Great Plains 2SF30 Operator Manual

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Operator/Rate Manual

2SF24 and 2SF30

Two Section Folding Drill

1994+

Manufacturing, Inc.

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Table of Contents

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

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

Introduction ................................................................10

Models Covered ........................................................... 10

Description of Unit ........................................................10

Intended Usage ........................................................10

Document Family .........................................................10

Using This Manual........................................................10

Definitions................................................................. 10

Owner Assistance ........................................................11

Preparation and Setup ...............................................12

Initial Setup...................................................................12

Post-Delivery/Seasonal Setup......................................12

Pre-Planting Setup ....................................................... 12

Hitching Tractor to Drill.................................................13

Tractor Draw Bar Hook-Up.......................................14

Preparation for Field Operations .................................. 15

Hydraulic Hose Hookup............................................ 16

Bleeding The Hydraulic Systems .................................18

Bleeding the Lifting Hydraulic System......................18

Bleeding Folding Hydraulics.....................................19

Leveling Drill.................................................................20

Transport Wheel Adjustments for Leveling Drill .......21

Gauge Wheel Adjustments for Leveling Drill............21

Box Alignment Adjustments .........................................22

Pull Bar Adjustments ................................................22

Drill Adjustments.......................................................22

Operating Instructions...............................................23

Pre-Start Checklist .......................................................23

Folding the Drill ............................................................24

Lifting and UnFolding the Drill ...................................... 26

Lift Cylinders............................................................. 26

Unfolding the Drill .....................................................26

Transporting the Drill ....................................................27

Before transporting check following items................27

Marker Operations........................................................28

Dual Marker Operations ...........................................28

Two Markers Out ..................................................28

Folding From Two Markers Out............................28

Acremeter Installation...................................................28

Acremeter Operation ....................................................29

DataTrac Acremeter .....................................................30

Short-Term Parking ......................................................31

Long-Term Storage...................................................... 31

Adjustments ............................................................... 32

Planting Depth Adjustments......................................... 33

Press Wheel-Opener Linkage Depth Adjustment ... 33

Disk Opener Spring Pressure Setting ...................... 33

Seeding Adjustments ................................................... 34

Main Box Seed Rate Handle ................................... 35

Position Seed Cup Doors.........................................35

Seed Rate Charts: U.S. Customary Units.................... 36

Alfalfa or Rape ..................................................... 36

Barley ................................................................... 36

Buckwheat............................................................ 36

Flax or Sudan....................................................... 36

Millet..................................................................... 37

Milo....................................................................... 37

Oats or Safflower ................................................. 37

Peas ..................................................................... 37

Pinto Beans.......................................................... 38

Rice Long Grain ...................................................38

Rice Short Grain................................................... 38

Rye....................................................................... 39

Soybeans ............................................................. 39

Sunflowers ........................................................... 40

Wheat................................................................... 40

Wheat Grass ........................................................41

Small Seeds Attachment.............................................. 42

Small Grass Seed Charts ............................................ 43

Alfalfa, Red Alsike, Crimson Clover .....................43

Bermuda, Red Top, Lespedeza, Sercia, Sand,

Weeping Love Grass........................................43

Birdsfoot, Trefoil, Sudan....................................... 43

Canola, Ladino, Clover, Canary Grass, Timothy.. 43

Red and Sweet Clover, Lespedeza Hulled .......... 44

Kentucky Blue Grass, Fescue, Annual Rye Grass...

44

Millet, Reed Canary.............................................. 44

Orchard Grass...................................................... 44

Fertilizer Meter Rate .................................................... 45

Seeding Drive Speeds ............................................. 45

Fertilizer Rate Charts U.S. Customary Units ............... 46

Fertilizer 2014+ .................................................... 46

Fertilizer 2013- .....................................................46

Marker Adjustments ..................................................... 47

Speed Adjustment....................................................47

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Transport Carrier...................................................... 48

Marker Disk Adjustment........................................... 49

Disk Scraper Adjustments........................................ 50

Seed Firmer Adjustments ........................................ 50

Troubleshooting Charts................................................ 52

Maintenance and Lubrication ................................... 55

Maintenance ................................................................ 55

Seed Flap Replacement .......................................... 56

Marker Maintenance (Option) .................................. 57

Marker Shear Bolt Replacement .......................... 57

Marker Grease Seal Cap ......................................... 57

Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance..................... 58

Options ....................................................................... 61

Appendix A - Reference Information........................ 64

Specifications and Capacities ...................................... 64

2SF24 Specifications and Capacities ...................... 64

2SF30 Specifications and Capacities ...................... 65

Dimensions Transport.................................................. 66

Torque Values Chart.................................................... 67

Tire Inflation Chart ....................................................... 68

Appendix B - Assembly and Setup .......................... 69

Assembly Diagram....................................................... 71

Appendix M - Metric Charts ...................................... 72

Metric Seed Rate Charts.............................................. 72

Alfalfa or Rape ..................................................... 72

Barley ................................................................... 72

Buckwheat............................................................ 72

Flax or Sudan....................................................... 72

Millet..................................................................... 73

Milo .......................................................................73

Oats or Safflower ..................................................73

Peas......................................................................73

Pinto Beans ..........................................................74

Rice Long Grain....................................................74

Rice Short Grain ...................................................74

Rye .......................................................................75

Soybeans..............................................................75

Sunflowers ............................................................76

Wheat ...................................................................76

Wheat Grass.........................................................77

Metric Small Grass Seed Charts ..................................78

Alfalfa, Red Alsike, Crimson Clover......................78

Bermuda, Red Top, Unhulled Lespedeza, Sercia,

Sand & Weeping Love Grass............................78

Birdsfoot, Trefoil, Sudan .......................................78

Canola, Ladino Clover, Canary Grass, Timothy ...78

Red & Sweet Clover, lespedeza Hulled................79

Kentucky Blue Grass, Fescue, Annual Rye Grass ...

79

Millet, Reed Canary ..............................................79

Orchard Grass ......................................................79

Metric Fertilizer Rate Charts.........................................80

Fertilizer 2014+ .....................................................80

Fertilizer 2013-......................................................80

Warranty .......................................................................81

Index ............................................................................83

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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.

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

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

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

Prepare for Emergencies

▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.

▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.

▲ Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital

and fire department near phone.

Be Familiar with Safety Decals

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

thoroughly.

▲ Read all instructions noted on the decals.

▲ Keep decals clean. Replace damaged, faded and illegible

decals.

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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 entertainment headphones while
operating machinery.

Avoid High Pressure Fluids

Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin,
causing serious injury. This drill requires a
Power-Beyond port, which is always under pressure
when the tractor is running.

▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure at other remotes, and

shutting down tractor before connecting, disconnecting or
inspecting hydraulic lines.

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

check for suspected leaks.

▲ Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when

working with hydraulic systems.

▲ If an accident occurs, seek immediate medical assistance

from a physician familiar with this type of injury.

Use A Safety Chain

▲ Use a safety chain to help control drawn machinery should

it separate from tractor draw-bar.

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

the gross weight of towed machinery.

▲ Attach chain to tractor draw-bar support or specified

anchor location. Allow only enough slack in chain for turns.

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

stretched or damaged.

▲ Do not use safety chain for towing.

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Negative Tongue Weight

This drill can have positive and negative tongue weight,
and it can change during planting. This poses a serious
hazard during unhitching and it can work the hitch pin
loose during transport. To avoid serious injury or death
due to a rising hitch or road accident.

▲ Always use a leveling hitch pin.

▲ Always use the hitch provided.

▲ Always hitch before connecting hydraulics.

▲ Always lower the openers or fold the drill and install the

jackstand before unhitching.

Keep Riders Off Machinery

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

▲ Never allow children to operate equipment.

▲ Keep all bystanders away from machine during operation.

Use Safety Lights and Devices

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

▲ Use flashing warning lights and turn signals whenever

driving on public roads.

▲ Use lights and devices provided with implement.

Transport Machinery Safely

Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph (32
kph), 13 mph (22 kph) in turns. 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.

▲ Carry reflectors or flags to mark drill in case of breakdown

on the road.

▲ Keep clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions

when transporting. Refer to transport dimensions under
“Specifications and Capacities” on page 64.

▲ Do not fold or unfold the drill while the tractor is moving.

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Handle Chemicals Properly

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

▲ Do not use liquid treatments with drill.

▲ Read and follow chemical supplier instructions.

▲ Wear protective clothing.

▲ Handle all chemicals with care.

▲ Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use can

seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and property.

▲ Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by the

chemical manufacturer.

▲ Dispose of empty chemical containers properly. By law

rinsing of the used chemical container must be repeated
three times. Puncture the container to prevent future use. An
alternative is to jet-rinse or pressure rinse the container.

▲ Never wash out a hopper within 100 feet (30 m) of any

freshwater source or in a car wash.

Shutdown and Storage

▲ Lower drill, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove

the key.

▲ Secure drill using blocks and supports provided.

▲ Detach and store drill in an area where children normally

do not play.

Tire Safety

Tire changing can be dangerous. Employ trained
personnel using correct tools and equipment.

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

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

▲ When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-handling

equipment adequate for weight involved.

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Practice Safe Maintenance

▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper

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

▲ Work in a clean, dry area.

▲ Lower the drill, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and

remove key before performing maintenance.

▲ Make sure all moving parts have stopped and all system

pressure is relieved.

▲ Allow drill to cool completely.

▲ Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before servicing or

adjusting electrical systems or before welding on drill.

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

and installed properly.

▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris.

▲ Remove all tools and unused parts from drill before

operation.

Safety At All Times

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

▲ Be familiar with all drill functions.

▲ Operate machinery from the driver’s seat only.

▲ Do not leave drill unattended with tractor engine running.

▲ Do not stand between the tractor and drill during hitching.

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

parts.

▲ Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with

moving parts.

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

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

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Safety Decals

Safety Reflectors and Decals

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

▲ Read and follow decal directions.

▲ Keep lights in operating condition.

▲ Keep all safety decals clean and legible.

▲ Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals

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

▲ When ordering new parts or components, also request

corresponding safety decals.

To install new decals:

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

2. Peel backing from decal. Press firmly on surface,
being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal.

818-003C
Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector

On the left end of the opener frame, facing rear in
transport;
1 total

838-265C
Amber Reflectors

On the outside face of the right and left hopper, on the
outward face both ends of the right and left walkboard
frame;
6 total

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838-266C
Red Reflectors

On the inside face of the seed hoppers (facing rear in
transport);

2 total

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838-267C
Daytime Reflectors

On the center inside face of right and left hopper section;
2 total

WARNING

NEGATIVE TONGUE WEIGHT

HAZARD

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

To prevent serious injury or death:

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

Lower implement BEFORE unhitching.

818-019C
Warning: Negative Tongue Weight

On the lower left face of the parking stand;
1 total

818-019C Rev. D

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WARNING

EXCESSIVE SPEED HAZARD

To Prevent Serious Injury or Death:

Do Not exceed 20 mph maximum transport
speed. Loss of vehicle control and/or machine
can result.

818-188C
Warning: Speed

On top face of transport lock weldment on tongue;
1 total

WARNING

To avoid serious injury or death:

Watch your step when climbing ladder or
walking on walkboard.

818-188C Rev. C

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838-102C

838-102C
Warning: Falling Hazard

On left walkboard, left outside face;
1 total

CAUTION

TIRE DAMAGE HAZARD

To Avoid Machine Damage:

Do Not lower drill in folded
position - tire damage may
result.

818-020C
Caution: Tire Damage Hazard

On the lower left face of the parking stand:
1 total

818-020C Rev. B

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818-587C
Caution: Read Operator’s Manual

On top face of tongue near hitch;
1 total

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NOTICE

LIFT CYLINDERS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is equipped with rephasing master slave lift cylinders which
may after a period of time get out of time or phase. An indication of
this is when one section is running too low or too high because its lift
cylinder is either overextended or overetracted compared to the other lift
cylinders. To rephase the cylinders, raise the implement completely up and
hold the tractor hydraulic lever on for a few seconds giving the cylinders
time to rephase. This should be done each time the machine is raised out
of the ground. Momentarily reversing the hydraulic lever immediately after
rephasing to allow the cylinders to retract about 1/2” will help to maintain
a level implement.

818-043C Rev. A

818-043C
Notice: Lift Cylinder Operating Instructions

On top face of tongue near hitch;
1 total

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Introduction

Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new
product owners. The 2SF24 and 2SF30 have been
designed with care and built by skilled workers using
quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance, and safe
operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory
use from the machine.

Models Covered

2SF24-4806 48-Row,6 inch(15cm)

2SF24-4007 40-Row,7 inch(17.8cm)

2SF24-3875 38-Row,7.5 inch(19cm)

2SF24-3608 36-Row,8 inch(20cm)

2SF24-2810 28-Row,10 inch(25.4cm)

2SF30-6006 60-Row,6 inch(15cm)

2SF30-5207 52-Row,7 inch(17.8cm)

2SF30-4875 48-Row,7.5 inch(19cm)

2SF30-4408 44-Row,8 inch(20cm)

2SF30-3610 36-Row,10 inch(25.4cm)

Description of Unit

The 2SF24/30 Drill is a towed precision planting
implement for use in conventional till conditions. The
2SF24/30 features fluted feed cups and a ground-driven
metering system to provide accurate simple seeding with
offset double-disk openers that provide superior
penetration.

Intended Usage

Use the 2SF24 and 2SF30 drill to seed
production-agriculture crops only. Do not modify the drill
for use with attachments other than Great Plains options
and accessories specified for use with the 2SF24 and
2SF30.

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Two Section Folding Drill

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.

A crucial point of information related to the preceding topic.
Read and follow the directions to remain safe, avoid serious
damage to equipment and ensure desired field results.

Note: Useful information related to the preceding topic.

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.
An orientation rose shows the
directions of: Up, Back, Left, Down,
Front, Right.

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Owner Assistance

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

Refer to Figure 2

Your machine’s parts were specially designed and
should only be replaced with Great Plains parts. Always
use the serial and model number when ordering parts
from your Great Plains dealer. The serial-number plate is
located on the left outside end of the front upper tool bar.

Record your 2SF24 or 2SF30 drill model and serial
number here for quick reference:

Model Number:__________________________

Serial Number: __________________________

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

1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service
manager. Make sure they are aware of any problems
so they can assist you.

2. If you are still unsatisfied, seek out the owner or
general manager of the dealership.

Figure 2

Serial Number Plate

For further assistance write to:

Product Support

Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department

PO Box 5060

Salina, KS 67402-5060

36129

785-823-3276

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Preparation and Setup

This section helps you prepare your tractor and 2SF24 or
2SF30 Drill for use, and covers tasks that need to be
done seasonally, or when the tractor/drill configuration
changes.

Before using the drill in the field, you must hitch it to a
suitable tractor, inspect systems and level the drill.
Before using the drill for the first time, and periodically
thereafter, certain adjustments and calibrations are
required.

Initial Setup

See “Appendix B - Assembly and Setup” on page 69
for first-time/infrequent setup tasks.

Post-Delivery/Seasonal Setup

On initial delivery, use with a new tractor, and seasonally,
check and as necessary, complete these items before
continuing to the routine setup items:

• Bleed hydraulic system (page 18).

• De-grease exposed cylinder rods if so protected at last
storage.

Pre-Planting Setup

Complete this checklist before routine setup:

❑ Read and understand “Important Safety

Information” on page 1.

❑ Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts

are tight, and cotter pins are spread.

❑ Check that all grease fittings are in place and

lubricated. See “Lubrication and Scheduled
Maintenance” on page 58.

❑ Check that all safety decals and reflectors are

correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged.
See “Safety Decals” on page 6.

❑ Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten

wheel bolts as specified. See “Tire Inflation Chart”
on page 68.

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Hitching Tractor to Drill

Crushing Hazard:

Do not stand or place any body part between drill and moving
tractor. You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed
between the tractor and drill. Stop tractor engine and set
parking brake before attaching cables and hoses.

