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3-Point 40-Foot Yield-Pro® Planter

Pre-Delivery

3PYPA

with Air-Pro

Manufacturing, Inc.

www.greatplainsmfg.com

Seed Meters

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Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit, or may show similar 3PYP models and their options.

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents Index

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

Introduction ..................................................................5

Models Covered ............................................................. 5

Description of Unit ..........................................................5

Compatible Tractors ...................................................5

Using This Manual..........................................................6

What’s On The Truck .....................................................6

Shipment Inventory ........................................................7

Assembly and Setup Assistance ....................................8

Plan The Mainframe Unload ........................................ 9

Use a Hoist or One to Four Lifters.............................. 9

Location Requirements ..................................................9

Wings: No Lift - No Hoist ..............................................10

Hoist Lifting...................................................................10

Three Hoist Points....................................................10

Four Hoist Points......................................................11

Fork Lifting....................................................................11

Single-Lift Points ......................................................11

Two Lift Points..........................................................12

Three Lift Points .......................................................13

Four Lift Points .........................................................14

Unloading....................................................................15

Unload Smaller Items First ...........................................15

Unload the Seed Frame ...........................................15

Unload The Mainframe.................................................16

Planter Assembly ....................................................... 20

Press Wheel Shipping ..................................................20

Shipping Stands ........................................................... 20

Prepare Parallel Arms .................................................. 21

Mount Seed Box Frame ...............................................22

Seed Cart Self-Lift ....................................................23

Remove Cart Shipping Stands .................................23

Install Casters...............................................................23

Caster Arms..............................................................23

Install Left and Right Caster Arms............................ 24

Install Caster Wheels................................................24

Adjust Steering Tie Rod............................................25

Lower Seed Box Structure........................................26

Remove Hopper (Option) .........................................26

Connect Steering Hoses ..............................................27

Route Steering Sensor Lead ........................................27

Route Lighting/Seed Box Leads...................................28

Adjust Air Box Pads......................................................28

Connect Seed Hose Rack ............................................29

Seed Hose Routing...................................................... 31

Port Identification: “12 Port” ..................................... 31

Port Assignments: 12, 23 and 24-Row..................... 31

Port Identification: “16 Port” ..................................... 32

Port Assignments: 16, 31 and 32-Row..................... 32

Connect Seed Hoses ................................................... 33

Connect Hoses at Air Box Manifold ......................... 33

Connect Hoses at Wing Tubes ................................ 33

Connect Air Box Inlet Hose ...................................... 34

Install Lower Walkboard Step ...................................... 35

Install Press Wheel Assemblies................................... 36

Install Row Unit Side Wheels....................................... 37

Hopper Installation ....................................................... 37

Hopper Level Sensor Installation ............................. 38

Row Unit Options ......................................................... 38

Planter Closeout .......................................................... 39

Emergency Moves Without Steering........................39

Force Caster Float ............................................... 39

Console Installation................................................... 40

Seed Monitor Console Installation ............................... 40

Tractor Steering ......................................................... 41

Install Switchbox .......................................................... 41

Install GP Linear Sensor .............................................. 42

Assemble Tractor Sensor......................................... 43

Install Tractor Steering Sensor................................. 43

Case IH® MX/Magnum™ Installation....................... 44

John Deere® 8000 (RFS) Installation....................... 46

John Deere® 8000 ILS Installation........................... 48

Install Harness for Linear Sensor.............................50

Install Electronic Module .............................................. 51

Install Gray Module Harness........................................ 52

ISObus Compatible Connection................................... 53

John Deere® R-Series ISObus ................................ 53

John Deere® 8000 Series ISObus ........................... 53

Install Harness for Native Steering Sensor .................. 54

Case or New Holland Native Sensor Harness ......... 55

John Deere® Tracked Native Sensor Harness ........ 56

John Deere® Wheeled Native Sensor Harness ....... 57

Install Module Output Harness..................................... 58

Steering Calibration ..................................................... 59

Steering System Hydraulic Bleeding........................59

Calibration ................................................................ 59

Steering Configuration Switch..................................59

Wheel Sensor Calibration ........................................ 60

Wheel Tractors and Alternate Method for Tracked

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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Tractors ............................................................ 60

Steering Troubleshooting............................................. 61

Steering Flash Error Codes ..................................... 63

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

Specifications and Capacities, 1 of 2 ........................... 64

Tire Inflation Chart ....................................................... 65

Torque Values Chart ....................................................66

Hydraulic Diagrams ......................................................67

Chain Routing...............................................................74

Index ............................................................................79

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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.

Use Adequate Lifting Means

The main section of this planter is extremely heavy. If using multiple lifters, make sure each is rated for at least its share of the load.

Unless using a crane, do not lift and move the planter. Lift it off the delivery truck, pull the truck away, and lower the planter to the ground.

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POUNDS

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.

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Be Familiar with Safety Decals

▲ Read and understand “Safety Decals” in the Operator

manual.

▲ Read all instructions noted on the decals.

▲ Keep decals clean. Replace damaged, faded and illegible

decals.

Wear Protective Equipment

▲ Wear protective clothing and equipment.

▲ Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid

loose-ﬁtting clothing.

▲ Because prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause

hearing impairment or hearing loss, wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.

▲ Because operating equipment safely requires your full

attention, avoid wearing entertainment headphones while assembling or operating machinery.

Avoid High Pressure Fluids

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

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

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

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

check for suspected leaks.

▲ Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when

working with hydraulic systems.

▲ If an accident occurs, seek immediate medical assistance

from a physician familiar with this type of injury.

Tire Safety

Tire changing can be dangerous and should be performed by trained personnel using correct tools and equipment.

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

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

▲ When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-handling

equipment adequate for weight involved.

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Practice Safe Maintenance

▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper

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

▲ Work in a clean, dry area.

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

remove key before performing maintenance.

▲ Make sure all moving parts have stopped and all system

pressure is relieved.

▲ Allow planter to cool completely.

▲ Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before servicing or

adjusting electrical systems or before welding on planter.

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

and installed properly.

▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris.

▲ Remove all tools and unused parts from planter before

operation.

Use Safety Lights and Devices

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

▲ Use ﬂashing warning lights and turn signals whenever

driving on public roads.

▲ Use lights and devices provided with implement.

Transport Machinery Safely

Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph (32 km/h), 13 mph (22 km/h) in turns. Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset.

▲ Do not exceed 20 mph. Never travel at a speed which does

not allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes.

▲ Comply with state and local laws.

▲ Do not tow an implement that, when fully loaded, weighs

more than 1.5 times the weight of towing vehicle.

▲ Carry reﬂectors or ﬂags to mark planter in case of

breakdown on the road.

▲ Keep clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions

when transporting. Refer to transport dimensions in Appendix, starting on page 64.

▲ Do not fold or unfold the planter while the tractor is

moving.

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Shutdown and Storage

▲ Lower planter, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and

remove the key.

▲ Secure planter using blocks and supports provided.

▲ Detach and store planter in an area where children

normally do not play.

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 planter functions.

▲ Operate machinery from the driver’s seat only.

▲ Do not leave planter unattended with tractor engine

running.

▲ Do not stand between the tractor and planter during

hitching.

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

parts.

▲ Wear snug-ﬁtting clothing to avoid entanglement with

moving parts.

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

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

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Introduction

The 3-Point 40-Foot Yield-Pro® Planter (3PYPA) has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help the customer get years of satisfactory use from the machine.

Models Covered

3PYPA-1236 12-Row, 36 inch Spacing

3PYPA-1238 12-Row, 38 inch Spacing

3PYPA-1240 12-Row, 40 inch Spacing

3PYPA-1630 16-Row, 30 inch Spacing

3PYPA-24TR36 24-Row (12 Twin), 36 inch Spacing

3PYPA-24TR38 24-Row (12 Twin), 38 inch Spacing

3PYPA-24TR40 24-Row (12 Twin), 40 inch Spacing

3PYPA-3115 31-Row, 15 inch Spacing

3PYPA-32TR30 32-Row (16 Twin), 30 inch Spacing

Description of Unit

The 3PYPA planter is a semi-mounted implement for use in conventional till, minimum-till, or light no-till conditions. The 3PYPA accepts optional unit mounted coulters. The unit mounted coulters make it suitable for light to moderate no-till conditions only. The 3PYPA includes 25 Series openers with Air-Pro® meters supporting a wide choice of seed disks. The planter stack-folds for transport.

Intended Usage

Use the 3PYPA planter to seed production-agriculture crops only. It is suitable for conventional till, min-till and moderate no-till conditions. Do not modify the planter for use with attachments other than Great Plains options and accessories speciﬁed for use with the 3PYPA.

Figure 1

3PYPA Planter

Compatible Tractors

3PYPA planters include hydraulic steering, which requires mounting a sensor in the tractor steering gear. Brackets and instructions are included for the following tractor brands and models.

Case IH

John Deere

The tractor must otherwise also meet the requirements listed under Speciﬁcations and Capacities in Appendix A of the Operator Manual (401-647M).

If the customer does not have one of the brands and models listed above, contact the factory.

At time of publication, this 3PYPA steering system was not compatible with articulated tractors.

MX or Magnum™ Series 225 through 385

8000 and 8000R Series with rigid front suspension

8000 Series ILS (Independent Live Suspension)

8000RT Series tracked

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Using This Manual

This manual will familiarize you with planning, unloading, assembly, and some calibration of the planter. Most operating information is contained in the Operator manual (401-647M). It is essential that the Operator manual be available during assembly and checkout.

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

Deﬁnitions

The following terms are used throughout this manual.

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

Note: Useful information related to the preceding topic.

Right-hand and left-hand as used in this manual are determined by facing the direction the machine will travel

while in use unless otherwise stated. An orientation rose in some line art

illustrations shows the directions of: Up, Back, Left, Down, Front, Right.

Document Family

401-647M Owner’s Manual (this document)

401-647B Seed Rate Charts

401-647P Parts

401-647Q Pre-Delivery manual

DICKEY-john®IntelliAg® manuals:

110011508 Planter/Drill Control, User Level 1

110011501 Planter/Drill Control, User Level 2&3

110011531 3PYPA-1236 Quick-Start Guide

110011531 3PYPA-1238 Quick-Start Guide

110011531 3PYPA-1240 Quick-Start Guide

110011530 3PYPA-1630 Quick-Start Guide

110011528 3PYPA-24TR36 Quick-Start Guide

110011528 3PYPA-24TR38 Quick-Start Guide

110011528 3PYPA-24TR40 Quick-Start Guide

110011529 3PYPA-3115 Quick-Start Guide

110011529 3PYPA-32TR30 Quick-Start Guide

110011126 DICKEY-john® hopper level sensor install

What’s On The Truck

Refer to Figure 2

The 3PYPA planter is delivered from the factory on a ﬂatbed semi-trailer. It needs to be unloaded from the truck at the spot where ﬁnal assembly takes place.

It is expected that ﬁnal delivery to the customer will be done using the planter’s own transport wheels, after ﬁnal assembly.

Figure 2

Planter Arriving on Truck

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Shipment Inventory

The planter is shipped as the following 5 subassemblies or kits:

Refer to Figure 3

1. Main frame consisting of: the complete tool bar with all the row units, press wheels (two center units strapped on top), air delivery system, markers (if ordered), parallel arms, and gauge wheels (except on planters with 15 inch row spacing).

Refer to Figure 4 (which depicts an optional seed hopper on the seed structure)

2. Rear Seed support structure consisting of the frame, with hydraulic steering components, air distribution box, caster mounts, walkboard, and; 82 bushel hopper (if ordered).

Note: The optional hopper is mounted on the frame at

90 degrees from its operating orientation.

Figure 3

Main Frame

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Figure 4

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Rear Support Structure

Refer to Figure 5

3. Right and left caster assemblies including the wheel hub and spindle assemblies. See “Caster Arms” on page 23.

4. Rear lift assist wheels and tires (not shown).

Figure 5

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Caster Arms

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5. A crate containing the hardware to ﬁnal assemble the planter, seed monitor console, tractor-side steering equipment, and seed disks (if ordered).

Assembly and Setup Assistance

To order additional copies of pre-delivery instructions or operator’s and parts manuals, write to the following address. Include model numbers in all correspondence.

If you do not understand any part of this manual or have other assembly or setup questions, assistance is available. Contact:

Product Support

Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department

PO Box 5060

Salina, KS 67402-5060

Figure 6

Miscellaneous Crate

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785-823-3276

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Plan The Mainframe Unload

Unloading the main frame can be a safe, smooth operation if it is properly planned in advance.

▲ Scope the lift equipment and team size required.

▲ Review the steps with all lift team members.

▲ For multiple lifters, gather lifters and practice simultaneous

lift. Learn control operations for equal lift rates.

▲ Designate an observer to be lift leader.

▲ Have an agreed signalling or command for simultaneous

halting of the lift if any team member detects a problem.

▲ Move the trailer, not the planter.

Use a Hoist or One to Four Lifters

Use lifter(s) with a combined capacity greater than the weight of the planter main frame.

Do not use more than 4 lifters. There are no safe rear lift points for more than one lifter.

When using N (2 to 4) lifters, do not assume that each is getting1⁄Nth of the load. Plan excess capacity. Monitor load indicators and overload indications or alarms.

> 14,000

POUNDS

Location Requirements

Until assembled, the planter mainframe is impractical to move. It needs to be unloaded directly above the spot where ﬁnal assembly takes place.

