Predelivery Instructions
Models ADI334 and ADI345
Air Drill Implement
Manufacturing, Inc.
P.O. Box 5060 ● Salina, Kansas 67402-5060
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160-243M
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Notations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Description of Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Assembly and Setup Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Section 1 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tools Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Pre-Assembly Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Assemble Implement Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Flex Limiter Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Lift Cylinder Hydraulic Hoses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fold Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Section 2 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hitching Cart to Implement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Bleeding the Lift Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Bleeding the Folding Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Leveling Frame Side-to-Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
45-Foot Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
34-Foot Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Distribution Towers and Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Primary Distribution Hoses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Secondary Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes . . .21
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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 inf ormation 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
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Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
For your safety, thoroughly read “Important Safety Information” and “Operating Instructions” in the operator’s manual
before proceeding.
Safety Notations
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential
hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precautions
must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully
read the message that follows it. In addition to design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and
proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
Watch for the following safety notations throughout these instructions and the operator’s manual.
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DANGER!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word
is limited to the most extreme situations.
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WARNING!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moder ate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
Safety Rules
Most accidents are the result of negligence, carelessness or
failure to follow safety precautions. Though your implement is
designed with many built-in safety features, safety precautions
are mandatory to prevent accidents.
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Introduction
Introduction
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Great Plains Manufacturing wants y ou to be satisfied with
any new machine delivered b y the Great Plains Trucking
network. To ease the assembly task and produce a prop
erly working machine, read this entire manual before assembling or setting up new equipment.
Description of Unit
The three-rank air drill implement is a towed seeding implement used with a Great Plains air-drill cart. Seed is delivered by a pressurized air stream to the floating-hoe
openers via primary seed hoses, distribution towers and
secondary seed hoses.
The implement has a working width of 34 or 45 feet. The
implement has three ranks of staggered openers for easy
residue flow . Opener depth is controlled by a hydraulic
stop. Press wheels follo w the openers to firm and close the
seedbed. An electric-clutch drive with an adjustable height
switch turns seeding off automatically for headland turns.
Openers and press wheels are spaced over f our frame
sections on the 34-foot or six sections on the 45-foot im
plement. Floating arms link the cart to the implement, allowing the implement to move independently of the tractor
and cart for increased front-to-rear flexibility.
The implement folds to a transport height of 15 feet, eight
inches (45-foot drill) or 13 feet, two inches (34-foot drill).
Rear castor wheels are used for transport and field turns
and are lifted for seeding.
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An operator’s man ual is also pro vided with the ne w machine. Read and understand “Important Safety Informa-
tion” and “Operating Instructions” in the operator’ s
manual before assembling the machine . As a reference,
keep the operator’ s man ual on hand while assembling.
The information in this manual is current at printing. Some
parts may change to assure top performance.
Definitions
Right and left as used in this manual are determined by
facing the direction the machine will trav el while in use un
less otherwise stated.
IMPORTANT: A crucial point of information related to
the preceding topic. For safe and correct oper ation,
read and follow the directions provided before continuing.
NOTE: Useful inf ormation related to the preceding topic.
Assembly and Setup Assistance
To order additional dealer assembly instructions or operator’s and parts manuals, write to the following address . Include model numbers in all correspondence.
If you do not understand any part of this manual or have
other assembly or setup questions, assistance is av ail
able. Contact
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Using This Manual
This manual was written to help you assemble and prepare the new machine for the customer. The manual includes instructions for assembly and set up . Read this
manual and follow the recommendations f or safe, efficient
and proper assembly and setup.
Product Support
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PO Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
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Section 1 Assembly
Section 1 Assembly
This section covers dealer requirements f or assembly. As
the dealer, it is y our responsibility to unload, assemble and
prepare the implement for use.
The implement is shipped via flat bed truck. It is not fully
assembled. Unload all equipment before beginning as
sembly. Do not attempt any assembly work while the implement is on the truck.
The following are step-by-step instructions f or assembling
the implement. Each heading is a step in the assembly
process. Begin with Tools Required and Pre-Assembly
Checklist to ensure you have all necessary parts and
equipment at hand. Then proceed with Assemble Imple
ment Frame . Follow each step to make the job as quick
and safe as possible and produce a properly working ma
chine.
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Tools Required
• Forklift or overhead hoist with 6,500-pound capacity
• A tractor of sufficient size and horsepower with remote
hydraulics. Refer to Tractor Requirements, “Setup,”
page 9.
• General hand tools
• Jack stands or blocks and safety chain
NOTE: You will need about 12 gallons of h ydraulic oil to refill the tractor hydraulic reservoir after initial bleeding and
cycling of the hydraulic systems.
10. Inflate tires and torque all wheel bolts as recommended in the “Appendix,” page 21.
Assemble Implement Frame
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WARNING!
Obey all safety instructions fr om lifting equipment manufactur er.
Do not walk or place any part of the body under the raised sections. Be sure transport stands are securely attached prior to lifting. Be sure lifting equipment has enough capacity to lift sections.
1. Remove the implement sections from the truck and
place them on the ground.