Elevating Mass Hazard: This drill can have both positive and
Negative Tongue Weight and it can change during planting.
This poses a serious hazard during unhitching and it can work
the hitch pin loose during transport. Never unhook from
tractor with boxes unfolded and raised off the ground.

Great Plains 2-Section Folding Drills are engineered to
be used with tractors having a standard drawbar. To
operate your Great Plains Folding Drill in most field
conditions, a tractor of 125 minimum horsepower for
24 foot drills and 150 minimum horsepower for 30 foot
drills should be used.

The tractor will need six remote outlets (three pairs). If
your tractor is equipped with only two pairs of remote
outlets and a marker circuit is required, a marker
sequence valve with double selector is available through
your Great Plains dealer.

Figure 3

Single Strap Hitch

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Tractor Draw Bar Hook-Up

Refer to Figure 3, Figure 4 and Figure 5

1. The hitch can be used as either a single strap, clevis,

or combination hitch.

Refer to Figure 4

2. When using the combination hitch, remove lower

strap when hooking up to a clevis-type tractor
drawbar. Spacers between the drawbar and hitch
may be added to eliminate some of the movement of
the tongue caused from positive to negative tongue
weight.

Two hitch sizes are available:

• the small hole hitch with or without the hammer strap
(11⁄4 inch maximum pin diameter) and

• the large hole hitch without a hammer strap (up to
11⁄2inch diameter pin). The small-hole hitch is sold as
standard equipment.

The mounting holes in the hitch have been offset so the
hitch can be turned over and bolted on in three different
positions giving you six different hitch heights.

On the clevis-type hitch, always mount the thinner strap
on the bottom. SET HITCH SO TONGUE OF DRILL IS
PARALLEL TO GROUND WHEN DRILL IS IN
PLANTING POSITION. Use tongue jack to level tongue,
then find closest setting of hitch to match your tractor
drawbar height.

3. Attach safety chain on tongue hitch to tractor and

lock hook securely on chain. Adjust chain length to
remove all slack except what is necessary to permit
turning of the drill and tractor.

4. The tongue jack makes it possible to raise or lower

the hitch for tractor unhooking and reconnecting.
Always return jack to its horizontal position on top of
the tongue at the pull bar slide stop.

Figure 4

Clevis Hitch

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Combination Hitch

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Preparation for Field Operations

Most of the procedures described in this section require
the use of a tractor with hydraulic remotes. Before
proceeding with the first time setup, or before making
any adjustments mentioned in this section, make every
effort to obtain and hitch a tractor to the drill.

24foot drill: minimum of 125 horsepower

30foot drill: minimum of 150 horsepower

Be certain that the drill tires have the proper inflation as
listed in the “Tire Inflation Chart” on page 68.

Load seed box with seed. Use clean seed to get the best
results. Always have the drill hitched securely to a tractor
with safety chain connected. Lower the drill before
loading.

This drill can be transported with a full box of grain. It is
best NOT to do this unless necessary because the
increased weight does increase the chances for
problems on the road. DO NOT exceed 20 miles per
hour.

Calibrate each seed box for a proper rate based on the
seed that you are drilling. Calibration information is
located on the inside of your box lid or under "Seeding
Adjustments," page 21. Make sure the seed rate is
adjusted the same across the entire drill.

If your drill comes equipped with an acremeter, it should
be mounted on the left gauge wheel axle on the outboard
side. It will accumulate the total acres drilled with the
drill. In order to find out the acres covered, write down
the beginning reading and subtract it from the ending
reading for the total acres planted.

This drill is offered in different row spacings; therefore,
some of the drill boxes do not have the same number of
seed cups between each internal box divider. The
section with the largest number of cups will tend to empty
sooner.

Make sure that the seed-cup-door adjustment handles
are set the same across the drill.

If you notice excessive cracking on large-grain seeds,
adjust all seed cup door handles to a wider setting.

Machine Damage Risk:

Never back up with openers in the ground. If you do, check all
openers to be sure none are clogged.

After lowering the drill into planting position, observe the
drill from the side. Check to see that the tongue is level to
the ground. If it is not, a hitch height adjustment is
needed. See “Tractor Draw Bar Hook-Up” on page 14.
It is especially important to check for this if the drill has
been hitched to a different tractor.

This drill is not designed to be turned sharply in the field.
ALWAYS lift the drill COMPLETELY out of the ground
when turning at ends of field rows and other short-radius
turns. If the drill is not completely raised, the lift
hydraulics will be out of sequence. Refer to “Lift
Cylinders” on page 26.

Crushing Hazard:

Never allow anyone to ride on the drill.

Maximum seeding speed will vary according to soil
conditions.

You can adjust the tension on each disk spring. This is
especially useful in applying more pressure in tractor tire
tracks.

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Hydraulic Hose Hookup

High Pressure Fluid Hazard:

Shut down tractor before making hydraulic connections.
Only trained personnel should work with system hydraulics.

Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to
penetrate the skin causing serious injury. If an accident
occurs, seek immediate medical assistance from a physician
familiar with this type of injury.

Use paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for
leaks. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles
when working with hydraulic systems.

For ease of operation, your tractor should be equipped
with six remote hydraulic outlets (three pairs). This will
allow you to connect one pair to the drill lift circuit, one
pair to your drill fold circuit and one pair remaining for
connection of optional markers. If your tractor has only
four remote outlets (two pairs) and a marker circuit is
required, a marker sequences valve with double selector
is available through your GREAT PLAINS DEALER.

Refer to Figure 6

Great Plains hydraulic hoses have color coded handle
grips to help you hookup hoses to your tractor outlets.
Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked with
the same color.

Color Coded Hose Handles

Color Hydraulic Function

Blue Lift

Gray Fold

Green Marker (Optional)

To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit, refer
to the symbol molded into the handle grip. Hoses with an
extended-cylinder symbol feed cylinder base ends.
Hoses with a retracted-cylinder symbol feeds cylinder
rod ends.

For hydraulic fan and drive motors, connect the hose
under the retracted cylinder symbol to the pressure side
of the motor. Connect the hose under the extended
cylinder symbol to the return side of the motor.

Figure 6

Color Coded Hose Handles

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Older Style Hoses with Color Ties

Refer to Figure 7

Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you
hookup hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses that go to
the same remote valve are marked with the same color
tie.

Color Hydraulic Function

Blue Lift

White Fold

Orange Marker (Optional)

To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit, refer
to hose label. The hose under an extended-cylinder
symbol feeds a cylinder base end. The hose under a
retracted-cylinder symbol feeds a cylinder rod end.

For hydraulic fan and drive motors, connect the hose
under the retracted cylinder symbol to the pressure side
of the motor. Connect the hose under the extended
cylinder symbol to the return side of the motor.

Figure 7

Older Style Hoses w/Label

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Bleeding The Hydraulic Systems

1. If required, raise your drill 1 inch in order to extend
your lift cylinders a little. Loosen the jam nuts on top

Equipment Damage Risk:

The SAE O-RING and JIC 37˚ FLARE type hose connections
DO NOT require sealant for reconnecting. They DO NOT
require high torque for a good seal.

When using sealant on pipe threads the friction between the
threads is reduced; therefore, be certain not to over tighten,
causing damage to a valve, cylinder port or fitting.

Elevating Mass Hazard:

This drill has a Negative Tongue Weight when unfolded and
raised. Be certain that the drill is hitched securely to your
tractor draw bar and be certain the hitch safety chain is
securely attached to the drill hitch and tractor before raising
or unfolding the drill!

Bleeding the Lifting Hydraulic System

This 2SF24/30 is equipped with rephasing type hydraulic
lift cylinders that require a special procedure for bleeding
air from the hydraulic system. If your dealer has not
already prepared the cylinders for transport use, read the
following information carefully. The rephasing cylinders
will not function properly if this bleeding procedure is not
followed.

Note: DO NOT crack hose fittings in order to bleed air

from this system.

Equipment Damage Risk:

Check the hydraulic fluid level in the tractor reservoir and fill
to the proper level before starting this procedure. If the
bleeding is performed with a low reservoir supply, there is a
chance of drawing air into the system. System capacity is
approximately 3.3 gallons and requires one pair of remote
outlets.

of the transport vertical tubes and screw the
adjustment screw in until it bottoms. Lower the drill
until the cylinders become loose.

2. Unpin the cylinders from the mainframe and turn the
cylinders upside down to a position where the rod
end is higher than the base end. Support the
cylinders in a safe location. One transport tire may
have to be removed in order to unpin the master
cylinder.

3. Start the tractor and run the engine at idle. With the
rod end of the cylinders higher than the base end,
hydraulically extend the cylinders and hold the
tractor control lever in position for sixty seconds after
the cylinders have extended to their maximum
stroke.

4. Hydraulically retract the cylinders, then repeat the
extending procedure several more times until both
cylinders are free of air and operate together.

5. Repin the cylinders to the main frame and axle with
the rod end down. If air is tapped in either cylinder,
the affected cylinder will have a spongy, erratic
movement and the machine will not raise evenly.
Refill the tractor hydraulic fluid reservoir to its proper
level.

Note: After drill is raised, a slight settling will occur due

to the action of the rephasing cylinder.

Note: In order to prevent trapped air pockets, the port on

the rod end must be higher than any other port of
the cylinder during the bleeding operation.

Note: The folding and transport/wing lift cylinders are not

rephasing type cylinders and do not require this
bleeding procedure.

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Bleeding Folding Hydraulics

The following section describes a bleeding procedure
that requires you to crack (loosen) a hydraulic fitting. Be
aware that these lines may be under pressure even with
the tractor shut off. Never allow anyone under the drill
when fittings are opened. Escaping fluid may allow the
drill to suddenly drop. Be aware of the following medical
alert.

High Pressure Fluid Hazard:

Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to
penetrate the skin. Check all hydraulic lines and hoses before
applying pressure. Fluid escaping from a very small hole can
be almost invisible. Use paper or cardboard, not body parts, to
check for suspected leaks. If injured, seek medical assistance
from a doctor familiar with this kind of injury.

Note: The drill transport lift systems should be

completely operational BEFORE attempting to
work with the folding hydraulic circuit.

Note: The cylinders are double acting but are not the

rephasing type.

1. The first step in charging the fold hydraulic circuit is
to make sure the tractor hydraulic fluid reservoir is
filled to the proper level. System capacity is
approximately 2 gallons and requires one pair of
remote outlets. If optional selector is used, rotate to
the wing lift position.

2. With the drill fully raised and in the folded position,
disconnect the rod end pin on each fold cylinder and
block the cylinders in a location where they are free
to extend and retract without contacting anything.

3. Cycle the fold cylinders in and out several times to
work the air out of the system.

Note: If the wing fold cylinders do not operate properly,

clean out the small hole in the elbow fitting on fold
cylinders. These orifice are located in the cylinder
elbow as circled in Figure 8.

4. Retract the hydraulic cylinder and repin the rod ends.

5. Recheck the tractor reservoir level and add clean
fluid as necessary.

6. It is advisable to fold and unfold the drill several
times. The majority of the air should now be expelled
from this system. The remaining air will gradually be
pushed to the tractor during day to day operations.

Figure 8

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Leveling Drill

This section describes procedures for leveling the drill on
its initial setup. This should be a one-time adjustment
and will not be needed during day-to-day operation.

If while using the drill, it appears to be lifting or planting
unevenly, check the following before re-leveling the drill.

• First, make sure the tongue is running level to the
ground while running in the field. Be sure to check this
if the drill has been switched to a different tractor.

• Second, check the lift cylinders. Be sure they are
properly bled, are operating correctly, and do not have
internal oil leaks before using this section to re-level
the drill.

The opener spring rods located along the back of the drill
boxes are indicators of the level of the drill because they
show the amount of down-pressure exerted on the disk
openers and press wheels. A level drill will have equal
opener down-pressure from end to end.

Check the spring rod cross bolts at the top of the spring
rods to see that they are all extended about 2 inches
above their spring rod castings. This is a general
dimension and may vary with the spring down-pressure
you require for different soil conditions and planting
depths, see “Planting Depth Adjustments” on page 33.

If you require more downward float of your openers you
may want to increase this dimension. Keep in mind when
this dimension is increased your upward motion is
decreased, limiting the vertical travel of the openers for
running over rocks and other foreign objects.

Figure 9

Opener Spring Rods

2 in.

5.08 cm

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Opener Damage Hazard:

If your openers’ vertical travel is decreased, considerable
damage will occur to your openers.

If all the spring rods along the drill extend the same
distance above their castings, the drill is level and you
should tighten down the threaded studs as described in
“Transport Wheel Adjustments for Leveling Drill” on
page 21. If the spring-rod extensions vary in length, the
drill can be leveled with transport wheel and gauge
wheel adjustments. These are described on page 21.

To summarize: After leveling your drill, it should have the
same dimension from the ground to the box frame at
both ends of each box. These adjustments may have to
be fine tuned after observing the drill in the field in actual
planting conditions.

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Transport Wheel Adjustments for Leveling Drill

Refer to Figure 10

When leveling your drill, opener spring rods near the
center of the drill that extend higher above their spring
rod castings than desired can be adjusted by raising the
transport frame. This is done by raising the drill with the
hydraulic lift cylinders.

Spring rods near the center that do not extend high
enough are adjusted by lowering the transport frame by
retracting the cylinders. Once the spring rods are at the
desired setting, screw the threaded studs on top of the
vertical tubes (page 22 Figure 13) down as far as
possible and secure them with the jam nuts. This
adjustment will stop the lift cylinder travel at the same
point each time the boxes are lowered for drilling and
assures accurate seed depth control.

Note: If it is noticed that one drill box spring rod

extension is different from the other drill box at the
center of your drill, this is a sign that your lift
hydraulic master and slave cylinders are out of
sequence with one another.

In order to get them back in sequence, simply
raise your drill all the way up and hold your tractor
hydraulic control valve lever on for a few seconds.
Lower your drill and both cylinders will be in
sequence with one another and the two drill boxes
should be at the same level again.

Figure 10

Wing Fold Hydraulics

Gauge Wheel Adjustments for Leveling Drill

Refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11

The openers near the outside of the drill are adjusted by
raising or lowering the gauge wheels.

Raise the drill out of the ground and loosen the jam nut
located near the bottom clevis of the gauge wheel
turnbuckle. This turnbuckle is threaded to allow easy
gauge wheel adjustment. By lengthening the turnbuckle
the gauge wheel is lowered, causing less spring rod
extension through the spring rod casting. By shortening
the turnbuckle the gauge wheel is raised, causing less
spring rod to protrude through the spring rod casting.
After adjusting, be sure the turnbuckle on both gauge
wheel arms have the same pin center dimension.

Shortening the gauge wheel turnbuckle will level the
ends of the drill with the center.

Figure 11

Gauge Wheel Turnbuckle

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Box Alignment Adjustments

Pull Bar Adjustments

Refer to Figure 12

With the drill lowered to the ground and completely
unfolded the tongue slide on the tongue should be back
against the stop on the tongue. Adjust the pull bars
length so drill boxes are in line with one another and
parallel to the back edge of the main frame.

Drill Adjustments

Refer to Figure 13

Put the transport pins in storage position. Slowly lower
the drill until it is on the ground and the main frame top
slide cylinder is fully extended. Pull the drill forward a few
feet to make sure that the transport and the gauge wheel
tires have equally firm contact with the soil.

Refer to Figure 14

Unfold the drill on a level seedbed typical to your soil
conditions.

At the top of both vertical tubes on the transport frame is
a threaded stud and jam nut. Make sure both studs have
approximately the same length of threads extending
above the jam nut (approximately 3 inches for most
planting conditions). Adjustments may be required.

Figure 12

Opener Spring Rods

Figure 13

Top Slide Cylinder

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Figure 14

Threaded Stud

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Operating Instructions

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

Pre-Start Checklist

Perform the following steps before transporting the two
section folding drill to the field.

❑ Carefully read “Important Safety Information” on

page 1.

