect application rates. The charts on page 30 are based on fertilizer with average particle size and a density of 65 pounds per cubic foot. Initially set rate according to charts, then calibrate drill to your material as described on this page.

Fertilizer metering is controlled by separate sprocket sets on each drill box. After setting and calibrating metering rate for one drill box, install same sprockets on other drill box.

1. Refer to fertilizer rate charts on page 30 to ﬁnd correct sprocket sizes for your drill and desired meter rate.

IMPORTANT: The rate charts are for granular fertilizer with a density of 65 pounds per cubic foot. If you are applying fertilizer with a different density, use density conversion chart on page 30.

2. To switch between high and low range, loosen and slide idler sprocket out of chain shown in Figure 3-5. Remove lynch pin from end of shaft and install correct sprocket.

• For high range, install 16-tooth sprocket and short-

en chain by removing 16-pitch strand.

• For low range, install 44-tooth sprocket and length-

en chain by reinstalling 16-pitch strand.

Move idler sprocket back into place so chain has 1/4inch slack.

16T/44T

16379

Figure 3-5

Hi/Low Range Sprocket

3. To change driver/driven ratio, refer to Figure 3-6. Loosen and slide idler sprockets out of chain. Remove lynch pins from shafts. Place correct sprockets on

shafts. Store sprockets not used on ends of shafts. Reinstall chain and slide idlers back into place so chain has 1/4-inch slack.

Driv

iver

16378

Figure 3-6

Driver/Driven Sprockets

4. Raise drill with tractor hydraulics so gauge wheels are off ground. Rotate gauge wheels to see that metering system is working properly and free from foreign material.

5. Check that your gauge-wheel tires are 9.5L x 15 and properly inﬂated. Refer to Tire Inﬂation Chart,“Ap- pendix,” page 60.

6. Place several pounds of fertilizer over three fertilizer feed cups on outside end of drill box. Pull fertilizer tubes off of these three disk openers.

7. Weigh an empty container large enough to hold fertilizer applied to one acre.

8. Turn drive wheel until fertilizer starts to drop to ground.

9. Place container under the three tubes to gather metered fertilizer.

10. Turn drive wheel 203 rotations until one acre has been tallied on acremeter. Check that feed cups have plenty of fertilizer coming into them.

11. Weigh metered material. Subtract weight of empty container. Divide by three. Multiply by number of openers on your drill to determine total pounds metered per acre. If this ﬁgure is different than desired, reset sprockets accordingly.

NOTE: You may want to repeat calibration procedure if your results vary greatly from fertilizer rate chart.

12. When satisﬁed with metering rate, install same range, driver and driven sprockets on other drill box.

13. When drilling, check metering rate by noting acres drilled, amount of fertilizer added to drill and level of material in drill box. If you are applying more or less fertilizer than desired, adjust metering rate slightly to compensate for ﬁeld conditions.

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Section 3 Adjustments

Fertilizer Meter Rate Charts

Based on 65 pounds-per-cubic-foot density

6-Inch Rows

Meter

Rate

kg perhalb. per

Meter

Rate

Range Driver Driven

acre 47 42 Low 12 T 21 T 50 44 Low 12 T 20 T 53 47 Low 12 T 19 T 55 49 Low 12 T 18 T 59 52 Low 12 T 17 T 62 55 Low 12 T 16 T 68 60 Low 17 T 21 T 71 63 Low 17 T 20 T 74 66 Low 17 T 19 T 79 70 Low 20 T 21 T 88 78 Low 21 T 20 T 92 82 Low 21 T 19 T 97 86 Low 21 T 18 T

103 91 Low 21 T 17 T 109 97 Low 21 T 16 T 118 105 Low 17 T 12 T 125 111 Low 18 T 12 T 131 116 High 12 T 21 T 132 117 Low 19 T 12 T 137 122 High 12 T 20 T 139 123 Low 20 T 12 T 144 128 High 12 T 19 T 146 130 Low 21 T 12 T 152 135 High 12 T 18 T 161 143 High 12 T 17 T 185 164 High 17 T 21 T 194 172 High 17 T 20 T 204 181 High 17 T 19 T 217 193 High 20 T 21 T 240 213 High 21 T 20 T 252 224 High 21 T 19 T 266 236 High 21 T 18 T 282 250 High 21 T 17 T 323 287 High 17 T 12 T 341 303 High 18 T 12 T 361 320 High 19 T 12 T 380 337 High 20 T 12 T 398 353 High 21 T 12 T

Sprockets

7 1/2-Inch Rows

Meter

Rate

kg perhalb. per

Meter

Rate

Range Driver Driven

acre 38 34 Low 12 T 21 T 41 36 Low 12 T 20 T 42 37 Low 12 T 19 T 44 39 Low 12 T 18 T 47 42 Low 12 T 17 T 50 44 Low 12 T 16 T 54 48 Low 17 T 21 T 56 50 Low 17 T 20 T 60 53 63 56 70 62 73 65 78 69 82 73 88 78 95 84

100 89 105 93 High 12 T 21 T 106 94 109 97 High 12 T 20 T 110 98 116 103 116 103 High 12 T 19 T 122 108 High 12 T 18 T 130 115 High 12 T 17 T 148 131 High 17 T 21 T 155 138 High 17 T 20 T 163 145 High 17 T 19 T 174 154 High 20 T 21 T 192 170 High 21 T 20 T 202 179 High 21 T 19 T 213 189 High 21 T 18 T 225 200 High 21 T 17 T 259 230 High 17 T 12 T 274 243 High 18 T 12 T 288 256 High 19 T 12 T 303 269 High 20 T 12 T 319 283 High 21 T 12 T

Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low Low

Low

Low Low

Sprockets

17 T 19 T 20 T 21 T 21 T 20 T 21 T 19 T 21 T 18 T 21 T 17 T 21 T 16 T 17 T 12 T 18 T 12 T

19 T 12 T

20 T 12 T 21 T 12 T

Great Plains Mfg., Inc.

10-Inch Rows

Meter

Rate

kg perhalb. per

Meter

Rate

acre 28 25 Low 12 T 21 T 30 27 Low 12 T 20 T 32 28 Low 12 T 19 T 34 30 Low 12 T 18 T 35 31 Low 12 T 17 T 37 33 Low 12 T 16 T 41 36 Low 17 T 21 T 43 38 Low 17 T 20 T 45 40 Low 17 T 19 T 47 42 Low 20 T 21 T 53 47 Low 21 T 20 T 55 49 Low 21 T 19 T 59 52 Low 21 T 18 T 62 55 Low 21 T 17 T 65 58 Low 21 T 16 T 71 63 Low 17 T 12 T 74 66 Low 18 T 12 T 79 70 Low 19 T 12 T 79 70 High 12 T 21 T 82 73 High 12 T 20 T 83 74 Low 20 T 12 T 87 77 High 12 T 19 T 88 78 Low 21 T 12 T 91 81 High 12 T 18 T 97 86 High 12 T 17 T

112 99 High 17 T 21 T 116 103 High 17 T 20 T 123 109 High 17 T 19 T 131 116 High 20 T 21 T 144 128 High 21 T 20 T 151 134 High 21 T 19 T 160 142 High 21 T 18 T 169 150 High 21 T 17 T 194 172 High 17 T 12 T 205 182 High 18 T 12 T 216 192 High 19 T 12 T 228 202 High 20 T 12 T 239 212 High 21 T 12 T

Sprockets

Range Driver Driven

Density Conversion Chart

The fertilizer meter rate charts are based on fertilizer with a density of 65 pounds per cubic foot. If you are applying fertilizer of a different density, use the following table to convert application rate.

Density 45.00 50.00 55.00 60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00 80.00

Conversion Factor 1.45 1.30 1.20 1.10 1.00 0.93 0.87 0.81

Example: Your fertilizer has a density of 75 pounds per cubic foot, and you want to apply 100 pounds per acre. Multiply desired application rate by the conversion factor.

