Great Plains 3S-4000HDF Operator Manual
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Model 3S-4000HD and 3S-4000HDF
3-Section 40-Foot Heavy Duty Drills
Operator Manual
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information......................................1
Safety Decals.................................................................7
Introduction ................................................................14
Document Family .........................................................14
Description of Unit........................................................14
Intended Usage........................................................14
Models Covered .......................................................14
Definitions.................................................................15
Preparation and Setup...............................................17
Hitching ........................................................................17
Electrical Connections..................................................19
Hydraulic Hose Hookup................................................20
Check Drill Level ..........................................................21
Setting the Bypass Valve .............................................22
Scraper Installation.......................................................23
Marker Setup................................................................24
Operating Instructions...............................................25
General Description......................................................25
Pre-Start Checklist .......................................................25
Raising and Lowering Openers....................................26
Opener Lock Up...........................................................26
Lock Up Openers..................................................26
Unlock Openers....................................................26
Folding..........................................................................27
Raising Drill (Transport Lift)..........................................28
Transport Lift ............................................................28
Transport......................................................................30
Tractor Requirements...............................................30
Marker Transportation..............................................30
Transport Checklist...................................................31
Lowering Drill (Transport Lift).......................................31
Transport Lower .......................................................32
Unfolding......................................................................33
Folding and Unfolding Quick Reference...................33
To Fold Drill for Transport.....................................33
To Unfold Drill for Field.........................................33
Opener Operation.........................................................34
Active Hydraulic Systems.........................................35
Priority Flow Hydraulic Systems...............................36
Non-Active Hydraulic Systems.................................36
Loading Seed...............................................................38
Main Seed Box Loading ...........................................38
Small Seeds Box Loading ........................................38
Initial Seeding Depth ................................................39
Fertilizer Box Operation...............................................39
Seeding and applying fertilizer.................................39
Divided Capacities ...............................................40
Divider Removal...................................................40
Seeding with Both Compartments............................42
Marker Operation.........................................................43
Single Marker Operations ........................................ 43
Dual Marker Operations...........................................43
Lift Selector Valve Operation.......................................44
Point Row Operation....................................................44
Shaft Monitor Operation...............................................45
Acremeter Installation (S/N YY1736+).........................45
Acremeter Operation (S/N YY1736+) .......................... 46
Normal Operating Sequence....................................46
Dormant Display................................................... 46
Digital Acremeter Operation (S/N YY1735-)................47
Field Operations...........................................................52
Final Field Checklist.................................................52
Parking.........................................................................53
Parking with Drill Folded .......................................... 54
Storage ........................................................................54
Adjustments ...............................................................55
Seed and Fertilizer Rate ......................................55
Planting Depth...................................................... 55
Frame Level.................................................................56
Frame Weight ..............................................................57
Opener Frame Down-Force......................................... 58
Setting Hydraulic Down-Pressure............................59
Opener-Subframe Adjustment.....................................60
00HD Row Unit Adjustments .......................................61
Opener Height..........................................................62
Row Unit Down Pressure (Spring)...........................62
Disk Blade Adjustments...........................................63
Adjusting Disk Contact......................................... 63
Disk Scraper Adjustments........................................63
Seed Firmer Adjustments.........................................64
Keeton® Seed Firmer Adjustment........................64
Seed-Lok® Seed Firmer Lock-Up.........................64
Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) ....................... 65
Marker Adjustments.....................................................66
Marker Extension.....................................................66
Marker Disk Adjustment...........................................67
Mark Width........................................................... 67
Direction of Cut ....................................................67
Marker Chain Adjustment.........................................67
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Marker Speed ..........................................................68
Single Marker/Needle Valve Speed.....................68
