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3N-4010HDA

3-Section 40-Foot No-Till Air Drill Implement

Manufacturing, Inc.

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Read the operator 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!

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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents Index

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

Introduction ................................................................11

Document Family .........................................................11

Description of Unit ........................................................11

Intended Usage ........................................................11

Models Covered .......................................................11

Using This Manual........................................................12

Definitions................................................................. 12

Owner Assistance ........................................................13

Preparation and Setup ...............................................14

Pre-Setup Checklist......................................................14

Hitching to Tractor ........................................................14

Tractor Electrical Connections .....................................16

Cart Connections...................................................... 16

Tractor Hydraulic Hose Hookup ................................... 17

Sump First and Last .................................................17

Fan Priority ...............................................................17

Cart Hydraulics.........................................................17

Hydraulic Charge..........................................................19

Drill Level......................................................................19

Hitch Air Cart ................................................................19

Connect Seed Hoses ...................................................19

Install Seed Monitor Terminal.......................................20

Marker Setup................................................................21

Initial Marker Extension ............................................21

Operating Instructions...............................................22

General Description......................................................22

Planting Operation.................................................... 22

Pre-Start Checklist .......................................................22

Raising and Lowering (Lift)...........................................23

Raising .....................................................................23

Lowering...................................................................23

Re-phasing Lift System ............................................24

Fold Selector Valve ..................................................24

Folding..........................................................................25

Unfolding ...................................................................... 26

Transport ......................................................................27

Pre-Transport Checklist............................................ 28

Fan Speed................................................................29

Recommended Fan Speeds.................................29

Marker Operation .........................................................29

Set Selector Valve....................................................29

Single Marker Operation...........................................30

Dual Marker Operation .............................................30

Field Operations........................................................... 31

Final Field Checklist ................................................. 31

Planting Sequence ................................................... 31

Planting .................................................................... 31

Seed Monitor............................................................31

Parking......................................................................... 32

Storage ........................................................................ 32

Adjustments ............................................................... 33

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

Opener Frame Height .................................................. 34

Frame-Mounted Coulters ............................................. 34

Frame Height - Frame Mounted Coulters ................ 34

Individual Frame-Mounted Coulter Depth ................ 36

Frame-Mounted Coulter Force.................................37

Frame Height without Frame-Mounted Coulters.......... 38

Frame Weights............................................................. 40

Available Down Force .............................................. 40

10HD Series Row Unit Adjustments ............................ 41

Unit-Mounted Coulter Adjustments .......................... 42

Row Unit Down Pressure ......................................... 44

Row Unit Down Pressure ......................................... 45

10HDP Series Down-Pressure............................. 45

Disk Blade Adjustments ........................................... 46

Seed Firmer Adjustments......................................... 47

Press Wheel Adjustments ........................................ 48

Marker Adjustments ..................................................... 49

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

Troubleshooting......................................................... 50

Maintenance and Lubrication ................................... 53

Bleeding Hydraulics ..................................................... 54

Bleeding Lift Hydraulics............................................ 54

Bleeding Fold and Lock Cylinder Hydraulics............ 54

Adjusting Fold Cylinders .............................................. 55

Leveling Drill ................................................................ 56

Side-to-Side Level....................................................56

Front-to-Back Level..................................................57

Section Alignment .................................................... 58

Tongue Spacer Block................................................... 59

Implement Lift Switch................................................... 60

Seed Flap Replacement .............................................. 61

Marker Maintenance .................................................... 61

Bleeding Marker Hydraulics ..................................... 61

Marker Speed........................................................... 62

Marker Chain Length................................................ 62

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.

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Trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: Singulator Plus, Swath Command, Terra-Tine.

Registered Trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include:

Air-Pro, Clear-Shot, Discovator, Great Plains, Land Pride, MeterCone, Nutri-Pro, Seed-Lok, Solid Stand,

Terra-Guard, Turbo-Chisel, Turbo-Chopper, Turbo Max, Turbo-Till, Ultra-Till, Ver ti-Till, Whirlﬁlter, Yield-Pro.

Brand and Product Names that appear and are owned by others are trademarks of their respective owners.

Printed in the United States of America

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Marker Shear Bolt Replacement.............................. 63

Lubrication ................................................................... 64

Options ....................................................................... 69

Blockage Detector........................................................ 69

Coulters........................................................................ 69

Unit-Mounted Coulters ............................................. 69

Frame-Mounted Coulters ......................................... 70

Coulter Tines............................................................ 70

Hitches ......................................................................... 71

Flat Fold Markers ......................................................... 71

Seed Firmers ............................................................... 72

Seed-Lok® Seed Firmer .......................................... 72

Keeton Seed Firmer................................................. 72

Dual Weight Kit ............................................................ 73

Press Wheels............................................................... 73

Appendix .....................................................................74

Specifications and Capacities.......................................74

Tire Inflation Chart ........................................................74

Torque Values Chart ....................................................75

Hydraulic Diagrams ......................................................76

Lift and Fold Hydraulics ............................................76

Lock Cylinder Hydraulics ..........................................77

Left Marker Hydraulics..............................................78

Right Marker Hydraulics ...........................................78

Opener Hose Routing...................................................79

Port Assignments, 10in (25.4cm) Drill ......................79

Port Assignments, 7.5in (19.2cm) Drill .....................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.

Be Familiar with Safety Decals

▲ Read and understand “Safety Reﬂectors and 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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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, seek immediate medical attention

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 drawbar.

▲ 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.

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 when fold-

ing/unfolding, raising/lowering markers, raising/lowering

openers, and transporting.

Check for Overhead Lines

Drill markers contacting overhead electrical lines can introduce lethal voltage levels on drill and tractor frames. A person touching almost any metal part can complete the circuit to ground, resulting in serious injury or death. At higher voltages, electrocution can occur without direct contact.

▲ Avoid overhead lines during seed loading/unloading and

marker operations.

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Use Safety Lights and Devices

Slow-moving tractors and towed drills 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 driv-

ing on public roads.

▲ Use lights and devices provided with the drill.

Transport Machinery Safely

Maximum transport speed for drill is 20 mph (32 kph). Rough terrains may require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset.

▲ Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). 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 national, regional and local laws.

▲ Follow your tractor manual recommendations for maximum

hitch loads. Insufﬁcient weight on tractor steering wheels will result in loss of control.

▲ 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 74.

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 hear-

ing 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.

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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 manufacturer’s instructions.

▲ Wear protective clothing.

▲ Handle all chemicals with care.

▲ Avoid inhaling smoke from any type of chemical ﬁre.

▲ Never drain, rinse or wash dispensers within 100 feet (30m)

of a freshwater source, nor at a car wash.

▲ Store or dispose of unused chemicals as speciﬁed by chemi-

cal manufacturer.

▲ Dispose of empty chemical containers properly. Laws gen-

erally require power rinsing or rinsing three times, followed

by perforation of the container to prevent re-use.

Shutdown and Storage

▲ Clean out and safely store or dispose of residual chemicals.

▲ Secure drill using blocks and transport locks.

Lock up openers.

▲ Store in an area where children normally do not play.

Practice Safe Maintenance

▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools

and equipment. Refer to this manual for additional informa-

tion.

▲ Work in a clean, dry area.

▲ 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.

▲ 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.

OFF

▲ Remove all tools and unused parts from drill before opera-

tion.

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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.

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.

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. Dismounting a moving

tractor could cause serious injury or death.

▲ 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 mov-

ing parts.

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

drill. 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.

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Safety Reﬂectors and Decals

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

▲ 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 cor-

responding safety decals.

To install new decals:

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

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

being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal.

Red Reﬂectors

838-266C

rear face, outside ends, rear casters; 2 total

Amber Reﬂectors

838-265C

rear face, inside ends, wing tower tool bars, rear face, outside ends, wing tower tool bars, outside face of wing end plates; 6 total

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Daytime Reﬂectors

838-267C

rear face, rear casters, inboard of red reﬂectors; 2 total

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Danger: Cannot Read English

818-557C

On outside of left tongue near hitch; 1 total

Danger: Pinch/Crush Hazard

818-590C

On outside of left tongue near hitch; 1 total

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Warning: Pinch/Crush Hazard

818-045C

inside and outside faces, all caster pivots; 8 total

Warning: Excessive Speed Hazard

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

On outside of left tongue near hitch; 1 total

Warning: High Pressure Fluid

818-339C

On outside of left tongue near hitch; 1 total

818-188C Rev. C

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Warning Marker Pinch Point (Option)

818-579C

on either side of inner marker arm, two each marker installed; 2 or 4 total

Warning Overhead Marker (Option)

818-580C

on either side of inner marker arm, two each marker installed; 2 or 4 total

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Caution: Tires Not A Step

818-398C

Top face, each side of rockshaft; 2 total

Caution: General

818-587C

On outside of left tongue near hitch; 1 total

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Caution: 85 PSI Tire Pressure

848-147C

On rim of each wheel; 6 total

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Introduction

Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. Your 3-Section 40-Foot No-Till Air Drill Implement has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine.

Document Family

196-444M Operator Manual (this document) 196-444P 3N-4010HDA Parts Manual 167-085B Seed Rate Manual 167-085M Air Cart Operator Manual 110011445 DICKEY-john Air Cart Operator 110011461 3N40 QUICKSTART GUIDE

Description of Unit

The 3N-4010HDA is a pull-type 3-section folding drill intended to pull, and take seed from, a trailing ADC-2350B air cart. The drill has a working width of 40 feet (12.2m). The drill has 10HD Series Heavy Duty parallel-arm double disk openers. The opener disks make a seed bed, and seed tubes mounted between the disks place seed in the furrow. Press wheels following the opener disks close the furrow and gauge opener seeding depth. Each opener body is independently adjustable for both for seeding depth and row unit down-force.

Intended Usage

Use this drill to seed production-agriculture crops in no till or minimum tillage applications. Do not modify the drill for use with attachments, accessories or uses other than those speciﬁed by Great Plains.

Figure 1

3N-4010HDA and Air Cart

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Models Covered

3N-4010HDA: 3N-4010HDA-4810 (10in / 24cm) 3N-4010HDA-6675 (7.5in / 19cm)

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Using This Manual

This manual familiarizes you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efﬁcient operation.

The information in this manual is current at printing. Some parts may change to assure top performance.

Deﬁnitions

The following terms are used throughout this manual.

Right-hand and left-hand as used in this manual are determined by facing the direction the machine will travel while in use unless otherwise stated.

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Paragraphs in this format present a crucial point of information related to the current topic.

Figure 2

Left/Right Notation

Read and follow the directions to:

- remain safe,

- avoid serious damage to equipment and

- ensure desired field results.

Note: Paragraphs in this format provide useful informa-

tion related to the current topic.

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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 3

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

Record your drill model and serial number here for quick reference:

Model Number:__________________________

Serial Number: __________________________

Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisﬁed with your new drill. 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.

For further assistance write to:

Figure 3

Serial Number Plate

27179

Product Support

Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department

PO Box 5060

Salina, KS 67402-5060

785-823-3276

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Preparation and Setup

This section helps you prepare your tractor and drill for use. Before using the drill in the ﬁeld, you must hitch the drill to a suitable tractor and also setup the drill.

Pre-Setup Checklist

1. Read and understand “Important Safety Information” on page 1.

2. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts are tight, and cotter pins are spread.

3. Check that all grease ﬁttings are in place and lubricated. See “Lubrication” on page 64.

4. Check that all safety decals and reﬂectors are correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged. See “Safety Reﬂectors and Decals” on page 6.

5. Inﬂate tires to pressure recommended and tighten wheel bolts as speciﬁed. “Appendix” on page 74.

Hitching to Tractor

Crushing Hazard:

You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed between the tractor and drill. Do not stand or place any part of your body between machines being hitched. Stop tractor engine and set park brake before installing hitch pin.

Choose a drill-hitch option (page 71) that is compatible with your tractor drawbar.

The 3N-4010HDA has three hitch options:

• a clevis hitch,

• a small-hole, single-strap hitch or;

• a large-hole, single-strap hitch.

Always use a locking-style hitch pin sized to match the holes in the hitch and drawbar, and at least 1 in diameter.

⁄

in (3.8cm)

Figure 4

Hitch Options

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Refer to Figure 5

1. Adjust the drill hitch to match your tractor-drawbar height, using crank of tongue jack on side of tongue.

Note: The precise height is not critical, as the drill leveling

is set at the mainframe and is independent of tongue level.

Note: The hitch may be mounted inverted if necessary,

but always have two (2) bolts in two holes of both tongue and hitch.

2. Securely attach safety chain to an anchor on a tractor capable of pulling the drill.

Refer to Figure 6

3. Use crank to raise jack foot. Remove pin and jack.

4. Store jack on top of tongue.

Figure 5

Drill Hitched

Figure 6

Jack in Storage Location

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Tractor Electrical Connections

Refer to Figure 7

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

Refer to Figure 8

Mate the tractor and drill 9-pin seed monitor connectors at the hitch.

If this is the ﬁrst connection, it may ﬁrst be necessary to install the seed monitor terminal in the tractor cab. See page 20.

Cart Connections

There are also electrical connections between the drill and trailing air cart. The steps for making these connections are detailed in the air cart Operator manual.

Figure 7

Lighting Connector

Figure 8

Seed Monitor Connector

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Tractor Hydraulic Hose Hookup

High Pressure Fluid Hazard:

Only trained personnel should work on system hydraulics!

Escaping ﬂuid under pressure can have sufﬁcient pressure to 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 leaks. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems. If an accident occurs, seek immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this type of injury.

Refer to Figure 9

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.

1. Connect sump return line.

2. Connect pass-through fan hoses to circuit designated for hydraulic-motor control.

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

4. Connect fold/marker hoses to tractor remote valve.

5. Connect lock hoses to tractor remote valve.

Sump First and Last

Seals in the hydraulic fan motor can be damaged if the return line is pressurized. Always connect the SUMP hose ﬁrst and disconnect it last. The sump hose has a larger (1.06in) quick-connect coupling.

The hose, and large connector, labeled SUMP refers to high volume hydraulic motor return and should always be connected to the port on the tractor capable of handling high volume low pressure return oil. DO NOT connect this line to low volume case drain lines or low volume sump lines on the tractor. See tractor manufactures recommendations for high volume hydraulic motor return.