100 x 0.87 = 87

Adjust drill to setting closest to 87 pounds per acre.

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Section 3 Adjustments

Small Seeds Attachment

To set and calibrate the seeding rate on the optional small seeds attachment, follow these steps.

1. Set the seed-rate handle on the small seeds attachment as indicated by the Small Seeds Rate Chart, this page. The seed-rate handle for the small seeds attachment is shown in Figure 3-7.

2. Calibrate the small seeds attachment to your material by following the steps under Check Seeding Rate, page 24.

Figure 3-7

Small Seeds Rate Handle

Small Seeds Rate Chart (Imperial Measurement)

Setting Number 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Kentucky Blue Grass, Fescue,

Annual Rye

Grass

6" 0 .2 1.2 1.9 2.7 3.3 4.1 4.6 5.2 5.8 6.3 6.8 7.3 7.8 8.3 8.8 9.2 9.7 10.0 10.5

7.5" 0 .2 .9 1.5 2.2 2.7 3.3 3.7 4.2 4.6 5.1 5.5 5.9 6.3 6.7 7.0 7.4 7.7 8.1 8.4 10" 0 .1 .7 1.1 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.7 3.1 3.4 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.6 4.9 5.2 5.4 5.7 5.9 6.2

Row Spacing

17050

Ladino Clover,

Canary Grass,

Timothy, Canola

Bermuda, Red Top, Unhulled

Lespedeza, Ser-

cia, Sand &

Weeping Love

Grass

Red & Sweet

Clover, Lespe-

deza Hulled

Bird’s-foot Tre-

foil, Sudan

Orchard Grass

Millet,

Reed Canary

6" 0 1.1 2.1 3.3 4.7 6.1 7.6 9.2 10.7 12.2 13.8 15.5 17.0 18.5 20.3 21.7 23.4 25.4 27.3 29.2

7.5" 0 .9 1.6 2.6 3.9 4.9 6.1 7.4 8.6 9.8 11.1 12.5 13.7 14.9 16.3 17.6 18.8 20.4 21.9 23.5 10" 0 .6 1.5 1.9 2.5 3.6 4.5 5.4 6.3 7.2 8.1 9.1 10.0 10.9 12.0 12.9 13.8 14.9 16.1 17.2

Row Spacing

6" 0 .7 1.1 1.7 2.6 3.3 4.1 5.0 5.9 6.6 7.2 7.8 8.4 9.0 9.5 10.2 10.9 11.6 12.2 12.9

7.5" 0 .5 .9 1.4 2.1 2.6 3.3 4.0 4.7 5.3 5.8 6.3 6.7 7.2 7.6 8.2 8.8 9.3 9.8 10.4 10" 0 .4 .6 1.0 1.5 1.9 2.4 3.0 3.5 3.9 4.2 4.6 4.9 5.3 5.6 6.0 6.4 6.8 7.2 7.6

Row Spacing

6" 0 1.5 3.4 5.2 7.1 9.0 11.3 13.2 15.3 17.0 19.0 20.8 22.5 24.5 26.4 28.3 30.1 32.1 33.8 35.6

7.5" 0 1.2 2.7 4.2 5.7 7.2 9.1 10.6 12.3 13.7 15.3 16.7 18.1 19.7 21.2 22.7 24.2 25.8 27.2 28.6 10" 0 .9 2.0 3.1 4.2 5.3 6.7 7.8 9.0 10.0 11.2 12.2 13.3 14.4 15.6 16.6 17.8 18.9 19.9 20.9

Row Spacing

6" 0 1.7 3.3 5.2 6.8 8.7 10.7 12.7 14.7 16.8 19.2 21.2 23.4 25.6 28.0 29.9 32.1 34.2 36.3 38.4

7.5" 0 1.4 2.6 4.2 5.4 7.0 8.6 10.2 11.9 13.5 15.4 17.0 18.8 20.5 22.5 24.0 25.8 27.6 29.1 30.9 10" 0 1.0 1.9 3.1 4.0 5.1 6.3 7.5 8.6 9.9 11.3 12.5 13.8 15.1 16.5 17.6 18.9 20.2 21.4 22.7

Row Spacing

6" 0 0 .3 ,7 .9 1.3 1.5 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.3 3.5 3.9 4.4 4.8 5.0 5.5 5.7 6.1 6.3

7.5" 0 0 .2 .5 .7 1.1 1.2 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 3.2 3.5 3.9 4.0 4.4 4.6 4.9 5.1 10" 0 0 .1 .4 .5 .8 .9 1.2 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.3 3.6 3.7

Row Spacing

6" .4 1.4 2.4 3.5 4.4 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 12.5 13.6 14.6 15.6 16.6 17.6 18.5 19.0

7.5" .3 1.2 2.0 2.8 3.6 4.4 5.2 6.0 6.8 7.6 8.4 9.3 10.1 10.9 11.7 12.5 13.3 14.1 14.9 15.1 10" .3 .8 1.4 2.0 2.6 3.2 3.8 4.4 5.0 5.6 6.2 6.8 7.4 8.0 8.6 9.2 9.8 10.4 10.9 11.5

Row Spacing

Alfalfa, Red

Alsike, Crimson

Clover

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6" 0 2.2 3.5 4.8 6.0 7.5 8.7 9.8 11.2 12.5 13.8 15.1 16.4 17.5 18.6 20.2 21.4 22.9 24.0 25.2

7.5" 0 1.8 2.8 3.9 4.8 6.0 7.0 7.9 9.0 10.0 11.1 12.1 13.2 14.0 15.3 16.2 17.2 18.3 19.3 20.3 10" 0 1.3 2.1 2.8 3.5 4.4 5.1 5.8 6.6 7.4 8.1 8.9 9.7 10.3 11.2 11.9 12.6 13.4 14.2 14.9

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Small Seeds Rate Chart (Metric Measurement)

Setting Number 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Kentucky Blue Grass, Fescue,

Annual Rye

Grass

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Row Spacing

0.0 0.2 1.4 2.1 3.0 3.7 4.6 5.2 5.9 6.5 7.1 7.7 8.2 8.8 9.4 9.9 10.4 10.9 11.3 11.8

0.0 0.2 1.0 1.7 2.5 3.0 3.7 4.2 4.7 5.2 5.7 6.2 6.6 7.1 7.5 7.9 8.3 8.7 9.1 9.5

0.0 0.1 0.8 1.2 1.8 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.5 3.8 4.2 4.5 4.8 5.2 5.5 5.9 6.1 6.4 6.6 7.0

Ladino Clover,

Canary Grass,

Timothy, Canola

Bermuda, Red Top, Unhulled

Lespedeza, Ser-

cia, Sand &

Weeping Love

Grass

Red & Sweet

Clover, Lespe-

deza Hulled

Bird’s-foot Tre-

foil, Sudan

Orchard Grass

Millet,

Reed Canary

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Row Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Row Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Row Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Row Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Row Spacing

15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Row Spacing

0.0 1.2 2.4 3.7 5.3 6.9 8.6 10.4 12.1 13.7 15.5 17.5 19.2 20.7 22.9 24.5 26.4 28.6 30.8 32.9

0.0 1.0 1.8 2.9 4.4 5.5 6.9 8.3 9.7 11.0 12.5 14.1 15.4 16.8 18.4 19.8 21.2 23.0 24.7 26.5

0.0 0.7 1.7 2.1 2.8 4.1 5.1 6.1 7.1 8.1 9.1 10.3 11.3 12.3 13.5 14.5 15.5 16.8 18.1 19.4

0.0 0.8 1.2 1.9 2.9 3.7 4.6 5.6 6.6 7.4 8.1 8.8 9.5 10.1 10.7 11.5 12.3 13.1 13.7 14.5

