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

Manufacturing, Inc.

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Read the Operator manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!

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Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit, or may show 30-Foot, 50-Foot or non-HD models where the topic function is identical.

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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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

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been takeninthepreparationofthismanual,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 improveits 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, Verti-Till, Whirlﬁlter, Yield-Pro.

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

Printed in the United States of America

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Marker 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.

Deﬁnitions

The following terms are used throughout this manual. Right-hand and left-hand as used in this manual are

determined by facing the direction the machine will travel while in use unless otherwise stated.

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Paragraphs in 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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Figure 6

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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.

FigureSpacer

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:

817-348c

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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.

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.

Figure 12

Bypass Valve

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Tractors with Load Sensing Closed Center Hydraulics (LS Closed) or Pressure Flow Compensating (PFC) Systems

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.

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.

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.

H S R

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.

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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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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Folding

Crushing Hazard:

Keep all persons well away during folding operation. Bystanders could be crushed between the folding drill boxes and the drill tongue.

1. Park tractor and drill on level ground with tractor transmission in Park. Be aware of clearance needed to fold drill.

2. Fold up markers if installed. See “Marker Operation” on page 43. Return selector valve handle to Fold position.

Refer to Figure 18

3. Opener subframe must be raised for folding. Position all six opener lock handles in ROAD position and completely raise openers. See “Raising and Lowering Openers” on page 26.

Note: The opener transport lock handles are spring

loaded and can be moved to ROAD position with openers up or down, but locks only engage when openersarecompletelyraised.Thereare twolocks on each drill section.

4. Make sure transport lift cylinders and front box lift cylinder are completely retracted (drill is lowered, although openers are raised).

5. Slowly supply oil to rod (retract) end of fold circuit. Completely fold wing frames until both wing gauge wheels contact tongue tube.

Fold (for transport) is not complete until Transport Lift is completed. In particular, the transport hooks only engage, lift and secure the wings as part of TransportLift (the next topic).

6. Allow transport lift cylinders to settle back against lock channels.

7. Before transporting, check that hydraulic cylinders are holding lock channels securely.

Figure 18 - Fold

Opener Lock Up

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Raising Drill (Transport Lift)

Transport Lift is on a dedicated hydraulic circuit. The center main frame raises and lowers independently of the opener sub-frames (which are raised and lowered by the Opener Lift circuit).

The Transport Lift circuit also includes a cylinder for the Transport Hooks, which lifts and restrains the outer/forward ends of the wing sections when folded.

Transport Lift is normally used only when the drill is folded. Opener Lift, and not Transport Lift, is used for headland turns in ﬁeld operations.

Note: If the drill is unfolded, gauge wheels do not lift off

theground during Transport Lift. The wingsections pivot,and the gauge wheels remain on the ground. As they do not caster, they can drag sidewaysif Transport Lift is used before Fold.

Transport Lift

1. Fold the drill (unless this lift is for maintenance or adjustment). See “Folding” on page 27.

2. If the Two Outlet conversion kit is installed, a selector valve near the hitch must be operated to switch between Transport Lift and Opener Lift. See “Lift Selector Valve Operation” on page 44.

3. Supply oil to the base (extend) ends of the Transport Lift cylinders.

Refer to Figure 20

4. Leave the circuit extended until mainframe lift is complete, the transport hooks have engaged, the wing ends are lifted off the ground, and the front box lift cylinder is fully extended.

Figure 19

Locked-Up Transport Lift

Front Box Lift Ready for Lock

Figure 20

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Refer to Figure 21

5. Swing the locks up and onto the transport lift cylinders. They are temporarily held in place with polymer bumpers. They are ﬁrmly held in place when the cylinder is relaxed in step 7.

Figure 21

Transport Lift Cylinder Lock

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Refer to Figure 22

6. Rotate cylinder lock channels over rods on the two transport lift cylinders and the front box lift cylinder.

Note: Bumpers hold the transport lift cylinder lock

channels in place temporarily.The channels will remain in position when cylinders settle against channels.

7. Slowly reverse the Transport Lift circuit lever until all three lock channels are resting ﬁrmly on the rod ends of the transport lift and box lift cylinders. Set circuit lever to off.

The drill is now ready for the pre-transport checklist. See “Transport” on page 30.

Figure 22

Front Box Lift Cylinder Lock

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Transport

Loss of Control Hazard:

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

Do not exceed 20 mph. Do not tow a drill that, when fully loaded, weighs more than

1.5 times the weight of the towing vehicle.

In the following table, multiply the total drill weight by

0.67 (

Tractor Requirements

⁄3) to determine minimum tractor weight.

Drill Weight (Pounds / Kilograms)

Drill Model 3S-4000HD-7806 3S-4000HD-6375 3S-4000HD-4810

Standard “HD” Drill 21734 lbs / 9858 kg 20834 lbs / 9450 kg 19934 lbs / 9042 kg

For “HDF” Model, add... +1337 lbs / +607 kg +1308 lbs / +593 kg +1279 lbs / +580 kg

With Single Markers, add... +1016 lbs / +461 kg +1016 lbs / +461 kg +1016 lbs / +461 kg

With Dual Markers, add... +1997 lbs / +906 kg +1997 lbs / +906 kg +1997 lbs / +906 kg

For Full Seed Load, add... +8294 lbs / +3762 kg +8294 lbs / +3762 kg +8294 lbs / +3762 kg

Maximum Conﬁguration

(HDF, Dual Markers, Seed Loaded)

33363 lbs / 15133 kg 32433 lbs / 14712 kg 31504 lbs / 14290 kg

Marker Transportation

Refer to Figure 23

Always transport markers folded ﬂat. Make sure second marker section rests securely on transport carrier.

Figure 23

Marker in Transport Cradle

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Transport Checklist

Before transporting the drill, check the following items: ❑ Transport only with a tractor of proper size.

See “Speciﬁcations and Capacities” on page 103.

❑ Safety Chain in Place (page 17) - Attach safety chain

to an anchor on tractor.

❑ Drill Securely Hitched (page 17) - Always use a

locking-style pin sized to match holes in hitch and draw bar (minimum of 1 inch (2.4 cm) diameter).

❑ Openers Raised and Locked (page 26) - Lock

openers up into ROAD position.

❑ Tires (page 103) - Check that all tires are properly

inﬂated

❑ Bystanders - Check that no one is in the way before

moving. Do not allow anyone to ride on the drill.

❑ Warning Lights - Alwaysuse tractor and drill warning

lights in transport.

❑ Clearance (page 103) - Know the maximum

dimensions of the drill in transport position and follow a route that provides adequate clearance from all obstructions.

❑ Stopping Distance - Allow sufﬁcient stopping

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

❑ Road Rules -Comply with all national, regional and

local laws when transporting on public roads.

❑ Parking Stands Raised (page 53) - Rotate stands up

and pin.

❑ Walkboard Ladders Raised - (if equipped) ❑ 3S-4000HD/HDF Drill Raised and Locked (page 28)

- Make sure drill is folded properly. Secure cylinder lock channels on transport-cylinder rods and front box lift cylinders. Allow transport lift cylinders to settle against lock channels.

Lowering Drill (Transport Lift)

Lowering from Transport Lift must be completed prior to unfolding.

Transport Lift is on a dedicated hydraulic circuit. The center main frame raises and lowers independently of the opener sub-frames (which are raised and lowered by the Opener Lift circuit).

The Transport Lift circuit also includes a cylinder for the Transport Hooks, which lifts and restrains the outer/forward ends of the wing sections when folded.

Transport Lift is normally used only when the drill is folded. Opener Lift, and not Transport Lift, is used for headland turns in ﬁeld operations.

Locked-Up Transport Lift

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Transport Lower

1. Park tractor and drill on level ground with tractor transmission in Park. Be aware of clearance needed to unfold drill.

2. If the Two Outlet conversion kit is installed, conﬁrm that the selector valve, located near the hitch, is set for Transport Lift operations. See “Lift Selector Valve Operation” on page 44.

3. Slowly extended the Transport Lift circuit lever until all three Transport Lift circuit cylinders are fully extended(2 at transportwheels; 1 at transport hooks on tongue). Set circuit lever to off (not neutral).

Figure 25

Transport Lift Cylinder Lock

Refer to Figure 25

4. Rotate cylinder lock channels down and forward off transport lift cylinders.

Refer to Figure 26

5. Rotate cylinder lock channel up and forward off front box lift cylinder.

6. Slowly reverse the lift circuit leverand begin lowering the drill. Keep the circuit engaged until all three cylinders are completely retracted. Set circuit to off or neutral.

The drill is now ready for unfolding.

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Front Box Lift Cylinder Lock

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Unfolding

Drill must be lowered from transport lift prior to unfolding. See “Lowering Drill (Transport Lift)” on page 31.

1. Verify that the site has clearance needed to unfold drill.

2. If markers are installed, set Marker/Fold selector valve to Fold (page 43).

Refer to Figure 18

3. Verify that the opener sub-frames are still raised and locked up (handles in ROAD position).

4. Slowly supply oil to base end of fold circuit. Unfold wing frames by completely extending fold cylinders.

If ﬁeld operations are planned:

5. Position all six opener transport lock handles in FIELD position.

6. Completely raise openers to allow opener transport locks to disengage.

Note: The opener transport lock handles are spring

loaded and can be moved to ﬁeld position with openers up or down, but locks will only disengage when openers are completely raised. There are two lock handles on each drill section.

Figure 27 - Unfold

Opener Unlock

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Folding and Unfolding Quick Reference

To Fold Drill for Transport

• Fold markers (page 43).

• Raise openers (page 26).

• Fold drill (page 27).

• Raise drill (page 28).

To Unfold Drill for Field

• Lower drill (page 33).

• Unfold drill (page 33).

• Set openers for FIELD (page 26).

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Opener Operation

Crushing Hazard:

Keep all persons well away during drill operation. Youwill be seriously injured or killed if you are caught between raising openers and drill frame. Always stop tractor engine, set parking brake, and remove key before adjusting or servicing openers.

The openers are raised and lowered on their own hydraulic circuit. When used with an active hydraulic system, constant hydraulic down pressure is placed on openers for even soil penetration across the drill. To operate openers with live hydraulic power, always connect the opener-lifthoses to the circuit designated for hydraulic-motor control.

To achieve proper opener ﬂotation, the opener hydraulic circuit must be powered by an active hydraulic system. An active hydraulic system requires a tractor with closed-center hydraulics or pressure-ﬂow compensated hydraulics powered by a variable displacement hydraulic pump.

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. Contact your Great Plains dealer for ordering information.

If you are not familiar with your tractor’s hydraulics, consult your tractor dealer.

For more information on opener adjustments, see “Troubleshooting” on page 69.

High Pressure Fluid Hazard:

Relieve 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. Escaping ﬂuid under pressurecan penetrate the skin causing serious injury. If an accident occurs, seek immediate attention from a physician familiar with this type of injury.

