Great Plains ADC2350BE Operator Manual

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Operator Manual

ADC2350, ADC2350E,

ADC2350B and ADC2350BE

Air Drill Carts

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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Important Safety Information ......................................1

Safety Decals .................................................................6

Introduction ................................................................15

Air Cart Document Family ............................................15

Description of Unit ........................................................ 15

Intended Usage ........................................................16

Using This Manual........................................................16

Definitions................................................................. 16

Owner Assistance ........................................................17

Preparation and Setup ............................................... 18

Pre-Setup Checklist......................................................18

Installing Seed Monitor Terminal..................................18

Cart Drive System ........................................................19

Cart Sprocket Setup .................................................19

Hitching ........................................................................20

ADC2350/E Hitching.................................................20

ADC2350B/BE Hitching............................................ 20

ADC2350/E “Pull Between” Hitching ........................21

Hitching ADC2350/E to Tractor ............................21

Make ADC2350/E Seed Hose Connections .........22

Make ADC2350/E Electrical Connections ............23

Make ADC2350/E Hydraulic Connections............24

Fan Priority ...........................................................24

ADC2350/E Hydraulic Hookup .............................24

Fan Priority ...........................................................25

Sump First and Last .............................................25

ADC2350/E Hydraulic Hookup .............................25

Hitching ADC2350B/BE to Leading Drill................... 26

Make ADC2350B/BE Seed Hose Connections ....26

Make ADC2350B/BE Electrical Connections .......27

Make ADC2350B/BE Hydraulic Connections .......27

Fan Priority ...........................................................27

Set Up the Implement............................................... 28

ADC2350B/BE Older Style Hoses With Color Ties ..

Fan Priority ...........................................................28

Setup Seed Monitor for Air Drill....................................29

Row Setup Data .......................................................29

Row Spacing and Swath ......................................29

CTA4000 Air Drill Implement ................................29

CTA4000HD Air Drill Implement...........................29

NTA3010 Air Drill Implement ................................30

NTA3510 Air Drill Implement................................ 30

3N-4010HDA Air Drill Implement ......................... 30

Operating Instructions .............................................. 31

General Description ..................................................... 31

Pre-Start Checklist ....................................................... 31

Walkboard Ladders...................................................... 32

Ladder Operation ..................................................... 32

Removing the Right Ladder ..................................... 32

Hopper Lids.................................................................. 33

Lid Opening.............................................................. 33

Lid Closing ............................................................... 33

Strainer..................................................................... 34

Meter Doors ................................................................. 35

Meter Door Opening................................................. 35

Meter Door Closing .................................................. 35

Meter Hand Crank........................................................ 36

Installing Crank ........................................................ 36

Operating the Hand Crank ....................................... 36

Drive Chain Lockout..................................................... 37

Locking Out for Transport ........................................ 37

Disengaging Lockout................................................ 37

Auger Operations......................................................... 38

Deploying Auger....................................................... 38

Auger Hydraulic Controls ......................................... 39

Diverter Valve....................................................... 39

Auger Direction Valve .......................................... 39

Storing Auger ........................................................... 40

Auger Swing Arm ..................................................... 40

Transport...................................................................... 41

Minimum Towing Vehicle ......................................... 41

Pre-Transport Checklist ........................................... 43

Monitor Material Configuration..................................... 43

Loading Material .......................................................... 44

Cart Diverter Valve................................................... 45

Unloading the Cart ....................................................... 47

Unloading Front Hopper........................................... 49

Unloading Rear Hopper ........................................... 50

Unloading Closeout.................................................. 52

Field Operations........................................................... 53

Single Hopper Operation.......................................... 53

Fan Speed................................................................ 53

Final Field Checklist ................................................. 54

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 in the future.

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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, Ver ti-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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Planting Sequence................................................... 54

Planting .................................................................... 54

Parking......................................................................... 54

Storage ........................................................................ 55

Adjustments ............................................................... 56

Setting Material Rates.................................................. 56

Check Drive System ................................................ 56

Check Flute Shaft Type ........................................... 57

Find Your Chart and Rate ........................................ 58

Target Rate Adjustments ..................................... 58

Monitor Material Configuration................................. 58

Meter Rate Adjustment ............................................ 60

Seed Meter Final Drive Range............................. 61

Setting Variable Rate Gearbox ............................ 61

Meter Calibration.................................................. 62

Calibration Procedure .......................................... 62

Changing Meter Flutes................................................. 66

Fan Speed Adjustment ................................................ 68

Hydraulic Fan Start-Up ............................................ 68

Recommended Fan Speeds ................................ 68

Implement Lift Switch Adjustment................................ 69

CTA4000 and CTA4000HD Lift Switch .................... 69

NTA3010 and NTA3510 Lift Switch ......................... 69

3N-4010HDA Lift Switch .......................................... 69

Clutch Lock-Up ............................................................ 70

Troubleshooting......................................................... 71

Maintenance and Lubrication....................................74

Chain Slack ..................................................................75

Hub Chain.................................................................75

Clutch Input Chain ....................................................75

Gearbox Input Chains...............................................76

Chain Maintenance...................................................76

Problem Clean-Outs .....................................................77

Removing Meter Box ................................................77

Hopper Entry ................................................................78

Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance .....................80

Options ........................................................................84

Appendix .....................................................................87

Specifications and Capacities.......................................87

Tire Inflation Chart ........................................................87

Torque Values Chart ....................................................88

Chain Routing...............................................................89

Hydraulic Diagrams ......................................................90

ADC2350/E Hydraulic Diagram (S/N A1157T-) ........90

ADC2350/E Hydraulic Circuits..................................90

ADC2350/E Hydraulic Circuits..................................91

ADC2350/E Hydraulic Fan (S/N A1157T-) ...............92

ADC2350B/BE Hydraulic Diagram (S/N A1157T-) ...94

ADC2350B/BE Hydraulic Fan (S/N A1157T-)...........96

Warranty .......................................................................98

Index ............................................................................99

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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 indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

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

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.

Be Familiar with Safety Decals

▲ Read and understand “Safety Decals” on page 6,

thoroughly.

▲ Read all instructions noted on the decals.

▲ Keep decals clean. Replace damaged, faded and illegible

decals.

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Avoid High Pressure Fluids

Escaping ﬂuid under pressure can penetrate the skin, causing serious injury.

▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting

hydraulic lines.

▲ Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to

check for suspected leaks.

▲ Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when

working with hydraulic systems.

▲ If an accident occurs, seek immediate medical attention

from a health care provider familiar with this type of injury.

Use A Safety Chain

▲ Use a safety chain to help control drawn machinery should

it separate from tractor drawbar.

▲ Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than

the gross weight of towed machinery.

▲ Attach chain to tractor drawbar support or other speciﬁed

anchor location. Allow only enough slack in chain to permit turning.

▲ Replace chain if any links or end ﬁttings are broken,

stretched or damaged.

▲ Do not use safety chain for towing.

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 air cart and drill.

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Check for Overhead Lines

Seed auger or drill markers contacting overhead electrical lines can introduce lethal voltage levels on air cart, drill and tractor frames. A person touching almost any metal part can complete the circuit to ground, resulting in serious injury or death. At higher voltages, electrocution can occur without direct contact.

▲ Avoid overhead lines during seed loading, unloading and

marker operations.

Transport Machinery Safely

Maximum transport speed for air cart is 20 mph (32 km/h). Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset.

▲ Latch auger.

▲ Do not tow a load that weighs more than 1.5 times the

weight of the tractor.

▲ Do not exceed 20 mph (32 km/h). Never travel at a speed

which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes.

▲ Comply with national, regional and local laws.

▲ Follow your tractor manual recommendations for maximum

hitch loads. Insufﬁcient weight on tractor steering wheels will result in loss of control.

▲ Carry reﬂectors or ﬂags to mark air cart and drill in case of

breakdown on the road.

▲ Keep clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions

when transporting. Refer to transport dimensions under “Speciﬁcations and Capacities” on page 87.

Wear Protective Equipment

▲ Wear protective clothing and equipment.

▲ Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid

loose-ﬁtting clothing.

▲ Because prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause

hearing impairment or hearing loss, wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.

▲ Because operating equipment safely requires your full

attention, avoid wearing entertainment headphones while operating machinery.

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Handle Chemicals Properly

Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and property.

▲ Do not use liquid treatments with air cart.

▲ Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions.

▲ Wear protective clothing.

▲ Handle all chemicals with care.

▲ Avoid inhaling smoke from any type of chemical ﬁre.

▲ Never drain, rinse or wash dispensers within 100 feet of a

freshwater source, nor at a car wash.

▲ Store or dispose of unused chemicals as speciﬁed by

chemical manufacturer.

▲ Dispose of empty chemical containers properly. Laws

generally require power rinsing or rinsing three times, followed by perforation of the container to prevent re-use.

Conﬁned Space

Once used for hazardous fertilizers, or seeds with hazardous treatments, your hoppers may become “permit-required conﬁned spaces” under applicable statutes, regulations, insurance rules or business policy. The ladder provided in the hoppers is for escape, not routine entry.

▲ A hopper that is full or merely appears full can be an

entrapment hazard. You can sink entirely into the grain, or into a void, and suffocate in a matter of seconds. Grain bridges and crusts are especially dangerous.

▲ When hazardous fumes are present, you can be quickly

overcome even with the hopper lid open.

▲ Do not enter a hopper for material loading, material

unloading, hopper cleaning or meter maintenance.

▲ Clean hopper by power washing from outside hopper top.

▲ Perform meter maintenance by removing meters from

bottom of empty hopper.

▲ If obstruction removal or repair requires hopper entry, have

the work performed by a team trained in conﬁned space procedures. See “Hopper Entry” on page 78.

Shutdown and Storage

▲ Clean out and safely store or dispose of residual chemicals.

▲ Secure air cart using blocks and the stand provided.

▲ Store in an area where children normally do not play.

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Practice Safe Maintenance

▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools

and equipment. Refer to this manual for additional information.

▲ Work in a clean, dry area.

▲ Put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove key before

performing maintenance.

▲ Make sure all moving parts have stopped and all system

pressure is relieved.

▲ Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before servicing or

adjusting electrical systems or before welding on cart.

▲ 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.

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.

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 air cart and drill functions.

▲ Operate machinery from the driver’s seat only.

▲ Do not leave air cart unattended with tractor engine

running.

▲ Do not dismount a moving tractor. Dismounting a moving

tractor could cause serious injury or death.

▲ Do not stand between the tractor and air cart during

hitching.

▲ Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power-driven

parts.

▲ Wear snug-ﬁtting clothing to avoid entanglement with

moving parts.

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Safety Decals

Safety Reﬂectors and Decals

Your air cart comes equipped with all lights, safety reﬂectors and decals in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your air cart.

▲ 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.

818-055C

Slow Moving Vehicle Reﬂector

ADC2350/E: On the back of the aft hopper, frame center; 1 total

ADC2350B/BE: On the back face of the fan air manifold; 1 total

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838-266C

Red Reﬂectors

ADC2350/E: On the outside corners of aft hopper frame; 2 total

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ADC2350B/BE: On rear face of rear hopper, top outside corners; 2 total

838-265C

Amber Reﬂectors

Front and outside leading corner of front hopper, outside rear corner of rear hopper; 6 total

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838-267C

Daytime Reﬂectors

ADC2350/E: On the outside corners of aft hopper frame, just inside red reﬂectors; 2 total

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ADC2350B/BE: On the rear face of the rear hopper, lower edge just outside hold-down straps; 2 total

818-557C

Danger: Cannot Read English

ADC2350/E: On top of left draw bar near hitch, 1 total

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ADC2350B/BE: On side of left frame near caster pivot, 1 total

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818-624C

Danger: Hitch Crushing Hazard

ADC2350/E: On the left vertical beam at rear hitch, ADC2350/E: On the tongue at front hitch, (not present on ADC2350B/BE); 2 total

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Danger: Electrocution Hazard

ADC2350/E: On the crossbar aft of hitch, 1 total

ADC2350B/BE: On the right side, outside face of front frame; 2 total

818-633C

Danger: Missing Guard Hazard

On the auger tube near inlet, 1 total

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818-634C

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Danger: Rotating Auger

On the auger tube near inlet, 1 total

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WARNING

EXCESSIVE SPEED HAZARD

To Prevent Serious Injury or Death:

Do Not exceed 20 mph maximum transport speed. Loss of vehicle control and/or machine can result.

Warning: Excessive Speed

Both Models: On top of tongue at hitch; 1 total

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818-339C

Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard

At hydraulic connection panel (ADC2350/E only), on hitch right drawbar (ADC2350/E only), on frame below selector valve (ADC2350B/BE only), on seed auger near hand-hold; 3 total

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Warning: Overhead Auger Hazard

On auger near each end, 1 total

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818-623C

Warning: Pinch Point Hazard

On both sides of auger swing arm; 2 total

818-628C

Warning: Conﬁned Space

On lid, walkboard side, each hopper; 2 total

818-632C

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Warning: Fan Hazard

ADC2350/E: On the cross brace at fan, 1 total

ADC2350B/BE: On the back face of the fan air manifold; 1 total

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818-398C

Caution: Tires Not A Step

ADC2350B/BE:On top left face of caster pivot, (not present on ADC2350B/BE) 1 total

818-630C

Caution: General

ADC2350/E: On the main tool bar at hitch; 1 total

ADC2350B/BE: On outside face, front right frame; 1 total

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818-635C

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Caution: Auger General

On discharge end of auger: 1 total

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848-102C

Caution: Tire Pressure

ADC2350/E: On each wheel rim: 2 total

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818-381C

Caution: Tire Pressure

ADC2350B/BE: On each caster wheel rim: 2 total

848-103C

CAUTION

Caution: Tire Pressure

ADC2350B/BE: On each main wheel rim: 2 total

848-105C

CAUTION

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Caution: Towing

ADC2350/E: On the right draw bar at hitch (not present on ADC2350B/BE); 1 total

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Introduction

Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. Your Air Drill Cart 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.

Air Cart Document Family

167-085M Owner’s Manual (this document) 167-085B Seed Rate Charts 167-085P Parts Manual 110011439 IntelliAg® 5in Terminal 110011440 IntelliAg 110011445 IntelliAg® User Manual 110011459 IntelliAg® CTA Quick Start Guide 110011460 IntelliAg® NTA Quick Start Guide 110011461 IntelliAg® 3N40 Quick Start Guide

10in Terminal

Description of Unit

The (ADC2350/E and ADC2350B/BE are pull-type implements for volumetric seeding. A hydraulic fan creates an airﬂow to supply seed and dry treatments to a compatible leading or trailing Great Plains drill.

The ADC2350 or ADC2350E (ADC2350/E) Air Drill Cart is compatible with the following Great Plains air drills:

• CTA4000 40-foot Conventional Tillage Air Drill, Model Year 2007 or later (see notea), ADC2350/E air cart leading

• CTA4000HD Heavy Duty tillage Air Drill, ADC2350/E air cart leading

• NTA3010 30-foot No-Till Air Drill, Model Year 2007 or later (see notea), ADC2350/E air cart leading

• NTA3510 35-foot No-Till Air Drill, Model Year 2007 or later (see notea), ADC2350/E air cart leading

The ADC2350B or ADC2350BE (ADC2350B/BE) Air Drill Cart is compatible with the following Great Plains air drill:

• 3N-4010HDA 3-Section 40-foot Heavy Duty Air Drill ADC2350B/BE air cart trailing

The ADC2350E and ADC2350BE are export models, and are otherwise identical to the ADC2350 and ADC2350B, respectively.

Drills introduced after the release of this manual may also be compatible. Consult your Great Plains dealer.

Figure 1

ADC2350/E Air Cart Leading Drill

Figure 2

Drill Leading ADC2350B/BE Air Cart

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a. Earlier model drills require upgrades for compatibility with the ADC2350/E and ADC2350B/BE Air Drill Cart.