❑ Fertilizer Option: Review the application instructions

and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the
fertilizer(s).

❑ Lubricate drill as indicated under “Lubrication and

Scheduled Maintenance” on page 58.

❑ Check all tires for proper inflation. See “Tire

Inflation Chart” on page 68.

❑ Check all bolts, pins, and fasteners. Torque as

shown in “Torque Values Chart” on page 67.

❑ Check drill for worn or damaged parts. Repair or

replace parts before going to the field.

❑ Check hydraulic hoses, fittings, and cylinders for

leaks. Repair or replace before going to the field.

High Pressure Fluid Hazard:

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

NOTICE

LIFT CYLINDERS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is equipped with rephasing master slave lift cylinders which
may after a period of time get out of time or phase. An indication of
this is when one section is running too low or too high because its lift
cylinder is either overextended or overetracted compared to the other lift
cylinders. To rephase the cylinders, raise the implement completely up and
hold the tractor hydraulic lever on for a few seconds giving the cylinders
time to rephase. This should be done each time the machine is raised out
of the ground. Momentarily reversing the hydraulic lever immediately after
rephasing to allow the cylinders to retract about 1/2” will help to maintain
a level implement.

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Folding the Drill

Equipment Damage Risk:

Do not lower drill while in folded position, certain equipment
damage will occur.

1. Folding is best achieved on level ground with the

tractor transmission in neutral. Be aware of the
clearance required to fold the drill.

2. NEVER allow anyone near the drill during folding

operations.

Refer to Figure 15 and Figure 16

3. When folding the drill, the drill transport stabilizer

frame should line up with the nest on the front of the
main frame,

If they scrape the wing on the tongue, the boxes can
be raised or lowered by adjusting the wing
adjustment turnbuckle.

Refer to Figure 17

4. Apply hydraulic pressure to the raising and lowering

system. Raising the drill may be required to free up
the transport lock pins in the vertical tubes for
removal. Place pins into transport position.

5. Fold boxes using hydraulic cylinders. Do this very

slowly and carefully. Serious damage could occur if
done fast and carelessly.

Figure 15

Transport Stabilizers in Road

Position

Figure 16

Wing Adjustment Turnbuckle

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Figure 17

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Transport Lock Pin in Transport

Position

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Refer to Figure 18

6. Place the pin in the pull-bar transport lock. This must
always be used when transporting the drill in the
folded position.

Figure 18

Pull Bar Pin Locked in Transport

Position

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Lifting and UnFolding the Drill

Lift Cylinders

The lift cylinders may after a period of time get out of
time or phase. The effects of this can be seen when one
side of the drill is running too low or too high because its
lift cylinder is either overextended or not retracted
compared to the other lift cylinders.

To rephase the cylinders, raise the drill completely up
and hold the tractor hydraulic lever on for a few seconds
to give the cylinders time to rephase. This should be
done each time the drill is raised out of the ground.
Momentarily reversing the hydraulic lever immediately
after rephasing to allow the cylinders to retract about

1

⁄2inch will help in maintaining a level drill.

Note: Understand that having the cylinders become

gradually out of time is different than having air
trapped in the system from improper bleeding.
Each condition is corrected differently.

Figure 19

Transport Lock Pin in Field Position

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Unfolding the Drill

Crushing Hazard:

This drill has a negative tongue weight when unfolded and
raised. Be certain that the drill is hitched securely to your
tractor drawbar and be certain the hitch safety chain is
securely attached to the drill hitch and tractor before raising
or unfolding the drill!

1. Unfolding the drill is best achieved on level ground
with the tractor transmission in neutral.

2. Be aware of the clearance requirements of the
unfolding drill. Allow plenty of room to unfold and DO
NOT allow anyone in the area of the drill when
unfolding.

Refer to Figure 20

3. Remove pin from pull-bar transport lock.

4. SLOWLY unfold the drill using the hydraulic
cylinders. For the first time, watch to be sure the
hydraulic hoses do not get pinched or kinked.
Serious damage could occur if the drill is unfolded
carelessly.

5. Apply hydraulic pressure to the raising and lowering
system. Lowering the drill may be required to free up
the transport lock pins in the vertical tubes for
removal. Place pins into storage position.

Figure 20

Pull Bar Lock Pin in Field Position

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Transporting the Drill

Loss of Control Hazard:

Never tow an implement that weighs more than 150% of the
tractor. Check your numbers. This drill is quite heavy for its
size. Ensure that the towing vehicle is adequate for the task.
Using an inadequate tow vehicle is extremely unsafe, and can
result in loss of control, serious injury and death.

The drill can weigh nearly 23000 pounds (10500 kg),
depending on configuration and material load. The tractor
MUST be rated for the load and must weigh at least 67% of the
load. If the tractor is not rated for at least 23000 lbs, calculate
or obtain a scale weight of the drill. See chart below for
typical configuration weights.

Do not tow if drill exceeds the load rating of the vehicle.

Before transporting check following items

1. Make sure that hitch is securely attached to the draw
bar of the tractor and that the hitch safety chain has
been securely attached.

2. To prevent possible damage in case of hydraulic
failure during transport, ALWAYS insert transport
lock pins when transporting.

3. Check to be sure the pull-bar transport lock pin is in
position.

4. Check to see if you have the required air pressure in
your transport tires for proper inflation see “Tire
Inflation Chart” on page 68.

5. When in transport, use warning lights and safety
hitch chain. Comply with all federal, state and local
laws when traveling on public roads.

6. Be sure that the drill is properly folded. The drill
boxes must be correctly supported in the folded
position. “Folding the Drill” on page 24.

7. Reduce speed of the tractor when transporting over
uneven or rough terrain. Avoid all chuck holes and
washboard areas in roads.

8. Reduce speed of the tractor when transporting over
hills or steep slopes. NEVER exceed 20 miles per
hour.

9. Use "Slow Moving Vehicle" emblem (page 6) for
warning vehicles approaching from the rear.

10. When transporting, remember the drill is wider than
your tractor and extreme care must be taken to allow
for safe clearance.

11. Extra care should be taken when transporting with
seed in the box.

Figure 21

Transport Lock Pin in Transport

Position

Figure 22

Pull Bar Lock Pin in Transport

Position

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Marker Operations

It is not possible to operate the markers other than during
a field lift or field lower. If the Lift/Lower steps are
followed, one marker alternately folds on one side at each
lift, and the other unfolds at each lower.

Dual Marker Operations

It is possible to deploy markers on both sides. This might
be needed for special field passes, but can also occur
inadvertently if a lift/lower is interrupted.

Two Markers Out

1. Perform a normal field lower/marker deploy (previous
topic).

2. When the lowering stops, with the marker fully
unfolded, briefly reverse the lever to Extend (lift), then
back to Retract (lower).

3. The marker on the opposing side deploys. Hold at
Retract until the marker is fully unfolded.

Folding From Two Markers Out

With two markers out, the next lift operation folds only
one of them (the second one deployed). To fold the other
marker, use either of two techniques:

• Perform a second lower, then a lift, or

• At full fold of the first marker, perform a brief Extend,

then a Retract, to fold the other marker (and continue
frame lift).

Overhead, Crushing and Sharp Object Hazards:

Do not allow anyone to stand under, near or beyond the end of
opener frame during marker operations. There is risk of
serious injury or death for anyone under the frame or in the
path of a marker. Marker arms are heavy, are under
tremendous hydraulic power, and may move suddenly if the
hydraulic system is damaged or needs bleeding. Marker discs
may be sharp.

Acremeter Installation

Refer to Figure 23

The acremeter is factory installed. It is located on the left
end of the left main drive shaft.

If the acremeter has been removed, screw the threaded
end of the meter into the1⁄2-20 tapped hole in the left
end of center main drive shaft.

Tighten the threaded end only enough to prevent it from
working loose from normal vibration. In use, there is no
torque or tension that might tend to unscrew it.

The acremeter counts shaft rotations whenever the shaft
is rotating - normally this is only with the drill unfolded,
the opener sub-frame lowered, and the drill in motion.
The meter is geared to display rotations as acres, when
using factory-specified tires and inflations.

Tally field acres by noting the meter reading prior to, and
after planting. Subtract the starting from the ending
readings.

“Acremeter Operation” on page 29

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Acremeter Operation

Refer to Figure 24

The acremeter, located on the drill clutch shaft, counts
shaft rotations whenever the shaft is rotating - this is with
the drill lowered and in motion or during calibration crank
operation. The meter is programmed to display rotations
as acres or hectares, when using all rows,
factory-specified tires and tire inflations.

Unusual conditions and/or non-standard row spacings
can cause the acremeter tally to vary somewhat from
actual acres planted.

Normal Operating Sequence

The acremeter counts rotations during drill calibration
(and if so, can be useful for calibration, although the
meter must be on, or moved to the shaft being cranked).

1. Record the acremeter reading at the start of planting
(and after calibration). The large "12345.6" format
display is the grand total area planted since meter
installation. The smaller number in the lower left
corner is the number of revolutions per acre for
which the meter was factory-programmed. If the
display is blank, see "Dormant Display" below.

2. Lower drill and plant. Acremeter counts shaft
rotations, calculates acres or hectares, and adds to
the running grand total.

3. During planting (drill lowered and moving forward),
the display blanks (goes dormant), but area tally
continues.

4. When raised for turns, obstructions and transport,
the drill’s ground drive wheel, contact wheel or clutch
disengages the drive shaft, and the meter counts no
additional (non-planting) rotations.

5. Whenever shaft rotation stops, the LCD display
activates after 30 to 60 seconds, and remains visible
for 30 to 45 minutes.

6. At the completion of planting, record the final reading
of the grand total. If the display goes dormant before
you can read it, see "Dormant Display".

7. Subtract the reading at Step 1 from the reading at
Step 6 for the total planted in the present session.

Figure 24

Electronic Acremeter

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Dormant Display

Refer to Figure 25

To conserve power, the LCD display blanks itself most of
the time. If you need to read the display after if has
"timed out" and gone dormant:

• use the calibration crank to turn the jackshaft once, or

• gently tap or wave a magnet at either of the Great

Plains logo spots on the lower region of the display. Be
careful not to scratch the window.

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DataTrac Acremeter

The DataTrac acremeter is factory installed on new units
(effective July 1, 2013). The meter is supplied with a
decal located on its side indicating the number of
programmed wheel revolutions.

Reading the Display

Refer to Figure 26

The numbers automatically orient to read upright.

2

The acremeter always shows “REV” on the face of the
display. The meter is programmed to count acres if the
drill is for domestic use and is programmed for hectares
if the drill is for export use.

1

Normal Operating Sequence

Refer to Figure 26

To display the number of revolutions per acre or hectare
programmed into the meter simply cover the round bump

on the face of the unit (light sensor) with the palm of
your hand and leave it there for at least1⁄2second before
removing it. A screen that shows “rEV ###” will be

displayed. The ### is the number of revolutions that is
programmed into the unit.

1. The acremeter may count rotations during drill
calibration (and if so, can be useful for calibration).

2. Record the acremeter reading at the start of planting
(and after calibration). The large “123456” format
display is the grand total area planted since meter
installation.

3. Lower drill and plant. The acremeter counts shaft
rotations, calculates acres or hectares, and adds to
the running grand total.

4. When raised for turns, obstructions and transport,
the drill’s ground drive wheel, contact wheel or clutch
disengages the drive shaft, and the meter counts no
additional (non-planting) rotations.

5. At the completion of planting, record the final reading
of the grand total.

6. Subtract the reading at Step 2 from the reading at
Step 5 for the total planted in the present session.

2

1

Figure 26

Check Program

34938

Dormant Display

If the display is totally blank and never displays anything,
the battery may be dead. Expected life is 5 to10 years.
The battery is not user-replaceable.

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Typical Area Display

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Short-Term Parking

1. Choose a location with level firm ground. Do not
unhitch on a steep slope.

2. Fold drill (page 24).

3. Set hydraulic circuits to neutral.

4. Disconnect hydraulic lines. Secure them so that they
do not touch the ground.

5. Disconnect electrical cables, capping where
provisioned.

6. Move jack from storage position to side of tongue.

7. Slightly raise tongue with jack.

8. Unhitch.Restart tractor and pull away from drill.

Long-Term Storage

1. Clean the drill as necessary. Be sure that the seed
boxes, fertilizer box and all feed systems are
completely cleaned out before storing.

2. Lube chain and adjust all roller chains.

3. Lubricate all fittings as indicated in “Maintenance
and Lubrication” on page 55.

4. When storing in transport position, use all locking
devices as described under “Transporting the Drill”
on page 27 and “Operating Instructions” on
page 23.

5. Apply a light coat of grease to all exposed hydraulic
cylinder rods.

6. Seed cup drive sprocket hub should be oiled in its
square bore. Squirt oil on to the square seed cup
shaft and move seed cup adjustment lever back and
forth in order to get the oil back into the square. This
is most important before putting the drill in storage.

7. Always maintain proper pounds of air pressure in
gauge wheel tires and in transport tires see “Tire
Inflation Chart” on page 68.

8. Store the drill inside if possible. Inside storage will
reduce maintenance and make for a longer drill life.

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Adjustments

To get full performance from the 2SF24 or 2SF30 drill,
you need an understanding of all component operations,
and many provide adjustments for optimal field results.
Some of these have been covered earlier in this manual.

Even if your planting conditions rarely change, some of
these items need periodic adjustment due to normal
wear.

Adjustment Page The Adjustment Affects

Planting Depth Adjustment 33

Press Wheel-Opener Linkage Depth Adjustment 33 Consistent seed firming and planting depth

Seeding Adjustments 34 Seeding rate and size

Small Seeds Attachment 42 Small seeds population

Fertilizer Meter Rate 45 Control of application rate

Marker Adjustments 47 Correctly offset and visible pass marks

Disk Scraper Adjustments 50 Keep opener disks turning freely

Seed Firmer Adjustments 50 Consistent seed placement and coverage

Leveling

Opener Spring Rods

Transport Wheels 21 Controls lift cylinder travel for accurate seed depth

Gauge Wheels 21 Levels ends of drill with the center

Box Adjustments 22

Pull Bar

Top Slide 22 Helps to make adjustments to the pull bars

Seeding Adjustments

Main Box Rate 34 Correct sprocket arrangement for seed type

Seed Cup Handle 35 Correct position of handle for seed size

Fertilizer Rate 45 Proper metering rate for field conditions

Small Seeds Rate 42 Match sprocket arrangement with drive type

20

22

Uniform down pressure on press wheels and
openers

Ensure drill boxes are in line with one another and
parallel to the main frame for uniform seeding

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Planting Depth Adjustments

Press Wheel-Opener Linkage Depth Adjustment

Refer to Figure 28

Attached to the rear of each these openers is one of
several optional press wheels. The press wheel and its
mechanism provide two important functions:

1. The press wheel closes the furrow and gently
presses the soil over the seed.

To provide consistent seed firming, the press wheel is
free to move downward from its normal operation
position. This system maintains pressing action even if
the opener body is lifted as a result of the opener disks
encountering an obstruction or hard soil.

2. The press wheel rolls on the ground providing depth
control to the opener and seed.To maintain a
consistent planting depth, the relationship between
the bottom of the opener disk-blades and the press
wheel is upwardly fixed. The upward stop is
independently adjustable on each opener. The
position of the adjustable stop determines how deep
the seed will be placed.

To change the height of the press wheel, which
automatically changes the seeding depth of the opener,
simply lift the "T" handle located on top of the opener at
the rear and slide forward or rearward until the seeding
depth is correct as shown in the inset in. A spring loaded
pin holds the "T" handle at your setting to maintain the
proper depth.

Figure 28

Direct Link Press Wheel Adjustment

12100

Disk Opener Spring Pressure Setting

Refer to Figure 29

Each opener spring can be adjusted for down pressure.
This is useful when penetrating hard soil and for planting
in tractor tire tracks. To adjust the pressure, remove the
"W" clip at the bottom of the spring and place it in a
higher hole in the spring rod for more pressure, and in a
lower hole for less pressure.