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Active Hydraulic Systems

1. Lock hydraulic lever forward duringﬁeld operation for constant hydraulic ﬂow to openers.

John Deere tractors with Sound-Gard™ Body: Use lever lock clip,John Deere partnumber R52667, to lock lever forward. See your tractor dealer for clip purchase and installation.

John Deere 7000 Series tractors: Rotate valve detent selector to motor position to lock lever in forward position.

John Deere 8000 Series tractors: Set timer to continuous. Push lever forward until detent clicks.

Case-IH Magnum tractors: Lock lever forward in detent position. You may need to turn up detent pressure to its maximum setting. Do not tie hydraulic lever past detent position with a strap. See your tractor dealer for hydraulic-system details.

Other tractors: Lock lever forward in detent position. You may need to turn up detent pressure to maximum or use a mechanical detent holder to hold lever forward. See your tractor dealer for proper means of providing constant ﬂow to openers.

Refer to Figure 28

2. With tractor hydraulic lever locked forward and openers in ﬁeld position, release lock disk and set down pressure with adjustment knob . Watch

pressure gauge and dial in desired pressure on openers. There is one pressure-control valve for openers on center section and one for openers on wing sections of drill.

Note: Rotate knob clockwise to increase pressure and

counterclockwise to decrease pressure.

3. Once pressure is set, set knobs with lock disks .

4. In some applications, pressure on center section is set slightly higher than the wings to account for additional compaction from drill transport tires and tractor tires. The recommended pressure range for drilling is between 1200 psi and 1800 psi.

Equipment Damage Risk:

Tractors with load-sensing hydraulics must use the bypass valve to operate the 3S-4000HD/HDF. Failure to use the bypass valve can cause major tractor damage. Before adjusting opener down pressure, set bypass valve per “Setting the Bypass Valve” on page 22.

Figure 28 - Active

Pressure Control Valves

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Crop Population Risk:

Do not operate at pressures so high that the gauge wheels loose traction, or are off the ground, resulting in skips and poor seed metering.

5. For more information on adjusting hydraulic down pressure, see “Setting Hydraulic Down-Pressure”

Equipment Damage Risk:

During operation always raise openers before turning. Never back up or turn sharply with openers in the ground. Doing so will plug openers and may damage equipment.

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Priority Flow Hydraulic Systems

On some tractors with load-sensing hydraulics, the circuit #1 is capable of taking nearly 100 percent of available hydraulic ﬂow. Operating the openers or markers on circuit #1 will starve the other circuit, making one function inoperable.

To operate markers and constant opener down pressure at the same time, connect the openers to circuit #2 and the markers to circuit #3.

Non-Active Hydraulic Systems

To run drill with open-center hydraulics or ﬁxed-displacement hydraulic pumps requires a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. After installing the kit, refer to the following instructions for opener operation.

1. Lower opener frames by pushing forward on tractor hydraulic lever. Lock lever temporarily in this position while adjusting opener down pressure.

Refer to Figure 29

2. With tractor hydraulic lever locked forward, release lock disk and set down pressure with adjustment knob . Watch pressure gauge and dial in desired pressure on openers. There is one pressure-control valve for openers on center section and one for openers on wing sections of drill.

Note: Rotate knob clockwise to increase pressure and

counterclockwise to decrease pressure.

3. Once pressure is set, set knobs with lock disks .

4. After opener down pressure is set, return tractor hydraulic lever to neutral. This locks-in the selected pressure, and opener frames remain ﬁxed in this position.

Equipment Damage Risk:

Open-center tractors and tractors with ﬁxed-displacement

Figure 29 - Non-Active

Pressure Control Valves

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pumps are not designed to provide a continuous supply of pressurized oil to remote valves. Locking hydraulic lever forward on these tractors can cause overheating of hydraulic oil and tractor damage. After setting opener down pressure, always return hydraulic lever to neutral.

Note: On some tractors with very positive remote

hydraulicchecks,a slight increase in the reading on thepressure gauges mayoccuraftertractorremote leveris returned to neutral. This is caused by back pressure on opener cylinders and should be ignored. The net operating pressure on opener cylinders is maintained at the pressure you selected while tractor remote lever was held forward-not at the apparently increased pressure. Reactivating tractor lever forward will conﬁrm this.

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During operation:

• Each time openers are lowered, hold tractor remote hydraulic lever forward for a few seconds to recharge circuit, then return it to its neutral position. The tractor and drill should be on level ground when returning tractor lever to neutral.

• When approaching rough terrain where you need active hydraulics to maintain even opener penetration, push tractor hydraulic lever forward momentarily. As soon as you return to level ground, return lever to neutral. Do not activate tractor hydraulic lever for more than 20 seconds at a time, once every 2 minutes. Always wait until tractor and drill are on level ground before returning lever to neutral. You can bump tractor hydraulic lever forward any time on level ground to assure the preset pressure is correctly lockedin and to reset the system.

• Alwaysraise openers before turning. Never back up or turn sharply with openers in the ground. Doing so will plug openers and may damage equipment.

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Loading Seed

Seed may be loaded in the ﬁeld or prior to transport. Fully loaded with dense seed, the drill can weigh an additional 8294 lbs (3762 kg). Include this weight when checking tractor capability.

The drill must be hitched for seed loading. The mainframe may be raised or lowered. Lowered places the walkboards closer to the ground, reducing effort when manually loading bagged seed. If equipped with ladders, swing them down.

Main Seed Box Loading

1. Check that all meter doors are positioned for the seed size, and not set for clean-out. See Seed Rate Manual. If loading prior to transport, set them to position 1 (smallest seed).

2. Install or remove optional seed plugs as desired for the row spacing planned. See “Seed Tube Plug” on page 101.

3. If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not yet been done, set Seed Rate Handles to 0. At 0, and with the doors at 1, no seed can leak during transport.

4. On HDF (fertilizer-capable) drill models:

• Check that any offset box dividers are set to the

desired compartment ratio. See “Offset Box Divider” on page 99.

• Check that the divider ﬂap is set as desired (sepa-

rate compartments, or all-seed). See “Fertilizer Box Operation” on page 39.

• If seeding only from the forward (seed) compart-

ment, ﬂip the top spill ﬂap back to prevent seed from entering the fertilizer compartment. See “Fertilizer Box Operation” on page 39.

5. Take all necessary materials safety precautions if the seed is treated.

6. Load seed evenly into seed boxes.

7. To reduce wear, remove main shaft drive chains for small seed boxes.

Small Seeds Box Loading

1. If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not yet been done, set Seed Rate Handles to 0. At 0, no seed can leak during transport.

2. Take all necessary materials safety precautions if the seed is treated.

3. Load seed evenly into seed boxes.

4. To reduce wear, remove main shaft drive chains for main seed boxes.

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Initial Seeding Depth

Refer to Figure 30

1. Set opener seeding depth by adjusting press-wheel height . To adjust, ﬁrst raise openers slightly, then lift and slide T handles on top of openers Adjust all press wheels to the same height. T handles adjust at1⁄4inch (6.4 mm) seeding depth change per minimum handle step.

• For more shallow seeding, slide T handles

• For deeper seeding, slide T handles backward

2. While seeding, remember:

• Raise openers before turning. Never back up or

• Check periodically for plugged openers and

Forinformation on opener adjustments, “00HD Row Unit Adjustments” on page 61. For information on troubleshooting opener problems, see “Troubleshooting” on page 69.

forward toward implement.

away from implement.

turn sharply with openers in the ground. Doing so will plug openers and may damage equipment.

hoses.

Fertilizer Box Operation

The 3S-4000HDF models are equipped with a fertilizer compartment capable of planting seed only, or seeding and applying fertilizer in the same ﬁeld pass.

Use only dry, granular fertilizer in the fertilizer box.

Seeding and applying fertilizer

1. Clean any seed or debris from fertilizer compartment. See “Fertilizer Box Clean-Out” on page 88.

Refer to Figure 31

2. Adjust dividers between seed and fertilizer compartments to desired capacity.

The standard fertilizer dividers partition the drill boxes into: 60 percent seed : 40 percent fertilizer, or; 100% seed.

The optional offset dividers partition the drill boxes into: 68% seed : 32% fertilizer, 55% seed : 45% fertilizer, or; 100% seed.

Initial Opener Depth

60%

40%

68% 32%

Seed Box Divider

Figure 30

100%

StandardDivider

Conﬁgurations

55%

Offset Divider

Conﬁgurations

Figure 31

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Divided Capacities

Capacity Ratio Total Capacity Seed Fertilizer Seed Fertilizer

None 100% 0% 129.6 bu

4567 l.

Standard 60% 40% 77.8 bu

2740 l.

Offset to Back

Offset Forward

Divider Removal

Refer to Figure 32

a. Remove5⁄16inch bolts and ﬂange nuts from

tabs at each end of drill box (2 locations).

b. Remove5⁄16inch bolts and nuts from lid-hinge

brackets (3 locations).

c. Loosen but do not remove1⁄4inch bolts and nuts

that clamp the lid assembly angle irons to the plastic dividers .

d. Lift lid assembly out of drill box. Lift dividers out

of drill box. Reinstall standard or offset dividers.

e. Reinstall lid assembly by reversing step d through

step a.

68% 32% 88.1 bu

3106 l.

55% 45% 71.3 bu

2512 l.

1 2

4 5

8 9

51.8 bu 1827 l.

41.5 bu 1461 l.

58.3 bu 2055 l.

Refer to Figure 33

3. Check that the seed/fertilizer ﬂap at the bottom of the compartment is closed so seed and fertilizer cannot pass between compartments.

Flap ﬂips forward to block passage. The ﬂap top edge is secured to the dividers. Rotate the bent clips to engage the edge of the ﬂap, and tighten the knobs.

Figure 32

Box Divider Removal

Figure 33

Seed/Fertilizer Flap Closed

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Refer to Figure 34

4. Check that fertilizer clean-out door is latched securely as shown. Close all door latches before

loading fertilizer compartment.

Refer to Figure 35

5. Open main seed box lid.

6. Raise spill ﬂap over fertilizer compartmentand swing it forward until it rests against open drill-box lid. The spill ﬂap serves as a spill guard to keep fertilizer out of the seed compartment.

7. Fill fertilizer compartment.

8. Calibrate fertilizer-application rate as explained in the Seed Rate Manual.

Figure 34

Clean-out Door Latch

Figure 35

Spill Flap Open to Fertilizer

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Seeding with Both Compartments

1. Clean out boxes. See “Main Box Seed Meter Clean-Out” on page 87 and “Fertilizer Box Clean-Out” on page 88.

Refer to Figure 36

2. Open divider door between seed and fertilizer compartments. To open door, loosen knobs . Loosen knobs until bent clips can be turned away from door .

3. When all bent clips have been turned, lift vinyl dew shield (not shown) and ﬂip the ﬂap backward over fertilizer-tray openings .

Refer to Figure 37

4. With seed/fertilizer ﬂap covering fertilizer openings, lower vinyl dew shield to hold ﬂap over fertilizer meter cup openings and away from divider.