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Intended Usage

Use the air cart and drill to seed production-agriculture crops only. Do not modify the air cart for use with attachments other than Great Plains options and accessories speciﬁed for use with the air cart.

Using This Manual

This manual will familiarize 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.

Paragraphs in this format present a crucial point of information related to the current topic.

Read and follow the directions to:

- remain safe,

- avoid serious damage to equipment and

- ensure desired field results.

Note: Paragraphs in this format provide useful

information related to the current topic.

Figure 3

ADC2350/E: Left/Right Notation

Figure 4

ADC2350B/BE: Left/Right Notation

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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 5

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 cart frame below the front hopper.

Record your air cart 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 5

Serial Number Plate

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Product Support

Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department

Salina, KS 67402-5060

PO Box 5060

785-823-3276

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Preparation and Setup

This section helps you prepare your tractor, air cart and drill for use. Before using the air cart in the ﬁeld, you must hitch the air cart to a suitable tractor, compatible drill, and also setup the drill.

Pre-Setup Checklist

1. Read and understand “Important Safety Information” 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 80.

4. Check that all safety decals and reﬂectors are correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged. See “Safety Decals” on page 6.

5. Inﬂate tires to pressure recommended and tighten wheel bolts as speciﬁed. “Appendix” on page 87.

Installing Seed Monitor Terminal

The ADC2350/E and ADC2350B/BE cart standard seed monitor system includes a virtual terminal that must be mounted in the tractor cab. The kit includes an “H” bracket for any modules, and a ball swivel for mounting the bracket in the tractor.

Mount the modules so that they are easy to observe during planting, but do not interfere with safe operation of the tractor in the ﬁeld or on public roads.

The ball swivel includes four 10-32 screws. You or your dealer must provide the mounting holes for the screws. Your dealer may have alternate suction cup or clamping brackets available if you prefer to avoid drilling holes.

See the DICKEY-john®manual for harness connections. The monitor needs to be conﬁgured with information about your air drill, after hitching and electrical connections. See “Setup Seed Monitor for Air Drill”on page 29.

Once conﬁgured for your drill and your material, the seed monitor performs the following functions:

On the Implement:

• Implement lift switch monitoring

• Fold function control (on some drill models)

• Seed ﬂow blockage detection (optional)

Figure 6

Terminal and Mount Hardware

On the Air Cart:

• Fan Speed monitoring

• Hopper material level monitoring

• Hopper air pressure monitoring

• Meter rate monitoring (seed rate control, optional)

• Ground speed monitoring

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Cart Drive System

Refer to Figure 7, Figure 8 and table below

Sprockets on the cart need to be checked to ensure that the seeding rates for your implement match those in the Seed Rate manual.

The sprockets are factory-installed for a speciﬁc implement, and may be incorrect if the cart is ultimately delivered with a different implement. Once conﬁgured for a particular implement, cart meter rate is determined by the variable rate gearboxes and ﬁnal drive range gears.

Cart Sprocket Setup

Implement

CTA4000 30T 24T 5 Towers

CTA4000HD 30T 24T 5 Towers

NTA3010 30T 23T 4 Towers

NTA3510 26T 24T 5 Towers

3N-4010HDA 39T 20T 6 Towers

Consult the table above. If any sprockets are found to not match the table, contact your dealer for the correct replacement sprockets.

Conversion requires one drive shaft output sprocket and two (2) clutch output sprockets.

Inner Main Driveshaft

Clutch

Output

Manifold

Outlets

Figure 7

Inner Main Driveshaft Sprocket

Figure 8

Clutch Output Sprockets

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Hitching

Crushing Hazard:

You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed between the tractor, air cart and drill. Do not stand or place any part of your body between machines being hitched. Stop tractor engine and set park brake before installing hitch pins.

When ready for planting, the air cart is part of an assembly that includes the tractor, the air cart, and the drill.

When hitching for the ﬁrst time, hitch the leading implement (cart or drill) ﬁrst.

Once the air cart and drill are hitched together, they are usually left connected, unless parking or storage considerations require separation.

ADC2350/E Hitching

This manual includes full details only for the leading air cart’s forward hitch. Consult the drill manual for trailing drill hitching.

The air cart must be hitched to the tractor ﬁrst. Continue with ADC2350/E “Pull Between” Hitching on the next page.

ADC2350B/BE Hitching

The drill must be hitched to the tractor ﬁrst, and the air cart is then hitched to the drill. Continue with to “Hitching ADC2350B/BE to Leading Drill” on page 26.

Figure 9

Complete ADC2350/E Assembly

Figure 10

Complete ADC2350B/BE Assembly

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ADC2350/E “Pull Between” Hitching

Hitching ADC2350/E to Tractor

To ensure consistent planting at the drill, the main frame of the ADC2350/E air cart needs to be level. Set the tongue height before hitching for the ﬁrst time.

Refer to Figure 11

1. Using the crank on the jack stand , adjust the height of the tongue to:

The cart frame is level at this height.

2. Back the tractor up to the cart, and conﬁrm that when hitched, the cart tongue will remain at this height. If not, adjust either the height of the tractor hitch, or the location of the hitch strap .

To adjust the height of the hitch strap , remove the bolts , and reset the strap up or down.

If the strap needs to be moved so far that only one bolt would be holding it, the strap may be inverted. Strap inversion requires removing the bolt that retains the spring hose loop , and re-mounting it.

3. Use the jack stand crank to raise the hitch strap slightly. Back the tractor so that its drawbar is aligned with the strap hole.

4. Shut off the tractor and set the parking brake.

5. Insert and secure the hitch pin.

6. Attach the safety chain to an anchor on the tractor.

7. Operate the jack stand crank to retract the inner leg and base several inches. Secure the crank handle in the spring clip on the stand.

8. Remove the pin at the stand swivel. Remove the stand and re-pin it on the storage stob (not visible in ﬁgure) inside the hitch beam.

31 inches (78.7 cm).

Figure 11

Hitch: Cart Leads Drill

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Make ADC2350/E Seed Hose Connections

ADC2350/E seed hose connections are made at the back of the cart and are clamped. ADC2350B/BE seed hose connections (page 26) are made at the front of the cart, and are couplers.

Refer to Figure 12 and Figure 13

Connect primary seed hoses (tower feed hoses) from drill to their respective outlets on the cart meter box, in left to right order.

Figure 12

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ADC2350/E Seed Hose Outlets

Skip any capped outlets on the meter. Do not move

caps; the meter shaft at capped outlets has ﬁllers, and no ﬂutes for metering seed.

At extreme outside outlets on cart model ADC2350/E, orient jackscrew hose clamps so that screw hardware does not interfere with operation of meter box door handles.

Leave enough slack so that drill can be fully raised, lowered, folded and unfolded.

Figure 13

ADC2350/E Seed Hoses Connected

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Make ADC2350/E Electrical Connections

The ADC2350/E cart has connections in front and back. The ADC2350B/BE has connections only in front.

ADC2350/E Front Electrical Connections

Refer to Figure 14

Make sure tractor is shut down with accessory power off before making connections.

1. Mate the lighting plug to the outlet connector on

the tractor. This connection is also passed through to the back of the cart for the trailing drill.

2. Mate the seed monitor plug to the outlet

connector on the tractor. This connection is also passed through to the back of the cart.

3. Secure cables so they are clear of moving parts at the hitch.

Figure 14

Cart Lighting & Monitor

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ADC2350/E Rear Electrical Connections

Before making electric or hose connections between cart and trailing drill, ﬁrst make the rear cart-drill mechanical hitch connection. Refer to the drill manual.

For a trailing implement,

a lighting and

an implement lift switch connector

are always present.

A monitor connection may or may not also be present,

depending on implement options.

Consult the implement manual for drill-cart connections.

Figure 15

Implement Electrical Cables

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Make ADC2350/E Hydraulic Connections

High Pressure Fluid Hazard:

Only trained personnel should work on system hydraulics! Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Escaping ﬂuid under pressure can have sufﬁcient pressure to penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for 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.

Current Style Color Coded Hose Handles

The air cart itself consumes hydraulic power for one or two circuits, and has a low pressure sump return line. When the cart leads the drill, the cart also passes through three circuits necessary for drill operations.

Refer to Figure 16

Great Plains hydraulic hoses 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.

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.

Figure 16

Color Coded Hose Grips

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For hydraulic fan and drive motors, connect the hose under the retracted cylinder symbol to the pressure side of the motor. Connect the hose under the extended cylinder symbol to the return side of the motor.

The fan motor further requires hookup of a third line, which returns hydraulic ﬂuid from the fan motor case.

Make sure all tractor levers are in neutral or ﬂoat, or

For CTA implements, some tractors require an auxiliary ﬂow kit to prevent damage to the hydraulic pump. Contact a factory trained service technician before hooking to cart and CTA implement.

tractor hydraulics are off, before making connections.

Fan Priority

If your tractor has a priority circuit for hydraulic motors, connect the fan (Black) to this circuit.

ADC2350/E Hydraulic Hookup

The cart fan uses only the Extend/Base side of the Black circuit, but both sides (plus sump) are passed through to the trailing drill.

Color Hydraulic Function

<none> (decal)

Black Cart: Hydraulic Fan (Extend side only)

SUMP return: Cart: Hydraulic Fan Drills: Down pressure or weight transfer

Drill (NTA only): Fold Cylinders

Blue Cart: <no function>

Drills: Lift Cylinders

Green Cart: Auger

Drills: Marker Cylinders

<none> Cart: Case Drain

Drills: <no function>

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ADC2350/E Older Style Hoses with Color Ties

Only trained personnel should work on system hydraulics!

Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you hookup hoses to your tractor or drill outlets. Hose connections are also passed through to a rear panel when the air cart leads the drill. Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked with the same color tie.

Refer to Figure 17

To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit, refer to plastic hose label. The hose under an extended-cylinder symbol feeds a cylinder base end. The hose under a retracted-cylinder symbol feeds a cylinder rod end.

Make sure all tractor levers are in neutral or ﬂoat, or

Figure 17

Plastic Hose Label

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tractor hydraulics are off, before making connections.

Fan Priority

If your tractor has a priority circuit for hydraulic motors, connect the fan (Yellow) to this circuit.

Sump First and Last

Seals in the hydraulic fan motor can be damaged if the return line is pressurized. Always connect the SUMP hose ﬁrst and disconnect it last. The sump hose has a larger (1.06 inch) quick-connect coupling.

The hose & large connector labeled sump refers to high volume hydraulic motor return and should always be connected to the port on the tractor capable of handling high volume low pressure return oil. DO NOT connect this line to low volume case drain lines or low volume sump lines on the tractor. See tractor manufacturer’s recommendations for high volume hydraulic motor return.

ADC2350/E Hydraulic Hookup

The cart fan uses only the Extend/Base side of the Yellow circuit, but both sides (plus sump) are passed through to the trailing drill.

Color ADC2350/E Hydraulic Function

<none> (decal)

SUMP return: Cart: Hydraulic Fan Drills: Down pressure or weight transfer

Yellow Cart: Hydraulic Fan (Extend side only)

Drill (NTA only): Fold Cylinders

Blue Cart: <no function>

Drills: Lift Cylinders

Orange Cart: Auger

Drills: Marker Cylinders

<none> Cart: Case Drain

Drills: <no function>

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Hitching ADC2350B/BE to Leading Drill

Hitching the ADC2350B/BE air cart to the drill is easiest if the cart hoppers are empty of all seed and treatments. Shifting the tongue side to side is difﬁcult if material is loaded, particularly in the forward hopper.

The ADC2350B/BE requires no leveling.

Once the cart is hitched to the drill, it may be left hitched indeﬁnitely, although disconnection may be necessary for extensive backing operations.

Crush and Run-Away Hazards:

On completely level ground, it is possible to manually move an empty cart for hitching. This is unsafe if the ground is not level, or the cart is not empty. Leave any wheel chocks in place on uneven/unlevel ground, or if cart is not empty.

Refer to Figure 18

Position the cart so that after hitching, only forward movements are needed. Once connected to a drill and tractor, reverse steering is extremely difﬁcult.

1. Hitch the drill to the tractor before hitching the cart to the drill.

2. Back the tractor and drill up to the cart, so that the drill drawbar is over the tongue strap .

3. Shut off the tractor and set the parking brake.

4. Raise the cart tongue, and position the pintle ring on the drill pintle hook and close clasp.

5. Attach the safety chain to an anchor loop on the drill hitch.

Make ADC2350B/BE Seed Hose Connections

ADC2350B/BE seed hose connections are made at the front of the cart, and are couplers. ADC2350/E see hose connections are made at the back of the cart and are clamped.

ADC2350B/BE Seed Hose Connections

Refer to Figure 19

Connect the cart seed hose outlet bulkhead to the drill seed hose inlet bulkhead .

While making the connection, inspect the gasket (on the cart side) between the two bulkheads and replace as needed. Secure with latches .

Note: On the ADC2350B/BE, the center primary hoses at

the meter feed the outside towers, and the outside primary hoses at the meter feed the center towers.

Figure 18

Hitch: Drill Leads Cart

Figure 19

ADC2350B/BE Seed Hose Manifold

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Make ADC2350B/BE Electrical Connections

The ADC2350B/BE has connections only in front. The ADC2350/E cart has connections in front and back.

Refer to Figure 20

Make sure tractor is shut down with accessory power off before making connections. All connections are made at or above the seed hose bulkhead.

1. Mate the lighting plug to the leading implement

outlet connector, which is tied to the seed hose bulkhead.

2. Mate the implement lift connector at the bulkhead.

3. Mate the seed monitor plug to the receptacle at

the bulkhead.

4. Secure cables so they are clear of moving parts at

the hitch.

Figure 20 - ADC2350B/BE: Cart

Lighting, Lift Switch & Monitor

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Make ADC2350B/BE Hydraulic Connections

Only trained personnel should work on system hydraulics!

Current Style Color Coded Hose Handles

The air cart itself consumes hydraulic power for one or two circuits, and has a low pressure sump return line. When the cart trails the drill (ADC2350B/BE), only a single shared auger/fan connection is necessary.

Great Plains hydraulic hoses have color coded handle grips to help you hookup hoses to your tractor or drill outlets. Hose connections are also passed through to a rear panel when the air cart leads the drill. Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked with the same color.

Refer to Figure 21

Make sure all tractor levers are in neutral or ﬂoat, or tractor hydraulics are off, before making connections.

Fan Priority

If your tractor has a priority circuit for hydraulic motors, connect the fan (Black) to this circuit.

Figure 21

Color Coded Hose Grips

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Sump First and Last

ADC2350B/BE Hydraulic Hookup

The fan uses only the Extend side of this circuit, and the Sump line. Both connections are made at or above the seed hose bulkhead.

Size ADC2350B/BE Hydraulic Function

large SUMP return:

Cart: Hydraulic Fan and Auger Drill: <no function>

small Cart: Hydraulic Fan and Auger

(Extend side only)

Drill: <no function>

⁄4inch Cart: Case Drain

Drill: <no function>

Set Up the Implement

This manual only covers air cart setup. Consult the Operator’s Manual for the implement for additional setup steps required prior to operation.

ADC2350B/BE Older Style Hoses With Color Ties

Only trained personnel should work on system hydraulics!

Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked with the same color tie.

Refer to Figure 22

Make sure all tractor levers are in neutral or ﬂoat, or tractor hydraulics are off, before making connections.

Fan Priority

If your tractor has a priority circuit for hydraulic motors, connect the fan (Yellow) to this circuit.

Figure 22

Plastic Hose Label

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Setup Seed Monitor for Air Drill

With the monitor terminal installed (see page 18), the cart hitched and the implement hitched, the monitor can be set up with information that rarely changes (as well as with defaults for planting-speciﬁc information to be changed later).