Dual-Marker/Sequence Valve Speed...................68
Troubleshooting......................................................... 69
Maintenance and Lubrication................................... 73
In-Line Filters...............................................................74
Bleeding Hydraulics.....................................................75
Bleeding Opener Lift Hydraulics .............................. 76
Bleeding Fold Hydraulics ......................................... 77
Bleeding Transport Lift Hydraulics........................... 78
Bleeding Marker Hydraulics..................................... 79
Leveling the 3S-4000HD/HDF Drill..............................80
Center Box Frame Leveling ..................................... 80
Opener Frames........................................................80
Wing Box Alignment................................................. 81
Align Transfer Drive Shaft........................................82
Truss Tube Tension................................................. 84
Tool Bar Height........................................................ 84
Opener-Frame Clearance........................................ 85
Drive System................................................................85
Marker Maintenance....................................................86
Marker Transport Carrier..........................................86
Marker Shear Bolt.................................................... 86
Marker Disk..............................................................87
Materials Clean-Out......................................................87
Main Box Seed Meter Clean-Out..............................87
Fertilizer Box Clean-Out ...........................................88
Small Seeds Box Clean-Out.....................................88
Seed Flap Replacement...............................................89
Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance .....................90
Options........................................................................98
Appendix ...................................................................103
Specifications and Capacities.....................................103
Tire Inflation Chart......................................................103
Torque Values Chart ..................................................104
Hydraulic Diagrams....................................................105
Transport Lift...........................................................105
Fold.........................................................................105
Dual Markers ..........................................................106
Single Marker..........................................................106
Two Outlet Conversion...........................................107
Opener Lift: Standard Closed-Center.....................108
Opener Lift: Optional Open-Center.........................109
Point-Row...............................................................110
Warranty.....................................................................111
Index ..........................................................................113
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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, and the color Safety Red, indicate an
imminent hazard 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, and the color Safety Orange, indicate a
potential hazard 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, and the color Safety Yellow, indicate a
potential hazard which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
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. Know the reporting
requirement for spills or releases of the chemicals you are
using. Have contact numbers available.h
Be Familiar with Safety Decals
▲ Read and understand “Safety Decals” starting on page 7,
thoroughly.
▲ Read all instructions noted on the decals.
▲ Keep decals clean. Replace damaged, faded and illegible
decals.
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Use Safety Chains
▲ Use safety chains to help control drawn machinery should it
separate from tractor drawbar or trailing nurse tank hitch.
▲ Use chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than
the gross weight of towed machinery.
▲ Attach implement chain to tractor drawbar support or
specified anchor location. Attach nurse tank chain(s) to
anchors providedon implement. Allow only enough slack in
chain for turns.
▲ Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken,
stretched or damaged.
▲ Do not use safety chain for towing.
Wear Protective Equipment (PPE)
▲ Wearclothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose-fitting clothing.
▲ Waterproof, wide-brimmed hat.
▲ Face shield, goggles or full face respirator.
▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing
impairment or loss. Wear suitable hearing protection such
as earmuffs or earplugs.
▲ Avoid wearing entertainment headphones while operating
machinery. Operating equipment safely requires the full
attention of the operator.
▲ Goggles with side shields or a full face respirator is
required if handling or applying dusts, wettable powders, or
granules.
▲ Cartridge-type respirator approved for pesticide vapors
unless label specifies another type of respirator.
▲ Waterproof, unlined gloves. Neoprene is recommended.
▲ Cloth coveralls/outer clothing changed daily; waterproof
items if there is a chance of becoming wet with spray.
▲ Waterproof apron.
▲ Waterproof boots or foot coverings.
▲ Do not wear contaminated clothing. Wash protective
clothing and equipment with soap and water after each use.
Personal clothing must be laundered separately from
household articles.
▲ Clothing contaminated with certain pesticides must be
destroyed according to state and local regulations. Read
chemical label for specific instructions.
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Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin,
causing serious injury. This drill requires a
Power-Beyond port, which is always under pressure
when the tractor is running.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving pressurebefore disconnecting
hydraulic lines.
▲ Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
▲ Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when
working with hydraulic systems.
▲ If an accident occurs, seek immediate medical attention
from a physician familiar with this type of injury.
Keep Riders Off Machinery
Riders obstruct the operator’s view. Riders could be
struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate equipment.
▲ Keep all bystanders away from machine during 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.
