Great Plains 3S-4000F User Manual
Predelivery Manual
Three-Section Drill
Manufacturing, Inc.
Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent
instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and
!
the lives of others depend on it!
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Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Description of Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly and Setup Assistance . . . . . . . . 5
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pre-Assembly Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing Middle Box on Frame. . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing Press Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing Walkboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing Reflectors and Decals . . . . . . . . 10
Post Assembly Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hitching Tractor to Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hydraulic Hose Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Bleeding Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Bleeding Opener Lift Hydraulics. . . . . 16
Bleeding Fold Hydraulics.. . . . . . . . . . 17
Bleeding Transport Lift Hydraulics. . . 18
Bleeding Marker Hydraulics . . . . . . . . 19
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Unfolding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Quick Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Leveling the Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Center Box Frame Leveling . . . . . . . . 22
Frame Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Toolbar Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . 23
Truss Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Wing Box Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Opener Frame Clearance. . . . . . . . . . 24
Align Transfer Drive Shaft . . . . . . . . . . 25
Install Final Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Acremeter Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Hydraulic Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Important Safety Information
For your safety, thoroughly read Important Safe-
ty Information in the operator’s manuals before
proceeding.
Look for Safety Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is
a potential hazard to personal safety involved and
extra safety precaution must be taken. When you
see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the
message that follows it. In addition to design and
configuration of equipment, hazard control and
accident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of
equipment.
Important Safety Information
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Be Aware of Signal Words
Signal words designate a degree or level of hazard seriousness.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. This signal word is limited to the
most extreme situations, typically for machine
components that, for functional purposes, cannot
be guarded.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
DANGER
!
WARNING
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CAUTION
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Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the
skin, causing serious injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic lines.
▲ Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT
BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks.
▲ Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or
goggles when working with hydraulic systems.
▲ If an accident occurs, see a doctor immedi-
ately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be
surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.
Practice Safety
▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Use
proper tools and equipment.
▲ Work in a clean, dry area.
▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in good
condition and installed properly.
▲ Remove all tools and unused parts from drill
before operation.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambu-
lance, hospital and fire department near
phone.
911
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Use A Safety Chain
▲ Use a safety chain to help control drill should
it separate from tractor drawbar.
▲ Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or
greater than the gross weight of drill.
▲ Attach chain to tractor drawbar support or
other specified anchor location. Allow only
enough slack in chain to permit turning.
▲ Replace chain if any links or end fittings are
broken, stretched or damaged.
▲ Do not use safety chain for towing.
Tire Safety
Tire changing can be dangerous and should be
performed by trained personnel using correct
tools and equipment.
Important Safety Information
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▲ When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and
extension hose long enough to 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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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.
Description of Unit
The 3S-4000 is a towed seeding implement. This
three section drill has a working width of 40 feet.
The drill has straight arm, double disk openers.
The opener disks make a seed bed, and seed
tubes mounted between the disks place seed in
the furrow. Press wheels following the opener
disks close the furrow and gauge opener seeding
depth. A T-handle on the opener body is for seeding depth adjustments. Seeding rates are
adjustable with the seed rate adjustment handle
and sprocket changes.
The 3S-4000 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.
Models Covered
3S-4000
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Using This Manual
This manual was written to help you assemble
and prepare the new machine for the customer.
The 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
manual on hand while assembling.
The information in this manual is current at printing. Some parts may change to assure top
performance.
Introduction
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Definitions
The following terms are used throughout this
manual.
Right and left as used in this manual are determined by facing the direction the machine will
travel while in use unless otherwise stated.
IMPORTANT: A crucial point of information
about the precedingtopic. For safe and correct
operation, read and follow the directions provided before continuing.
NOTE: Useful information about the preceding
topic.
Assembly and Setup Assistance
To order additional copies of predelivery 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
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Product Support
Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
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Assembly
The following headings are step-by-step instructions for assembling the 4000-3S drill. Begin with
“Tools Required” and “Pre-Assembly Checklist” to
make sure you have all necessary parts and
equipment. Follow each step to make the job as
quick and safe as possible and produce aproperly
working machine.
The 4000-3S drill is shipped via flat bed truck. It is
the dealer’s responsibility to unload the new machine. Unload all equipment before beginning
assembly. Do not attempt any assembly work
while the 4000-3S drill is on the truck.
Tools Required
• Fork lift, overhead hoist, or loader
• General hand tools
Pre-Assembly Checklist
1. Before assembling, read and understand “Important Safety Information,” beginning on
page 1.
2. Have at least two people on hand while assembling.
3. Make sure assembly area is level and free of
obstructions (preferably an open concrete area).
4. Have all major components.
5. Have all fasteners and pins shipped with the
drill.
IMPORTANT: If a pre-assembled part or fastener is temporarily removed, remember
where it goes. Keep the parts separated.
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6. Have a copy of the parts manual on hand. If
unsure of proper placement or use of any part
or fastener, refer to the parts manual.
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Installing Middle Box on Frame
1. With forklift chains secured around lifting bar
on back of center section box, lift center section box up to folded drill.
2. Bolt center section to drill tongue as shown
using 7/8-inch bolts, flat washers, lock washers and nuts.
3. Connect truss tubes to center section as
shown using clevis pins. Secure clevis pins
with cotter pins provided. Take looseness out
of truss by adjusting turnbuckle, but do not
overtighten.
Assembly
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Installing Press Wheels
1. Remove 1/2 x 3-3/4 inch flange bolt (1) and
flange lock nut (2) from each opener body.
2. Leave pivot bushing (3) in place and bolt
press wheel arm (4) to opener with 1/2 x
3-3/4 inch flange bolt (1) and lock nut (2). Repeat for all openers.
3. Remove 5/8 inch bolt (5) from each press
wheel arm (4) and use bolts to assemble
press wheels (6) to press wheel arms.
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Installing Walkboards
Bolts for walkboards are shipped ina bag in one of
the drill boxes.
Bolt walkboards (1) to box support channels.
Use the 1/2 x 1-1/4 inch bolts (2), lock washers
nand hex nuts on inside of wings and on center
section.
Use the 1/2 x 1-3/4 inch bolts (3), lock washers
and hex nuts to bolt the walkboard and step (4) on
outside ends of wings.
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NOTE: The steps (4) are not interchangeable.
Bolt steps so that steps jog away from the end
panel and extend back.
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