Great Plains 2SNG30 Operator Manual
Operator’s Manual
2SNG24 & 2SNG30
24’ & 30’ 2-Section Native Grass
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent
instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and
!
the lives of others depend on it!
Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Description of Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Intended Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Models Covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Assembly Instructions & Set Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Assembling The Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tractor Draw Bar Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tractor Hydraulic Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hydraulic Hose Hookup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Bleeding Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Bleeding the Lifting Hydraulic System. . . . . 19
Bleeding Folding Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Leveling the Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Transport Wheel Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Gauge Wheel Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Box Alignment Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Pull Bar Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Drill Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
LIfting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Unfolding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Press Wheel Depth Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 28
Disk Opener Spring Pressure Setting . . . . . 28
Drill Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Operating Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Maintenance and Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Torque Values Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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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.
Important Safety Information
!
1
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.
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
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Be Familiar with Safety Decals
▲ Read and understand “Safety Decals,” page 6,
thoroughly.
▲ Read all instructions noted on the decals.
Keep Riders Off Machinery
Riders obstruct the operator’s view. Riders could
be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate equipment.
▲ Keep all bystanders away from machine dur-
ing operation.
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Lower drill, put tractor in park, turn off engine,
and remove the key.
▲ Secure drill using blocks and supports pro-
vided.
▲ Detach and store drill in an area where chil-
dren normally do not play.
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Slow-moving tractors and towed implements can
create a hazard when driven on public roads.
They are difficult to see, especially at night.
▲ Use flashing warning lights and turn signals
whenever driving on public roads.
▲ Use lights and devices provided with imple-
ment.
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Transport Machinery Safely
Maximum transport speed for implement is 20
mph. Some rough terrains require a slower
speed. Sudden 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,” page 35.
Important Safety Information
3
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the
skin, causing serious injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic lines.
▲ Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT
BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks.
▲ Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or
goggles when working with hydraulic systems.
▲ If an accident occurs, see a doctor immedi-
ately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be
surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.
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Practice Safe Maintenance
▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Use
proper tools and equipment. Refer to this manual for additional information.
▲ Work in a clean, dry area.
▲ Lower the 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.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
OFF
▲ Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambu-
lance, hospital and fire department near
phone.
Wear Protective Equipment
▲ Wear protective clothing and equipment.
▲ Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for
the job. Avoid loose-fitting clothing.
▲ Because prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss,
wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
▲ Because operating equipment safely requires
your full attention, avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery.
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Handle Chemicals Properly
Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use can seriously injure persons, animals,
plants, soil and property.
▲ Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s
instructions.
▲ Wear protective clothing.
▲ Handle all chemicals with care.
▲ Avoid inhaling smoke from any type of chemi-
cal fire.
▲ Store or dispose of unused chemicals as
specified by chemical manufacturer.
Use A Safety Chain
▲ Use a safety chain to help control drawn
machinery should it separate from tractor
drawbar.
Important Safety Information
5
▲ Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or
greater than the gross weight of towed
machinery.
▲ Attach chain to tractor drawbar support or
other specified anchor location. Allow only
enough slack in chain to permit turning.
▲ Replace chain if any links or end fittings are
broken, stretched or damaged.
▲ Do not use safety chain for towing.
Tire Safety
Tire changing can be dangerous and should be
performed by trained personnel using correct
tools and equipment.
▲ When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and
extension hose long enough for you to stand
to one side–not in front of or over tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available.
▲ When removing and installing wheels, use
wheel-handling equipment adequate for
weight involved.
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Safety At All Times
Thoroughly read and understand the instructions
in this manual before operation. Read all instructions noted on the safety decals.
▲ Be familiar with all drill functions.
▲ Operate machinery from the driver’s seat only.
▲ Do not leave drill unattended with tractor
engine running.
▲ Do not dismount a moving tractor. Dismount-
ing a moving tractor could cause serious injury
or death.
▲ Do not stand between the tractor and drill dur-
ing hitching.
▲ Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
power-driven parts.
▲ Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entangle-
ment with moving parts.
▲ Make sure all persons are clear of working
area.
▲ Do not turn tractor too tightly, causing drill to
ride up on wheels. This could cause personal
injury or equipment damage.
Safety Decals
Your implement comes equipped with all safety
decals in place. They were designed to help you
safely operate your implement.
▲ Read and follow decal directions.
▲ Keep all safety decals clean and legible.
▲ Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order
new decals from your Great Plains dealer.
Refer to this section for proper decal placement.
▲ When ordering new parts or components, also
request corresponding safety decals.
▲ To install new decals:
1. 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.
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Important Safety Information
818-003C
Slow Moving Vehicle Sign
Left-hand box, inside panel
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838-266C
Red Reflectors
Inside ends of walkboards and boxes; four
decals total
838-265C
Amber Reflectors
Outside ends of walkboards; left and right
side on rear of walkboards; six decals total
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Daytime Reflectors
Inside ends of boxes; two decals total
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818-078C
Caution FP-HC-MF-24&3
Drill tongue
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818-188C
Warning Excessive
Speed Hazard
Drill tongue
818-020C
Tire Damage Hazard
Drill tongue jack
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818-043C
Lift cylinders operating instructions
Drill tongue
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818-019C
Warning Neg Tongue Wt
Drill tongue jack
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818-518C
Moving Chain Hazard
Also found on Small Seeds Attachment, Na-
tive Grass
838-102C
Falling Hazard
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Caution Tire 52 PSI
Transport-wheel rims; four decals total
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13734
838-467C
Decal Underside of Lid, Small Seeds Box
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21839
838-428C
Important to prevent damage
838-634C
Important for native grass mix only
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