This location needs to be:

• ﬁrm level ground or pavement the parking stand loads can approach 100 psi

• there must be adequate space to pull the trailer out from under the lifted mainframe, without turns,

• there must be adequate open space behind the mainframe to attach the seed substructure,

• there must be adequate space all around to easily maneuver fork lifts on both sides, and later behind the seed frame, and

• there must be adequate space in front of the planter to attach a tractor and move forward for delivery.

Mark the parking location with trafﬁc cones or pavement markers.

Note: Unless it is certain that the assembled planter will

only be moved with the tractor on which the steering sensor is installed, allow ample room in front of the planter, so that non-sensor tractors need only make forward moves.

40ft

150ft

Figure 7

Suggested Unload Clearances

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Wings: No Lift - No Hoist

Refer to Figure 8

Lift Failure Hazard:

Do no lifting on the wings beyond the lock-down pins. There is signiﬁcant risk of hinge failure and lift collapse, with possible serious injury or death, and major damage to both planter and lift equipment.

The folding/stacking wings of the 3PYPA planter must not be used for lifting. Although they are shipped in the pinned-down conﬁguration, the hinge/arm system is designed only to carry the weight of the wings, and not the center section.

Lift only by the center section.

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Hoist Lifting

Three Hoist Points

Refer to Figure 9

Attach two hoist lines to the center section tool bar , outboard of the forward parking stands , but inboard of the wing joints .

Attach the third hoist line to the center of the rear box frame and secure that line against side-slip.

Figure 8

No-Lift/No-Hoist Regions

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Figure 9

3-Hoist Points

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Four Hoist Points

Refer to Figure 10

Attach two hoist lines to the center section tool bar , outboard of the forward parking stands , but inboard of the wing joints .

Attach two hoist lines to the rear corners of the rear box frame .

Fork Lifting

Single-Lift Points

Refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12

If a fork lift is available rated for 14,000 pounds or higher, the planter may be lifted from the front using 4 chains or straps.

Note: The center of gravity is generally within 12 inches

ahead or behind the row unit springs.

If using 4 hoist lines, attach two lines to the rear corners of the rear box frame . If using 3 lines, attach one to the center of the rear tool bar, and secure it so that it cannot slide side-to-side.

If using 4 lines, you may attach the front lines to the lower two points of the 3-point hitch .

If using 3 lines, attach the front lines to the front tool

bar outboard of the hitch, but inboard of the wing

joints .

Figure 10

4-Hoist Points

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Figure 11

Single Lift Hoist Points

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Unstable Load Hazard:

Do not attach to the hitch using 3 lines.

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Tipping Hazard:

Do not attempt single-lift from planter rear. The center of gravity is too far forward for safety.

Two Lift Points

Refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14

Using two lifters, position the lifter with the lowest capacity at center frame rear, and lift via center frame side tubes, as for single-lift.

Position the lifter with the highest capacity at the hitch, and lift via the cross-tube of the hitch.

Note: The observer/lift leader needs to pay close

attention to planter front-to-back level, and signal each lift operator how to compensate if imbalance is detected.

Figure 12

Single Fork Lift

Figure 13

Rear Lift point

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Figure 14

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Three Lift Points

Refer to Figure 13, Figure 15 and Figure 16

Using three lifters, position one (with the highest capacity) at center frame rear, and lift via center frame side tubes, as for single-lift (ref).

Position the other two lifters near, but not beyond, the center-to-wing connection. Make sure both forks are inboard, and lifting only the center section.

Unbalanced Load Risk:

Two observers are needed, one for front-back level, and the other for side-to-side.

The observers need to pay close attention to planter level, and signal each lift operator how to compensate if imbalance is detected.

Figure 15

Three-lift points

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Figure 16

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Front Side Lift Point

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Four Lift Points

Refer to Figure 13, Figure 15, Figure 16 and Figure 18

Using four lifters, position one (with the highest capacity) at center frame rear, and lift via center frame side tubes, as for single-lift.

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Position one lifter at the hitch, and lift via the cross-tube of the hitch, as for 2-lift.

Position the other two lifters near, but not beyond, the center-to-wing connection, as for 3-lift. Make sure both forks are inboard, and lifting only the center section.

Unbalanced Load Risk:

Two observers are needed, one for front-back level, and the other for side-to-side.

The observers need to pay close attention to planter level, and signal each lift operator how to compensate if imbalance is detected.

Figure 17

4-Lift Regions

Figure 18

Four-lift in Progress

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Unloading

Have the driver spot the truck as marked during See “Plan The Mainframe Unload” on page 9.

Unload Smaller Items First

Unloading the mainframe is a potentially dangerous operation.

Reduce risk and complication by ﬁrst unloading

1. the caster components,

2. the miscellaneous crate and

3. the seed frame

(described below)

Place these components well out of the maneuvering area needed for unloading the mainframe.

Figure 19

Trailer w/Main & Seed Frames

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Unload the Seed Frame

Although relatively light compared to the main frame, the seed frame is tall and an awkward shape for fork-lifting.

It is easiest to approach it from what will later be the front. If you fork-lift from its back (not recommended), ﬁrst swing open and secure the walkboard.

Refer to Figure 20 (which depicts an earlier revision frame)

If the planter was delivered with a hopper, lift via the side fork lift holes on the diagonal braces.

If the planter did not include a hopper, use chains, and be sure to check load balance.

4. Remove the seed structure from the trailer.

Figure 20

Approaching Seed frame

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Unload The Mainframe

Refer to Figure 21 and Figure 22 (which depict a three fork lift)

5. Double-check that all chains and tie-down straps have been released and stowed.

6. Make sure that all team members are fully briefed and ready.

7. Set parking brake on trailer tractor.

8. Attach crane hoist lines at planned points or move fork lifts into planned positions.

Lifter-Trailer Contact Risk:

Do not move lifters or crane so far in that trailer wheels will not be able to clear them when pulling trailer out from under planter.

Load “Wedging” Risk:

If using multiple lifters, do not drive the lifts fully forward into the planter, unless the lifts are known to have precisely vertical motion. If the load moves forward while lowering, the planter will tend to push the lifters backward.

Refer to Figure 22 (which depicts a three fork lift)

9. Slowly lift the planter off the trailer bed.

10. Stop lifting about 12in above the bed.

Figure 21

Position Lifters

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Figure 22

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planter Lifted

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Refer to Figure 23 (which depicts a three fork lift)

11. Have the truck driver slowly pull the trailer straight out from under the planter.

Refer to Figure 24 (which depicts a three fork lift)

12. Making sure to keep level from front to back and side to side, slowly lower the planter.

13. If the planter has the gauge wheels swung back under for shipment, stop lowering about 18 inches above the ground.

If the planter does not have the gauge wheels mounted, skip to step 20.

Figure 23

Truck Pulling Away

Figure 24

Planter Lowering

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Refer to Figure 25

14. Swing the gauge wheels most of the way out in front of the planter.

Refer to Figure 26

15. Remove and save one set (not all shown):

803-006C NUT HEX 1/4-20 PLT

804-006C WASHER LOCK SPRING 1/4 PLT

802-167C HHCS 1/4-20X1 1/2 GR5

and remove the pin:

402-209H PIN 1 X 4 5/8 NONROTATE

16. Orient the cross-tube of the adjustment rod weldment so that the grease zerk is facing

forward.

17. Continue swinging wheel forward until cross-tube aligns with pin hole.

18. Re-insert pin. Secure with saved bolt , washer and nut .

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19. Repeat this for the other gauge wheel assembly.

Figure 25

Swing Gauge Wheels Forward

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Figure 26

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Secure Gauge Wheel with Pin

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Refer to Figure 27

20. Making sure to keep level from front to back and side to side, slowly complete lowering the planter to the ground.

21. Uncouple hoist lines, or lower forks and withdraw lifters.

Figure 27

Planter Lowered to Ground

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Planter Assembly

Press Wheel Shipping

Refer to Figure 28

Depending on machine conﬁguration, two or more press wheel assemblies may have been shipped dismounted. If only two were dismounted, they will have been shipped bolted to the rear corners of the main frame . If none or all were dismounted, skip to step 24.

22. Remove the bolt, nut, and any washers that

23. Set the press wheel assemblies aside. They are

secure the press wheel assemblies to the main frame. These fasteners are not reused.

installed at step 102. Leaving them off now eases access to this part of the planter.

Figure 28

Press Wheel Shipping

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Shipping Stands

As delivered from the factory, the planter includes:

• 2 parking stands intended to remain on the planter (front tool bar just inboard of wing joints)

Refer to Figure 29 (which depicts an earlier 3PYP parallel arm conﬁguration - the shipping stand has not changed)

• 1 main frame shipping stand that is removed after assembly, but needs to remain with the customer, as it eases changing caster tires

• 4 seed frame shipping stands that are not needed after ﬁnal assembly.

• Do not remove any of these stands until instructed.

During assembly, let the planter main frame rest on the two parking stands on front of the tool bar and the shipping stand under the rear tube of the frame. Do not let any of the supports sink into the ground.

Figure 29

Main Frame Shipping Stand

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Prepare Parallel Arms

The seed frame is attached to the main frame’s parallel arms, after releasing the arms from their shipping conﬁguration.

Refer to Figure 30

24. Remove and save the 32 sets of:

803-021C NUT HEX 5/8-11 PLT

804-022C WASHER LOCK SPRING 5/8 PLT

802-057C HHCS 5/8-11X2 1/4 GR5

25. Remove and save the extra pin and cotter pin stored near the spare shear bolts.

Refer to Figure 32

The parallel arms are shipped mounted to the rear of the main frame and each is held in the vertical down position by a 11⁄4inch diameter pin .

26. Remove both arm locking pins . These pins are not re-used.

27. Remove and save the cotter pins, washers and cross-pins in the free ends of the lift-assist cylinder clevises.

Figure 30

Parallel Arm Flange Bolts

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Refer to Figure 32 (which depicts elevating with a strap and forklift, and depicts the clevis attached [step 31])

28. Using a hoist, elevate each parallel arm until roughly horizontal. Parallel arms can be supported by re-inserting pins from step 27.

Figure 31

Parallel Arm Shipping Pin

Figure 32

Elevate and Support Parallel Arm

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Refer to Figure 33

29. Insert the pin saved at step 25 into the lower lug

hole .

Refer to Figure 34

30. Use the hoist to adjust the height of the parallel arms until the lift-assist cylinder rod clevis can be aligned with forward hole of the lug.

31. Secure with pin & hardware removed and saved at step 27.

32. Carefully lower the hoist. The lift-assist cylinders may or may not fully extend, depending on how much air is in the hoses and cylinders.

Mount Seed Box Frame

Refer to Figure 35

Note: If no hopper is included, leave walkboard closed,

and lift structure using 3 adequately sized chains so it lifts evenly side-to-side and front-to-back.

33. Open the walkboard by removing the pin , swinging it open to the right. Secure with keeper.

34. Lift the seed support structure from the rear using the fork holes in the hopper support.

Refer to Figure 36

Have the Grade 5 bolts , washers and nuts

47 58 36

saved in step 24 at hand.

35. Position the ﬂanges on the front of the structure

to mate up with the corresponding ﬂanges on the rear of one of the two parallel arms. Secure with 16 bolts, washers and nuts.

36. Use the lift or hoist to align the ﬂanges on the other side. Secure with 16 bolts, washers and nuts.

Figure 33

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Lower Lug Pin

Figure 34

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Pin Lift-Assist Cylinder

Figure 35

Seed Box Frame w/Hopper

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Seed Cart Self-Lift

If only one hoist or fork lift is available (the one presently supporting the seed cart structure), it will be needed for hoisting casters. The lift-assist cylinders are capable of supporting the entire weight of the seed structure if the mainframe is hitched to a 3-point tractor, and the lift hoses (blue) are connected to a tractor remote.

If you need to free the hoist/lift:

37. Lower the seed structure onto its shipping stands.

38. Hitch a 3-point tractor and connect the lift-assist circuit.

39. Raise the seed structure until the parallel arms are slightly above level at the rear.

40. Put blocks or jack stands under the rear shipping strands of the seed structure.

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Align Seed Box with Arms

Figure 36

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Remove Cart Shipping Stands

41. Remove the four shipping stands from the seed structure. These are not re-used.

Install Casters

Determine how to lift move and align the caster arms with the available lifting equipment.

Note: Recommend securing caster arm by clamping to

fork of lift.

Caster Arms

Refer to Figure 37

42. The left and right caster arms are identical.

Figure 37

LH/RH Caster Arms are Identical

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Install Left and Right Caster Arms

Refer to Figure 38 and Figure 39

43. Carefully secure one caster arm to a lift or hoist capable of holding the arm with the pivot hole vertical, and remaining clear of the seed structure while positioning the arm.

44. At the cart, remove and save one set of:

803-026C NUT LOCK 3/4-10 PLT (not shown)

802-360C HHCS 3/4-10X6 1/2 GR5

804-102C PIVOT THRUST WASHER

Coat the spindle with anti-seize compound.

45. Align the arm under the spindle. Place the thrust washer on the spindle before the spindle contacts the arm.

46. Fully raise the arm on the spindle. If the spindle rises, tap it down with a rubber mallet.

47. Align the holes in the arm and the spindle, and secure the arm to the spindle with the cross-bolt and nut .

48. Repeat steps to install other caster arm.

Figure 38

Move Caster Arm to Spindle

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Install Caster Wheels

Refer to Figure 40 (tie rods not installed)

49. Remove and save the lug nuts (not shown)

803-219C NUT LUG 5/8-18 X 90 DEG PLT

from the right caster hub.

50. Roll one of the wheel assemblies (they are identical) up to the caster arm. Orient the side with the valve stem away from the hub (toward seed structure center).

51. Adjust the elevation of the seed structure so that the wheel just ﬁts over the threaded studs on the hub. This eases the assembly.