Figure 9

Color Coded Hose Grips

Color Hydraulic Function

Blue Drill Lift Cylinders

Drill: Fold Cylinders

Gray

Yellow

Orange Drill: Lock Cylinders

via selector valve if installed to:

Optional: Markers

Drill: <no function>

pass-through to

Cart: Fan and Auger

(Extend side of circuit only)

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Drill: <no function>

<none>

Fan Priority

If your tractor has a priority circuit for hydraulic motors, connect the auger/fan (Yellow) to this circuit. The fan uses only the Extend side of this circuit (return ﬂow is via Sump line).

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Cart Hydraulics

There is also a hydraulic connection between the drill and trailing air cart. The steps for making this connection are detailed in the air cart Operator manual.

pass-through to

Cart: Sump: Fan/Auger Return

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Older Style Hoses with Color Ties

Refer to Figure 10

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.

To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit, refer to plastic 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.

Figure 10

Older Style Hoses with Label

Color Hydraulic Function

Blue Drill Lift Cylinders

Drill: Fold Cylinders

White

Yellow

Orange Drill: Lock Cylinders

<none>

via selector valve if installed to:

Optional: Markers

Drill: <no function>

pass-through to

Cart: Fan and Auger

(Extend side of circuit only)

Drill: <no function>

pass-through to

Cart: Sump: Fan/Auger Return

817-348c

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Hydraulic Charge

The hydraulic system was fully charged and bled when the drill left the factory. If any changes were made prior to delivery (such as installing markers), or there is any question about the status of the system, see “Bleeding Hydraulics” on page 54.

After some use, it is normal for the lift cylinders to get out of phase. If one or more sections are not fully lifting, or are lifting to different heights, see “Re-phasing Lift

System” on page 24.

Drill Level

A new drill has been aligned at the factory and should not require adjustment prior to ﬁrst use. Level needs to be checked periodically, and possibly adjusted.

See “Leveling Drill” on page 56

•“Side-to-Side Level” on page 56

•“Front-to-Back Level” on page 57

•“Section Alignment” on page 58

Hitch Air Cart

Consult the air cart Operator manual for detailed instructions on hitching. Secure pintle hitch before making seed hose connections.

Connect Seed Hoses

Refer to Figure 11

Inspect the gasket on the cart side of the bulkhead and replace if not intact.

Making sure that neither hose bundle is rotated, mate the air cart and drill main seed tube bulkheads.

Secure them with the latches.

Make electrical and hydraulic connections at bulkhead.

Attach safety chain.

Figure 11

Cart-Drill Bulkheads

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Install Seed Monitor Terminal

The ADC2350B cart’s standard seed monitor system includes a virtual terminal that must be mounted in the tractor cab. As supplied by DICKEY-john, the kit includes an “H” bracket for any modules, and a ball swivel for mounting the bracket in the tractor.

Mount the modules so that they are easy to observe during planting, but do not interfere with safe operation of the tractor in the ﬁeld or on public roads.

The ball swivel includes four 10-32 screws. You or your dealer must provide the mounting holes for the screws. Your dealer may have alternate suction cup or clamping brackets available if you prefer to avoid drilling holes.

See the DICKEY-john manual for harness connections. The monitor needs to be conﬁgured with information about your air drill, after hitching and electrical connections. See “Setup Seed Monitor for Air Drill” in air cart Operator manual.

Once conﬁgured for your air drill and your material, the seed monitor performs the following functions:

On the Air Cart:

• Fan Speed monitoring

• Hopper material level monitoring

• Hopper air pressure monitoring

• Meter rate monitoring

• Ground speed monitoring

Figure 12

Terminal and Mount Hardware

On the Drill:

• Drill lift switch monitoring

• Seed ﬂow blockage detection (optional)

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Marker Setup

If markers were ordered with the drill, they were factory-installed. If they were ordered separately, install them now, per the instructions included with the markers.

1. Review “Marker Operation” on page 29.

2. Bleed the marker circuit. See “Bleeding Marker Hydraulics” on page 61.

3. If you know that your conditions require a speciﬁc marker disk orientation, change it now. See “Marker Disk Adjustment” on page 49.

4. Adjust marker speed. See “Marker Speed” on page 62.

5. Set the initial marker extension, below.

6. Fold the markers.

Initial Marker Extension

Marker Extension is the distance from the centerline of the outboard row unit on each side to the centerline of the mark left in the ground by the marker.

The 3N-4010HDA is symmetrical, and the values are the same on each side and independent of next pass direction. On a dual-marker drill, set each side.

To change marker extension:

If this is not the ﬁrst adjustment to marker length.

1. Position drill on level ground and lower to planting position.

2. Fully extend a marker.

3. If you plan to change the marker blade angle or invert the blade, make that adjustment now (see page 49).

4. Pull forward several feet to leave a mark.

5. Sighting along a line parallel to a tool bar, measure the distance from the outside row unit centerline (opener discs or furrow) to the mark. If the distance matches the suggested value above, no marker extension adjustment is needed.

253.25 in

643.3 cm

Figure 13 - Marker Extension

for 7.5in (19.5cm) Rows

245.0 in

622.3 cm

Figure 14

Marker Extension for

10in (25.4cm) Rows

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6. Loosen U-bolt nuts securing outer marker tube .

7. Slide the tube in or out to change extension. Secure the nuts.

1 2

Figure 15

Adjust Marker Extension

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8. Pull forward and re-measure new mark. Return to step 6 if further adjustment is needed.

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Operating Instructions

This section covers general operating procedures. It assumes that Setup items have been completed for both drill and air cart.

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

General Description

Drill hydraulic functions (except fold and markers) are on separate circuits for lift, lock, and air cart. The Fold circuit may be shared, if optional Markers are present and a selector valve is installed.

Field operations are entirely controlled from the tractor cab. Setup and loading operations require setting valve handles on the drill and air cart.

Planting Operation

Via an adjustable lift switch on the drill, the 3N-4010HDA controls the meter drive clutch on the air cart, turning it on and off as the drill is lowered and raised.

Seed is delivered to the row units by air, powered by the fan on the air cart. Seed rate is determined by air cart setup, and the cart meter rate self-adjusts for changes in ground speed. Seeding stops when motion stops or the drill is raised.

The metered seed is carried by air through the hoses to the distribution towers on the drill. These towers then divide the air and seed into individual rows.

Seeding depth and furrow coverage are controlled by row unit down pressure and depth adjustments.

Pre-Start Checklist

❑ Lubricate the drill as indicated under Lubrication,

“Maintenance and Lubrication” on page 53.

❑ Check the tires for proper inﬂation according to “Tire

Inﬂation Chart” on page 74.

❑ Check for worn or damaged parts and repair or

replace before going to the ﬁeld.

❑ Check all nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten bolts as

speciﬁed on “Torque Values Chart” on page 75

❑ Check drill lift switch on drill ❑ Complete all pre-start checklist items on the air cart.

Figure 16

Selector Valve Locations

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Raising and Lowering (Lift)

The drill Lift function is used only when the drill is unfolded. The drill must be fully lifted and locked when folded.

When unfolded, the lift function is used for headland turns, adjustments and maintenance, and in preparation for folding.

Raising

1. Operate the tractor lever for the Lift circuit to fully extend the lift cylinders. Set lever to Neutral to hold at lift. If raising for turns or short ﬁeld moves, lift is complete.

2. If lifting for adjustments, maintenance or in preparation for Fold, install lift locks.

Lift Locks

Refer to Figure 17

3. Remove lock channels from storage locations on the rockshaft.

4. Install lock channels over extended lift cylinder rods. Six cylinder rods total.

Lowering

Lower drill only when fully unfolded.

1. Extend lift cylinders to fully raised (in case cylinders have settled against lock channels). Set circuit lever to neutral.

2. Remove lock channels and stow them at their storage locations.

3. Retract lift cylinders and fully lower drill.

Figure 17

Rear Lift Cylinder Lock

Figure 18

Rockshaft Lock Channel

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Re-phasing Lift System

Over a period of normal use the cylinders may get out of phase. This will cause some drill sections to run higher than others. To rephase cylinders:

1. Raise the drill completely and hold the hydraulic remote lever on for several seconds until all cylinders are fully extended. Do this every 3 or 4 times you raise drill out of ground.

2. When all cylinders are fully extended, momentarily reverse hydraulic remote lever to Retract height (6.3cm) to maintain levelness.

⁄

Fold Selector Valve

If optional markers are installed the hydraulic circuit is shared with the fold cylinders. A selector valve on the drill switches the circuit between Fold and Markers.

Refer to Figure 20 (a front view of the valve set for Marker operations)

The drill selector valve is located on the left wing tool bar near the tongue drawbar.

Figure 19

Lock Channel Storage

Figure 20

Fold/Marker Selector Valve

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Folding

Pinch Point and Crushing Hazard:

To prevent serious injury or death:

▲ Always use transport locks when drill is folded.

▲ Fold only if hydraulics are bled free of air and fully charged

with hydraulic oil.

▲ Stay away from frame sections when they are being raised

or lowered.

▲ Keep away and keep others away when folding or unfolding

drill.

Fold the drill on level ground with the tractor in neutral.

The hitch-to-hitch length of the 3N-4010HDA increases by 12 feet (3.7m) during folding. Allow at least 12 feet (3.7m) of clearance ahead of and behind the complete air drill assembly when folding.

Figure 21 Tool Bar & Transport

Lock Cylinders

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Tractor can move forward during folding, if tractor is in neutral with brakes released.

Center section of drill, and hitched air cart, can move backward during folding if tractor is in Park, has brakes set, or otherwise cannot move.

1. Raise drill with lift cylinders until cylinders are fully extended.

2. Install lift locks. See “Raising” on page 23.

3. Set the drill Fold/Marker selector valve to the Fold cylinder circuit. See “Fold Selector Valve” on page 24

4. Retract the Lock cylinder circuit lever to: disengage the tool bar lock, disengage swivel locks, disengage caster locks, and enable the self-latching transport lock. Set circuit to neutral.

5. Extend the Fold cylinder circuit lever to slowly fold wings forward. The transport lock automatically captures the right wing tool bar for transport.

Note: It may be necessary to ease forward slightly with

the tractor to assist wings in folding completely.

Figure 22

Swivel Lock Cylinder

Figure 23

Caster Lock Cylinder

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Unfolding

To prevent serious injury or death:

▲ Always use transport locks when drill is folded.

▲ Fold only if hydraulics are bled free of air and fully charged

with hydraulic oil.

▲ Stay away from frame sections when they are being raised

or lowered.

▲ Keep away and keep others away when folding or unfolding

drill.

Unfold the drill on level ground with the tractor transmission in neutral.

The hitch-to-hitch length of the 3N-4010HDA decreases by 12 feet (3.7m) during unfolding. Keep all persons away from all drill wheels, and the air cart wheels during unfolding.

Tractor can move backward during folding, if tractor is in neutral with brakes released.

Center section of drill, and hitched air cart, can move forward during folding if tractor is in Park, has brakes set, or otherwise cannot move.

1. If markers are installed, check that the Fold/Marker selector valve is set to the Fold cylinder circuit. See “Fold Selector Valve” on page 24.

2. Extend the Lock circuit lever to: enable the tool bar lock, enable the swivel locks, enable the caster locks, and release the transport lock. Set circuit to neutral.

3. Retract the Fold circuit to unfold drill.

The tool bar, swivel and caster locks automatically engage, either at the completion of unfolding, or during next forward movement of the drill.

4. Extend the Lift circuit as needed to raise the lift cylinder bodies off their lock channels.

5. Remove lock channels from all six wheel cylinders. Store lock channels.

6. Lower drill. See “Lowering” on page 23

7. If present, set Fold/Marker selector valve to Marker. See “Fold Selector Valve” on page 24.

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Transport

Electrocution Hazard: To prevent serious injury or death from electric shock, keep clear of overhead power lines when transporting, folding, unfolding or operating all air drill components. Machine is not grounded. At higher voltages, electrocution can occur without direct contact.

Great Plains recommends transporting the complete air drill assembly with cart empty. Although designed for highway movement when loaded, the additional weight of seed may cause the complete air drill assembly to exceed the rated ability of the tractor, makes the complete air drill assembly more difﬁcult to control and stop, and increases wear on cart tires and wheel bearings.

Towing the drill at high speeds or with a vehicle that is not heavy enough can lead to loss of vehicle control. Loss of vehicle control can lead to serious road accidents, injury and death. To reduce the hazard:

▲ Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph).

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 Rev. C

▲ Do not tow a complete air drill assembly that weighs more

than 1.5 times the weight of the towing vehicle. (The tractor

must weigh at least assembly weight - see table below.)

⁄

or 67% of the complete air drill

Drill and Cart Weights* for 3N-4010HDA

Rows 7.5 in (18.9 cm) 10 in (24.8 cm) 7.5 in (18.9 cm) 10 in (24.8 cm)

Base 3N-4010HDA (implement only)

Add for Frame-Mounted Coulters

Add for Dual Markers 1860 lbs

Add for extra Weights (maximum of 3 sets)

Your Weight Kits

Total: Your Implement Only

ADC2350B Air Cart Cart Empty Cart Full

Total: Your Assembly Conﬁgurationb

Example: Maximum Possible Conﬁgurations

a. For Unit-Mounted Coulters, use 2640 lbs (1197kg) for the model -6675 and 1920 lbs (871kg) for the -4810. b. Cells left blank. Enter the values for your conﬁguration.

30896 lbs

14014 kg

4026 lbs

(1826 kg)

844 kg

1000 lbs per set (454 kg) per set

9800 lbs

4445 kg

49703 lbs

22545 kg

28736 lbs

13034 kg

2928 lbs

(1328 kg)

1860 lbs

844 kg

1000 lbs per set (454 kg) per set

9800 lbs

4445 kg

46445 lbs

21067 kg

30896 lbs

14014 kg

4026 lbs

(1826 kg)

1860 lbs

844 kg

1000 lbs per set (454 kg) per set

34000 lbs

15422 kg

73903 lbs

33522 kg

1000 lbs per set (454 kg) per set

28736 lbs

13034 kg

2928 lbs

(1328 kg)

1860 lbs

844 kg

34000 lbs

15422 kg

70645 lbs

32044 kg

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Pre-Transport Checklist

Before transporting the cart, check and observe the following items.

❑ Make sure the weight of the tractor equals or

exceeds 67% the complete air drill assembly.

❑ Air Cart Checklist Complete

Including: cart drive chain locked-out, auger latched, hopper lids secured, ladders latched up.

❑ Marker Checklist Complete

Markers must be folded in transport carriers.

❑ Drill Folded and Locked ❑ Tires

Check that all tires are properly inﬂated as listed on “Tire Inﬂation Chart” on page 74.