Figure 29

Maximum (left) and Minimum (right)

Pressure

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Seeding Adjustments

1. Raise outboard ends of drill boxes high enough to lift
the end wheels off the ground. Rotate gauge wheel
to see that seed cups and drive are working properly,
not binding and free from foreign material.

2. To adjust your seeding rate, first you must decide
which sprocket arrangement you need (see seeding
charts on next pages). To change sprockets, remove
nut on the double speed change sprocket and turn
sprocket over. Loosen the idler arm bolt, put chains
on and tighten both bolts. (The lengths of the chains
will need to be adjusted in order to make this
change.)

3. There are many factors which will affect seeding
rates, including seed treatment, weight of seed, size
of seed, surface condition of seed, and tire
configuration, pressure and slippage. Minor
adjustments will probably be needed to compensate
for these factors.

4. The pounds-per-acre in the seed charts are based
on drills having 9.5L X 15 inch implement gauge
wheel tires.

5. The large differences in seed size and treatment can

cause a wide variation in actual seeding rates. The
seed rate charts on the following pages are based on
average size seed. This may differ from the seed you
are using. Use the seed rate chart as a guide. Set
the pounds-per-acre desired at the indicator number
for your row spacing and complete the following
procedure to calibrate the drill for your specific seed.

a. Place several pounds of seed over three of the

seed cups at the outboard end of the drill box.

b. Pull the seed tubes off of these three disk

openers

c. Raise the drill off the ground.

d. Place a container under the three seed tubes to

gather the seed as it is metered.

e. Rotate the drive gauge wheel until one acre has

been tallied on the acremeter. This will be
approximately 225 rotations on a 24 foot drill and
approximately 182 rotations on a 30 foot drill. Be
sure to check the three seed cups to make sure
each cup has plenty of seed coming into it.

f. Weigh the seed which has been metered. Divide

by three. This will give you the ounces/pounds
metered by each seed cup. Multiply by the
number of openers on your drill to arrive at the
total pounds-per-acre your drill would meter at
that setting. If the seeding rate is different than
desired, set your seed cup adjustment lever
accordingly.

6. You may want to repeat the calibration procedure if
the results of your calibration vary greatly from the
suggested setting contained in this manual.

Tire size and field conditions will also affect seeding
rates. Be certain that your drill tires are 9.5L x 15" and
that they have the proper inflation. When drilling, check
the amount of seed you are using by noting acres drilled,
amount of seed added to drill, and level of seed in drill
box. If you suspect that you are drilling more or less than
desired, and you have accurately calibrated the drill to
your seed, you may need to adjust the seeding rate
slightly to compensate for your field conditions.

Note: This drill is equipped with four-position feed cup

door on each feed cup. The highest handle
position is for wheat and other small grain seeds,
the second handle position is for soybean and
other large grain seeds. Should excessive
cracking occur to the large seeds, drop the handle
to the third position. The wide-open position will
allow complete clean out of the feed cup. MAKE
SURE all handles are in the same position before
drilling.

Note: DO NOT open the cup up to the wide-open

position with seed in the box unless complete
clean out is desired.

Repeat procedures (a) through (f) on each drill section.

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Main Box Seed Rate Handle

Refer to Figure 30

There are main box seed rate handles for each section of
the drill (2 handles total). Generally, they need to be set
identically, and you need to calibrate only one section.

The seed rate handle controls the percent engagement
of the seed sprocket in each seed cup. The initial setting
of the handle is given by the Seed Rate Chart.

You can temporarily stop seed flow to a drill section by
setting a handle to zero.

To set a handle:

1. Loosen wing nut under handle.

2. Move indicator from current setting to about 10
past the new desired value from calibration or the
Seed Rate Chart, then move it back to the new
desired value.

3. Tighten wing nut.

1

2

2

Figure 30

Seed Rate Handle

1

36150

Position Seed Cup Doors

Refer to Figure 31
which depicts the seed cup door handle in position .

At each main seed box seed tube, adjust the seed cup
door handle for the seed size.

The handle has three normal operating position detents:

1

(top detent) is for the smallest seeds.
Use it for wheat and similar small seeds.

2

(middle detent) is for larger seeds.
Use it for soybeans and similar larger seeds.

3

(bottom detent) is for oversize or fragile seeds.
If you experience excessive cracking with
setting , use setting .

Note: Handle position is used for cleanout, not

4

2 3

5

planting. If set to this position with seed loaded, it
may be difficult to reset it to a normal operating
position.

3

4

1

2

3

5

Figure 31

Seed Cup Door Handle

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Seed Rate Charts: U.S. Customary Units

ALFALFA OR RAPE

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre

6 in. 0 4 6 8 11 14 17 20 23 26 29 32 35 37 40 42 45 47 50 52 54
7 in. 0 3 5 7 10 13 15 18 20 23 25 28 30 32 34 37 39 41 43 45 46

7 1/2 in. 0357912141618212326283032343638404143

8 in. 0346811131517192224262729313335363839

10 in. 023579101214161819212224252728303132

BARLEY

DRIVE TYPE 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre*

6 in. 0 0 7 14 20 27 33 39 44 50 55 62 68 75 82 88 93 99 102 105 107

7' 0 0 6 121823283438444854596571768186889193

7 1/2 in. 0 0 6 11 16 21 26 31 36 40 44 50 55 60 66 70 75 79 81 84 86

8 in. 0 0 5 10 15 20 24 28 33 37 40 46 50 55 60 64 68 73 75 77 79

10 in. 0 0 4 8 12 16 20 23 27 30 33 37 41 45 49 53 56 59 61 63 64

* Based on 46.4 pounds per bushel

BUCKWHEAT

DRIVE TYPE 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre

6 in. 0 8 142026334047556270778594102111118124128134138
7 in. 0 7 1217222934404754616773818897102107111116120

7 1/2 in. 0 6 11162126323744505662687582899499102107111

8 in. 0 6 101519242934404551576269758286919498101

10 in. 0 5 8 12 15 20 24 28 33 37 42 46 51 56 61 67 71 74 77 80 83

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

FLAX OR SUDAN

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre

6 in. 0246912141619212426293235384245474748
7 in. 0235810121416182123252830333639414141

7 1/2 in. 023579111315171921232628303336373838

8 in. 013579101214161719212326283133343535

10 in. 01245781011131416181921232527282829

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MILLET

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre

6 in. 0 3 5 7 10 12 15 18 21 24 26 30 32 36 39 43 47 50 52 53 53
7 in. 0246811131618212326283134374043454646

7 1/2 in. 0246810121417192124262931343740424242

8 in. 023579111315171922242629313436383939

10 in. 02346791113141618192123262830313232

MILO

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre*

6 in. 0 3 5 8 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 34 37 41 45 49 54 57 60 60 61
7 in. 0 2 4 7 10 12 15 18 21 24 26 29 32 36 39 42 46 50 52 52 53

7 1/2 in. 0246911141619222427303336394346484849

8 in. 0236810131518202225273033363942444445

10 in. 023579111214161820222527293234363637

* Based on 62.4 pounds per bushel

OATS OR SAFFLOWER

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre*

6 in. 0 4 8 14 19 25 31 37 44 51 57 64 71 76 83 90 96 102 107 112 116
7 in. 0 4 7 12 16 22 27 32 38 44 49 55 61 66 72 78 83 88 93 97 100

7 1/2 in. 0 3 7 11 15 20 25 29 35 41 45 51 57 61 67 72 77 81 85 89 93

8 in. 0 3 6 10 14 19 23 27 32 37 41 47 52 56 61 66 70 75 78 82 85

10 in. 0 3 5 8 11 15 19 22 26 31 34 38 42 46 50 54 58 61 64 67 70

* Based on 39 pounds per bushel

PEAS

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre

6 in. 0 0 10 26 41 55 70 82 95 110 123 135 150 163 176 189 204 215 227 235 241
7 in. 0 0 8 23 35 48 61 71 82 96 107 117 130 141 152 164 177 186 197 204 209

7 1/2 in. 0 0 8 21 33 44 56 66 76 88 99 108 120 130 140 151 163 172 182 188 193

8 in. 0 0 7 19 30 40 51 60 69 81 90 99 110 120 129 139 149 158 167 172 177

10 in. 0 0 6 16 24 33 42 49 57 66 74 81 90 98 105 113 122 129 136 141 145

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PINTO BEANS

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre*

6 in. 0004712162024283236414448535660636465
7 in. 0003610141821242731353842464952555556

7 1/2 in. 000369131619222529323539424548505152

8 in. 000359121518202327303235394144464747

10 in. 000247101214171922242729323436383839

* Based on 60.35 pounds per bushel

RICE LONG GRAIN

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre

6 in. 0 6 101520252934394449545864737985919397100
7 in. 0 5 9 13 17 21 25 30 34 38 42 47 50 56 63 69 74 78 81 84 87

7 1/2 in. 0 5 8 12 16 20 23 28 31 35 39 43 46 51 59 63 98 72 74 78 80

8 in. 0 4 8 11 14 18 21 25 29 32 36 40 42 47 54 58 63 66 68 71 74

10 in. 0 4 6 9 12 15 17 21 23 26 29 32 35 39 44 47 51 54 56 58 60

RICE LONG GRAIN

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 1A 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre

6 in. 0 12 21 31 40 50 60 71 80 91 100 110 119 132 150 162 175 185 191 200 206
7 in. 0 11 19 27 35 44 52 61 69 78 87 96 103 114 130 141 152 160 165 173 179

7 1/2 in. 0 10 17 25 32 40 48 57 64 72 80 89 95 105 120 130 140 148 153 160 165

8 in. 0 9 162329374452596674818797110119129135140146151

10 in. 0 7 1318243036424854606671799097105111115120124

RICE SHORT GRAIN

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre

6 in. 0 7 131823303542465157626674839098103107112115
7 in. 0 6 111620263136394449545764727885909397100

7 1/2 in. 0 6 10141924283336414550535966727883859092

8 in. 0 5 9 13 17 22 26 31 33 37 41 46 49 55 61 66 72 76 78 82 85

10 in. 0 4 8 11 14 18 21 25 27 31 34 37 40 45 50 54 59 62 64 67 69

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RICE SHORT GRAIN

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 1A 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre

6 in. 0 15 26 37 48 61 73 85 93 104 116 128 136 153 169 185 201 212 219 230 237
7 in. 0 13 23 32 42 53 63 74 81 91 101 111 118 132 147 160 175 184 190 199 205

7 1/2 in. 0 12 21 30 39 49 58 68 75 84 93 103 109 122 136 148 161 170 175 184 189

8 in. 0 11 19 27 35 45 53 63 69 77 85 94 100 112 124 136 148 156 161 169 174

10 in. 0 9 162229374451566370778192102111121127132138142

RYE

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre

6 in. 0 3 6 8 11 14 16 18 20 23 25 28 30 33 36 38 40 42 43 46 47
7 in. 0357912131618202224262931333536384041

7 1/2 in. 0357911121416182022242729313234353638

8 in. 0246810111315171920222426282931323334

10 in. 02457891112141517182021232425262728

SOYBEANS

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre*

6 in. 0 0 0 0 30 40 55 70 84 98 113 127 140 154 166 176 188 200 204 207 209
7 in. 0 0 0 0 26 35 48 61 72 85 98 110 122 133 144 153 163 173 177 180 181

7 1/2 in. 0 0 0 0 24 32 44 56 67 79 91 101 112 123 132 141 150 160 164 166 167

8 in. 0 0 0 0 22 30 40 51 61 72 83 93 103 113 121 129 138 147 150 152 153

10 in. 0 0 0 0 18 24 33 42 50 59 68 76 84 92 99 106 113 120 123 124 125

* Based on 59.1 pounds per bushel

SOYBEANS

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre*

6 in. 0 0 0 0 10 13 18 23 27 32 37 41 46 50 54 57 61 65 67 68 68
7 in. 0000811162024283236404347505357585959

7 1/2 in. 0000811141822263033374043464952535455

8 in. 0000710131720242730343740424548495050

10 in. 000068111416192225273032343739404141

* Based on 59.1 pounds per bushel

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SOYBEANS

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2A 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre*

6 in. 0 0 0 0 20 27 37 47 56 66 76 85 94 103 111 118 126 134 137 139 140
7 in. 0 0 0 0 17 23 32 41 49 57 66 73 81 89 96 103 110 116 119 121 122

7 1/2 in. 0 0 0 0 16 22 30 37 45 53 61 68 75 82 89 95 101 107 110 111 112

8 in. 0 0 0 0 15 20 27 34 41 48 56 62 69 75 82 87 93 98 101 102 103

10 in. 0 0 0 0 12 16 22 28 34 40 45 51 56 62 67 71 76 80 82 84 84

* Based on 59.1 pounds per bushel. Setting the feed cup adjustment lever between 50 & 80 allows for optimum seeding of soybeans.

SUNFLOWERS

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre*

6 in. 000234689111415171920232426272829
7 in. 000233578101213151618202122232425

7 1/2 in. 00013356891112141516181921212223

8 in. 00012356781011121415171819202021

10 in. 000123456789101112141415161717

* Based on 28.9 pounds per bushel

WHEAT

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre*

6 in. 0 11 20 28 37 47 55 65 75 85 96 106 116 129 140 153 161 170 175 184 189
7 in. 0 10 17 24 32 40 48 56 65 73 83 92 100 111 121 132 140 147 152 159 164

7 1/2 in. 0 9 16 23 29 37 44 52 60 68 77 85 93 103 112 122 129 136 140 147 152

8 in. 0 8 152127344048556270788594103112118124129135139

10 in. 0 7 121722283339455158647077849297102105110114

* Based on 60 pounds per bushel

WHEAT

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2A 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre*

6 in. 0 8 13192531374450576471788694102108114117123127
7 in. 0 7 11162127323844465662677581899499102107110

7 1/2 in. 0 6 111520253035404552576269758286919499102

8 in. 0 6 10141823273237424752576369757983869093

10 in. 0 5 8 11 15 19 22 26 30 34 39 43 47 52 56 61 65 68 70 74 76

* Based on 60 pounds per bushel

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WHEAT GRASS

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Pounds Per Acre

6 in. 01223445678991011121314141515
7 in. 0112334556788910111112121313

7 1/2 in. 011223445667889101011111212

8 in. 01122334456678891010101111

10 in. 011122334455667788999

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Small Seeds Attachment

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

Refer to Figure 32

1. The proper small-seeds sprocket arrangement given
different drive types on the main drill box. Arrange
the sprockets on the small-seeds attachment
according to which drive type you will use on the
main drill box.

Note: For accurate metering on the small seeds

attachment, the main drill box sprockets must be
set to drive type 1, 2 or 2A.

2. Set the seed-rate adjustment handle on the small
seeds attachment as indicated by the charts, “Small
Grass Seed Charts” beginning on page 43.