See the DICKEY-john® Quick Start guide for more detailed instructions. This Operator’s manual section provides only cross-references to information required

Note: Monitor setup menus are not enabled

until all monitor harness connections are made

If the monitor inputs are correctly entered, the monitor is a handy tool to allow you to ﬁne tune the variable rate gearbox setting.

Row Setup Data

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Row Spacing and Swath

If “Auto Update Width” is set to “Disabled”, a precise (swath averaged) row spacing is not needed.

CTA4000 Air Drill Implement

Model CTA4000-8006 CTA4000-6575 CTA4000-5010

Row Count 80 65 50

Nominal Row Spacing 6 inches (15.2 cm) 7.5 inches (18.9 cm) 10 inches (24.8 cm)

Swath Averaged Row Spacing 6.08 inches (15.45 cm) 7.49 inches (19.0 cm) 9.75 inches (24.77 cm)

Swath [Width] 486.5 inches (1235.7 cm) 487.1 inches (1237.2 cm) 487.5 inches (1238.6 cm)

Number of Towers 5 (16 ports per tower) 5 (13 ports per tower) 5 (10 ports per tower)

CTA4000HD Air Drill Implement

Model CTA4000HD-8006 CTA4000HD-6575 CTA4000HD-5010

Row Count 80 65 50

Nominal Row Spacing 6 inches (15.2 cm) 7.5 inches (18.9 cm) 10 inches (24.8 cm)

Swath Averaged Row Spacing 6.08 inches (15.45 cm) 7.49 inches (19.0 cm) 9.75 inches (24.77 cm)

Swath [Width] 486.5 inches (1235.7 cm) 487.1 inches (1237.2 cm) 487.5 inches (1238.6 cm)

Number of Towers 5 (16 ports per tower) 5 (13 ports per tower) 5 (10 ports per tower)

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NTA3010 Air Drill Implement

Model NTA3010-4875 NTA3010-3610

Row Count 48 36

Nominal Row Spacing 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) 10 inches (25.4 cm)

Swath Averaged Row Spacing 7.58 inches (19.3 cm) 10.1 inches (25.7 cm)

Swath [Width] 364.0 inches (924.6 cm) 364.0 inches (924.6 cm)

Number of Towers 4 (12 ports per tower) 4 (9 ports per tower)

NTA3510 Air Drill Implement

Model NTA3510-5575 NTA3510-4010

Row Count 55 40

Nominal Row Spacing 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) 10 inches (25.4 cm)

Swath Averaged Row Spacing 7.57 inches (19.2 cm) 10.1 inches (25.7 cm)

Swath [Width] 416.5 inches (1057.9 cm) 404.0 inches (1026.2 cm)

Number of Towers 5 (11 ports per tower) 5 (8 ports per tower)

3N-4010HDA Air Drill Implement

Model 3N-4010HDA-6675 3N-4010HDA-4810

Row Count 66 48

Nominal Row Spacing 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) 10 inches (25.4 cm)

Swath Averaged Row Spacing 7.58 inches (19.3 cm) 10.1 inches (25.7 cm)

Swath [Width] 499.0 inches (1267 cm) 490.0 inches (1245 cm)

Number of Towers 6 (11 ports per tower) 6 (8 ports per tower)

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Operating Instructions

This section covers general operating procedures. It assumes that setup items have been completed for both air cart and implement.

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

Seed metering is powered by a cart tire and driven at a rate proportional to distance traveled. Each seed bin is self-contained and has its own metering device. The seed bins are sealed and held at the same pressure as the meter boxes so metering is controlled mechanically–not by air-ﬂow ﬂuctuations. The metered seed is carried by air through the hoses to the distribution towers on the implement. These towers then divide the air and seed into individual rows.

The metering devices are driven through an electromagnetic clutch. The clutch only engages if the implement is lowered, operating an adjustable lift switch. Seed metering is shut off automatically when the drill is lifted for headland turns.

Pre-Start Checklist

❑ Lubricate the cart as indicated under Lubrication,

“Maintenance and Lubrication” on page 74.

❑ Check the tires for proper inﬂation according to “Tire

Inﬂation Chart” on page 87.

❑ Check the chains for proper tension and alignment

as shown under Drive System Adjustments, “Adjustments” on page 56.

❑ 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 88

❑ Check height switch on implement.

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Walkboard Ladders

The walkboard between the hoppers is served by two ladders, one on each side of the cart. When the auger is latched in the storage position, it obstructs use of the ladder on the right side.

The ladder on the right side is also removable, to allow auger access under the rear meter box.

Ladder Operation

Refer to Figure 23

Both ladders have swing-down lower sections. These need to be raised for transport and planting.

To stow a lower ladder section, swing it up until a spring-loaded pin engages a cutout in the right side of the step frame. Make sure the pin engages, or the ladder may swing down during cart movement.

To lower the ladder section, pull the pin out and swing the section down.

Figure 23

Lower Ladder Section

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Removing the Right Ladder

Refer to Figure 24

If unloading the rear hopper, the lower section of the right side walkboard ladder must be removed for auger access to the rear meter.

Note: This ladder section is easier to handle if the bottom

step is swung up and pinned ﬁrst.

5. Latch open the pins that secure the lower ladder section to the cart frame.

6. Swing the ladder out and lift the hooks off the outer rung of the step at the cart frame. Set the ladder down clear of the operating area.

To re-install the right ladder:

1. Release the pin lever arms.

2. Place the hooks over the outer rung of the step at the cart frame.

3. Swing the ladder onto the cart until the pins re-seat.

Figure 24

Remove Lower Ladder

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Hopper Lids

Keep lids closed. Keep tightly closed for operations. Keep loosely closed for storage. Open only for material loading, hopper clean-out and exceptional maintenance.

Lid Opening

Refer to Figure 25

1. Lift handle .

Refer to Figure 26 and Figure 27

2. Swing handle out until hook releases from U-bolt.

3. Move hook clear of U-bolt and re-close handle.

Refer to Figure 27

4. Lift lid slightly at pivot end to clear strainer (shown on next page).

5. Swing lid away from walkboard. Open only enough to accomplish the present task.

1 2

Lid Closing

Refer to Figure 27, Figure 26 and Figure 25

1. Swing lid over opening until capture hook is centered on U-bolt .

2. Open handle and engage hook on U-bolt .

3. Close handle for operations or short-term parking. For long-term storage, do not engage hook or latch handle, to avoid deforming the seal.

4. For storage, particularly unlatched, a padlock through both U-bolts deters unauthorized entry by persons unaware of possible conﬁned space risks, and prevents entry of pests, debris and precipitation.

1 2 3

Figure 25

Hopper Lid Latched

Figure 26

Hopper Lid Unlatched

Figure 27

Hopper Lid Opening

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Strainer

Each hopper is equipped with a strainer intended to:

• capture large foreign matter in seed and materials,

• prevent entry by animals if lid left open, and;

• discourage hopper entry by children.

Leave the strainer in place except during strainer and hopper cleaning.

Check the strainer for residue prior to each loading operation. Remove, empty and return it to the hopper.

For strainer or hopper cleaning, the strainer lifts out when the lid is fully open.

Figure 28

Hopper Strainer

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Meter Doors

Refer to Figure 29 and Figure 30

Each meter box has two distinct access doors on the bottom:

• Front: Clean-Out

(for emptying hopper)

• Rear: Calibration

(for meter sampling and meter clean-out)

The doors are closed during transport, loading and planting. They may be open slightly in storage if the hopper was not completely dry at clean-out.

The doors need to close and seal tightly during planting. Periodically inspect the lever clamps for proper tension, and inspect the elastomer seals for integrity and resiliency.

Meter Door Opening

Figure 29

Meter Doors Closed

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Material Loss Risk:

Do not open the (forward) clean-out door until preparations have been made to capture any material to be re-used. Any material present will ﬂow immediately, possibly in large volume, as soon as the door is open.

1. Pull out on a clamp handle just until it is loose.

2. Pull out on the other clamp handle. The door normally will swing down on its own. If not, pull it open by hand.

Meter Door Closing

Make sure the clamp handles are out or down (not up), or it will not be possible to close the door.

1. Use a clean rag to wipe any residual material from the face of the elastomer seals on the door, and from the bottom face of the meter box.

2. Swing the door up into closed position.

3. While holding the door closed, swing one clamp handle up, past vertical.

4. Swing the other clamp handle up past vertical.

5. Inspect the door closure for possible air leaks. Replace any deformed elastomer seal or damaged latch clamp.

Figure 30

Meter Doors Open

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Meter Hand Crank

A hand crank is provided on the left side of the cart for manual operation of the meters (the meters otherwise turn only when the cart is in motion with the clutch engaged).

Equipment Damage Risk:

Rotate the hand crank only in the counter-clockwise direction, as shown in Figure 32. Operating in reverse (clockwise) can cause meter gear box damage.

The crank is used for two common tasks:

• calibration of the meter setting for planting, and

• clean-out of the meter ﬂute chamber.

Installing Crank

Refer to Figure 31 and Figure 32

6. Remove the pin from the crank shaft behind the outer crank bracket.

7. Pull the crank out of the inside bracket (only) and slide the end of the crank shaft onto the outside end of the meter jackshaft . Re-insert the pin in the crank shaft so it doesn’t get lost.

2 3

Operating the Hand Crank

Refer to Figure 32

Turn the hand crank counter-clockwise to simulate meter operation during planting.

Speciﬁc recommendations may be made in applicable manual sections. See: see “Meter Calibration” in the Seed Rate manual, see “Unloading the Cart” on page 47, and see “Storage” on page 55.

In general, you may operate the crank as fast as is comfortable. For reference, at a ﬁeld speed of 6 mph, the jackshaft rotates at 150 rpm (2.5 turns per second).

For clean-out, make sure the variable rate gearboxes are set:

• above “10” if the ﬁnal drive range gears are in

High Range mode, or

• above “80” if the ﬁnal drive range gears are in

Low Range mode.

To change variable rate gearbox and ﬁnal drive range gearing see “Setting Material Rates” on page 56.

Note: If variable rate gearbox is set to “0”, operating the

hand crank may fail to clear the meters of seed.

Figure 31

Hand Crank Storage

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Figure 32

Hand Cranking Direction

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Drive Chain Lockout

Refer to Figure 33, which depicts the primary drive sprocket locked out.

To minimize wear during transport, the chain drive system up to the clutch can be locked out at the driving wheel hub.

Locking Out for Transport

1. Locate the lockout pin receiver on the primary 60T sprocket weldment at the wheel hub. Depending on where rotation stopped at the last cart movement, the receiver may be hidden behind the axle bolt

plate . Lockout tasks may be performed with the receiver exposed or hidden.

When engaged for chain drive operations, a spring-loaded pin plunger in the receiver occupies a hole in the lockout hub plate (not visible) behind the sprocket, so that both turn together. The cross-pin in the plunger is in the deeper of the two detent positions in the receiver.

2. Pull the cross-pin toward machine center, rotate it 90 degrees (one quarter turn), and position it in the shallow receiver detents, as shown in Figure 33.

Disengaging Lockout

Refer to Figure 33, which depicts the primary drive sprocket locked out.

Pull the cross-pin toward machine center, rotate it 90 degrees (one quarter turn), and position it in the deeper receiver detents.

Unless the mating hole in the lockout hub plate just happens to be under the pin receiver (not likely), the pin will not move all the way into the detent; however, the pin will engage the hole automatically at next cart movement.

Figure 33

Drive Chain Lockout

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Auger Operations

Electrocution Hazard:

Keep clear of overhead power lines when positioning auger. The auger can reach 15 feet (4.6m) above ground level during positioning operations. If it contacts a power line, nearly all metal parts of the cart, tractor and drill will have lethal voltage present, and anyone touching them can complete the circuit to ground, resulting in serious injury or death. With very high voltages, electrocution can occur without direct contact.

This section covers only basic auger operations. For speciﬁc tasks, see: “Unloading the Cart” on page 47, and “Loading Material” on page 44.

Latch the auger into its cradles and pin the arm pivots, whenever the auger is not in use.

Auger Latched for Movement

Figure 34

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To avoid auger damage during cart movement, do not rely solely on the arm pins to secure the auger in the stored conﬁguration. Use the latches.

Deploying Auger

The back (inlet) end of the auger has grasp handles. When empty of material this end of the auger also tends to be heavier. Start unlatching at the front end.

Refer to Figure 35

1. Squeeze the lock lever . Pull out on the front clamp

latch and free the strap from the U-bolt. Raise the U-bolt , then the latch handle, so the auger tube will clear it.

Refer to Figure 34 and Figure 36

2. Use the pin levers to withdraw both arm pins , and hold them in the withdrawn conﬁguration.

Refer to Figure 34

3. Hold a grasp handle near the auger inlet hopper.

4. Release and clear rear clamp latch and strap.

5. Pull the auger away from the cart and set the inlet end on the ground.

2 3

Figure 35

Auger Closed, Unlocked, Clear

Figure 36

Auger Swing Arm Pins

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Auger Hydraulic Controls

Operating the auger involves one or two valves on the cart, and the tractor lever for the hydraulic circuit.

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Rotating auger. To prevent serious injury or death:

▲ Read instructions and safety information before operation.

▲ Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from rotating

auger.

▲ Do not remove or modify any guards.

▲ Keep children well clear of work area.

Diverter Valve

Refer to Figure 37

This valve is located at the front right corner of the front bulk hopper. It selects between

auger and markers (ADC2350/E cart) or auger and fan (ADC2350B/BE cart).

Do not operate the diverter valve with the hydraulic circuit energized. Unexpected auger, fan or drill movements can result.

Do not use this valve as the Start-Stop control for the auger.

Operate the valve with the tractor hydraulic circuit off, or set to neutral or ﬂoat. The handle has two positions.

Auger Diverter Valve Positions

Handle Forward: Auger (make sure Auger control is in center-off position before moving handle to ).

Handle Back: Marker-enable or fan-enable (make sure circuit is off before moving handle to ).

Figure 37

ADC2350/E Auger Diverter Valve

Figure 38

ADC2350B/BE Diverter Valve

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Auger Direction Valve

Refer to Figure 39

A valve toward the inlet end of the auger tube controls

the direction of auger helicoid screw rotation.This valve is “center off”.

To allow ﬂow control by an operator at the outlet end, the

Figure 39

Auger Direction Valve

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control handle for the valve has an extension and second handle .

Use this valve as the Start-Stop and Forward-Reverse control for the auger. Set the valve to center-Off when not moving material at the moment.

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Storing Auger

Refer to Figure 40 and Figure 41

The auger will not fully seat in the rear cradle unless the auger inlet hopper is in one of two positions , . Each position is shown in the ﬁgures.

1. Orient hopper.

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If storing for transport, orient the inlet hopper up and toward cart center , as shown in Figure 40. This protects the auger from damage from movement of the trailing implement on uneven terrain, and minimizes collection of debris thrown by the tire.

If securing the auger for cart storage, orient the inlet hopper out and down , as shown in Figure 41. This minimizes collection of airborne debris and precipitation. See also “Storage” on page 55.

2. Set arm levers , to lock arm pins open.

3. Fold arm with center pivot forward.

4. Push auger to cradles.

Refer to Figure 42 which depicts pin conﬁgurations with arm in storage position. Arm lengths have been foreshortened for clarity.

5. Release arm pins, so that they will seat automatically when arm is in ﬁnal storage position.

6. Seat auger in cradles, and secure straps , .

3 4

5 6

Auger Swing Arm

The auger arm may be completely unfolded to straight out, or folded, with the middle pivot pointing to cart front or back, as needed, to meet your loading or unloading requirements.

The arms pins may be used during unfolding and positioning to hold one arm in place while the other is being moved. This is useful for single-person operations.