❑ Bystanders

Check that no one is in the way before moving. Do not allow any one to ride on the cart or drill.

❑ Warning Lights

Always use tractor, cart and drill warning lights when transporting the air drill.

❑ Clearance

Know the maximum dimensions of the cart and drill in transport position and follow a route that provides adequate clearance from all obstructions, including overhead lines. See “Speciﬁcations and Capacities” on page 74.

❑ Stopping Distance

Allow sufﬁcient stopping distance and reduce speed prior to any turns or maneuvers. If the cart is transported full, allow extra stopping distance.

❑ Road Rules

Comply with all national, regional and local laws when transporting on public roads.

❑ Watch Trafﬁc

The cart hoppers obstruct a portion of your rear view. Be prepared for sudden maneuvers from following vehicles.

Figure 24

Review Transport Checklist

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Fan Speed

This information is repeated from the air cart Operator’s manual, which has additional guidance.

Machine Damage Risk:

Always engage the fan with the tractor at a low engine speed. Engaging the fan when the tractor is at high speed may cause fan damage.

Do not reverse hydraulic ﬂow with the fan running.

Fan speed is monitored and reported by the seed monitor, but is manually controlled. The optimum rate depends on the seed type and treatments. See “Fan Speed Adjustment” in the cart Operator’s Manual for further information.

The proper reading for the magnehelic air pressure gauge is 12 to 25 inches of water. A sudden drop in pressure is a sign of a possible leak which can adversely affect seeding.

Recommended Fan Speeds

Seeds Fan RPM

Sunﬂowers

Wheat

Soybeans

Milo

2,250 - 3,000

3,250 - 4,000

2,750 - 3,500

3,250 - 4,000

Marker Operation

Single (left side) or dual markers are optional on the 3N-4010HDA. See “Flat Fold Markers” on page 71 for ordering information.

Markers share the hydraulic circuit with the Fold circuit. The selector valve is present to select between Marker and Fold circuits.

Set Selector Valve

Refer to Figure 26 (front view depicting valve set to Markers)

Before operating markers, make sure the drill is conﬁgured for the planned ﬁeld operations or marker maintenance, and the set the drill selector valve to enable the marker hydraulic circuit.

Figure 25

Fan Air Pressure

Figure 26

Drill Selector Valve

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Single Marker Operation

The single marker is extended and retracted directly by the tractor lever, and has a needle valve adjustment for speed.

At the start of each pass, Extend the circuit to fully unfold the marker, and return the lever to neutral. At the end of each pass, Retract the circuit to fold the marker for the turn, and return the lever to neutral.

Dual Marker Operation

Dual markers are on circuit which contains an adjustable automatic sequence valve.

At ﬁrst use, observe the markers carefully, in case the side that unfolds is not the intended side.

When the circuit is ﬁrst Extended, normally the right marker unfolds, and the left remains in the cradle. When the circuit is reversed (Retracted), the right marker folds, and the left remains cradled.

When the circuit is next Extended and Retracted, the marker on the opposite side unfolds/folds, and the previous marker remains cradled.

At the start of the ﬁrst pass (assuming right marker desired), Extend the marker circuit until the right marker is fully unfolded. Set lever to neutral.

At the end of the pass, Retract the circuit until the right marker is fully folded.

At the start of the next pass, Extend the circuit to deploy the opposing marker.

Special Dual-Marker Operations

Passes with same marker side:

• Retract (raise) the marker and make the turn.

• Begin to extend the opposite marker.

• Retract it, and extend the original marker.

Both markers unfolded:

• Fully extend one side.

• Momentarily Retract, then Extend to deploy opposite

side.

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Field Operations

This section presumes that all pre-operation check have been made on both cart and drill, and cart is loaded with seed and any treatments.

Final Field Checklist

❑ Drill unfolded. ❑ Seed loaded in cart. ❑ Set cart seed meters per chart or calibration. ❑ If markers are installed and will be used, check drill

selector valve set to Markers.

❑ Check cart selector valve set to Fan ❑ Set fan to speed suitable for seed. Watch fan at start-

up to ensure correct direction of rotation.

❑ Run fan for at least 15 minutes before planting. ❑ Check fan air pressure gauge for 12-25 inches of

water pressure.

❑ Check all seed hoses secure. ❑ Check for air leaks at lids and meter box seals.

Planting Sequence

1. Lower drill 5 to10 feet (1.5-3m) before initial seeding point.

2. Extend marker for next pass centerline.

3. Pull forward and begin planting.

4. Raise drill for turns (seed ﬂow stops automatically).

5. Retract marker and make turn.

Do not make short radius turns with the drill in the ground.

Planting

Be aware of the 5 to 10 feet (1.5-3m) of in-ground operating distance required for seed to reach the row units.

If you stop in the middle of a pass, raise the drill and back up 10 feet (3m) before resumption of seeding.

Do not back up with the drill in the ground, or row unit plugging will occur, and severe damage may occur. Always raise the drill during reverse moves.

Seed Monitor

The seed monitor, included with the air cart, performs the following functions:

On the drill:

• Drill lift switch monitoring

• Seed ﬂow blockage (optional)

• On the Air Cart:

• Fan Speed monitoring

• Hopper material level monitoring

• Hopper air pressure monitoring

• Meter rate monitoring

• Ground speed monitoring

Consult the DICKEY-john manual for how to conﬁgure reporting and alerts.

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Parking

Following these steps when parking the drill for periods of less than 36 hours. For longer periods, see Storage, the next topic.

1. Position the drill on ﬁrm, level ground.

Do not unhitch on a slope.

2. Raise the drill.

3. Install lift locks.

4. Fold as necessary for the parking space available.

5. Perform the air cart parking checklist.

6. Securely block drill and cart tires to prevent rolling.

7. Dismount jack from storage stob and pin to mount on side of hitch. If ground is soft, place a board or masonry block under jack.

8. Extend jack until tongue weight is off tractor drawbar.

9. Disconnect hydraulic lines, and arrange them so they cannot contact the ground.

10. Disconnect electrical connections.

11. Remove hitch pin.

12. Remove safety chain.

Figure 27

Jack in Parking Position

Block tires when unhitching. Tongue weight at jack is not sufﬁcient to anchor drill.

Always remove safety chain last.

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Storage

If possible, leave the cart and drill connected for extended storage.

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

1. Perform the cart Storage checklist.

2. Perform the drill Parking checklist.

3. Lubricate the drill at all points listed under “Lubrica- tion” on page 64.

4. Check all bolts, pins, ﬁttings and hoses. Tighten, repair or replace parts as needed.

5. Check all moving parts for wear or damage. Make notes of any parts needing repair before the next season.

6. Plug or cap seed delivery tubes to prevent pest entry.

7. If the cart is disconnected from the drill for storage, plug all 2 from entering and nesting.

8. Use touch-up paint to cover scratches, chips and worn areas to prevent rust.

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-inch (64mm) openings to prevent pests

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Adjustments

To get full performance from your drill, you need an understanding of all component operations, and many provide adjustments for optimal ﬁeld results.

The 3N-4010HDA has frame-mounted or unit-mounted coulters, and double-disk parallel-arm openers with depth-controlling press wheels. This system provides accurate depth control and seed placement over uneven terrain.

Each opener is mounted on a ﬂoating opener frame, held parallel to the ground. Opener bodies are staggered for easy soil ﬂow. A spring provides the down pressure necessary for opener double disks to open a seed furrow. The spring allows openers to ﬂoat down into depressions and up over obstructions. Individual openers can be adjusted to account for tire tracks.

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

Planting Depth

Setting nominal planting depth, and achieving it consistently, is affected by multiple adjustable drill functions, from greatest to least effect they are:

• Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)

• Row Unit Down Pressure,

• Opener Frame Height,

• Frame-Mounted Coulter Force,

• Unit-Mounted Coulter Depth Adjustment,

• Frame Weights (at higher pressures), and;

• Disk Blade Adjustments (as row unit blades wear).

Adjustment Page The Adjustment Affects

Fan Speed

Opener Frame Height 34

Frame-Mounted Coulters 34

Frame Height - Frame Mounted Coulters 34 Coulter depth and planting depth Individual Frame-Mounted Coulter Depth 36 Rows in tracks Frame-Mounted Coulter Force 37 Unusual conditions

Frame Height without Frame-Mounted

Coulters Frame Weights 40 Achieving higher no-till down-force settings Marker Adjustments

Marker Extension Adjustment 21 Pass alignments with no overlap or excessive gap

Marker Disk Adjustment 49 Visibility of mark for next pass

Marker Speed 62 Efﬁcient marker operation at turns 10HD Series Row Unit Adjustments 41

Unit-Mounted Coulter Adjustments 42

Row Unit Down Pressure 44 Consistent seeding depth in tire tracks

Disk Blade Adjustments 46 Consistent seeding depth

Seed Firmer Adjustments 47 Consistent seed placement and coverage

Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) 48 Seeding depth

Side-to-Side Level 56 Center vs. wing planting consistency Front-to-Back Level 57 Correct seeding depth and furrow coverage Implement Lift Switch 60 Avoiding wasted and unplanted seed

a. See air cart operator’s manual for complete fan information.

Consistent seed population and minimum seed damage

Proper row unit operation

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Opener Frame Height

Frame height adjustment methods depend on coulter conﬁguration:

Refer to Figure 28

1. Frame-Mounted Coulters frame height information begins on this page.

2. Unit-Mounted Coulters frame height information begins on page 38.

3. No Coulters use the same frame height setup as #2, page 38.

1 2 3

Figure 28

Coulter Conﬁgurations

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Frame-Mounted Coulters

Frame-mounted coulters are an optional alternative to unit-mounted coulters. Only one type of coulter may be installed. See page 70 for ordering information.

Frame-mounted coulters are used “in row” and not “zone”. They are intended to prepare the soil directly ahead of the seed furrow.

With frame-mounted coulters, the coulter depth controls opener depth and performance. Set the frame height to achieve the desired coulter depth.

There are three adjustments for frame-mounted coulters:

Refer to Figure 29

4. Frame height - the running depth of all coulters as a group. This is set by a hydraulic stop, the next topic.

5. Individual coulter depth - a mechanical adjustment for a few rows in tire tracks. See page 36.

6. Individual coulter down-force - this is a spring adjustment for rows in tracks, or all rows - in unusually light or heavy no-till conditions. See page 37.

Frame Height - Frame Mounted Coulters

Refer to Figure 30

In regular or heavy no-till conditions, set

the coulter depth to about 1in (2.5cm) deeper than

seeding depth.

For example, if

the desired seeding depth is 1in (2.5cm), set

the coulters to run at 2in (5.1cm) deep.

Setting coulters too deep for conditions can cause opener plugging and uneven or too-deep seed depth. In light no-till or conventional till conditions, it may be

necessary to set coulter depth to less than 1in (2.5cm) below seeding depth , or even

seeding depth.

In addition to checking depths at setup, be sure to check actual seeding results while planting.

in (6mm) above

Figure 29

FMC Coulter Adjustment Points

7 8

Figure 30

FMC Coulter to Opener Depth

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Crushing Hazard: Make all down-stop adjustments with circuit in neutral and drill raised (actuator plunger not in contact with down-stop). Loosening the down-stop with circuit active and drill lowered results in rapid lowering of the frame.

Make sure the drill is level and the lift system bled and re-phased before adjusting the tool bar height. If the center section does not consistently stop at the set height, or the wings do not run at the same height as the center, the lift system may have air or be out of phase (above), or the wings may not be level. See “Leveling Drill” on page 56.

Adjusting the coulter height may be done with or without the air cart hitched.

Refer to Figure 31

Note: The change in coulter height is greater than the

change in down-stop adjustment. Make adjustments in small amounts.

The lift system includes an adjustable stop valve to ﬁx

the height of the opener frame when the drill is lowered.

To adjust the stop height (assuming a desired 1

⁄

in / 3.2cm coulter depth):

1. Move to smooth level ground with soil as similar as possible to ﬁeld conditions.

2. Lower the drill until the coulter blades just touch the ground. Hold that height by setting the lift circuit to neutral.

3. Loosen the knob on the stop .

4. Adjust the stop position on the tube until it just touches the actuator .

2 3

3 4

5. Raise and then fully lower the drill.

6. Pull forward 10 feet (3m) and stop.

7. Measure the depth at which the coulters are running. Measure only in non-tire-track rows where the coulter springs are not in compression (arm is at full extension). If the coulters are at the desired depth, no further adjustment is necessary. Skip to step 11.

8. Raise the drill and set the lift circuit to neutral.

9. Adjust the stop up (to raise depth) or down (to lower depth). Adjust in small increments. Secure the stop

with the knob on the bolt .

10. Check the new setting starting at step 5.

11. Raise and lower several times and conﬁrm that the drill stops consistently at the new height.

Figure 31

FMC Opener Depth Stop

Note: It is important that all of the tires remain in contact

with the ground to maintain levelness of machine from front to rear. Setting the depth control too deep combined with high opener spring force can cause the drill to tip forward when planting, which may cause plugging.

Running with the front tires ﬂoating or skimming on the ground will cause uneven coulter depth and may cause uneven seed depth.

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Before making any adjustments to individual frame-mounted coulters, setup the seeding depth on the row units, and verify that the coulter tool bar height is set for your conditions.

Individual Frame-Mounted Coulter Depth

The running depth of all coulters is adjusted simultaneously by changing the tool bar height. Adjusting the height of a small number of coulters may be useful for rows in tire tracks.

Adjust individual coulters as follows.

1. On level ground, lower the drill until coulters just touch the ground.

2. Raise the drill by the extra amount you need to lower the rows in tracks.

Refer to Figure 32

3. At each frame-mounted coulter to be adjusted, slightly loosen all six bolts ( , ) at the mount.

4. Using a rubber mallet, tap the spring bar up or down until the bottom edge of the coulter disk is at ground level.

5. Tighten the two clamp bolts until both U-bolts are ﬁrmly against the edge of the spring bar . It is nor-

mal for there to be a small gap between the clamps.

6. Tighten the four U-bolts .

7. Lower the drill to planting height and pull forward 30 feet (10m).

8. Check coulter blade to opener blade (furrow centerline) alignment.

1 2

Figure 32

Frame-Mounted Coulter Height

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Frame-Mounted Coulter Force

Coulter springs are set to 400 lbs (181 kg). In normal operation at target running depth, the spring is at full extension or only slightly compressed. It compresses brieﬂy as obstructions and denser soil are encountered.