0.0 0.6 1.0 1.6 2.4 2.9 3.7 4.5 5.3 6.0 6.5 7.1 7.5 8.1 8.6 9.2 9.9 10.5 11.0 11.7

0.0 0.5 0.7 1.1 1.7 2.1 2.7 3.4 3.9 4.4 4.7 5.2 5.5 6.0 6.3 6.8 7.2 7.7 8.1 8.6

0.0 1.7 3.8 5.9 8.0 10.1 12.7 14.9 17.2 19.2 21.4 23.4 25.4 27.6 29.7 31.9 33.9 36.2 38.1 40.1

0.0 1.4 3.0 4.7 6.4 8.1 10.3 11.9 13.9 15.4 17.2 18.8 20.4 22.2 23.9 25.6 27.3 29.1 30.6 32.2

0.0 1.0 2.3 3.5 4.7 6.0 7.5 8.8 10.1 11.3 12.6 13.7 15.0 16.2 17.6 18.7 20.1 21.3 22.4 23.6

0.0 1.9 3.7 5.9 7.7 9.8 12.1 14.3 16.6 18.9 21.6 23.9 26.4 28.8 31.6 33.7 36.2 38.5 40.9 43.3

0.0 1.6 2.9 4.7 6.1 7.9 9.7 11.5 13.4 15.2 17.4 19.2 21.2 23.1 25.4 27.0 29.1 31.1 32.8 34.8

0.0 1.1 2.1 3.5 4.5 5.7 7.1 8.5 9.7 11.2 12.7 14.1 15.5 17.0 18.6 19.8 21.3 22.8 24.1 25.6

0.0 0.0 0.3 0.8 1.0 1.5 1.7 2.3 2.7 3.2 3.7 3.9 4.4 5.0 5.4 5.6 6.2 6.4 6.9 7.1

0.0 0.0 0.2 0.6 0.8 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.1 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.6 3.9 4.4 4.5 5.0 5.2 5.5 5.7

0.0 0.0 0.1 0.5 0.6 0.9 1.0 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.7 4.1 4.2

0.5 1.6 2.7 3.9 5.0 6.2 7.3 8.5 9.6 10.7 11.8 13.0 14.1 15.3 16.5 17.6 18.7 19.8 20.8 21.4

0.3 1.4 2.3 3.2 4.1 5.0 5.9 6.8 7.7 8.6 9.5 10.5 11.4 12.3 13.2 14.1 15.0 15.9 16.8 17.0

0.3 0.9 1.6 2.3 2.9 3.6 4.3 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.0 7.7 8.3 9.0 9.7 10.4 11.0 11.7 12.3 13.0

Alfalfa, Red

Alsike, Crimson

Clover

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15.24cm

19.05cm

25.40cm

Row Spacing

0.0 2.5 3.9 5.4 6.8 8.5 9.8 11.0 12.6 14.1 15.5 17.0 18.5 19.7 21.0 22.8 24.1 25.8 27.0 28.4

0.0 2.0 3.2 4.4 5.4 6.8 7.9 8.9 10.1 11.3 12.5 13.6 14.9 15.8 17.2 18.3 19.4 20.6 21.7 22.9

0.0 1.5 2.4 3.2 3.9 5.0 5.7 6.5 7.4 8.3 9.1 10.0 10.9 11.6 12.6 13.4 14.2 15.1 16.0 16.8

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Seeding Depth

The 2S-2600 has double-disk openers with depth-controlling press wheels mounted on ﬂoating opener frames. This system provides accurate depth control and seed placement over uneven terrain. When used with live closed-center tractor hydraulics the drill provides constant opener down pressure througha wide range ofopener movement. The following is an introduction to the seeding components and how they work.

Double Disk Openers

Each opener is mounted on a ﬂoating opener frame. Opener bodies are staggered for easy soil ﬂow. Long and short opener bodies provide for 7" of stagger for planting through residue. All openers pivot on a common axis to maintain consistent depth as opener frames follow contours. A single spring provides down pressure necessary for the 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. Refer to page 35 for individual opener adjustment instructions.

Press Wheels

A press wheel is attached to each opener body. Press wheels provide two important functions.

First, press wheels close seed furrows and gently press soil over seed. To provide consistent seed ﬁrming, press wheels are free to move down from normal operating position. This maintains pressing action even if opener disks encounter obstructions or hard soil.

Second, press wheels control seeding depth. To maintain a consistent depth, the relationship between the bottom of the opener disks and press wheel is ﬁxed upwardly by an adjustable stop on each opener. The position of the adjustable stop determines how deep seed is placed. Raising the stop increases seeding depth. Lowering the stop decreases seeding depth. Refer to page 35 for press wheel adjustment.

Floating Opener Frames

Each drill section has an opener frame which pivots about the center line of the drill gauge wheels. These ﬂoating opener frames have the ability to rock the openers 15 degrees up and 15 degrees down as a group. By pivoting at the gauge wheels, openers maintain a consistent depth as opener frames rock up and back.

Down pressure for each opener frame is provided by two cylinders working on a constant lever arm. When combined with live hydraulics, the cylinders provide constant down pressure across the width of each opener frame – regardless of how the frame is positioned. Two cylinders per opener framealong with specialtrunnions alsoprovide some ability for one end of an opener frame to rock independent of the other while maintaining constant opener down pressure across the frame. A pressure-control valve on each circuit allows you to adjust down pressure.

The opener frame has one adjustment point for two different operating positions – one for drilling with normal down pressure and another for drilling with high down pressure. Refer to Opener Frame Adjustment, page 35.

00 Series Opener Down Pressure

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 hydraulicsystems. If an accident occurs, see a doctorimmediately.Any ﬂuid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.

Opener down pressure controls opener penetration and press-wheel soil ﬁrming. Use only enough down pressure to cut a furrow and maintain proper soil-ﬁrming over seed. Excessive opener down force may cause bulldozing of the openers in light soil conditions, and will lead to premature wear on opener components.

The following chart shows the approximate force at the openers for a given pressure at the pressure control valve.

Gauge

Setting

200 PSI 83 86 92

300 PSI 90 95 102

400 PSI 97 103 113

500 PSI 103 111 124

600 PSI 110 119 135

700 PSI 117 128 146

800 PSI 123 136 157

900 PSI 130 144 167

1000 PSI 137 152 178

1100 PSI 143 161 189

1200 PSI 150 169 200

1300 PSI 157 177 211

1400 PSI 163 185 222

1500 PSI 170 194 233

1600 PSI 176 202 244

1700 PSI 183 210 254

1800 PSI 190 218 264

NOTE: To account for additional compaction from drill and tractor tires, set pressure on inside openers slightly higher than outside openers.

Pounds Force at Opener Disks

6 inch rows 7 1/2 inch rows 10 inch rows

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Active Hydraulic System

3. Once pressure is set, lock knob with lock disk. To run the drill with constant opener down pressure requires an Active Hydraulic System. An Active Hydraulic System requires a tractor with closed-center hydraulics or pressure/ﬂow compensated hydraulics powered by a variable displacement hydraulic pump. (If you are not familiar with your tractor's hydraulics, consult your tractor dealer.)

IMPORTANT: Tractors with load-sensing hydraulics must use the bypass valve to operate the 2600-3S. Failure to use the bypass valve can cause major tractor damage. Before adjusting opener down pressure, set bypass valve as explained under Setting the Bypass Valve, page 16.

NOTE: To run the drill on tractors with open-center hydraulics or on tractors with fixed displacement hydraulic pumps you must install a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. Contact your Great Plains dealer for ordering information. Refer to Non-Active Hydraulics System on this page.

To set down pressure:

1. Lower openers to the ground. Lock hydraulic lever for-

ward for constant hydraulic ﬂow.