In speciﬁc working conﬁgurations, you can engage the pins in slots or holes, to constrain the range of movement of the arm, or prevent movement altogether.

Auger Latched for Movement

Figure 40

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Figure 41

Auger Latched for Storage

Figure 42

Pins when Arm is Stored

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Equipment Damage Risk:

Be aware of the location of the outlet end of the auger during positioning. In addition to overhead line hazards, if a trailing implement is folded, the auger can strike it during positioning, with possible damage to the auger or implement.

See arm positioning illustrations at speciﬁc task topics: “Unloading the Cart” on page 47, and “Loading Material” on page 44.

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Auger Swing Arm

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Transport

Electrocution Hazard:

To prevent serious injury or death from electric shock, keep clear of overhead power lines when transporting, folding, unfolding or operating all air drill components. Machine is not grounded. At higher voltages, electrocution can occur without direct contact.

Great Plains recommends transporting the air cart without seed loaded. Although designed for highway movement with full hoppers, the additional weight of seed may cause the implement assembly to exceed the rated ability of the tractor, makes the assembly more difﬁcult to control and stop, and increases wear on cart tires and wheel bearings.

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

• Do not exceed 20 mph (32 km/h).

• Do not tow an assembly that, when fully loaded, weighs more than 1.5 times the weight of the towing vehicle.

In the following tables, the tractor must weight at least

⁄3(67%) of the weights shown.

The tractor must also be rated for towing and braking the total load shown.

Review Transport Checklist

Figure 44

Minimum Towing Vehicle

Refer to the tables below, or compute the weight of your conﬁguration from the “Speciﬁcations and Capacities” information in each manual, plus any material data.

Assembly Weight for ADC2350/E Air Cart Plus CTA4000

CTA4000 No Extra Weights One Weight Kit Two Weight Kits

Model -8006 -6575 -5010 -8006 -6575 -5010 -8006 -6575 -5010

ADC2350/E

Empty

ADC2350/E

Full

a. Data does not include markers.

21773 lbs

9876 kg

44173 lbs

20037 kg

20700 lbs

9389 kg

43100 lbs

19550 kg

19748 lbs

8958 kg

42148 lbs

19118 kg

23173 lbs

10511 kg

45573 lbs

20672 kg

Note: A loaded seed cart can easily cause the total

assembly weight to exceed 1.5 times the weight of a fully ballasted tractor. Great Plains recommends transport with the cart empty.

22100 lbs

10024 kg

44500 lbs

20185 kg

21148 lbs

9593 kg

43548 lbs

19753 kg

24573 lbs

11146 kg

46973 lbs

21307 kg

23500 lbs

10659 kg

45900 lbs

20820 kg

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22548 lbs

10228 kg

44948 lbs

20388 kg

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Assembly Weight for ADC2350/E Air Cart Plus CTA4000HD

CTA4000HD Model -8006 (6in) -6576 (7.5in) -5010 (10in)

ADC2350/E Empty 28653 lbs (12997 kg) 27340 lbs (12401 kg) 26148 lbs (11861 kg)

ADC2350/E Full 51053 lbs (23157 kg) 49740 lbs (22562 kg) 48548 lbs (22021 kg)

a. Data includes standard (four) weight kits, but does not include markers.

Assembly Weight for ADC2350/E Air Cart Plus NTA3010

CTA3010 -3610 (10in) -4875 (7.5in)

Rows ADC2350B/BE Empty ADC2350B/BE Full ADC2350B/BE Empty ADC2350B/BE Full

No Weight Kits 23800 lbs (10795 kg) 46200 lbs (20956 kg) 25750 lbs (11680 kg) 48150 lbs (21840 kg)

1 Weight Kit

2 Weight Kits

3 Weight Kits

4 Weight Kits

a. Data does not include markers.

25200 lbs (11431 kg) 47600 lbs (21591 kg) 27150 lbs (12315 kg) 49550 lbs (22476 kg)

26600 lbs (12066 kg) 49000 lbs (22226 kg) 28550 lbs (12950 kg) 50950 lbs (23111 kg)

28000 lbs (12701 kg) 50400 lbs (22861 kg) 29950 lbs (13585 kg) 52350 lbs (23746 kg)

29400 lbs (13336 kg) 51800 lbs (23496 kg) 31350 lbs (14220 kg) 53750 lbs (24381 kg)

Assembly Weight for ADC2350/E Air Cart Plus NTA3510

CTA3510 -4010 (10in) -5575 (7.5in)

Rows ADC2350B/BE Empty ADC2350B/BE Full ADC2350B/BE Empty ADC2350B/BE Full

No Weight Kits 24600 lbs (11158 kg) 47000 lbs (21319 kg) 26900 lbs (12202 kg) 49300 lbs (22362 kg)

1 Weight Kit

2 Weight Kits

3 Weight Kits

4 Weight Kits

a. Data does not include markers.

26000 lbs (11793 kg) 48400 lbs (21954 kg) 28300 lbs (12837 kg) 50700 lbs (22997 kg)

27400 lbs (12428 kg) 49800 lbs (22589 kg) 29700 lbs (13472 kg) 52100 lbs (23632 kg)

28800 lbs (13063 kg) 51200 lbs (23224 kg) 31100 lbs (14107 kg) 53500 lbs (24267 kg)

30200 lbs (13698 kg) 52600 lbs (23859 kg) 32500 lbs (14742 kg) 54900 lbs (24902 kg)

Assembly Weight for ADC2350B/BE Air Cart Plus 3N-4010HDA

3N-4010HDA -4810 (10in) -6675 (7.5in)

Cart

Standard Drill & Cart 30984 lbs (14054 kg) 53384 lbs (24215 kg) 31098 lbs (14106 kg) 53498 lbs (24266 kg)

1 Weight Kita & Cart

Dual Markers & Cart

2 Weight Kits & Cart

Markers, 1 Kit & Cart

3 Weight Kits & Cart

Markers, 2 Kits & Cart

Markers, 3 Kits & Cart

a. Each weight kit assumed to be populated with ten 100-pound weights (5 weights each bracket).

ADC2350B/BE Empty ADC2350B/BE Full ADC2350B/BE Empty ADC2350B/BE Full

32105 lbs (14563 kg) 54505 lbs (24723 kg) 32219 lbs (14614 kg) 54619 lbs (24775 kg)

32844 lbs (14898 kg) 55244 lbs (25058 kg) 32958 lbs (14949 kg) 55358 lbs (25110 kg)

33227 lbs (15071 kg) 55627 lbs (25232 kg) 33341 lbs (15123 kg) 55741 lbs (25284 kg)

33965 lbs (15406 kg) 56365 lbs (25567 kg) 34079 lbs (15458 kg) 56479 lbs (25618 kg)

34348 lbs (15580 kg) 56748 lbs (25741 kg) 34462 lbs (15632 kg) 56862 lbs (25792 kg)

35086 lbs (15915 kg) 57486 lbs (26075 kg) 35200 lbs (15967 kg) 57600 lbs (26127 kg)

36208 lbs (16424 kg) 58608 lbs (26584 kg) 36322 lbs (16475 kg) 58722 lbs (26636 kg)

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Pre-Transport Checklist

Before transporting the cart, check and observe the following items.

❑ Make sure the weight of the tractor equals or exceeds

the value speciﬁed for your air drill assembly in the tables above or calculated from speciﬁcations. Be sure to include hopper contents if materials are pre-loaded, and markers. If weights are added to the tractor or drill, or to reach the tractor-weight ﬁgure, make sure the total assembly weight is still within the rated capacity of the tractor.

❑ Lockout Drive Chain.

If the cart will be transported more than 15 miles, lock out drive chain to avoid wear. See “Drive Chain Lockout” on page 37.

❑ Auger Latches

Properly latch auger to cart and rear storage arm before transporting. See “Storing Auger” on page 40.

❑ Hopper Lids

Closed and secured. See “Lid Closing” on page 33.

❑ Walkboard Ladder

Right side ladder mounted and pinned. Both ladder lower sections raised and pinned. See “Walkboard Ladders” on page 32.

❑ Transport Locks

Check that all implement transport locks are securely in place.

❑ Tires

Check that all tires are properly inﬂated as listed on “Tire Inﬂation Chart” on page 87.

❑ Bystanders

Check that no one is in the way before moving. Do not allow any one to ride on the cart or implement.

❑ Warning Lights

Always use tractor, cart and implement warning lights when transporting the air drill.

❑ Clearance

Know the maximum dimensions of the cart and implement in transport position and follow a route that provides adequate clearance from all obstructions, including overhead lines. See “Speciﬁcations and Capacities” on page 87.

❑ Stopping Distance

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

❑ Road Rules

Comply with all national, regional and local laws when transporting on public roads.

❑ Watch Trafﬁc

The bins obstruct a portion of your rear view. Be prepared for sudden maneuvers from following vehicles.

Monitor Material Conﬁguration

The DICKEY-john®IntelliAg® monitor reads meter shaft speeds and can report pounds-per-acre (or kg/ha) planted. With the optional Variable Rate Kit, the monitor can control material rates.

In order to report accurately, the monitor requires several inputs. Inputs that rarely change were entered during cart setup (see “Setup Seed Monitor for Air Drill” on page 29). Inputs speciﬁc to particular materials (seed or fertilizer) need to be entered when those materials are ﬁrst used, and when changed.

See the DICKEY-john® Quick Start guide for detailed instructions. Consult the DICKEY-john

Operator’s Manual for how to conﬁgure reporting and alerts.

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Loading Material

Entrapment and suffocation hazard:

Never enter a hopper for loading or unloading.

Once used for hazardous fertilizer or treated seed, dangerous concentrations of fumes may be present even in an empty hopper with the lid open.

Even with small amounts of otherwise harmless material loaded, the atmosphere inside the hopper may have insufﬁcient oxygen or high levels of choking dust.

1. Securely hitch cart or drill+cart to a tractor with adequate weight and power. Park cart on solid, level ground. See Tractor Requirements, “Speciﬁcations and Capacities” on page 87.

Note: Static tongue weight of a loaded cart is about

9,500 pounds on level ground and more when facing downhill.

Refer to Figure 45

2. At each hopper to be loaded, if meter box clean-out door was completely closed, open it. See “Meter Doors” on page 35. If the cart has been parked for more than a day, condensation may have caused moisture to accumulate.

3. Wipe seals and meter bottom ﬂanges clean. Close and latch clean-out doors.

Population Risk:

Before ﬁlling the cart for the ﬁrst time, and at the beginning of each season, check the entire bin for leaks. A small air leak can cause large variations in seeding rates.

4. With the cart fan running, check hopper-lid and meter-box seals carefully for air leaks. Adjust bin latch or replace seals to prevent leakage.

5. Shut off all hydraulic power to the cart.

Refer to Figure 46

6. Set the Auger Direction Valve control handle to center, off position.

Figure 45

Hopper Unloading Door

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Figure 46

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Auger Direction Valve Off

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Cart Diverter Valve

Refer to Figure 47 or Figure 48

7. Set the cart diverter valve to the forward (Auger)

position, as indicated by a decal near the valve. See “Diverter Valve” on page 39.

8. Climb the ladder to the cart walkboard. Unlatch the lid and pivot it fully open. See “Lid Opening” on page 33.

Note: If you do not want to fully open lid until just before

moving material, at least unlatch the lid. The auger nozzle may be in the way of unlatching if you wait until after auger positioning.

9. Check that the strainer basket is in place in the top of the bin. Remove any foreign material from the basket.

Electrocution Hazard:

Keep clear of overhead power lines when positioning auger.

Figure 47

ADC2350/E Diverter Valve (to Auger)

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10. Un-pin and un-clamp the auger, and swing the inlet end to the ground. See “Deploying Auger” on page 38.

Refer to Figure 50

11. Extend the auger swing arms until the mount pin and the arm joint pin align with the curved slots in

the locking plates.

Equipment Damage Risk: If the trailing implement is folded, mind the outlet end of the auger, as the auger can strike components of a folded trailing implement.

12. Release the arm pins , into the plate slots.

1 2

Figure 48

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ADC2350B/BE Diverter Valve (to

Figure 49

Arm for Material Loading

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Refer to Figure 50

13. Pull up on the hopper snap pin and pivot the auger hopper until its opening is facing up, and

the snap pin is captured in a locking hole.

Refer to Figure 51

With the pins latched in the arm pivot slots, both front and rear hopper can be loaded from a single distribution point (inlet hopper location) at 100 inches (2.54 m) out from the hoppers and centered between the hoppers.

The outlet end can be swung from hopper to hopper by a single operator on the walkboard.

Refer to Figure 52

14. Swing the auger so the spout is centered over the hopper opening. Position your grain container for unloading into the auger hopper.

Figure 50

Auger Hopper Loading

100 inches

Figure 51

Single-Point Loading

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Rotating auger. To prevent serious injury or death:

▲ Read instructions and safety information before operation.

▲ Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from rotating

auger.

▲ Do not remove or modify any guards.

▲ Keep children well clear of work area.

15. Energize tractor hydraulics for auger. You may need to tie the control lever in place or adjust the detent

Figure 52

Loading Rear Hopper

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16. Start the auger by turning the auger direction valve off center to the left or right. Visually check auger for correct rotation direction. Reverse handle if needed. See “Auger Hydraulic Controls” on page 39.

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17. Slowly turn on material ﬂow and ﬁll hopper.

Note: Hopper ﬁll level indications are molded into the side

of the hopper.

18. When hopper is full, turn off the auger by moving the auger direction control to the center position.

19. Brieﬂy run auger in reverse to return any residual material to the inlet hopper for recovery or disposal.

20. Return auger to storage position. See “Storing Auger” on page 40.

21. Turn off the tractor hydraulics.

Do not turn the auger hydraulic diverter handle until the hydraulics have been shut off. If the diverter is moved with hydraulics on, other equipment may suddenly begin moving.

22. When circuit is off, set diverter to up (pass-through to markers or fan). See “Auger Hydraulic Controls” on page 39

23. Remove any foreign matter from the strainer basket.

24. Wipe any grain or foreign matter from lid-seal area on top of cart bin. Close lids and latch securely.

Unloading the Cart

The cart auger can be swung under the cart to unload material in hoppers. The material must be in a free-ﬂowing state. If the material will not ﬂow out the clean-out door, see “Problem Clean-Outs” on page 77.

For normal unloading:

1. Securely hitch cart or drill+cart to a tractor with adequate weight and power. Park cart on solid, level ground. See Tractor Requirements, “Minimum Towing Vehicle” on page 41.

2. Shut off all hydraulic power to the cart.

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Keep clear of overhead power lines when positioning auger.

3. Deploy the auger. See “Deploying Auger” on page 38.

4. Check that the auger directional control on the auger tube is in the center, neutral/off position. See “Auger Hydraulic Controls” on page 39.

Refer to Figure 53

5. As needed, pull up on the auger hopper snap pin and rotate the auger hopper so that the opening

faces up.

6. Install the calibration crank. It will be used to empty the ﬂute chamber of the meters. See “Meter Hand Crank” on page 36.

7. For clean-out, make sure the variable rate gearboxes are set:

• above “10” if the ﬁnal drive range gears are in

High range mode, or

• above “80” if the ﬁnal drive range gears are in

Low range mode.

To change variable rate gearbox and ﬁnal drive range see “Setting Material Rates” on page 56. If set to “0”, operating the hand crank may fail to clear the meters of seed.

Figure 53

Orient Auger Hopper

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Refer to Figure 54 or Figure 55

8. Check that the diverter valve is set to Auger .

9. Start the tractor’s hydraulic system and engage the circuit for the Auger/Marker (model ADC2350/E) or Auger/Fan (model ADC2350B/BE). You may need to tie the tractor control lever in place.

Note: The function of the valve’s forward position

depends on the cart and implement model.