• In heavy no-till conditions, you may observe the springs in compression most of the time. This means that the blades are not reaching the desired coulter depth. If adequate drill weight is available, you can increase the spring down-force to compensate.

• In light but rocky conditions, the factory spring setting may be higher than needed. You can extend blade life by reducing the force at which the blades ride up over obstructions.

To adjust the coulter spring:

Refer to Figure 33

1. Raise the drill and install transport locks. See “Rais-

ing” on page 23.

2. Determine the new spring length desired. See the

table at right.

3. Measure the current length of the spring(s) to be

changed. If already shorter than 9 longer than 10

⁄

in (26cm), do not further adjust

⁄

in (24.8cm), or

them.

4. Loosen the jam nut .

5. Rotate the adjuster nut until the spring is at the

new length. Tighten the jam nut.

Note: If all springs are continuously in compression, the

coulters can lift the wing frames off the ground (at the gauge wheels), resulting in uneven coulter depth and/or uneven seed depth. If high forces are required, frame weights are probably required.

Figure 33

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Frame-Mounted Coulter Spring

Spring Length

Force at Blade

10.25 in (26.0 cm) 300 lbs (136 kg)

10.00 in (25.4 cm) 400 lbs (181 kg)

9.75 in (24.8 cm) 525 lbs (238 kg)

Do use spring lengths shorter than 9.75 in (24.8 cm). It may contribute to premature parts failure which will not be covered by warranty.

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Frame Height without Frame-Mounted Coulters

Use these instructions with a drill having no coulters, or having unit-mounted coulters. Adjustments to individual unit-mounted coulters themselves are on page 42.

If the drill has frame-mounted coulters, use the height procedure on page 34.

Refer to Figure 34

Frame height is measured from the bottom of the opener tool bar (the largest of the tool bars), and is measured with the drill lowered.

The recommended height depends on your ﬁeld conditions (see table below), and whether unit-mounted coulters are installed.

Light no-till, or conventional tillage, with unit-mounted coulters or no coulters

Moderate to challenging no-till with unit-mounted coulters

Conditions

Opener

Tool Bar Height

Above 26in

(above 66cm)

At 26in (66cm)

27213

Figure 34

UMC/NC Frame Height

27214

For no-till conditions, a 26in (66cm) height allows the opener parallel arms to run parallel to the ground giving the opener the maximum upward or downward ﬂotation.

In loose or conventional planting conditions, a frame height above 26in (66cm) helps keep the no-till spring forces from burying the openers.

Note: Setting the frame above the 26in (66cm) limits the

opener downward ﬂotation.

Note: Running with the frame below 26in (66cm) limits

opener upward ﬂotation and could cause opener damage especially at center of the drill.

Make all down-stop adjustments with circuit in neutral and drill raised (actuator plunger not in contact with down-stop). Loosening the down-stop with circuit active and drill lowered results in rapid lowering of the frame.

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Refer to Figure 35

The lift system includes an adjustable stop valve to ﬁx

the height of the opener frame when the drill is lowered.

Make sure the drill is level and the lift system bled and re-phased before adjusting the tool bar height.

To adjust the stop height:

1. Move to smooth level ground representative of ﬁeld

conditions.

2. Lower the drill and measure the present tool bar

height. If the drill cannot be fully lowered due to row unit spring settings, temporarily move the cams to a lower setting, or out of notch entirely.

3. Raise the drill.

4. Loosen the knob on the stop .

5. Adjust the stop position on the tube . Adjust up

2 3

3 4

(to raise) or down (to lower). Adjust by half the last difference. Secure the stop with the knob bolt .

6. Lower the drill and measure the tool bar height. If the

error is more than about

⁄

in (3mm), repeat the

adjustment process from step 3.

7. Raise and lower several times and conﬁrm that the

drill stops consistently at the new height.

Note: It is important that all of the tires remain in contact

Figure 35

UMC/NC Opener Depth Stop

20274

Running with the front tires ﬂoating or skimming on the ground will cause uneven coulter depth and may cause uneven seed depth.

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Frame Weights

In challenging no-till conditions, some row-unit down-pressure settings (across all rows), and many frame-mounted coulter settings, may be high enough to lift the wing gauge wheels off the ground. To avoid inconsistent results, add weight to the wings.

Two pairs of (four total) weight brackets are standard. The weights required are common “suitcase” tractor weights, and are widely available, although not supplied by Great Plains.

Each bracket accepts up to ﬁve standard weights, about 500 lbs (227 kg) per wing, or 1000 lbs (454 kg) per kit.

An optional third bracket kit is available (see “Dual Weight Kit” on page 73). The kit includes a pair of brackets (one for each wing). The kit does not include weights.

If an additional weight kit is required, have your dealer contact the factory for special instructions.

Great Plains recommends loading no more than three sets of brackets, representing 3000 lbs (1361 kg) total.

Do not add weight to the center section. It is always heavier than even a fully weighted wing, and never requires additional weights.

Figure 36

Installing Frame Weights

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Available Down Force

Each Weight set assumed to be fully populated with ﬁve 100 pound weights.

Additional Weight Available to Each Row

3N-4010HDA-6675

Wing Conﬁguration

1 Weight Set (no markers) 23 lbs (10 kg) 31 lbs (14 kg) Marker (no weight sets) 42 lbs (19 kg) 58 lbs (26 kg) 2 Weight Sets (no markers) 45 lbs (21 kg) 63 lbs (28 kg) Marker and 1 Set 65 lbs (29 kg) 89 lbs (41 kg) 3 Weight Sets (1 Kit, no markers) 68 lbs (31 kg) 94 lbs (43 kg) Marker and 2 Weight Sets 88 lbs (40 kg) 121 lbs (55 kg) Marker and 3 Weight Sets (1 Kit) 110 lbs (50 kg) 152 lbs (69 kg)

Note: This table does not include the effect of adding

frame-mounted coulters to the drill.

Although frame-mounted coulters add 61 lbs (28 kg) to each row, they also rely on the available weight per row, and can easily require more weight than they contribute.

Although this reduces the weight available to the openers, the opener workload is also reduced by having the furrow prepared by the coulters.

7.5in (66 Rows)

3N-4010HDA-4810

10in Rows (48 Rows)

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10HD Series Row Unit Adjustments

Refer to Figure 37 (which depicts a row unit fully populated with all optional accessories supported for use with the 3N-4010HDA)

From front to back, a Great Plains 10HD Series row unit can include the following capabilities (some optional):

1. Unit-Mounted Coulter (UMC): optional

UMCs are used instead of frame-mounted coulters and are often preferred where soils are not rocky.

2. Dual Down Pressure Springs: standard

Each row unit is mounted on the drill via parallel arms which allow the row unit to independently move up and down while remaining parallel to the ground. The adjustable spring provides the force to get the row unit and attachments into the soil.

3. Row Unit Spring Cam: standard

This adjustment sets the down-force used by the row unit. See “Row Unit Down Pressure” on page 44.

4. Disc Blades: standard, 2 per row unit

Double disc blades open a furrow, creating the seed bed. Spacers adjust the blades for a clean furrow. See “Disk Blade Adjustments” on page 46.

5. Seed delivery tube: standard

No adjustments are necessary.

6. Scraper Separator: standard

No adjustments are necessary.

7. Seed ﬁrmer: seed ﬂap (not shown) standard:

Keeton seed ﬁrmer (not shown) Improves seed-soil contact, and provides a stable arm for a low-rate liquid fertilizer delivery tube. See “Keeton Seed Firmer Adjustment” on page 47.

Figure 37

10HD Series Row Unit

27064

Seed-Lok™ ﬁrming wheel (shown) Improves seed-soil contact. See “Seed-Lok™ Seed Firmer Lock-Up” on page 47.

8. Press wheels: standard (choice of types)

These close the seed trench. The wheels also support the free end of the row unit, and provide the primary control over seeding depth. See “Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)” on page 48.

Certain Machine Damage:

Do not back up with row units in the ground. To do so will cause severe damage and row unit plugging.

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Unit-Mounted Coulter Adjustments

Unit-mounted coulters are an optional alternative to frame-mounted coulters. Only one type of coulter may be installed. See page 69 for ordering information.

Note: Unit-Mount Coulters are not factory-installed.

Check alignment and depth prior to ﬁrst use.

Note: For frame-mounted coulter adjustments, see

page 34.

Coulter Depth Adjustment

The ideal operating depth for unit-mounted coulters is

⁄

in above opener depth. Although they may have

originally been set to this depth, coulter (and opener) blades wear with time, and may need adjusting.

Adjusting the coulter depth is accomplished by re-mounting the coulter blade in one of the six mounting holes arranged in a staggered pattern in the coulter bracket.

Refer to Figure 38 and Figure 39

Raise drill and install cylinder locks before working on coulters. Row unit may be fully lowered or locked up. Do not attempt to move blade when the current or new position causes it to contact the ground during the adjustment. Be careful around the front end of row units. Coulter blades may be sharp.

Figure 38

10HD Series Unit-Mounted Coulter

22817

To adjust coulter depth:

1. Determine the present opener and coulter depths.

2. Note which bracket hole the coulter is presently using.

3. Determine which new hole will position the coulter closer to the

4. Remove the

⁄

in-above depth. See the table below.

⁄

-11 x 4in bolt, lock washer and nut (

in Figure 38).

5. Move the blade to the new position. Insert the bolt, and tighten on the lock washer and nut.

Hole

No.

Depth of (new) coulter blade relative

to (new) opener blades

1in above

⁄

in above

⁄

in above

0 (factory standard hole)

⁄

in below

⁄

in below

Figure 39

Coulter Blade Mounting Holes

23288

If a worn coulter cannot be adjusted to satisfactory operating depth, replace the coulter blade.

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Coulter Row Alignment

Refer to Figure 40

For both frame- and unit-mounted coulters, the ideal alignment is for the blade to prepare a furrow directly ahead of the opener discs.

As a check on coarse alignment, sight along the coulter blade centerline , the gap between the opener blades

2 3

, and the centerline between the press wheels . If they are clearly out of alignment, either the coulter or the press wheels (or both) may be in need of adjustment.

The exacting test of correct alignment is ﬁeld results. Operate the drill on some test ground (no seed required), and verify that the opener blades are in the groove opened by the coulter.

Refer to Figure 41

To adjust unit-mounted coulter alignment, loosen the four

bolts that attach its bracket to the row unit. The holes on the row unit are slotted, side-to-side, and allow the coulter bracket sideways and rotational adjustment.

Keep the coulter blade vertical while adjusting.

If the blade cannot be brought into alignment, check that the blade spindle itself is using the same hole location on each side of the bracket.

Figure 40

10HD Series Coulter Alignment

Figure 41

10HD Series Coulter Mount

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26126

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Row Unit Down Pressure

Refer to Figure 42

The ideal amount of down-force causes the press wheels to compress any loose surface soil, but not press a trench into subsoil.

To assess down-force, operate the drill for a short distance on typical ground (with or without seeding), and stop. Leave the drill lowered (row units in ground).

At several row units, inspect the furrow created by the opener discs and closed by the press wheels.

Note: Be sure to inspect rows both in and out of tire

tracks.

Inspect Furrow Here

{

Refer to Figure 43

1. If the press wheels are leaving no tracks, or light tracks, increase down-force.

2. If the wheels are compressing trash and loose soil, and leaving clear tracks right at the top of the subsoil, down-force is probably correct and needs no adjustment.

3. If the wheels are creating a trench into the subsoil, down-force is too high and needs to be reduced.

Adjusting Row Unit Down Force

The springs allow the row units to ﬂoat down into depressions and up over obstructions.

With Frame-Mounted Coulters

With frame-mounted coulters, the seed trench is primarily opened by the coulters. Row unit springs provide only additional assistance needed to make a furrow “V” shaped and ensure furrow closure by the press wheels.

Often, the rows may be run at the minimum spring setting, other than in tire tracks, which commonly need some adjustment.

If trench depth is not being achieved across all rows, adjust the force and/or depth of the coulters before making row unit spring adjustments.

With Unit-Mounted Coulters (or no coulters)

Without frame-mounted coulters, the row unit springs provide the primary down force for cutting through residue and opening the seed trench.

If you cannot achieve enough down force, adding a weight kit may help. See “Frame Weights” on page 40.

Figure 42

Checking Furrow

Light or no press wheel tracks

Press wheel(s) compress loose soil only

Press wheel(s) making deep tracks

Figure 43

Assessing Down-force

Insufﬁcient down-force Increase down-force

Ideal No adjustment required

Down-force too high Reduce down-force

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Row Unit Down Pressure

10HDP Series Down-Pressure

Refer to Figure 44

An adjuster cam sets row unit spring down pressure individually for each row unit. This is useful for penetrating hard soil and planting in tire tracks.

The notes in the left table below are based on a air drill implement without coulters. About 120 pounds (54 kg) of the down-force is the weight of the row unit itself. The additional force is due to the springs lifting against the mass of the air drill implement.

Test, without seeding, in your conditions, to determine optimal down-force settings.

To adjust down pressure, use an adjustable or open-end 11⁄8inch (29 mm) wrench.

1. Raise the air drill implement. Although this adjustment can be made with the air drill implement lowered, the springs will be in tension, and will require more effort. The extra force required may also damage tools.

2. Put tractor in Park and shut it off.

3. Position wrench on hex nut weldment.

4. Pull upper spring link back.

5. Move the adjustment cam to the new setting on the spring adjust bar.

Row Unit Minimum (one)

Figure 44:10HDP:

and Maximum (six)

27065

2-Spring 10HD Cam Down-Force Settings

These settings apply to 2009+ air drill implements, or updated older air drill implements, that have two parallel arm springs per row.

Cam Notch Pounds Kilograms

zero (out of notch) Lock-Up & Maintenance

one 125 55

two 140 60

three 155 70

four 185 85

five 215 100

six 245 110

tip Do Not Use

36026

a. Contac your Great Plains dealer for update kit information.

4-Spring 10HD Cam Down-Force Settings

These settings apply to older air drill implements, not yet updateda, that have four parallel arm springs per row.

Cam Notch Pounds Kilograms

zero (out of notch) Lock-Up & Maintenance

one 250 115

two 275 125

three 310 140

four 370 170

five 430 195

six 490 220

tip Do Not Use

31452

Note: With 4-spring rows, do not set all rows so high that

planting becomes uneven or gauge wheels lift off ground.

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Disk Blade Adjustments

Opener disc angle and stagger is not adjustable, but disc-to-disc spacing is, and may need attention as discs experience normal wear. Spacers will need to be reset when blades are replaced.