John Deere tractors with Sound-Gard ® Body: Use

lever lock clip, John Deere part number R52667, to lock lever forward. See your tractor dealer for clip purchase and installation.

John Deere 7000 Series tractors: Rotate valve

detent selector to motor position to lock lever in forward position.

John Deere 8000 Series tractors: Set timer to con-

tinuous. Push lever forward until detent clicks.

Case-IH Magnum tractors: Lock lever forward in

detent position. You may need to turn up detent pressure to its maximum setting. Do not tie hydraulic lever past detent position with a strap. See your tractor dealer for hydraulic-system details.

Other tractors: Lock lever forward in detent position.

You may need to turn up detent pressure to maximum or use a mechanical detent holder to hold lever forward. See your tractor dealer for proper means of providing constant ﬂow to openers.

2. Turn knob on pressure-control valve, see Figure 3-8.

While watching pressure gauge, turn knob until gauge shows desired pressure. Turn clockwise to increase pressure. Turn counterclockwise to decrease pressure.

There is one pressure-control valve for openerson the inside of drill and one for openers on the outside ends.

Pressure Control Valves

Non-Active Hydraulic System

To run the drill on tractors with open-center hydraulics or on tractors with ﬁxed displacement hydraulic pumps requires a kit (Great Plains part number194-143A). This kit utilizes a non-active hydraulic system which allows you to pressurize your openers down and lock inthat pressure on level ground by holding the opener frames in a ﬁxed position.

To set down pressure:

1. Lower opener frames by pushing forward on tractor

hydraulic lever. Lock lever temporarily in this position while adjusting opener down pressure.

2. Turn knob on pressure-control valve, see Figure 3-8.

While watching pressure gauge, turn knob until gauge shows desired pressure. Turn clockwise to increase pressure. Turn counterclockwise to decrease pressure.

There is one pressure-control valve for openerson the inside of drill and one for openers on the outside ends.

As a general starting point, set hydraulic down pressure to 800 psi. For most ﬁeld conditions, adjust down pressure between 200 and 1400 psi. Setting the opener down pressure above 1600 psi. will raise the drive wheels off the ground when the seed box is empty causing skips and poor seed metering. Refer to the chart on page 33 for approximate force at the openers for a given pressure setting.

3. Once pressure is set, lock knob with lock disk.

Figure 3-8

causing skips and poor seed metering. Refer to the chart on the previous page for approximate force at the openers for a given pressure setting.

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4. After opener down pressure is set, return tractor hydraulic lever to neutral. This locks in the selected pressure, and opener frames will remain ﬁxed in this position.

IMPORTANT: Open-center tractors and tractors with fixed-displacement pumps are not designed to provide a continuous supply of pressurized oil to remote valves. Locking hydraulic lever forward on these tractors can cause overheating of hydraulic oil and tractor damage. After setting opener down pressure, always return hydraulic lever to neutral.

NOTE: On some tractors with very positive remote hydraulic checks, a slight increase in the reading on the pressure gauges may occur after the tractor remote lever is returned to neutral. This is caused by back pressure on the opener cylinders and should be ignored. The NET OPERATING PRESSURE on the opener cylinders is maintained at the pressure you selected while the tractor remote lever was held forward, not at the "apparently increased" pressure. Reactivating the tractor lever forward will conﬁrm this.

Spring Down Pressure – Individual Openers

For planting in tire tracks, you can increase spring pressure on individual openers. To increase spring pressure, tighten flange nut at lower end of opener spring. See Figure 3-9. Each 1/4-inch adjustment adds about 13 pounds of force at opener disk. Do not tighten nut more than one inch. After adjusting, lock flange nut in place with jam nut.

00 Series Opener Depth

Press Wheel Adjustment

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 as shown in Figure 3-10. Adjust all press wheels to the same height.

• For shallower seeding, slide T handles toward drill.

• For deeper seeding, slide T handles away from drill.

Figure 3-10

Press Wheel Adjustment

NOTE: Opener down pressure controls soil-ﬁrming pressure on press wheel. Use press-wheel adjustments to regulate seeding depth and opener-down-pressure adjustments to control opener penetration andsoil ﬁrming.

Individual Opener Height

You may need to lower an opener which runs in a tire track. To lower individual openers, move opener-pivot bolt to lower hole in opener mount. See Figure 3-11.

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Figure 3-9

Individual Opener Pressure Adjustment

15637

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Figure 3-11

Individual Opener Height

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00 Series Opener Frame Adjustment

You can adjust opener frames between two operating positions–one for normal down pressure and one for higher down pressure. The adjustment is near the openerframe pivots. See Figure 3-12. There are three holes and two bolts. The bottom bolt (1) serves as the pivot. The top bolt (2) is for adjustment.

For normal drilling conditions, keep top bolt in second hole as shown in Figure 3-12. Use this setting when drilling with opener down pressure below 1600 psi.

When drilling with opener down pressure above 1600 psi, place top bolt in top hole on all four pivot points across drill.

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Figure 3-12

Opener Frame Adjustment

00 Series Seed-Lok 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 lock up ﬁrming wheels, refer to Figure 3-14. Hook one end of chain in opener-body hole just above wheel arm (1). Pull ﬁrming-wheel arm (2) up as high as possible and wrap chain around arm. Hook other end of chain in a link. Leave no slack in chain; secure wheel arm in its highest position.

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Figure 3-14

Seed-Lok Lock Up

00 Series Disk Scraper Adjustment

To keep opener disks turning freely, dirt scrapers are mounted between disks to clean as the disks rotate. As ﬁeld conditions vary, you may need to adjust scrapers. In damp conditions, lower scrapers. If openers are not turning freely, raise scrapers.

To adjust, loosen 3/8-inch bolt shown in Figure 3-13 and move scraper as needed.

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Figure 3-13

Disk Scraper Adjustment

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The following chart shows the approximate force at the openers for a given pressure at the pressure control valve.

Gauge

Setting

200 PSI 130 135 144

300 PSI 136 144 155

400 PSI 143 152 167

500 PSI 148 160 179

600 PSI 154 167 189

700 PSI 157 172 196

800 PSI 161 178 205

900 PSI 166 184 213

1000 PSI 171 190 223

1100 PSI 172 194 228

1200 PSI 180 203 240

1300 PSI 184 208 248

1400 PSI 189 215 258

1500 PSI 193 220 264

1600 PSI 198 227 274

1700 PSI 202 232 281

1800 PSI 209 240 291

Pounds Force at Opener Disks

6 inch rows 7 1/2 inch rows 10 inch rows

NOTE: To account for additional compaction from drill and tractor tires, set pressure on inside openers slightly higher than outside openers.

Active Hydraulic System

To run the drill with constant opener down pressure requires an Active Hydraulic System. An Active Hydraulic System requires a tractor with closed-center hydraulics or pressure/ﬂow compensated hydraulics powered by a variable displacement hydraulic pump. (If you are not familiar with your tractor's hydraulics, consult your tractor dealer.)

To set down pressure:

1. Lower openers to the ground. Lock hydraulic lever forward for constant hydraulic ﬂow.

John Deere tractors with Sound-Gard ® Body: Use

lever lock clip, John Deere part number R52667, to lock lever forward. See your tractor dealer for clip purchase and installation.

John Deere 7000 Series tractors: Rotate valve

detent selector to motor position to lock lever in forward position.

John Deere 8000 Series tractors: Set timer to con-

tinuous. Push lever forward until detent clicks.

Case-IH Magnum tractors: Lock lever forward in

detent position. You may need to turn up detent pressure to its maximum setting. Do not tie hydraulic lever past detent position with a strap. See your tractor dealer for hydraulic-system details.

Other tractors: Lock lever forward in detent position.

You may need to turn up detent pressure to maximum or use a mechanical detent holder to hold lever forward. See your tractor dealer for proper means of providing constant ﬂow to openers.

