Great Plains 8030P Operator Manual

Operator’s Manual

60303P and 80303P

Three-Point Planter

Model Serial No.

60303P F1079 and Earlier

80303P G1021 and Earlier

Manufacturing, Inc.

P.O. Box 5060 ● Salina, Kansas 67402-5060

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General Information

General Information

Important Notice

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publica­tion “as is” without warranty of any kind, either
expressed or implied, while every precaution has been
taken in the preparation of this manual, Great Plains
Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors
or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damag­es resulting from the use of the information contained
herein. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the
right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This

publication describes the state of this product at the time
of its publication, and may not reflect the product at all
times in the future.

Printed in the United States of America.

For your convenience, record your serial number, model
number and the date purchased in the spaces provided
below. Have this information before you when calling a
Great Plains Authorized Dealer.

This Operator’s Manual applies to the 6-Row/8-Row 3-Point Planter listed below:

401-001A 6-Row 30" Planter

401-002A 8-Row 30" Planter

Owner’s Information

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Section 1 Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

General Operation & Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tire Handling & Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Agricultural Chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Section 2 Planter Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Initial Preparation of the Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tractor Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Attaching the Planter to the Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Leveling the Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Section 3 Row Unit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Finger Pickup Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Seed Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chemical Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Seed and Chemical Meter Drive Adjustments . . . 9

Down Force Springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Row Unit Mounted Coulter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Depth Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1 x 12 Closing Wheel Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . 11

Closing Disk Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Seed Lok . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Section 4 Adjusting Planting Rates . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Planting Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adjusting Granular Chemical Rates . . . . . . . . . . 15

Planting Rates for Finger Pickup Corn Meters. . 16

Granular Chemical Rate Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Section 5 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Finger Pickup Corn Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Section 6 Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Section 7 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Finger Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Spreader and Scraper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Gauge Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Shear Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Chain Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Outside Scrapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Chain Routing Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Maintenance & Lubrication Record . . . . . . . . . . 29

Section 8 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Section 9 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Torque Values Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Metric Conversion Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Section 10 Attachments & Options. . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Section 11 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Using this Manual

Using this Manual

For your safety and to help in developing a better under­standing of your equipment we highly recommend that
you read the operator sections of this manual. Reading
these sections not only provides valuable training but
also familiarizes you with helpful information and its lo-

Introduction

This manual has been prepared to instruct you in the
safe and efficient operation of your 6-Row/8-Row 3­Point Planter. Read and follow all instructions and safety
precautions carefully.

Read and follow all instructions and safety precautions
carefully.

The parts on your 6-Row/8-Row 3-Point Planter have
been specially designed and should only be replaced
with genuine Great Plains parts. Therefore, should your
6-Row/8-Row 3-Point Planter require replacement parts
go to your Great Plains Dealer.

The right hand and left hand as used throughout this
manual is determined by facing in the direction the ma­chine will travel when in use unless otherwise stated.

Serial Number

The serial number plate is located on the left hand side
of the upper hitch plate. It is suggested that the serial
number and purchase date also be recorded for your
convenience in the space provided on the checklist
page at the beginning of this manual.

The serial number provides important information about
your Planter and may be required to obtain the correct
replacement part. Always use the serial number and
model number when sending correspondence or when
ordering parts from your Great Plains Dealer.

cation. The parts sections are for reference only and
don’t require cover to cover reading. After reviewing
your manual store it in a dry, easily accessible location
for future reference.

safety precautions 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.

Watch for the following safety notations through­out your Operators Manual:

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DANGER!

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.

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WARNING!

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

CAUTION!

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The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates that there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra

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NOTE: Indicates a special point of information which
requires your attention.

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Section 1 Safety Rules

Section 1 Safety Rules

Most accidents are the result of negligence and care­lessness, usually caused by failure of the operator to
follow simple but necessary safety precautions. The fol­lowing safety precautions are suggested to help prevent
such accidents. The safe operation of any machinery is
a big concern to consumers and manufactures. Your
3-Point Planter has been designed with many built-in
safety features. However, no one should operate this
product before carefully reading this Operators Manual.

General Operation & Repair

1. Practice safety by always thinking before acting.

2. Never allow the planter to be operated by anyone who is
unfamiliar with the operation of all functions of the unit.
All operators should read and thoroughly understand the
instructions given in this manual prior to moving the
unit.

3. Make sure safety rules are understood before operating
machine or tractor.

4. Never permit any persons other than the operator to ride
on the tractor.

5. Regulate your speed to the field conditions, maintaining
complete control at all times.

6. Always lower the implement and shut off the tractor en­gine before making any adjustments.

7. After repairing or adjusting, make sure all tools and
parts are removed from the implement before attempting
to operate it.

8. Never work under a raised planter.

9. Do not grease or oil machine while it is in operation.

10. Loose fitting clothing should not be worn as it may catch
in moving parts.

11. Never attempt to operate the implement unless you are in
the driver’s seat.

12. Never dismount from a moving tractor.

13. Do not leave the tractor or the implement unattended
with the engine running.

14. Do not stand between the tractor and the implement dur­ing hitching.

15. Always make sure there are no persons near the planter
when the marker assemblies are in operation.

16. Watch for obstructions such as wires, tree limbs etc.,
when folding markers.

17. disk edges are sharp! Be careful when working in this area.

18. Detach and store implements in an area where children
normally do not play. Stabilize implements by using suit­able supports and block wheels.

19. If a hydraulic leak develops, correct it immediately. Es­caping hydraulic oil can have extremely high pressure. A
stream of high pressure oil may easily penetrate the skin
as with modern needless vaccination equipment - but
with the exception that hydraulic fluid may cause blood

poisoning. It is imperative that the connections are tight
and that all lines and pipes are in good condition. If an
injury is caused by the escaping hydraulic fluid, see doc­tor at once!

20. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to detect leaks of hy­draulic oil under pressure.

21. Be sure to relieve all hydraulic pressure before disconnec­tion any lines or pipes between the implement and the trac­tor hydraulic system. Keep all guards and shields in place.

Transporting

1. Use good judgement when transporting tractor imple­ments on the highway. Always maintain complete control
of the machine.

2. Limit transport speed to 20 mph. Transport only with a
farm tractor of sufficient size and horse power. (See
“Section 2 Planter Operation” on page 6)

3. Always make sure “Slow Moving Vehicle” emblem, and
reflectors are in place and visible prior to transporting
the machine on public roads.

4. Know your state and local laws concerning highway
safety and regulations. Comply with these laws when
transporting machinery.

Tire Handling & Repair

1. Tire changing can be dangerous and should be pre­formed by trained personnel using the correct tools and
equipment.

2. Do not re-inflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously
under inflated. Have it checked by qualified personnel.

3. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel han­dling equipment adequate for the weight involved.

Agricultural Chemicals

1. Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Always select
the correct chemical for the job. Improper usage of fer­tilizers, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and pesti­cides could cause injury to all living things.

2. Always read instructions supplied by the manufactures
before opening chemical containers. Read and follow in­structions supplied by the chemical manufacturer care­fully before each use.

3. Apply the same precautions when adjusting, servicing,
cleaning, or storing the planter as you would when put­ting chemicals into the planter.

4. Inform anyone who may come in contact with chemicals,
or a planter with chemicals, of any potential hazard or
safety precaution that should be observed.

5. Avoid inhaling smoke from any type of chemical fire.

6. Store or dispose of all unused chemicals as specified by
the chemical manufacturer.

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Section 1 Safety Rules

Safety Decals

1. Your 3-Point Planter comes equipped with all safety de­cals in place. They were designed to help you safely op­erate your planter. Read and follow their directions.

2. Keep safety decals clean and legible.

3. Replace all damaged or missing safety decals. To order
new safety decals go to your Great Plains Dealer and refer
to the parts section for safety decal package part number.