Refer to Figure 45

The ideal spacing causes the blades to be in contact for about one inch. If you insert two pieces of paper between the blades, the gap between them should be 0 to 1.75in (0-4.4cm).

If the contact region is signiﬁcantly larger or smaller (or there is no contact at all), it needs to be adjusted by moving one or more spacer washers. If the contact region varies with blade rotation, one or both blades is likely bent and in need of replacement.

Figure 45

Checking Disk Contact

Adjusting Disc Contact

26447

Sharp Object Hazard:

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

Refer to Figure 46

1. Raise the drill and install the transport locks.

2. Remove the bolt retaining the opener disc on one side. Carefully remove the disc, noting how many spacers are outside the disk and inside the disk. Do not lose the hub components and spacer washers.

3. To reduce the spacing between the discs (the normal case), move one spacer washer from the inside to the outside of the disc.

4. Re-assemble and check disc contact.

Figure 46

Adjusting Disk Spacers

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Seed Firmer Adjustments

10HD Series row units include a seed ﬂap, or one of two optional seed ﬁrmers.

The seed ﬂap requires no adjustment, but may need to be replaced if worn, and may need to be shortened if an optional seed ﬁrmer is added after initial delivery.

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 47

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.

Seed-Lok™ Seed Firmer Lock-Up

Optional Seed-Lok ﬁrming wheels provide additional seed-to-soil contact. The wheels are spring loaded and do not require adjusting. In some wet and sticky conditions the wheels may accumulate soil. To avoid problems associated with this, you can lock-up the ﬁrmers.

Refer to Figure 48 (which depicts a row unit with the opener blades removed for clarity)

To lock up Seed-Lock wheels:

1. Pull ﬁrming-wheel arm up as high as possible.

2. Flip the lock tip to hold the arm up.

Figure 47

Keeton Seed Firmer

26390

Figure 48

27072

Seed-Lok™ Lock-Up

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Press Wheel Adjustments

Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)

Seeding depth on 3N-4010HDA is set by frame-mounted coulter depth (if installed) and row unit depth. Whether frame-mounted coulters are installed or not, set frame height (page 34 or page 38) before making row unit depth adjustments.

10HD Series press wheel height is a stop adjustment and not a spring adjustment. It establishes a ﬁxed relationship between opener depth and the closed-furrow surface at the press wheel

Refer to Figure 49

Set opener seeding depth by adjusting press-wheel height . To adjust, ﬁrst raise openers slightly, then lift and slide T handles on top of openers. Initially adjust

all press wheels to the same height. Individual rows running in tire tracks may need to be set deepera.

• For more shallow seeding, slide T handles forward

• For deeper seeding, slide T handles backward

If press wheels are lifting off ground, check front-to-back level, and increase row unit spring down force.

If press wheels are digging into ground, reduce spring down force at the row units.

toward drill.

away from drill.

Figure 49

27124

Initial Opener Depth

Press Wheel Spacing

Double V Press Wheel Adjustment

Refer to Figure 50

The double-V closing wheels can be moved inward

and outward to alter how they close the seed trench and press soil over the seed.

To move the wheels in toward the center of the trench, remove one of the

⁄

in (6.4mm) spacer bushings next

to the press wheel arm and position it under the head of the hex head cap screw .

On wider row spacings the closing wheels can be moved outward by relocating the spacers to the inside, next to

the press wheel arm .

a. If frame-mounted coulters are installed, adjust them for tire tracks before adjust T-handles. The coulter depth adjustment may be all

that’s required to compensate for tracks.

Figure 50

Double-V Press Wheels

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Marker Adjustments

This section covers marker items that may need adjustment for current conditions, and assumes that the markers are installed, set to the correct initial extension and in proper working order. See also:

•“Marker Setup” on page 21

•“Marker Maintenance” on page 61

Marker Disk Adjustment

Sharp Object Hazard:

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

Adjusting Mark Width

Refer to Figure 51

is the direction of travel.

To change angle of cut, and the width of the mark, loosen

⁄

-inch bolts holding the disk assembly.

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

reduce the angle.

Tighten bolts .

Direction of Cut

Refer to Figure 52

To have the marker throw dirt out, invert the disk on the spindle, and invert the disk assembly.

Figure 51

Marker Disk Angle

Figure 52

Marker Disk Inverted

11757

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution

Planting too much Excessive overlap Adjust marker, page 21.

Seed meter incorrectly set Verify initial setting, calibration and double-

check meter box ﬂute “stars”.

Seed size and/or density varies from charts

Setup sprockets incorrect for drill Check tooth count in air cart Operator man-

Meter ﬂutes damaged Open meter box calibration door, inspect and

Actual ﬁeld size is different Verify ﬁeld size.

Planting too little Excessive ﬁeld speed Slow down.

Seed meter incorrectly set Verify initial setting, calibration and double-

Seed size and/or density varies from charts

Setup sprockets incorrect for drill Check tooth count in air cart Operator man-

Fan speed too low Increase fan speed. See page 29.

Plugged primary or secondary seed tube

Obstruction in meter Unload hopper and clear obstruction.

Hopper vent line plugged Clear any top obstruction. Unload hopper and

Plugged opener seed tube Lift drill, inspect and clear tube.

Contaminated seed Use new clean seed.

No Seed Flow Fan not operating Check selector and shut off valves, and

Lift switch mis-adjusted or malfunctioning

Clutch failure Lower drill to engage lift switch and cart

Chain break Check all four stages of chains from cart

Gearbox set to 0 or malfunctioning Open air cart meter box calibration door and

Seed run-out Check seed hopper.

Calibrate air cart seed meter for your seed.

ual.

replace as needed.

check meter box ﬂute “stars”.

Calibrate air cart seed meter for your seed.

ual.

Disconnect tubes at clamps. Inspect and clear.

clear any low obstruction.

hydraulic ﬂow to cart

Check that air cart clutches cycle with switch operation. Readjust switch engagement point (page 60).

clutches. Clutch-to-gearbox chain should be impossible to move (using calibration crank) if clutch is engaged.

wheel to meter boxes.

check for seed ﬂow using calibration crank.

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Problem Cause Solution

Uneven seed spacing Seed-Lok plugging Lock up Seed-Lok, page 47.

Damaged or missing seed ﬂap Replace seed ﬂap.

Opener disks not turning. See “Opener disks not turning freely” in this

Troubleshooting chart.

Gearbox setting too low Operate variable rate gearboxes at scale set-

tings of 20 or higher for consistent results.

Fan speed too low Check fan speed, page 29.

Uneven seed depth Excessive ﬁeld speed Slow down.

Coulter depth adjustment Verify coulter-to-opener relationship.

Coulter down-force insufﬁcient coulters not achieving depth

Insufﬁcient opener down force for conditions

Conditions too wet Wait for dryer weather.

Seed-Lok plugging Lock up Seed-Lok, page 47.

Damaged or missing seed ﬂap Replace seed ﬂap.

Damaged opener seed tube Check for damage at tip of seed tube.

Partially plugged opener seed tube Lift up drill, expose bottom of seed tube and

Incorrect choice of coulter Change coulter blade.

Skimming (gauge wheels skipping, or off ground entirely)

Opener disks not turning freely

Opener plugged with dirt Clean opener. Adjust scraper.

Planting conditions too wet Wait until drier weather.

Seed-Lok is plugging opener Lock up Seed-Lok, page 47.

Too much blade-to-blade contact Adjust disk contact. See page 46.

Failed disk bearings Replace disk bearings.

Bent or twisted opener frame Replace opener frame.

Press wheels not compacting the soil as desired

Too wet or cloddy Wait until drier weather or rework ground.

Coulter set too shallow Adjust coulter depth. See page 34 or

Incorrect press wheel depth setting Adjust T-handle. See page 48.

Opener spring pressure too low or too high

Excessive seed cracking Excessive ﬁeld speed Slow down.

Unclean seed. Use clean seed.

Damaged ﬂute “stars” in air cart meter Open calibration door and inspect ﬂutes.

Damaged, old or dry seed Use clean, new seed.

Add weight or, if weight is sufﬁcient, increase coulter spring settings.

Adjust row unit cam, page 45.

clean out.

Reduce coulter and/or row unit down forces, or add weights.

page 42.

Reduce opener spring pressure.

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Problem Cause Solution

Press wheel or openers plugging

Planting conditions too wet Wait until drier weather.

Coulters not set deep enough to cut

Check coulter adjustment.

residue

Coulters set too deep, bring up excess

Check coulter adjustment.

dirt and moisture

Drill not set to run level from front to

Check “Leveling Drill” on page 56. rear, carrying enough weight on gauge wheels to prevent “nosing over”, or set too low on rear caster eyebolts allowing it to run “nose high”

Opener set too deep Readjust, page 48.

Opener spring force too high Readjust, page 44.

Backed up with drill in the ground Clean out and check for damage.

Failed disk bearings Replace disk bearings.

Disk blades worn Adjust or replace disk blades, page 46.

Scraper worn or damaged Replace scraper blade.

Marker Malfunction Air or oil leaks in hose ﬁttings or con-

nections

Check all hose ﬁttings and connections for air

or oil leaks.

Market circuit not selected Check Fold/Marker selector valve (if installed

on drill)

Low tractor hydraulic oil level Check tractor hydraulic oil level.

Loose or missing bolts or fasteners Check all bolts and fasteners.

Needle valve plugged (single marker) Open needle valve, cycle markers slowly and

reset needle valve, refer to page 62.

Marker disk does not mark

Needle valve(s) in sequence valve plugged

Marker folding linkage does not have enough slack to allow marker disk to

Open needle valves, cycle markers slowly

and reset needle valves, refer to page 62.

Check chain length, page 62.

drop into ﬁeld depressions

Disk angle or orientation not optimal Angle marker disk blade, or reverse blade to

pull or throw dirt.

Drill does not fold or unfold fully

Air in lines Bleed fold system.

Cylinder mounts misaligned Check spacers, page 55.

Fluid run-out Check tractor ﬂuid level.

Drill hunts in transport Worn skid blocks Replace blocks or add shims

Locks not engaged Check lock operation

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Maintenance and Lubrication

Proper servicing and maintenance is the key to long drill 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.

OFF

Crushing Hazard:

You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed under a falling drill. Always have frame sufﬁciently blocked up when working on, and particularly under drill.

High Pressure Fluid Hazard:

Escaping ﬂuid under pressure can have sufﬁcient pressure to penetrate the skin. Check all hydraulic lines and ﬁttings before applying pressure. Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible. Use paper or cardboard, not body parts, and wear heavy gloves to check for suspected leaks. If an accident occurs, seek immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this type of injury.

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

1. Securely block drill before working on it.

2. Lubricate areas listed under “Lubrication” on page

64.

3. Clean any ﬁttings that do not take grease.

4. Inﬂate tires as speciﬁed on “Tire Inﬂation Chart”on page 74.

5. Inspect hydraulic hoses for cuts, cracks and aging. Check ﬁttings for evidence of leaks.

6. Keep disk scrapers properly adjusted.

7. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. See “Safety Reﬂectors and Decals” on page 6.

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Bleeding Hydraulics

This section covers standard drill hydraulics. See also “Bleeding Marker Hydraulics” on page 61.

Bleeding Lift Hydraulics

The lift system is equipped with rephasing hydraulic cylinders requiring a special procedure for bleeding air from the system. Read and follow the procedure carefully.

1. Lower drill to ground.

2. Unpin rod ends of all six lift cylinders. Pivot cylinders up and wire or otherwise safely support rod ends higher than base ends. You may need to remove the gauge-wheel cylinders from the rockshaft so you can orient them with rod ends higher than base ends.

3. With the tractor engine at idle speed, energize the lift hydraulics. When the cylinders have extended completely, hold the remote lever on for one minute. Check all hydraulic hoses, cylinders and ﬁttings for leaks.

4. Retract the cylinder rods. Extend the rods again and hold the remote lever on for one more minute. Repeat this step two more times.

5. Again, check all hydraulic hoses, cylinders and ﬁttings for leaks. Recheck the tractor hydraulic reservoir. Fill to the proper level.

6. Re-pin all cylinders.

Bleeding Fold and Lock Cylinder Hydraulics

The fold system is equipped with rephasing hydraulic cylinders requiring a special procedure for bleeding air from the system. Read and follow the procedure carefully.

Bleeding Lock cylinders

1. Unpin the small lock cylinders, pivot cylinders so the rod end is free to move.

2. Crack ﬁttings at base end of cylinders. Extend cylinders to purge air from system. Tighten ﬁttings.

3. Crack ﬁttings at rod end of cylinders. Retract cylinders to purge remaining air from system. Tighten ﬁttings.

4. Repeat step 2 and step 3.

5. Re-pin small lock cylinders.

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Bleeding Fold cylinders

Note: Unfolding drill retracts fold cylinders.

Note: If markers are on a selector valve, select Fold at

that valve for this procedure.

1. Unpin rod ends of fold cylinders. Pivot cylinders up and wire or otherwise safely support rod ends higher than base ends.

2. With the tractor engine at idle speed, energize the fold hydraulics. When the cylinders have extended completely, hold the remote lever on for one minute. Check all hydraulic hoses, cylinders and ﬁttings for leaks.

3. Retract the cylinder rods. Extend the rods again and hold the remote lever on for one more minute. Repeat this step two more times.

4. Again, check all hydraulic hoses, cylinders and ﬁttings for leaks. Recheck the tractor hydraulic reservoir. Fill to the proper level.

5. Re-pin both cylinders.

Adjusting Fold Cylinders

Refer to Figure 53

If the drill does not fold or unfold fully it may be necessary to add or remove shims from the base of the wing fold cylinder.

1. With the drill in the folded or unfolded position make sure drill is on level ground and all safety locks are in place.

2. Place tractor in park, turn off ignition and remove ignition key.

3. Remove bolts from cylinder base plate and add or remove shims as necessary.

4. Tighten fold cylinder base bolts and activate fold cylinders to make sure wings travel to full open and full closed position. If not repeat above steps until full open and full closed are achieved.

Figure 53

Fold Cylinder Shims

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Leveling Drill

Make sure hydraulic system is fully charged, bled and re-phased before making any other adjustments to level.

Side-to-Side Level

All frame sections must be level to maintain even seeding depth. Before using the drill in the ﬁeld, follow these steps to make sure the drill is level side-to-side. Also check that any frame-mounted coulters, and all row

units, are set to matching depth and down-forcea (other than in tracks).

Periodic frame-leveling adjustments should not be necessary, but if you are having problems with uneven depth, check drill levelness and follow these procedures.