5. To avoid unnecessary wear, remove all three fertilizer Range drive chains. See Seed Rate Manual.

Figure 36

Open Seed/Fertilizer Flap

Figure 37

Flap Secured

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Marker Operation

Optional markers are equipped with a double-selector valve, on the tongue near the hitch, to combine the box-fold circuit with the marker circuit. On a 2-outlet tractor, there is a second selector valve, for the lift circuits, mounted above the marker/fold selector.

Refer to Figure 38

After drill is unfolded for ﬁeld operation, move double-selector valve handle from forward fold position to marker circuit (back ). Before operating markers, make sure they are properly bled as described in “Bleeding Marker Hydraulics” on page 79.

1 2

Single Marker Operations

To operate a single marker, activate tractor remote hydraulic lever to move marker in desired direction.

Single markers are equipped with a needle valve to control marker folding speed. Excessive folding speed can damage markers, so adjust needle valve to a safe operating speed as described under “Marker Speed”on page 68.

Dual Marker Operations

Dual markers are equipped with an automatic sequence valve to control lift sequence. Starting with both markers up, the sequence is:

• Activate hydraulic lever; right marker lowers while left marker stays up.

• Reverse hydraulic lever; right marker raises while left marker stays up.

• Activate hydraulic lever; left marker lowers while right marker stays up.

• Reverse hydraulic lever; left marker raises while right marker stays up.

Pattern repeats. Folding speed of dual markers is adjusted with

adjustment screws on sequence-valve body. Excessive foldingspeed can damage markers, so adjust markers to a safe folding speed as described under “Marker Adjustments” on page 66.

Figure 38

Fold / Marker Selector

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Lift Selector Valve Operation

Tractors with only two remote circuits need an optional selector valve, which shares a single tractor circuit between transport lift and opener lift. Two Outlet Tractor Hydraulic Kit Great Plains Part number 194-122A. This combines the transport lift hydrauliccircuit and opener lift hydraulic circuit.

If no markers are installed, the lift selector valve is mounted on the standard tongue valve plate near the hitch. If markers are also installed, the lift selector valve mounts above the marker valve on an extension plate.

Refer to Figure 39, which depicts the optional lift selector valve on a drill without markers.

To operate, move handle from forward transport lift position to rear opener lift position .

Note: Do not rely on this valveto lock up either transport

1 2

lift circuit or opener subframe circuit. Use the lift locks.

Figure 39

Optional Lift Selector

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Point Row Operation

Refer to Figure 40

The optional point-row controller allows you to raise and lower openers on one drill section independently of the others. A POINT ROW CONTROL module in the tractor cab operates solenoid valveson the drill, which raise and lower opener sub-frames independently (or together). The mechanical clutches on each section suspend seeding when raised.

To raise and lower openers on all sections together, set POWER switch ON-left, so MASTER LIFT CONTROL indicator is illuminated. Raise or lower with the ALL UP / ALL DOWN switch under the indicator.

To raise and lower opener sections independently, set POWER switch ON-right so SECTION CONTROL indicator is illuminated. Raise and lower openers on each section by operating the UP / DOWN switches illuminated under the SECTION CONTROL.

Note: Turn Point Row POWER switch to OFF-center

when tractor is off.

Figure 40

Point Row Controller

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Shaft Monitor Operation

The optional shaft monitor generates an alarm if any one or more of the three meter shafts on the drill stop turning for more than 20 seconds (on the current Loup monitor).

Refer to Figure 41

To operate shaft monitor, turn system on by activating on-off switch on monitor head. If seed-cup shafts are turning, all three indicator lights are illuminated and no alarm sounds.

If any seed-cup shaft stops for 20 seconds, an alarm sounds and the indicator for that section ﬂashes on the monitor, designating the failed shaft.

Note: The20 second delayisto preventnuisance alarms

when turning at the end of the ﬁeld.

Note: If a failure does occur and an alarm sounds,

remember you have traveled for 20 seconds without planting with that drill section. If due to wheel lift or low tire pressure, you may have been planting at progressively lower populations before that.

Note: The dwell time on the older Vansco monitor is

30 seconds.

Figure 41

Shaft Monitor Head

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Acremeter Installation (S/N YY1736+)

Refer to Figure 42

The acremeter (S/NYY1736+) is factory installed. It is located on the left end of the center main drive shaft .

If the acremeter has been removed, screw the threaded end of the meter into the1⁄2-20 tapped hole in the left end of center main drive shaft.

Tighten the threaded end only enough to prevent it from working loose from normal vibration. In use, there is no torque or tension that might tend to unscrew it.

The acremeter counts shaft rotations whenever the shaft is rotating - normally this is only with the drill unfolded, the opener sub-frame lowered, and the drill in motion. The meter is geared to display rotations as acres, when using factory-speciﬁed tires and inﬂations.

Tally ﬁeld acres by noting the meter reading prior to, and after planting. Subtract the starting from the ending readings.

Figure 42

Electronic Acremeter

(S/N YY1736+)

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Acremeter Operation (S/N YY1736+)

The acremeter counts shaft rotations whenever the shaft is rotating - this is with the drill lowered and in motion or during crank operation. The meter is programmed to display rotations as acres or hectares, when using all rows,factory-speciﬁed tires and tire inﬂations. For further reference see the Electronic Acremeter Manual 152-314M.

Note: Unusual conditions and/or non-standard row

spacings can cause the acremeter tally to vary from actual acres planted.

Normal Operating Sequence

Note: The acremeter counts rotations during drill

calibration (and if so, can be useful for calibration, although the meter must be on, or moved to, the shaft being cranked).

1. Record the acremeter reading at the start of planting (and after calibration). The large “12345.6” format display is the grand total area planted since meter installation. The smaller number in the lower left corner is the number of revolutions per acre for which the meter was factory-programmed. If the display is blank, see “Dormant Display” below.

2. Lower drill and plant. Acremeter counts shaft rotations, calculates acres or hectares, and adds to the running grand total.

3. During planting (drill lowered and moving forward), the display blanks (goes dormant), but area tally continues.

4. When raised for turns, obstructions and transport, the drive wheel stops, and the meter counts no additional (non-planting) rotations.

5. Whenever shaft rotation stops, the LCD display activates after 30 to 60 seconds, and remains visible for 30 to 45 minutes.

6. At the completion of planting, record the ﬁnal reading or the grand total. If the display goes dormant before you can read it, see “Dormant Display”.

7. Subtract the reading at step 1 from the reading at step 6 for the total planted in the present session.

Dormant Display

Refer to Figure 44

To conserve power, the LCD display blanks itself most of the time. If you need to read the display after it has “timed out” and gone dormant:

• use the calibration crank to turn the jackshaft once, or

• gently tap or wave a magnet at either of the Great

Plains logo spots on the lower region of the display. Be careful not to scratch the window.

Figure 43

Electronic Acremeter

(S/N YY1736+)

Figure 44

Meter Display (Acres)

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Digital Acremeter Operation (S/N YY1735-)

A battery-operated electronic acre counter was supplied with 3S-4000HD/HDF (s/n YY1735-) drills. The display module for the system is normally on the front face of the main tool bar near the left gauge wheel.

The acremeter calculates and displays the ﬁeld acres and total acres accumulated.

The meter counts rotations of the main ground drive shaft after the clutch. Raising the openers suspends distance measuring.

The counter operates in one of two modes

•Insleep mode, the display isblank, and the counter

is accumulating acres. Sleep mode is entered if a button is not pressed for 15 seconds. If a passcode is set, it must be re-entered to change protected function values.

•Inentry mode, the display is on, and the operator can enter values. To access entry mode, press the FUNC button. If you continue to press the FUNC

button, the acre counter cycles through the available functions. The icons above the digits indicate which function is selected.

The functions are:

Figure 45

Shaft Monitor Console

(S/N YY1735-)

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FIELD Field Acres (always unprotected) TOTAL Total Acres (passcode protectable) PULSES Pulses per Mile (passcode protectable) WIDTH Swath Width (passcode protectable) PASS Password (enable/set/change/clear)

Values are entered by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons. Holding a button automatically

increments that value. Long holds increment faster than short holds. Pressing both button simultaneously is used to reset some values to 0.

Note: Boththe acremeter manual 194-209M and this drill

Operator manual include operating instructions for the meter. The instructions in this (Operator) manual are the most recent.

Field Acres

Refer to Figure 47

Press the FUNC button until the “FIELD” icon appears in the display. The digits indicate the acres covered since the ﬁeld acre counter was last cleared to zero.

To clear the ﬁeld acre count, depress the UP and DOWN buttons for 2 seconds.

Field acres count in tenths of an acre up to 9999.9 acres.

Figure 46

Digital Acremeter

(S/N YY1735-)

Figure 47

Field Acres Display

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Total Acres

Refer to Figure 48

Press the FUNC button until the “TOTAL” legend appears in the display. The digits indicate the acres covered since the total acre counter was last cleared to zero.

To clear the total acre count, press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons for 2 seconds.

Note: If a passcode is set, it must be entered to clear the

total acre count.

Total acres count from 1 to 99999 acres.

Figure 48

Total Acres Display

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Pulses per Mile

Press the FUNC button until the “PULSES” legend appears in the display. The number in the display indicates shaft rotations for one mile.

Note: Ifa passcode is set, it must beentered to adjust the

pulses per mile.

There are two methods to enter the pulses per mile.

Known Pulses Values

Refer to Figure 48

1. If you know the number, select it using the UP and DOWN buttons. When you press the FUNC button, the controller accepts the number in the display as the new pulses per mile. Approximate pulses per mile for 3S-4000HD/HDF row spacings are:

Figure 49

Pulses Per Mile Entry

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Model Spacing Pulses

3S-4000HD/HDFF-4810 10 in 214 3S-4000HD/HDFF-6375 7.5 in 212

3S-4000HD/HDF-7806 6 in 212

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Calibrating Pulses per Mile

Refer to Figure 48

The acremeter can count pulses, and if the distance driven is known, the pulses per mile may be entered. Run the test with the drill unfolded, and the openers raised.

To calibrate the pulses per mile, press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons until “0000” appears in the PULSES display. The “COUNT” legend appears. The acre counter is now ready to count shaft rotations.

Figure 50

Count Pulses Per Mile

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Enter the tractor cab and drivesome distance (nominally, one mile). If you drive something other than one mile, calculate the pulses for one mile:

PulsesCounted Mile×

PulsesPerMile

---------------------------------------------------

DistanceDriven

For example, if you drove 1500 feet, and counted 61 pulses, the calculation is:

61 5280×

---------------------- -

215

1500

The further you drive, the more accurate the acremeter calibration.

Press the FUNC button to wake up the acre counter. The “PULSES” and “COUNT” legends re-appear. The number displayed is the pulses per mile. Press the FUNC button to accept the setting. The “COUNT” legend disappears. If you could not drive a mile, enter your calculated count as for ““Known Pulses Values”” above.

Width

To correctly calculate acres planted, the acremeter needs the swath width of the drill.

Note: If a passcode has been set, it must be entered to

adjust WIDTH.