Tires Not a Step
Do not use gauge wheel or lift-assist tires as steps. A tire
could spin underfoot, resulting in a fall onto the
implement or ground, possibly causing serious injury.
▲ The gauge wheel tires can be in poor ground contact at any
time, even with the drill lowered in the field. They can
appear to be in ground contact, and spin easily, in multiple
conditions.
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Remain Clear of Overhead Lines
▲ If the drill contacts a power line, lethal voltage may be
present on all metal parts. At higher voltage, the drill does
not need to be in line contact for the hazard to exist.
Maintain at least 10 foot (3 m) clearance.
▲ Electrocution can occur without direct contact between the
energized drill and a person near the drill.
▲ Watch for sagging, damaged or low electrical lines.
Overhead lines at farm structures are a particular hazard.
▲ Watch for all electrical lines during folding and unfolding
operations. Use a spotter during folding and unfolding.
Know the location and height of all lines during transport
and in fields.
▲ If an electrical hazard is observed while on the groundnear
the drill, hop at least 30 m (100 feet) away with both feet
together and summon professional help. At higher voltage,
lethal voltage gradients can also be present at the soil
surface.
▲ Consult your tractor manual for advice on how to respond
to an electrical hazard event while in the cab.
Transport Machinery Safely
Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph (32
kph), 13 mph (22 kph) in turns. Some rough terrains
require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
▲ Carry reflectors or flags to mark drill in case of breakdown
on the road.
▲ Verify that the implement is properly folded (page 27).
▲ Keep clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions
when transporting. Refer to transport dimensions under
“Specifications and Capacities” on page 103.
▲ 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.
▲ Reduce speed on rough roads.
▲ Comply with national, regional and local laws.
▲ Do not fold or unfold the drill while the tractor is moving.
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Handle Chemicals Properly
Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use
can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and
property.
▲ Read and follow chemical supplier instructions.
▲ Wear protective clothing.
▲ Handle all chemicals with care.
▲ Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improperuse can
seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and property.
▲ Inhaling smoke from any type of chemical fire is a serious
health hazard.
▲ Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by the
chemical manufacturer.
▲ If chemical is swallowed, carefully follow the chemical
manufacturer’s recommendations and consult with a doctor.
▲ If persons are exposed to a chemical in a way that could
affect their health, consult a doctor immediately with the
chemical label or container in hand. Any delay could cause
serious illness or death.
▲ Dispose of empty chemical containers properly. By law
rinsing of the used chemical container must be repeated
threetimes. Puncture the container to prevent futureuse. An
alternative is to jet-rinse or pressure rinse the container.
▲ Wash hands and face before eating after working with
chemicals. Shower as soon as application is completed for
the day.
▲ Apply only with acceptable wind conditions. Wind speed
must be below 5 mph. Make sure wind drift of chemicals
will not affect any surrounding land, people or animals.
▲ Never wash out a hopper within 100 feet of any freshwater
source or in a car wash.
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Park on level ground.
▲ Unhitch and store the drill in an area where children
normally do not play.
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.
▲ Work in a clean, dry area.
▲ Lower the drill, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and
remove key before performing maintenance. If work must
be performed with implement raised, use blocks or
jackstands rated for the drill weight.
▲ Make sure all moving parts have stopped and all system
pressure is relieved.
▲ Allow drill to cool completely.
▲ Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before servicing or
adjusting electrical systems.
▲ Welding: Disconnect battery ground. Avoid fumes from
heated paint.
▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in good condition
and installed properly.
▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused parts from drill before
operation.
Safety At All Times
Thoroughly read and understand the instructions in this
manual before operation. Read all instructions noted on
the safety decals.
▲ Be familiar with all drill functions.
▲ Operate machinery from the driver’s seat only.
▲ Do not leave drill unattended with tractor engine running.
▲ Do not stand between the moving tractor and drill during
hitching.
▲ Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power-driven
parts.
▲ Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with
moving parts.
▲ Make sure all persons are clear of working area.