4. Replace these decals whenever they become worn or un­readable. See the parts section for the correct location of
these decals. To install new safety decals:

a. Clean the area the decal is to be placed

b. Peel backing from the decal. Press firmly on to

surface being careful not to cause air bubbles under
the decal.

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818-003C

Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem

818-230C

Red Reflectors

818-229C

Amber Reflectors

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CAU-

AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS CAN BE
DANGEROUS. IMPROPER SELECTION OR
USE CAN SERIOUSLY INJURE PERSONS,
ANIMALS, PLANTS, SOIL OR OTHER
PROPERTY. BE SAFE. SELECT
THE RIGHT CHEMICAL FOR THE JOB. HANDLE
IT WITH CARE. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
ON THE CONTAINER LABEL.
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO
PREVENT EXPOSURE. PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT IS TO BE
WORN. REFER TO THE OWNERS MANUAL
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROTECTIVE

818-323C

Ag Chemicals Caution

(Located inside the chemical lid)

CAU-

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- Read Operator’s Manual before
operating planter

- Stand clear when folding and
unfolding markers

- Stand clear when raising and
lowering planter

- Keep hands and clothing away
from moving chains and sprockets

- Never ride on the planter

- Always lower or properly support
the planter before servicing

- Escaping hydraulic fluid can
cause serious injury.

818-399C

818-323C

818-399C

Planter Operational Cautions

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WARNING

20 MPH MAX.

TRANSPORT SPEED

EXCEEDING 20 MPH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE

CONTROL AND/OR IMPLEMENT DAMAGE

818-188C

Transport Speed Warning

818-188C

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Section 2 Planter Operation

Section 2 Planter Operation

The following section was written to provide general in­formation on the planter and tractor operation.

Initial Preparation of the Planter

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Lubricate the planter and markers as shown in

“Section 6 Lubrication” on page 24.

• Check the tires for proper inflation, refer to the Tire In-

flation Chart in "Section 9 Specifications" on
page 33.

• Check the chains for proper tension and alignment as

shown in "Section 7 Maintenance" on page 28.

• Perform all beginning of season and daily planter ser-

vice as discussed in “Section 8 Storage” on
page 30.

• Check over the planter and replace worn or damaged

parts before going to the field.

• All nuts, bolts and screws should be checked per the

Torque Value Chart in "Section 9 Specifications" on
page 33.

• The legs of the cotter pins should be spread.
Tractor Preparation

Recommended Tractor Horsepower

Minium required draw bar horsepower for field work

6-row planter 60 - 90 HP

8-row planter 80 - 120 HP

2. Adjust the tractor lower lift links to maximize lifting
height.

NOTE: To keep the planter level make sure that the
lower lift links are adjusted evenly.

Set the tractor sway blocks to minimize side sway.
Position the lift controls in float position.

3. Back the tractor up to the planter. Align the lower
links with the lower hitch holes on the planter. Insert
the hitch pins and the spacers, supplied with the
planter, according to the category of your tractor,
Figure 2-1. Lock the pins in place.

4. There are two holes on the planter for the upper
hitch point. The the tractor’s top link should be at­tached in the lower hole for Category II, see Figure
2-1. Some Category II quick couplers and all Cate­gory III top links should be attached in the upper hole,
Figure 2-1. To attach the top link some adjustment
may be required.

5. Raise the planter and look for any interference while
standing between the planter row units. Remove the
pin holding the parking stand and raise the stands to
the transport position. Put the pin in the lowest hole
in each stand, see Figure 2-1. Never work under a
raised Planter.

6. On level ground, lower the planter onto the gauge
wheels. If the planter is not level see Leveling the
Planter page 7.

NOTE: The tractor must have adequate 3 point hitch
lift capacity to lift the machine weight, attachments,
seeds and dry chemicals. Shipping weights, (refer to
“Section 9 Specifications” on page 31), do not in­clude seed, dry chemicals or optional attachments.

For tractor front end stability additional tractor ballast
may be required. Add front ballast according to your
tractor's operator’s manual.

Attaching the Planter to the Tractor

For the planter to function properly, attach the planter to
the tractor in the following manner.