Refer to Figure 51

Press the FUNC button until the “WIDTH” legend appears in the display. The number displayed is the swath width of your implement in feet (the span between end row units, plus one row unit spacing).

To adjust the width, press the UP and DOWN buttons. The width can be adjusted from 0 to 99.9 feet, in tenths of a foot.

Model Spacing Width

3S-4000HD-4810 10 in 40.0 3S-4000HD-6375 7.5 in 39.7 3S-4000HD-7806 6 in 39.6

Figure 51

Drill Width (Swath)

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Passcode

The passcode function allows you to protect:

- the total acre count,

- pulses per mile and

- width

settings with a 4-digit passcode. This preventsaccidental and malicious changes to those settings. As provided by the factory, the passcode feature is disabled, and you can modify those function values at any time.

Press the FUNC button until the “PASS” legend appears. The display reads either:

Net” (enter passcode) or

“ “

diS” (passcode disabled)

Enable and Set Passcode

The PASS display must show “

diS” in order to enable

and set a passcode on a unit which presently has no passcode (see below for changing an existing passcode).

Refer to Figure 52

Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a passcode in the range 0001 through 9999 (0000 disables).

Press FUNC to accept the passcode. If the module enters sleep mode before you press FUNC, the passcode is not set.

Note: The protected function values remain unprotected

until the next time the module enters sleep mode.

Using a Passcode

If the PASS display shows “

Ent”, a passcode must be

entered, or the protected function values cannot be changed.

Refer to Figure 53

Enter the passcode using the UP and DOWN buttons. When your passcode is displayed, press the FUNC button to test the passcode.

If the passcode is correct, you can change the protected settings.

The protected settings are unprotected, and the passwordremains viewable in the PASS display function, until the module next enters sleep mode. When FUNC is next pressed, the passcode is again required to change protected settings.

If the entered passcode is not correct, the protected settings cannot be changed. When the “PASS” function is selected again, “Ent” appears in the display.

Figure 52

Password Presently Disabled

Figure 53

Password Prompt

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Changing the Passcode

To change an existing passcode, ﬁrst enter the existing password as described above in ““Using a Passcode””.

Refer to Figure 54

While still in the PASS function display, select a new passcode using the UP and DOWN buttons in the PASS display.

Press and hold the FUNC button until the “SEt” (setting password) appears in the display. Release the FUNC button. The number in the display is your new password.

Figure 54

Password Change Prompt

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Be sure to record it. To disable the passcode, set the new password to 0000

(press and hold both UP and DOWN to do this quickly). Press and hold the FUNC button until “

diS” (passcode

disabled) appears in the display. If the passcode is forgotten, it can be disabled by

removing the batteries. In rental or managed commercial operations,it is recommended that a tamper-evident seal be afﬁxed to the rear plate of the acre counter (securing the battery compartment).

Battery Replacement

The battery operated acre counter uses 3 AA-size alkaline batteries. Although the batteries typically last between 5 and 10 years, they should be inspected annually, as low batteries can leak corrosive chemicals, and damage the electronic acremeter.

If battery replacement is needed, the acre counter displays “LObA” (low battery).

For battery inspection or replacement, dismount the acre counter from the implement and remove the 4 screws on the back of the case. This will separate the housing from the rear plate. Replace the batteries with 3 high quality AA alkaline batteries.

Note: The module is dust and splash resistant, but under

no circumstance should it be submerged in any conductive, corrosive or ﬂammable liquid.

Figure 55

Replacing Batteries

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Field Operations

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

Final Field Checklist

❑ Drill hitched, chained and unfolded. See page 17 and

page 33.

❑ Set seed and fertilizer drives per charts and

calibration. See Seed Rate Manual.

❑ Set drill selector valves (if present) to Markers and

Opener Lift. See page 43 and page 44.

❑ Reset acremeter FIELD ACRES to 0000.0 if acreage

monitoring is desired. See page 47.

❑ If installed, Shaft Monitor power ON. ❑ If installed, Point Row Control module ON, and set for

either ALL or SECTION CONTROL.

Planting Sequence

1. Lower drill openers at initial seeding point.

2. Pull forward and begin planting.

3. Raise drill for turns (meters stop automatically).

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Parking

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

Parking with Drill Unfolded

Negative Tongue Weight Hazard:

Lower parking stand, lower openers and remove hydraulic down pressure before unhitching the drill in the unfolded position. Unhitching in the unfolded position with the openers raised could result in sudden elevation of the tongue, causing injury or death. This drill has a negative tongue weight when unfolded and openers are raised.

1. Remove jack from its storage location on top of tongue and pin it on post on left side of tongue as shown on page 18. Extend jack until weight of tongue is on jack. Leave tractor hitched for the moment.

Refer to Figure 56 and Figure 56

2. Lower parking stands on outer ends of drill. Unpin keeper pin and rotating stands down. Place a block under foot of stand if it does not contact the ground.

3. Lower openers and reduce hydraulic down pressure to zero.

4. Unplug drill hydraulic hoses and electrical lines from tractor.

Figure 56

Wing Stand Pinned Up

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Pinch Hazard:

Use caution when removing the hitch pin. Slight tongue elevation may occur, even with openers and parking stands lowered.

5. Remove hitch pin ﬁrst, then safety chain from tractor

Figure 57

Wing Stand Pinned Down

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draw bar.

Note: After unhitching the unfolded drill, the tongue may

rise above tractor-draw bar height. Lower tongue by connecting the opener-lift circuit and pressurizing openers.

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Parking with Drill Folded

1. Raise, lock and fold drill into transport position.

2. Park drill on a level, solid area.

3. Remove tongue jack from its storage location on top of tongue and pin it on post on left side of tongue as shown on page 18. Extend jack until weight of tongue is on jack. If ground is soft, place a board or plate under jack to widen ground-contact area.

4. Unplug hydraulic hoses and electrical lines from tractor.

5. Remove hitch pin ﬁrst, then safety chain from tractor draw bar.

Storage

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

1. Perform the drill Parking checklist.

2. Lock up openers or disconnect seed hoses, to prevent seed hose deformation.

3. Lubricate the drill at all points listed under “Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance” on page 90.

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

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

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

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

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Adjustments

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

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

Seed and Fertilizer Rate

Materials are applied by ﬂuted feed meters driven by the gauge wheels. Independent mechanisms control seed and fertilizer application. Optional Small Seeds rate is controlled entirely by Rate Handles.

Main Box Seed rate is controlled by adjustments for:

• Drive Type sprocket (one sprocket each gauge wheel)

• Seed Rate Handle (one handle each seed box)

• Feed Cup Door (one each seed tube)

Fertilizer rate is controlled by:

• Range sprockets (one set each fertilizer box)

• Final Driver/Driven sprockets (one set each box)

Planting Depth

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

• Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)

• Opener Frame Down-Force,

• Row Unit Down Pressure (Spring),

• Opener Height,

• Opener-Subframe Adjustment,

• Frame Weight (at higher pressures), and;

• Disk Blade Adjustments (as blades wear).

Adjustment Page The Adjustment Affects

Setting Main Box Seed Rate SRM

Setting Drive Type SRMaCoarse control of seeding rate Main Box Seed Rate Handle SRMaFine control of seeding rate Position Seed Cup Doors SRMaConsistent seed delivery for certain seed sizes

Setting Fertilizer Rate SRM

Setting Fertilizer Drive Range SRMaCoarse control of application rate

Setting Fertilizer Final Drive SRMaFine control of application rate Small Seeds Rate SRMaSmall seeds population Frame Level 56 Section-to-section planting consistency Opener Frame Down-Force 58 Consistent seeding depth Opener-Subframe Adjustment 60 Level row unit running in desired pressure range Frame Weight 57 Achieving higher down-force settings 00HD Row Unit Adjustments 61

Opener Height 62 Seeding depth in tire tracks

Row Unit Down Pressure (Spring) 62 Level row units and consistent seeding depth in tire tracks

Disk Blade Adjustments 63 Consistent seeding depth

Seed Firmer Adjustments 64 Consistent seed placement and coverage

Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) 65 Seeding depth Marker Adjustments 66 Correctly offset and visible pass marks

a. SRM: Refer to the Seed Rate Manual (195-325B) for details on these topics.

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Frame Level

Refer to Figure 58

The 00HD Series openers are designed to produce optimal results when the opener frames are levelwith the ground. Operating with drill frame level is also recommended, and this is set by hitch height (page 18).

If planting depth is not as desired on just one or two drill sections, ﬁrst check the setup items for “Leveling the 3S-4000HD/HDF Drill” on page 80. Then check and adjust the following items:

• opener sub-frame adjustment: all gauge wheel trunnions in same frame pivot holes see “Opener-Subframe Adjustment” on page 60

• opener pivot height: all openers pivoting in same hole at their mounts (possibly excepting rows in tire tracks)

- see page 62

• opener press wheel height: all row units set the same see page 65

• opener spring down-force: all row units set the same (possibly excepting rows in tire tracks) - see page 62.

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Figure 58

Frame & Openers Level

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Refer to Figure 59

This photograph illustrates openers too high in front. Increase hydraulic pressure and/or lengthen opener springs.

Check sub-frame pivot in use at higher pressures.

Refer to Figure 60

This photograph illustrates openers too low in front, also known as “bulldozing”. Decrease hydraulic pressure and/or shorten opener springs.

Check sub-frame pivot if pressures have recently been reduced.

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Figure 59

Openers Too High in Front

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Figure 60

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Frame Weight

The standard 3S-4000HD/HDF includes 2381 pounds (1080 kg) of weight bars inside the main tool bar. This, plus the extra weight of 00HD row units, permits adjustment of the full range row unit down forces. If markers are installed, additional force is available.

Although suitcase weight brackets are available for earlier model 3S-4000/F (non-HD) drills, these weight kits are not recommended for 3S-4000HD/HDF drills.

Figure 61

Standard Frame Weights

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Opener Frame Down-Force

Crushing Hazard:

Always stop tractor engine, set parking brake, and remove key before adjusting or servicing openers. You will be seriously injuredor killed if you are caught between raising openers and drill frame. Keep all bystanders well away during drill operation.

Hydraulic opener down pressure controls drill-wide opener penetration and press-wheel soil ﬁrming. Use only enough down pressure to cut a furrow and maintain proper soil-ﬁrming over seed. Excessive opener down force may cause bulldozing of the openers in light soil conditions, and leads to premature wear on opener components.

The table at right shows the approximate force at openers for a given pressure at the pressure control valve.

Note: To account for additional compaction from drill and

tractortires, set pressure on center openers slightly higher than wing openers.

To run the drill with constant opener down pressure requires an Active Hydraulic System. An Active Hydraulic System requires a tractor with closed-center hydraulics or pressure/ﬂow compensated hydraulics powered by a variable displacement hydraulic pump. (If you are not familiar with your tractor’s hydraulics, consult your tractor dealer.)

Equipment Damage Risk:

Note: To run the drill on tractors with open-center

hydraulics or on tractors with ﬁxed displacement hydraulicpumps youmust install a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. Contact your Great Plains dealer for ordering information. See “Non-Active Hydraulic Systems” on page 36.