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Safety Decals
Safety Reflectors and Decals
Your drill comes equipped with all lights, safety reflectors
and decals in place. They were designed to help you
safely operate your drill.
▲ Read and follow decal directions.
▲ Keep lights in operating condition.
▲ Keep all safety decals clean and legible.
▲ Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals
from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for
proper decal placement.
▲ When ordering new parts or components, also request
corresponding safety decals.
To install new decals:
1. Clean the area on which the decal is to be placed.
2. Peel backing from decal. Press firmly on surface,
being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal.
818-003C
Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector
Center of rear center section;
1 total
838-266C
Red Reflectors
On rear walkboard face, outside corners, center section;
2 total
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838-265C
Amber Reflectors
Outboard end of all walkboards,
rear facing surface of wing walkboard corners;
10 total
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838-267C
Daytime Reflectors
On rear face of center walkboard, inboard of red
reflectors; 2 total
Danger Decals
818-557C
Danger: Cannot Read English
On the tongue, close to hitch;
1 total
This decal advises Spanish speakers who do not speak
English to seek translation assistance.
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838-467C
Danger: Possible Chemical Hazard
Inside lid of optional Small Seeds box left hand side,
one each box;
2 total
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Warning Decals
838-102C
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Watch your step when climbing ladder or
walking on walkboard.
838-102C
Warning: Falling Hazard
On outside walkboard end above step or
forward of ladder top;
2 total
818-019C
WARNING
NEGATIVE T ONGUE WEIGHT
HAZARD
Negative tongue weight can cause immediate
elevation of tongue when unhitching implement
To prevent serious injury or death:
Always be certain implement is hitched securely
to tractor drawbar before raising.
Lower implement BEFORE unhitching.
Warning: Negative Tongue Weight
On tongue at hitch;
1 total
818-019C Rev. D
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818-045C
Warning: Pinch/Crush Hazard
On tongue near transport hooks;
1 total
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818-337C
Warning: Excessive Speed Hazard
On tongue near hitch;
1 total
818-339C
Warning: High Pressure Fluid
On tongue near hitch;
1 total
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818-579C
Warning: Marker Pinch Point
On front and back of first marker section,
two each marker installed;
2 or 4 total
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818-580C
Warning: Overhead Marker
On front and back of first marker section,
two each marker installed;
2 or 4 total
818-660C
WARNING
Warning: Transport Locks
On tongue near transport hooks,
on back of wing tool bar (outside when folded);
3 total
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Caution Decals
818-078C
CAUTION
Caution: General
On tongue near hitch;
1 total
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818-398C
Caution: Tires Not A Step
On each axle leg (transport wheels);
6 total
838-092C
Caution: 60 PSI Tire Pressure
On rim of each gauge wheel;
4 total
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838-426C
Caution: 60 PSI Tire Pressure
On rim of each transport wheel;
4 total
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Introduction
Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new
product owners.Your Three-Section Folding HD Drill has
been designed with care and built by skilled workers
using quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance, and
safe operating practices will help you get years of
satisfactory use from the machine.
Document Family
195-067M Operator manual (this document)
195-067P Parts manual
195-325B Seed & Fertilizer Rate manual
195-067Q Dealer Pre-Delivery manual
Description of Unit
The 3S-4000HD and 3S-4000HDF is a towed seeding
implement. This three section drillhas a working width of
40 feet (12.2 m). 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
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-4000HD/HDF 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-4000HD-4810 48-Row 10-Inch spacing
3S-4000HD-6375 63-Row 7.5-Inch spacing
3S-4000HD-7806 78-Row 6-Inch spacing
3S4000HDF-4810 48-Row 10-in. with Fertilizer
3S4000HDF-6375 63-Row 7.5-in. with Fertilizer
3S4000HDF-7806 78-Row 6-in. with Fertilizer
Figure 1
3S-4000HD/HDF Drill
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Using This Manual
This manual familiarizes you with safety, assembly,
operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and
maintenance. Read this manual and follow the
recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient
operation.
The information in this manual is current at printing.
Some parts may change to assure top performance.
R
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.