1. Complete “Bleeding Hydraulics” on page 54, before proceeding.

Refer to Figure 54

Adjustment Starting Point:

2. Locate the threaded eyebolts at the base end of the gauge-wheel cylinders. The eye bolt is locked in

place by a jam nut . Observe the amount of thread

exposed above the upper nut and below the lower adjustment nut . If the exposed threads are roughly

equal, no initial adjustment is needed. Go to step 4.

3. If the exposed threads above and below the nuts are not equal, loosen and adjust the jam nuts until the amount of exposed thread is about the same above and below. Repeat for other end of drill.

Adjustment Procedure:

4. Move the drill to a level area. With the drill unfolded, raise the drill to its highest position with the lift cylinders. With the tractor idling, rephase the cylinders by holding the hydraulic lever on for an additional 30 seconds. Immediately lower the sections until the coulters and openers are just ready to touch the ground.

Figure 54

Gauge Wheel Eyebolt

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5. Move the gauge-wheel eyebolt adjustment nuts

until the openers on the outside end of the drill are the same height as the center openers.

Note: Eye-bolt adjustments are easier if the drill is ﬁrst

lowered to the ground to remove some of the force on the cylinders.

6. Repeat the steps above until the drill is level end-to-end when drilling in actual seeding conditions.

a. If row unit settings are not equal, they can cause section heights to be dissimilar. Balance rows before adjust frame level.

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Front-to-Back Level

Level the drill front-to-rear using only the eyebolts located on the rear axle. Adjust only until level front-to-rear when drilling in actual seeding conditions.

Note: Drill must be level front to rear in actual planting use

or row plugging will occur. Adjusting gauge wheel depth stop too low or excess opener spring force can cause the front of drill to roll forward when planting. Conventional till ground can also cause drill to run low in the front if gauge wheel depth is set too low.

Refer to Figure 55

1. In representative ﬁeld conditions, lower the drill and pull forward to place openers in ground. If openers

are operating at desired depth, and row units are parallel to the ground, check frame level front-to-back.

Note: When drill is level, opener bodies will be level or

slightly higher at rear.

Adjustment Starting Point:

Figure 55

Rear Lift Eyebolt

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2. Locate the threaded eyebolts at the base end of

the rear axle cylinders. The eye bolt is locked in place by a jam nut . Observe the amount of thread

exposed above the upper nut and below the lower adjustment nut . If the exposed threads are roughly

equal, no initial adjustment is needed. Go to step 4.

3. If the exposed threads above and below the nuts are not equal, loosen and adjust the jam nuts until the amount of exposed thread is about the same above and below for both eyebolts.

Adjustment Procedure:

4. Lower the drill into actual seeding conditions.

5. Have an assistant check front to rear level while planting by observing the drill from a safe distance. Drill should run with frame level or slightly lower in the front. Adjust eyebolts as needed.

a. If openers are not level, or at correct depth, adjust depth and down-force settings before adjusting frame level.

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Section Alignment

To check and adjust section alignment:

6. Unfold drill, see “Unfolding” on page 26, and place a block ahead of each wing gauge wheel. Pull drill forward against blocks to rock frames back. Pull forward until stop bolts are ﬁrmly against toolbars.

Refer to Figure 56

7. Check for proper alignment by running a string line across back of drill toward outer ends of wings. Measure to the back face of the tool bar supporting the row units.

For proper alignment, outside ends of wings (dimen-

sion ) should be 0-toinside ends (dimension ).

⁄

in (0-to-6.4mm) ahead of

Refer to Figure 57

8. To adjust section alignment, shorten or lengthen stop bolts to change the contact point with the toolbars.

Adjust stop bolts in or out until dimension is 0 to

⁄

in greater than dimension .

7 9

Lack of proper fold cylinder adjustment can cause difﬁculties with gauge wheels by not allowing full rotation of gauge wheel arm assemblies.

Note: If you have trouble getting a section aligned, it may

be necessary to adjust fold cylinders, see “Adjust- ing Fold Cylinders” on page 55. Do not over-adjust or you may cause fold latching problems.

Note: Section alignment, fold cylinder and tongue

spacer shim adjustments are closely interrelated and may have to be adjusted in tandem. Adjust fold cylinders to enable complete 90 degrees of travel to latch wings and to unfold for section alignment. Then adjust tongue shims to remove as much play as possible in transport without preventing proper latch operation.

Figure 56 Stop Bolt

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Figure 57

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Tongue Spacer Block

If the folded drill does not pull straight, wanders back and forth while being towed, or fails to latch during folding, it may be necessary to replace or adjust one or more tongue spacer block assemblies.

Refer to Figure 58 (which depicts right tongue tube)

There are four of these block assemblies on the drill tongue. Two are on the inside, and contact each other when folding. Two are on the outside, and contact the

wing main frames when folded.

The amount of contact should be just enough to prevent sway, but not so much that it prevents reliable transport latching during fold.

If the skid blocks ( , ) are worn or deformed, replace them.

If the skid blocks are serviceable, and there is a gap when folded, add a shim . Consult the latest Parts

manual for the current shim part number.

When re-installing:

• The inside blocks must be exactly opposite each other, and are located 122in (3.1m) from the forward

end of the tongue tube wall (dimension ).

• The outside blocks are located 155in (3.74m) from the forward end of the tongue tube wall (dimension ).

Note: It is normal for the tongue assembly to rotate slight-

ly when the wings move up and down independently. Adjusting tongue shims does not eliminate this.

3 4

Figure 58

Tongue Spacer Blocks

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Implement Lift Switch

The lift switch turns the air cart seed metering on and off as the 3N-4010HDA is lowered and raised. The switch

is mounted at the upper end of the parallel arms on the right rear wheel assembly.

When the 3N-4010HDA is raised, the upper parallel arm contacts the ﬂexible switch arm extension (whisker)

and operates the switch.

If the switch is otherwise operating properly, but metering is not stopping when raised, or not resuming when lowered, the switch may need some adjustment.

The whisker should extend under the parallel arm enough so that the whisker cannot slip off the arm when the drill is raised, but not so far it bends severely. To

adjust, loosen the bolts attaching the switch to the bracket and slide the switch left or right as needed and re-tighten.

The whisker should operate (prevent seeding) whenever the openers are just beginning to lift off the ground. To adjust:

1. Lower the implement until at a height where seeding should start (usually just above ground). Set the lift circuit to neutral.

2. Turn off the tractor and remove the key.

3. Securely support implement frame at this height with jack stands or blocks.

4. Loosen switch bracket bolts .

5. Slide switch up until the ﬂexible switch toggle is just past the point at which the switch clicks (the turn-off-seeding state).

6. Slide it down carefully until it switch clicks once more (the turn-on-seeding state).

7. Tighten the bolts.

Figure 59

Implement Lift Switch

Note: For reference, the switch wiring is:

Black (switch) to black (extension) Red (switch) to red (extension) Switch closed when drill is raised

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Seed Flap Replacement

Refer to Figure 60

To replace a seed ﬂap use a needle nose or similar tool and squeeze the tabs together. Pull plastic seed

1 3

ﬂap down out of metal bracket .

Push new seed ﬂap up through metal bracket until

tabs on seed ﬂap snap in place.

1 3

Marker Maintenance

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

Figure 60

Seed Tube Flap

To fold properly, the marker hydraulics must be free of air. If the markers fold in jerky, uneven motions, follow these steps.

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Bleeding Marker Hydraulics

Bleed only at:

JIC (Joint Industry Conference, 37° ﬂare) or NPT (National Pipe Thread, tapered thread) ﬁttings.

Never bleed at:

ORB (O-Ring Boss) or QD (Quick Disconnect) ﬁttings.

JIC ﬁttings do not require high torque. JIC and O-ring ﬁttings do not require sealant. Always use liquid pipe sealant when adding or replacing (NPT) pipe-thread ﬁttings. To avoid cracking hydraulic ﬁttings from over tightening, and to keep tape fragments from clogging ﬁlters, do not use plastic sealant tape.

Crushing and Overhead Hazard:

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

1. Check that tractor hydraulic reservoir is full. Review “Marker Operation” on page 29.

2. With both markers lowered into ﬁeld position, loosen hydraulic-hose ﬁttings at rod and base ends of marker cylinders. If applicable, loosen ﬁttings on back side of sequence valve.

3. With tractor idling, activate tractor hydraulic valve until oil seeps out around a loosened ﬁtting. Tighten that ﬁtting.

4. Reactivate tractor hydraulic valve until oil seeps out around another loosened ﬁtting. Tighten that ﬁtting. Repeat process until all loosened ﬁttings have been bled and tightened.

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Marker Speed

The procedure for adjusting marker speed is different for single marker with needle valve and dual markers with sequence valve.

Single Marker/Needle Valve Speed

Refer to Figure 61

A needle valve controls the folding speed. The needle valve is near the rod end of the marker cylinder.

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

Figure 61

Needle valve Adjustment

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Dual-Marker/Sequence Valve Speed

There is one adjustment screw for unfolding speed and one for folding speed . You can identify adjustment

screws by markings stamped in valve body.

Turn adjustment screws clockwise ( : slower) to decrease [un]folding speed and counterclockwise

( : faster) to increase [un]folding speed.

With tractor idling at a normal operating speed, adjust marker folding to a safe speed. Excessive [un]folding speed could damage markers and void the warranty.

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

Marker Chain Length

Refer to Figure 63

With marker unfolded, adjust chain to a length

of 67in (170cm)

Slowly fold marker while observing disk. If marker disk slides across the ground more than a foot (0.3m) before chain and linkage lifts it up, the chain is too long.

Remove bolt and shorten chain one or two links. Check adjustment by repeating folding process.

If chain is too short when marker is unfolded, it will prevent the marker blade from dropping into ﬁeld depressions, causing skips in the mark line. Correct this condition by lengthening chain one or two links.

Figure 62

Sequence Valve Adjustment

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Figure 63

Marker Chain Length

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Marker Shear Bolt Replacement

Refer to Figure 64

The marker arm is attached to marker body with a pivot

1 2 3

bolt and a shear bolt . A third clamp bolt acts as a hold-down for the top of the marker shear base.

The shear bolt is designed to fail if the marker tip gets

hung up on an obstacle. This prevents damage to the marker.

If the shear bolt fails, replace it with a bolt of identical size and grade, or one of similar strength.

The supplied bolt is Great Plains part:

802-589C HHCS 7/16-14X2 GR5

This is a

⁄

-14 x 2in Grade 5 bolt. If an exact

replacement is not immediately available, temporarily substitute a metric bolt, M10x0.75 Class 8.8.

Machine Damage Risk:

Do not replace the shear bolt with a higher grade bolt, or the next obstruction may result in marker damage.

Note: Do not replace the shear bolt with a lower grade

bolt, or smaller bolt, or you may experience nuisance shears.

If conditions are causing frequent shears, keep spare bolts in the storage holes of the marker shear base.

Before installing a new shear bolt, tighten the pivot and clamp bolts ( , ) just enough so the marker

1 3

⁄

-11x5in

shear arm moves with some resistance when pushed by hand.

Note: Repeat the above bolt adjustment step at the be-

ginning of each season.

Figure 64

Marker Shear Base

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Lubrication

Intervals

Multi-purpose spray lubricant

Multi-purpose grease lubricant

Multi-purpose oil lubricant

Inspection

34208

(operating hours)

at which service is required

Caster Wheel Pivot (Rear)

1 zerk each of 2 casters; 2 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges

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Caster Wheel Pivot (Wing)

1 zerk each of 2 casters; 2 total

Zerk is partially obscured behind lock cylinder mechanism.

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges

Gauge Wheel Assy Pivot

1 zerk each of 2 pivots; 2 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges

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Parallel Arm Pivots

4 zerks each of 4 arm sets; 16 total

Zerks are on inside faces of cross-tubes between arms.

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges

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Rockshaft

1 zerk each of 3 pivots, 1 zerk each lower cylinder pin; 5 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges

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Parallel Arm Lift Cylinder Pins

1 zerk each rod-end cylinder pin; 4 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges

Wing Flex Pivots

1 zerk each of 2 pivots; 2 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges

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Wing Frame Vertical Pivots

1 zerk each of 2 pivots; 2 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges

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Grease Bank

Up to 14 zerks each bank, 2 banks each of 3 sections; 6 banks total; 1 zerk per opener; 48 or 66 zerks total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: 5 pumps

Note: These zerks are only present if the drill has

frame-mounted coulters. These zerks only serve the coulter arm pivots. Coulter hub zerks must be serviced at the hubs.

Marker(s) (Option)

3 zerks per marker; 3 or 6 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges

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Frame-Mounted Coulter Hubs (Option)

Seasonally

1 zerk per coulter; 48 or 66 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges

Note: These zerks are only present if the drill has

frame-mounted coulters. These zerks only serve the coulter hubs. Coulter arm pivots are lubricated from the grease banks.

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Marker Disk Bearings (Option)

Seasonally

2 races each marker; 2 or 4 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack

Main Wheel Bearings

2-3 Years

2 races each of 6 wheels; 12 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack

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Options

Blockage Detector

The seed monitor supports sensors that monitor for plugging in the one-inch, secondary hoses. The package includes programmable blockage modules for each tower and ﬂow sensors for each secondary seed hose. The blockage modules signal the monitor when ﬂow stops at a sensor. The monitor then sounds an alarm and identiﬁes the problem hose.

To order blockage sensors, contact your Great Plains dealer.

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Drill, Row Spacing

3N40HD-6675 DICKEY JOHN BLOCK 168-411A

3N40HD-4810 DICKEY JOHN BLOCK 168-412A

Part

Number

Coulters

The 3N-4010HDA supports either frame-mounted or unit-mounted coulters. It is not possible to install both types on the same drill.

Unit-Mounted Coulters

Unit-mount coulters (UMCs) attach directly to the 10HD row unit, and the coulter blade maintains a precise relationship to the opener disk (seeding) depth.

UMCs are suitable for lighter no-till and conventional tillage conditions. Their down-force is limited to what the 10HD row unit can provide. In challenging conditions, weight kits may be required.

UMCs are dealer-installed. Order one kit part number per row. Weight is 40 lbs (18kg) per row.

Coulter Kit

GP25S UMC 15" FLUTED BLD 204-616L GP25S UMC 15" TURBO BLD 204-617L

Part

Number

For operation, see “Unit-Mounted Coulter Adjustments” on page 42.