2. With all stacks securely on the ground, remov e the u-
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bolts from the bottom of the shipping stands on the
highest sections so that the stand remains attached to
the upper section.
3. Carefully lift the top section off of the stack and place
it on solid, level ground or concrete if available.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with each section, placing the
sections approximately in the position for assemb ly.
5. Check that the pivot bushings are in place in the piv ot
tubes in all sections
6. Use the hoist or forklift to position adjacent sections so
that the holes in the clevis line up with the holes in the
pivot tubes.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
1. Read and understand “Important Safety Information” on page 1 before assemb ling.
2. Have at least two people on hand while assemb ling.
3. Make sure the assembly area is le vel and free of obstructions (preferably an open concrete area).
4. Make sure the assembly area is large enough f or the
assembled drill. Assembled width is 34 or 45 feet.
5. Have all major frame components .
6. Have all f asteners and pins shipped with drill
IMPORTANT: If a pre-assembled part or fastener is
temporarily removed, remember where it goes. Keep
the parts separated.
7. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
8. Have a cop y of the parts manual on hand. If unsure of
proper placement or use of any part or fastener, ref er
to the parts manual.
9. Check that all safety labels and reflectors are correctly
located and legible. Replace if damaged. Refer to
Safety Labels, “Important Safety Information, ” in the
operator’s man ual.
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WARNING!
Do not place any part of the body between the frame sections
when aligning holes or severe injury may result.
7. Refer to Figure 1-1. When the holes are aligned, install the pivot clevis bolts (2) in place and secure them
with one-inch nylock nuts (1).
Install bolts so that the flat section of bolt head is
aligned with the square stock on the clevis to pre v ent
the bolt from rotating in the clevis.
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Figure 1-1
Pivot Pin Installation
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all sections are bolted together.
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Flex Limiter Bars
Refer to Figure 1-2:
1. Position the flex-limiter bars so that the slots line up with
the holes in the lugs near the center of the implement.
2. Install the 7/8 x 3 1/2-inch bolts (1), flat washers (2),
spacer tubes (6), flex-limiter bars (3), lock washer (4),
and nut (5) at each end of tube. The flex-limiter bars
should be free to move from side-to-side on the bolts.
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Figure 1-2
Flex Limiter Bar Installation
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Lift Cylinder Hydraulic Hoses
Refer to Figure 1-4 or Figure 1-5. Install the hydr aulic hoses on the lift wheels. Note the hose lengths listed and be
sure to use the correct length of hose in each location. In
stall the longest hose first and work down to the shortest
hose length.
Refer to Figure 1-3. The row openers in some locations ha ve
hose clips (1) mounted on them. Always route h ydraulic hoses through the clips to prevent damage .
IMPORTANT: Carefully check hoses to be sure they
are not rubbing on any sharp edges. Check that the
hoses are loose enough to allow the implement to fold
or unfold and raise or lower without damage. Be sure
that hoses will not bind or get pinched during operation.
NOTE: The SAE O-ring and JIC 37˚ flare-type hose connections do not require sealant for reconnecting. They do
not require high torque for a good seal.
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Section 1 Assembly
34-Foot Lifting Hydraulics
Hydraulic Hose Sizes
Item Part Number I.D. Length
1 811-235C 3/8 222
2 811-237C 3/8 174
3 811-245C 3/8 74
4 811-245C 3/8 74
5 811-236C 3/8 84
6 811-123C 3/8 51
7 811-237C 3/8 174
8 811-235C 3/8 222
9 811-127C 3/8 111
10 811-127C 3/8 111
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45-Foot Lifting Hydraulics
Hydraulic Hose Sizes
Item Part Number I.D. Length
1 811-124C 3/8 268
2 811-125C 3/8 82
3 811-310C 3/8 198
4 811-245C 3/8 74
5 811-245C 3/8 74
6 811-236C 3/8 84
7 811-123C 3/8 51
8 811-124C 3/8 268
9 811-311C 3/8 242
10 811-127C 3/8 111
11 811-127C 3/8 111
12 811-125C 3/8 82
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Figure 1-4
34-Foot Lifting Hydraulics
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Figure 1-7
34-Foot Folding Hydraulics
Fold Cylinders
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DANGER!
The folding cylinders must be bled free of air befor e attempting
to fold implement. Otherwise severe damage and bodily injury
may result.
Position f old cylinders with base end to w ard center of the
drill and the rod end toward wings. Pin the base end to the
fold cylinder lug. Secure the pin with the provided clip .
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45-Foot Folding Hydraulics
Hydraulic Hose Sizes
Item Part Number I.D. Length
1 811-095C 3/8 158
2 811-095C 3/8 158
3 811-118C 3/8 41
4 811-094C 3/8 176
5 811-094C 3/8 176
6 811-118C 3/8 41
7 811-096C 3/8 108
8 811-096C 3/8 108
9 811-117C 3/8 90
10 811-096C 3/8 108
11 811-093C 3/8 47
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45-Foot Lifting Hydraulics
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cuit.
Install hydraulic hoses. Ref er to Figure 1-6 or Figure 1-7.
Note the hose lengths and be sure to use the correct length
hose in each location. Start with the longest hose and work
to the shortest.