3. Calibrate the small seeds attachment to your
material by following the steps under “Seeding
Adjustments” on page 34.

Figure 32

Small Seeds Sprocket Arrangements

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Small Grass Seed Charts

Alfalfa, Red Alsike, Crimson Clover

Rate Adjuster Setting

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

Spacing

6 inch 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 21 23 24 25
7 inch 0 1.9 3.0 4.1 5.1 6.4 7.5 8.4 9.5 10.8 11.8 12.9 14.0 15.0 16.3 17.3 18.3 20 21 22

7.5 inch 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
8 inch 0 1.6 2.6 3.6 4.5 5.6 6.6 7.4 8.4 9.4 10.3 11.3 12.3 13.0 13.1 15.2 16.1 17.1 18.0 18.9

10 inch 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

Bermuda, Red Top, Unhulled Lespedeza, Sercia, Sand & Weeping Love Grass

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

Spacing

6 inch 0 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 inch 0 0.6 0.9 1.5 2.2 2.8 3.6 4.3 5.1 5.6 6.2 6.7 7.1 7.7 8.1 8.7 9.4 10.0 10.5 11.0

7.5 inch 0 0.5 0.9 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
8 inch 0 0.5 0.8 1.3 2.0 2.5 3.1 3.8 4.4 4.9 5.4 5.9 6.5 6.7 7.1 7.6 8.2 8.7 9.2 9.7

10 inch 0 0.4 0.6 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

Seed Rate in Pounds per Acre

Rate Adjuster Setting

Seed Rate in Pounds per Acre

Birdsfoot, Trefoil, Sudan

Rate Adjuster Setting

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

Spacing

6 inch 0 1.7 3.3 5.2 6.8 8.7 10.7 12.7 14.7 16.8 19.2 21 23 26 28 30 32 34 36 38
7 inch 0 1.5 2.8 4.5 5.8 7.5 9.2 10.9 12.5 14.4 16.5 18.2 20 22 24 26 28 29 31 33

7.5 inch 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 21 23 24 26 28 29 31
8 inch 0 1.3 2.5 3.9 5.1 6.6 8.1 9.5 11.0 12.6 14.4 15.9 17.5 19.2 21 22 24 26 27 29

10 inch 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 21 23

Canola, Ladino Clover, Canary Grass, Timothy

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

Spacing

6 inch 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 22 23 25 27 29
7 inch 0 0.9 1.7 2.8 4.1 5.2 6.6 7.9 9.2 10.5 11.8 13.3 14.6 15.9 17.4 18.7 20 22 23 25

7.5 inch 0 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 22 24
8 inch 0 0.8 1.5 2.5 3.6 4.6 5.7 6.9 8.0 9.2 10.3 11.6 12.8 13.9 15.2 16.4 17.5 19.0 21 22

10 inch 0 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

Seed Rate in Pounds per Acre

Rate Adjuster Setting

Seed Rate in Pounds per Acre

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Red & Sweet Clover, Lespedeza Hulled

Rate Adjuster Setting

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

Spacing

Seed Rate in Pounds per Acre
6 inch 0 1.5 3.4 5.2 7.1 9.0 11.3 13.2 15.3 17.0 19.0 21 23 25 26 28 30 32 34 36
7 inch 0 1.3 2.9 4.5 6.1 7.7 9.7 11.3 13.1 14.6 16.3 17.8 19.3 21 23 25 26 28 29 31

7.5 inch 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 23 24 26 27 29
8 inch 0 1.1 2.5 3.9 5.3 6.7 8.5 9.9 11.5 12.8 14.3 15.6 16.9 18.3 19.8 21 23 24 25 27

10 inch 0 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 21

Kentucky Blue Grass, Fescue, Annual Rye Grass

Rate Adjuster Setting

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

Spacing

Seed Rate in Pounds per Acre
6 inch 0 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 inch 0 0.2 1.0 1.6 2.3 2.8 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.4 5.9 6.3 6.7 7.1 7.5 7.9 8.0 8.6 9.0

7.5 inch 0 0.2 0.9 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
8 inch 0 0.2 0.9 1.4 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.8 5.1 5.5 5.9 6.2 6.6 6.9 7.5 7.5 7.9

10 inch 0 0.1 0.7 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

Millet, Reed Canary

Rate Adjuster Setting

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

Spacing

Seed Rate in Pounds per Acre
6 inch 0.4 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 inch 0.4 1.2 2.1 3.0 3.8 4.7 5.6 6.4 7.3 8.1 9.0 9.9 10.7 11.6 12.5 13.3 14.2 15.1 15.9 16.1

7.5 inch 0.3 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
8 inch 0.3 1.1 1.8 2.6 3.3 4.1 4.9 5.6 6.4 7.1 7.9 8.6 9.4 10.2 10.9 11.7 12.4 13.2 13.9 14.1

10 inch 0.3 0.8 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

Orchard Grass

Rate Adjuster Setting

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

Spacing

Seed Rate in Pounds per Acre
6 inch 0 0 0.3 0.7 0.9 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 inch 0 0 0.2 0.6 0.7 1.1 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.8 3.0 3.4 3.7 4.1 4.3 4.7 5.0 5.2 5.4

7.5 inch 0 0 0.2 0.5 0.7 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
8 inch 0 0 0.2 0.5 0.7 1.0 1.1 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.6 2.9 3.3 3.6 3.8 4.1 4.3 4.6 4.8

10 inch 0 0 0.1 0.4 0.5 0.8 0.9 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

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Fertilizer Meter Rate

Application rates will vary with fertilizer type, density and
particle size. Relative humidity and field conditions can
also affect application rates. The chart on the page 46 is
based on material with a density of 65 pounds per cubic
foot (1.04 kg/L) and average particle size. Initially set the
rate according to the charts, then calibrate the drill to
your material as described below.

If your drill has two boxes, remember to repeat the
following steps for each drill box.

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

2. From the chart, find the setting number for your row
spacing and desired application rate. Rotate the gate
adjustment knob to the number obtained from the
chart.

3. Check that your gauge-wheel tires are the correct
size 9.5L x 15 inches and properly inflated. See “Tire
Inflation Chart” on page 68.

4. Record the weight of an empty container large
enough to hold the fertilizer metered for one acre.

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

6. Turn the gauge wheels a few turns to fill the feed
cups with material. Continue to turn until fertilizer
drops to the ground from all three tubes.

7. Place a container under the three tubes to gather
metered fertilizer.

8. Turn the gauge wheel until for one acre
(approximately 225 tire rotations on a 24-foot drill
and 182 rotations on a 30-foot drill). Check that the
three feed cups have plenty of fertilizer coming into
them.

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

Note: You may want to repeat the calibration procedure

if your results vary greatly from the chart.

10. When drilling, check the 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 than
desired, adjust the metering rate slightly to
compensate for field conditions.

Seeding Drive Speeds

Refer to Figure 33

Note: When changing seeding drive speed for faster or

slower seeding, the fertilizer drive sprocket must
also be changed in order for the fertilizer rotor to
maintain consistent speed. The drawings below
illustrate the proper sprocket arrangement when
using both types of seeding drive speeds.

Figure 33

Sprocket Arrangements

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Fertilizer Rate Charts U.S. Customary Units

Fertilizer

Rate Adjuster Setting

2014+ 101520253035404550556065707580859095100

Row Spacing Application Rate - Pounds per Acre*

6 inch 9 13 25 48 67 89 112 131 154 173 197 218 234 261 279 292 303 306 308
7 inch 9 13 23 41 57 78 95 111 131 148 165 184 199 221 235 246 256 259 261

7.5 inch 7 11 20 38 54 72 89 105 123 138 157 174 187 209 223 234 242 245 247
8 inch 7 11 20 36 50 69 84 98 115 130 146 163 176 195 207 219 226 228 231

10 inch 5 8 16 29 40 54 67 79 92 104 118 131 140 157 167 175 182 183 185

* Based on 65 pounds per cubic foot.

Fertilizer

Rate Adjuster Setting

2013- 101520253035404550556065707580859095100

Row Spacing Application Rate - Pounds per Acre*

6 inch 15 23 31 48 64 87 109 125 140 168 195 210 225 248 270 295 320 345 369
7 inch 13 20 26 38 54 74 93 106 119 143 166 179 191 211 230 251 272 293 314

7.5 inch 12 18 24 37 51 68 87 100 112 134 156 168 180 198 216 236 256 276 295
8 inch 11 17 23 36 48 62 82 94 105 126 146 158 169 186 203 221 240 259 277

10 inch 9 14 19 29 38 52 66 75 84 101 117 126 135 149 162 177 192 207 221

* Based on 65 pounds per cubic foot.

Density Conversion Chart

The fertilizer meter rate charts are based on fertilizer with a density of 65 pounds per cubic foot (1.04 kilograms per
liter). If you are applying fertilizer of a different density, use the following table to convert application rate.

Dry Fertilizer Density Adjustment

Pounds/Cubic-Foot

Kilograms/Liter

Conversion Factor

Pounds/Cubic-Foot

Kilograms/Liter

Conversion Factor

45 50 55 60

0.72 0.80 0.88 0.96

1.44 1.30 1.18 1.08

65 70 75 80

1.04 1.12 1.20 1.28

1.00 0.93 0.87 0.81

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

100 x 0.87 = 87

Adjust drill to the setting closest to 87 pounds per acre.

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Marker Adjustments

Speed Adjustment

Refer to Figure 34

Adjust folding speed for dual markers with hex
adjustment screws on the sequence-valve body. There is
one adjustment screw for raising (fold) speed and one
for lowering (extend) speed . 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.

2

1

2

1

Refer to Figure 35

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.

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.

Figure 34

Speed Adjustment, Dual Markers

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Figure 35

Single Marker Speed Adjustment

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Transport Carrier

Refer to Figure 36

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

⁄2X 6 inch U-bolts that fasten transport-carrier mount

onto box frame. Slide transport-carrier assembly forward
or back as needed.

To adjust height of saddle, loosen
that hold carrier tube to mounting bracket. Slide carrier
tube up or down as needed.

1

1

⁄2X 2 inch U-bolts

2

2

1

2

Figure 36

Marker Transport Carrier Adjustment

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Marker Chain

Refer to Figure 37

There are two, interrelated adjustments for the marker
chain. Make these adjustments in the following order.

Lifting Slack. With marker unfolded, back full-threaded
adjustment bolt down until head extends as little as
possible. Slowly fold 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 .
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

Folding Slack. Fold marker. Use full-threaded
adjustment bolt 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 on either side of
upright channel .

1

2

1

3

4

Marker Disk Adjustment

2

3

4

1

Figure 37

Marker Chain Adjustment

15669

Sharp Object Hazard:

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

Refer to Figure 38

There are two ways you can change the mark left by the
marker disk.

Disk Angle

1. To change angle of cut, and the width of the mark,
loosen1⁄2inch bolts holding the disk assembly.

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

N

mark , reduce the angle.

Note: Do not set a marker angle wider than need to make

a useful mark. Excess angle increases wear on all
marker components.

2. Tighten bolts .

Direction of Cut

To change direction of cut and throw dirt either in or out:

Reverse blade and depth band by remounting lug bolts
on disk hub.

2

2

W

1

W

N

2

Figure 38

Marker Disk Angle

1

T

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Disk Scraper Adjustments

Sharp Object Hazard:

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

Refer to Figure 39

Disk scrapers are optional. To keep opener disks turning
freely, dirt scrapers are mounted between disks to clean
as disks rotate.

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

Figure 39

26463

Opener Disk Scraper

Seed Firmer Adjustments

Sharp Object Hazard:
Row unit disk blades may be sharp. Use caution when making
adjustments in this area. To adjust the Keeton® Seed Firmer,
lower the drill until the disks of the row units are resting on the
ground.

Keeton® Seed Firmer Adjustment

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

Refer to Figure 40

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

Figure 40

Keeton® Seed Firmer

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Seed-Lok® Seed Firmer Lock-Up

Refer to Figure 41

®

Optional Seed-Lok
seed-to-soil contact. The wheels are spring loaded and

firming wheels provide additional

2

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

To lock up Seed-Lok

Pull up on Seed-Lok

Raise lever .

2

®

wheels:

®

arm .

1

1

Figure 41

Seed-Lok® Lock-Up

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Troubleshooting Charts

General Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

Uneven Seed
Spacing or Uneven
Stand

Opener Disks Not
Turning Freely

Actual Seeding
Rate Is Different
than Desired

Excessive Seed
Cracking

Acremeter Doesn’t
Measure
Accurately

Uneven Seeding
Depth

Press Wheels Not
Compacting Soil
As Desired

Grain Box Not
Emptying Evenly

Check for plugging in seed cup.

Check to see if seed tubes are plugged.

Reduce ground speed.

Check opener disks to see they turn freely.

Use faster drive speed and close seed cup flutes to a more narrow position.

Spring pressure on openers could be improperly adjusted causing opener to not penetrate
low spots.

®

Check for trash or mud build-up on Seed-Lok

Check for trash or mud build-up on disk scraper. Re-adjust scraper.

Check to see if scraper is adjusted too tightly and is restricting disk movement.

Check disk bearings.

Check opener frame for possible damage.

If opener disks turn freely by hand but not in field, reduce down pressure on disk opener.

Check press wheel adjustment for seeding depth.

Check tire pressure. For proper inflation see “Tire Inflation Chart” on page 68.

Check gauge wheel size. Proper size is 9.5L x 15.

Seed treatment will affect seeding rate if the chemicals build up in seed cup. Unless cleaned
regularly, this build up can cause breakage of the seed-cup shaft.

Check speed change box setting.

For instructions on calculating seed rate see “Seeding Adjustments” on page 34.

Use slower drive speed and open flutes in seed cup to a wider position.

Position seed-cup handles to a lower notch.

Check tire pressure. For proper inflation see “Tire Inflation Chart” on page 68.

Check end gauge wheel tire size. proper size is 9.5L x 15.

Check planting operation for excessive overlap or gaps between passes.

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

To check accuracy of acremeter, see “Acremeter Operation” on page 29.

Check to be sure your acremeter is for your width of drill.

See “Planting Depth Adjustments” on page 33.

See “Hitching Tractor to Drill” on page 13 and “Leveling Drill” on page 20.

Refer to “Planting Depth Adjustments” on page 33.

Re-adjust press wheel depth to match coulter depth.

Increase down pressure on disk openers.

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

Seed cups close to the ends of box tend to empty sooner due to amount of seed available.

Check adjustment levers on each box to see that they are set on the same indicator number.

wheel.

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General Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

Press Wheel or
Openers Plugging

Rubber Tire Depth
Control Wheels
Becoming Packed
With Mud

Improper Folding of
Drills

Hydraulic Adaptors
Cracking

Seed Cup Sprockets
Locked up or
Twisted Seed-Drive
Shaft

Raising and Lowering
Drill is Rough and
Uneven

Drilling in damp or wet conditions may increase this problem.

Openers may be moved from a staggered to an in-line position to reduce trash thrown from
front openers into rear openers.

Reduce down pressure on openers.

Do not back up drill in the field, or stop and allow drill to roll backwards with openers in the
ground.

If using double “V” press wheels, adjust angle bar.

Check Seed-Lok® wheel.

Install scrapers.

Reduce spring tension on openers.

Adjust post frame adjusting links.

Check hydraulic system for air and oil leaks.

Clean out small orifice fittings in wing cylinders.

Make sure that the wing boxes unfold to a straight line. check to see that both pull bars are
attached to the boxes at exactly the same distance inboard from the inboard edge of the drill
box (90”) and both are exactly the same length.

JIC fittings do not require high torque.

ALWAYS use liquid pipe sealant when adding or replacing pipe thread hydraulic fittings.
Plastic sealant tape can crack fittings and plug hydraulic lines. JIC and O-Ring fittings DO
NOT require sealant. O-ring fittings require a thin coat of oil on the O-Ring.
IMPORTANT: When using sealant on pipe threads, the friction between the threads is
reduced, therefore, be certain not to overtighten causing damage to the cylinders, valves or
fittings.

Check for foreign matter lodged in one or more seed cup sprockets.

Liquid insecticide from seed has dried within the seed cup. Remove the build up by
disassembling each seed cup and scrape the foreign substance from the turning surfaces.
NOTE: Liquid inoculant should be applied with caution and care should be taken to clean the
seeding system after drilling treated seeds.

Lubricate lower rollers of vertical transport tubes located between the transport tires.

Check hydraulic fittings for leaks.

Rephasing cylinders not properly bled. See “Hydraulic Hose Hookup” on page 16. When
raising drill at end of field, the lifting cylinders should be fully extended to ensure that they
are always rephased. If machine is only raised enough to lift openers out of the ground, lift
cylinders may eventually get out of sequence and cause uneven seeding depth.

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General Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

Hydraulic Marker
Functioning
Improperly

Chain-Debris/Retainer
Clip

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

The chain on the folding 3-section marker should be slack when the marker is both fully
extended and fully raised.