L
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Paragraphs in Notice format present a crucial point of
information related to the curr ent topic.
Figure 2
Left/Right Notation
Read and follow the directions to:
- remain safe,
- avoid serious damage to equipment and
- ensure desir ed field results.
Note: Paragraphs in Note format provide useful
information related to the current topic.
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Owner Assistance
If you need customer service or repair parts, contact a
Great Plains dealer. They have trained personnel, repair
parts and equipment specially designed for Great Plains
products.
Refer to Figure 3
Your machine’s parts were specially designed and
should only be replaced with Great Plains parts. Always
use the serial and model number when ordering parts
from your Great Plains dealer.The serial-number plate is
located on the left side of the drill frame below the front
of the seed box.
Record your drill model and serial number here for quick
reference:
Model Number:__________________________
Serial Number: __________________________
Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisfied with
your new machine. If you do not understand any part of
this manual or are not satisfied with the service received,
please take the following actions.
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service
manager.Make sure they are aware of any problems
so they can assist you.
2. If you are still unsatisfied, seek out the owner or
general manager of the dealership.
For further assistance write to:
Figure 3
Serial Number Plate
34933
Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department
785-823-3276
Product Support
PO Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
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Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor and drill for
use. Before using the drill in the field, you must hitch the
drill to a suitable tractor and also setup the drill.
Pre-Setup Checklist
1. Read and understand “Important Safety
Information” starting on page 1.
2. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
3. Check that all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated. See “Lubrication and Scheduled
Maintenance” on page 90.
4. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged.
See “Safety Decals” on page 7.
5. Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten
wheel bolts as specified. “Appendix” on page 103.
Hitching
Crushing Hazard:
Do not stand or place any part of your body between machines
being hitched. You may be severely injured or killed by being
crushed between the tractor and drill. Stop tractor engine and
set park brake before installing hitch pins.
Negative Tongue Weight Hazard:
Always use a clevis hitch or clevis draw bar with a
locking-style hitch pin. This drill can have positive and
negative tongue weight, which can work the hitch pin loose
during transport.
Choose a drill-hitch option (page 98) that is compatible
with your tractor draw bar.
The 3S-4000HD/HDF has three hitch options:
• a clevis hitch,
• a small-hole, single-strap hitch or;
• a large-hole, single-strap hitch.
Use the clevis hitch with tractors that have single-tang
draw bars. Use the single-strap hitch for tractors with
clevis draw bars. Always use a locking-style hitch pin
sized to match the holes in the hitch and draw bar.
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Refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5
1. Adjust the drill hitch to match your tractor-draw bar
height. Mount tongue jack on side of tongue. Use
jack to raise drill tongue so lowest hitch hole is
18 inches (45.7 cm) above ground level with drill
lowered to FIELD position.
Refer to Figure 5
2. Bolt drill hitch onto drill tongue to match your
tractor-draw bar height. You can turn the hitch over
for a total of six different hitch heights. Always have
two (2) bolts in two holes of both tongue and hitch.
Note: When hitching drill to a different tractor,check for a
difference in draw bar heights. If heights are
different, readjust hitch height accordingly.
3. Securely attach safety chain to an anchor on a
Figure 4
Jack in Lifting Location
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tractor capable of pulling the drill.
32.0in
81.3cm
29.0in
73.7cm
26.0in
66.0cm
21.5in
54.6cm
Heights for Various Hitch Positions - Correct Tongue Height
Refer to Figure 6
Use crank to raise jack foot. Remove pin and jack. Store
jack on top of tongue.
Figure 5
18.5in
47.0cm
15.5in
39.4cm
18.0in
45.7cm
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Electrical Connections
Refer to Figure 7
Plug drill electrical lead into tractor seven-pin connector.
If your tractor is not equipped with a seven-pinconnector,
contact your dealer for installation.
Refer to Figure 8 (connector styles and pin count vary with
monitor vintage - current Loup style shown)
If the drill is equipped with the optional shaft monitor,
mate the connector for the cab display.
See “Shaft Monitor” on page 101 for ordering
information.