52. Seat the wheel on the hub and secure with saved lug nuts .

53. Rotate caster until the 11⁄4inch diameter alignment pin holes in the caster top plate and the steering arm align. Install the alignment from the bottom and lock in place with1⁄2inch bolt and nut supplied.

Figure 39

Cross Bolt and Thrust Washer

Figure 40

Install Caster Wheels

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Adjust Steering Tie Rod

Refer to Figure 41

54. Adjust tie rod to these objectives:

• The rod is installed at the factory but tire alignment needs to be checked and adjusted once ﬁnal ﬁeld assembly is complete.

• Pivot both casters until the tires are close to full trailing (straight running) orientation. All measurements must be made with the tires in a position to have the planter traveling straight forward.

• Measure the distance from the center of one

tire to the center of the other tire both in front of the tires as well as behind the tires.

• The measurements are to be equal. If the measurement across the front of the tires is less than the measurement across the back of the tires then the tie rod needs to be lengthened. If the measurement across the front is more than the measurement across the back then the tie rod needs to be shortened.

• Make the appropriate adjustment then re-center the tires and take another set of dimensions.

• Repeat as necessary until the dimensions are equal.

• Do NOT have any toe in or toe out.

• Tighten the lock nuts on the ends of the tie rod. (Right side has right-hand thread and left side has left-hand thread.)

Figure 41

Tie Rod Adjustment

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Lower Seed Box Structure

55. Check tire pressure. See “Tire Inﬂation Chart” on page 65.

56. Depending on how the structure is being supported, use the lift-assist cylinders, hoist or lift to lower the seed box structure onto the tires.

Remove Hopper (Option)

If no seed hopper was included, skip to step 60.

Refer to Figure 42

57. Remove the bolts holding the hopper shipping bracket . The bracket and bolts are not reused.

Refer to Figure 43

58. Remove the U-bolt and bar restraining the hopper on the opposite side. The bar and fasteners are not reused.

59. Use a fork lift to remove the hopper and set it out of the way temporarily.

Note: For shipping, the hopper was installed sideways on

the seed support structure. It must be removed and correctly remounted before use. Remount is done at step 110.

Figure 42

Hopper Shipping Bracket

Figure 43

Hopper Shipping U-Bolt

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Connect Steering Hoses

Note: Hose and harness installation consumes cable ties

provided in the parts crate. Use the shortest tie length at each point.

ST2

ST1

60. Locate the two steering hoses coiled up at the rear left end of the center frame. Cut the tie holding the coil.

Refer to Figure 44 and Figure 45

61. Route the hoses: under the upper cross tube at the mainframe parallel arm pivot weldment, over the upper forward arm pivot tube, along the inside of the lower left parallel arm, over the lower rear arm pivot tube, beneath the steering tie rods, down to the rod end of the left steering cylinder.

62. To help in the connecting of the steering hoses, the two hoses have different size connector ﬁttings. Connect each hose to its mating ﬁtting attached to the seed carrier structure just to the inside of the left parallel arm bracket (see photo).

63. Check that all steering hose and ﬁtting connections are tight.

64. Secure the hoses with ties.

Route Steering Sensor Lead

Refer to Figure 46

65. Identify the seed cart steering sensor lead . It is a 4-pin circular connector that is part of the harness Find:

315-032 HARNESS IMPLEMENT F/FWD STEER

Route this lead along the ST1 and ST2 hoses.

66. Connect the steering sensor lead to the left end of the left steering cylinder

Figure 44

Identify Steering Hoses

Figure 45

Steering Hose Routing

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Figure 46

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Route Lighting/Seed Box Leads

Refer to Figure 47

67. Uncoil the lighting and seed box sensor harnesses. Route them along the steering hoses, and under the main cart cross tube.

Note: There are two cable clamps attached to the

inside of the cart side frames, near the main cross tube, shown as gray “J” shapes in Figure 47.

68. Using a cable tie, loosely secure the harness bundle to the left cable clamp.

69. Identify the Right light harness . Route it along the back side of the main cross tube, to the right side cable clamp . Using a cable tie, loosely secure the

harness at that side.

Refer to Figure 48

70. At each tail light assembly, route the lead through the nearby hole in the cart side frame.

71. Route the Right light harness along the inside of the right side frame and connect it to the right tail light lead.

72. Route the Left light harness along the inside of the left side frame and connect it to the left tail light lead.

73. Route the seed box sensor harness along the left light harness, and then to the seed box sensor lead. Use a cable tie to secure the sensor harness to the light harness. Plug sensor harness and cable together.

74. Check that steering hoses, and all cables have adequate slack for parallel arm movement (at both ends or arms). Tighten the other cable ties.

Figure 47

Lighting and Seed Box Harnesses

Figure 48

Tail Light Lead

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Adjust Air Box Pads

Refer to Figure 49

If the planter was delivered without a hopper, verify pad positions.

If the planter was ordered with a seed hopper, two corner

pads will have been lowered to allow transport mounting of the hopper.

75. Loosen two bolts on each corner pad bracket.

76. Raise the pads until their top surfaces are 1 inch higher than the perimeter pad .

77. Tighten the bolts.

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Air Box Pads

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Connect Seed Hose Rack

Refer to Figure 51

For shipping, the seed tube hoses and rack ( or ) that interconnect the air box and mainframe are strapped to the walkboard. The seed tubes/rack need to be dismounted and connected between the air box manifold and the inner ends of the wing tubes.

Refer to Figure 50

78. Dismount the rack assembly from walkboard. It may have a tag with the part number of the tube rack:

401-367K SEED TUBE RACK ASSY REAR 16

401-368K SEED TUBE RACK ASSY REAR 12

79. Identify rack orientation:

Ends: The hose lengths and mounting hardware are different for each end of the rack. The end with the longer hoses connects to the wing tubes. The end with the shorter hoses connects to the air box. The air box end also has pivot holes in the frame.

15 16

Wings

15 16

Figure 50

Seed Tube Rack, Dismounted

Air Box

29944

Bottom: At the front (wing) end of the rack, the bottom side frame has a short rail on each side.

Refer to Figure 51

80. Note the idler spools on each side of the inner rear portion of the parallel arm brackets. The forward end of the rack rests on these and is free to slide during vertical movement of planter components.

Refer to Figure 52

The rear ends of the outside tubes of the seed tube rack have large holes to accept a pivot sleeve for mounting.

Figure 51

Seed Tube Rack, Below Forward

Figure 52

Rear Rack Pivot Hole

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Refer to Figure 53 and Figure 54

The hardware for this mount is normally pre-installed on the rear parallel arm ﬂange weldments, but may be in the miscellaneous crate.

81. Select or remove two sets of:

803-020C NUT HEX 1/2-13 PLT

804-015C WASHER LOCK SPRING 1/2 PLT

120-306D TUBE RND 1 OD X 7/32W X 2.13

802-042C HHCS 1/2-13X3 3/4 GR5

and two (four total):

804-113C WASHER FLAT 1/2 USS HARD PLT

Place the lock washer on the bolt.

82. Place a ﬂat washer , than a spacer tube , on each bolt .

83. From the inside of the rack, pass each bolt assembly through the hole at the lower/rear pivot end of the rack. Add another ﬂat washer .

84. Align the rack holes with the weldment holes . Pass the bolt thread through the weldment holes. Secure each bolt with a lock washer and nut .

The next activities (connecting seed hoses to the air box manifold and wing tubes) require the port mapping tables on the following two pages. Installation steps resume on page 33.

62 11

1 3

56 46

Rack Pivot Hardware

Figure 53

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Figure 54

Rack Pivot Installed

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Seed Hose Routing

Port Identiﬁcation: “12 Port”

Air Box Ports (P) Splitter

P01

P06

P11

“12 Port” Seed Hose Connection Stations (Facing Forward)

P16

Figure 55

T07 T12

T01 T06

Hose Rack Tubes (T)

()

Splitter

(|)

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Port Assignments: 12, 23 and 24-Row

3PYP-1236: 12-Row, 36in 3PYP-1238: 12-Row, 38in 3PYP-1240: 12-Row, 40in

Left Wing Center Section Right Wing

Box Port P04 P05 P06 P01 P02 P03 P16 P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 Rack Tube T07 T08 T09 T01 T02 T03 T06 T05 T04 T12 T11 T10 Splitter Row Unit R01 R02 R03 R04 R05 R06 R07 R08 R09 R10 R11 R12

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3PYP-2320: 23-Row 20in

Left Wing Center Section Right Wing

Box Port P04 P05 P06 P01 P02 P03 P16 P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 Rack Tube T07 T08 T09 T01 T02 T03 T06 T05 T04 T12 T11 T10 Splitter Row Unit 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

3PYP-24TR36: 24-Row (12 Twin), 36in 3PYP-24TR38: 24-Row (12 Twin), 38in 3PYP-24TR40: 24-Row (12 Twin), 40in

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Left Wing Center Section Right Wing

Box Port P04 P05 P06 P01 P02 P03 P16 P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 Rack Tube T07 T08 T09 T01 T02 T03 T06 T05 T04 T12 T11 T10 Splitter Row Unit 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

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Port Identiﬁcation: “16 Port”

Air Box Ports (P) Splitter

P01

P16

Figure 56

“16 Port” Seed Hose Connection Stations (Facing Forward)

Hose Rack Tubes (T)

T09 T16

T01 T08

()

Splitter

(|)

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Port Assignments: 16, 31 and 32-Row

3PYP-1630: 16-Row, 30in

Left Wing Center Section Right Wing

Box Port P05 P06 P07 P08 P01 P02 P03 P04 P16 P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P09 Rack Tube T09 T10 T11 T12 T01 T02 T03 T04 T08 T07 T06 T05 T16 T15 T14 T13 Splitter Row Unit R01 R02 R03 R04 R05 R06 R07 R08 R09 R10 R11 R12 R13 R14 R15 R16

3PYP-3115: 31-Row 15in

Box Port P05 P06 P07 P08 P01 P02 P03 P04 P16 P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P09 Rack Tube T09 T10 T11 T12 T01 T02 T03 T04 T08 T07 T06 T05 T16 T15 T14 T13 Splitter Row Unit 010203040506070809101112131

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Left Wing Center Section Right Wing

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3PYP-32TR30: 32-Row (16 Twin), 30in

Left Wing Center Section Right Wing

Box Port P05 P06 P07 P08 P01 P02 P03 P04 P16 P15 P14 P13 P12 P11 P10 P09 Rack Tube T09 T10 T11 T12 T01 T02 T03 T04 T08 T07 T06 T05 T16 T15 T14 T13 Splitter Row Unit 010203040506070809101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313

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Connect Seed Hoses

Connect Hoses at Air Box Manifold

Refer to tables on page 31 or page 32

85. To ease the connection process, mark the free end of each hose with its rack Tube number and Port or Row assignment. Check that each hose has a clamp.

P16

T06

Rack Tubes are numbered from T01 (bottom row, planter left) to T12 or T16 (top row, planter right).

Air box manifold ports are numbered from P01 (planter left) to P16 (planter right).

Obtain the Tube-to-Port assignment from the tables on page 31 (12 port) or page 32 (16_port).

86. Remove any slip-on shipping caps on the manifold ports. On a 12 port planter, ports P07-P10 are unused, and have caps secured with clamps. Leave these caps in place.

Refer to Figure 57

The free ends of the ﬂexible seed hoses are guided under the frame tube but above the steering gear.

It is generally easier to start at the center manifold ports (P08 and P09), and work outwards.

87. Slide each hose fully onto its assigned manifold port.

88. Slide the clamp toward the end of the hose and secure it at3⁄4inch (1.9 cm) from the face of the air box.

89. Repeat step 87 and step 88 for all hoses.

P11

P06

P01

Figure 57

Rack to Air Box Seed Hoses

T01

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Connect Hoses at Wing Tubes

Refer to Figure 58 (which depicts wings folded for routing clarity - make these connections prior to ﬁrst wing fold)

90. Route hoses from lower rack tubes to center section tubes and rows. In general, the outermost rack tube is connected to the rear-most section tube. The center rack tubes connect directly to Y-tube or rows. Secure with clamps.

91. Route hoses from upper rack tubes to wing tubes. The outermost rack tube is connected to the rear-most wing tube. Secure with clamps.

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Figure 58

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Connect Air Box Inlet Hose

Install Hose Routing Clamp

Refer to Figure 59, Figure 60 and Figure 61

92. Select two (2) each:

403-579D CLAMP, HOSE ROUTE 6 INCH

806-192C U-BOLT 5/16-18X1 1/2X2 1/2 RND

and four (4) sets:

804-036C WASHER FLAT 5/16 SAE PLT

803-084C NUT HEX NYLOCK 5/16-18 PLT

93. Loosely assemble the clamps to the top side of the top level rack tube that is just right of center. Slide the clamp down the tube, to a position 7 inches (18 cm) from the rear end of the tubes (measured from rear edge of clamps to just beyond hose clamps on tubes).

94. Route the large hose from the lower outlet of the fan manifold, through the fan frame cradles and the routing clamp .

95. Locate one (not shown):

800-151C CLAMP WRM DRV #96SS (4.75-6.5)

This may be on the hose or in a crate.

96. Add the clamp to the hose. Slide the hose end onto the air box inlet. Secure with hose clamp.

97. Adjust the routing clamps so that they just keep the hose from sliding in the clamps. Tighten the lock

nuts just enough to keep the clamps from sliding on the tube. Do not over-tighten the nuts, or the rack tube may be damaged.

Figure 59

Air Box Inlet Hose Clamp

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Figure 60

Fan Outlet Hose Route

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7 in.

Figure 61

Fan Outlet Hose

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Install Lower Walkboard Step

Refer to Figure 62

98. Select two:

816-634C STEP EXTENSION RUBBER

and four (4) sets:

802-091C HHCS 1/2-13X1 1/2 GR5

804-016C WASHER FLAT 1/2 SAE PLT

803-019C NUT LOCK 1/2-13 PLT

99. Insert the bolts from the inside of the bottom four holes of the existing ladder . Align the rubber extensions to cant out (following the angle of the

ladder) and place them over the bolt threads. Loosely secure with washers and lock nuts .

57 45

100. Select one:

401-591H STEP SINGLE BOLT-ON

and four (4) sets:

802-091C HHCS 1/2-13X1 1/2 GR5

804-016C WASHER FLAT 1/2 SAE PLT

803-019C NUT LOCK 1/2-13 PLT

101. Insert the bolts from the inside of the bottom four holes of the new step . Align the rubber extensions over the bolt threads. Add washers and lock nuts . Secure all nuts

57 45

(tighten to Grade 2 torque speciﬁcation).

Figure 62

Step Installation

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Install Press Wheel Assemblies

Refer to Figure 63 and Figure 64

If any press wheel assemblies were shipped separately, or removed at step 22, install them now.

Note: With twin row planters, long and short press wheel

arm mount boxes are alternated every other row. The long box is identiﬁed by the notches on its side plate. The long box belongs on the right hand row of a set of twins.

102. Remove and save the and washer at the back of one of the center row

units .

Avoid Alignment Disturbance:

There are four bolts at this location. Remove only the hex head bolts. Do not loosen or remove the square head bolts forward.

103. Remove and save the1⁄2-13 × 11⁄2inch hex head

bolt , washer, and eccentric adjuster nut.

104. Align the1⁄2in holes in the press wheel assembly with the1⁄2-13 tapped holes in the row unit, loosely assemble with the1⁄2-13 × 1 inch hex head bolt and washer .

105. Loosely screw in the1⁄2-13 × 11⁄2inch hex head

bolt , washer, and eccentric adjuster nut. Rotate the adjuster to visually align the press wheel assembly with the row unit, and tight the adjust and both bolts.

⁄2-13 × 1 inch hex head bolt

Figure 63

Press Wheel Installation

Figure 64

Notches Identify Long Press

Wheel Box

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Install Row Unit Side Wheels

This applies to Model 3PYPA-3115 only. For all other models, skip to step 110.

On 3PYPA planters with 15-inch single row spacings, the side depth gauge wheels are left uninstalled on four rows, to permit the wing gauge wheel to fold under the wing for shipment.

Refer to Figure 65

106. Select one of the side depth gauge wheels, which may be one of:

814-173C 4 X 16 GAUGE TIRE ASSY-PLASTIC

814-257C 2.5X16 SIDE DEPTH WHEEL ASSY

814-260C 3X16 SIDE DEPTH WHEEL ASSY

107. Select one each:

802-646C HHCS 5/8-11 X 3 GR8

804-022C WASHER LOCK SPRING 5/8 PLT

804-195C WASHER FLAT 1.31ODX.65IDX.188T

and six (6) each:

804-040C WASHER MACH 1.19 X .63 X 18GA

108. Place the lock washer and three (3) of the machine washers on the bolt . Insert the bolt assembly through the outside face of the wheel .

109. Add the ﬂat washer and the remaining machine washers to the bolt. Secure the wheel assembly to the arm .

60 42

{

Figure 65

Side Gauge Wheel Installation

{

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Hopper Installation

Refer to Figure 66

110. If the 82 bushel hopper is included, set it on the support structure with the slide gate facing to the rear. Secure it in place with the pins. See Operator Manual for mounting instructions.

111. If the standard 833-253C level sensor is installed on the hopper, and a 466820710S3 extension cable is available, route the extension cable along the steering hose/cable bundle to the mainframe. Connect the forward end to the mainframe harness lead “HOPPER 2”. Secure extension cable to existing bundle with tie wraps.

112. Close and secure the walkboard.

Figure 66

Hopper Sensor Lead

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Hopper Level Sensor Installation

Regardless of hopper/seed box used, the 3PYPA planter includes a factory-installed seed level sensor in the airbox.

If a 403-143K 82 bushel hopper was ordered with the planter, it includes an 833-235C hopper level sensor which is not factory-installed. This sensor can provide a second, earlier, low seed level alarm.

An optional 466820710S3 extension cable is required to connect the hopper level sensor to the 3PYPA seed monitor harness.

Use of the hopper level sensor is optional, and level placement is at your discretion. To install:

113. Perform the installation before ﬁrst use of the hopper. The sensor body is mounted inside the hopper. It can be dangerous to enter a hopper if it contains any seed, or has ever been used with treated seed.

114. Refer to Figure 68 for placement elevations based on remaining hopper capacity. Great Plains suggests mounting the sensor on the lower front wall of the hopper.

115. Follow the steps in DICKEY-john®instruction sheet 110011126 to install the sensor.

116. Use silicone to seal the cable at the grommet, and around the grommet, to prevent air leaks which can interfere with consistent seed delivery.

117. Connect the sensor lead to the harness installed at step 111 on page 37.

Figure 67

833-235C Hopper Level Sensor

Approximate capacity of bulk seed hopper,

in bushels, at 10 inch increments

29328

Figure 68

Hopper Capacity (bushels)

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Row Unit Options

Optional row unit capabilities that are not factory-installed include their own installation instructions, or rely on instructions in the planter Operator manual.

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Planter Closeout

118. Using the lift assist cylinders, lift the planter and remove the rear main frame shipping stand. Save it for customer use.

Emergency Moves Without Steering

To move the planter with a tractor lacking 3PYPA planter steering components, or to move a planter with a steering system malfunction, the casters must be in Float. Steps below describe methods for several situations.

Force Caster Float

Any of these conﬁgurations will ﬂoat the casters.

1. Normal Caster Float (for forward travel only - do not back up)

a. Shut off tractor. Power-Beyond cannot be

connected with tractor running.

b. Make all normal hydraulic and electrical

connections, including steering. Start tractor.

c. Set “STEER” switch on steering switch box OFF.

d. If casters do not ﬂoat, try step 2.

Steering Not Yet Set Up:

The planter is now safe to move, forward only, or hitch to any 3-point tractor of sufﬁcient capability. Make no reverse moves until hitched to the tractor on which the steering sensor is installed.

Equipment Damage Risk:

Make only careful forward moves with casters in Float. With options 1- 3, do not make reverse moves. The casters immediately swivel to a hard turn state, usually opposite to any tractor turn. Damage to planter and tractor is likely.

2. ECU-Disconnected Caster Float (for forward travel only - do not back up)

a. Shut off tractor. Power-Beyond cannot be

connected with tractor running.

b. Make all normal hydraulic connections, including

steering. Start tractor.

c. Make all normal electrical connections, EXCEPT

steering.

3. Mechanical Float (for forward travel and for backing up)

a. Remove 11⁄4inch pin locking the caster

weldment and steering arm weldment together.

b. Make all normal hydraulic and electrical

connections EXCEPT power beyond pressure line.

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Console Installation

If the tractor to be used with this planter is not available prior to customer delivery, provide this manual to the customer for installation of the console.

Seed Monitor Console Installation

The planter’s standard seed monitor system includes a virtual terminal and switch panel that must be mounted in the tractor cab. As supplied by DICKEY-john®, the kit includes a ﬂat bracket for the modules, and a ball swivel for mounting the bracket in the tractor.

Transport and Field Safety Risk:

Mount the modules so that they are easy to monitor 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.

Refer to the included DICKEY-john®manual for harness connections.

Figure 69

Terminal and Switch Panel

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Tractor Steering

Integration of tractor steering and planter steering is required. The tractor must be a model listed under “Compatible Tractors” on page 5, and must meet the requirements listed under Speciﬁcations and Capacities, “Appendix A - Reference Information” on page 64.

Seed cart steering is hydraulically controlled to match steering of the tractor based on data from a steering sensor.

There are ﬁve sensor data conﬁgurations. All require

some optional hardware. See table below. If the tractor is not have one of the brands and models listed, consult your Great Plains dealer. At time of publication, this 3PYPA planter steering system is not compatible with articulated tractors.

Steering Signal Source Requires Description

Great Plains linear sensor

Tractor ISObus data

Case IH® tractor steering sensor

John Deere® tracked tractor steering sensor

John Deere® wheeled tractor steering sensor

a. Additional tractor-speciﬁc mounting hardware is included with the standard planter.

401-748A

401-747A

401-747A 833-544C

401-747A 833-546C

401-747A 833-548C

LINEAR STEERING SENSOR OPT

HARNESS ASY STEER SNSR ADAPTOR

HARNESS ASY STEER SNSR ADAPTOR HARNESS CNH WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR WHEEL TYPE

HARNESS ASY STEER SNSR ADAPTOR HARNESS JD WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR TRACK TYPE

HARNESS ASY STEER SNSR ADAPTOR HARNESS JD WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR WHEEL TYPE

Install Switchbox

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Refer to Figure 70

The switchbox is used in all sensor conﬁgurations.

4. Select one:

833-437C SWITCH CAB

70s

Mount the switchbox in any convenient location

that allows easy access to switches in the ﬁeld, observation of fault indications, and does not obstruct safe operation of the tractor. Set the STEER switch to Off.

5. Connect the battery power leads to an

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unswitched 12Vdc source. Red+, Black-.

6. Route the main harness to the hitch, where it

70h

mates with the Steering ECU harness from the planter.

The next step depends on the tractor steering signal

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Figure 70 833-437C

Steering Switch Box & Harness

Lead Function

70h

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source:

Ring tongue terminals: 12Vdc Battery Power in

• For a Great Plains linear sensor, continue at “Install

GP Linear Sensor” on page 42.

• For a tractor ISObus signal source, or native tractor

steering sensor, continue at “Install Electronic Module” on page 51.

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10-pin: Steering Harness to Hitch

70h

3-pin: normalized PWM steering sensor input

70s

(from linear sensor or electronic module)

3-pin (2 used): Power out to harness

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Install GP Linear Sensor

The linear sensor is installed when not using native tractor steering sensor or CANbus steering data.

Major subassemblies to install are:

• tractor steering sensor , with brand-model-speciﬁc brackets, which detects tractor wheel pointing; and

• the cab steering switch console which controls operation and calibration of the steering system.

Case IH MX

Components are not Universal:

Install only on listed tractors (page 5). Contact Great Plains if any ﬁtting issues are encountered.

Note: The parts illustrated and listed below are supplied

for tractor installation. Only two of the six provided “BRKT SENSOR” brackets are used, depending on tractor brand and model.

Deere RFS

Deere ILS

Figure 71

Steering Components for Tractor

Linear Sensor Parts

Callout Part Number Descriptor Comment

401-748A

81 401-541S

82 411-575D

83 411-580D

84 411-581D

85 411-582D

86 802-097C

87 802-167C

88 803-255C

89 803-305C

90 804-007C

91 833-438C

Parts included with planter

92 411-576D

93 411-577D

94 411-578D

95 411-579D

LINEAR STEERING SENSOR OPT

SENSOR LIN

BRKT SENSOR JD FIXED

BRKT SENSOR ROD END CASE MX

COLLAR

YOKE

HHCS 1/4-20X2 1/2 GR5

HHCS 1/4-20X1 1/2 GR5

NUT HEX NYLOCK 1/4-20

NUT HEX NYLOCK 3/8-24 PLT

WASHER FLAT 1/4 SAE PLT

HARNESS TRACTOR POSITION

BRKT SENSOR JD WHL

BRKT SENSOR JD SUSPEN FIXED

BRKT SENSOR JD SUSPEN WHL

BRKT SENSOR BASE TRACTOR

for John Deere® 8000 rigid front suspension (RFS) for Case IH® MX/Magnum™

for John Deere® 8000 rigid front suspension (RFS) for John Deere® 8000 ILS for John Deere® 8000 ILS for Case IH® MX/Magnum™

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Assemble Tractor Sensor

Refer to Figure 72

If the sensor is pre-assembled, loosen collar bolt and skip to step 13.

7. Select one each:

411-582D YOKE

802-167C HHCS 1/4-20X1 1/2 GR5

804-007C WASHER FLAT 1/4 SAE PLT

8. Insert the shorter bolt into the ﬂat washer , and then into the yoke from the lug side.

87 90

9. Select one each:

411-581D COLLAR

802-097C HHCS 1/4-20X2 1/2 GR5

803-255C NUT HEX NYLOCK 1/4-20

10. Align yoke side holes with collar base holes and insert bolt . Secure with lock nut . Tighten

85 84

86 88

to allow free pivoting of the yoke with little or no side-to-side slack.

11. Select one each:

401-541S SENSOR LIN

Gently extend the rod to full length. Measure and record the overall length of the sensor. Gently push the rod fully into the cylinder sleeve. Measure and record the overall length. Add those measurement and divide by 2. Record this [centered] length.

CenteredLength

MaxLength MinLength+

------------------------------------------------------------= 2

1 inch (2.5 cm)

Figure 72

Tractor Steering Sensor Assembly.

Equipment Damage Risk:

Handle the linear displacement sensor carefully.

It is a precision instrument.

Note: Final collar position is determined at installation.

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12. Select one each:

802-167C HHCS 1/4-20X1 1/2 GR5

803-255C NUT HEX NYLOCK 1/4-20

13. Slide collar about 1 inch (2.5 cm) onto base end of sensor , with vent hole near cylinder base pointing down, and loosely secure with bolt and lock nut through collar clamp holes.

Install Tractor Steering Sensor

Instructions for the next step depend on the brand and model of tractor:

Case IH MX or Magnum Skip to “Case IH® MX/Magnum™ Installation” on page 44.

John Deere 8000 Series RFS Skip to “John Deere® 8000 (RFS) Installation” on page 46.

John Deere 8000 Series ILS Skip to “John Deere® 8000 ILS Installation” on page 48.

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Case IH® MX/Magnum™ Installation

Refer to Figure 73 and Figure 74

The sensor is installed at the forward top of the left front axle.

14. Turn the tractor to the left to open room to work.

15. Select one:

Case IH

Refer to Figure 74

16. Remove the existing forward bolt . Loosen the rear bolt .

17. Insert the long tab of the bracket with the short tab facing left. If possible, align the inner hole under the tractor bolt hole. If not possible, use the end hole . Secure with removed bolt .

Case IH

Refer to Figure 73 and Figure 75 on page 45

18. Select one:

19. Remove existing bolt . Using that bolt, secure the short tab (with the larger holes) of the bracket with the long tab facing forward and right. Use the corner large hole for the initial trial mounting.

20. It may be necessary to use the alternate large hole when the sensor is ﬁtted in the next steps.

Case IH®: Check Sensor Extension

21. Turn the tractor front wheels straight ahead. Shut off tractor.

22. Select the sensor assembly . Loosen the gimbal collar . Gently pull the sensor rod to centered extension, as determined at step 11 on page 43, with yoke center bolt down, and rod-end bolt up.

Note: When trial ﬁtting, make sure sensor does not

23. Determine which bracket holes sensor ﬁts. Mark those holes, but do not mount the sensor at this time. At the inboard end, use the left tab hole if possible.

411-579D BRKT SENSOR BASE TRACTOR

: Mount Inside (Base End) Bracket

: Mount Outside (Rod End) Bracket

411-580D BRKT SENSOR ROD END CASE MX

contact any tractor components. Use alternate mount and pivot holes as necessary to obtain clearance.

Figure 73

Case IH® Components

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Figure 74

Case IH®/MX Inboard Bracket

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If sensor is too short, move collar toward connector end (base) of sensor. Do not block vent hole.

If sensor is too long, move outboard bracket to alternate mounting hole. If sensor is still too long, move collar toward rod end of sensor.

Note holes and collar position with a marker.

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24. Remove the sensor assembly. Check that vent hole is unobstructed and facing down. Tighten bolt at top of collar to Grade 2 torque speciﬁcation.

25. Turn the tractor front wheels fully to the left. Shut off

tractor.

26. Using marked holes and collar position, extend

sensor rod until rod end bolts align with marked holes. Measure the overall length of the sensor. It must be at least3⁄8inch (1 cm) shorter than the maximum length (and can be substantially less than that).

27. Turn the tractor front wheels fully to the right. Shut off tractor.

28. Using marked holes and collar position, extend sensor rod until rod end bolts align with marked holes. Measure the overall length of the sensor. It must be at least3⁄8inch (1 cm) longer than the minimum length (and can be substantially more

Figure 75

Case IH®/MX Outboard Bracket

29204

than that).

Install to Speciﬁcation Only:

If it is not possible to obtain reserve lengths of at least

⁄8inch (1 cm) at full left and right turn, have your Great

Plains dealer consult the factory. Insufﬁcient reserve will result in sensor damage.

Case IH®: Mount Sensor

Refer to Figure 73 (page 44) and Figure 75

29. Select the sensor assembly , and one each:

803-255C NUT HEX NYLOCK 1/4-20

804-007C WASHER FLAT 1/4 SAE PLT

Place the ﬂat washer on the lower yoke bolt.

Insert the bolt, from above, through the marked hole at the inboard bracket. Secure with lock nut .

Tighten to allow lateral pivoting but not rocking of gimbal assembly.

30. Select one:

803-305C NUT HEX NYLOCK 3/8-24 PLT

Insert the threaded rod-end bolt, from below, through the marked hole in the outboard bracket. Secure with lock nut to Grade 2 torque spec.

31. Resume at “Install Harness for Linear Sensor”on page 50.

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John Deere® 8000 (RFS) Installation

Refer to Figure 76 and Figure 77

The sensor is installed at the forward top of the left front axle.

32. Turn the tractor to the left to open room to work.

JD RFS: Mount Inside (Base End) Bracket

33. Select one:

34. Remove the existing bolt . With the short tab of the bracket (bracket hole ) facing to the right and down, insert the removed bolt and re-secure to tractor.

JD RFS: Mount Outside (Rod End) Bracket

35. Select one:

36. Remove existing bolts . Using the same bolts, secure the long tab (with larger holes ) of the bracket with the short tab facing forward/right.

JD RFS: Check Sensor Extension

37. Turn the tractor front wheels straight forward. Shut off tractor.

38. Select the sensor assembly . Loosen the gimbal collar . Gently pull the sensor rod to centered extension, as determined at step 11 on page 43, with yoke center bolt down, and rod-end bolt up.

Note: When trial ﬁtting, make sure sensor does not

39. Determine which bracket holes sensor ﬁts. Mark those holes, but do not mount the sensor at this time. At the inboard end, use the left end tab hole if possible. At the outboard end, use center tab hole if possible.

411-575D BRKT SENSOR JD FIXED

82 3

411-576D BRKT SENSOR JD WHL

contact any tractor components. Use alternate mount and pivot holes as necessary to obtain clearance.

John Deere® (RFS) Components

Figure 76

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If sensor is too short, move collar toward connector end (base) of sensor. Do not block vent hole. If sensor is still too short, use an alternate hole at outboard bracket.

If sensor is too long, move collar toward rod end of sensor.

Note holes and collar position with a marker.

Note: Sensor will tilt up slight from inboard to outboard.

40. Remove the sensor assembly. Check that vent hole is unobstructed and facing down. Tighten bolt at top of collar to Grade 2 torque speciﬁcation.

41. Turn the tractor front wheels fully to the left. Shut off tractor.

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John Deere® RFS Installation

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42. Using marked holes and collar position, adjust sensor rod until yoke and rod-end bolts align with marked holes. Measure the overall length of the sensor. It must be at least3⁄8inch (1 cm) shorter than the maximum length (and can be substantially less than that).

43. Turn the tractor front wheels fully to the right. Shut off tractor.

44. Using marked holes and collar position, extend sensor rod until rod end bolts align with marked holes. Measure the overall length of the sensor. It must be at least3⁄8inch (1 cm) longer than the minimum length (and can be substantially more than that).

Install to Speciﬁcation Only:

If it is not possible to obtain reserve lengths of at least

⁄8inch (1 cm) at full left and right turn, have your Great

Plains dealer consult the factory. Insufﬁcient reserve will result in sensor damage.

JD RFS: Mount Sensor

Refer to Figure 76 and Figure 77 (both page 46)

45. Select the sensor assembly , and one each:

803-255C NUT HEX NYLOCK 1/4-20

804-007C

WASHER FLAT 1/4 SAE PLT

Place the ﬂat washer on the lower yoke bolt.

Insert the bolt, from above, through the marked hole at the inboard bracket. Secure with lock nut .

Tighten to allow lateral pivoting but not rocking of gimbal assembly.

46. Select one:

803-305C NUT HEX NYLOCK 3/8-24 PLT

Insert the threaded rod-end bolt, from below, through the marked hole in the outboard bracket. Secure with lock nut to Grade 2 torque spec.

47. Resume at “Install Harness for Linear Sensor”on page 50.

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John Deere® 8000 ILS Installation

Refer to Figure 78 and Figure 79

The sensor is installed at the rear of the right front axle, close to the drive shaft.

48. Turn the tractor to the left to open room to work.

JD ILS: Mount Inside (Base End) Bracket

49. Select one:

50. Loosen the existing bolt just aft and lower at the inboard universal joint. Slide the bracket tab with the open slotted hole under the bolt head. Align so the other tab is up and horizontal. Re-secure bolt .

JD ILS: Mount Outside (Rod End) Bracket

Refer to Figure 78 and Figure 80 on page 49

51. Select one:

52. Remove the existing bolt . Using the same bolt, secure the long tab (with the larger hole) of the bracket with the short tab facing forward and right.

53. Turn the tractor front wheels straight forward. Shut off tractor.

JD ILS: Check Sensor Extension

54. Select the sensor assembly . Loosen the gimbal collar . Gently pull the sensor rod to centered extension, as determined at step 11 on page 43, with yoke center bolt down, and rod-end bolt up.

Note: When trial ﬁtting, make sure sensor does not

55. Determine which bracket holes sensor ﬁts. Mark those holes, but do not mount the sensor at this time. At the inboard end, use the left end tab hole if possible. At the outboard end, use center tab hole if possible.

411-578D BRKT SENSOR JD SUSPEN WHL

411-577D BRKT SENSOR JD SUSPEN FIXED

contact any tractor components. Use alternate mount and pivot holes as necessary to obtain clearance.

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Figure 78

John Deere® ILS Components

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If sensor is too short, move collar toward connector end (base) of sensor. Do not block vent hole. If sensor is still too short, use alternate hole at outboard bracket.

If sensor is too long, move collar toward rod end of sensor.

Note holes and collar position with a marker.

Note: Sensor will tilt up slight from inboard to outboard.

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Figure 79

Inboard

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56. Remove the sensor assembly. Check that vent hole is unobstructed and facing down. Tighten bolt at top of collar to Grade 2 torque speciﬁcation.

57. Turn the tractor front wheels fully to the right. Shut off tractor.

58. Using marked holes and collar position, adjust

sensor rod until yoke and rod-end bolts align with marked holes. Measure the overall length of the sensor. It must be at least3⁄8inch (1 cm) shorter than the maximum length (and can be substantially less than that).

59. Turn the tractor front wheels fully to the right. Shut off tractor.

60. Using marked holes and collar position, extend sensor rod until rod end bolts align with marked holes. Measure the overall length of the sensor. It must be at least3⁄8inch (1 cm) longer than the minimum length (and can be substantially more than that).

Figure 80

John Deere® ILS Installation,

Outboard

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Install to Speciﬁcation Only:

If it is not possible to obtain reserve lengths of at least

⁄8inch (1 cm) at full left and right turn, have your Great

Plains dealer consult the factory. Insufﬁcient reserve will result in sensor damage.

JD ILS: Mount Sensor

Refer to Figure 78, 79 (page 48) and Figure 80

61. Select the sensor assembly , and one each:

803-255C NUT HEX NYLOCK 1/4-20

804-007C WASHER FLAT 1/4 SAE PLT

Place the ﬂat washer on the lower yoke bolt.

Insert the bolt, from above, through the marked hole at the inboard bracket. Secure with lock nut .

Tighten to allow lateral pivoting but not rocking of gimbal assembly.

62. Select one:

803-305C NUT HEX NYLOCK 3/8-24 PLT

Insert the threaded rod-end bolt, from below, through the marked hole in the outboard bracket. Secure with lock nut to Grade 2 torque spec.

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Install Harness for Linear Sensor

Refer to Figure 82 and Figure 81

The harness is only used if the Great Plains linear sensor is used . This page does not apply to

conﬁgurations using the tractor’s own steering sensor, or tractor CANbus steering data.

63. At the tractor steering sensor just installed,

remove the plastic cap protecting the connector at the inboard end.

64. Select one:

833-438C HARNESS TRACTOR POSITION

Connect the round connector of the tractor sensor harness to the output of the linear steering sensor .

91 81

91a

81a

Refer to Figure 82 and Figure 83

65. Route the steering harness to the rear hitch. Mate the 3-pin weatherpak connector to switchbox harness sensor input connector .

91s

70s

Allow slack at sensor for steering and vertical axle movement (if possible). Keep cable clear of hot parts and moving parts of tractor. Route cable through center-line of any pivot points.

Allow slack at hitch for hitch movement.

Secure harnesses with cable ties.

Continue at “Steering Calibration” on page 59.

81a

91s

91a

Figure 81

Linear Steering Harness & Sensor

Figure 82 833-438C

Linear Harness

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91a

32121

Lead Function

3-pin round:

91a

input from linear sensor

3-pin weatherpak:

91s

output to master harness lead

70s

Figure 83

Sensor Input Lead

74r

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Install Electronic Module

Refer to Figure 84

This module is used in conﬁgurations that take ISObus steering data, or native tractor steering sensor data. It is not used with the Great Plains linear sensor.

66. Select one:

The electronic module reads the steering angle information from either the CANbus or from the tractor’s own sensor, and converts the information to a PWM (percent duty cycle) signal that emulates the Great Plains linear sensor, then outputs the signal to the planter steering system.

Place the electronic module in a location in the tractor cab where:

• the front face can be accessed for observation during some diagnostics,

• it will not get damaged, and;

• it is close enough to the System Switch Box to mate the power leads ( and ).

833-541C SENSOR MODULE WHEEL ANGL

71i

Figure 84 833-541C

Electronic Sensor Module

Port Function

12-pin Gray: Input

71i

12-pin Black: Output

71o

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Install Gray Module Harness

The gray (input) module harness is used in

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conﬁgurations that take ISObus steering data, or native tractor steering sensor data. It is not used with the Great Plains linear sensor.

Not all of the leads are connected, and only two are connected at this step.

Refer to Figure 85, and Figure 86

67. From the harness set:

833-547C HARNESS CANBUS STEERING MODULE

select the cable with the Gray 12-pin Deutsch

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connector.

Plug the Gray 12-pin Deutsch lead into the Gray input port receptacle of the sensor module .

Connect the power input lead to the switch box

74G

71i

power output lead .