Check tractor hydraulic oil level.

Check all bolts and fasteners.

Double selector valve positioned for wing fold. Shift valve to marker sequence position.

Open needle valve, cycle markers slowly and reset needle valve if plugged.

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

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Maintenance and Lubrication

Maintenance

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

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

Crushing Hazard:

Always have transport locks in place when working on
implement. You may be severely injured or killed by being
crushed under a falling implement.

High Pressure Fluid Hazard:

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. Escaping fluid under
pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin. If
an accident occurs, seek immediate medical assistance from a
physician familiar with this type of injury.

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

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

3. 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. Lubricate areas listed under “Lubrication and
Scheduled Maintenance” on page 58.

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

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Seed Flap Replacement

Refer to Figure 42

To replace a seed flap , use a needle nose pliers or

1

similar tool to grasp “T” top of flap. Pull upward to pull
flap up out of metal bracket .

Push new seed flap down through metal bracket

1 2

2

2

until flap snaps into place with “T” top resting on top of
bracket.

1

Seed Flap Replacement Older Style

Refer to Figure 43

1. Remove one disk for easier seed flap replacement.

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

3. Push new seed flap down through metal bracket

2

1

until seed flap is in place.

1

Figure 42

816-302C Seed Tube Flap

2

Figure 43

817-349C Seed Tube Flap

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Marker Maintenance (Option)

Marker Shear Bolt Replacement

Refer to Figure 44

If a marker gets caught or hits an obstruction, it is
designed to fail a shear bolt at the fold, pivot on a
second bolt (not visible in Figure), and swing back.

The shear bolt is a hex head cap screw,

5

3

⁄16-18 × 11⁄2inch Grade 5,

Great Plains part number 802-012C, plus a

5

4

⁄16-18 lock nut, Great Plains part number 803-011C.

Note: If an exact replacement is not immediately

available, temporarily substitute an
M8×1.25 Class 8.8 bolt and nut.

Install a replacement shear bolt on the vertical face on
the side opposite from the pivot bolt. Do not use a higher
grade bolt, or marker hang-ups may result in machine
damage. Do not use a lower grade bolt, or you may
experience nuisance shears.

Marker Grease Seal Cap

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

3

4

3

Figure 44

Marker Shear Bolt

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Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance

Intervals

Multi-purpose
spray lubricant

Multi-purpose
grease lubricant

Multi-purpose
oil lubricant

Inspection

34208

(operating hours)

50

at which service
is required

Drive Shaft Clutches

10

2 zerks each of 2 clutches; 4 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease
Quantity: Until grease emerges

Also smear grease on clutch engagement.

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Marker Hinge Pivots

10

1 zerk at mount pivot,
1 zerk and 1st to 2nd section pivot,
1 zerk at 2nd section to arm pivot;
3 or 6 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease
Quantity: Until grease emerges at pivot ends

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Gauge Wheel Bearings

Seasonal

2 races each of 4 wheels; 8 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease
Quantity: Repack

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Transport Wheel Bearings

Seasonal

2 races each of 4 wheels; 8 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease
Quantity: Repack

Seed Cup Drive Shaft Sprocket

50

2 sliding sprockets; one each side
Type of Lubrication: Oil
Quantity: Coat thoroughly

Move the Seed Rate adjustment handle back and forth to
get oil into the square bore. Perform this with seed box
empty, or handle may be difficult to set to100.

18856

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Marker Disk Bearings

Seasonal

2 races each marker; 2 or 4 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease
Quantity: Repack

18856

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Options

Shaft Monitor

This kit provides a cab alarm in the event that a main box
seed meter shaft stops turning (which might result from
excess down-pressure lifting a gauge wheel, low tire
pressure/flat tire, chain break or clutch malfunction).
Order one kit per drill.

Description Part Number

2-Channel Shaft Monitor 116-282A

34210
18943

Flat Folding Markers

Hydraulically operated markers provide precise
pass-to-pass spacing by leaving a user-controlled visible
score mark to one side.

The single marker is left-side mounted. Dual markers are
operated through an automatic sequence valve. After
each fold operation, the next unfold extends the other
marker. Order one kit per drill.

Description Part Number

Single Flat Fold Marker 24 foot 113-200A

Single Flat Fold Marker 30 foot 113-196A

Dual Flat Fold Marker 24 foot 113-201A

Dual Flat Fold Marker 30 foot 113-197A

Dual gauge wheels and markers not compatible on
2SF24.

25497

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Seed Firmers

The base 2SF24 and 2SF30 drill requires a choice of row
unit bundles which include one of three firmers: seed
flap, Keeton
firmer may be installed at the same time. Order one per
row.

Seed-Lok

Keeton® Seed Firmer

The Keeton® seed firmer supports low-rate fertilizer
delivery.

®

, or Seed-Lok®. Only one type of seed

®

Seed Firmer

Description Part Number

00 Series 5 inch Seed-Lok

00 Series 6 inch Seed-Lok

Description Part Number

®

®

122-193K

25293

122-266K

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

Acremeter

Should a mechanical acremeter fail, or an electronic
acremeter’s battery life be exceeded, replace it with our
current electronic meter.

Description Part Number

24 foot Acremeter 891-107C

24 foot Hectare Meter 891-108C

30 foot Acremeter 891-041C

30 foot Hectare Meter 891-042C

28316

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Air Design Spring Loaded Scrapers

Optional disk scrapers help clear any soil and debris not
removed by the standard disk spreaders at the seed
tube. Scraper cannot be mounted if optional seed firmers
are used. Scrapers are compatible with the standard
seed flap.

Description Part Number

Spring Scraper Assembly 121-781A

Not compatible with Keeton® seed firmers.

26460

Feeder Cup Plugs

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

Description Part Number

1 1/4 Wide Feeder Cup Plug 817-200C

26279

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Appendix A - Reference Information

Specifications and Capacities

2SF24 Specifications and Capacities

24-Foot (7.2 m) Models 2SF24- 2SF24- 2SF24- 2SF24- 2SF24-

Model 2810 3608 3875 4007 4806

Row Count

Row Spacing 10 inches 20 cm 19 cm 7 inches 6 inches

Working Width

Swath (Channel Width) 280 inches 288 inches 285 inches 280 inches 288 inches

Seed Capacity 48 cubic feet (1690 liters)
Fertilizer Capacity

Small Seed Capacity

Transport Width

Working Length

Transport Length

Working Height

Transport Height

Transport Clearance

Minimum Tractor Requirement 125 hp (93 kW)
Hitch

Hydraulic Circuits Required

Hydraulic Power Required

Weight 7,500 pounds 8,000 pounds 8,200 pounds 8,300 pounds 8,800 pounds

(minimum, empty) (3400 kg) (3600 kg) (3700 kg) (3800 kg) (4000 kg)

28 36 38 40 48

(25.4 cm) (8.0 inches) (7.5 inches) (17.8 cm) (15.2 cm)

24 feet 9 inches (7.54 m)

(711.2 cm) (731.5 cm) (723.9 cm) (711.2 cm) (731.5 cm)

24 cubic feet (800 liters)

6.8 bushels (240 liters)

14 feet 0 inches (4.27 m)

23 feet 2 inches (7.06 m)

19 feet 4 inches (5.89 m)

6 feet 4 inches (1.92 m)

7 feet 7 inches (231 cm)

19 inches (48 cm)

Pull Type, Large Diameter, Small Clevis or Small Strap

Closed or Open Center, 2 or 3 Remotes

2250 psi (155 bar) at 5 gallons/minute (19 liters/minute)

Weight 15,100 pounds 15,600 pounds 15,700 pounds 15,900 pounds 16,400 pounds
(maximum, full) (6800 kg) (7100 kg) (7100 kg) (7200 kg) (7400 kg)

Transport Tire Size

Wing Gauge Wheel Tire Size

Opener Down Pressure

Opener Depth Range

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4 inches (8.9 cm) in 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) increments

9.5Lx15 12 Ply Tubeless

9.5L-15SL 8 Ply

90 to 180 pounds (40 to 80 kg)

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2SF30 Specifications and Capacities

24-Foot (7.2 m) Models 2SF30- 2SF30- 2SF30- 2SF30- 2SF30-

Model 3610 4408 4875 5207 6006

Row Count

Row Spacing 10 inches 20 cm 19 cm 7 inches 6 inches

Working Width

Swath (Channel Width) 360 inches 352 inches 360 inches 364 inches 360 inches

Seed Capacity 60 cubic feet (2110 liters)
Fertilizer Capacity

Small Seed Capacity

Transport Width

Working Length

Transport Length

Working Height

Transport Height

Transport Clearance

Minimum Tractor Requirement 140 hp (104 kW)
Hitch

Hydraulic Circuits Required

Hydraulic Power Required

Weight 8,300 pounds 8,600 pounds 8,800 pounds 9,100 pounds 9,600 pounds

(minimum, empty) (3800 kg) (3900 kg) (4000 kg) (4100 kg) (4400 kg)

36 44 48 52 60

(25.4 cm) (8.0 inches) (7.5 inches) (17.8 cm) (15.2 cm)

24 feet 9 inches (7.54 m)

(914.4 cm) (894.1 cm) (914.4 cm) (924.6 cm) (914.4 cm)

30 cubic feet (1060 liters)

7.2 bushels (250 liters)

14 feet 0 inches (4.27 m)

23 feet 2 inches (7.06 m)

19 feet 4 inches (5.89 m)

6 feet 4 inches (1.92 m)

7 feet 7 inches (231 cm)

19 inches (48 cm)

Pull Type, Large Diameter, Small Clevis or Small Strap

Closed or Open Center, 2 or 3 Remotes

2250 psi (155 bar) at 5 gallons/minute (19 liters/minute)

Weight 17,700 pounds 17,900 pounds 18,100 pounds 18,400 pounds 18,900 pounds
(maximum, full) (8000 kg) (8100 kg) (8200 kg) (8300 kg) (8600 kg)

Transport Tire Size

Wing Gauge Wheel Tire Size

Opener Down Pressure

Opener Depth Range

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4 inches (8.9 cm) in 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) increments

9.5Lx15 12 Ply Tubeless

9.5L-15SL 8 Ply

90 to 180 pounds (40 to 80 kg)

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Dimensions Transport

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Torque Values Chart

Bolt
Size

Bolt Head Identification

Bolt

Size

Bolt Head Identification

5.8 8.8 10.9

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

a

in-tpi

1

⁄4-20

1

⁄4-28

5

⁄16-18

5

⁄16-24

3

⁄8-16

3

⁄8-24

7

⁄16-14

7

⁄16-20

1

⁄2-13

1

⁄2-20

9

⁄16-12

9

⁄16-18

5

⁄8-11

5

⁄8-18

3

⁄4-10

3

⁄4-16

7

⁄8-9

7

⁄8-14

1-8

1-12

1

1

⁄8-7

1

⁄8-12

1

1

⁄4-7

1

1

1

⁄4-12

3

1

⁄8-6

3

1

⁄8-12

1

1

⁄2-6

1

1

⁄2-12

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

b

d

N-m N-m

N-m

ft-lb

5.6 8 12

7.4 11 16

8.5 13 18

105 165 235

130 205 285

150 230 325

235 360 510

260 405 570

225 585 820

250 640 905

340 875 1230

370 955 1350

480 1080 1750

540 1210 1960

680 1520 2460

750 1680 2730

890 1990 3230

1010 2270 3680

1180 2640 4290

1330 2970 4820

61014 5 811

11 17 25 12 19 27

15 24 33

13 19 27 13 21 29

17 26 37

20 31 44 24 39 53

27 42 59

22 35 49 29 45 62

31 47 67

32 49 70 42 67 93

43 67 95

36 55 78 44 70 97

49 75 105

49 76 105 66 77 105

66 105 145

55 85 120 68 105 150

75 115 165

70 110 155 73 115 160

95 150 210

79 120 170 105 165 230

97 150 210 115 180 245

110 170 240 145 230 300

170 265 375 165 260 355

190 295 420 205 325 450

165 430 605 230 480 665

185 475 670 355 560 780

250 645 910 390 610 845

275 705 995 705 1120 1550

355 795 1290 785 1240 1710

395 890 1440 1270 1950 2700

500 1120 1820 1380 2190 3220

555 1240 2010

655 1470 2380

745 1670 2710

870 1950 3160

980 2190 3560

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

c

mm x pitch

M 5 X 0.8

M 6 X 1

M 8 X 1.25

M 8 X 1

M10 X 1.5

M10 X 0.75

M12 X 1.75

M12 X 1.5

M12 X 1

M14 X 2

M14 X 1.5

M16 X 2

M16 X 1.5

M18 X 2.5

M18 X 1.5

M20 X 2.5

M20 X 1.5

M24 X 3

M24 X 2

M30 X 3.5

M30 X 2

M36 X 3.5

M36 X 2

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

b. N· m = newton-meters

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

d. ft-lb = foot pounds

N-m N-m N-m

357

71115

17 26 36

18 28 39

33 52 72

39 61 85

58 91 125

60 95 130

90 105 145

92 145 200

99 155 215

145 225 315

155 240 335

195 310 405

220 350 485

280 440 610

310 650 900

480 760 1050

525 830 1150

960 1510 2100

1060 1680 2320

1730 2650 3660

1880 2960 4100

946

25199m

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Tire Inflation Chart

Tire Size Inflation

7.5 x 20” 4 Ply Drill Rib

9.0 x 24” 8 Ply Rib Implement

9.5L x 15” 8 Ply Rib Implement (SV)

9.5L x 15” 12 Ply Rib Implement

11L x 15” 6 Ply Rib Implement
11L x 15” 12 Ply Rib Implement

12.5L x 15” 8 Ply Rib Implement

12.5L x 15” 10 Ply Rib Implement

16.5L x 16.1” 10 Ply Rib Implement 36 psi (248 kPa)

28 psi (193 kPa)
40 psi (276 kPa)

44 psi (303 kPa)
60 psi (414 kPa)

28 psi (193 kPa)
52 psi (359 kPa)

36 psi (248 kPa)
44 psi (303 kPa)

Tire Warranty Information

All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer
of the tire. Tire warranty information is found in the
brochures included with your Operator’s and Parts
Manuals or online at the manufacturer’s web sites
listed below. For assistance or information, contact
your nearest Authorized Farm Tire Retailer.

Manufacturer Web site
Firestone www.firestoneag.com
Gleason www.gleasonwheel.com
Titan www.titan-intl.com

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Appendix B - Assembly and Setup

Before You Start

❑ Read and understand the operator’s manual for your

drill. A basic understanding of how the drill works will
aid in the assembly and setup of your drill.

❑ Before attempting to assemble the drill use the

following as a check list. Having all the needed parts
and equipment readily at hand will speed up your
assembly task and will make the job as safe as
possible.

❑ Check for all major frame components.

❑ Check for fasteners and pins that were shipped with

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

❑ If a pin, bolt or other part has been removed and you

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

❑ Have a forklift or loader along with chains and safety

stands that are sized for the job ready for the
assembly task.

❑ Have a tractor with remote hydraulics ready to attach

to the tongue. The tongue must be anchored to a
large enough tractor to overcome the negative
tongue weight that will be present when the boxes
are attached to the frame. The hydraulics will aid in
raising and lowering the drill to align pins and bolts
during assembly.

Crushing Hazard:

Be familiar with the term NEGATIVE TONGUE WEIGHT. Be
aware of the special precautions you should take when
working with an implement that can develop Negative Tongue
Weight.

❑ Have a minimum of two people on hand while

assembling the drill.

Refer to Figure 45

1. Read and understand the previous section titled:
BEFORE YOU START.

2. Read “Important Safety Information” on page 1,
before assembling drill.

3. Set the tongue approximately 21 inches off the

1

ground in a horizontal position with stable blocking
for support.

4. Raise the mainframe up, keeping the side
members horizontal. Position the mainframe over
the tongue and lower into position.