High Pressure Fluid Hazard:

Relieve 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. Escaping ﬂuid under pressurecan penetrate the skin causing serious injury. If an accident occurs, seek immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this type of injury.

Pounds of Force at Opener Disks

Gauge

Setting

200 PSI 300 PSI 400 PSI 500 PSI 600 PSI 700 PSI 800 PSI

900 PSI 1000 PSI 1100 PSI 1200 PSI 1300 PSI 1400 PSI 1500 PSI 1600 PSI 1700 PSI 1800 PSI

1900 PSI 2000 PSI 2100 PSI 2200 PSI 2300 PSI

6in 7.5in 10in

130 135 144 136 144 155 143 152 167 148 160 179 154 167 189 157 172 196 161 178 205 166 184 213 171 190 223 172 194 228 180 203 240 184 208 248 189 215 258 193 220 264 198 227 274 202 232 281 209 240 291 213 247 300 217 253 309 222 260 318 227 266 327 232 273 336

Row Spacing

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Setting Hydraulic Down-Pressure

1. Lower openers to the ground. Lock hydraulic lever forward for constant hydraulic ﬂow.

You must lock hydraulic lever forward. See “Opener Operation” on page 34.

Refer to Figure 62

2. Release lock disk . Turn knob on pressure-control valve while watching pressure gauge, turn knob until gauge shows desired pressure. Turn clockwise to increase pressure. Turn counterclockwise to decrease pressure.

There is one pressure-control valve for openers on the center section and one for openers on the wing sections of the drill.

Refer to the chart on page 58 for approximate force at the openers for a given pressure setting. As a generalstartingpoint, set hydraulicdown pressure to 1600 psi. For most ﬁeld conditions, adjust down pressure between 1200 and 1800 psi.

1 2

Figure 62

Down-Pressure Valves

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Crop Population Risk:

Do not operate at pressures so high that the gauge wheels loose traction, or are off the ground, resulting in skips and poor seed metering.

3. Once pressure is set, lock knob with lock disk. If using a non-active hydraulic system to run drill, unlock the hydraulic remote lever and return it to neutral.

Equipment Damage Risk:

On open-center tractors, after setting opener down pressure, always return hydraulic lever to neutral. Open-center tractors and tractors with ﬁxed-displacement pumps are not designed to provide a continuous supply of pressurized oil to remote valves. Locking hydraulic lever forward on these tractors can cause overheating of hydraulic oil and tractor damage.

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Opener-Subframe Adjustment

Refer to Figure 63

Each drill section has an opener frame which pivots about the centerline of the drill gauge wheels. These ﬂoating opener frames have the ability to rock the openers 15 degrees up and 15 degrees down as a group. By pivoting at the gauge wheels, openers maintain a consistent depth as opener frames rock up and back.

Down pressure for each opener frame is provided by two cylinders working on a constant lever arm. When combined with live hydraulics, the cylinders provide constant down pressure across the width of each opener frame – regardless of how the frame is positioned. Two cylinders per opener frame along with special trunnions also provide some ability for one end of an

opener frame to rock independent of the other while maintaining constant opener down pressure across the frame.

At higher down-pressures (above 2100 psi), the row units can tend to tip forward. An adjustment to the mainframe/subframe pivot corrects this.The opener frame has one adjustment point for two different

operating positions.

Refer to Figure 64 (showing factory default setting)

You can adjust opener frames between two operating positions–one for normal down pressure and one for higher down pressure. The adjustment is near the opener frame pivots. There are three holes and two bolts. The bottom bolt serves as the pivot. The top bolt

is for adjustment.

• For normal drilling conditions, keep top bolt in second (middle) hole at all six frame pivots. Use this setting

when drilling with opener down pressure below 2100 psi.

• When drilling with opener down pressure above 2100 psi, place top bolt in top hole on all six pivot

points across drill.

To change the bolts (to high pressure):

1. Have a jack at hand.

2. Loosen the nuts on all the top bolts .

3. Lower the opener sub-frames.

4. Put the tractor hydraulic circuit for the openers in

ﬂoat.

5. Place jack under an opener tool bar at an arm.

6. Lift the tool bar until the bolt is free.

7. Remove the bolt.

Figure 63

Opener-Frame Pivot

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Figure 64

Opener-Frame Adjustment

8. Repeat step 5 through step 7 the other arm of the subframe.

9. Raise the jack until the top holes are aligned.

10. Insert the bolt in the top hole and spin on a nut.

11. Repeat step 5 through step 10 for each sub-frame.

12. Tighten all nuts.

Changing from high to low is similar, except lower the jack at step 6 and reverse the bolt movement.

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00HD Row Unit Adjustments

The 3S-4000HD/HDF has double-disk openers with depth-controlling press wheels mounted on ﬂoating opener frames. Opener bodies are staggered for easy soil ﬂow.All openers pivot on a common axis to maintain consistent depth as the opener frames followcontours. A spring provides the down pressure necessary for opener double disks to open a seed furrow. The spring allows openers to ﬂoat down into depressions and up over obstructions. Individual openers can be adjusted to account for tire tracks.

Refer to Figure 65 (which depicts a row unit fully populated with all optional accessories supported for use with the 3S-4000HD/HDF drill)

From front to back, a Great Plains 00HD Series row unit can include the following capabilities (some optional):

1. Opener height adjustment: standard If a few rows need to run deeper, such as in tire tracks, the arm’s pivot point may be lowered. See “Opener Height” on page 62.

2. Single Down Pressure Spring: standard Each row unit is mounted on the drill as a pivoting arm which allows the row unit to independently move up and down. The adjustable spring provides the force to get the row unit and attachments into the soil. See “Row Unit Down Pressure (Spring)” on page 62.

3. Disc Blades: standard, 2 per row unit Double disk blades open a furrow, creating the seed bed. Spacers adjust the blades for a clean furrow. See “Disk Blade Adjustments” on page 63.

4. Main seed delivery tube: standard No adjustments are necessary.

5. Fertilizer delivery tube: optional The tube may be reversed to drop fertilizer with the main seed, or just ahead of the press wheels.

6. Small Seeds delivery tube: optional The tube may be reversed to drop small seed near the main seed tube, or just ahead of the press wheels.

Figure 65

00HD Series Row Unit

7. Disk Scraper: optional In sticky soils, a scraper helps keep the opener disks operating freely. See “Disk Scraper Adjustments” on page 63.

8. Seed ﬁrmer: seed ﬂap (not shown) standard: Keeton® seed ﬁrmer (shown)

Improves seed-soil contact, and provides a stable arm for a low-rate liquid fertilizer delivery tube. See “Keeton® Seed Firmer Adjustment” on page 64.

Seed-Lok® ﬁrming wheel (not shown) Improves seed-soil contact. See “Seed-Lok® Seed Firmer Lock-Up” on page 64.

9. Press wheels: standard (choice of types) These close the seed trench. The wheels also support the free end of the row unit, and provide the primary control over seeding depth. See “Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)” on page 65.

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Equipment Damage Risk:

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

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Opener Height

The depth to which the opener disk blades penetrate the soil is controlled in front by the tool bar and pivot (opener height), and in the back by the press wheel height.

If the actual ground level is lower for some rows, such as those in tire tracks, you can lower that row unit by lowering the pivot point.

Refer to Figure 66

1. Raise the drill just enough to relieve tension in the down-pressure spring.

2. Remove the bolt from the upper hole .

3. Re-position the arm at the lower hole , and secure with bolt.

Note: No spring tension or position adjustment is

required if opener height is changed. The pivot holes are designed for neutral effect on spring tension. (The bolt at the top end of the springuses a hole that depends on spring length, and not opener height.)

Figure 66

Pivot Point Bolt Holes

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Row Unit Down Pressure (Spring)

For planting in tire tracks, and for no-till conditions, you can increase spring pressure on individual openers, or all openers. Adjust the spring in conjunction with the subframe down-force, and opener height, to keep the top of the row unit parallel to the ground.

Refer to Figure 67 and Figure 68

To increase spring pressure:

1. Loosen jam nut at lower end of opener spring.

2. Tighten ﬂange against spring tension.

Note: Each1⁄4inchadjustment adds about 17 poundsof

force at opener disk (approximately 12 kg per cm).

3. After adjusting, lock ﬂange nut in place with jam nut.

The length of the spring is factory-set to:

129⁄16inch (31.9 cm). The reference points for this length are the center of the upper/front clevis pin and the top edge of the lower/rear spring stop cup .

The factory preset length of 129⁄16inch is recommended for conventional till and min-till conditions.

Shorten it for no-till conditions. The minimum recommended length is:

⁄4 inch (31.1 cm).

Figure 67

Row Unit Spring Tension

Figure 68

00HD Spring Length

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Disk Blade Adjustments

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

Refer to Figure 69

The ideal spacing causes the blades to be in contact for about one inch. If you insert two pieces of paper between the blades, the gap between them should be

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

Adjusting Disk Contact

⁄4inches (0 to 4.4 cm).

0to1

Figure 69

Checking Disk Contact

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Sharp Object Hazard:

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

Refer to Figure 70

1. Raise the drill and lock it up by moving the Transport/Field handle to TRANS.

2. Remove the bolt retaining the opener disk on one side. Carefully remove the blade , noting how many spacers are outside the ﬂange dust cover and inside the disk. Do not lose the hub components and spacers.

3. To reduce the spacing between the disks (the normal case), move one spacer washer from the inside to the outside of the ﬂange dust cover.

4. Re-assemble and check disk contact.

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Disk Scraper Adjustments

Disk scrapers are optional. See page 101 ordering information and page 23 for installation. To keep opener disks turning freely, dirt scrapers are mounted between disks to clean as disks rotate.

Figure 70

Adjusting Disk Spacers

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Sharp Object Hazard:

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

Refer to Figure 71

As ﬁeld conditions vary, scrapers may need to be adjusted. In damp conditions, lower scrapers. If openers are not turning freely, raise scrapers. To adjust, loosen bolt and move scraper as needed.

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Opener Disk Scraper

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Seed Firmer Adjustments

00HD Series row units include a seed ﬂap, and accept one of two optional seed ﬁrmers.

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

Sharp Object Hazard:

Use caution when making adjustments in this area. Row unit disk blades may be sharp. To adjust the Keeton lower the drill until the disks of the row units arerestingon the ground.

Keeton

Seed Firmer Adjustment

The optional Keeton® Seed Firmer is an engineered polymer shape that slides down the seed trench. It traps seeds as they exit the seed tube and ﬁrms them into the bottom of the furrow “V”.

Refer to Figure 72

The Firmer is provided with a preset tension which is recommended for using the ﬁrst year. The tension screw can be tightened in subsequent years

according to your needs. Firmers should provide just enough tension to push seeds to the bottom of the trench.

seed ﬁrmer,

Figure 72

Keeton® Seed Firmer

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Seed-Lok® Seed Firmer Lock-Up

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

Refer to Figure 73

To lock up Seed-Lock wheels:

1. Pull up on Seed-Lok® arm .

2. Raise lever .

Figure 73

Seed-Lok® Lock-Up

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Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)

Refer to Figure 74

Set opener seeding depth by adjusting press-wheel height .