2. Turn knob on pressure-control valve, see Figure 3-15. While watching pressure gauge, turn knob until gauge shows desired pressure. Turn clockwise to increase pressure. Turn counterclockwise to decrease pressure.

There is one pressure-control valve for openers on the inside of drill and one for openers on the outside ends.

As a general starting point, set hydraulic down pressure to 800 psi. For most ﬁeld conditions, adjust down pressure between 200 and 1400 psi. Setting the opener down pressure above 1700 psi. will raise the drive wheels off the ground when the seed box is empty causing skips and poor seed metering. Refer to the

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chart on the previous page for approximate force at the openers for a given pressure setting.

3. Once pressure is set, lock knob with lock disk.

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Figure 3-15

Pressure Control Valves

Non-Active Hydraulic System

To set down pressure:

1. Lower opener frames by pushing forward on tractor hydraulic lever. Lock lever temporarily in this position while adjusting opener down pressure.

2. Turn knob on pressure-control valve, see Figure 3-8. While watching pressure gauge, turn knob until gauge shows desired pressure. Turn clockwise to increase pressure. Turn counterclockwise to decrease pressure.

There is one pressure-control valve for openerson the inside of drill and one for openers on the outside ends.

As a general starting point, set hydraulic down pressure to 800 psi. For most ﬁeld conditions, adjust down pressure between 200 and 1400 psi. Setting the opener down pressure above 1700 psi. will raise the drive wheels off the ground when the seed box is empty causing skips and poor seed metering. Refer to the chart on page 33 for approximate force at the openers for a given pressure setting.

3. Once pressure is set, lock knob with lock disk.

4. After opener down pressure is set, return tractor hydraulic lever to neutral. This locks in the selected pressure, and opener frames will remain ﬁxed in this position.

Spring Down Pressure – Individual Openers

For planting in tire tracks, you can increase spring pressure on individual openers. To increase spring pressure, tighten flange nut at lower end of opener spring. See Figure 3-16. Each 1/4-inch adjustment adds about 13 pounds of force at opener disk. Do not tighten nut more than one inch. After adjusting, lock flange nut in place with jam nut.

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Figure 3-16

Individual Opener Pressure Adjustment

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Marker Adjustments

Speed Adjustment

Adjust folding speed for dual markers with hex adjustment screws on the sequence-valve body as shown in Figure 3-

17. There is one adjustment screw for raising speed (1) and one for lowering speed (2). You can identify adjustment screws by markings stamped in valve body.

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

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

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Transport Carrier

When marker is folded, the second section should be centered in transport-carrier saddle and parallel with top of drill box.

To adjust front-to-rear position of saddle, loosen 1/2-by-6inch u-bolts (1) that fasten transport-carrier mount onto box frame. Slide transport-carrier assembly forward or back as needed.

To adjust height of saddle, loosen 1/2-by-2-inch u-bolts (2) that hold carrier tube to mounting bracket. Slide carrier tube up or down as needed. Refer to Figure 3-19.

Figure 3-17

Speed Adjustment, Dual Markers

The hydraulic system for a single marker has a needle valve to control folding speed. The needle valve is in the hydraulic hose at rod end of marker cylinder as shown in Figure 3-18.

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

Needle Valve

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Figure 3-19

Marker Transport Carrier Adjustment

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Figure 3-18

Single Marker Speed Adjustment

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Marker Chain

There are two, interrelated adjustments for the marker chain. Make these adjustments in the following order. Refer to Figure 3-20.

1. Lifting Slack. With marker unfolded, back full-threaded adjustment bolt (1) down until head extends as little as possible. Slowlyfold marker while observing disk. If marker disk slides across ground more than a foot before chain and linkage lifts it up, the chain is too long.

Shorten chain one or two links by moving clevis (2). Check adjustment by repeating folding process.

If chain is too short when marker is unfolded, it will prevent end of marker from dropping into ﬁeld depressions, causing skips in your marker line. Correct this condition by lengthening chain one or two links at clevis (2).

2. Folding Slack. Fold marker. Use full-threaded adjust- ment bolt (1) to take slack out of chain while marker is folded. Extend bolt until there is no chain slack. Lock bolt in this position by tightening nuts (3) on either side of upright channel (4).

Disk Adjustment

There are two ways you can change the mark left by the marker disk. Refer to Figure 3-21.

1. Disk Angle. To change angle of cut, loosen 1/2-inch bolts holding disk assembly. Rotate disk assembly as desired.

2. Direction of Cut. To change direction of cut and throw dirt either in or out:

a. Reverse blade and depth band by remounting lug

bolts on disk hub.

b. Reverse angle of assembly by removing two 1/2-

inch bolts holding disk assembly. Turn disk assembly one-half turn. Reinstall 1/2-inch bolts and set disk angle.

Shear Bolt

Figure 3-20

Marker Chain Adjustment

11757

15669

11248

Figure 3-21

Disk Blade Adjustments

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Section 3 Adjustments

Seed and Fertilizer Capacity

The 2S-2600F is equipped with standard dividers that partition the drill boxes into 60 percent seed and 40 percent fertilizer. This ratio is suitable for most applications.

If you need more seed or fertilizer capacity, optional offset dividers allow you to change the ratio. For ordering information, refer to Offset Box Divider,“Options,” page 58. To install or remove the dividers, refer to Figure 3-22.

Figure 3-22

Box Divider Removal

Drill Box Capacity Ratios

Capacity Ratio Capacity Per Foot Total Capacity

Seed Fertiliz-erSeed Fertilizer Seed Fertilizer

Standard

Divider

Offset Divider

60% 40% 2 bu. 1.57 Ft351.84 bu. 34.56 bu.

68% 32% 2.2 bu. 1.29 Ft358.76 bu. 27.64 bu.

55% 45% 1.8 bu. 1.83 Ft347.52 bu. 38.88 bu.

27.78

22.20

31.24

1. Remove 5/16-inch bolts (1) and ﬂange nuts (2) from tabs (3) at each end of drill box.

2. Remove 5/16-inch bolts (4) and nuts (5) from lid-hinge brackets (6).

3. Loosen but do not remove 1/4-inch bolts (7) and nuts that clamp lid assembly (8) angle irons to plastic dividers (9).

4. Lift lid assembly (8) out of drill box. Lift dividers (9) out of drill box. Reinstall standard or offset dividers. Figure 3-23 shows proper positioning for dividers to achieve different ratios.

5. Reinstall lid assembly by reversing steps 1, 2 and 3.

16372

68%

Seed

16356

60%

Seed

32%

Fertili-

zer

40%

Fertilizer

55%

Seed

Figure 3-23

Seed-to-Fertilizer Ratios

45%

Fertilizer

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Section 3 Adjustments

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Frame Adjustments

Eyebolt Adjustment

Before using drill, check that opener frames are level across drill. When fully raised, top of opener mounts (1) should clear bottom of drill frame tube by at least 1/2 inch.

To adjust opener frames so all openers have same clearance, loosen jam nut (2) on opener-lift cylinders and turn adjustment nut. See Figure 3-24. When openers are at correct height, retighten jam nut. Repeat at each openerlift cylinder if necessary.

17308

Toolbar Height

Toolbar height is factory set and normally will not require adjustment. If you tear down the drill for repair or if the toolbar is visibly not level, spacer washers on vertical pivot pins allow for a small amount of toolbar-height adjustment.

To check toolbar height, park drill on a level surface. Measure from ground to horizontal pivot pin. See Figure 3-26. If dimension on either side of drill varies more than 1/4 inch, adjust toolbar height.

To adjust toolbar height, repositions spacer washers (1). See Figure 3-26. First lower openers and set enough opener down pressure to help balance frame. Raise toolbar by removing spacer washers from top of the vertical pivot and placing them on bottom side of pivot. Lower toolbar by removing spacer washers from bottom of vertical pivot and placing them on top of pivot.