15in Coulter Blades

Blade

COULTER BLADE (FLUTED) 15" OD 820-331C COULTER BLADE (TURBO) 15" OD 820-327C

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Number

10HD Series Unit-Mounted Coulter

Figure 65

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Frame-Mounted Coulters

Frame-mounted coulters are recommended for heavier no-till conditions and rocky soil. They are independent of row-unit down-force and may be set to different (usually higher) force levels.

Because the weight of the drill is used to deliver both frame-mounted coulter and row-unit opener/press-wheel down-force, extra weights are almost always required with frame-mounted coulters. Each coulter itself adds 61 lbs (28 kg) to the drill. See page 40 for information on calculating requirements.

When ordered with a new drill, frame-mounted coulters are factory-installed. They may also be ordered for ﬁeld installation. Each kit equips an entire drill.

Coulter Kit

For 3N-4010HDA-

-4810 -6675

with 17x

⁄

in Fluted Blade

⁄

in Wavy Blade

⁄

in Turbo Blade

See “Opener Frame Height” on page 34 for adjustments.

17in Coulter Blades

Part ordering number includes one blade.

249-081A 249-085A

249-083A 249-087A

249-084A 249-088A

Blade Part Number

17x

⁄

17x

⁄

in Wavy Blade

17x

⁄

in Turbo Blade

in Fluted Blade

820-018C

820-082C

820-156C

Coulter Tines

The coulters on your drill can be equipped with optional trash tines. The tines help guide the residue under the coulters and openers to prevent plugging.

Order one kit per row.

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Row Spacing

Part

Numbers

7.5-Inch Rows, Coulter Tine Update Kit 149-925A

10-Inch Rows, Coulter Tine Update Kit 149-926A

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Hitches

One hitch is selected upon initial order of an 3N-4010HDA Drill, and includes the spring wire loop, safety chain, and all fasteners. Additional hitches may be ordered for conversion in the ﬁeld, and include extra hitch mounting bolts, lock washers and nuts.

Hitch Description

Part

Numbers

Large Strap

Clevis

Small Strap

170-038A

170-039A

170-059A

Flat Fold Markers

Hydraulically-operated markers leave a visible groove to use as centerline for the next pass.

The single marker mounts on the left side of the drill. The dual markers mount on both sides, and include an automatic sequence valve for operating alternate sides on each pass.

Both marker include speed adjustments.

If ordered with a new drill, markers are factory-installed. They may also be ordered later for ﬁeld installation. Each kit equips one drill.

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Marker Kit Part Number

Single 113-814A Dual 113-815A

Markers add weight to the drill, but only to the wing section(s). The dual kit adds 1860 lbs (844 kg). The single kit adds 930 lbs (422 kg). See page 40 for the contribution to available down-pressure.

To maintain equal available force when a single marker is installed, add one entire weight kit to the right wing, populated with eight 100 pound (45 kg) weights.

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Seed Firmers

The standard 3N-4010HDA includes seed ﬂaps. A choice of ﬁrmers is an option in the product bundles, or may be ﬁeld-installed as kits. Only one type of seed ﬁrmer may be installed at the same time.

Seed-Lok® Seed Firmer

Description Part Number

SEED LOK 98 ROW UNIT 404-093K

For operations, see “Seed Firmer Adjustments” on page 47.

27072

Keeton Seed Firmer

Description Part Number

25 SER SEED FIRMER W/FERT 890-840C

For operations, see “Seed Firmer Adjustments” on page 47.

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Dual Weight Kit

Transport Hazard. Adding more than the recommend weight to the drill frame could cause a tire to blow during transport, leading to a serious road accident and personal injury. Do not add more than 3000 pounds to the drill frame.

Two of these are standard on the model 3N-4010HDA. If unusual soil conditions require more weight for coulter penetration, a third weight bracket kit are available. The brackets attach to the wing mainframe, and accept up to ﬁve standard “suitcase” tractor weights, approximately 500 lbs (227 kg) per bracket or 1000 lbs (454 kg) per kit.

The empty weight of the kit itself is 121 lbs (55 kg), or 61 lbs (28 kg) per bracket.

The weight kit is ﬁeld-installed, and does not include weights. See “Frame Weights” on page 40 for installation and use.

Great Plains suggests using no more than 3 kits (6 brackets, 3000 lbs (1361 kg) on the 3N-4010HDA.

Kit Description

40P DUAL WEIGHT BRACKET PKG 196-332A

Part

Number

Press Wheels

A variety of single and dual press wheels are available, as bundle options at the time of initial drill order. Kits are not presently available to convert these in the ﬁeld. Parts may be ordered to do so.

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Appendix

Speciﬁcations and Capacities

“Implement” refers to the 3N-4010HDA Air Drill alone. “Assembly” refers to the 3N-4010HDA Air Drill hitched to an ADC2350B Air Cart.

3N-4010HDA-4810 3N-4010HDA-6675

Operating Width

Swath

Number of Rows

Nominal Row Spacing

Swath Averaged Row Spacing

Tractor Requirements

Weight

Maximum Additional Weight

Hydraulic Circuits

Hitch

Transport Width

Transport Heights

Operating Height

Length

Wing Flexibility

Implement: 28736 lbs (13034 kg)

Assembly: 38536 lbs (17480 kg)

4 circuits required: load-sensitive or closed-center 15 to 30 gpm at 2000 psi

480in (1219cm) 499in (1267cm)

48 66

10 Inch (25.4cm) 7.5 Inch (19.1cm)

10.0in (25.4cm) 7.56in (19.2cm) 350 hp (power requirements will vary with tractor size,

soil type, terrain and tillage practices)

3 fully populated weight bracketsb: 3121 lbs (1416kg)

strap or clevis hitch to leading tractor,

pintle hitch to trailing ADC3250B air cart

Implement or Assembly: 14ft (4.28m)

Implement without Markers: 8ft 7in (2.62m)

Assembly without Markers: 11ft 11in (3.63m)

Implement or Assembly, with Markers: 12ft 9in (3.89m)

Assembly, with or without Markers: 11ft 11in (3.63m)

Implement: 45ft 4in (13.8m)

12 degrees down, 12 degrees up

Tire Size

a. Does not include seed load in air cart, markers, coulters or extra weights.

See “Transport” on page 27 for additional data.

b. Two weight brackets on each wing are standard. A third set is optional.

40 ft (12.2m)

Implement: 30896 lbs (14014 kg)

Assembly: 40696 lbs (18549 kg)

Assembly: 70ft (21.3m)

18-22.5 NHS 16 Ply

Tire Inﬂation Chart

Tire Size Inﬂation

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586 kPa

All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer of the tire. Tire warranty information is found online at the manufacturer’s websites listed below. For assistance or information, contact your nearest Authorized Farm Tire Retailer. ManufacturerWebsite Firestone www.ﬁrestoneag.com Gleason www.gleasonwheel.com Titan www.titan-intl.com

Tire Warranty Information

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Torque Values Chart

Bolt

Size

in-tpi

⁄4-20

⁄4-28

⁄16-18

⁄16-24

⁄8-16

⁄8-24

⁄16-14

⁄16-20

⁄2-13

⁄2-20

⁄16-12

⁄16-18

⁄8-11

⁄8-18

⁄4-10

⁄4-16

⁄8-9

⁄8-14

1-8

1-12

⁄8-7

⁄8-12

⁄4-7

⁄4-12

⁄8-6

⁄8-12

⁄2-6

⁄2-12

Bolt Head Identiﬁcation

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

N-m

ft-lb

7.4 11 16

8.5 13 18

15 24 33

17 26 37

27 42 59

31 47 67

43 67 95

49 75 105

66 105 145

75 115 165

95 150 210

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

N-m N-m

5.6 8 12

61014 5 811

11 17 25 12 19 27

13 19 27 13 21 29

20 31 44 24 39 53

22 35 49 29 45 62

32 49 70 42 67 93

36 55 78 44 70 97

49 76 105 66 77 105

55 85 120 68 105 150

70 110 155 73 115 160

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

Bolt Head Identiﬁcation

Bolt Size

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

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

5.8 8.8 10.9

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

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

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Hydraulic Diagrams

Hose Color Blue White Yellow Orange <no color>

Fold Cylinders

Drill Function Lift Cylinders

Cart Function <not present> <not present> Fan and Auger <not present> Sump Return

(via selector w/

Optional Markers)

Lift and Fold Hydraulics

<pass-through

to cart>

Lock Cylinders

<pass-through

to cart>

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Lock Cylinder Hydraulics

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Left Marker Hydraulics

Right Marker Hydraulics

27180

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Opener Hose Routing

Port Assignments, 10in (25.4cm) Drill

Drill Model: 3N-4010HDA-4810 Towers are numbered from drill left (Tower 1). Harness connectors are numbered on the cable: “Row 1” through “Row 12” (some are not connected [n/c]). Tower Ports are numbered Clockwise from mount center (Port 1) to Port 8. Openers are numbered from drill left (Row 1).

Tower Harness Port Opener Hose Length Tow er Harness Port Opener Hose Length

Tower

ROW 3 Port 1 3 69in (175cm) ROW 1 Port 2 1 75in (191cm) ROW 4 Port 2 28 70in (178cm) ROW 2 Port 3 2 72in (183cm) ROW 6 Port 3 30 74in (188cm) ROW 4 Port 4 4 70in (178cm) ROW 8 Port 4 32 80in (203cm) ROW 6 Port 5 6 71in (180cm) ROW 7 Port 5 31 74in (188cm) ROW 8 Port 6 8 75in (191cm) ROW 5 Port 6 29 70in (178cm) ROW 7 Port 7 7 71in (180cm) ROW 3 Port 7 27 70in (178cm) ROW 5 Port 8 5 70in (178cm) ROW 1 Port 8 25 73in (185cm)

ROW 9-12 n/c - - ROW 9-12 n/c -

ROW 3 Por t 1 11 72in (193cm) ROW 1 Por t 2 9 75in (191cm) ROW 3 Por t 2 35 72in (183cm) ROW 2 Por t 3 10 72in (183cm) ROW 1 Por t 3 33 78in (198cm) ROW 4 Por t 4 12 72in (183cm) ROW 2 Por t 4 34 73in (185cm) ROW 6 Por t 5 14 73in (185cm) ROW 4 Por t 5 36 73in (185cm) ROW 8 Por t 6 16 77in (196cm) ROW 6 Por t 6 38 70in (178cm) ROW 7 Por t 7 15 76in (193cm) ROW 8 Por t 7 40 75in (191cm) ROW 5 Por t 8 13 70in (178cm) ROW 7 Por t 8 39 73in (185cm)

9-12 n/c - - 9-12 n/c - ROW 7 Port 1 23 70in (178cm) ROW 5 Port 2 21 69in (175cm) ROW 1 Port 2 41 75in (191cm) ROW 3 Port 3 19 72in (183cm) ROW 2 Port 3 42 73in (185cm) ROW 1 Port 4 17 79in (201cm) ROW 4 Port 4 44 71in (180cm) ROW 2 Port 5 18 73in (185cm) ROW 6 Port 5 46 70in (178cm) ROW 4 Port 6 20 70in (178cm) ROW 8 Port 6 48 76in (193cm) ROW 6 Port 7 22 70in (178cm) ROW 7 Port 7 47 73in (185cm) ROW 8 Port 8 24 76in (193cm) ROW 5 Port 8 45 71in (180cm)

ROW 9-12 n/c ROW 9-12 n/c

Tower

ROW 2 Port 1 26 70in (178cm)

ROW 5 Por t 1 37 71in (180cm)

ROW 3 Port 1 43 71in (180cm)

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Port Assignments, 7.5in (19.2cm) Drill

5. Drill Model: 3N-4010HDA-6675 Towers are numbered from drill left (Tower 1). Harness connectors are numbered on the cable: “ROW 1” through “ROW 12” (some are not connected [n/c]). Ports are numbered Clockwise from mount center (Port 1) to Port 11. Openers are numbered from drill left (Row 1).

Tower Harness Port Opener Hose Length Tower Harness Port Opener Hose Length

Tower

ROW 6 Port 1 6 69in (175cm) ROW 4 Port 2 4 70in (178cm) ROW 4 Port 2 37 72in (183cm) ROW 2 Port 3 2 74in (188cm) ROW 6 Port 3 39 71in (180cm) ROW 1 Port 4 1 75in (191cm) ROW 8 Port 4 41 76in (193cm) ROW 3 Port 5 3 71in (180cm) ROW 10 Port 5 43 81in (206cm) ROW 5 Port 6 5 70in (178cm) ROW 11 Port 6 44 83in (211cm) ROW 7 Port 7 7 70in (178cm) ROW 9 Port 7 42 76in (193cm)

ROW 9 Port 8 9 74in (188cm) ROW 7 Port 8 40 74in (188cm) ROW 11 Port 9 11 78in (198cm) ROW 5 Port 9 38 73in (185cm) ROW 10 Port 10 10 73in (185cm) ROW 3 Port 10 36 73in (185cm)

ROW 8 Port 11 8 70in (178cm) ROW 1 Port 11 34 77in (196cm) ROW 12 n/c - - ROW 12 n/c - -

ROW 5 Por t 1 16 71in (180cm)

ROW 3 Por t 2 14 73in (185cm) ROW 4 Por t 2 48 72in (183cm)

ROW 1 Por t 3 12 78in (198cm) ROW 2 Por t 3 46 74in (188cm)

ROW 2 Por t 4 13 74in (188cm) ROW 1 Por t 4 45 75in (191cm)

ROW 4 Por t 5 15 70in (178cm) ROW 3 Por t 5 47 72in (183cm)

ROW 6 Por t 6 17 70in (178cm) ROW 5 Por t 6 49 72in (183cm)

ROW 8 Por t 7 19 72in (183cm) ROW 7 Por t 7 51 72in (183cm) ROW 10 Port 8 21 75in (191cm) ROW 9 Port 8 53 73in (185cm) ROW 11 Port 9 22 76in (193cm) ROW 11 Port 9 55 78in (198cm)

ROW 9 Port 10 20 72in (183cm) ROW 10 Port 10 54 76in (193cm)

ROW 7 Port 11 18 70in (178cm) ROW 8 Port 11 52 73in (185cm) ROW 12 n/c - - ROW 12 n/c - ROW 11 Port 1 33 76in (193cm) ROW 10 Port 2 32 72in (183cm) ROW 3 Port 2 58 73in (185cm)

ROW 8 Port 3 30 72in (183cm) ROW 1 Port 3 56 78in (198cm)

ROW 6 Port 4 28 71in (180cm) ROW 2 Port 4 57 74in (188cm)