To adjust, ﬁrst raise openers slightly, then lift and slide the T handle on top of each opener. Adjust all press

wheels to the same height.

• Each increment of the handle adjusts the seeding

depth by approximately approximately 0 to 3

⁄4inch (6.4 mm). The range is

⁄2inches (0 to 8.9 cm) seeding

depth.

• For more shallow seeding, slide T handle forward

toward implement.

• For deeper seeding, slide T handle backward away

from implement.

If press wheels are lifting off ground, increase hydraulic down pressure.

If press wheels are digging into ground, reduce hydraulic down pressure.

Figure 74

Adjusting 00HD Opener Depth

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Marker Adjustments

Overhead Crushing and Sharp Object Hazards:

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

There are four operating adjustments for markers:

• Marker Extension Once set for a speciﬁc row spacing, this only needs periodic checking to ensure the clamp is secure.

• Disk Angle Even if your row spacing rarely changes, you may need to adjust disk angle for soil conditions and planting speed.

• Chain Length You may want to adjust the chain length to ensure the markers track uneven ground, and do not drag excessively when markers are folded.

• Marker Speed Once initially set by your dealer, this rarely needs modiﬁcation.

There are also three maintenance items for markers:

•“Bleeding Marker Hydraulics” on page 79

•“Marker Shear Bolt” on page 86

•“Marker Transport Carrier” on page 86

Marker Extension

Marker extension depends on drill size, row unit spacing and row units in use.

See “Marker Setup” on page 24 for initial values for marker extension.

Refer to Figure 75

To adjust marker width, loosen two U-bolt nuts and slide arm tube in or out.

Figure 75

Marker Extension Adjustment

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Marker Disk Adjustment

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Sharp Object Hazard:

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

Mark Width

Refer to Figure 76

is the direction of travel.

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

⁄2inch bolts holding the disk assembly.

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

reduce the angle.

Figure 76

Marker Disk Angle

Tighten bolts .

Direction of Cut

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

Marker Chain Adjustment

If marker fails to reach ground when unfolded, or is skipping ﬁeld depressions, the chain is too short.

If marker drags across ground for more than 12 inches (30 cm) before lifting, the chain length is too long.

Refer to Figure 78

1. Unfold marker.

2. Remove take-up bolt .

3. Re-insert bolt to obtain a chain length of approximately 63 inches (160 cm). Tighten bolt.

4. Fold, unfold and re-fold marker to validate new chain length.

5. Thread bolt in (up) until head is ﬂush with inside jam nut and both are ﬂush with inside of channel.

6. Slowly fold marker while observing disk. If marker disk drags across ground more than 12 inches (30 cm) before lifting, the chain is too long.

Figure 77

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Marker Disk Inverted

Figure 78

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Marker Chain

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Marker Speed

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

Single Marker/Needle Valve Speed

Refer to Figure 79

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

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

Dual-Marker/Sequence Valve Speed

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

screws by markings stamped in valve body. Turn adjustment screws clockwise ( : slower) to

decrease [un]folding speed and counterclockwise

( : faster) to increase [un]folding speed. With tractor idling at a normal operating speed, adjust

marker folding to a safe speed. Excessive [un]folding speed could damage markers and void the warranty.

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

Figure 79

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Needle valve Adjustment

Figure 80

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Sequence Valve Adjustment

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution

Planting too much Incorrect seed rate or drive type. Check seed rate information in Seed

Rate Manual. Seed size and weight may vary. Adjust seed rate handle. Actual ﬁeld size is different. Verify ﬁeld size. Excessive overlap.

Irregular shaped ﬁeld. Incorrect tire size or air pressure. Correct tire size and air pressure,

Seed cup door open too much. Refer to Seed Rate Manual.

Planting too little Incorrect seed rate or drive type. Check seed rate information in Seed

Excessive ﬁeld speed. Reduce ﬁeld speed. Seed size and weight may vary. Adjust seed rate handle. Incorrect tire size or air pressure. Correct tire size and air pressure,

Check seed level in seed box. Fill seed box. Actual ﬁeld size is different. Verify ﬁeld size. Excessive gaps between drill passes. Adjust marker, page 24. Build up of seed treatment in seed

cups. Plugged opener seed tube. Lift drill, expose bottom of seed tube

Obstruction in seed cup from foreign matter or unclean seed.

Adjust marker, page 24.

page 103.

Rate Manual.

page 103.

Clean out seed cups.

and clean out.

Clean seed cup.

Thrown or worn drive chains Check drive chains. Worn sprockets and/or chain idlers. Replace sprockets and/or chain idlers.

Uneven seed depth Excessive ﬁeld speed. Reduce ﬁeld speed.

Planting conditions too wet. Wait until drier weather. Seed-Lok® building up with dirt. Lock up Seed-Lok®, page 64. Damaged or missing seed ﬂaps. Replace seed ﬂaps. Partially plugged opener seed tube. Lift up drill, expose bottom of seed

tube and clean out.

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Problem Cause Solution

Uneven seed spacing Excessive ﬁeld speed. Reduce ﬁeld speed.

Unclean seed. Use clean seed. Build up of seed treatment in seed cup. Clean out seed cup. Seed-Lok® plugging. Lock up Seed-Lok®, page 64. Damaged or missing seed ﬂap. Replace seed ﬂap. Opener disks not turning. See “Opener disks not turning freely”

in this Troubleshooting chart.

Plugged opener seed tube. Lift up drill, expose bottom of seed

tube and clean out.

Worn/rusted sprockets and/or chain idler.

Check and replace any worn/rusted sprockets or chain idlers.

Openers not penetrating low spots. Adjust opener, see instructions

beginning on page 58.

Drive type too slow. Use faster drive type and readjust

seed rate handle.

Seed cup ﬂutes are open too far. Close ﬂutes to a more narrow position.

Opener disks not turning freely Opener plugged with dirt. Clean opener.

Planting conditions too wet. Wait until drier weather. Seed-Lok® is plugging opener. Lock up Seed-Lok®, page 64. Failed disk bearings. Replace disk bearings. Bent or twisted opener frame. Replace opener frame. Partially plugged opener seed tube. Lift up drill, expose bottom of seed

tube and clean out.

Acremeter not measuring

accurately

Note: Acremeter is most accurate

when seeding back and forth with markers with few headlands, curves and point rows.

Incorrect tire size or air pressure. Correct tire size or air pressure,

page 103.

Excessive overlap or gaps between

Avoid overlap or gaps. Adjust marker.

passes. Soil conditions. Loose soil and slippage will cause

variations in acres registered. Acremeter not for your width of drill. Refer to drill parts manual. Actual ﬁeld size different. Verify ﬁeld size.

Seed cup sprockets locked up or

seed drive shaft twisted.

Foreign matter lodged in seed cup sprockets.

Build-up of dried liquid insecticide in seed cups.

Clean out seed cup sprockets.

Remove build-up by disassembling

each seed cup and scraping the

foreign substance from turning

surfaces.

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Problem Cause Solution

Press wheels not compacting the

soil as desired

Too wet or cloddy. Wait until drier weather or rework

ground.

Not enough hydraulic down pressure. Increase hydraulic down pressure, see

instructions beginning on page 58.

Incorrect press wheel depth. Reset press wheel depth, page 65.

Excessive seed cracking Excessive ﬁeld speed. Reduce ﬁeld speed.

Unclean seed. Use clean seed. Damaged, old or dry seed. Use clean, new seed. Seed cup ﬂutes not open enough. Open seed cup ﬂutes. Seed cup door handle not open

See Seed Rate Manual.

enough.

Drill boxes do not empty evenly Drive types not the same on all boxes. Correct drive types.

Opener seed tube plugged. Lift up drill, expose bottom of seed

tube and clean out with wire. Drive chains missing or damaged. Replace drive chains. Planting around ﬁelds vs.

Correct planting operation. back-and-forth.

Rough ﬁeld conditions may moveseed

N/A in the box.

Seed cup(s) are shut off. Open seed cup(s). Some models do not have the same

number of seed cups between each

Verify number of seed cups in each

box. bulkhead divider. The section with more seed cups will empty sooner.

Press wheel or openers plugging Planting conditions too wet. Wait until drier weather.

Too much hydraulic pressure on openers.

Reduce hydraulic down pressure on

openers. Backed up with drill in the ground. Clean out and check for damage. Failed disk bearings. Replace disk bearings. Disk blades worn. Replace disk blades. Scraper worn or damaged. Replace scraper.

Openers drill too deep

(Bulldozing)

Too much hydraulic down pressure on openers.

Reduce hydraulic down pressure on

openers. Incorrect press wheel adjustment. Readjust press wheel, page 65.

Front of openers dropping too

low in hard or minimum-till conditions

Incorrect opener frame setting. Set opener frame bolt in top hole,

page 62. Too much hydraulic down pressure on

openers.

Reduce hydraulic down pressure on

openers.

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Problem Cause Solution

Openers raise when tractor

hydraulic lever is held forward and lower when lever is held back

Opener frames do not ﬂoat over

uneven terrain

Pressure gauges read zero when

openers are lowered and tractor hydraulic lever is held forward

Pressure gauges show pressure

when openers are raised

Transport lock channels will not

stay in position for transport

Hydraulic marker functioning

improperly

Reverse hydraulic hoses at tractor quick couplers.

Hydraulic lever not locked forward. Lock hydraulic lever forward. Openers not connected to circuit

Refer to page 34.

designed for hydraulic motor control. Hydraulic hoses not routed correctly

between pressure control valves and

See hose routing diagrams beginning on page 105.

opener lift cylinders.

Hydraulic hoses not routed correctly between pressure control valves and

See hose routing diagrams beginning on page 105.

opener lift cylinders. U-shaped clip in lock channel not

clasping cylinder rod securely. Hydraulic cylinders have not settled

against lock channels before transporting.

Tighten or loosen clip by turning bolt on clip. Replace clip if necessary.

Make sure hydraulic cylinders have settled against lock channels before transporting. The weight of the cylinders help hold lock channels in place.

Air or oil leaks in hose ﬁttings or connections.

Checkall hose ﬁttings and connections

for air or oil leaks. Low tractor hydraulic oil level. Check tractor hydraulic oil level. Loose or missing bolts or fasteners. Check all bolts and fasteners. Needle valve plugged. Open needle valve, cycle markers

slowly and reset needle valve, refer to

page 68.

Marker disk does not mark Marker folding linkage does not have

enough slack to allow marker disk to drop into ﬁeld depressions.

Maximum down ﬂoat should be limited

by the slot at the rod end of marker

cylinder.

Reverse marker disk to pull or throw

dirt.

Chain Debris/no retainer clip Be sure retainer clip is facing opposite

way of chain travel

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Maintenance and Lubrication

Proper servicing and maintenance is the key to long implement life. With careful and systematic inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, downtime and repair.