Figure 3-24

Eyebolt Adjustment for Opener Frame Height

Link Tube

The link tube shown in Figure 3-25 controls folding height of outer end of drill box. If a drill box does not catch in folding latch when folding, adjust link length to lower or raise end of box.

1. Unfold and lower drill.

2. Pull upper pin from link clevis (1).

3. Unlock jam nut (2).

4. Thread clevis in or out to lengthen or shorten link.

5. Replace pin and tighten nut.

17306

Figure 3-26

Toolbar Height Adjustment

17307

Figure 3-25

Adjustment Link

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Section 3 Adjustments

Box Alignment

To check and adjust box alignment:

1. Place a block ahead of each wing gauge wheel. Pull drill forward against blocks to rock frames back. Pull forward until stop bolts are ﬁrmly against toolbars. Refer to Figure 3-27 for stop-bolt location.

2. Check for proper alignment by running a string line across back of drill toward outer ends of wings. For proper alignment, outside ends of boxes should be about 1 inch ahead of inside ends. See Figure 3-28.

3. To adjust box alignment, shorten or lengthen stop bolts to change the contact point with the toolbars. Adjust stop bolts in or out until outside ends of the boxes are 1 inch ahead of inside ends.

17357

Figure 3-27

Stop Bolt Location

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Figure 3-28

Wing Box Alignment

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Section 4 Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

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Uneven seed spacing or uneven stand

Opener disks not turning freely

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 openers have enough down pressure to penetrate soil. Increase hydraulic down pressure on openers if necessary. Refer to Opener Down Pressure, “Adjustments,” page 33.

Check for trash or mud build-up on Seed-Lok wheels. Lock up if necessary. Refer to Seed-Lok Lock Up, “Adjustments,” page 36.

Check if hydraulic down pressure on openers is too high, causing gauge wheels to loose contact with ground. Decrease hydraulic down pressure if necessary. Refer to Opener Down Pressure, “Adjustments,” page 33.

Check for trash or mud build-up on disk scrapers. Readjust scrapers if necessary. Refer to Disk Scraper Adjustment, “Adjustments,” page 36.

Check if scrapers are adjusted too tight, restricting disk movement. Readjust scrapers if necessary. Refer to Disk Scraper Adjustment, “Adjustments,” page 36.

Check disk bearings.

Check opener frame for possible damage.

If opener disks turn freely by hand but not in ﬁeld, reduce hydraulic down pressure. Refer to Opener Down Pressure, “Adjustments,” page 33.

Actual seeding rate is different than desired

Excessive seed cracking

Acremeter doesn’t measure accurately

Uneven seeding depth

Chain-debris/retainer clip

Check press-wheel adjustment for seeding depth. Refer to Opener Depth, “Adjustments,” page 35.

Check tire pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Chart, “Appendix,” page 60.

Check wing gauge wheels. Proper size is 9.5L-15 6-ply.

Check for build-up of seed treatment. Regularly clean off build-up.

Check seed-rate setting. Refer to Seed Rate Calibration, “Adjustments,” page 23.

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

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

Check tire pressure. Proper inﬂation is listed on Tire Inflation Chart, “Appendix,” page 60.

Check gauge-wheel tires. Proper size is 9.5L-15, 6-ply.

Check planting operation for excessive overlap or gaps between passes.

Consider soil conditions. Loose soil and slippage will cause variations in acres registered.

Check that your acremeter is for your drill. Refer to the 2S-2600 parts manual.

Refer to Opener Depth, “Adjustments,” page 35.

Check that drill tongue matches tractor-drawbar height. Refer to Tractor Hookup, “Drill Preparation and Setup,” page 9.

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

Press wheel not compacting the soil as desired

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Reset press-wheel depth. Refer to Opener Depth, “Adjustments,” page 35.

Increase hydraulic down pressure. Refer to Opener Down Pressure, “Adjustments,” page 33.

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Section 4 Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

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)

Front of openers dropping too low in hard or minimum-till conditions

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

Check that you have the same drive type set on both drill boxes.

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

Reduce hydraulic down pressure. Refer to Opener Down Pressure, “Adjustments,” page 33.

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. Refer to Seed-Lok Lock Up “Adjustments,” page 36.

Check for foreign material lodged in seed-cup sprockets.

Check for build-up 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.

Reduce hydraulic down pressure on openers. Refer to Opener Down Pressure, “Adjustments,” page 33.

Check press-wheel adjustment. Refer to Opener Depth, “Adjustments,” page 35.

Set opener-frame bolt in top hole. See Opener Frame Adjustments, “Adjustments,” page 35.

Reduce hydraulic down pressure on openers. Refer to Opener Down Pressure, “Adjustments,” page 33.

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

Opener frames do not float over uneven terrain

Pressure gauges read zero when openers are lowered and tractor hydraulic lever is held forward

Pressure gauges show pressure when the openers are raised

Transport lock channels will not stay in position for transport

Optional hydraulic marker functioning improperly

Optional marker disk does not mark

Reverse hydraulic hoses at tractor quick couplers.

Check that hydraulic lever is locked forward and openers are connected to circuit designed for hydraulic-motor control. See Opener Operation, “Operating Instructions,” page 18.

Check if hoses are routed incorrectly between pressure-control valves and opener-lift cylinders. See hose-routing diagrams under Bleeding the Hydraulics, “Drill Preparation and Setup,” page 11.

Check if hoses are routed incorrectly between pressure-control valve and openerlift cylinders. See hose-routing diagrams under Bleeding the Hydraulics, “Drill Preparation and Setup,” page 11.

Check u-shaped clip in lock channel. Clip must clasp cylinder rod securely. If necessary, tighten or loosen clip by turning the bolt on clip.

Before transporting, check that hydraulic cylinders have settled against lock channels. The weight of cylinders help hold lock channels in place.

Check all hose ﬁttings and connections for air and oil leaks.

Check tractor hydraulic oil level.

Check all bolts and fasteners.

If needle valve is plugged, open valve, cycle markers and reset the needle valve.

If blade does not drop down into ﬁeld depressions, make sure marker cylinder is fully extended. Refer to Marker Adjustments, “Adjustments,” page 39.

Reverse blade to pull dirt in or throw dirt out depending on soil conditions.

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Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication

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Maintenance

Proper service and maintenance are the keys to long implement life. With careful and systematic inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, downtime and repair.

You could be severely injured or killed by being crushed from a falling implement. Always have opener transport locks and cylinder lock channels in place when working on 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 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.

Openers

If the raising or lowering times of the opener are noticeably slower, check the inline ﬁlter and clean if needed. See Figure 5-1. .

For S/N DD1215- 2004-:

1. To disassemble unscrew end cap of ﬁlter (7) opposite direction of ﬂow. Remove large (2) and small (3) springs from inside the ﬁlter. Pull the poppet (4) up out of ﬁlter. Using a hook, pull up ﬁlter seat (5) and screen (6).

2. Clean ﬁlter screen with solvent and compressed air.

3. When reassembling push ﬁlter seat (5) and screen (6) back into ﬁlter. Place poppet (4) in ﬁlter with arrow tip down. Replace springs (2) (3) and end cap (7).

For S/N DD1216+ 2005+:

1. To disassemble unscrew end cap of ﬁlter (1). Remove top retaining washer and screen.

2. Clean ﬁlter screen with solvent and compressed air or replace if needed.

3. When reassembling put screen into ﬁlter. Place retaining washer on top of ﬁlter and screw on end cap (1).

S/N DD1215- 2004-

22984

1. After using your drill for several hours, check all bolts to be sure they are tight. Lubricate areas noted under Lubrication, page 48.