1

5. Secure tongue to main frame with six
1X21⁄2inch long bolts , lock washers and nuts.

6. Attach the tongue screw jack in a vertical position

2

2

1 2

3

4

and remove blocking so the unit is on the ground.

7. Remove the safety wires from each hydraulic
cylinder rod clevis between the tires.

8. Slide the hydraulic hoses from the mainframe
through the tongue and pull them out at the tractor
end. Attach tractor male couplers to the hydraulic
hoses.

9. Hook tractor up to the tongue and plug hydraulic
connectors into the tractor. With tractor running at an
idle speed charge the drill hydraulic system. (Be sure
tractor has plenty of hydraulic fluid. This system
requires approximately 3.3 gallons.) When the drill
frame is raised for the first time, one lift cylinder will
extend fully before the other one begins to move.
Once the first cylinder is fully extended continue to
hold the tractor valve in the same position for at least
60 seconds after the second lift cylinder has fully
extended. The reason for the unevenness of raising
for the first time is because the drill is equipped with
master and slave rephasing cylinders. Raise and
lower the frame several times to be sure there is no
binding or problems with your lift system. Refer to
“Hitching Tractor to Drill” on page 13, for additional
information.

10. Attach the gauge-wheel turnbuckle to the
gauge-wheel arm on each drill and then mount the
wheel and tire.

7

6

5

11. Position the two drill boxes in line, end to end, with
the end chain drive sprockets outboard and
approximately 3 inches between the drill boxes. Drills
on 8 inch row spacing and narrower will have 8 inch
spacing at disks between boxes.

12. Using the tractor, back the drill main frame up to the
center of the two drill boxes . When close, position
the posts on each side of the main frame so the

9

8

face of the post mounting angles are toward the drill
frames. Attach the post to the drill frames using
eight 5/8 X 31⁄2 X 5 inch long U-bolts , lock
washers and nuts . With the U-bolts left

11 12 10

9 8

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loose, slide the drill frames inward so that the
lugs welded to the drill frames are up tight against

13

8

the post angles. Tighten all the nuts on the U-bolts.

13. Attach frame adjustment link from the drill frame
to the pivot post using the clevis pin with hairpin

14

15

cotters. Pin to pin should be approximately
37 inches.

14. Locate drill transport stabilizer frame 861⁄2inches
from the outside edge of each box frame see
Figure 45. Using
and nuts , mount stabilizer to box frame. Repeat

19

5

⁄8inch U-bolts , lock washers

16

17 18

for other side.

15. Adjust clevis end of pull bars so that the distance

20

from the center line to center line of pull bar pin holes
is approximately 1341⁄4 inches.

16. Mount pull bars to drill transport stabilizer frames
and tongue slide . With the tongue slide in the

21

16

back position against its stop, adjust pull bar lengths
so boxes are in line with one another and parallel to
the back edge of the mainframe.

17. Extend the main lift cylinder and place the
transport lock pins in the transport position

23

22

through the holes in the mainframe axle side tube.

18. Fold the drill making sure that the tongue slide

21

moves smoothly up the tongue. When drill boxes are
almost folding in, stop and adjust the post-frame
adjustment links on each box so that the tang on

24

each drill transport stabilizer frame lines up with the
nest on the front of the main frame. Fold drill

25

completely closed.

19. With tongue slide forward on the tongue and drill
folded completely, position the pull bar lock pin

21

26

across the top of the tongue slide. Adjust the
transport lock bolt on top and front of tongue up
against lock pin with

27

1

⁄16inch clearance and lock the

jam nut. This pin prevents the drill from unfolding
when in transport. DO NOT LOWER DRILL WHILE
IN FOLDED POSITION.

20. Check to see that all nuts are tightened. See
“Torque Values Chart” on page 67, for torque
specifications.

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Assembly Diagram

Figure 45

11505

Assembly Diagram

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Appendix M - Metric Charts

Metric Seed Rate Charts

ALFALFA OR RAPE

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare

15.2 cm (6”) 0 4 7 9 12 16 19 22 26 29 33 36 39 41 45 47 50 53 56 58 61

17.8 cm (7”) 0 3 6 8 11 15 17 20 22 26 28 31 34 36 38 41 44 46 48 50 52

19.1 cm (7.5”) 0 3 6 8 10 13 16 18 20 24 26 29 31 34 36 38 40 43 45 46 48

20.3 cm (8”) 0347912151719212527293033353739404344

25.4 cm (10”) 0236810111316182021242527283031343536

BARLEY

DRIVE TYPE 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare*

15.2 cm (6”) 0 0 8 16223037444956626976849299104111114118120

17.8 cm (7”) 0 0 7 13202631384349546166738085919699102104

19.1 cm (7.5”) 0 0 7 121824293540454956626774788489919496

20.3 cm (8”) 0 0 6 111722273137414552566267727682848689

25.4 cm (10”) 0 0 4 9 13 18 22 26 30 34 37 41 46 50 55 59 63 66 68 71 72

* Based on 0.6 kg/liter

BUCKWHEAT

DRIVE TYPE 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare

15.2 cm (6”) 0 9 16 22 33 37 45 53 62 69 78 86 95 105 114 124 132 139 143 150 155

17.8 cm (7”) 0 8 13 19 25 33 38 45 53 61 68 75 82 91 99 109 114 120 124 130 135

19.1 cm (7.5”) 0 7 12 18 24 29 36 41 49 56 63 69 76 84 92 100 105 111 114 120 124

20.3 cm (8”) 0 7 11 17 21 27 33 38 45 50 57 64 69 77 84 92 96 102 105 110 113

25.4 cm (10”) 0 6 9 13 17 22 27 31 37 41 47 52 57 63 68 75 80 83 86 90 93

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

FLAX OR SUDAN

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare

15.2 cm (6”) 0 2 4 7 10 13 16 18 21 24 27 29 33 36 39 43 47 50 53 53 54

17.8 cm (7”) 0236911131618202426283134374044464646

19.1 cm (7.5”)0236810121517192124262931343740414343

20.3 cm (8”) 0136810111316181921242629313537383939

25.4 cm (10”) 01246891112151618202124262830313133

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MILLET

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare

15.2 cm (6”) 0 3 6 8 11 13 17 20 24 27 29 34 36 40 44 48 53 56 58 59 59

17.8 cm (7”) 0247912151820242629313538414548505252

19.1 cm (7.5”)0247911131619212427293335384145475847

20.3 cm (8”) 0236810121517192125272933353840434444

25.4 cm (10”) 023478101215161820212426293134353636

MILO

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare*

15.2 cm (6”) 0 3 6 9 13 17 20 24 27 30 34 38 41 46 50 55 61 64 67 67 68

17.8 cm (7”) 0 2 4 8 11 13 17 20 24 27 29 33 36 40 44 47 52 56 58 58 59

19.1 cm (7.5”) 0 2 4 7 10 12 16 18 21 25 27 30 34 37 40 44 48 52 54 54 55

20.3 cm (8”) 0237911151720222528303437404447494950

25.4 cm (10”) 0236810121316182022252830333638404041

* Based on 0.8 kg/liter

OATS OR SAFFLOWER

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare*

15.2 cm (6”) 0 4 9 162128354149576472808593101108114120126130

17.8 cm (7”) 0 4 8 131825303643495562687481879399104109112

19.1 cm (7.5”) 0 3 8 12172228333946505764687581869195100104

20.3 cm (8”) 0 3 7 111621263036414653586368747884879295

25.4 cm (10”) 0 3 6 9 12 17 21 25 29 35 38 43 47 52 56 61 65 68 72 75 78

* Based on 0.46 kg/liter

PEAS

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare

15.2 cm (6”) 0 0 11 29 46 62 78 92 106 123 138 151 168 183 197 212 229 241 254 263 270

17.8 cm (7”) 0 0 9 26 39 54 68 80 92 108 120 131 146 158 170 184 198 208 221 229 234

19.1 cm (7.5”) 0 0 9 24 37 49 63 74 85 99 111 121 135 146 157 169 183 193 204 211 216

20.3 cm (8”) 0 0 8 21 34 45 57 67 77 91 101 111 123 135 145 156 167 177 187 193 198

25.4 cm (10”) 0 0 7 18 27 37 47 55 64 74 83 91 101 110 118 127 137 145 152 158 163

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PINTO BEANS

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare*

15.2 cm (6”) 0004813182227313640464954596367717273

17.8 cm (7”) 0003711162024273035394347525558626263

19.1 cm (7.5”)0003710151821252833363944475054565758

20.3 cm (8”) 0003610131720222630343639444649525353

25.4 cm (10”) 000248111316192125273033363840434344

* Based on 0.77 kg/liter

RICE LONG GRAIN

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare

15.2 cm (6”) 0 7 11 17 22 28 33 38 44 49 55 61 65 72 82 89 95 102 104 109 112

17.8 cm (7”) 0 6 10 15 19 24 28 34 38 43 47 53 56 63 71 77 83 87 91 94 98

19.1 cm (7.5”) 0 6 9 131822263135394448525766717681838790

20.3 cm (8”) 0 4 9 121620242833364045475361657174768083

25.4 cm (10”) 0 4 7 10 13 17 19 24 26 29 33 36 39 44 49 53 57 61 63 65 67

RICE LONG GRAIN

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 1A 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare

15.2 cm (6”) 0 13 24 35 45 56 67 80 90 102 112 123 133 148 168 182 196 207 214 224 231

17.8 cm (7”) 0 12 21 30 39 49 58 68 77 87 98 108 115 128 146 158 170 179 185 194 201

19.1 cm (7.5”) 0 11 19 28 36 45 54 64 72 81 90 100 106 118 135 146 157 166 171 179 185

20.3 cm (8”) 0101826334149586674839198109123133145151157164169

25.4 cm (10”) 0 8 152027344047546167748089101109118124129135139

RICE SHORT GRAIN

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare

15.2 cm (6”) 0 8 15 20 26 34 39 47 52 57 64 69 74 83 93 101 110 115 120 126 129

17.8 cm (7”) 0 7 12 18 22 29 35 40 44 49 55 61 64 72 81 87 95 101 104 109 112

19.1 cm (7.5”) 0 7 11 16 21 27 31 37 40 46 50 56 59 66 74 81 87 93 95 101 103

20.3 cm (8”) 0 6 10 15 19 25 29 35 37 41 46 52 55 62 68 74 81 85 87 92 95

25.4 cm (10”) 0 4 9 12 16 20 24 28 30 35 38 41 45 50 56 61 66 69 72 75 77

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RICE SHORT GRAIN

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 1A 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare

15.2 cm (6”) 0 17 29 41 54 68 82 95 104 117 130 143 152 171 189 207 225 238 245 258 266

17.8 cm (7”) 0 15 26 36 47 59 71 83 91 102 113 124 132 148 165 179 196 206 213 223 230

19.1 cm (7.5”) 0 13 24 34 44 55 65 76 84 94 104 115 122 137 152 166 180 196 206 212 103

20.3 cm (8”) 0 6 10 15 19 25 29 35 37 41 46 52 55 62 68 74 81 85 87 92 95

25.4 cm (10”) 0 4 9 12 16 20 24 28 30 35 38 41 45 50 56 61 66 69 72 75 77

RYE

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare

15.2 cm (6”) 0 3 7 9 12 16 18 20 22 26 28 31 34 37 40 43 45 47 48 52 53

17.8 cm (7”) 0 3 6 8 10 13 15 18 20 22 25 27 29 33 35 37 39 40 43 45 46

19.1 cm (7.5”) 0 3 6 8 10 12 13 16 18 20 22 25 27 30 33 35 36 38 39 40 43

20.3 cm (8”) 0247911121517192122252729313335363738

25.4 cm (10”) 024689101213161719202224262728293031

SOYBEANS

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare*

15.2 cm (6”) 0 0 0 0 34 45 62 78 94 110 127 142 157 173 186 197 211 224 229 232 234

17.8 cm (7”) 0 0 0 0 29 39 54 68 81 95 110 123 137 149 161 171 183 194 198 202 203

19.1 cm (7.5”) 0 0 0 0 27 36 49 63 75 89 102 113 126 138 148 158 168 179 184 186 187

20.3 cm (8”) 0 0 0 0 25 34 45 57 68 81 93 104 115 127 136 145 155 165 168 170 171

25.4 cm (10”) 0 0 0 0 20 27 37 47 56 66 76 85 94 103 111 119 127 135 138 139 140

* Based on 0.76 kg/liter

SOYBEANS

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare*

15.2 cm (6”) 0 0 0 0 11 15 20 26 30 36 41 46 52 56 61 64 68 73 75 76 76

17.8 cm (7”) 0000912182227313640454853565964656666

19.1 cm (7.5”)0000912162025293437414548525569596162

20.3 cm (8”) 0000811151922273034384145475054555656

25.4 cm (10”) 000079121618212528303436384144454646

* Based on 0.76 kg/liter

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SOYBEANS

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2A 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare*

15.2 cm (6”) 0 0 0 0 22 30 41 53 63 74 85 95 105 115 124 132 141 150 154 156 157

17.8 cm (7”) 0 0 0 0 19 26 36 46 55 64 74 82 91 100 108 115 123 130 133 136 137

19.1 cm (7.5”) 0 0 0 0 18 25 34 41 50 59 68 76 84 92 100 106 113 120 123 124 126

20.3 cm (8”) 0 0 0 0 17 22 30 38 46 54 63 69 77 84 92 98 104 110 113 114 115

25.4 cm (10”) 0 0 0 0 13 18 25 31 38 45 50 57 63 69 75 80 85 90 92 94 94

* Based on 0.76 kg/liter. Setting the feed cup adjustment lever between 50 & 80 allows for optimum seeding of soybeans.