Alwaysturn off and remove the tractor key before making any adjustments or performing any maintenance.

Crushing Hazard:

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

High Pressure Fluid Hazard:

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

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

1. Securely block drill before working on it.

2. Lubricate areas listed under “Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance” on page 90.

3. Clean any ﬁttings that do not take grease.

4. Inﬂate tires as speciﬁed on “Tire Inﬂation Chart”on page 103.

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

6. Keep disk scrapers properly adjusted.

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

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In-Line Filters

If the raising or lowering times of the openers slow noticeably, check the in-line ﬁlters and clean if needed.

Refer to Figure 81

Two ﬁlters are located on one each of the down-pressure adjustment valves. If the Point Row option is installed, another ﬁlter is located on the third adjustment valve.

Refer to Figure 82

To disassemble unscrew end cap of ﬁlter. Remove top retaining washer and screen.

Clean ﬁlter screen with solvent and compressed air, or replace if needed.

When reassembling put screen into ﬁlter. Place retaining washer on top of ﬁlter and screw on end cap.

Figure 81

In-Line Filter Locations

Figure 82

In-Line Filter

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Bleeding Hydraulics

To function properly, the hydraulics must be free of air. If hydraulics have not been bled, they will operate with jerky, uneven motions and could cause wings to drop rapidly during folding or unfolding. If hydraulics were not bled during initial implement setup or if you replace a part in hydraulic system during the life of the drill, complete the following procedures.

High Pressure Fluid Hazard:

Negative Tongue Weight Hazard:

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. Raising openers on unfolded, unhitched drill will cause drill tongue to rise suddenly, which could cause serious injury or death.

Bleed only at:

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

Never bleed at:

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

Check hydraulic ﬂuid level in tractor reservoir and ﬁll to proper level. Add ﬂuid to system as needed.

Note: System capacity for entire drill is about

41⁄2U.S.gallons (17 liters).

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Bleeding Opener Lift Hydraulics

Refer to Figure 83

1. Review warnings, bleeding notes and system information on page 75.

2. Make sure opener frames are locked up in ROAD position. See “Opener Lock Up” on page 26.

3. Turn knob on both pressure-control valves

completely counterclockwise, then turn valves clockwise far enough to build up 1000 psi (about three turns).

4. Turn knob on bypass valve completely clockwise

for no oil ﬂow.

5. Loosen six hose-end JIC ﬁttings at the locations

shown.

6. Slowly supply oil to top side of pressure-control valves until oil begins to appear at a loosened hose ﬁtting. As oil begins to appear at a ﬁtting, tighten that ﬁtting.

7. Slowly supply oil to bottom side of pressure-control valves until oil begins to appear at remaining loosened hose ﬁtting. As oil begins to appear at the ﬁtting, tighten ﬁtting. Continue to supply oil to bottom side of pressure-control valves until all openers are raised completely.

8. Move opener transport locks to FIELD position and cycle openers up and down ten times. Each time you lower openers, hold tractor remote lever until opener circuit builds up to pressure set at control valves.

9. After cycling openers, return opener transport locks to road position, and lock openers up.

Figure 83

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Bleeding Fold Hydraulics

Refer to Figure 84

1. Review warnings, bleeding notes and system information on page 75.

2. With drill unfolded and fold cylinders completely extended, disconnect rod end pins and swing the cylinders so they will not contact anything when extended.

3. Loosen rod end hose JIC ﬁtting at elbow on right

fold cylinder.

4. Slowly supply oil to rod end of fold cylinders until oil appears at loosened hose ﬁtting. Tighten ﬁtting and completely retract fold cylinders.

5. With cylinders completely retracted, loosen base end hose JIC ﬁtting at elbow on right fold cylinder.

6. Slowly supply oil to base end of fold cylinders until oil appears at loosened hose ﬁtting. Tighten base end hose ﬁtting and cycle fold cylinders in and out several times.

7. Re-pin cylinder rod clevis.

Figure 84

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Bleeding Transport Lift Hydraulics

Refer to Figure 85

1. Review warnings, bleeding notes and system information on page 75.

2. Lower drill into ﬁeld position and completely retract box lift cylinder at middle of tongue. Loosen base end hose JIC ﬁtting on left transport lift cylinder and base end JIC ﬁtting on box lift cylinder .

3. Slowly supply oil to base end of transport lift cylinders until oil appears at loosened hose ﬁtting. Oil may not appear at both locations at the same time. As oil begins to appear at a ﬁtting, tighten that ﬁtting and proceed until both ﬁttings have been tightened.

4. Completely extend transport lift cylinders and immediately lock cylinders up by ﬂipping up cylinder lock channels on both transport lift cylinders and box lift cylinder.

5. When cylinder lock channels are in place, loosen rod end hose ﬁtting on left transport lift cylinder and rod end hose ﬁtting on box lift cylinder .

6. Slowly supply oil to rod end of transport lift cylinders until oil appears at the loosened hose ﬁttings. As oil begins to appear at ﬁtting, tighten that ﬁtting and proceed until all ﬁttings are tightened.

7. Extend transport lift cylinders, and remove the cylinder lock channels. Completely cycle transport lift hydraulics several times.

Crushing Hazard:

The hydraulics could fail, causing the openers to fall and crush you. To prevent serious injury or death, always secure cylinder lock channels over extended transport-lift cylinders before working under openers.

Figure 85

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Bleeding Marker Hydraulics

3. With tractor at idle speed, activate tractor hydraulic valve forward until oil appears at a ﬁtting. When oil

Overhead Crushing Hazard:

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

1. Review warnings, bleeding notes and system information on page 75.

Refer to Figure 86

2. With markers unfolded in ﬁeld position, crack hydraulic-hoseJIC ﬁttings at base and rod ends of

each marker cylinder.

begins to seep out around a ﬁtting, tighten that ﬁtting. Reverse the tractor hydraulic valve until oil appears at opposite hose ﬁtting. Tighten that ﬁtting.

4. If you have dual markers, activate tractor hydraulic valveforwardagain until oil seeps out around a ﬁtting on the other marker cylinder. Tighten that ﬁtting. Reverse tractor hydraulic valve until oil seeps out around remaining hose ﬁtting and tighten it.

5. Fold and unfold markers slowly to work out all air.

Note: Use caution when folding and unfolding markers

for the ﬁrst time, checking for pinching and kinking of hoses.

Figure 86

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Leveling the 3S-4000HD/HDF Drill

To perform leveling, the drill must be hitched to a tractor, with at least the hydraulics connected.

Negative Tongue Weight Hazard:

Center Box Frame Leveling

1. Park the drill on a clean level surface.

2. Raise the openers and lock them up. See “Raising and Lowering Openers” on page 26 opener lift and lock instructions.

Refer to Figure 87 (nut and washers shown removed on one for clarity loosen, but do not remove them).

3. Loosen the eight center box mount bolts , four bolts on each side of tongue and slide center box frame sideways until it is centered with mainframe and transport axle.

Refer to Figure 87 and Figure 88

4. Measure the height of center box opener frame pivots from the level surface and raise low end of

boxframe up until both opener frame pivots measure the same distance from the ground.

5. Tighten the

⁄8-9 inch box mount bolts to torque

speciﬁed in “Torque Values Chart” on page 104.

Opener Frames

Check that opener frames are level across drill. When fully raised, top of opener mounts should clear bottom of drill frame tube by at least1⁄2inch (13 mm). See “Opener-Frame Clearance” on page 85, for further instructions.

Figure 87

Center Box Mount Bolts

Figure 88

Opener Frame Pivot Height

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Wing Box Alignment

1. Place a block ahead of the wing gauge wheels.

Refer to Figure 89

2. Pull forward against blocks to rock wing frames back. Pull forward until stop bolts are ﬁrmly against tool bars.

Refer to Figure 90

3. Check for proper alignment by running a string

4. For proper alignment, outside ends of boxes

5. To adjust box alignment, shorten or lengthen stop

6. Tighten jam nut.

line across back of drill toward outer ends of wings. Make sure string is parallel to center box (both measurements equal).

should be about 1 inch to 11⁄4inch (2.5 to 3.2 cm) ahead of inside ends .

bolts to change the contact point with the tool bars. Loosen jam nut and thread stop bolt in or out. Adjust stop bolts in or out until outside ends of boxes are 1 inch to 11⁄4inch (2.5 to 3.2 cm) ahead of inside ends.

Stop Bolt Location

Figure 89

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Figure 90

Wing Box Alignment Measurement

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Align Transfer Drive Shaft

Refer to Figure 91 and Figure 92

After wing boxes are properly aligned, the transfer drive shaft must be aligned so the pair of break-away jaws are fully engaged and are concentric. The

⁄

in hex drive

shafts holding the clutch jaws should not contact each

other when wing boxes are properly aligned and back against their stops.

1. Place a 4×4 inch (10×10 cm) or similar sized block ahead of the wing gauge wheels and pull forward or push wing box frames back until the tool bar is ﬁrmly against tool bar stop bolts on the center box frame.

2. To align the clutch jaws vertically, loosen the two

⁄8inch bolts on the backside of the adjustment

plate . Slide the plate up or down in the desired

direction. Tighten bolts.

Figure 91

Transfer Drive Jaws

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Figure 92

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Refer to Figure 93 and Figure 94

3. To align the clutch jaws from front to rear, loosen the two breakaway clutch bracket in the desired direction.

4. To adjust clutch jaws for full jaw contact, loosen the same two1⁄2inch carriage bolts and slide breakaway clutch bracket until jaws on the ﬁxed half of clutch make full contact with jaws on spring loaded half of clutch without compressing clutch spring.

Note: The two7⁄8inch hex shafts should have1⁄8inch

⁄2inch carriage bolts and slide

(3.2 mm) gap between them when the clutch jaws have full contact.

Figure 93

Transfer Drive Shaft Gap

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Figure 94

Transfer Drive Shaft Horizontal Adjustment

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Truss Tube Tension

The truss tubes help hold the center tool bar perpendicular to the tongue and straight under load. After some time, slack can develop in the truss tubes.

Refer to Figure 95

Check that truss tubes are providing a small amount of tension to help hold draft load from tool bars. If not, adjust truss length at front clevis ends .

Check truss tube tension if tool bar height is adjusted. See “Tool Bar Height” on page 84

Also check wing box alignment when checking truss tubes. See “Wing Box Alignment” on page 81.

Tool Bar Height

Refer to Figure 96

Tool bar height is factory set and normally does not require adjustment. If you tear down the drill for repair, or if the tool bar is visibly not level, spacer washers on vertical pivot pins allow for a small amount of tool bar-height adjustment.

To check tool bar height, park drill on a level surface, and check for correct tire inﬂation. Measure from ground to horizontal pivot pin . If dimension on either side of drill varies more than1⁄4inch (6.4 mm), adjust tool bar height.

To adjust tool bar height, reposition spacer washers . First lower openers and set enough opener down pressure to help balance frame. Raise tool bar by removing spacer washers from top of the vertical pivot and placing them on bottom side of pivot. Lower tool bar byremoving spacer washers from bottom of vertical pivot and placing them on top of pivot.