2. Remove excess slack from chains. Clean and use chain lube on all roller chains as needed.

3. Always maintain proper air pressure in drill tires.

4. Keep disk scrapers properly adjusted.

5. Clean drill on a regular basis. Regular and thorough cleaning will lengthen equipment life and reduce maintenance and repair.

6. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Great Plains dealer.

Marker Breakaway Protection

The marker arm is attached to the marker body with a 3/8inch, grade 2 shear bolt. It is identiﬁed as a grade 2 by having no marks on the head.

If excessive force is applied to the marker during operation, the shear bolt will break and allow the marker arm to swing away. If the bolt breaks, replace it with a grade 2 bolt to prevent marker damage.

S/N DD1216+ 2005+

Figure 5-1

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Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication

2S-2600F Clean Out

After using fertilizer in the 2S-2600F, clean drill boxes as soon as possible.

1. With a small scoop or can, remove as much fertilizer

as possible from drill boxes.

2. Unlatch clean-out doors as shown in Figure 5-2. Be

prepared to collect fertilizer that spills from drill boxes.

3. Wash inside of drill boxes with water under high pres-

sure. To aid clean out, lift vinyl washout cover and spray into fertilizer trays. See Figure 5-3.

16382

Figure 5-3

Fertilizer Tray Wash-Out

Figure 5-2

Fertilizer Clean-Out Door Unlatched

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Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication

Lubrication

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Lubrication

Legend

12126

Multipurpose spray lube

Multipurpose

grease lube

Multipurpose oil lube

Intervals at which lubrication is required

Seed-Cup-Drive Sprocket

Move the seed-rate-adjustment handle back and forth to get oil back into the square bore

Type of Lubrication: Oil

Quantity = Coat Thoroughly

15533

17356

Clutches

Two zerks on each clutch. Smear grease on clutch engagement.

Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity = Until grease emerges

Opener Frame Pivots on Inside Ends

One zerk per pivot; two zerks total.

Zerks accessible from rear of folded drill.

Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity = Until grease emerges from ends of pivot

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Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication

Opener Frame Pivots at Gauge Wheels

One zerk per pivot; two zerks total.

17354

17305

Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity = Until grease emerges from ends of pivot

Horizontal Pivot Pin

Three zerks per pivot pin; six zerks total.

Zerks accessible from rear of folded drill, or front of drill unfolded.

Type of Lubrication: Grease

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Vertical Pivot Pins

Two zerks per vertical pivot pin; four zerks total

Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity = Until grease emerges from end of pivot pin

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Transport Axle Pivot Bearings

Two zerks per transport axle; four zerks total

Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity = Until resistance is felt

17309

Adjustment Link Pivot

Two zerks on each link; four zerks total

Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity = Until grease emerges

2-3 Years

Transport Hub Bearings

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Type of Lubrication: Wheel bearing grease

Quantity = Repack

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Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication

2-3 Years

Gauge Wheel Drive Bearings

17305

17303

Type of Lubrication: Wheel bearing grease

Quantity = Repack

Required

Drive Chain, Speed-Change Shaft to Seed Cup

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube

Quantity = Coat Thoroughly

15534

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Drive Chain, Clutch to Speed-Change Shaft

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube

Quantity = Coat Thoroughly

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Required

Drive Chain, Hub to Clutch Shaft

15536

Lubrication for Optional Markers

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube

Quantity = Coat Thoroughly

Marker Hinge Points

Three zerks per marker.

17296

Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity = Until grease emerges

2-3 Years

Marker Disk Bearings

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Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity = Repack

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Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication

2S-2600F Additional Lubrication

16379

Required

Fertilizer Drive Chains

Type of Lubrication: Spray

Quantity = Coat chains thoroughly

16381

Fertilizer Shaft Bearings

Both ends of shafts; four zerks total

Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity = Until resistance is felt

Felt Barrier Seals

Both ends of shafts; four seals total

Type of Lubrication: Oil

Quantity = Soak seal

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Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication

Small Seeds Option Lubrication

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Required

Drive Chains

Type of Lubrication: Spray

Quantity = Coat chains thoroughly

18082

Storage

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

1. Thoroughly clean drill boxes and seed cups. Do not store drill with fertilizer or seed-treatment residue in boxes and cups. Refer to 2S-2600F Clean Out, page

46.

2. Lubricate and adjust all roller chains.

3. Lubricate areas noted under Lubrication, page 48. Take special care to oil seed-cup-drive sprockets in the square bore.

4. Lock opener frames up for transport or disconnect seed and fertilizer hoses from openers. Leaving seed hoses connected when storing drill with openers lowered will cause permanent stretching and cracking of hoses.

Shaft Bearings

Both ends of shafts; four zerks total

Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity = Until grease emerges

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Section 6 Options

Flat Folding Marker

The hydraulically operated, ﬂat-fold markers leave a line for you to follow on the next ﬁeld pass. Markers are sold as single units for mounting on the left end on your drill or as dual units for mounting on both ends of your drill. Dual markers are plumbed together with a sequence valve so you can operate both markers on the same hydraulic circuit. Both marker options come with a double-selector valve, allowing you to tie the marker hydraulic circuit into the fold hydraulic circuit.

For more information refer to:

• Marker Operation, “Operating Instructions,” page 21

• Marker Adjustments, “Adjustments,” page 39

• “Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 46

Marker Bundles

113-552A Single Left Hand Flat Fold Marker Package

113-553A Dual Flat Fold Marker Package

12677

17296

00 Series Seed-Lok Firming Wheel

The spring-loaded Seed-Lok ﬁrming wheels press seed directly into the bottom of the furrow, assuring the best seed-tosoil contact. The ﬁrming wheels promote even emergence since seeds are planted and ﬁrmed at the same depth. The wheels bolt directly to the scraper mount on your standard drill openers.

Seed-Lok Bundle

122-193K Solid Stand Removable 5” Seed-Lok Assembly

122-266K Solid Stand Removable 6” Seed-Lok Assembly

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Section 6 Options

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Seed Cup Plugs

Seed-cup plugs are available to block off individual rows when a wider row spacing is desired. Plugs are installed by pushing them into the seed-cup openings on desired rows.

Seed Cup Plugs

817-087C 1 3/4 Wide Feeder Cup Plug

13178

Shaft Monitor

The shaft monitor is an electronic monitoring system that detects when the seed-cup shafts stop turning. If a seedcup shaft stops for 30 seconds, an alarm sounds and a warning light ﬂashes to designate the failed shaft.

For more information refer to:

• Shaft Monitor Operation, “Operating Instructions,”

page 21

Shaft Monitor Bundle

116-121A Vansco 3-Channel Shaft Monitor

Weight Kit

It will be necessary to purchase an additional weight kit if you choose not to use markers with your HD00 Series 3S-4000 drill.

To order an additional Weight Kit, contact your Great Plains dealer.

Weight Kit

171-097A 26/30/4000 Dual HD Weight Kit

171-099A 26/30/4000 Single HD Weight Kit

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Section 6 Options

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Two Outlet Hydraulic Kit

To operate all drill functions, the standard 2S-2600 requires a tractor with three remote valves. Tractors with two remote valves can be used with the two-outlet hydraulic kit. Using a double-selector valve mounted on the drill tongue, this kit combines the transport-lift and opener-lift circuits.

To operate a drill equipped with markers on a tractor with two remote valves, you must install two kits – one to combine the transport-lift and opener-lift circuits and one to combine the marker and fold circuits.

For more information refer to:

• Hydraulic Hose Hookup,“Operating Instructions,” page 10

• Marker Operation,“Operating Instructions,” page 21

Two Outlet Tractor Hydraulic Bundle

194-122A Two Outlet Tractor Hydraulic Kit

15640

Dual Gauge Wheels

A dual-gauge-wheel upgrade is available. Dual gauge wheels provide more ﬂotation for your drill in loose ﬁeld conditions.

Dual Gauge Wheel Update Kit

195-122A Dual Accessory Gauge Wheel Field Update Kit

Point Row Clutch

The 2S-2600 can be outﬁtted with clutches and controls that allow you to raise and lower openers on each drill section independent of the other section.

For information on operating the clutches, refer to:

• Point Row Operation,“Operating Instructions,” page 20

Point Row Option

195-263A 2S-2600 Point Row Accessory

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Fertilizer Box

You can modify the seedbox on your 2S-2600 for fertilizer application. The integrated seed box has a standard ratio of 60 percent seed and 40 percent fertilizer. The integratedfertilizer box cleans out quickly and can be switch to all seed.

For more information refer to:

• Fertilizer Box Operation,“Operating Instructions,” page

• Fertilizer Rate Calibration,“Adjustments,” page 29

• 2S-2600F Clean Out,“Maintenance and Lubrication,”

page 46

The ﬁeld update fertilizer package will be available in 1999. For ordering information, contact your Great Plains dealer.

16669

Offset Box Divider

The 2600F-2S is equipped with standard dividers that partition the drill boxes into 60 percent seed and 40 percent fertilizer. Optional offset dividers allow you to run 68 percent seed and 32 percent fertilizer or 55 percent seed and 45 percent fertilizer.

To change the seed-to-fertilizer ratio using the optional dividers, refer to:

• Seed and Fertilizer Capacity,“Adjustments,” page 41

The offset divider will be available in 1999. For ordering information, contact your Great Plains dealer

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Section 7 Speciﬁcations and Capacities

Section 7 Specifications and Capacities

Row Spacing

Rows per Drill

Weight with Markers

Working Width

Transport Width

Transport Height

Transport Length

Field Length

Seedbox Capacity

Gauge Wheel Tires

Transport Wheel Tires

Tractor Requirements

6 inches 7.5 inches 10 inches

52 42 32

12,435 pounds 11,760 pounds 11,085 pounds

26 feet 2 inches 26 feet 4 inches 26 feet 10 inches

15 feet

8 feet 1.5 inches

22 feet 7 inches

27 feet 6 inches

86.4 bushels

9.5L x 15 6-ply; 6-bolt rim

11L x 15 12-ply; 6-bolt rim

110 horsepower

Three remote valves or two remote valves and optional kit

Tractors with load-sensing hydraulics may require a bypass valve, Great Plains part number 810-400C. Contact your tractor dealer to verify if the valve is needed.

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.

Manufacturer Website

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

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Appendix

Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes

Great Plains Mfg., Inc.

Bolt Head Identification

Bolt Size

(Inches)

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 pitch4N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb

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

Grade 8

Bolt Size

(Metric)

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

mm x pitch = nominal thread diameter in millimeters x thread pitch

Bolt Head Identification

5.8 8.8 10.9

Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9

N· m = newton-meters

ft-lb= foot pounds

Tire Inflation Chart

Tire Size Inflation PSI Tire Size Inflation PSI

7.50 x 20" 4-Ply Drill Rib 28 11L x 15" 6-Ply Rib Implement 28

9.0 x 22.5 10-Ply Highway Service 70 70 11L x 15" 12-Ply Rib Implement 52

9.0 x 24" 8-Ply Rib Implement 40 12.5L x 15" 8-Ply Rib Implement 36

9.5L x 15" 6-Ply Rib Implement 32 12.5L x 15" 10-Ply Rib Implement 44

9.5L x 15" 8-Ply Rib Implement 44 16.5L x 16.1" 10-Ply Rib Implement 36

9.5L x 15" 12-Ply Rib Implement 60 41 x 15" x 18 - 22-Ply Rib Implement 44

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Appendix

Hydraulic Schematics

Opener Lift Circuit

WING

(P) LOWER

(R) RAISE

BYPASS

VALUE

FILTER

(CLOSED)

FOR

OPEN CTR

CTR

SHUTTLE

VALUE

OPENERS HYDRAULICS

FOR OPEN CENTER SYSTEMS

CBV

DOWN

PRESSURE

CHECK

CTR

WING

S/N DD1215- December 2004-

DOWN

CHECK

WING

23032

PRESSURE

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WING

S/N DD1216+ January 2005+

BYPASS

VALUE

(CLOSED)

FOR

OPEN CTR

(R) RAISE

(P) LOWER

CTR

SHUTTLE

VALUE

OPENERS HYDRAULICS

FOR OPEN CENTER SYSTEMS

2S-2600 and 2S-2600F Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M-A

CBV

DOWN

PRESSURE

CHECK

CTR

DOWN

PRESSURE

CHECK

FILTER

WING

FILTER

WING

23033

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BYPASS VALV E

FILTER

CBV

Great Plains Mfg., Inc.

S/N DD1215- December 2004-

23030

CENTER

WING

(R) RAISE

(P) LOWER

S/N DD1216+ January 2005+

BYPASS VALV E

OPENERS HYDRAULICS

FOR CLOSED CENTER SYSTEMS

CBV

CENTER

WING

FILTER

(R) RAISE

(P) LOWER

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OPENERS HYDRAULICS

FOR CLOSED CENTER SYSTEMS

23031

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Appendix

Transport Fold Circuit

Transport Lift Circuit

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Dual Marker Hydraulics

Single Marker Hydraulics

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Appendix

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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Corporate Ofﬁce: PO. Box 5060

Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA

Great Plains 2S-2600F Operator Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Safety Information

Introduction

Description of Unit

Intended Usage

Using This Manual

Owner Assistance

Section 1 Preparation and Setup

Prestart Checklist

Tractor Hookup

Hydraulic Hose Hookup

Bleeding the Hydraulics

Bleeding Opener Lift Hydraulics

Bleeding Fold Hydraulics

Bleeding Transport Lift Hydraulics

Bleeding Marker Hydraulics

Section 2 Operating Instructions

Prestart Checklist

Folding

Unfolding

Folding & Unfolding Quick Reference

To Fold Drill

To Unfold Drill

Setting the Bypass Valve

Tractors with Open Center Hydraulics

Tractors with Pressure Compensating Closed Center Hydraulics (PC Closed)

Tractors with Load Sensing Closed Center Hydraulics (LS Closed) Pressure Flow Compensating (PFC) Systems

Adjusting the Counter Balance Valve

Opener Operation

Opener Operation for Active Hydraulic Systems

Priority Flow Hydraulic Systems

Opener Operation for Non-Active Hydraulic Systems

Opener Lock Up

Fertilizer Box Operation

Point Row Operation

Seeding with Both Compartments

Shaft Monitor Operation

Marker Operation

Transporting

Marker Transportation

Parking

Parking with Drill Unfolded

Parking with Drill Folded

Section 3 Adjustments

Seed Rate Calibration

Setting Seed-Rate Handle

Positioning Seed-Cup Doors

Checking Seeding Rate

Seed Rate Charts (pounds per acre)

Fertilizer Rate Calibration

Fertilizer Meter Rate Charts

Density Conversion Chart

Small Seeds Attachment

Small Seeds Rate Chart (Imperial Measurement)

Small Seeds Rate Chart (Metric Measurement)

Seeding Depth

Double Disk Openers

Press Wheels

Floating Opener Frames

00 Series Opener Down Pressure

Active Hydraulic System

Non-Active Hydraulic System

00 Series Opener Depth

Press Wheel Adjustment

Individual Opener Height

00 Series Opener Frame Adjustment

00 Series Seed-Lok Lock Up

00 Series Disk Scraper Adjustment

Active Hydraulic System

Non-Active Hydraulic System

Marker Adjustments

Speed Adjustment

Transport Carrier

Marker Chain

Disk Adjustment

Seed and Fertilizer Capacity

Drill Box Capacity Ratios