SUNFLOWERS

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare*

15.2 cm (6”) 0002347910121617192122262729303133

17.8 cm (7”) 000233689111315171820222425262728

19.1 cm (7.5”)000133679101213161718202124242526

20.3 cm (8”) 00012367891112131617192021222224

25.4 cm (10”) 0001234678910111213161617181919

* Based on 0.37 kg/liter

WHEAT

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare*

15.2 cm (6”) 0 12 22 31 41 53 62 73 84 95 108 119 130 145 157 171 180 191 196 206 212

17.8 cm (7”) 0 11 19 27 36 45 54 63 73 82 93 103 112 124 136 148 157 165 170 178 184

19.1 cm (7.5”) 0 10 18 26 33 41 49 58 67 76 86 95 104 115 126 137 145 152 157 165 170

20.3 cm (8”) 0 9 17 24 30 38 45 54 62 69 78 87 95 104 115 126 132 139 145 151 156

25.4 cm (10”) 0 8 13192531374450576572788694103109114118123128

* Based on 0.77 kg/liter

WHEAT

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2A 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare*

15.2 cm (6”) 0 9 15 21 28 35 41 49 56 64 72 80 87 96 105 114 121 128 131 138 142

17.8 cm (7”) 0 8 12 18 24 30 36 43 49 52 63 69 75 84 91 100 105 111 114 120 123

19.1 cm (7.5”) 0 7 12 17 22 28 34 39 45 50 58 64 69 77 84 92 96 102 105 111 114

20.3 cm (8”) 0 7 11 16 20 26 30 36 41 47 53 58 64 71 77 84 89 93 96 101 104

25.4 cm (10”) 0 6 9 12 17 21 25 29 34 38 44 48 53 58 63 68 73 76 78 83 85

* Based on 0.77 kg/liter

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WHEAT GRASS

SEED RATE INDICATOR SETTING NUMBER

DRIVE TYPE 2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Row Spacing Kilograms Per Hectare

15.2 cm (6”) 0122344678910101112131516161717

17.8 cm (7”) 01123346678991011121213131515

19.1 cm (7.5”)0112334467789910111112121313

20.3 cm (8”) 011223344677899101111111212

25.4 cm (10”) 011122334466778899101010

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Metric Small Grass Seed Charts

Alfalfa, Red Alsike, Crimson Clover

Rate Adjuster Setting

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

Spacing

15.2 cm (6”) 0 2.5 3.9 5.4 6.7 8.4 9.8 11.0 12.6 14.0 15.5 16.9 18.4 19.6 21 23 24 26 27 28

17.8 cm (7”) 0 2.1 3.4 4.6 5.7 7.2 8.4 9.4 10.6 12.1 13.2 14.5 15.7 16.8 18.3 19.4 21 22 23 24

19.1 cm (7½”) 0 2.0 3.1 4.4 5.4 6.7 7.8 8.9 10.1 11.2 12.4 13.6 14.8 15.7 17.1 18.2 19.3 21 22 23

20.3 cm (8”) 0 1.8 2.9 4.0 5.0 6.3 7.4 8.3 9.4 10.5 11.5 12.7 13.8 14.6 14.7 17.0 18.0 19.2 20 21

25.4 cm (10”) 0 1.5 2.4 3.1 3.9 4.9 5.7 6.5 7.4 8.3 9.1 10.0 10.9 11.5 12.6 13.3 14.1 15.0 15.9 16.7

Bermuda, Red Top, Unhulled Lespedeza, Sercia, Sand & Weeping Love Grass

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

Spacing

15.2 cm (6”) 0 0.8 1.2 1.9 2.9 3.7 4.6 5.6 6.6 7.4 8.1 8.7 9.4 10.1 10.6 11.4 12.2 13.0 13.7 14.5

17.8 cm (7”) 0 0.7 1.0 1.7 2.5 3.1 4.0 4.8 5.7 6.3 6.9 7.5 8.0 8.6 9.1 9.8 10.5 11.2 11.8 12.3

19.1 cm (7½”) 0 0.6 1.0 1.6 2.4 2.9 3.7 4.5 5.3 5.9 6.5 7.1 7.5 8.1 8.5 9.2 9.9 10.4 11.0 11.7

20.3 cm (8”) 0 0.6 0.9 1.5 2.2 2.8 3.5 4.3 4.9 5.5 6.1 6.6 7.3 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.2 9.8 10.3 10.9

25.4 cm (10”) 0 0.4 0.7 1.1 1.7 2.1 2.7 3.4 3.9 4.4 4.7 5.2 5.5 5.9 6.3 6.7 7.2 7.6 8.1 8.5

Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare

Rate Adjuster Setting

Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare

Birdsfoot, Trefoil, Sudan

Rate Adjuster Setting

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

Spacing

15.2 cm (6”) 0 1.9 3.7 5.8 7.6 9.8 12.0 14.2 16.5 18.8 22 24 26 29 31 34 36 38 41 43

17.8 cm (7”) 0 1.7 3.1 5.0 6.5 8.4 10.3 12.2 14.0 16.1 18.5 20 22 25 27 29 31 33 35 37

19.1 cm (7½”) 0 1.6 2.9 4.7 6.1 7.8 9.6 11.4 13.3 15.1 17.3 19.1 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35

20.3 cm (8”) 0 1.5 2.8 4.4 5.7 7.4 9.1 10.6 12.3 14.1 16.1 17.8 19.6 22 24 25 27 29 30 32

25.4 cm (10”) 0 1.1 2.1 3.5 4.5 5.7 7.1 8.4 9.6 11.1 12.7 14.0 15.5 16.9 18.5 19.7 21 23 24 25

Canola, Ladino Clover, Canary Grass, Timothy

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

Spacing

15.2 cm (6”) 0 1.2 2.4 3.7 5.3 6.8 8.5 10.3 12.0 13.7 15.5 17.4 19.1 21 23 24 26 28 31 33

17.8 cm (7”) 0 1.0 1.9 3.1 4.6 5.8 7.4 8.9 10.3 11.8 13.2 14.9 16.4 17.8 19.5 21 22 25 26 28

19.1 cm (7½”) 0 1.0 1.8 2.9 4.4 5.5 6.8 8.3 9.6 11.0 12.4 14.0 15.4 16.7 18.3 19.7 21 23 25 26

20.3 cm (8”) 0 0.9 1.7 2.8 4.0 5.2 6.4 7.7 9.0 10.3 11.5 13.0 14.3 15.6 17.0 18.4 19.6 21 23 25

25.4 cm (10”) 0 0.7 1.7 2.1 2.8 4.0 5.0 6.1 7.1 8.1 9.1 10.2 11.2 12.2 13.5 14.5 15.5 16.7 18.0 19.3

Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare

Rate Adjuster Setting

Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare

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Red & Sweet Clover, Lespedeza Hulled

Rate Adjuster Setting

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

Spacing

Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare

15.2 cm (6”) 0 1.7 3.8 5.8 8.0 10.1 12.7 14.8 17.1 19.1 21 23 25 27 30 32 34 36 38 40

17.8 cm (7”) 0 1.5 3.3 5.0 6.8 8.6 10.9 12.7 14.7 16.4 18.3 20 22 24 25 28 29 31 33 34

19.1 cm (7½”) 0 1.3 3.0 4.7 6.4 8.1 10.2 11.9 13.8 15.4 17.1 18.7 20 22 24 25 27 29 30 32

20.3 cm (8”) 0 1.2 2.8 4.4 5.9 7.5 9.5 11.1 12.9 14.3 16.0 17.5 18.9 21 22 24 25 27 28 30

25.4 cm (10”) 0 1.0 2.2 3.5 4.7 5.9 7.5 8.7 10.1 11.2 12.6 13.7 14.9 16.1 17.5 18.6 20 21 22 23

Kentucky Blue Grass, Fescue, Annual Rye Grass

Rate Adjuster Setting

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

Spacing

Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare

15.2 cm (6”) 0 0.2 1.3 2.1 3.0 3.7 4.6 5.2 5.8 6.5 7.1 7.6 8.2 8.7 9.3 9.9 10.3 10.9 11.2 11.8

17.8 cm (7”) 0 0.2 1.1 1.8 2.6 3.1 3.9 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.1 6.6 7.1 7.5 8.0 8.4 8.9 9.0 9.6 10.1

19.1 cm (7½”) 0 0.2 1.0 1.7 2.5 3.0 3.7 4.1 4.7 5.2 5.7 6.2 6.6 7.1 7.5 7.8 8.3 8.6 9.1 9.4

20.3 cm (8”) 0 0.2 1.0 1.6 2.2 2.8 3.4 3.9 4.4 4.8 5.4 5.7 6.2 6.6 6.9 7.4 7.7 8.4 8.4 8.9

25.4 cm (10”) 0 0.1 0.8 1.2 1.8 2.2 2.7 3.0 3.5 3.8 4.1 4.5 4.8 5.2 5.5 5.8 6.1 6.4 6.6 6.9

Millet, Reed Canary

Rate Adjuster Setting

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

Spacing

Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare

15.2 cm (6”) 0.4 1.6 2.7 3.9 4.9 6.2 7.3 8.4 9.5 10.6 11.8 12.9 14.0 15.2 16.4 17.5 18.6 19.7 21 21

17.8 cm (7”) 0.4 1.3 2.4 3.4 4.3 5.3 6.3 7.2 8.2 9.1 10.1 11.1 12.0 13.0 14.0 14.9 15.9 16.9 17.8 18.0

19.1 cm (7½”) 0.3 1.3 2.2 3.1 4.0 4.9 5.8 6.7 7.6 8.5 9.4 10.4 11.3 12.2 13.1 14.0 14.9 15.8 16.7 16.9

20.3 cm (8”) 0.3 1.2 2.0 2.9 3.7 4.6 5.5 6.3 7.2 8.0 8.9 9.6 10.5 11.4 12.2 13.1 13.9 14.8 15.6 15.8

25.4 cm (10”) 0.3 0.9 1.6 2.2 2.9 3.6 4.3 4.9 5.6 6.3 6.9 7.6 8.3 9.0 9.6 10.3 11.0 11.7 12.2 12.9

Orchard Grass

Rate Adjuster Setting

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

Spacing

Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare

15.2 cm (6”) 0 0 0.3 0.8 1.0 1.5 1.7 2.2 2.7 3.1 3.7 3.9 4.4 4.9 5.4 5.6 6.2 6.4 6.8 7.1

17.8 cm (7”) 0 0 0.2 0.7 0.8 1.2 1.5 1.9 2.4 2.7 3.1 3.4 3.8 4.1 4.6 4.8 5.3 5.6 5.8 6.1

19.1 cm (7½”) 0 0 0.2 0.6 0.8 1.2 1.3 1.8 2.1 2.6 2.9 3.1 3.6 3.9 4.4 4.5 4.9 5.2 5.5 5.7

20.3 cm (8”) 0 0 0.2 0.6 0.8 1.1 1.2 1.7 2.0 2.4 2.8 2.9 3.3 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.6 4.8 5.2 5.4

25.4 cm (10”) 0 0 0.1 0.4 0.6 0.9 1.0 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.9 3.1 3.4 3.6 3.7 4.0 4.1

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Metric Fertilizer Rate Charts

Fertilizer

2014+

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

Rate Adjuster Setting

Row Spacing Application Rate - Kilograms per Hectare*

15.2 cm (6 in.) 10 15 28 54 75 100 126 147 173 194 221 244 262 293 313 327 340 343 345

17.8 cm (7 in.) 10 15 26 46 64 87 106 124 147 166 185 206 223 248 263 276 287 290 293

19.1 cm (7.5 in.) 8 12 22 43 61 81 100 118 138 155 176 195 210 234 250 262 271 275 277

20.3 cm (8 in.) 8 12 22 40 56 77 94 110 129 146 164 183 197 219 232 245 253 256 259

25.4 cm (10 in.) 6 9 18 33 45 61 75 89 103 117 132 147 157 176 187 196 204 205 207

*Based on 1.04 kg/liter.

Fertilizer

2013-

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

Rate Adjuster Setting

Row Spacing Application Rate - Kilograms per Hectare*

15.2 cm (6 in.) 17 26 35 54 72 98 122 140 157 188 219 235 252 278 303 331 359 387 414

17.8 cm (7 in.) 15 22 29 43 61 83 104 119 133 160 186 201 214 236 258 281 305 328 352

19.1 cm (7.5 in.) 13 20 27 41 57 76 98 112 126 150 175 188 202 222 242 265 287 309 331

20.3 cm (8 in.) 12 19 26 40 54 69 92 105 118 141 164 177 189 208 228 248 269 290 310

25.4 cm (10 in.) 10 16 21 33 43 58 74 84 94 113 131 141 151 167 182 198 217 232 248

*Based on 1.04 kg/liter.

Density Conversion Chart

The fertilizer meter rate charts are based on fertilizer with a density of 65 pounds per cubic foot (1.04 kilograms per
liter). If you are applying fertilizer of a different density, use the following table to convert application rate.

Dry Fertilizer Density Adjustment

Pounds/Cubic-Foot

Kilograms/Liter

Conversion Factor

Pounds/Cubic-Foot

Kilograms/Liter

Conversion Factor

45 50 55 60

0.72 0.80 0.88 0.96

1.44 1.30 1.18 1.08

65 70 75 80

1.04 1.12 1.20 1.28

1.00 0.93 0.87 0.81

34755

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

100 x 0.87 = 87

Adjust drill to the setting closest to 87 pounds per acre.

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Warranty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Index

A

address, Great Plains ........................ 11

adjustments ........................................ 32

amber reflectors ................................... 6

angle of cut ........................................ 49

B

blue, hose grip.................................... 16

bolt, shear .......................................... 57

C

capacities ........................................... 64

cap, grease seal ................................. 57

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

checklists

pre-setup ...................................... 12

pre-start ........................................ 23

chemicals ............................................. 4

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

color code, hose .......................... 16

contact Great Plains ........................... 11

conventional till................................... 10

covered models .................................. 10

customer service ................................ 11

cylinder symbols ......................... 16,17

,17

D

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

daytime reflectors ................................. 7

decal replacement ................................ 6

decals

caution

PP-HC-MF-24 & 30 .................. 9

tire damage hazard................... 8

notice

lift cyl operating instructions ..... 9

warning

falling hazard ............................ 8

negative tongue weight............. 7

speed ........................................ 8

decal, safety ......................................... 6

definitions .................................... 10

directions ............................................ 10

disposal, chemical ................................ 4

dual marker ........................................ 28

,11

E

email, Great Plains ............................. 11

F

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

folding.......................................... 24, 26

G

gauge wheel turnbuckle ..................... 21

gray, hose grip ....................................16

grease seal cap .................................. 57

green .................................................. 16

H

height, hitch ................................. 20, 22

height, tool bar ......................19, 21,45

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

hitch height .................................. 20, 22

hitching .............................................. 13

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

I

inflation .............................................. 68

intended usage .................................. 10

L

leaks .................................................... 2

left-hand, defined ............................... 10

leveling hitch pin .................................. 3

lights .................................................... 3

M

maintenance ...................................... 55

marker .......................................... 57

maintenance safety.............................. 5

marker operation................................ 28

marker shear bolt ............................... 57

Material Safety Data Sheet ................ 23

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

model number .................................... 11

MSDS ................................................ 23

M8x1.25 Class 8.8 ............................. 57

,16, 23, 55

N

Note, defined ..................................... 10

NOTICE, defined .........................10, 11

nuisance shears................................. 57

O

orientation rose .................................. 10

owner assistance ............................... 11

P

parking ............................................... 31

phone number, GP ............................ 11

planting depth adjustments ................ 33

protective equipment ........................... 2

R

red reflectors ........................................ 7

reflectors

amber ............................................. 6

daytime .......................................... 7

red .................................................. 7

SMV ............................................... 6

reflectors, safety .................................. 6

repair parts ........................................ 11

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

right-hand, defined ............................. 10

S

safety chain.......................................... 2

safety decal.......................................... 6

safety information ................................ 1

safety symbol ....................................... 1

seed flap ............................................ 56

Seed-Lok® ......................................... 62

serial number ..................................... 11

setup .................................................. 12

initial ............................................. 12

pre-planting .................................. 12

seasonal....................................... 12

shutdown .............................................. 4

SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) .................6

specifications ...................................... 64

sprocket arrangements.......................45

storage .......................................... 4,31

support ............................................... 11

symbol, safety ...................................... 1

T

tables

adjustments ..................................32

document family ........................... 10

hose color code ..................... 16

models covered ............................10

torque values ................................67

troubleshooting

population ...............................52

threaded stud ..................................... 22

tire inflation ......................................... 68

tires ...................................................... 4

top slide cylinder.................................22

torque

fastener......................................... 67

towing vehicle capability .....................27

transport .............................................27

transport speed .................................... 3

two markers out ..................................28

,17

U

URLs, tires..........................................68

W

WARNING, defined ..............................1

warranty....................................... 68, 81

weight, planter .................................... 27

welding .................................................5

width of the mark ................................49

wing fold hydraulics .....................19, 21

Numerics

113-196A, marker...............................61

113-197A, marker...............................61

113-200A, marker...............................61

113-201A, marker...............................61

13 mph ................................................. 3

2SF24/30 .............................. 10, 64, 65

2SF24-2810 ....................................... 10

2SF24-3608 ....................................... 10

2SF24-3875 ....................................... 10

2SF24-4007 ....................................... 10

2SF24-4806 ....................................... 10

2SF30-4875 ....................................... 10

2SF30-5207 ....................................... 10

2SF30-6006 ....................................... 10

20 mph ................................................. 3

22 kph .................................................. 3

32 kph .................................................. 3

401-923M, manual ............................. 10

401-923P, manual............................... 10

8R19.5 LT ...........................................68

802-012C, bolt .................................... 57

803-011C, nut.....................................57

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818-019C, decal................................... 7

818-020C, decal................................... 8

818-043C, decal................................... 9

818-055C, reflector .............................. 6

818-188C, decal ...................................8

818-587C, decal ...................................9

838-102C, decal ...................................8

838-265C, reflector ...............................6

838-266C, reflector .............................. 7

838-267C, reflector .............................. 7

890-840C, Keeton ..............................62

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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.

Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060

Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA