Great Plains 3S-3000HDF User Manual
Predelivery Manual
3S-3000HD
Three-Section Folding HD Drill
Manufacturing, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information.................................... 1
Introduction ................................................................ 4
Document Family ......................................................... 4
Description of Unit........................................................ 4
Intended Usage........................................................ 4
Models Covered....................................................... 4
Using This Manual ....................................................... 5
Definitions ................................................................5
Assembly and Setup Assistance.................................. 5
Preparation ................................................................. 6
Scope The Work .......................................................... 6
Wide Load Assembly ...............................................6
Standard “Legal” Load Assembly............................. 6
Overview of Work......................................................... 6
Assembly ................................................................. 6
Setup........................................................................ 6
Tools Required............................................................. 7
Pre-Assembly Checklist ............................................... 7
Assembly .................................................................... 8
Position for Assembly .................................................. 8
Assemble Tongue to Mainframe .................................. 8
Install Center Box on Frame ...................................... 10
Install Wing Box Frames ............................................ 11
Install Transfer Driveshaft .......................................... 12
Connect Opener Lift Hoses........................................ 13
Install Wing Walkboards and Steps ........................... 15
Walkboards with Single Steps ............................... 15
Walkboards with Swing-Down Ladders.................. 15
Install Swing-Down Ladders .................................. 16
Install Swing-Down Ladder Mounts.................... 16
Install Ladders.................................................... 17
Install Fixed Walkboard Steps ............................... 17
Install Reflectors and Decals ..................................... 18
Wing Walkboard Inner Decals................................ 18
Wing Fixed Step Decals......................................... 18
Wing Swing-Down Ladder Decals.......................... 19
Other Assembly Items................................................ 19
Install Press Wheels .............................................. 19
Two Outlet Kit ........................................................ 20
Markers.................................................................. 20
Open Center Conversion ....................................... 21
Point Row Option................................................... 21
Post Assembly Checklist ........................................... 21
Setup......................................................................... 22
Hitching...................................................................... 22
Electrical Connections ............................................... 24
Hydraulic Hose Hookup ............................................. 25
Bleeding Hydraulics ................................................... 26
Bleeding Fold Hydraulics ....................................... 27
Bleeding Opener Lift Hydraulics ............................ 28
Bleeding Transport Lift Hydraulics......................... 29
Bleeding Marker Hydraulics................................... 30
Leveling the Drill ........................................................ 31
Center Box Frame Leveling ................................... 31
Opener Frames Level ............................................ 31
Wing Box Alignment............................................... 32
Align Transfer Drive Shaft...................................... 33
Toolbar Height ....................................................... 35
Opener-Frame Clearance...................................... 36
Install Final Accessories ............................................ 36
Acremeter Installation ................................................ 36
Shaft Monitor.......................................................... 37
Point Row Controller.............................................. 37
Scraper Installation ................................................ 37
Appendix .................................................................. 38
Specifications and Capacities.................................... 38
Tire Inflation Chart ..................................................... 38
Torque Values Chart.................................................. 39
Hydraulic Diagrams ................................................... 40
Transport Lift.......................................................... 40
Fold........................................................................ 40
Dual Markers.......................................................... 41
Single Marker......................................................... 41
Two Outlet Conversion .......................................... 42
Opener Lift: Standard Closed-Center .................... 43
Opener Lift: Optional Open-Center........................ 44
Point-Row .............................................................. 45
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Important Safety Information
For your safety, thoroughly read Important Safety
Information in the operator’s manuals before proceed-
ing.
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.
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Transport Machinery Safely
Maximum transport speed for drill is 20 mph (32 kph).
Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sudden
braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset.
▲ Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate control of steering and
stopping. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with
brakes.
▲ Comply with national, regional and local laws.
▲ Follow your tractor manual recommendations for maxi-
mum hitch loads. Insufficient weight on tractor steering
wheels will result in loss of control.
▲ Carry reflectors or flags to mark drill in case of breakdown
on the road.
▲ Keep clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions
when transporting. Refer to transport dimensions under
“Specifications and Capacities” on page 38.
A
Check for Overhead Lines
Drill markers contacting overhead electrical lines can
introduce lethal voltage levels on drill and tractor
frames. A person touching almost any metal part can
complete the circuit to ground, resulting in serious injury
or death.
▲ Avoid overhead lines during seed loading/unloading and
marker operations.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin,
causing serious injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnect-
ing hydraulic lines.
▲ Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
▲ Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when
working with hydraulic systems.
▲ If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid
injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a
few hours or gangrene may result.
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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.
▲ Put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove key before
performing maintenance.
▲ Make sure all moving parts have stopped and all system
pressure is relieved.
▲ Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before servicing or
adjusting electrical systems or before welding on drill.
▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in good condition
and installed properly.
▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused parts from drill before opera-
tion.
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OFF
Tire Safety
Tire changing can be dangerous and should be performed by trained personnel using correct tools and
equipment.
▲ When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension
hose long enough for you to stand to one side–not in front
of or over tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available.
▲ When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-handling
equipment adequate for weight involved.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital
and fire department near phone.
911
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Introduction
Great Plains Manufacturing wants you to be satisfied
with any new machine delivered by the Great Plains
Trucking network. To ease the assembly task and produce a properly working machine, read this entire
manual before assembling or setting up new equipment.
Document Family
195-068M Owner’s Manual
195-068P 3S-3000HD Parts Manual
195-068B Seed Rate Manual
Description of Unit
The 3S-3000HD is a towed seeding implement. This
three section drill has a working width of 30 feet
(12.2m). The drill has straight arm, double disk heavy
duty openers. The opener disks make a seed bed, and
seed tubes mounted between the disks place seed in
the furrow. Press wheels following the opener disks
close the furrow and gauge opener seeding depth. A Thandle on the opener body is for seeding depth adjustments. Seeding rates are adjustable with the seed rate
adjustment handle and sprocket changes.
The 3S-3000HD features active hydraulic down pressure on the opener frames. When used on a tractor
with closed-center hydraulics, constant down pressure
ensures even opener penetration in uneven ground.
Hydraulic down pressure is adjustable at a single
point.
Intended Usage
Use this implement to seed production-agriculture
crops in conventional or minimum tillage applications.
Figure 1
3S-3000HD Drill
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Models Covered
3S-3000HD:
3S-3000HD-3610 (10in / 24cm)
3S-3000HD-4875 (7.5in / 19cm)
3S-3000HD-6006 (6in / 15cm)
3S-3000HDF-3610 (10in / 24cm)
3S-3000HDF-4875 (7.5in / 19cm)
3S-3000HDF-6006 (6in / 15cm)
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Using This Manual
This manual was written to help you assemble and
prepare the new machine for the customer. This manual includes instructions for assembly and setup. Read
this manual and follow the recommendations for safe,
efficient and proper assembly and setup.
An Operator’s Manual is also provided with the new
machine. Read and understand Important Safety Information and Operating Instructions in the Operator’s
Manual before assembling the machine. As a reference, keep the Operator’s and Parts manuals on hand
while assembling.
Definitions
The following terms are used throughout this manual.
Right-hand and left-hand as used in this manual are
determined by facing the direction the machine will
travel while in use unless otherwise stated.
R
Figure 2
Left/Right Notation
Introduction 5
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Read and follow the directions to:
- remain safe,
- avoid serious damage to equipment and
- ensure desired field results.
Note: Paragraphs in this format provide useful informa-
tion related to the current topic.
Assembly and Setup Assistance
To order additional copies of predelivery instructions or
operator’s and parts manuals, write to the address
below. 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
785-823-3276
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Preparation
Step-by-step instructions for assembling the implement
begin in the next section of the manual. Before commencing work, review the Tools Required and PreAssembly Checklist to make sure you have all necessary parts and equipment.
The implement is shipped via flat bed truck. It is the
dealer’s responsibility to unload the new machine.
Unload all equipment before beginning assembly.
Scope The Work
Depending on the shipping route and destination, the
3S-3000HD drill may require only light component
installation (Wide Load), or it may require assembly of
major components (Standard Load).
Do not attempt any assembly work while the implement is on
the truck.
Wide Load Assembly
The drill is shipped substantially assembled, less wing
walkboards, press wheel arms, press wheels, walkboard reflector decals, accessories and some options.
The following items are installed after delivery, in this
approximate order:
• Wing walkboards (2)
• Walkboard fixed step or swing-down ladder
• Wing walkboard decals
• Additional options and accessories not factoryinstalled, such as acremeter, press wheels, markers,
hydraulic kits, shaft monitors and scrapers.
Overview of Work
All fasteners and misc. components are located in their
assembly location, or in bags/cartons inside a drill seed
box.
Assembly
1. Unload truck.
2. Assemble major sections (Legal Load only).
3. Install walkboards, steps/ladders and decals.
4. Install other standard and optional components that
were not factory-installed, but need to be present
prior to first hydraulic operations, such as press
wheels.
Standard “Legal” Load Assembly
The drill is shipped substantially disassembled, to keep
the trailer under 8.5ft wide.
The following items are assembled/installed after delivery, in this approximate order:
• Tongue to mainframe assembly
• Center box to Main frame assembly
• Left hand wing box
• Right hand wing box
• Transfer drive shaft
• Additional options and accessories not factoryinstalled, such as acremeter, press wheels, markers,
hydraulic kits, shaft monitors and scrapers.
Setup
5. Hitch to suitable tractor.
6. Connect hydraulics.
7. Bleed hydraulics.
8. Level drill.
9. Install any other components or options not factory-
installed.
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Tools Required
• Forklift, loader or overhead hoist with a capacity of:
Wide Load unload: 13,500 pounds (6124 kg)
Legal Load unload: 3732 pounds (1693 kg)
Legal Load assemble: 2535 pounds (1150 kg)
• A tractor of sufficient size and horsepower with at
least two remote hydraulic circuits. Refer to “Specifi-
cations and Capacities” in the Operator’s Manual.
• General hand tools
• Jack stands or blocks and safety chain
Note: You will need about 4.5 gallons of hydraulic oil to
refill the tractor hydraulic reservoir after initial
bleeding and cycling of the hydraulic systems.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
1. Read and understand “Important Safety Information” on page 1 before assembling.
2. Have at least two people on hand while assembling.
3. Make sure the assembly area is level and free of
obstructions (preferably an open concrete area).
Allow room for wing unfolding and any markers (See
“Position for Assembly” on page 8).
4. Have all major components accounted for.
5. Have all fasteners and pins shipped with implement.
6. Have a copy of the implement Parts Manual (195068P) on hand. If unsure of proper placement or
use of any part or fastener, refer to the parts manual.
7. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
8. Check that all factory-applied safety labels and
reflectors are correctly located and legible. Replace
if improperly located or damaged. Refer to Safety
Decals, in the “Important Safety Information” section of the implement Operator’s Manual.
Note: Some decals are dealer installed, to prevent
decal damage during disassembled shipment.
9. Inflate tires to recommended pressure as listed on
the “Tire Inflation Chart” on page 38.
10. Tighten wheel bolts as specified on “Torque Values
Chart” on page 39.
If a pre-assembled part or fastener is temporarily removed,
remember where it goes. Keep the parts separated.
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Assembly
Position for Assembly
1. Unload mainframe (Legal Load) or drill (Wide Load)
from truck and place it in a location that allows for:
• tow away depth:
28 feet (8.5m) plus
length of tractor plus
turning room
• wing unfolding:
16 feet (4.9m) either side of centerline, or
32 feet (9.8m) total span), and
• if markers were ordered:
32 feet (9.8m) either side of centerline, or
64 ft (19.5m) total span.
If the drill was shipped as a Wide Load, skip to “Install
Wing Walkboards and Steps” on page 15.
Assemble Tongue to Mainframe
When space is available on the trailer, the tongue is factory-assembled, in which case skip to “Install Center
Box on Frame” on page 10.
Refer to Figure 3 on page 9
2. Block the mainframe assembly up in the raised
position with the transport cylinders extended and
the cylinder lock channels over the cylinder rods.
3. With the aid of a fork-lift, hoist, or loader, position
the tongue assembly back under the mainframe
assembly and bolt it into place with the twelve
3
1x2
ers and 1in nuts .
1
⁄
in bolts , 1in flat washers , 1in lock wash-
4
6 7
4 5
3
Lightly tighten all 1in bolts before torquing any of
them.
4. Once the tongue is assembled, remove the cylinder
lock channels , completely lower the mainframe
2
assembly and secure it in this position.
5. Route the two long
3
⁄
in hydraulic hoses from the
8
back of the tongue tube along the right side of the
main frame and connect them to the
9
tees on the front of the main frame.
1
2
8
9
⁄
in bulkhead
16
6. Route the two long
back of the tongue to the
1
/
in hoses coming out of the
4
10
9
⁄
in tees on the rod
16
11
and base ends of the right fold cylinder.
The fold circuit hoses run the full length of the
10
tongue.
7. Secure the hoses and with a hose clamp
bracket and
washers .
12 13
14
Use rubber hydraulic hose guards on the
8
5
⁄
x2
16
10
1
/
in bolts and
4
5
⁄
in lock
16
15
1
hydraulic hoses.
8. Route the long
1
/
in hose coming from the base
4
16
end of box lift cylinder at the center of the tongue to
9
the
⁄
in base end tee at the right transport lift
16
17
cylinder on the transport axle.
Route the long
1
/
in hose coming from the rod
4
18
end of box lift cylinder at the center of the tongue to
the
9
⁄
in rod end tee at the right transport lift cyl-
16
19
inder on the transport axle.
/
in
4
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Figure 3
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Tongue Installation and Hose Routing
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Install Center Box on Frame
Refer to Figure 4
9. Pin the drill hitch to a tractor with a minimum of 100
horsepower to secure the drill frame for further
assembly.
10. Center the center box frame assembly behind the
1
mainframe and bolt it in place with the eight
7
3
⁄
x2
⁄
in bolts ,
8
4
washers , and
4 5
7
2 3
⁄
in flat washers ,
8
7
⁄
in nuts .
8
7
⁄
in lock
8
Lightly tighten the bolts at this time, but do not
torque them until the box is leveled later in the
assembly process. See “Leveling the Drill” on
page 31.
Figure 4
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Mount Center Box
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Install Wing Box Frames
Refer to Figure 5
11. Unfold the wing toolbars until they contact the
center box frame.
12. Remove the horizontal tool bar pivot pins from
the wing box frames. Position a wing box frame
pivot to line up with the pivot tube on the wing toolbar.
13. Install the pivot pin from the front (with the taper
pointing back) placing one
6
on each side of the tool bar pivot.
1
/
14. Assemble a 1
ted nut on the back side of the pin.
4
in flat washer , and 1
4
Torque this rear nut to 600 ft-lbs to properly seat the
pin into the taper before proceeding with the assembly. Use the cotter pin hole on the front end of the
pin to prevent rotation while you tighten the rear nut.
15. After torquing to 600 ft-lbs, secure the nut with a
5
1
⁄
x2
/
16
in cotter pin by rotating the slot in the nut
2
to the next available cotter pin hole in the pin.
1
2
2
1
/
in thick thrust washer
4
3
5
1
/
in hex slot-
4
Assembly 11
There are two cross holes so the slot in the nut
should align with a hole with less than
1
⁄
additional
12
rotation of the nut.
16. Install the large hinge washer , the 1
washer , and the 1
3 4
1
/
in slotted nut on the front
4
7
1
/
in flat
4
side of the pin.
17. Torque the front 1
assemble the
1
/
in slotted nut to 400 ft-lbs and
4
5
1
⁄
x2
/
in cotter pin in the next
16
2
5
available cross hole.
Note: Torquing the rear nut (on the tapered end of the
pin) is easiest when the opener frames are lowered. Consider waiting until the hydraulics are
charged and the openers lowered before torquing
the horizontal pin 1
1
/
in nuts. Always torque the
4
rear nuts before drawing up the front nuts.
Figure 5
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Wing Box Pivot
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Install Transfer Driveshaft
Refer to Figure 6
18. Remove the transfer drive subassembly from the
drill seed box. The transfer drive assembles to the
right side of the drill, and transfers the drive power
to the center box assembly.
19. Assemble the U-joint end of the transfer drive
assembly to the U-joint yoke on the right wing
box. Use
1 2
3
3
⁄
x3
⁄
8
4
3 4
in pin and
3
⁄
x1in cotter pins .
32
20. Clip the shipping wire, and telescope the end of the
drive assembly toward the break away-drive assembly at the center of the drill.
1
21. Engage the jaws of the break-away clutches , and
fasten the bearing bracket to the plate extending
up from the right wing tool bar .
1
Use the two
washer ,
9
1
/
x1
/
in round head bolts ,
2
1
2
/
in lock washers and
2
Note: DO NOT tighten the
6
7
10 11
1
/
in bolts yet.
2
1
/
8
5
1
8
/
in flat
2
in nuts .
2
The box lead must be adjusted before the drive
assembly can be adjusted.
Figure 6
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Transfer Drive Shaft
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Connect Opener Lift Hoses
Refer to Figure 8 on page 14
22. Connect the
3
⁄
in hydraulic hoses coming from
8
the back side of the wing pressure control valve to
the base end tees on the inner opener lift cylin-
3
der of each wing frame.
2
This is the hose which should extend beyond the
wing tool bar hose holder by 45in (1.1m) as
4
assembled from the factory.
23. Connect the
3
⁄
in hydraulic hoses coming from
8
the bottom of the wing pressure control valve, to
the tee at the jumper hose coming from the
6 7
rod end of the inner opener lift cylinder of each
wing frame.
1
5
3
Assembly 13
This is the hose which should extend beyond the
wing tool bar hose holder by 35in (89cm) as
4
assembled from the factory.
24. Disconnect the
where they tee together at the back of the main-
3
⁄
in hydraulic hoses and
8
8
1 5
frame and reroute them through the hose guide
cutouts and through the plastic tie downs on the
9
center box frame.
Refer to Figure 7
25. Place all tees which rest on the center box
8
frame on the right side of the formed bracket
welded to the center of the frame.
This keeps them out of the clutch linkage which is
left of center.
26. Connect the
3
⁄
in hydraulic hose coming from
8
11
the back side of the center pressure control valve
to the tee which branches to the base ends of
12
the center two opener lift cylinders.
27. Connect the
3
⁄
in hydraulic hose coming from
8
13
the bottom side of the center pressure control
valve to the tee which branches to the rod ends
14
of the center two opener lift cylinders.
28. Tighten the plastic tie down straps to keep the
hoses out of the drives.
Figure 7
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Opener Lift Tees
10
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