Refer to Figure 9
If the drill is equipped with the point row option, mate the
connector for the cab control.
See “Point Row Clutch” on page 99 for ordering
information.
Figure 7
Lighting Connector
Figure 8
Shaft Monitor Connector
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Figure 9
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Hydraulic Hose Hookup
High Pressure Fluid Hazard:
Only trained personnel should work on system hydraulics!
Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Use a
piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for
leaks. Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient
pressure to penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems. If an accident occurs, seek immediate
medical attention from a physician familiar with this type of
injury.
Color Coded Hose Handles
Refer to Figure 11
Great Plains hydraulic hoses now have color coded
handle grips to help you hookup hoses to your tractor
outlets. Hoses that go to the same remote valve are
marked with the same color.
Color Hydraulic Function
Red Opener Lift Cylinders
Blue Transport Lift Cylinders
Gray Fold Cylinders
Green Marker Cylinders
To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit, refer
to the symbol molded into the handle grip. Hoses with an
extended-cylinder symbol feed cylinder base ends.
Hoses with a retracted-cylinder symbol feed cylinder rod
ends.
1. Connect opener-lift hoses to circuit designated for
hydraulic-motor control.
2. Connect transport-lift hoses to tractor remote valve.
3. Connect fold hoses to tractor remote valve.
4. Connect marker hoses to tractor remote valve.
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Figure 10
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Color Coded Hose Grips
To run drill on tractors with open-center hydraulics or on
tractors with fixed-displacement hydraulic pumps, you must
install a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. If you are
not familiar with your tractor hydraulics, consult your tractor
dealer.
Note: If your tractor has only two remote valves, you
must install a double-selector valveto combine the
transport-lift and opener-lift circuits. See “Two
Outlet Hydraulic Kit” on page 98.
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Older Color Hose Ties
Refer to Figure 11
On older drillsm to distinguish hoses on the same
hydraulic circuit, refer to plastic hose label. The hose
under an extended-cylindersymbol feedsa cylinder base
end. The hose under a retracted-cylinder symbol feeds a
cylinder rod end.
Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you
hookup hoses to your tractor outlets.Hoses that go to the
same remote valve are marked with the same color.
Color Hydraulic Function
Red Opener Lift Cylinders
Blue Transport Lift Cylinders
White Fold Cylinders
Orange Marker Cylinders
1. Connect opener-lift hoses to circuit designated for
hydraulic-motor control.
2. Connect transport-lift hoses to tractor remote valve.
3. Connect fold hoses to tractor remote valve.
4. Connect marker hoses to tractor remote valve.
Note: Ifyourtractorhas only two remotevalves,you must
install a double-selector valve to combine the
transport-lift and opener-lift circuits. See “Two
Outlet Hydraulic Kit” on page 98.
Check Drill Level
These items are set and verified at the factory or by your
dealer, but need to be checked prior to first use.
•“Center Box Frame Leveling” on page 80
•“Opener Frames” on page 80
•“Wing Box Alignment” on page 81
•“Align Transfer Drive Shaft” on page 82
•“Truss Tube Tension” on page 84
•“Tool Bar Height” on page 84
•“Opener-Frame Clearance” on page 85
Figure 11
Plastic Hose Label
Equipment Damage Risk:
To run drill on tractors with open-center hydraulics or on
tractors with fixed-displacement hydraulic pumps, you must
install a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. If you are
not familiar with your tractor hydraulics, consult your tractor
dealer.
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Setting the Bypass Valve
Refer to Figure 12
A bypass valve is plumbed into the opener down
pressure circuit. Tractors with load-sensing,
closed-center hydraulics require this bypass valve to
protect the tractor hydraulic system.
If you are unsure what type of hydraulic system is on
your tractor, contact your tractor manufacturer.
Turn the locking disc counter-clockwise to enable
adjustment.
Turn the adjustment knob counter-clockwise to
increase flow.
Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to decrease flow.
Turning it fully clockwise stops all bypass flow.