10. If unloading the front hopper, continue at step 11. If unloading the rear hopper, skip to step 15.

Figure 54

ADC2350/E Selector Valve (to

Figure 55

ADC2350B/BE Diverter Valve (to

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Unloading Front Hopper

Refer to Figure 56 and Figure 57

11. Swing auger assembly out from cart and engage mount lock pin . This prevents undesired movement of the inner arm while positioning the outer arm and auger tube.

12. Swing auger under the meter box clean-out door of the front hopper. The clean-out door is the forward door.

Refer to Figure 57 (which depicts the arm orientation when the auger is positioned as shown in Figure 56)

13. Engage auger swing arm lock pin .

14. Skip to step 19.

Figure 56

Auger Under Front Hopper

Figure 57

Arm for Forward Unload

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Unloading Rear Hopper

15. Remove the right ladder. See “Removing the Right Ladder” on page 32.

Refer to Figure 58 and Figure 59

16. Swing auger assembly out from cart and engage mount lock pin . This prevents undesired movement of the inner arm while positioning the outer arm and auger tube

17. Swing auger under the meter box clean-out door of the rear hopper. The clean-out door is the forward door.

Refer to Figure 59 (which depicts the arm orientation when the auger is positioned as shown in Figure 58)

18. Engage auger swing arm mount lock pin and swing arm joint pin .

Figure 58

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Auger Under Rear Hopper

Figure 59

Arm for Rear Unload

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Unloading Either Hopper, cont...

19. Position your grain container under the auger spout.

20. Before restarting the tractor hydraulics, check the conﬁguration of the tractor and cart hydraulics. The cart diverter valve is located at the front right corner of the forward bulk hopper. See “Auger Hydraulic Controls” on page 39.

21. Engage tractor lever for auger circuit.

Rotating auger. To prevent serious injury or death:

▲ Read instructions and safety information prior to operation.

▲ Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from rotating

auger.

▲ Do not remove or modify any guards.

▲ Keep children well clear of work area.

Refer to Figure 60

22. Start the auger by turning the auger motor control left or right. Visually check auger for correct direction of rotation. Reverse handle if needed.

Follow manufacturer recommendations for protective equipment when working with treated seeds.

Refer to Figure 61

23. Slowly open the clean-out door on the bottom of

the meter.

This is the forward of the two doors on the meter.

24. When material ﬂow from the clean-out stops, open the calibration door to ensure complete clean-out. The calibration door is the rear door.

25. Turn the hand crank counter-clockwise to empty meter. Turn until material ﬂow is nil.

26. Set the auger directional control to neutral/off.

27. Latch-out pins on auger swing arm joint and mount. Move auger inlet out from under cart.

28. To empty the other hopper, return to: step 15 on page 50 for the rear hopper, or step 11 on page 49 for the front hopper. Otherwise continue at step 29.

Figure 60

Auger Directional Control

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Figure 61

Hopper Unloading Door

Equipment Damage Risk:

Rotate the hand crank only in the counter-clockwise direction, as shown in Figure 32, page 36. Operating in reverse can cause meter gear box damage.

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Unloading Closeout

29. Remove pin from hand crank shaft, return hand crank to storage position, and re-pin.

30. If storing at end of season, or having residual material in the auger tube is a concern, reverse the directional control on the auger until no seed remains in the auger tube.

31. Set the tractor circuit for the auger to neutral, or shut down tractor hydraulics completely.

Refer to Figure 37 on page 39

32. With auger circuit off, set diverter handle back (pass-through to markers or fan).

Do not move the auger hydraulic diverter valve to the forward position until the hydraulic circuit has been shut off at the tractor. If the diverter is moved with hydraulics on, the drill markers will suddenly begin moving.

Refer to Figure 62

33. Clean out auger hopper by pulling up the hopper snap pin and swiveling the hopper to the side.

34. When empty, fold the auger swing arm (middle pivot forward), and move it nearly into the cradles.

35. Swivel the auger hopper for transport or storage. See “Storing Auger” on page 40.

36. Return auger to storage cradle. See “Storing Auger” on page 40.

37. If removed, re-attach lower ladder. See “Removing the Right Ladder” on page 32.

1 2

Empty Auger Hopper

Figure 62

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38. Wipe top and bottom of meter-box seal ﬂanges, making sure all material is removed. Look for material caught between seal and ﬂange.

39. Close clean-out and calibration doors. Close and latch bulk hopper lids if they were open for unloading.

Figure 63

Checking Meter Box Seals

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Field Operations

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

Single Hopper Operation

There are two ways to disable a meter if only one hopper is being used.

1. For short planting sessions, simply set the variable rate gearbox control arm to zero (0). The input shaft to the gearbox still rotates, but the output shaft does not, and no material is metered.

2. For extended planting sessions, loosen the idler and remove the gearbox input drive chain. This minimizes wear on the gearbox.

Fan Speed

Fan speed is monitored and reported by the seed monitor, but is manually controlled. The optimum rate depends on the seed type, any treatments. “Fan Speed Adjustment” on page 68 for further information.

Refer to Figure 64

ADC2350/E only: Fan shut-off valve must be open for fan to operate. This valve is not present on ADC2350B/BE.

Equipment Damage Risk:

Always engage the fan with the tractor at a low engine speed. Engaging the fan when the tractor is at high speed may cause fan damage.

Do not reverse hydraulic ﬂow with the fan running.

Figure 64

Fan Shutoff Valve Open

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Refer to Figure 65

The proper reading for the magnehelic air pressure gauge is 12 to 25 inches of water. A sudden drop in pressure is a sign of a possible leak which can negatively affect seeding.

Final Field Checklist

❑ Set seed meters per chart and calibration. ❑ Check diverter valve set to marker or fan.

Check fan shut-off valve open (fan enabled)

❑ Set fan to speed suitable for seed. Watch fan at

start-up to ensure correct direction of rotation.

❑ Run fan for at least 15 minutes before planting. ❑ Check air pressure gauge for 12 to 25 inches of

water pressure.

❑ Check all seed hoses secure. ❑ Check for air leaks at lids and meter box seals. ❑ Complete drill checklist.

Planting Sequence

1. Lower drill 5 to 10 feet before initial seeding point.

2. Pull forward and begin planting.

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

Planting

Be aware of the 5 to 10 feet of drill-lowered operating distance required for seed to reach the row units.

If you stop in the middle of a pass, raise the drill and back up 10 feet before resumption of seeding.

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Parking

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

1. Place the cart on ﬁrm, level ground.

2. Check that hopper lids are latched, and secure the hopper lids with security cable or padlock and chain to prevent entry by children. See “Lid Closing” on page 33.

3. ADC2350/E only: Remove jack from storage position and pin securely to lifting stob on outside of cart tongue. See “Hitching” on page 20.

4. ADC2350/E only: If ground is soft place a wide block or plate under the jack to increase contact area.

5. Securely block cart tires to prevent rolling.

6. ADC2350/E only: Extend jack until weight is off of the tractor drawbar.

7. Unhook electrical lines and install plugs as provided.

8. Release pressure on hydraulic system, then disconnect hydraulic lines and pull all lines back onto cart tongue. Be sure hose ends do not rest on the ground.

9. Disconnect the safety chain.

10. Unhitch from tractor or leading implement.

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Storage

If possible, leave the air cart and drill connected for extended storage.

Store the air cart and drill where children do not play. If possible, store them inside for longer life.

1. Unload all material in hoppers. See “Unloading the Cart” on page 47.

2. Unlatch the hopper lids so that the seals are not in compression during storage. Route a chain or security cable through the hold-down U-bolt and the latch handle to prevent unauthorized entry, and prevent high winds from opening the lid.

3. Empty the hoppers completely. Hand crank the meters several turns to empty completely. See “Meter Hand Crank” on page 36. Blow out the meters with air to remove all material.

4. Unless cleaned out at last loading or during unload above, deploy the auger, and run the motor in reverse until auger is completely empty. See “Auger Operations” on page 38

5. Return the auger to its cradle with the hopper in the extended storage orientation. See “Storing Auger” on page 40.

6. Remove the drive chains and store in oil.

7. Lubricate the cart at all points listed under “Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance” on page 80.

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

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

10. Open the meter-box doors completely to release seal pressure and allow rinse water to exit.

11. Thoroughly wash the hoppers with water inside and out to prevent corrosion from fertilizer or seed treatments.

12. Set doors to slightly open, but not wide enough for animals to enter the meters. Wire doors in place if needed.

Do not store the cart with seals compressed.

13. If the cart is disconnected from the implement for storage, plug all 2

⁄2inch openings to prevent pests

from nesting.

14. Raise and stow the walkboard ladder extensions, to discourage climbers.

15. 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 air cart, you need an understanding of all component operations, and many provide adjustments for optimal ﬁeld results. Some of

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

these have already been covered earlier in this manual.

Adjustment Page The Adjustment Affects

Cart Sprocket Setup 19 Matching published seed rates

Leveling Cart 21 Planting consistency

Seed Monitor Conﬁguration 43 Correct application rate reporting, without false alarms.

Seed Meter Final Drive Range 61 Seed population or fertilizer rate (coarse control)

Setting Variable Rate Gearbox 61 Seed population or fertilizer rate (ﬁne control)

Meter Calibration 62 Achieving desired application rate

Changing Meter Flutes 66 Using high rate charts in the Appendix of the Seed Rate manual

Fan Speed Adjustment 68 Consistent seed population and minimum seed damage

Implement Lift Switch Adjustment 69 Avoiding wasted and unplanted seed

Chain Slack 75 Reliable operation and minimum wear

Setting Material Rates

Rate setting details are covered in the Seed Rate Manual 167-085B, which also contains seed and fertilizer rate charts. The topic is covered only in summary form in the present manual.

For an air drill cart with the optional Variable Rate Kit (servo actuators at variable rate gearboxes), see the detailed instructions in the 166-263M Installation and Operation manual.

The ADC2350/E or ADC2350B/BE and attached drill is a volumetric implement. For a given metering conﬁguration, rates will vary for materials with different density and granularity. The rate charts provide starting point, but calibration is essential for accurate application (even if using both meters for the same material at the same rate). Material rates are set independently for each hopper and meter.

Check Drive System

Reliable material rates are only achieved if the ground drive system is working properly. The transport tires must be the correct size, and must be inﬂated to factory speciﬁcations. Drive sprockets must be correct for the implement.

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Check Flute Shaft Type

For some unusual very high rate applications and some small seeds, Great Plains offers alternate meter ﬂute shafts (page 85) that change rates to 150%, 200% or approximately 25% vs. the factory standard shaft.

Refer to Figure 66 (which depicts a single ﬂute “star” with its halves, a single star mated, two stars staggered, and a ﬁller)

Know your “stars” setup. If your air drill cart has never been changed from factory standard, you have standard meter ﬂute shafts with 2 “stars” (4 halves) per outlet. How many and what type of “stars” you have determines which rate chart to use.

Refer to Figure 67 (depicting an inspection from below meter)

If the conﬁguration is not known, inspect the ﬂute shaft from the hopper lid (if hopper empty), or from below the meter, with the calibration door fully open. It is not necessary to remove the shaft. Inspect the ﬂutes

1 2 3

( or ), and ﬁller rings at active outlets.

On a standard “2 star” shaft, each seed drop outlet contains two standard ﬂute sets (4 halves ), each pair staggered slightly from the next. Unused outlets are fully blocked by ﬁller rings .

On a “3 star” shaft, each outlet contains 3 ﬂute sets. On a “4 star” shaft, each outlet contains 4 ﬂute sets, with no ﬁllers between adjacent drops. On a small seed shaft, each outlet contains one set of shallow ﬂutes .

See also “Changing Meter Flutes” on page 66.

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Standard “2 star” rates are in the main section of the Seed Rate manual. “3 star” and “4 star” and Small Seeds rates are in the Appendix of the Seed Rate manual.

If you are planning to apply two different materials (such as seed and fertilizer) in each hopper, perform the setup steps separately for each hopper, as the conﬁgurations (including stars) may be completely different.

1. Conﬁrm that the chart is for the material and star conﬁguration you have.

2. Find your target population or application rate.

Note: If you have a choice of charts, for most consistent

results, pick one that results in a variable rate gearbox value between 30 and 70.

“High Rate” charts are provided for some seeds, but the charts do not cover all possible combinations of dual-hopper and/or high-rate ﬂutes. You can use any standard-rate single-hopper chart.

To ﬁnd the initial chart rate

AdjustedRate FieldRate LookupFactor×=

In the example, the desired ﬁeld rate was 200 lbs/ac.

100 = 200 × 0.5

Lookup settings for 100 lbs/ac. in the charts. Initially set each meter for a 100 lbs/ac rate, and calibrate.

Adjustment for Small Seeds

Small Seeds rates are provided for somea, but not all seeds that might be compatible with the optional smaller/shallow ﬂute shaft. If the seed has a chart for the standard shaft, choose a chart rate that is about 500% (5x) the desired ﬁeld rate. The Small Seeds shaft meters at between 20% and 50% of the standard shaft.

Target Rate Adjustments

Hoppers for This Material

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Monitor Material Conﬁguration

The DICKEY-john®IntelliAg® monitor reads meter shaft speeds and can report pounds/acre (or kg/ha) planted.

In order to report accurately, the monitor requires several inputs. Inputs that rarely change were entered during cart setup. Inputs speciﬁc to particular materials (seed or fertilizer) need to be entered when those materials are ﬁrst used, and when changed.

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See the DICKEY-john® Quick Start guide more detailed instructions.

a. See “Tested Small Seeds” on page 85.

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1. Material Conﬁguration Setup Screen for Seeds

“Type” - This must be set to “Gran Seed Monitor” to conﬁgure for seeds.

Density Units” - If conﬁgured for “U.S.” mode (U.S. customary units), this is pounds-per-bushel or

Note: Always enter Density Units before entering the

Density value. Changing the value of Density Units will alter the value of Density.

pounds-per-cubic-foot. In metric mode this is always kg/liter.

“Density” - This is the density of seed being planted. Obtain this information from the material container/supplier. If unknown, use the value speciﬁed in the rate chart.

“Total Number of Towers” - This is the number of primary hoses coming off the rear meter box (typically 4, 5 or 6).

“Calibration Constant” - This is the number listed in the seed rate charts for the rate you are planting or the number obtained from running the calibration routine for your speciﬁc seed.

2. Material Conﬁguration Setup Screen for Fertilizer

“Type” - This must be set to “Gran Fert Monitor” to conﬁgure for fertilizer.

“Density” - Enter the density of Fertilizer being applied, in pounds-per-cubic-foot (kilograms-per-liter). Obtain this information from the material container/supplier. If unknown, use the value speciﬁed in the rate chart.

“Total Number of Towers” - This is the number of primary hoses coming off the rear meter box.

“Calibration Constant” - This is the number listed in the seed rate charts for the rate you are planting or the number obtained from running the calibration routine for your speciﬁc fertilizer.

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3. Channel Setup Screen

Channel 1 setups are for the front hopper. Channel 2 setups are for the rear hopper.

“Type” - Set this to either “Gran Seed Monitor” or “Gran Fert Monitor” based on the type of material in each hopper.

“Material Name” - Choose the name of the material conﬁgured for each channel in steps 1 and 2 above.

“Sensor Constant” - [ 360 ]

“Gear Ratio” - [ 1 ]

“Channel Width” - is your Implement Width (swath) in inches (cm). Precise row/swath data is found in the air cart or implement Operator’s Manuals.

If the monitor inputs are correctly entered, the monitor is a handy tool for ﬁne tuning the variable rate gearbox setting. If the rate reported by the monitor does not match the desired planting rate, rotate the crank to adjust the variable rate gearbox control arm slightly so as to achieve the desired planting rate.