Figure 95

Truss Tubes

Figure 96

Tool bar Height

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Opener-Frame Clearance

Refer to Figure 97

When fully raised, top of opener mounts should clear bottom of drill frame tube by at least1⁄2inch (12.7 mm).

To adjust opener frames so all openers have the same clearance, loosen jam nut on opener lift cylinders and turn adjustment nut. When openers are at the correct height, retighten jam nut. Repeat at each opener lift cylinder if necessary.

Drive System

Forproper operation and to prevent downtime and repair, keep drive chains properly adjusted and lubricated. Regularly check drive chains for excess slack and wear. Adjust idlers to remove any excess slack from chains.

Refer to Figure 98

Note: Be sure chains are installed with the chain

connector link retainers towards machine centerline and the clip openings (split end) facing awayfrom the direction of chain travel.

Figure 97

Opener Frame Clearance

Figure 98

Chain Connector Link Clip

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Marker Maintenance

Marker Transport Carrier

When marker is folded, the second section should be centered in transport carrier saddle and be parallel with top of drill box.

Refer to Figure 99

To adjust height of saddle, loosen hold carrier tube to mounting bracket. Slide carrier tube up or down as needed.

⁄2×2in U-bolts that

Marker Shear Bolt

The marker arm is attached to marker body with a shear

bolt , which is intended to fail if the marker strikes an obstruction, allowing the marker to swing back around a second bolt .

If the shear bolt breaks, replace it with an equivalent

⁄16-14×2 inch Grade 5 bolt (Great Plains part

802-589C). If that size is not available in your local market, substitute an M10×0.75 Class 8.8 metric bolt and nut.

If your conditions result in frequent shears, the marker shear base has storage holes for spare bolts.

Note: Replacing the bolt with a lower grade, or smaller

Equipment Damage Risk:

Replacing the bolt with a higher grade can result in marker damage.

size, can result in nuisance shears.

Figure 99

Marker Transport Carrier

Figure 100

Marker Shear Bolt

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Marker Disk

Refer to Figure 101

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

Materials Clean-Out

Main Box Seed Meter Clean-Out

Refer to Figure 102, which depicts the seed cup door handle in a normal operating position.

1. Set the Seed Rate Handle to zero (0) for the section

2. Position a tarp or bucket under each row or set of

3. At the seed cup for that row, pull the door handle

4. Open the main seed box and use a small brush to

5. Wash out the seed box with high pressure water.

It is not necessary to operate the seed meter drive shaft for clean-out. With the Seed Rate set to zero, nothing moves inside the seed cups; however, an inspection of the ﬂutes for excess wear and damage does require shaft rotation.

Set the Seed Rate Handles to 100. With openers raised, the seed meter jackshaft can be slowly turned by one person with a7⁄8inch (22 mm) open-end wrench, while another inspects the ﬂutes from the open seed boxes.

of the drill to be cleaned out. This moves the seed cup sprockets out of the seed path.

rows to be cleaned out.

out of the operating detent range, and swing it down to position .

sweep seed toward seed cups set to clean-out. If seed does not ﬂow freely, inspect seed cup, hose and seed tubes for obstructions.

Figure 101

Marker Bearing and Cap

Figure 102

Seed Cup Clean-out

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Fertilizer Box Clean-Out

After applying fertilizer, clean drill boxes as soon as possible. Fertilizers often contain chemicals corrosive to metal.

Refer to Figure 103

With a small scoop or can, remove as much fertilizer as possible from drill boxes.

Clean-out releases material across the entire length of a section box. Have collection equipment prepared.

Release all clean-out latches on a drill section, and open clean-out door. Leave door open until after washout.

Refer to Figure 103

Wash inside of drill boxes with water under high pressure. To aid clean out, lift vinyl dew shield and spray into fertilizer trays (with clean-out door open).

Let drill boxes dry before closing clean-out doors.

Small Seeds Box Clean-Out

1. Open box lid and scoop out as much seed as possible.

2. To recover remaining seed, place a collection tarp under the small seeds tubes at the openers.

3. Raise drill.

4. Set Small Seeds rate handles to 100.

5. Rotate calibration crank or end wheel until no seed ﬂows.

6. If a vacuum cleaner is available,remove any residual seed from top of meters.i

Figure 103

A Fertilizer Clean-out Latch

Figure 104

Dew Shield at Openings

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Seed Flap Replacement

Current Solid Flap Replacement

Refer to Figure 105

To replace a seed ﬂap , use needle nose pliers or similar tool to grasp “T” top of ﬂap. Pull upward to remove ﬂap from metal bracket .

Push new seed ﬂap down through metal bracket until ﬂap snaps into place with “T” top resting on top of bracket.

If a seed ﬁrmer is also installed, it may be necessary to shorten the ﬂap.

Older Split Flap Replacement

Refer to Figure 106

To replace an older split-style seed ﬂap use a needle nose or similar tool and squeeze the tabs together. Pull plastic seed ﬂap down out of metal bracket .

Push new seed ﬂap up through metal bracket until

tabs on seed ﬂap snap in place.

3 5

Figure 105

Solid Seed Tube Flap

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Split Seed Tube Flap

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Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance

Intervals

Multi-purpose spray lubricant

Multi-purpose grease lubricant

Multi-purpose oil lubricant

Inspection

34208

(operating hours)

at which service is required

Opener Frame Pivots

2 zerks on center section, 1 zerk each wing section; 4 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges at pivot ends.

Gauge Wheel Opener Frame Pivots

1 zerk each gauge wheel pivot; 2 total Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity: Until grease emerges at pivot ends.

Box Frame Pivots

2 zerks each pivot; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity: Until grease emerges.

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Telescoping Drive Shaft

2 zerks Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity: Until grease emerges.

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Drive Shaft Clutches

2 zerks each of 3 clutches; 6 total Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity: Until grease emerges Also smear grease on clutch engagement.

Marker Hinge Pivots (Option)

1 zerk at mount pivot, 1 zerk and 1st to 2nd section pivot, 1 zerk at 2nd section to arm pivot; 3 or 6 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges at pivot ends

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Fertilizer Shaft Bearings (Option)

1 zerk each bearing, 2 per shaft; 6 total Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity: Until resistance is felt

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Small Seeds Shaft Bearings (Option)

1 zerk each bearing, 2 per shaft; 6 total Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity: Until grease emerges

Tire Pressures and Wheel Bolt Torque

2 lift-assist tires, 2 gauge wheel tires

Check tire pressures and wheel bolts more frequently on a new implement, and with new tires. Check tire pressures before making any level adjustments, and whenever there are application problems. See page 103 for tire pressures.

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Felt Barrier Seals (Option)

1 seal at each shaft end, 2 per shaft; 6 total Type of Lubrication: Oil

Quantity: Soak seal

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Transport Lift Pivots

2 zerks inside pivot Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity: Until grease emerges at pivot ends

Transport Axle

2 zerks Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity: Until grease emerges

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Mainframe Pivots

2 zerks each pivot; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease

Quantity: Until grease emerges On newer drills, these zerks are served by a grease bank

on the top of the wing. On older drills, these zerks are more accessible with the drill folded.

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Seed Cup Drive Shaft Sprocket

2 sliding sprockets; one each side Type of Lubrication: Oil Quantity: Coat thoroughly

Movethe Seed Rate adjustment handle back and forth to get oil into the square bore. Perform this with seed box empty, or handle may be difﬁcult to set to 100.

Gauge Wheel Chain

As Required

1 chain per gauge wheel; 2 total Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube

Quantity: Coat thoroughly Slack:1⁄2inch (13 mm) in top span

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Clutch to Seed Jackshaft Chain

As Required

1 chain per section; 3 total Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube

Quantity: Coat thoroughly Slack:1⁄4inch (7 mm) in top span

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Seed Jackshaft to Meter Shaft Chain

As Required

1 chain per section; 3 total Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube

Quantity: Coat thoroughly Slack:1⁄2inch (13 mm) in top span

To remove slack, loosen bolts securing adjacent bearing ﬂangette. Move ﬂangette to obtain desired slack, and tighten bolts.

Clutch Shaft to Fertilizer Range Chain

As Required

Option: 1 chain per section; 3 total Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube

Quantity: Coat thoroughly Slack:1⁄4inch (7 mm) in top span

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Fertilizer Range to Jackshaft Chain

As Required

Option: 1 chain per section; 3 total Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube

Quantity: Coat thoroughly Slack:1⁄4inch (6 mm) in top span

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Fertilizer Jackshaft to Meter Shaft Chain

As Required

Option: 1 chain per section; 3 total Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube

Quantity: Coat thoroughly Slack:1⁄2inch (13 mm) in top span

Small Seeds Drive Chains (Option)

As Required

2 chain3 per section; 6 total Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube

Quantity: Coat thoroughly Slack:

⁄2inch (13 mm) in top span of long chain

⁄4inch (7 mm) in longest span of ﬁnal drive chain

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Great Plains 3S-4000HDF Operator Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Operator Manual

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information

Look for Safety Symbol

Be Aware of Signal Words

Prepare for Emergencies

Be Familiar with Safety Decals

Use Safety Chains

Wear Protective Equipment (PPE)

Avoid High Pressure Fluids

Keep Riders Off Machinery

Use Safety Lights and Devices

Tires Not a Step

Remain Clear of Overhead Lines

Transport Machinery Safely

Handle Chemicals Properly

Shutdown and Storage

Tire Safety

Practice Safe Maintenance

Safety At All Times

Safety Decals

Danger: Cannot Read English

Danger: Possible Chemical Hazard

Warning: Falling Hazard

Warning: Negative Tongue Weight

Warning: Pinch/Crush Hazard

Warning: Excessive Speed Hazard

Warning: High Pressure Fluid

Warning: Marker Pinch Point

Warning: Overhead Marker

Warning: Transport Locks

Caution: General

Caution: Tires Not A Step

Caution: 60 PSI Tire Pressure

Caution: 60 PSI Tire Pressure

Introduction

Document Family

Description of Unit

Intended Usage

Models Covered

Using This Manual

Owner Assistance

Product Support

Preparation and Setup

Pre-Setup Checklist

Hitching

Electrical Connections

Hydraulic Hose Hookup

Color Coded Hose Handles

Older Color Hose Ties

Check Drill Level

Setting the Bypass Valve

Tractors with Open Center Hydraulics

Tractors with Pressure Compensating Closed Center Hydraulics (PC Closed)

Tractors with Load Sensing Closed Center Hydraulics (LS Closed) or Pressure Flow Compensating (PFC) Systems

Scraper Installation

Marker Setup

Operating Instructions

General Description

Pre-Start Checklist

Raising and Lowering Openers

Opener Lock Up

Lock Up Openers

Unlock Openers

Folding

Raising Drill (Transport Lift)

Transport Lift

Transport

Tractor Requirements

Marker Transportation

Transport Checklist

Lowering Drill (Transport Lift)

Transport Lower

Unfolding

Folding and Unfolding Quick Reference

To Fold Drill for Transport