1. Set the tractor wheels at double the planter row
spacing. Example: For a planter with 30" rows the
front and rear wheels should be set at 60" center to
center. This prevents soil compaction on the rows.
On hillsides andsteep slopes set the wheels as wide
as possible for maximum stability.

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Hitch on Planter

Figure 2-1

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Transporting

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The planter should never be transported faster than
20 miles per hour!

Before transporting the planter, check and practice the
following items:

CAUTION!

•The planter can be transported with full boxes of seed.

It is best NOT to because the extra weight increases
the chances for problems on the road. Do not exceed

20 miles per hour.

NOTE: In order to maintain steering control, ballast
may need to be added to tractor front end. To deter­mine the amount of ballast required refer to your trac­tor’s operator manual.

•Check to see that the gauge tires on the planter have

the proper inflation as listed in the Tire Inflation Chart
in "Section 9 Specifications" on page 33.

•Comply with all Federal, State and Local Safety Laws

when traveling on public roads.

•Remember, the planter is wider than the tractor and

extreme care must be taken to allow for safe clear­ance.

Leveling the Planter

The planter must be level for the row units to function
correctly. Before leveling the planter check tire pres­sures as specified in the Tire Inflation Chart in “Section
9 Specifications” on page 31.

Adjust the lower links on the tractor to level the planter
side to side. It is best to adjust the links evenly before the
planter is attached to the tractor.

After setting the row units to the proper planting depth in

the field, stop the tractor on flat ground with the planter
lowered. Check the front-to-back level of the planter.
The bottom of the frame tube should be parallel to the
ground. If this is not parallel, adjust the upper link on the
tractor accordingly. See Figure 2-3.

If the row unit arms are not parallel to the ground, the
gauge wheel modules must be adjusted equally. Mea­sure the vertical distance between the front pivot and

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Gauge Wheel Module Adjustment

Figure 2-2

rear pivot of a row unit arm, see Figure 2-2. This is the
amount that the gauge wheel needs to be adjusted.
Raise the planter and loosen the jam nut (A) on the
wheel module. To lower the planter, turn the nut (B) at
the opposite end of the link counter-clockwise and clock­wise to raise the planter, see Figure 2-2. Tighten the jam
nut after reaching the desired wheel location.

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Never work under the planter while in the raised position.

WARNING!

Leveling the Planter

Figure 2-3

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Section 3 Row Unit Operation

Section 3 Row Unit Operation

Finger Pickup Meter

This planter is equipped with a 12 finger mechanical
corn meter see Figure 3-1. Refer to the Planter Rate for
Finger Pickup CornMeter chart in “Section 4 Adjusting
Planting Rates” on page 14 for adjusting the planting
rates and sprocket combinations.

IMPORTANT: To extend the life and maximize efficien­cy of the finger pickup meter, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of
powdered graphite on top of the seeds in the hopper,
see Figure 3-2. The graphite will work its way down to
lubricate the meter mechanism.

For more information on the meter, see “Section 5

Troubleshooting” on page 23 & “Section 7 Mainte­nance” on page 26.

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Finger Pickup

Meter

Figure 3-1

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Graphite Applied To

Top Of Seeds

Figure 3-2

Meter Clutches

To disengage either the seed hopper clutch or the chem­ical hopper clutch pull the knob and rotate 30 degrees
clockwise or counter-clockwise until the points on the
hex shaft align with the indentations in the end of the
drive hub then release knob. See Figure 3-3.

To engage the clutches, pull and rotate the knob until the
shaft aligns with the drive hub then release.

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Disengage Meter Clutch

Figure 3-3

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Seed Hopper

The row unit is equipped with one 2-bushel translucent
seed hopper.

Before filling the seed hopper, clear it of foreign objects.
After filling the hopper with clean seeds always replace
the hopper lid. Operating with the lids attached prevents
objects from entering the hopper and also aids in keep­ing out moisture.

Empty the contents of the hopper periodically to avoid
the collection of dirt and other materials. To remove the
hopper, disengage the meter drive clutch and the hop­per latch, see arrows Figure 3-4.

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Meter Clutch, Latch & Seed Hopper

Figure 3-4

Chemical Hopper

The optional chemical hopper comes in 2 versions:

• 1 chemical meter and an 80 lb. capacity translucent

hopper

• 2 chemical meters and 1 divider that separates the 80

lb. hopper into 2 compartments - approximately 40 lbs.
each.

Before filling the chemical hopper(s) clear it/them of for­eign objects. After filling the hopper(s) replace the
hopper(s) lid(s). Operating with the lids attached pre­vents objects from entering the hopper and also aids in
keeping out moisture

Meter Clutch, Latch & Chemical Hopper

Figure 3-5

Empty the contents of the hopper(s) periodically to avoid
the collection of dirt and other materials. To remove the
hopper(s), disengage the meter drive clutch and the 2
latch pins at the front of the hopper, see Figure 3-5.

Seed and Chemical
Meter Drive Adjustments

The alignment between the meter clutch and the input
shaft is important. If there is misalignment the meter will
not function properly. Excessive wear and damage can
also occur to the meter housings. When replacing the
meter the vertical and horizontal alignment should be
checked.

Check for Vertical Alignment (Refer to Figure 3-6):

1. Latch the appropriate hopper into place on the sup­port.

2. The roll pin in the end of meter input shaft should be
centered (equal distances of the roll pin should pro­trude from both sides of the shaft).

3. Rotate the input shaft so that the roll pin is vertical.

4. Rotate the drive coupler so that the slots are vertical.

5. Release the clutch to engage the drive coupler with
the input shaft.

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Vertical Alignment

Figure 3-6

If the alignment is correct the coupler will engage with
the shaft freely and the roll pin will extend equally on
each side of the coupler. Disengage the clutch and
check the horizontal alignment.

Check for Horizontal Alignment (Refer to Figure 3-7):

1. Latch the appropriate hopper into place on the hop­per support.

2. The roll pin in the end of meter input shaft should be
centered (equal distances of the roll pin should pro­trude from both sides of the shaft).

3. Rotate the input shaft so that the roll pin is horizon­tal.

4. Rotate the drive coupler so that the slots are hori­zontal.

5. Release the clutch to engage the drive coupler with
the input shaft.

To adjust alignment:

• With the hopper in place loosen the two 5/16" nuts.

• Engage the clutch to the meter input shaft.

• Align clutch with shaft and tighten 5/16" nuts to torque

values in the Specifications section.

Down Force Row

Standard Spring Package

The standard down force spring package, consists of 2
non-adjustable springs applying approximately
90 lbs. of down force.

Optional Medium and Heavy Duty Spring Package

The medium and heavy duty spring packages consist of
2 or 4 adjustable springs, respectively.The medium duty
package can be adjusted from approximately 100 to 200
lbs. down force. The heavy duty package can be adjust­ed from approximately 200 to 400 lbs. of down force.

Spring Adjustments

• All spring adjustments must be made with the planter

in the fully raised position.

NOTE: The maximum down force stated before is
reached when the parallel arms are all the way up.

• The spring package is adjustable from 90 lbs. to 325

lbs. of down force when the parallel arms are horizon­tal. Consult the Down Force Pressure Chart on
page 11 to obtain the desired down force.

NOTE: To adjust the spring tension, lift the plunger by
pulling up on the roll pin handle and sliding the handle
adjustment assembly into the appropriate hole, see
Figure 3-8.

• Two springs can be purchased at your Great Plains

Dealer to make the medium duty package into a heavy
duty package or two springs can be removed from the
heavy duty package to make a medium duty package.
Add or subtract springs by removing the cotter key at
the end of the spring pivot rod. Slide the rod inward to
add or remove a spring from each side. Then attach or
remove the other spring end on the hex bar support.
Reinstall the spring rod and snap ring on each side.

Horizontal Alignment

Figure 3-7

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