Meter Rate Adjustment

Seed rate is determined by:

• Flute shafts (covered on page 57): standard 2-star/1x rate, or optional 3-star/1.5x or 4-star/2x rates

• Single/twin hopper metering

• Seed meter Final Drive Range gearing

• Variable Rate Gearbox setting

The Seed Rate Manual charts are based on cleaned untreated seed of average size and test weight. Many factors affect meter rates including foreign material, seed treatment, seed size, ﬁeld conditions, and test weight.

Minor adjustments will be needed to compensate for these factors. Initially set the rates according to the charts, then calibrate for your material and conditions.

Calibration is also required to set up the monitor Calibration Constant. With the correct Calibration Constant and material density the monitor can be used to help ﬁne tune the variable rate gearbox setting.

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Seed Meter Final Drive Range

Refer to Figure 68 and Figure 69

The meter ﬂute shaft is driven by the agitator shaft through a pair of interchangeable gears , . The positioning of these gears creates two ﬁnal drive ranges.

Each seed rate chart is based on a speciﬁc Final Drive Range. The Ranges are:

• “High” range, which is used for larger seeds and higher seeding rates

• “Low” range, which is used for smaller seeds and lower seeding rates

The two seed meter shafts are labeled “DRIVING” and “DRIVEN”. The “DRIVING” shaft is the upper forward shaft. The “DRIVEN” shaft is the lower rear shaft.

Refer to the Seed Rate chart (or Fertilizer Rate chart), the table below, and Figure 68 and Figure 69 for setting the seed meter ﬁnal drive range.

FINAL DRIVE

RANGE

LOW RANGE 17 Tooth Small 54 Tooth Large

HIGH RANGE 54 Tooth Large 17 Tooth Small

1. Remove the lynch pins from the ends of both

shafts.

2. Remove and position the gears as shown in the table

above.

3. Secure with lynch pins.

Setting Variable Rate Gearbox

The variable rate gearbox allows you to inﬁnitely vary the meter drive speed to attain a wide range of seeding rates. The ratio of gearbox input speed to output speed is controlled by the position of a gearbox control arm. The control arm has an indicator that points to a scale marked in degrees. The Seed Rate and Fertilizer Rate charts show the rate for each degree of the control arm rotation.

Refer to the seed rate charts and set each variable rate gearbox control arm to its scale setting for the desired seeding rate. With the optional servo-controlled meters, the rate is set via the seed monitor terminal.

To adjust the Variable Rate Gearbox for each hopper:

Refer to Figure 70

1. Remove the hairpin cotter securing the gearbox

adjustment crank.

2. Rotate crank until the control arm indicator points to

the scale setting that matches the rate from the Seed Rate chart or determined by calibration.

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3. Reinsert the hairpin cotter.

Note: The variable rate gearbox operates optimally

between 30 and 70. If a seed has charts for both HIGH Range and LOW Range, the mostconsistent results are obtained when the gearbox control arm is set between 30 and 70. Settings below 20 degrees are not recommended. When the control arm is set above 70 degrees, large movements of the arm result in small changes in seeding rate.

Note: If you will be metering the same material from both

bins at the same time, use the Seed Rate chart entry for half the desired application rate. Do not use a half scale setting - the effect of the variable rate gearbox control arm is not linear.

Meter Calibration

Push then and then to get to meter calibration.

The Seed Rate charts are based on cleaned untreated seed of average size and test weight. Many factors affect meter rates including foreign material, seed treatment, seed size, ﬁeld conditions, and test weight. The Fertilizer Rate chart is based on a representative granular fertilizer.

Great Plains recommends calibrating for the exact materials you intend to apply. Calibration determines two very important settings for achieving accurate rates:

• The pounds per acre (or kg/ha) of the meter at the current variable rate gearbox setting for your particular seed or fertilizer.

• The Calibration Constant for the monitor to accurately report the planting rate of your particular seed or fertilizer.

Calibration Procedure

The seed monitor must be correctly set up for both the air drill and the material(s), or the calibration will not result in useful monitor displays.

1. Set the Final Drive Range gears and Variable Rate

Gearbox setting to the values suggested in the Seed Rate Chart (or Fertilizer Rate Chart).

2. Make sure there is enough material in the hopper(s)

for at least1⁄10 acre (or1⁄10 hectare) plus an extra 75 to 100 lbs. (35-45 kg).

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Refer to Figure 72

3. Since only one calibration bag is provided, remove one of the ﬁnal range gears from the meter that is NOT being tested, to disable it.

4. Open the calibration door of the meter being calibrated. The calibration door is the rear of the two bottom doors.

Material Loss Risk: Do not open the front door. This is the clean-out door. Opening the front bottom door will drain the hopper. Once the front clean-out door is open it is difﬁcult to stop seed ﬂow until the hopper is empty.

Refer to Figure 72

5. Insert calibration crank onto clutch shaft. See “Meter Hand Crank” on page 36.

Rotate the calibration crank only in the COUNTERCLOCKWISE direction. Operating in reverse can cause gearbox damage.

6. Turn the calibration crank enough turns to be sure the meter ﬂutes are full and the system is metering.

Obey manufacturer or grower recommendations for safety equipment and protective gear when using treated seeds.

7. Wipe all material off the ﬂanges around the meter door.

8. Accurately weigh an empty container large enough to catch material coming out of the meter. The calibration bag supplied with your cart weighs

3.36 lbs (1.53 kg).

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9. Place container under open calibration door. If using the calibration bag, loop bag handles over the door handles and hook the bag to the front of the meter.

10. On the seed monitor terminal,

set the monitor to Calibration mode .

enter [ 5 ] for the “# Meter Revs”, and

press the Start softkey .

This “# Meter Revs” parameter does not affect the monitor calibration because the monitor counts actual meter shaft revolutions and uses that count to compute the Calibration Constant.

The “# Meter Revs” parameter is used for a progress bar displayed during calibration.

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11. Turn the calibration crank counterclockwise for the number of turns to simulate

Note: It is important to turn the calibration crank rapidly.

(About 2 to 2

⁄2revolutions per second is the

⁄10acre (or1⁄10hectare).

proper speed to simulate 5 to 6 mph planting speed.)

See chart below for the correct number of turns for your implement.

Clutch Shaft (Crank) Revs for…

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CTA4000

CTA4000HD

NTA3010

NTA3510

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Note: A longer calibration is always more accurate,

especially for low rates and small seeds.1⁄10acre is easy to calculate and is a minimum calibration run.

12. Wipe all the material off the ﬂanges around the meter doors and capture that material in the calibration container.

The right column contains an example for the following steps.

751⁄

102

Example: Wheat, High Rate, 2 Stars Target Seed Rate: 67.6 pounds per acre Initial Variable Rate Gearbox setting: 38

13. Accurately weigh the container plus material. Subtract the empty container weight to determine the application rate for1⁄10 acre (or1⁄10 hectare).

Example:

MeasuredWeight is 10.92 pounds SampleWeight = 10.92 - 3.36,

which is: 7.56 pounds

SampleWeight MeasuredWeight ContainerWeight–=

14. Press the Stop softkey on the monitor and enter the sample net weight (SampleWeight). The monitor responds with a Calibration Constant.

Push the Save softkey to accept this value.

15. Multiply the sample size by 10 to determine application rate per acre (hectare) at the current variable rate gearbox setting.

CalibratedRate SampleWeight 10×=

Example: CalibratedRate = 7.56 × 10, which is: 75.6 lbs/ac

This is higher than our target rate of 67.6 lbs/ac.

If the calibrated rate matches the target rate, skip to step 21. Otherwise…

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16. Subtract the calibrated rate per acre (or hectare) from the target rate to determine a correction difference.

RateDifference T etRarg ate CalibratedRate–=

17. Refer to the seed rate chart for Seed Rate gearbox setting values for the target rate.

18. Determine the amount of rate change for each degree of control arm rotation from the target setting.

If the calibrated rate was higher than target (as in our example), examine lower gearbox setting values.

If the calibrated rate was lower than target, examine higher gearbox setting values.

19. Adjust the control arm by the number of degrees needed to adjust for the calibration difference.

The rate of the arm adjusting crank is more than one scale degree per turn, and the crank can only be pinned at quarter turns. Pin it when the indicator is closest to the corrected setting.

20. Run the calibration again, starting at step 9, using the new Variable Rate Gearbox scale setting.

Example: TargetRate = 67.6 RateDifference = 67.6 - 75.6, which is: -8 pounds

The calibration run metered 8 pounds too much. You must lower the gearbox setting to compensate.

Example: Initial Variable Rate Gearbox Setting: 38

60.5 67.8 35 82843

64.2 72.0 36 82969

68.1 76.3 37 83099

TargetRate

72.0 80.7 38 83232

76.0 85.2 39 83369

Example: 1 degree lower reduces rate by 67.6-63.9, or 3.7 lbs 2 degrees lower reduces by 67.6-60.4, or 7.2 lbs 3 degrees lower reduces by 67.6-56.9, or 10.7 lbs

Example: The calibration difference was 8 pounds. Adjusting down 2 degrees would correct by 7.2 pounds, but adjusting by 3 would over-correct to 10.7 lbs.

So adjust the gearbox setting to just over 2 degrees lower, to a ﬁnal scale setting slightly below 36.

This validates the gearbox adjustment, and establishes a new, more precise Calibration Constant.

21. With the present meter satisfactorily calibrated, re-mount the ﬁnal drive gear removed from the other hopper.

22. Repeat the calibration procedure for the other hopper, starting at step 1.

If only planting from a single hopper, see “Single Hopper Operation” in the air cart Operator’s manual for methods of disabling the meter on the hopper not in use.

23. Remove and store the calibration crank.

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Changing Meter Flutes

To order high rate ﬂute shafts, see “Alternate Flute Sets” on page 85. To install a set of these shafts (or

re-install the standard shafts), start with the front meter, as the task is a bit easier there. Save all parts for immediate or future re-use.

Hopper must be empty for this procedure. see “Unloading the Cart” on page 47.

Refer to Figure 74

1. On the right end of the meter box, remove and save the lynch pins from the ﬁnal range gears , and then remove and save the gears.

Note which size gear was on the agitator output and ﬂute input shaft.

Refer to Figure 75

2. Remove and save the outer ring of six (6) self-tapping hex head bolts , that secure the outer ﬂange to the meter box.

Note: Do not remove the six bolts that secure the

bearing ﬂangette to the outer ﬂange. The shaft to be installed includes its own ﬂange.

Refer to Figure 76 (Shown with meter box off and various components removed for clarity. It is not necessary to dismount or further disassemble meters to swap ﬂute shafts).

3. From the right end of the meter box, carefully withdraw the current ﬂute shaft . It is likely that the ﬂange has a bead of silicone gasket. You may need to carefully pry the ﬂange loose from the box.

Note: For the rear meter box

It will not be possible to withdraw the shaft straight out, as it would strike the tire. When the right end of the shaft is close to the tire, angle the shaft forward to clear the tire.

4. Store the old shaft in the carton in which the new shaft was supplied. Mark the carton with the number of active hoses (towers) and the number of stars (factory standard is 2). This will reduce the risk of mistaking the carton/contents in the future.

5. Apply a bead of silicone sealant to the inside face of the outer ﬂange, just inside the bolt hole pattern.

6. Carefully insert the new shaft in the meter box.

1 2

Figure 74

Remove Gears

Figure 75

Remove Flange Bolts

Figure 76

Exchange Flute Shafts

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7. When the ﬂange on the right end is fully seated against the box, secure it with the 6 saved bolts. Give the shaft a few turns.

8. Re-mount the gears. Refer to the Seed Rate manual for the gear assignments for the agitator and ﬂute shafts. Note the pin hole orientation on the shaft and on the gears. The gears can only be pinned in 2 of the 6 possible ways they can be placed on the shafts.

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Fan Speed Adjustment

Fan speed (rpm) is available on the seed monitor. Have the seed monitor powered up for fan adjustments.

Refer to Figure 77

ADC2350/E only: Fan shut-off valve must be open for fan to operate. Valve not present on model ADC2350B/BE.

Hydraulic Fan Start-Up

With the ADC2350/E fan shut-off valve open, and the tractor at a low idle speed, energize tractor hydraulics for fan. Lock hydraulic lever in place for continuous operation. Refer to your tractor operator’s manual for instructions on operating hydraulic motor.

Always engage the fan with the tractor at a low engine speed. Engaging the fan when the tractor is at high speed may cause fan damage.

Check that the bottom of the fan rotor rotates toward the fan outlet port. If not, reverse the direction of the hydraulic ﬂow from the tractor.

Run fan for at least 15 minutes before seeding. Hydraulic ﬂuid must be warm before fan and wing down pressure will operate properly.

1. Check bin-lid and meter-box seals for air leaks. Adjust the latch or replace the seals to prevent leakage.

Note: It only takes a very small air leak to cause large

variations in the seeding rate and pattern.

2. Watch the seed monitor and adjust fan speed by increasing or decreasing hydraulic ﬂow from the tractor. Use the following guidelines and the fan speed chart at right to properly adjust fan speed.

• Higher fan speeds improve seed distribution, but

high fan speeds also increase the chance of seed damage and bounce.

• At ﬁrst, adjust fan speed to the high end of the

range suggested in the chart at right. Watch for excessive seed cracking and seed bounce from the furrow, then reduce fan speed if necessary.

• Follow the chart at right as a guide. Actual fan

speeds will vary with implement width, row spacing, seeding rates, seed weights and seed size. Increase fan speed for heavier seeding rates or seed. Reduce fan speed for lighter seeding rates and seed more prone to cracking.

Figure 77

Fan Shutoff Valve (Open)

Figure 78

Fan Air Pressure

Recommended Fan Speeds

Seeds Fan RPM

Sunﬂowers 2,250 to 3,000

Wheat 3,250 to 4,000

Soybeans 2,750 to 3,500

Milo 3,250 to 4,000

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Implement Lift Switch Adjustment

Refer to Figure 79, which depicts a model NTA3510 drill.

An implement lift switch on the drill turns seed metering off when the implement is raised. To adjust the height at which seed metering is turned off, ﬁrst locate the lift switch on the implement. See table below.

Do not place any part of body under implement while making adjustments.

Drill Model Lift Switch Location

CTA4000 Lift arm, mainframe front

CTA4000HD Lift arm, mainframe front

NTA3010 Right rear parallel lift arms

NTA3510 Right rear parallel lift arms

3N-4010HDA Right rear parallel lift arms

CTA4000 and CTA4000HD Lift Switch

Raise openers completely. Lock them up by moving the FIELD/TRANS valve handle to TRANS. Loosen switch mount bolts and slide switch up or down until the ﬂexible switch toggle makes contact with the top of the opener sub-frame arm (toggle is bent up). Adjust the switch until the toggle activates the switching.

NTA3010 and NTA3510 Lift Switch

Lower the implement until at a height where seeding should start (usually just above ground). Turn off the tractor and remove the key. Securely support implement frame at this height with jack stands or blocks. Loosen switch bracket bolts and slide switch up or down until the ﬂexible switch toggle is just past the point at which the switch is activated (ﬂexible switch toggle not contacting anything).

Figure 79

NTA Height Switch

Note: The implement lift switch has three wires (black,

red and green). In order for the switch to work properly, the correct two leads must be connected to the lift switch extension cable.

The extension cable black lead always connects to the switch black wire.

The extension cable red lead must connect to the switch wire color indicated in the table below, for your implement.

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Drill

Model

CTA4000 Switch Wire: Red Closed

CTA4000HD Switch Wire: Red Closed

NTA3010 Switch Wire: Green Open

NTA3510 Switch Wire: Green Open

3N-4010HDA Switch Wire: Red Closed

Extension Cable

Red Wire to...