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2
3
3
Tractors with Open Center Hydraulics
Release locking disc. Close bypass valve for no oil flow
by turning knob on valve clockwise completely. Tighten
locking disc. Always operate the drill with the bypass
valve locked closed.
Tractors with Pressure Compensating Closed Center Hydraulics (PC Closed)
Release locking disc. Close bypass valve for no oil flow
by turning knob clockwise completely. Tighten locking
disc. Always operate the drill with the bypass valve
locked closed.
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Figure 12
Bypass Valve
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2
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Equipment Damage Risk:
Failure to use the bypass valve on load-sensing tractors may
cause major tractor damage.
1. Release locking disc. Initially close bypass valve for
no oil flow by turning knob on valve clockwise
completely.
2. With tractor at half throttle, adjust flow-control valve
on tractor so openers raise and lower at a
reasonable speed. Keep tractor at one-half throttle
for remaining steps.
Note: The faster openers raise and lower, the greater
potential for oil heating, premature wear or tractor
damage.
3. Engage tractor hydraulics and lower openers. Lock
hydraulic lever on tractor for continuous operation.
See “Raising and Lowering Openers” on page 26.
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Refer to Figure 12 on page 22 and Figure 13 at right
4. Release locking discs on down-pressure valves.
Adjust knobs on pressure-control valves for
opener down pressure so gauges are at 2100 psi.
5. While watching gauges on drill, slowly turn knob on
bypass valve counterclockwise. Adjust bypass valve
just until needles on gauges begin to move down
from 2100 psi. Lock bypass valve at this setting.
(See also note below.)
6. Re-adjust pressure-control valves on drill to desired
opener down pressure as explained under
See “Opener Frame Down-Force” on page 58.
Note: The higher the bypass pressure, the greater the
potential for oil heating and premature tractor
damage. At the same time, for proper opener
operation the bypass valve must be set at least
300 psi above the opener down-pressure setting
when the tractor is at one-half throttle. Therefore,
youshould set the bypass valve as low as possible
while staying at least 300 psi above the opener
down pressure setting.
While 2100 psi is a good starting point for setting the
bypass valve, if you consistently operate the drillwith low
opener down pressure you can set the bypass valve
below 2100 psi. If you consistently operate the drill with
very high opener down pressure, you may need a
bypass-valve setting above 2100 psi.
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5
4
4
5
6
Figure 13
Down Pressure for Bypass
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Scraper Installation
Optional disk scrapers are not factory installed. Toinstall
them in the field:
1. Remove one or both disk blades to gain safe access
to the mount. Note the position of bushings and
spacers for correct re-assembly (page 63).
Refer to Figure 14
2. Position the inside scraper mount to the rear of
the seed firmer mount on the opener weldment.
Secure it with two HHCS3⁄8-16×1in hex head bolts,
lock washers and nuts. Insert the bolts from the front.
3. Position the scraper blade below and behind the
inside scraper mount , with the notch on top to
machine right.
Secure it loosely with one RHSNB3⁄8-16×1 round
head square neck bolt, flat washer, lock washer and
nut.
4. Re-mount the removed disk blade.
5. Adjust the scraper blade per “Disk Scraper
Adjustments” on page 63.
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3
1
1
2
1
Figure 14
Scraper Installation
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Marker Setup
Refer to Figure 15
Markers are field-installed, but usually do not have their
extension length precisely set. The drill must be
leveled per “Leveling the 3S-4000HD/HDF Drill” on
page 80, and marker(s) must be in correct working order
per “Marker Maintenance” on page 86.
Row unit centerline stations on 3S-4000HD/HDF drills
are symmetrical about machine center, so left and right
extensions are normally identical, for both opposing and
concentric passes.
Set the initial length of the marker(s) as follows:
1. Lower drill and openers to field position (“Raising
and Lowering Openers” on page 26).
2. Extend a marker on one side. Pull forward several
feet to leave a mark.
3. Sighting parallel to the main tool bar, measure from
the centerline of the outside row unit to the mark.
4. Adjust the marker extension so that the mark is
one half the span plus one row unit spacing .