74c

74r

74G

Figure 85

Gray Module Harness

Signal / Power IN

Lead Function

9-pin (2 used): CANbus from tractor

74c

ISO 11786 port (if used)

12-pin: data to sensor module input

74G 71i

3-pin (2 used): power from console

3-pin: input from tractor wheel angle sensor

74r

harness , or (if used)

72r 73r 75r

74G

74p

31833

Continue at one of:

• If using native CANbus steering data, continue at “ISObus Compatible Connection” on page 53.

• If using the tractor’s existing (native) steering sensor, continue at “Install Harness for Native Steering Sensor” on page 54.

71i

70p

74p

Figure 86

Switchbox , Module ,

Gray Module Harness

74G

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ISObus Compatible Connection

This connection is used only where ISObus steering data is used. It is not used with the Great Plains linear sensor, nor with taking native tractor steering sensor data.

The planter steering system can take CANbus/ISObus steering data on the following tractor models:

• John Deere® R-Series (except tracked)

• John Deere® 8000 Series

This conﬁguration requires no optional sensor or harness.

Refer to Figure 87

In this conﬁguration, the CANbus connector on the gray master harness is used, and the sensor input lead on the switchbox harness is unused.

70s

68. Locate the CANbus connector on the master harness .

74G

74c

70s

Figure 87

Master Harness for CANbus

74G

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John Deere® R-Series ISObus

Refer to Figure 88

69. Locate the ISO 11786 Diagnostics Port on the right side console. Plug the master harness CANbus connector into this port.

Continue at “Install Module Output Harness” on page 58.

74c

John Deere® 8000 Series ISObus

Refer to Figure 89

70. Locate the ISO 11786 Diagnostics Port on the right side console. Plug the master harness CANbus connector into this port.

Continue at “Install Module Output Harness” on page 58.

74c

Figure 88

John Deere® R Series Tractor

ISObus Port

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Figure 89

John Deere® 8000 Tractor

ISObus Port

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Install Harness for Native Steering Sensor

One of the following harnesses, ordered separately, is used only when the tractor’s own (native) wheel angle sensor (raw sensor data) is used for planter steering. These harnesses are not used when the Great Plains linear sensor is used, nor when CANbus steering data is used.

Refer to Figure 90

71. Locate and select one of, and continue at the page indicated:

833-544C

HARNESS CNH WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR WHEEL TYPE

for Case/New Holland Wheel Tractors - required for all Case and New Holland tractors that are factory equipped as auto-steer ready or have factory installed auto-steer. Continue at “Case or New Holland Native Sensor Harness” on page 55.

833-546C

HARNESS JD WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR TRACK TYPE

for John Deere® Track Tractors - required for all John Deere® tracked tractors. Continue at “John Deere® Wheeled Native Sensor Harness” on page 57.

833-548C

HARNESS JD WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR WHEEL TYPE

for John Deere® Wheel Tractors - required for non-ISO compatible John Deere® wheeled tractors.Continue at “John Deere®Tracked Native Sensor Harness” on page 56.

73 75 72

75b

73r

73b

Figure 90

Optional Adaptor Harnesses

75r

73a

72b

72r

72a

75a

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Case or New Holland Native Sensor Harness

Optional adaptor harness for Case/New Holland wheeled tractors is necessary when the tractor wheel angle signal cannot be obtained from the CANbus on the tractor.

Refer to Figure 91 and Figure 92

72. Locate the tractor Wheel Angle Sensor harness connectors , on the left side of the tractor positioned just behind the axle and wheel kingpin. They are inside a plastic wire protector.

• Peel back the wire protector.

• Disconnect the wheel sensor harness

(see Figure 91).

• Reconnect the disconnected leads using the

adaptor harness .

Refer to Figure 92 and Figure 93

73. Route the sensor input lead of the master module harness from the sensor module in the cab, to the adaptor harness just installed at step 72.

Mate the sensor input lead to the sensor tap lead on the adaptor harness .

72r

74G

74r

72b

Figure 91

Case Tractor LH Axle

72r

74G

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Refer to Figure 93

74. Dress the sensor leads and along existing harnesses, tubing, hoses and tractor ﬁttings. Allow slack near moving parts, routing through pivot center-lines where possible. Avoid hot parts. Protect the harness against strikes from brush and tall stubble. Secure with cable ties.

Continue at “Install Module Output Harness” on page 58.

72r 74r

74r

72a

Figure 92

Case/NH Wheeled Tractors

Adaptor Harness Connection

72b

72a

Case Adaptor Harness Installed

Figure 93

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72r

74r

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John Deere® Tracked Native Sensor Harness

Optional adaptor harness for John Deere®tracked tractors is necessary when the tractor wheel angle signal cannot be obtained from the CANbus on the tractor.

Refer to Figure 94

75. Locate the Steering Angle Sensor . It is mounted on the bottom of the steering column, and is accessible from the right side of the tractor just in front of the cab.

Refer to Figure 96

76. Disconnect the sensor lead (not shown) and tractor harness .

Refer to Figure 95 and Figure 96

77. Reconnect the disconnected leads using the adaptor harness .

John Deere

Steering Sensor Location

73b

Figure 94

Tracked Tractor

74G

31850

Refer to Figure 95

78. Route the sensor input lead of the gray master module harness from the sensor module in the cab, to the adaptor harness just installed at step 77.

Mate the sensor input lead to the sensor tap lead on the adaptor harness .

73r

79. Dress the sensor leads and along existing harnesses, tubing, hoses and tractor ﬁttings. Allow slack near moving parts, routing through pivot center-lines where possible. Avoid hot parts. Protect the harness against strikes from brush and tall stubble. Secure with cable ties.

Continue at “Install Module Output Harness” on page 58.

74G

74r

73r 74r

73r

73a

Figure 95

John Deere® Tracked Tractors

Adaptor Harness

74r

73a

73b

Figure 96

John Deere® Tracked Tractor

Adaptor Harness Installed

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John Deere® Wheeled Native Sensor Harness

Optional adaptor harness for John Deere® tracked tractors is necessary when the tractor wheel angle signal cannot be obtained from the CANbus on the tractor.

Refer to Figure 97

80. The tractor Wheel Angle Sensor lead and harness connection can be found on the left side of the

tractor just below the air cleaner canister.

• Uncouple the connectors at the wheel angle

sensor harness leads .

• Insert the 833-548C adaptor harness ,

reconnecting the lead and harness through the adaptor.

Refer to Figure 97 and Figure 98

81. Route the sensor input lead of the master module harness from the sensor module in the cab, to the adaptor harness just installed at step 77.

74G

Figure 97

31949

John Deere Wheeled Tractor

74r

75b

74G

Mate the sensor input lead to the sensor tap lead on the adaptor harness .

75r

82. Dress the sensor leads and along existing

74r

75r 74r

harnesses, tubing, hoses and tractor ﬁttings. Allow slack near moving parts, routing through pivot center-lines where possible. Avoid hot parts. Protect the harness against strikes from brush and tall stubble. Secure with cable ties.

75r

75a

Figure 98

John Deere Wheeled Tractors

Adaptor Harness

74r

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Install Module Output Harness

This harness is only used for conﬁgurations taking ISObus steering data, or taking native tractor steering sensor data. It is not used with the Great Plains linear sensor.

Refer to Figure 99, and Figure 100 and Figure 101

The output harness provides a normalized PWM steering signal to the planter, via the sensor lead at the hitch connection. it also provides a USB

70s

port form service use.

83. From the harness set:

833-547C HARNESS CANBUS STEERING MODULE

select the cable with the Black 12-pin Deutsch connector.

Plug the Black 12-pin Deutsch lead into the Black output port receptacle of the sensor module .

Route the PWM signal lead to the hitch. Mate it to the sensor input lead of the switchbox harness.

The USB lead is not used at this time. Leave the connector capped.

74K

74s

74K

71o

74s

70s

74u

74s

74u

Figure 99

Module Output Harness

Signal Power OUT (Black end)

Lead Function

12-pin black:

74K

data from sensor module output

3-pin weatherpak: PWM steering data to

74s

switch harness lead

3-pin wedge: USB

74u

70s

74K

31814

71o

74G

74K

Figure 100

70s

71o

31812

71i

Electronic Module Ports

70 74K

74s

Figure 101

PWN Lead to Hitch

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Steering Calibration

Steering System Hydraulic Bleeding

The steering system is self-purging and never requires bleeding if operated with all four hoses correctly connected.

Calibration

The hydraulic steering system has two calibration modes:

a. one for caster wheel sensor calibration

b. one for tractor wheel sensor calibration.

After initial wheel calibration at delivery of the planter, periodic re-calibration is necessary in the following circumstances:

• Re-calibrate for use with a different tractor.

• Re-calibrate if maintenance required dismounting any

steering sensor, tire size or tractor tire size and/or wheel arrangement has changed.

• Great Plains recommends seasonal re-calibration.

• Re-calibrate if steering software is updated.

Steering Conﬁguration Switch

This cab-mounted switch box controls both normal and ﬁeld calibration of the hydraulic steering system. It has 2 switches, 1 button, three indicator lamps and one knob that perform the following functions.

Figure 102: Calibration

Steering Control Module

Front View(top) Rear View(bottom)

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Steering Control Module

Function

STEER Toggle Switch:

Steering System Power

LED:

Power / Fault

FLOAT LED:

Float / Caster

CALIBRATION Toggle Switch:

Calibration Modes

LEARN Button:

Calibration (Learn)

LED: Calibration Off: Normal (non-Calibration) operation

Rotary Switch Knob (backside) Vertical position: Normal operation - steering system active while

On (up): Steering enabled (casters match or ﬂoat) Off (down): Steering disabled (casters in Float)

On steady: Steering system active (casters match or ﬂoat) Blinking: Steering system fault (casters in Float)

Off: Normal operation - steering system active if STEER on On: Casters in Float (if STEER LED is steady)

L: Caster aspect sensor (casters in Float) C: Center-off: Calibration mode off (normal transport/ﬁeld mode) R: Tractor aspect sensor (casters in Float)

First press: Learn tight Right turn Next press: Learn Straight ahead Next press: Learn tight Left turn

Dim: Either Calibration mode selected Bright Flash: Button press acknowledged

planting as well as raised Horizontal position: Used when tractor is utilizing auto steer - steering system ﬂoats while planting - active only when planter is raised

Switch Positions and Indications

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Wheel Sensor Calibration

The planter must be completely connected to the tractor, and leveled, before beginning the procedure. You need a reasonably level area large enough for completely turning and straightening the rig.

Refer to Figure 102 and the table on page 59

1. Raise the planter. Folding is also suggested if the test area is small, or uneven enough to cause wing openers to touch the ground.

2. Ensure the hydraulic steering ECU is connected to the cab switch box, and powered-up (switch ).

Caster Right Calibration

3. Put the steering in caster wheel sensor calibration mode, by setting Calibration switch to the

“CASTER” position.

Note: Do not move the Calibration toggle switch from the

“CASTER” position until step 10, or the new caster calibration is ignored.

4. Make a complete forward right circle, as tight as the rig permits, with all wheels in a hard right turn. Stop.

5. Press and hold the “learn” button on the switch box, until the LEARN indicator ﬂashes. Normally.

the illumination response takes less than a second.

Steering Mismatch Risk:

Do not press the LEARN button more than once for each orientation (right, straight, left). If pressed more than once, invalid steering data is stored. You must re-start the sequence (see “Errors and Re-Tries”).

Caster Straight Calibration

6. Drive straight forward until the entire rig is running in a straight line. Stop, with all wheels straight ahead.

7. Press and hold the “learn” button on the switch box, until the LEARN indicator ﬂashes.

Caster Left Calibration

8. Make a complete forward left hand circle, as tight as the rig permits, with all wheels in a hard left turn. Stop.

9. Press and hold the “learn” button on the switch box, until the LEARN indicator ﬂashes.

10. Complete the caster wheel sensor calibration mode, by setting Calibration switch to “OFF”.

Wheel Tractors and Alternate Method for Tracked

Tractors

Tractor Right Calibration

11. Put the steering in tractor wheel sensor calibration mode, by setting Calibration switch to the

“TRACTOR” position.

Note: Do not move the Calibration toggle switch from the

“TRACTOR” position until step 18, or the new tractor calibration is ignored.

12. Make a complete forward right turn, as tight as the rig permits, with all wheels in a hard right turn. Stop.

13. Press and hold the “learn” button on the switch box, until the LEARN indicator ﬂashes.

Steering Mismatch Risk:

Tractor Straight Calibration

14. Drive straight forward until the entire rig is running in a straight line. Stop, with all wheels straight ahead.

15. Press and hold the “learn” button on the switch box, until the LEARN indicator ﬂashes.

Tractor Left Calibration

16. Make a complete forward left turn, as tight as the rig permits, with all wheels in a hard left turn. Stop.

17. Press and hold the “learn” button on the switch box, until the LEARN indicator ﬂashes.

18. Complete the tractor wheel sensor calibration mode, by setting Calibration switch to “OFF”.

Errors and Re-Tries

If you are unable to complete a sequence, set the Calibration switch to “OFF”, and restart the calibration

sequence from the beginning (step 3 for caster or step 11 for tractor). Do not attempt to start from where you left off.

If you need to re-try a sequence (for example, you run out of room to complete a circle or straight run), set the Calibration switch to “OFF”, reposition the rig and

begin again.

It is not necessary to re-calibrate caster steering, if only the tractor steering needs to be re-done.

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Track Tractor Preferred Method of Tractor Steering Sensor Calibration

19. Turn the Ignition Switch to the ON position. DO NOT START the ENGINE.

20. Put the Steer Toggle switch to the ON position. The power light on the steering switch box and the LED’s on the electronic steering module should all be illuminated.

21. Put the steering in the tractor sensor calibration mode by setting Calibration switch to the

TRACTOR position.

Note: Do not move the Calibration toggle switch from the

TRACTOR position until step 28 or the new tractor calibration is ignored.

22. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right and hold in this position to simulate a hard right hand

23. Press and hold the LEARN button on the switch box until the LEARN indicator ﬂashes.

24. Release the steering wheel. It should return to the center position.

25. Press and hold the LEARN button on the switch box until the LEARN indicator ﬂashes.

26. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and hold in this position to simulate a hard left hand turn.

27. Press and hold the LEARN button on the switch box until the LEARN indicator ﬂashes.

28. Complete the tractor sensor calibration mode by setting Calibration switch to OFF. Only at this point

are the new calibration values accepted by the system.

turn.

Steering Troubleshooting

See Operator manual for general planter troubleshooting.

Always check any steering switch box ﬂash error codes before searching for other causes of problems.

See Operator manual for switch box operations. Then see “Steering Flash Error Codes” on page 63.

The chart below presumes that the switch box is reporting normal operation.

Steering Troubleshooting (other than flash error codes)

Problem Cause Solution

Any

Casters turn abruptly at system power-up

No steering

Most that cannot be corrected in place

This is normal if the tractor steering at hitching is substantially different from that at unhitching

Hydraulic hoses not connected Correctly connect steering hydraulics.

Steering sense line not connected Correctly connect steering hydraulics.

Power-Beyond hoses reversed Correctly connect steering hydraulics.

Power-Beyond sense line disconnected

No pressure at Power-Beyond port Unless there is a valve for the port, that is shut off, this is a

Steering manifold valve malfunction Have dealer check solenoid coils and plungers.

Tractor sensor failed (other than open circuit or short to ground)

Caster sensor failed (other than open circuit or short to ground)

If the planter must be moved for repairs, make ONLY careful forward moves unless caster pins are removed (see Operator manual).

Keep all persons away from casters at power-up. Allow no one on the walkboard at power-up. Note: To minimize caster movement at power-up, unhitch

and re-hitch with the tractor steering in a consistent orientation, usually straight ahead.

Correctly connect steering hydraulics.

tractor system malfunction

Check for obvious mechanical problems (such as loose fasteners). Replace failed or damaged sensor.

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Steering Troubleshooting (other than flash error codes)

Problem Cause Solution

ECU does not power up (no lights on switch box)

Steering doesn’t match tractor

No caster ﬂoat in transport

Steering reversed

Fuse blown Check fuse, located at + battery terminal. If blown, check

for underlying problem before using system:

1. Set STEER switch off on console.

2. Disconnect harness to ECU (ECU has standby power, even with console off).

3. Replace fuse.

4. Switch on console - check fuse. If OK, switch off console and continue.

5. Connect ECU harness. Check fuse. If OK, continue.

6. Switch on console and check fuse.

Power input disconnected or damaged.

Low battery voltage Check tractor voltage. Must be between 10 and 16Vdc.

Calibration needed Perform a steering calibration (page 59). If calibration does

No radar signal (seen by ECU as 0 mph)

Disengage speed not set to proper value in ECU setup

Sensor installed on incorrect tractor side or incorrect location on axle

ST1 and ST2 connections reversed at manifold valve

Hoses to steering cylinders reversed at left cylinder

Harness connections reversed at valve coils

Check voltage at 70-pin ECU plug, with console on: Pins 1 and 2, then Pins 2 and 3

not solve the problem, check for damaged sensor.

Check radar Y-cable connection and radar function

Contact Great Plains support. If the ECU ﬁrmware was recently updated, there may be other incorrect settings.

Re-install sensor at location speciﬁed in Pre-Delivery manual 401-647Q.

Check entire hydraulic system against diagrams in Parts manual. Correct connections as necessary. If the mis-connection was not the result of local maintenance, report problem to dealer or Great Plains.

Swap connections at ST1 and ST2. If the mis-connection was not the result of local maintenance, report problem to dealer or Great Plains.

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Steering Flash Error Codes

Failure and errors detected by the self-diagnostics in the steering ECU are presented to the operator as a series of ﬂashes of the Power LED.

There are 2 to 12 ﬂashes, interrupted by a short pause.

Multiple errors are ﬂashed in rotation, with a long pause between each error code. A maximum of ﬁve error states are reported in any single rotation.

Any of these errors causes the ECU to default the hydraulic steering to Float.

Code Diagnostic Corrective Action

1 - 1 Float valve HS short to battery

1 - 1 Float valve LS short to battery

1 - 2 Float valve HS short to ground

1 - 2 Float valve LS short to ground

1 - 3 Float valve open circuit

2 - 1 ST1 valve HS short to battery

2 - 1 ST1 valve LS short to battery

2 - 2 ST1 valve HS short to ground

2 - 2 ST1 valve LS short to ground

2 - 3 ST1 valve open circuit

3 - 1 ST2 valve HS short to battery

3 - 1 ST2 valve LS short to battery

3 - 2 ST2 valve HS short to ground

3 - 2 ST2 valve LS short to ground

3 - 3 ST2 valve open circuit

Check float valve coil and cable to ECU. ECU is detecting an unexpected voltage in the circuit.

Check float valve coil and cable to ECU. ECU is detecting a short to ground.

Check float valve coil and cable to ECU. ECU is failing to detect presence of coil - no circuit continuity.

Check ST-1 valve coil and cable to ECU. ECU is detecting an unexpected voltage in the circuit.

Check ST-1 valve coil and cable to ECU. ECU is detecting a short to ground.

Check ST-1 valve coil and cable to ECU. ECU is failing to detect presence of coil - no circuit continuity.

Check ST-2 valve coil and cable to ECU. ECU is detecting an unexpected voltage in the circuit.

Check ST-2 valve coil and cable to ECU. ECU is detecting a short to ground.

Check ST-2 valve coil and cable to ECU. ECU is failing to detect presence of coil - no circuit continuity.

Check tractor wheel sensor for:

5 - 1 Tractor sensor short to ground

A. travel limits of sensor. B. cable to ECU C. function of sensor

5 - 2 Tractor sensor open circuit ECU not detecting tractor sensor. Use same steps as for 5 - 1.

6 - 1 Caster sensor short to ground Check caster wheel sensor, using same steps as for 5 - 1.

6 - 2 Caster sensor open circuit ECU not detecting caster sensor. Use same steps as for 5 - 1.

8 - 1 ECU low voltage

Check tractor voltage above 10Vdc. Check connections to ECU. Check harnesses and switchbox connections.

Certain Machine Damage:

Do not back up if ANY of these errors occurs. Steering is disabled.

The wheels cannot fully caster and machine damage will result. If the problem cannot be corrected in the field, drive forward to remove the planter from the field.

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Appendix A - Reference Information

Speciﬁcations and Capacities, 1 of 2

Model 3PYPA -1236 -1238 -1240 -1630 -24TR36

Row Count

Row Spacing

Working Width

Span (width between end rows)

Swath (Channel Width)

Seed Capacity

Transport Width

Working Length

Transport Length

Working Height

Transport Height, no Markers

Transport Height, with Markers

Transport Clearance

Minimum Tractor HP Requirement¹

Hitch

Hydraulic Circuits Required

Weight (empty, base)²

Weight (maximum, full)³

Transport Tire Size

Hydraulic Drive Tire

Ground Drive Tire

Opener Down Pressure

Opener Travel (Up - Down)

Opener Depth Range

1. Power requirements vary significantly with conditions and practices.

2. No seed container, markers, coulters or row cleaners

3. Weight can vary by thousands of pounds depending on options installed.

12 12 12 16 24 (12 twin)

36 in 38 in 40 in 30 in 36 in

40ft 0in

396 in 418 in 440 in 450 in 396 in

432 in 456 in 480 in 480 in 432 in

Optional 82bu hopper or PROBOX® 50 unit bulk seed box

25ft 2in 25ft 2in 25ft 2in 25ft 2in 25ft 2in

16ft 10in

12ft 4in

12ft 6in

12ft 8in

14.00

220 - 240 hp 220 - 250 hp 220 - 250 hp 230 - 260 hp 260 - 300 hp

3-Point semi-mounted

Closed-Center, 5 Remotes (1 Power-Beyond), 2250 psi, 23 gal/min

14500 lbs 14500 lbs 14500 lbs 15300 lbs 17000 lbs

22700 lbs 22700 lbs 22700 lbs 23800 lbs 25900 lbs

16.51-16.1 FI 14 Ply Implement

9.5L x 15 6 Ply Rib Implement

7.60-145 6 Ply Lug

235 to 475 lbs

10 in

0 to 3.5 in

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Speciﬁcations and Capacities, 2 of 2

Model 3PYPA -24TR38 -24TR40 -3115 -32TR30

Row Count

Row Spacing

Working Width

Span (width between end rows)

Swath (Channel Width)

Seed Capacity

Transport Width

Working Length

Transport Length

Working Height

Transport Height, no Markers

Transport Height, with Markers

Transport Clearance

Minimum Tractor HP Requirement¹

Hitch

Hydraulic Circuits Required

Weight (empty, base)²

Weight (maximum, full)³

Transport Tire Size

Hydraulic Drive Tire

Ground Drive Tire

Opener Down Pressure

Opener Travel (Up - Down)

Opener Depth Range

1. Power requirements vary significantly with conditions and practices.

2. No seed container, markers, coulters or row cleaners

3. Weight can vary by thousands of pounds depending on options installed.

24 (12 twin) 24 (12 twin) 31 32 (16 twin)

38 in 40 in 15 in 30 in

40ft 0in

418 in 440 in 450 in 458 in

456 in 480 in 465 in 480 in

Optional 82bu hopper or PROBOX® 50 unit bulk seed box

25ft 2in 25ft 2in 25ft 2in 24ft 6in

16ft 10in

12ft 4in

12ft 6in

12ft 8in

14.00

260 - 300 hp 260 - 300 hp 290 - 320 hp 290 - 330 hp

3-Point semi-mounted

Closed-Center, 5 Remotes (1 Power-Beyond), 2250 psi, 23 gal/min

17000 lbs 17000 lbs 18400 lbs 18700 lbs

25900 lbs 25900 lbs 27800 lbs 28100 lbs

16.51-16.1 FI 14 Ply Implement

9.5L x 15 6 Ply Rib Implement

7.60-145 6 Ply Lug

235 to 475 lbs

10 in

0 to 3.5 in

Tire Inﬂation Chart Tire Warranty Information

Wheel Tire Size Inﬂation

Transport/

Caster

Ground

Drv.Gauge

Wheel

Hyd. Drive Gauge Wheel

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14-Ply Implement

7.60-145 6-Ply Lug

9.5L x 15 6-Ply Rib Implement

60 psi

(414 kPa)

32 psi

(221 kPa)

35 psi

(241 kPa)

All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer of the tire. Tire warranty information is found in the brochures included with your Operator’s and Parts Manuals or online at the manufacturer’s web sites listed below. For assistance or information, contact your nearest Authorized Farm Tire Retailer. ManufacturerWeb site Firestonewww.ﬁrestoneag.com Gleasonwww.gleasonwheel.com Titanwww.titan-intl.com

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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

Lift Hydraulics (Wing Lock)

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Lift Hydraulics (Wing Flex)

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Lift Hydraulics (Weight Transfer)

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Wing Fold Hydraulics (no Markers)

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Wing Fold and Marker Hydraulics

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Fan and Steering Hydraulics

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Hydraulic Drive (Option)

17T

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Chain Routing

Gauge Wheel (Ground Drive) Chains

Range Sprockets:

15T, 18T, 19T, 20T, 30T, 38T

Transmission Sprockets: 17T, 19T, 2@23T, 24T, 25T,

26T, 27T, 28T

Legend:

34T

56P

107

Sprocket or idler Tooth count

Chain Pitch count

Direction of chain in motion

28T

34T

120

38T

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Transmission (Ground Drive) Chains

82P

25T

70P

105

Range Sprockets:

15T, 18T, 19T, 20T, 30T, 38T

Transmission Sprockets: 17T, 19T, 2@23T, 24T, 25T,

26T, 27T, 28T

Upper Drive Sprockets:

18T or 36T, captive

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Ground Drive Chain

25T

109

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Hydraulic Drive Chain (Option)

25T

30T

63P

23T

17T

25T

78P

109

30T

105

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25AP Final Meter Drive

Legend:

34T

56P

Sprocket or idler Tooth count

Chain Pitch count

Direction of chain in motion

19T

12T

94P

19T

29619

25P: Meter Drive (Front type)

Note: No idlers on mount.

0 1

top chain passes over single idler on shank

be sure to reconnect idler spring

19T

12T

120

29620

148

12T

29621

25P: Meter Drive (Mid type)

Note: be sure to reconnect idler spring

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top chain passes between 2 idlers at mount

top chain passes between 2 idlers at shank

Note: be sure to reconnect idler spring

25P: Meter Drive (Rear type)

2 3

top chain passes between 2 idlers at mount

top chain passes between 2 idlers at shank

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Index

address, Great Plains .......................... 8

air box ................................................ 28

air box pads........................................ 28

Air-Pro™ .............................................. 5

arm locking bar .................................. 21

arm, side depth .................................. 37

articulated tractors ............................... 5

assembly location................................. 9

battery ................................................ 41

bleeding

steering ........................................ 59

BRKT SENSOR ................................. 42

bushel ................................................ 38

cab, tractor .................................. 40,42

CALIBRATION ................................... 59

calibration

steering ........................................ 59

CANbus .............................................. 53

capacities ........................................... 64

capacity, hopper ................................. 38

Case ............................................ 54

Case IH ....................................... 42,44

CASTER ............................................ 60

caster ................................................. 23

caster assemblies ................................ 7

caster ﬂoat ......................................... 39

caster movement................................ 61

CAUTION, deﬁned ............................... 1

center of gravity.................................. 11

chain routing ...................................... 74

chains ................................................. 16

gauge wheel ................................. 74

ground drive ................................. 76

hydraulic drive .............................. 77

meter drive ................................... 78

transmission ................................. 75

clamp, routing..................................... 34

clothing ................................................. 2

compatible tractor................................. 5

console

seed monitor ................................ 40

contact Great Plains ............................. 8

conventional till..................................... 5

covered models .................................... 5

cradle ................................................. 34

crane .................................................... 1

crate ..................................................... 8

cross-bolt ........................................... 24

cylinder, steering ................................ 27

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DANGER, deﬁned ................................ 1

Deere ............................... 5, 42,46,48

deﬁnitions ............................................. 6

delivery, ﬁnal ........................................ 6

DICKEY-john® .............................. 6, 40

directions ............................................. 6

eccentric adjuster .............................. 36

ECU ................................................... 63

ECU fuse ........................................... 62

email, Great Plains .............................. 8

emergency moves ............................. 39

error code, steering ........................... 63

extensions, rubber ............................. 35

ﬁnal delivery ......................................... 6

ﬁre ........................................................ 1

ﬂanges ............................................... 22

ﬂash error code .................................. 63

FLOAT ................................................ 59

fork lift ................................................ 11

four lift ................................................ 14

fuse, ECU .......................................... 62

gauge wheel, row............................... 37

gauge wheel, wing ............................. 37

grease zerk ........................................ 18

headphones ......................................... 2

hearing ................................................. 2

high pressure ﬂuids ............................. 2

hoist ..................................................... 9

hoist points ........................................ 10

hopper ............................. 7,26, 37,38

hopper level sensor ............................. 6

HOPPER 2 ........................................ 37

hose ................................................... 33

hose rack .....................................31, 32

hoses, seed ....................................... 33

hose, air box inlet............................... 34

hose, steering .................................... 27

hydraulic diagram .............................. 67

hydraulic safety .................................... 2

hydraulics

fan ................................................ 72

lift (down pressure) ...................... 69

lift (wing flex) ................................ 68

lift (wing lock) ............................... 67

markers ........................................ 71

meter drive ................................... 73

steering ........................................ 72

wing fold ....................................... 70

wing fold & markers ..................... 71

ILS ...............................................42,48

ILS (Independent Live Suspension)... 42

Independent Live Suspension ............. 5

inﬂation .............................................. 65

inlet hose ........................................... 34

installation

hopper sensor .............................. 38

monitor console............................ 40

IntelliAg® .............................................. 6

intended usage ..................................... 5

inventory ............................................... 7

ISO 11786 ..........................................53

ISObus ............................................... 53

John Deere .......................5, 42, 46, 48

John Deere® ........................ 54,56, 57

leaks ..................................................... 2

LEARN ........................................ 59,60

left-hand, deﬁned ................................. 6

lift assist cylinders .............................. 39

lift assist wheels ................................... 7

lift points .............................................11

lift-assist ............................................. 23

lifters ................................................ 1,9

light no-till .............................................5

lighting ................................................ 28

lights ..................................................... 3

location, assembly ................................9

lock-down pins....................................10

lug nut.................................................24

Magnum ........................................ 5,42

Magnum™ .......................................... 44

main frame ........................................... 7

maintenance safety ..............................3

manuals ................................................ 6

medical assistance ...............................2

meter drive chain ................................ 78

minimum-till ..........................................5

miscellaneous crate............................15

MX .......................................... 5,42, 44

New Holland ................................54,55

Note, deﬁned ........................................ 6

NOTICE, deﬁned ..................................6

no-till ..................................................... 5

no-till, light ............................................5

orientation rose .................................... 6

pads, air box ....................................... 28

parallel arms ....................................... 21

parking stands .................................... 20

pavement..............................................9

phone number, GP ............................... 8

pin, lift-assist.......................................22

pin, parallel arm ..................................21

Planter/Drill Control ..............................6

ports ............................................ 31,32

press wheel ................................. 20,36

protective equipment ............................2

P01-P16 ............................................. 33

rack, hose ........................................... 29

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RFS ............................................. 42,46

RFS (rigid front suspension) .............. 42

right-hand, deﬁned ............................... 6

rigid front suspension ......................... 42

rose, orientation ................................... 6

routing clamp ..................................... 34

row unit .............................................. 38

R-Series ............................................. 53

rubber extensions .............................. 35

safety information................................. 1

safety symbol ....................................... 1

seed box frame .................................. 22

seed box sensor................................. 28

seed frame ......................................... 15

seed frame stands ............................. 20

seed hoses......................................... 29

seed monitor console ......................... 40

seed support structure .................. 7,22

seed tube ........................................... 29

semi-mounted implement..................... 5

sensor ...................................43, 44,46

sensor, hopper level ............................. 6

sensor, seed box ................................ 28

shipping stand ............................. 20,23

shutdown.............................................. 4

side gauge wheel ............................... 37

single-lift ............................................. 12

space required ..................................... 9

speciﬁcations ..................................... 64

spindle................................................ 24

splitter ......................................... 31, 32

stands, parking................................... 20

stand, shipping ................................... 20

STEER ............................................... 59

steering .............................................. 41

steering calibration ............................. 59

steering cylinder ................................. 27

steering error code ............................. 63

steering hose ..................................... 27

steering switch ................................... 50

step .................................................... 35

storage ................................................. 4

ST1 .................................................... 62

ST2 .................................................... 62

support ................................................. 8

switch box ................................... 59,60

switch panel ....................................... 40

switchbox ........................................... 41

symbol, safety ...................................... 1

tables

document family ............................. 6

models covered .............................. 5

specifications(1) ........................... 64

specifications(2) ........................... 65

steering flash errors ..................... 63

steering switch ............................. 59

steering troubleshooting ............... 61

supported tractors .......................... 5

tire inflation ................................... 65

torque values................................ 66

tractor steering parts .................... 42

12 port hoses ................................31

16 port hoses ................................32

tail light ...............................................28

team......................................................9

three lift ...............................................13

thrust washer ......................................24

tie-down straps ...................................16

tire inﬂation .........................................65

tire pressure........................................26

tires .......................................................2

torque

fastener .........................................66

tracked tractors .....................................5

TRACTOR ..........................................60

tractor cab...........................................40

tractor compatibility...............................5

transport speed ....................................3

troubleshooting ...................................61

steering .........................................61

tubes ............................................31

tube, wing ...........................................33

two lift .................................................12

T01-T12 ..............................................33

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U-bolt, hopper .....................................26

unload .................................................15

URLs, tires ..........................................65

USB ....................................................58

User Level 1..........................................6

User Level 2..........................................6

virtual terminal ....................................40

walkboard ...................... 22,29, 35,37

WARNING, deﬁned...............................1

warranty ..............................................65

washer, thrust .....................................24

welding .................................................3

wing tube ............................................33

wings ..................................................10

YP4025A ..............................................5

Y-tube .................................................33

zerk .....................................................18

Numerics

11001-1126, manual...................... 6, 38

110011501, manual ..............................6

110011508, manual ..............................6

110011528, manual ..............................6

110011529, manual ..............................6

110011530, manual ..............................6

110011531, manual ..............................6

120-306D, tube ...................................30

13 mph..................................................3

16.51-16.1 ..........................................65

20 mph..................................................3

22 kph ...................................................3

3PYPA-1236 .................................... 5, 6

3PYPA-1238 .................................... 5, 6

3PYPA-1240 .................................... 5, 6

3PYPA-1630 .................................... 5

3PYPA-24TR36 ............................... 5, 6

3PYPA-24TR38 ............................... 5

3PYPA-24TR40 ............................... 5

3PYPA-3115 ..............................5,6, 37

3PYPA-32TR30 ............................... 5, 6

3PYP-1236 ......................................... 31

3PYP-1238 ......................................... 31

3PYP-1240 ......................................... 31

3PYP16 ................................................5

3PYP-1630 ......................................... 32

3PYP-2320 ......................................... 31

3PYP-24TR36 ....................................31

3PYP-24TR38 ....................................31

3PYP-24TR40 ....................................31

3PYP-3115 ......................................... 32

3PYP-32TR30 ....................................32

315-032, harness ............................... 27

32 kph .................................................. 3

401-367K, rack ................................... 29

401-368K, rack ................................... 29

401-541S, sensor ........................ 42,43

401-591H, step................................... 35

401-647B, manual ................................ 6

401-647M .............................................5

401-647M, manual ............................... 6

401-647P, manual ................................ 6

401-647Q, manual ............................... 6

401-747A, harness ............................. 41

401-748A, sensor kit ................... 41,42

402-209H, pin..................................... 18

403-143K, hopper .............................. 38

403-579D, clamp ................................ 34

411-575D, bracket ....................... 42,46

411-576D, bracket ....................... 42,46

411-577D, bracket ....................... 42,48

411-578D, bracket ....................... 42,48

411-579D, bracket ....................... 42,44

411-580D, bracket ....................... 42,44

411-581D, collar .......................... 42,43

411-582D, yoke ........................... 42,43

466820710S3, cable ................... 37,38

7.60-145 .............................................65

70-pin plug ......................................... 62

8000 Series ................................... 5,53

800-151C, clamp ................................ 34

802-042C, bolt.................................... 30

802-057C, bolt.................................... 21

802-091C, bolt.................................... 35

802-097C, bolt............................. 42,43

802-167C, bolt............................. 18,43

802-360C, bolt.................................... 24

802-646C, bolt.................................... 37

803-006C, nut..................................... 18

803-019C, nut..................................... 35

803-020C, nut..................................... 30

803-021C, nut..................................... 21

803-026C, nut..................................... 24

803-084C, nut..................................... 34

803-219C, lug nut............................... 24

803-255C, nut.......... 42,43, 45, 47, 49

803-305C, nut................. 42, 45,47,49

804-006C, washer .............................. 18

804-007C, washer ..........43, 45, 47, 49

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804-015C, washer .............................. 30

804-016C, washer .............................. 35

804-022C, lock washer ...................... 37

804-022C, washer .............................. 21

804-036C, washer .............................. 34

804-040C, washer .............................. 37

804-102C, washer .............................. 24

804-113C, washer .............................. 30

804-195C, washer .............................. 37

806-192C, U-bolt ............................... 34

814-173C, wheel................................ 37

814-257C, wheel................................ 37

814-260C, wheel................................ 37

816-634C, extension.......................... 35

833-235C, sensor .............................. 38

833-253C, sensor .............................. 37

833-437C, switch ............................... 41

833-438C, cable ................................ 42

833-438C, harness ............................. 50

833-541C, module .............................. 51

833-544C, harness ...................... 41

833-546C, harness ...................... 41

833-547C, harness ...................... 52,58

833-548C, harness ...................... 41,54

9.5L x 15 ............................................ 65

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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.

Corporate Ofﬁce: P.O. Box 5060

Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA

Great Plains 3PYPA User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Pre-Delivery

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information

Look for Safety Symbol

Be Aware of Signal Words

Use Adequate Lifting Means

Prepare for Emergencies

Be Familiar with Safety Decals

Wear Protective Equipment

Avoid High Pressure Fluids

Tire Safety

Practice Safe Maintenance

Use Safety Lights and Devices

Transport Machinery Safely

Shutdown and Storage

Safety At All Times

Introduction

Models Covered

Description of Unit

Intended Usage

Compatible Tractors

Using This Manual

Document Family

What’s On The Truck

Shipment Inventory

Assembly and Setup Assistance

Plan The Mainframe Unload

Use a Hoist or One to Four Lifters

Location Requirements

Wings: No Lift - No Hoist

Hoist Lifting

Three Hoist Points

Four Hoist Points

Fork Lifting

Single-Lift Points

Two Lift Points

Three Lift Points

Four Lift Points

Unloading

Unload Smaller Items First

Unload the Seed Frame

Unload The Mainframe

Planter Assembly

Press Wheel Shipping

Shipping Stands

Prepare Parallel Arms

Mount Seed Box Frame

Seed Cart Self-Lift

Remove Cart Shipping Stands

Install Casters

Caster Arms

Install Left and Right Caster Arms

Install Caster Wheels

Adjust Steering Tie Rod

Lower Seed Box Structure

Remove Hopper (Option)

Connect Steering Hoses

Route Steering Sensor Lead

Route Lighting/Seed Box Leads

Adjust Air Box Pads

Connect Seed Hose Rack

Seed Hose Routing

Port Assignments: 12, 23 and 24-Row

3PYP-1236: 12-Row, 36in 3PYP-1238: 12-Row, 38in 3PYP-1240: 12-Row, 40in

3PYP-2320: 23-Row 20in

3PYP-24TR36: 24-Row (12 Twin), 36in 3PYP-24TR38: 24-Row (12 Twin), 38in 3PYP-24TR40: 24-Row (12 Twin), 40in

Port Assignments: 16, 31 and 32-Row

3PYP-1630: 16-Row, 30in

3PYP-3115: 31-Row 15in

3PYP-32TR30: 32-Row (16 Twin), 30in

Connect Seed Hoses

Connect Hoses at Air Box Manifold

Connect Hoses at Wing Tubes

Connect Air Box Inlet Hose

Install Hose Routing Clamp

Install Lower Walkboard Step