Switch State

Drill Raised

3N-4010HDA Lift Switch

Lower the implement until at a height where seeding seeding should stop (usually just above ground). Turn off the tractor and remove the key. Securely support implement frame at this height with jack stands or blocks. Loosen switch bracket bolts and slide switch up or down until the ﬂexible switch toggle makes contact with the bottom of the implement rear parallel lift arm. Adjust the switch until the toggle activates the switching.

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Clutch Lock-Up

In the event of a mechanical or electrical failure of the clutch of its controlling circuit, the clutch may be mechanically locked in the engaged mode, using three bolts stored near the hand crank.

This permits completion of a planting session when repair or replacement is not an immediate option.

Note: When locked up, meters will continue supplying

seed even with the drill raised. For short moves without seeding, set variable rate gearboxes to 0. For longer moves, remove lock-up bolts or remove chains.

Refer to Figure 80 and Figure 81

1. Remove the three M8-1.25×14mm metric bolts from their storage locations near the clutch. Save the nuts.

2. At the clutch, align the cutouts with the holes .

3. Insert the M8-1.25×14mm metric bolts .

If you observe half the hole obstructed by a metal

disc , you are not at a cutout.

If the entire hole is obstructed by a metal disc , you are not at a cutout.

When at a cutout, the bolt will screw in with minimal resistance until the bolt head reaches the clutch face.

Note: Use only the provided 14 mm length bolts. Longer

bolts will damage the clutch. Shorter bolts may not effect a lock-up. Replacement bolts are Great Plains part number 802-782C.

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Figure 80

Electric Clutch Lockup

Figure 81

Clutch Plate Nearly at Cutout

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Troubleshooting

This chart primarily covers problems arising from air cart issues, although it does include a few drill items.

Problem Cause Solution

Planting too little

Air leaks Check hopper lids, meter seals, manifold caps and

Fan speed too low See “Recommended Fan Speeds” on page 68.

Fan won’t run fast enough. Tractor must be able to supply 18 gallons/minute

Hydraulic fan running in reverse Check hydraulic circuit ﬂow direction.

Height switch operating too low - clutch is disengaging with openers in ground

Incorrect meter setting Re-check against Seed Rate Charts.

Incorrect cart setup sprockets for implement

Excessive ﬁeld speed: chart rates were developed at 6.5 mph (10.5 km/h)

Incorrect tire size or air pressure Check tire size and air pressure, page 87.

Seed size and weight vary from chart Calibrate. Adjust rate to compensate.

Excessive gaps between drill passes Adjust implement markers.

Low seed level in seed box Fill seed box.

Actual ﬁeld size is different Verify ﬁeld size.

Plugged seed hose Clean out seed tube hose.

Plugged opener seed tube Lift up drill, expose bottom of seed tube and clean

Meter sprocket damaged Replace seed cup sprocket.

Obstruction in meter or seed tubes (foreign material or uncleaned seed)

Clutch slippage due to oil in clutch Disassemble and de-grease clutch. On an

Removed, thrown or worn chains Check drive chains.

Also consult the Troubleshooting chart for the drill implement.

seed hose connections. Adjust latch and/or replace seals as needed.

at 200 psi.

Check that hydraulic fan check valve is not installed backward.

See “Implement Lift Switch Adjustment” on page 69.

Verify calibration.

Re-check against page 19.

Reduce speed

Remove excess slack in hoses.

Re-route hoses to avoid sharp bends.

Check that metering is actually stopping when drill is raised. Adjust or replace height switch.

out.

Clean meter and seed tube.

emergency basis, use the clutch lock-up procedure on page 70.

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Problem Cause Solution

Planting too much

No Seed Flow

Uneven seed spacing

Uneven seed depth

Meter setting too high Re-check against chart & calibration.

Incorrect cart setup sprockets for implement

Seed size and weight vary from chart Calibrate. Adjust rate to compensate.

Actual ﬁeld size is different Verify ﬁeld size.

Excessive overlap or irregular shaped ﬁeld

Incorrect tire size or air pressure Check tire size and air pressure, page 87.

Meter sprocket damaged Replace if damaged.

Seed monitor Master Switch off Engage seed monitor.

Height switch out of adjustment or failed.

Chain broken or removed Inventory chains against routing diagrams.

Clutch failed Replace clutch. On an emergency basis, use the

Clutch circuit failed Replace failed component or cable. On an

Seed rate set to zero Check seed rate indicator at meter(s).

Sprocket loose on shaft Check all sprocket pins, keys and set screws.

Meter box completely plugged Have Parts Manual at hand for parts identiﬁcation.

Excessive ﬁeld speed Reduce speed.

Unclean seed Use clean seed.

Air leaks Check hopper lids, meter seals, manifold caps and

Erratic meter clutch Check for damaged cables and loose connections.

Build up of seed treatment in meter. Clean out meter (see above).

Tower blockage Check towers for obstructions and plugging.

Seed hose plugged Stop and raise drill with fan running. Hand-crank

Meter wheel damaged or worn Check meter sprocket and replace.

Excessive ﬁeld speed Slow down. Check Seeding Rate Chart for correct

Air cart not level Check leveling instructions, page 21.

Planting conditions too wet Wait until drier weather.

Re-check against page 19.

Adjust implement marker.

Check, adjust or replace height switch.

clutch lock-up procedure on page 70.

emergency basis, use the clutch lock-up procedure on page 70.

Remove chain drive to meter. Remove bolts holding meter box to bottom of hopper. Remove and clean out meter.

seed hose connections. Adjust latch and/or replace seals as needed.

Blockages sometimes move from port to port in towers.

meter and check for rows not delivering seed.

maximum ﬁeld speed.

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Problem Cause Solution

Excessive seed cracking

Chain

Excessive ﬁeld speed Slow down. Check Seeding Rate Chart for correct

maximum ﬁeld speed.

Fan speed too high Check fan speed against recommendations on

page 68.

Dividers missing or damaged in towers Check and replace as needed,

Unclean seed Use clean seed.

Damaged, old or dry seed Use clean, new seed.

Debris in retainer clip Be sure open end of retainer clips are facing

opposite direction of chain travel. Consult chain routing diagrams in Appendix.

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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.

Always turn 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:

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

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

1. Securely block cart before working on it.

2. Lubricate areas listed under “Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance” on page 80.

3. Adjust idlers to remove excess slack from chains. Clean and use chain lube on all roller chains as needed.

4. Check for air leaks at lids, doors, seals, caps and hose connections.

5. Inﬂate tires as speciﬁed on “Tire Inﬂation Chart”on page 87.

6. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. “Safety Decals” on page 6.

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Chain Slack

Initially check the drive chains after the ﬁrst 10 hours of drill use. Thereafter, check the chains every 100 hours.

Hub Chain

Refer to Figure 82

This chain connects the hub sprocket weldment to a sprocket on the main drive shaft at the left rear cart wheel.

Check chain tension. Chain should have1⁄8inch (3 mm) slack. To adjust, loosen the bolts holding the main-shaft bearings and slide the main shaft. Retighten bolts.

Note: If you make any adjustments to the hub chain,

check tension on the chain from the main shaft to clutch shaft (next item, not shown in Figure 82).

Clutch Input Chain

Refer to Figure 83 and Figure 84

This chain connects a driving sprocket on the main drive shaft to a driven sprocket on the clutch jackshaft above the meter gearboxes.

Check that both driving and driven sprockets are aligned (in the same plane of rotation) and that the chain is not skewed. If not, loosen the set screws holding one or both drive sprockets in place and move them until they are aligned. Re-tighten the set screws.

1 2

3 4

Figure 82

Hub Chain

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26363

Refer to Figure 84 and Figure 83

Check chain tension. Lower span should have1⁄2inch (13 mm) slack at the midpoint. To tighten, loosen idler

bolts and adjust idlers. Do not adjust main shaft

bolts except to keep main shaft parallel to wheel spindle if signiﬁcant adjustment was necessary on hub chain.

Figure 83

Clutch Input Chain, Lower

Figure 84

Clutch Input Chain, Upper

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Gearbox Input Chains

Refer to Figure 85

These chains connect the clutch output to each of the two gearboxes.

Check chain tension. The rear spans should have

⁄2inch (13 mm) slack at the midpoint. To adjust, loosen

the bolts holding the upper idlers and move idler.

Retighten the bolts.

Note: The gearbox output chains are tensioned by spring

idlers and require no adjustment.

Chain Maintenance

Initially check the drive chains after the ﬁrst 10 hours of drill use. The slack of new chains tends to increase during the ﬁrst few hours of operation due to seating. Thereafter, check the chains every 100 hours.

Lubricate chains any time there is a chance of moisture, and when being stored at the end of the planting season.

Chain Slack

Figure 85

Gearbox Input Chains

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Refer to Figure 86, which, for clarity, greatly exaggerates slack, and omits the idlers.

1. Measure the span for allowable slack:

Locate the longest span of each chain (usually the span which does not run through the idlers).

2. Determine the ideal slack: Long chains (over 91 cm / 36 inches):

⁄4inch per foot (2.1 cm/m)

Vertical short chains:

⁄4inch per foot (2.1 cm/m)

Horizontal short chains:

⁄2inch per foot (4.2 cm/m).

3. Measure the current slack :

Acting at a right angle to the chain span at the centre of the span, deﬂect the chain in both directions. The slack is the distance of the movement.

4. Adjust the idlers for ideal slack.

Whenever mounting a chain, make sure the clip at the removable link is oriented to minimize snags.

Refer to Figure 87 (arrow shows chain direction)

Install clip with open end facing away from direction of chain travel (shown by gray or striped arrows in chain routing diagrams).

Figure 86

Measuring Chain Slack

Figure 87

Chain Clip Orientation

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Problem Clean-Outs

For normal unloading of residual materials at completion of planting, see “Unloading the Cart” on page 47. If, however, parking and storage recommendations have not been followed, it is possible to have hard-to-remove material present.

If the material fails to pass through the clean-out door, take the following steps to remove it. Do not consider entering the hopper until ﬁrst completing these tasks.

Open the clean-out door.

Remove the strainer and evaluate the problem. For example:

• If the problem is a single moveable large object, such as a dead animal, ﬁshing out from above may be the solution.

• If the problem is congealed materials, scoop out a sample from above and see if the mass dissolves in water. If so, and there is a small amount of the material involved, rinsing, or rinsing and pumping the hopper from above may be the solution.

For small amounts of residual materials, poking with a long pole may sufﬁce to push it through the clean-out.

If poking doesn’t produce satisfactory results, and you intend to try wash-out, at least poke one hole down to the clean-out, so that water can ﬂow out.

If wash-out is contemplated, start by introducing a small amount of water, and make sure that it appears at the clean-out within 15 minutes. If not, you will just be adding water to the problem. The hopper is not designed to hold water at full capacity. Add no more, remove meter box instead, and clean out from below.

Removing Meter Box

Removing the meter box exposes 7×7 inch access holes through which stubborn material may be extracted.

Refer to Figure 88

1. Not shown: Loosen the gearbox-to-meter chain idler

and remove the chain. Disconnect inlet and outlet hoses. Disconnect or remove the seed rate sensor.

2. Loosen all the nuts securing the meter box to

the hopper bottom plate . Unscrew the nuts to the bolt ends, but do not completely remove the nuts.

3. The meter box has a bead of silicone sealant

between it and the bottom plate. Use a pry tool to free the meter box from the bottom plate.

4. Once hanging entirely on the loose bolts, remove the

nuts and lower the meter box from the hopper.

When re-mounting the meter box, scrape off the old silicone sealant and replace it with fresh sealant.

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Figure 88

Remove Meter for Cleaning

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Hopper Entry

Normal use of the hopper and routine maintenance do not require entry. Ladders are provided in the hoppers, but they are for emergency egress, and are not intended for routine entry. However, do not remove the ladders, as they are also pressure-balancing vent lines.

▲ A hopper that is full or merely appears full can be an

entrapment hazard. You can sink entirely into the grain, or into a void, and suffocate in a matter of seconds. Grain bridges and crusts are especially dangerous.

▲ You can be overcome by hazardous fumes very quickly even

in an empty hopper with the lid open.

▲ A partially full hopper, even with no bridging present, is a

suffocation risk. Oxygen levels may be insufﬁcient and/or dust levels may be too high for breathing.

▲ Do not enter a hopper for loading material.

▲ Do not enter a hopper for unloading material.

▲ Do not enter a hopper for routine cleaning.

▲ Do not enter a hopper for any meter maintenance.

▲ Never enter a hopper without at least one trained and

equipped attendant present.

▲ Never enter a hopper for any reason unless you fully

comply with applicable laws, regulations, rules, agreements, and the instructions in this section. Where applicable laws, regulations, rules, agreements contradict an instruction below, do not follow that instruction.

Depending on their use, the ADC2350/E and ADC2350B/BE material hoppers may be or become “permit-required conﬁned spaces” under U.S. OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.146) and similar regulations, statutes, insurance agreements and local business policy. A written policy and permitting process may be required for any hopper entry.

Hopper entry may be necessary in some unusual circumstances, such as:

• hopper level sensor replacement; or,

• removal of obstructions too difﬁcult to pull out with the meter box removed and not susceptible to ﬁshing or pumping out from the open lid.

Rapid Suffocation Hazard:

Encrusted grain may be loose and ﬂowing beneath the crust. Any hollow spaces are highly likely to have insufﬁcient oxygen and/or toxic gases from microbial action. Falling through a crust in either case can result in death in a matter of seconds. Never enter a hopper to dislodge a crust or bridge.

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Should such a situation arise, observe the following precautions:

1. Evaluate the hazards Review the material safety data sheets (MSDS) for any treatments and/or fertilizers used in the hopper since it was last thoroughly cleaned, and the most recent materials even if the hopper was subsequently cleaned. Retain the MSDS information for any medical treatment that might be required.

2. Designate or engage a team Hopper entry is never a single-person activity. At least one attendant/observer is necessary. Give priority to individuals already trained in conﬁned space operations. Designate a leader (who will not be the entrant) with authority to terminate the activity.

3. Protect the team Obtain the necessary safety equipment speciﬁed for conﬁned space exposure to those materials, paying particular attention to respiratory support and protection. This may include contaminant detection equipment and positive ventilation to refresh air in the hopper.

4. Equip the team At least one attendant must be equipped with communications capability, to summon outside aid in the event that the hopper worker is overcome. Equip the entrant with a safety harness and safety line.

5. Train the team Review the hazards. Review the procedures.

6. Secure the cart Block the cart wheels to prevent movement.

7. Disrupt crusting or bridging From outside the hopper, break up any hard surfacing on top of the material, or forming layers within the material. Such layers are extremely dangerous to stand on.

8. Empty the hopper Follow the steps at “Unloading the Cart” on page 47. If a blockage makes this impossible, use an external pump line to remove as much material as possible without performing a hopper entry. Pump until at least some material is exiting the clean-out door. Leave the clean-out door open.

9. Clean the hopper From the outside at the walkboard, power-wash the inside of the hopper. Use a mild detergent sprayer. Rinse thoroughly.

10. Air the hopper Leave the hopper lid and clean-out door open, and do not commence work until the rinse water has completely evaporated.

11. Plan the work. Work the plan. Postpone the work if any team members, equipment or other resources are missing, or weather/lighting conditions are not favorable. Terminate and evacuate if any unexpected situations arise.

Understand the use of the protective equipment. Know the steps to take in emergencies. Practice them. Train the observer to summon aid, and not attempt hopper entry if the entrant is overcome.

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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

Hopper Lid Pivot Bar and Clamps

1 pivot and 1 clamp each of 2 lids; 4 sites total

Type of Lubrication: Spray Quantity: Coat thoroughly

Meter Box Door Clamps

2 clamps each of 4 doors; 8 total

Type of Lubrication: Spray Quantity: Coat thoroughly

Auger Storage Clamps

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2 clamps

Type of Lubrication: Spray Quantity: Coat thoroughly

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Auger Swing Arm: Mount Pivot

1 zerk each pivot; 3 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until Grease emerges

Auger Swing Arm: Outer Pivot

1 zerk

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until Grease emerges

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Hub Chain

As Required

1 chain, inside left wheel

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity = Coat thoroughly

Lubricate chains any time there is a chance of moisture, and when being stored at the end of the planting season.