“Marker Adjustments” on page 66 for setting
marker extension.
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R
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E
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Figure 15
Marker Extension
Models
3S-4000HD-4810
3S4000HDF-4810
3S-4000HD-6375
3S4000HDF-6375
3S-4000HD-7806
3S4000HDF-7806
Spacing Extension
10 inch
7.5 inch
6 inch
R E
245.0in
(622.3cm)
242.0in
(614.7cm)
240.5in
(610.9cm)
5. Pull forward several feet, and re-measure to verify
any adjustment. Validatethe mark by making a pass
to one or both sides.
6. Fold marker. Extend other side and adjust.
Note: If field conditions require inverting the marker disk
(page 67), the mark moves, and the extension
needs to be re-measured and reset. Marking also
changes slightly if the opener frame trunnion
position is changed (page 60).
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Operating Instructions
This section covers general operating procedures. It
assumes that setup items have been completed for both
drill and tractor.
Experience, machine familiarity and the following
information will lead to efficient operation and good
working habits. Always operate farm machinery with
safety in mind.
General Description
On the standard 3S-4000HD/HDF, field operations are
controlled by tractor cab hydraulic levers. When openers
are lowered, mechanical clutches engage, and the
gauge wheels drive the seed meter shafts. Markers, if
installed, are on a separate circuit.
If the Point Row Option is installed, openers are
controlled by section, and are raised and lowered by
solenoid valves operated by the point row controller.
Seed meters operate at a rate proportional to ground
speed, as set by Drive Type and Seed Rate Handles,
based on the Seed Rate charts, and calibration.
Seeding depth and furrow coverageare controlled by drill
down pressure and row unit setup.
Pre-Start Checklist
❑ Lubricate the drill as indicated under Lubrication,
“Maintenance and Lubrication” on page 73.
❑ Check the tires for proper inflation according to “Tire
Inflation Chart” on page 103.
❑ Check for worn or damaged parts and repair or
replace before going to the field.
❑ Check all nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten bolts as
specified on “Torque Values Chart” on page 104
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Raising and Lowering Openers
Negative Tongue Weight Hazard:
Raising openers on unfolded, unhitched drill will cause drill
tongue to rise suddenly, which could cause serious injury or
death. Be certain that drill is hitched securely to your tractor
draw bar and the safety chain is securely attached to tractor
before raising openers and unfolding drill.
Opener sub-frames are on a dedicated hydraulic circuit.
Openers raise and lower independently of the drill frame
(which is raised and lowered by the transport lift circuit).
When lowered, the opener circuit can use live hydraulic
power to regulate down pressure. To operate with live
hydraulic power, connect the opener lift circuit to the #1
remote hydraulic circuit or the circuit designed for
HYDRAULIC MOTOR control. On many CLOSED
CENTER or PRESSURE/FLOW COMPENSATED
tractors the #1 circuit is the circuit designed to supply live
hydraulic power to remote locations.
On the standard 3S-4000HD/HDF drill, the openers raise
and lower as a group,from a tractor cab lever. If the Point
Row Option is installed, each section can raise and lower
independently, using switches on the point row control
module in the tractor cab.
If the Two Outlet conversion kit is installed, a selector
valve near the hitch must be operated to switch between
Opener Lift and Transport Lift. During field operations,
this valve is in the Opener Lift position.
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Figure 16
Opener Lock-Up
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Opener Lock Up
The openers must be locked up for transporting or for
working under the drill.
Refer to Figure 16
Each opener lift assembly has wire rod lock handle ,
and a cylinder lock status indicator on the lock hook.
Note: Opener transport lock handles can be moved
with openers up or down, but transport locks only
engage after openers are raised completely and
disengage after openers are lowered completely.
Therearetwolock handles on each drill section, six
handles total.
Lock Up Openers
1. Position opener transport handles in ROAD position.
2. Raise openers completely.
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1
Figure 17
Opener Unlock
Unlock Openers
Refer to Figure 16
1. Position opener transport lock handles in FIELD
position.
2. Raise openers completely.
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