ROW 4 Port 5 26 73in (185cm) ROW 4 Port 5 59 71in (180cm)

ROW 2 Port 6 24 77in (196cm) ROW 6 Port 6 61 71in (180cm)

ROW 1 Port 7 23 83in (211cm) ROW 8 Port 7 63 72in (183cm)

ROW 3 Port 8 25 77in (196cm) ROW 10 Port 8 65 75in (191cm)

ROW 5 Port 9 27 72in (183cm) ROW 11 Port 9 66 77in (196cm)

ROW 7 Port 10 29 71in (180cm) ROW 9 Port 10 64 71in (180cm)

ROW 9 Port 11 31 72in (183cm) ROW 7 Port 11 62 69in (175cm) ROW 12 n/c - - ROW 12 n/c - -

Tower

ROW 2 Port 1 35 73in (185cm)

ROW 6 Por t 1 50 71in (180cm)

ROW 5 Port 1 60 71in (180cm)

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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

accident ................................................ 2

ADC-2350B ........................................ 11

ADC2350B .................................. 20,27

address, Great Plains ........................ 13

Adjustments ....................................... 33

air cart ................................................ 32

air cart weight ..................................... 27

alignment, section .............................. 58

angle of cut, marker ........................... 49

automatic sequence valve.................. 30

back up .............................................. 31

ball swivel ........................................... 20

blade angle, marker ........................... 21

blade, coulter (UMC) .......................... 42

Bleeding Hydraulics ........................... 54

bleeding hydraulics ............................ 19

Bleeding Marker Hydraulics ............... 61

bleeding markers................................ 21

Blockage Detector .............................. 69

Both markers unfolded ....................... 30

bulkhead, seed hose .......................... 19

Cam ................................................... 41

Capacities .......................................... 74

Cart Hydraulics .................................. 17

CAUTION (deﬁned) .............................. 1

Chain Length, Marker ........................ 62

Checklists

Early Operations .......................... 53

Final Field ..................................... 31

Pre-Setup ..................................... 14

Pre-Start ....................................... 22

Pre-Transport ............................... 28

checks, early ...................................... 53

chemicals ............................................. 4

children ................................................ 2

clevis hitch.......................................... 71

color code .............................17

color code, switch............................... 60

connections, electrical ........................ 16

contact, opener discs ......................... 46

coulter alignment ................................ 43

coulter blade....................................... 42

Coulter Blades ............................ 69, 70

coulter depth ............................... 34, 35

coulter down-force.............................. 34

coulter mount (UMC) .......................... 43

Coulter Tines ...................................... 70

coulter weight ..................................... 27

Coulters ....................................... 34, 69

cut direction, marker .......................... 49

, 18, 76

DANGER (deﬁned)............................... 1

Decal

Caution

General ..................................... 9

No Step .................................... 9

Tire PSI .................................. 10

Danger

Pinch/Crush.............................. 7

Spanish .................................... 7

Warning

HPF .......................................... 8

Marker ...................................... 9

Marker Pinch ............................ 9

Pinch/Crush.............................. 8

Speed ....................................... 8

decal installation .................................. 6

Decals .................................................. 6

decals .................................................. 1

depth, coulter ..................................... 35

depth, FMC, individual ....................... 36

depth, UMC ....................................... 42

DICKEY-john ................................11

disc angle, opener ............................. 46

disposal ............................................... 4

Document Family ............................... 11

Down Force, w/weights...................... 40

Down Pressure Springs ..................... 41

Down Pressure, Row Unit.................. 44

down pressure, row unit..................... 45

down-force, coulter ............................ 34

down-force, 10HD .............................. 45

down-stop ....................................35, 38

Drill Selector Valve............................. 29

Dual Marker Operation ...................... 30

, 20

Electrical Connection ......................... 16

electrical lines ...................................... 2

electrocution ..................................2, 27

English ................................................. 7

eyebolts .......................................56, 57

fan air pressure ............................ 29, 31

fan hoses ........................................... 17

Fan Priority ........................................ 17

ﬂoating .........................................35, 39

FMC depth, individual ........................ 36

FMC Force ......................................... 37

FMC (Frame-Mounted Coulter) ......... 36

Fold Cylinders, Adjusting ................... 55

Fold Selector Valve ............................ 24

Folding ............................................... 25

fold/marker hoses .............................. 17

Force, FMC ........................................ 37

Frame Height ..................................... 34

Frame Height (no FMC) ..................... 38

Frame Weights ................................... 40

Frame-Mounted Coulters ...... 34,44, 70

frame-mounted coulters ..................... 40

furrow, ideal ....................................... 44

headphones ......................................... 3

Height, Opener Frame ....................... 34

height, tool bar ................................... 35

High Pressure Fluids ............................2

Hitch Air Cart ......................................19

hitch options .......................................14

Hitches ............................................... 71

Hitching .............................................. 14

hose routing ....................................... 79

hoses ........................................... 17,18

HPF (High Pressure Fluids) ................. 2

Hydraulic Diagrams ............................76

Hydraulic Hose Hookup......................17

hydraulic hoses ........................... 17

hydraulic motors .................................17

, 18

Implement Lift Switch .........................60

implement weight ............................... 27

IMPORTANT! (deﬁned) ...................... 12

Intended Usage .................................. 11

jack, parking .......................................32

jack, tongue ........................................ 15

JIC ...................................................... 61

Joint Industry Conference .................. 61

Keeton ......................................... 47,72

leaks ................................................... 53

left-hand (deﬁned) ..............................12

length during fold ................................ 25

length during unfold ............................ 26

Leveling Drill ....................................... 56

leveling drill.........................................19

Lift ...................................................... 23

lift locks........................................ 25, 32

Lift Switch ........................................... 60

lift switch ............................................. 22

Lighting ............................................... 16

lights ..................................................... 3

lines, electrical ...................................... 2

liquid treatments ...................................4

lock channels......................................23

lock hoses .......................................... 17

lock-up, ﬁrmer.....................................47

Lubrication .......................................... 64

magnehelic air pressure .....................29

Maintenance ....................................... 53

maintenance ......................................... 4

mark width, marker .............................49

Marker Adjustments ........................... 49

Marker Chain Length .......................... 62

Marker Extension ............................... 21

Marker Maintenance...........................61

Marker Operation ............................... 29

Marker Setup ...................................... 21

marker shear bolt ............................... 63

Marker Speed ..................................... 62

marker weight ..................................... 27

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Markers .............................................. 71

Model Number (recorded) .................. 13

Models Covered ................................. 11

motors, hydraulic................................ 17

National Pipe Thread ......................... 61

needle valve ....................................... 62

Note (deﬁned) .................................... 12

no-till .............................. 34, 37, 38, 40

NPT .................................................... 61

numbering, towers ............................. 79

opener disc adjustments .................... 46

Opener Frame Height ........................ 34

opener plugging ................................. 34

Options............................................... 69

ORB ................................................... 61

O-Ring Boss....................................... 61

Overhead Lines.................................... 2

Owner Assistance .............................. 13

Parking ............................................... 32

parking jack ........................................ 15

parts ................................................... 13

pass ................................................... 30

pests .................................................. 32

phone, Great Plains ........................... 13

pin-outs, switch .................................. 60

Planting .............................................. 31

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

plugging ............................................. 34

port assignments ............................... 79

Press Wheel Adjustment.................... 48

Press Wheels ..................................... 73

press wheels, assessing .................... 44

priority circuit ...................................... 17

protective clothing ................................ 3

QD...................................................... 61

Quick Disconnect ............................... 61

quick-connect coupling ...................... 17

Quickstart Guide ................................ 11

Raising and Lowering ........................ 23

Reﬂectors

Amber............................................. 6

Daytime .......................................... 7

Red................................................. 6

Reﬂectors, Safety................................. 6

repair parts ......................................... 13

re-phasing ................................... 19

Riders................................................... 2

right-hand (deﬁned) ........................... 12

rockshaft ............................................ 23

rocky conditions ................................. 37

row unit down pressure ...................... 45

, 24

safety cage........................................... 5

safety chain ................................... 2, 19

safety information................................. 1

Safety Symbol ...................................... 1

sealant, pipe .......................................61

section alignment................................58

seed delivery ......................................22

seed delivery tubes.............................32

Seed Firmers ......................................72

seed ﬁrmers ........................................47

seed ﬂap .............................................61

Seed Hoses ........................................19

Seed Monitor ......................................31

seed monitor ................................16

Seed Monitor Operator .......................11

Seed Tube ..........................................61

seeding depth ..............................22, 34

Seed-Lok® .........................................72

Seed-Lok™.........................................47

Selector Valve .....................................29

Selector Valve, Fold ............................24

Sequence Valve ..................................62

sequence valve...................................30

Serial Number (recorded) ...................13

Shear Bolt ...........................................63

shim ....................................................59

shims ..................................................58

Signal Words ........................................1

Single Marker Operation.....................30

skimming ..................................... 35, 39

Spacer Block, Tongue .........................59

spacers ...............................................46

Spacing, Press Wheel ........................48

Speciﬁcations .....................................74

speeds, fan .........................................29

speed, marker.....................................62

speed, transport .................................27

springs, coulter ...................................37

Stop Bolt .............................................58

stop valve..................................... 35, 39

Storage ...............................................32

strap hitch ...........................................71

suitcase weights .................................40

sump return ........................................17

Support ...............................................13

switch wiring .......................................60

switch, lift ............................................60

Symbol, Safety .....................................1

, 20

T handle..............................................48

terminal, seed monitor ........................20

tip forward ...........................................35

Tire Inﬂation ........................................74

tires .......................................................5

Tongue Spacer Block ..........................59

tool bar height .....................................35

Torque Values .....................................75

tractor weights ....................................40

Transport ............................................27

transport speed ....................................3

transport-lift hoses ..............................17

Troubleshooting ..................................50

turns .....................................................5

UMC (Unit-Mounted Coulters) ............42

Unfolding ............................................26

Unit-Mounted Coulter .................. 41, 42

Unit-Mounted Coulters ...27

URLs, tires ......................................... 74

URL, Great Plains .............................. 13

, 34, 44, 69

valve, needle ......................................62

Valve, Selector ................................... 29

valve, selector .................................... 24

Valve, Sequence ................................ 62

valve, sequence ................................. 30

valve, stop ................................... 35, 39

virtual terminal .................................... 20

WARNING (deﬁned)............................. 1

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

warranty ............................................. 81

Weight Kit ........................................... 73

weight kit ............................................ 71

weight kits .......................................... 40

weight sets ......................................... 27

Weights, Drill and Cart ....................... 27

weight, towing vehicle ........................ 27

wrench size ........................................ 45

Numerics

10HD Series ................................ 11,41

110011445, manual ........................... 11

110011461, manual ........................... 11

113-814A, marker .............................. 71

113-815A, markers............................. 71

149-926A, coulter tines ...................... 70

167-085B, seed rate manual .............. 11

167-085M, air cart manual ................. 11

168-411A, blockage detector ............. 69

168-412A, blockage detector ............. 69

170-038A, hitch ..................................71

170-039A, hitch ..................................71

170-059A, hitch ..................................71

18-22.5 NHS 16 Ply ........................... 74

196-332A, weight kit........................... 73

196-444M, this manual....................... 11

196-444P, parts manual ..................... 11

20 mph .......................................... 3, 27

204-616L, UMC .................................. 69

204-617L, UMC .................................. 69

249-081A, FMC .................................. 70

249-083A, FMC .................................. 70

249-084A, FMC .................................. 70

249-085A, FMC .................................. 70

249-087A, FMC .................................. 70

249-088A, FMC .................................. 70

26in .................................................... 38

3N-4010HDA ...................................... 27

3N-4010HDA, described .................... 11

3N-4010HDA-4810.........11, 40, 74, 79

3N-4010HDA-6675.........11, 40, 74, 80

32 kph ........................................... 3,27

37 degree ﬂare ...................................61

404-093K, Seed Lok .......................... 72

66cm .................................................. 38

802-589C, shear bolt.......................... 63

817-348C, hose label .................. 17, 18

818-045C, pinch decal ......................... 8

818-188C, speed decal ........................8

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818-339C, HPF decal........................... 8

818-398C, no step decal ...................... 9

818-557C, language decal ................... 7

818-579C, marker pinch decal ............. 9

818-580C, marker overhead decal ....... 9

818-587C, caution decal ...................... 9

818-590C, pinch decal ......................... 7

820-018C, coulter blade .................... 70

820-082C, coulter blade .................... 70

820-156C, coulter blade .................... 70

820-327C, coulter blade .................... 69

838-265C, amber reﬂector ................... 6

838-266C, red reﬂector ........................ 6

838-267C, daytime reﬂector .................7

848-147C, tire PSI decal ....................10

890-840C, Keeton ..............................72

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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.

Corporate Ofﬁce: P.O. Box 5060

Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA

Great Plains 3N4010HDA Operator Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Operator Manual

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information

Look for Safety Symbol

Be Aware of Signal Words

Be Familiar with Safety Decals

Avoid High Pressure Fluids

Use A Safety Chain

Keep Riders Off Machinery

Check for Overhead Lines

Use Safety Lights and Devices

Transport Machinery Safely

Wear Protective Equipment

Handle Chemicals Properly

Shutdown and Storage

Practice Safe Maintenance

Tire Safety

Prepare for Emergencies

Safety At All Times

Introduction

Document Family

Description of Unit

Intended Usage

Models Covered

Using This Manual

Owner Assistance

Preparation and Setup

Pre-Setup Checklist

Hitching to Tractor

Tractor Electrical Connections

Cart Connections

Tractor Hydraulic Hose Hookup

Sump First and Last

Fan Priority

Cart Hydraulics

Older Style Hoses with Color Ties

Hydraulic Charge

Drill Level

Hitch Air Cart

Connect Seed Hoses

Install Seed Monitor Terminal

Marker Setup

Initial Marker Extension

Operating Instructions

General Description

Planting Operation

Pre-Start Checklist

Raising and Lowering (Lift)

Raising

Lowering

Re-phasing Lift System

Fold Selector Valve

Folding

Unfolding

Transport

Pre-Transport Checklist

Fan Speed

Recommended Fan Speeds

Marker Operation

Set Selector Valve

Single Marker Operation

Dual Marker Operation

Field Operations

Final Field Checklist

Planting Sequence

Planting

Seed Monitor

Parking

Storage

Adjustments

Planting Depth

Opener Frame Height

Frame-Mounted Coulters

Frame Height - Frame Mounted Coulters

Individual Frame-Mounted Coulter Depth

Frame-Mounted Coulter Force