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Driveshaft Output/Clutch Input Chain

As Required

1 chain, from left wheel to clutch

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity = Coat thoroughly

Lubricate chains any time there is a chance of moisture, and when being stored at the end of the planting season.

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Clutch Output/Gearbox Input Chains

As Required

1 chain each gearbox; 2 total

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity = Coat thoroughly

Lubricate chains any time there is a chance of moisture, and when being stored at the end of the planting season.

Gearbox Output/Meter Input Chains

As Required

One chain each meter; 2 total

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity = Coat thoroughly

Lubricate chains any time there is a chance of moisture, and when being stored at the end of the planting season.

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Main Wheel Bearings

Seasonal

2 bearings each wheel, 2 wheels; 4 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Re-pack

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Caster Wheel Bearings (ADC2350B/BE only)

Seasonal

2 bearings each wheel, 2 wheels; 4 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Re-pack

Caster Pivot (ADC2350B/BE only)

Seasonal

2 bearings

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Re-pack

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Options

Blockage Detector

The seed monitor supports sensors that monitor for plugging in the one-inch, secondary hoses. The package includes programmable blockage modules for each tower and ﬂow sensors for each secondary seed hose. The blockage modules signal the monitor when ﬂow stops at a sensor. The monitor then sounds an alarm and identiﬁes the problem hose.

To order blockage sensors, contact your Great Plains dealer.

16457

Implement, Row Spacing

CTA4000/HD-5010, 10 inch 168-410A

CTA4000/HD-6575, 7.5 inch 168-409A

CTA4000/HD-8006, 6 inch 168-408A

NTA3010-3610, 10 inch 168-405A

NTA3010-4875, 7.5 inch 168-404A

NTA3510-4010, 10 inch 168-407A

NTA3510-5575, 7.5 inch 168-406A

3N-4010HDA-6675, 7.5 inch 168-411A

3N-4010HDA-4810, 10 inch 168-412A

Part

Numbers

10 inch Seed Monitor Console

The standard Air Drill Carts seed monitor system includes a 10 inch (25.4 cm) LCD color display (diagonal measure).

This console may be purchased separately to upgrade an older 5 inch (12.7 cm) console.

Description Part Number

DICKEY-john®IntelliAg® 10in

monitor

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Alternate Flute Sets

The standard model ADC2350/E and ADC2350B/BE Air Drill Carts have two ﬂuted wheels (“stars”) and two ﬁller rings in each active meter compartment.

Alternate ﬂute shafts are available for higher ( , ) rates and for small seeds . These accessories replace the existing 2-star shaft assembly with one having a different star conﬁguration. This provides different seeding rates for the same Range and variable rate gearbox setting. See “Changing Meter Flutes” on page 66 for installation instructions.

If your seeding rates need to be higher than those listed in the Seed Rate Manual, select one of the high rate shafts.

• Replacing the standard 2-star shaft with a 3-star shaft increases the seeding rate by approximately

50% (to 150% of standard rate).

• Replacing the standard 2-star shaft with a 4-star shaft increases the seeding rate by approximately

double (to 200% of standard rate).

For small seeds (see list at right) or other seeds substantially smaller than 12×4.7 mm (1⁄2×3⁄16inch), the standard shaft may not provide sufﬁcient precision and uniform ﬂow at very low rates. A small seeds ﬂute shaft is available that provides two half-width shallow

ﬂute stars per compartment.

• For compatible seeds, replacing the standard 2-star shaft with the small seeds shaft reduces the seeding rate by approximately 80% (to 20% of standard rate).

The kit required depends on the number of towers on the implement and the number of stars desired. Order one kit per meter (two per air cart)

Tested Small Seeds

The 167-085B Seed Rate Manual includes data for Small Seeds shafts and the following seeds:

• Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)

• Canola (Brassica napus L., Brassica campestris L., Brassica Rapa var.m)

• Millet (Pennisetum glaucum, Setaria italica, Panicum miliaceum, Eleusine coracana)

• Milo (Sorghum)

• Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata)

• Timothy (Phleum pratense)

3 4

32398

Stars

Implement Tow e rs

per

Outlet

NTA3010 4 3 168-401S

NTA3010 4 4 168-402S

NTA3010 4 2 Small 168-438S

NTA3510 5 3 168-385S

NTA3510 5 4 168-386S

NTA3510 5 2 Small 168-439S

CTA4000 5 3 168-385S

CTA4000 5 4 168-386S

CTA4000 5 2 Small 168-439S

CTA4000HD 5 3 168-385S

CTA4000HD 5 4 168-386S

CTA4000HD 5 2 Small 168-439S

3N-4010HDA 6 3 168-382S

3N-4010HDA 6 4 168-383S

3N-4010HDA 6 2 Small 168-440S

Part

Numbers

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ADC2350/E Hitches

One hitch is selected upon initial order of an ADC2350/E Air Drill Carts, and includes the spring wire loop, safety chain, and all fasteners. Additional hitches may be ordered for conversion in the ﬁeld, and include extra hitch mounting bolts, lock washers and nuts.

Hitch Description Option

Small Clevis (72) 170-039A

Small Strap (73) 170-059A

Large Strap, Welded (71) 170-038A

Large Strap, Cast (74) 170-004A

Category V, Cast (75) 170-073A

Hitch options are not applicable for the ADC2350B/BE cart, which includes a pintle ring compatible with the rear hitch of supported leading drills.

Part

Numbers

26432

Variable Rate Control

This option replaces the manual meter adjuster jackscrew cranks with linear actuators controlled by the seed monitor.

With this option, seed rate is set directly on the seed monitor virtual terminal, and may be varied during planting directly from the cab.

Description Part Number

ADC2350 VARIABLE RATE KIT 166-193A

This kit is factory-installed if ordered with the cart. It may also be ﬁeld-installed on any vintage ADC2350/E or ADC2350B/BE, and includes an installation manual:

166-263M MANUAL INSTALL ADC2350 VAR RT

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Appendix

Speciﬁcations and Capacities

Tractor Requirements

Hopper Capacity

Seeding Rates (each meter)

Weight (empty)

Weight (full)

Hitch Load

Hydraulic Circuits

Hitch

Width

Length (auger stowed)

Height (auger stowed)

ADC2350 or ADC2350E

“Pull-Between” Cart

with CTA4000HD: 325 hp

with CTA4000: 300 hp with NTA3510: 275 hp with NTA3010: 250 hp

175 bushels 175 bushels

1.5 to 320 lbs/acre (1.7 to 359 kg/ha)

8100 lbs (3674 kg) 9800 lbs (4445 kg)

32,100 lbs (14,560 kg) 32200 lbs (14606 kg)

9500 lb (loaded)

4309 kg

3 circuits required

load-sensitive or closed-center

15 to 30 gpm at 2000 psi

dedicated dual-link pintle hitch

9 feet 10 inches (3.0 m) 12 feet 6 inches (3.81 m)

25 feet 0 inches (7.62 m) 25 feet 0 inches (7.62 m)

11 feet 2 inches (3.4 m) 11 feet 10 inches (3.61 m)

ADC2350B or ADC2350BE

“Pull-Behind” Cart

with 3N-4010HDA: 300 hp

1.5 to 320 lbs/acre (1.7 to 359 kg/ha)

(negligible)

1 circuit required

load-sensitive or closed-center

15 to 30 gpm at 2000 psi

Clearance

Tire Sizes

23 inches (58 cm) 31 inches (79 cm)

23.5L/55-26 12-Ply

30.5L R32 170 Load Index (16 Ply)

21.5L-16.1 14 Ply

Tire Inﬂation Chart

Tire Inﬂation Chart Tire Warranty Information

Tire Size Inﬂation

23.5L/55-26 12-Ply

30.5L R32 170 Load Index (16 Ply)

21.5L-16.1 14 Ply

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40 psi

276 kPa

30 psi

207 kPa

36 psi

248 kPa

All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer of the tire. Tire warranty information is included with your manuals or online at the manufacturer’s websites listed below. For assistance or information, contact your nearest Authorized Farm Tire Retailer. ManufacturerWebsite Firestonewww.ﬁrestoneag.com Gleasonwww.gleasonwheel.com Titanwww.titan-intl.com

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Torque Values Chart

Bolt Size

in-tpi

⁄4-20

⁄4-28

⁄16-18

⁄16-24

⁄8-16

⁄8-24

⁄16-14

⁄16-20

⁄2-13

⁄2-20

⁄16-12

⁄16-18

⁄8-11

⁄8-18

⁄4-10

⁄4-16

⁄8-9

⁄8-14

1-8

1-12

⁄8-7

⁄8-12

⁄4-7

⁄4-12

⁄8-6

⁄8-12

⁄2-6

⁄2-12

Bolt Head Identiﬁcation

Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9

ft-lb

N-m

7.4 11 16

8.5 13 18

15 24 33

17 26 37

27 42 59

31 47 67

43 67 95

49 75 105

66 105 145

75 115 165

95 150 210

105 165 235

130 205 285

150 230 325

235 360 510

260 405 570

225 585 820

250 640 905

340 875 1230

370 955 1350

480 1080 1750

540 1210 1960

680 1520 2460

750 1680 2730

890 1990 3230

1010 2270 3680

1180 2640 4290

1330 2970 4820

N-m N-m

5.6 8 12

61014 5 811

11 17 25 12 19 27

13 19 27 13 21 29

20 31 44 24 39 53

22 35 49 29 45 62

32 49 70 42 67 93

36 55 78 44 70 97

49 76 105 66 77 105

55 85 120 68 105 150

70 110 155 73 115 160

79 120 170 105 165 230

97 150 210 115 180 245

110 170 240 145 230 300

170 265 375 165 260 355

190 295 420 205 325 450

165 430 605 230 480 665

185 475 670 355 560 780

250 645 910 390 610 845

275 705 995 705 1120 1550

355 795 1290 785 1240 1710

395 890 1440 1270 1950 2700

500 1120 1820 1380 2190 3220

555 1240 2010

655 1470 2380

745 1670 2710

870 1950 3160

980 2190 3560

Bolt Head Identiﬁcation

Bolt Size

ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb

mm x pitch

M 5 X 0.8

M 6 X 1

M 8 X 1.25

M 8 X 1

M10 X 1.5

M10 X 0.75

M12 X 1.75

M12 X 1.5

M12 X 1

M14 X 2

M14 X 1.5

M16 X 2

M16 X 1.5

M18 X 2.5

M18 X 1.5

M20 X 2.5

M20 X 1.5

M24 X 3

M24 X 2

M30 X 3.5

M30 X 2

M36 X 3.5

M36 X 2

a. in-tpi = nominal thread diameter in inches-threads per inch

b. N· m = newton-meters

c. mm x pitch = nominal thread diameter in mm x thread pitch

d. ft-lb = foot pounds

5.8 8.8 10.9

N-m N-m N-m

357

71115

17 26 36

18 28 39

33 52 72

39 61 85

58 91 125

60 95 130

90 105 145

92 145 200

99 155 215

145 225 315

155 240 335

195 310 405

220 350 485

280 440 610

310 650 900

480 760 1050

525 830 1150

960 1510 2100

1060 1680 2320

1730 2650 3660

1880 2960 4100

946

Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise speciﬁed use torque values listed above.

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Chain Routing

26311

26313

Main Hub Chain

26313

Clutch Input Chain

Gearbox Input Chains Gearbox Output Chains

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Hydraulic Diagrams

ADC2350/E Hydraulic Diagram (S/N A1157T-)

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ADC2350/E Hydraulic Circuits

Used With Orange Blue Yellow Black

Cart CTA4000

Cart CTA4000HD

Cart NTA3010

Cart NTA3510

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Auger

Marker

Auger

Marker

Auger

Marker

Auger

Marker

Not Used

Lift / Fold

Lower / Unfold

Not Used

Lift / Fold

Lower / Unfold

Not Used

Lift, Rod End

Lift, Base End

Not Used

Lift, Rod End

Lift, Base End

Fan ( only)

Not Used

Fan ( only)

Not Used

Fan ( only)

Fold, Rod End

Fold, Base End

Fan ( only)

Fold, Rod End

Fold, Base End

Fan Sump Return

Sump Return

Fan Sump Return

Sump Return

Fan Sump Return

Sump Return

Fan Sump Return

Sump Return

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ADC2350/E Hydraulic Diagram (S/N A1158T+)

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ADC2350/E Hydraulic Circuits

Used With Orange Blue Yellow Black

Cart CTA4000

Cart CTA4000HD

Cart NTA3010

Cart NTA3510

Auger

Marker

Auger

Marker

Auger

Marker

Auger

Marker

Not Used

Lift / Fold

Lower / Unfold

Not Used

Lift / Fold

Lower / Unfold

Not Used

Lift, Rod End

Lift, Base End

Not Used

Lift, Rod End

Lift, Base End

Fan ( only)

Not Used

Fan ( only)

Not Used

Fan ( only)

Fold, Rod End

Fold, Base End

Fan ( only)

Fold, Rod End

Fold, Base End

Fan Sump Return

Sump Return

Fan Sump Return

Sump Return

Fan Sump Return

Sump Return

Fan Sump Return

Sump Return

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ADC2350/E Hydraulic Fan (S/N A1157T-)

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ADC2350B/BE Hydraulic Diagram (S/N A1157T-)

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ADC2350B/BE Hydraulic Diagram (S/N A1158T+)

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Great Plains ADC2350BE 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

Avoid High Pressure Fluids

Use A Safety Chain

Keep Riders Off Machinery

Use Safety Lights and Devices

Check for Overhead Lines

Transport Machinery Safely

Wear Protective Equipment

Handle Chemicals Properly

Shutdown and Storage

Practice Safe Maintenance

Tire Safety

Safety At All Times

Safety Decals

Danger: Cannot Read English

Danger: Hitch Crushing Hazard

Danger: Electrocution Hazard

Danger: Missing Guard Hazard

Danger: Rotating Auger

Warning: Excessive Speed

Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard

Warning: Overhead Auger Hazard

Warning: Pinch Point Hazard

Warning: Fan Hazard

Caution: Tires Not A Step

Caution: General

Caution: Auger General

Caution: Tire Pressure

Caution: Tire Pressure

Caution: Tire Pressure

Caution: Towing

Introduction

Air Cart Document Family

Description of Unit

Intended Usage

Using This Manual

Owner Assistance

Product Support

Preparation and Setup

Pre-Setup Checklist

Installing Seed Monitor Terminal

Cart Drive System

Cart Sprocket Setup

Hitching

ADC2350/E Hitching

ADC2350B/BE Hitching

ADC2350/E “Pull Between” Hitching

Hitching ADC2350/E to Tractor

Make ADC2350/E Seed Hose Connections

Make ADC2350/E Electrical Connections

Make ADC2350/E Hydraulic Connections

Current Style Color Coded Hose Handles

Fan Priority

ADC2350/E Hydraulic Hookup

ADC2350/E Older Style Hoses with Color Ties

Fan Priority

Sump First and Last

ADC2350/E Hydraulic Hookup

Hitching ADC2350B/BE to Leading Drill

Make ADC2350B/BE Seed Hose Connections

Make ADC2350B/BE Electrical Connections

Make ADC2350B/BE Hydraulic Connections

Current Style Color Coded Hose Handles

Fan Priority

Set Up the Implement

ADC2350B/BE Older Style Hoses With Color Ties

Fan Priority

Setup Seed Monitor for Air Drill

Row Setup Data

Row Spacing and Swath