When installing, route hoses through the hose clips on the
openers. See Figure 1-3. Be sure hoses are not twisted
and will not get pinched when the implement is raised, lowered, folded or unfolded. Do not let the hoses rub on sharp
edges, and be sure there is enough slack for do wn-flex.
NOTE: The SAE O-ring and JIC 37˚ flare-type hose connections do not require sealant for reconnecting. They do
34-Foot Folding Hydraulics
Hydraulic Hose Sizes
Item Part Number I.D. Length
1 811-240C 3/8 75
2 811-240C 3/8 75
3 811-241C 3/8 21
4 811-241C 3/8 21
5 811-239C 3/8 75
Figure 1-6
45-Foot Folding Hydraulics
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6 811-239C 3/8 75
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Section 2 Setup
Section 2 Setup
This section covers dealer requirements f or implement
setup, including hitching the cart to the implement, bleeding air from the hydraulics, leveling the frame, and installing seed towers and hoses.
Hitching Cart to Implement
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DANGER!
Y ou may be se ver ely injur ed or killed by being crushed between
the cart and the implement. Do not stand or place any part of
your body between the cart and implement while hooking up the
air drill.
Refer to Figure 2-1.
1. With cart links tied up, slowly back cart toward the
center of the implement.
2. When cart links (1) are aligned with the lower hitch
plates on the cart (2), drive link pins (3) in place. Secure with roll pins.
Refer to Figure 2-2.
3. Make sure the cart sling (1) is connected to the cylinder lift arm (2), then align the top hole with the support
plates (3) on the back of the cart frame.
4. Install the cart sling pin (4) and secure it with the 1/4 x
2-inch cotter pins (5). Be sure cotter pins are spread.
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Figure 2-2
Hose Routing and Sling Installation
5. Connect the primary seed hoses to the cart meter
box. Connect the hoses left-to-right in the same order
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Figure 2-1
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towers are installed on the implement. Route the hoses above the cart-axle tube. Allow only enough slack
for implement to be fully raised and lowered without
binding. Use cable ties to secure hoses in a safe location. Secure hoses to metering-box-outlet tubes using
2 1/2-inch band clamps and tighten securely . Be sure
outer clamps do not interfere with meter-box latches .
Refer to Figure 2-3.
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Figure 2-3
Clamp Positioning
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WARNING!
Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to
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
leaks. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles
when working with hydraulic systems. If an accident occurs, see
a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be
surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene will result.
Connect hydraulic hoses to rear of cart. Refer to Figure 2-
4. Working from left to right, connect hoses in the following
order.
a. Connect fold hoses to outlets on the far right (out-
lets A and B).
b. Connect lift hoses to the next set of outlets (out-
lets C and D).
NOTE: The SAE O-ring and JIC 37˚ flare-type hose connections do not require sealant for reconnecting. They do
not require high torque for a good seal.
6. Plug the lead from the electrical harness on the implement into the cart.
7. When all connections have been made, carefully
check all lines to make sure none will be damaged
when the implement is operated. Re-route the lines or
use cable ties to keep them in a saf e place . Chec k
warning lights for correct operation.
Bleeding the Lift Hydraulics
The implement lift system is equipped with rephasing hydraulic cylinders that require a special procedure for bleeding air from the circuit. Read and follow the procedure
carefully . The rephasing cylinders will not function properly
with air in the circuit.
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WARNING!
Y ou may be sever ely injur ed or killed by being crushed by a falling implement. Always have the frame sufficiently blocked up
when working on implement.
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WARNING!
Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to
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
leaks. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles
when working with hydraulic systems. If an accident occurs, see
a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be
surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene will result.
1. Check the hydraulic fluid level in the tractor reservoir
and fill to the proper level. Add fluid to the system as
needed while cycling new cylinders. About 5 gallons
of oil will be used to fill new cylinders. A low oil le vel
may draw air into the system, causing jerky or une ven
cylinder movement.
2. Jack up and support the front member of each frame
section at a point close to each gauge wheel.
3. With the frame block ed and supported, unpin the rod
end of the gauge-wheel cylinders. Pivot the cylinders
up. Wire or otherwise safely support the rod-end port
higher than the base-end port.
IMPORTANT: The cylinders located directly behind
the cart will not pivot upward for bleeding. Unpin and
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Figure 2-4
Hydraulic Hose Connections
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remove these cylinders from the implement, then
support rod-end port higher than the base-end port.
Refer to Figure 2-5.
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Center Hydraulic Cylinders
2. Unpin the rod end of the fold cylinders. See Figure 2-
6. Wire or otherwise safely support the cylinders so
when the rod is fully extended it does not contact anything.
Figure 2-5
4. With the tractor engine at an idle speed, engage the
remote lever for the lifting circuit. When the outside
cylinders on both sides of the implement have completely extended, hold the remote lever on for one
minute.
5. Retract the cylinder rods. Extend the rods again and
hold the remote lever on f or one more minute. Repeat
this step two more times to completely bleed the system.
6. Repin cylinders.
7. Recheck the tractor reservoir and fill to the proper level.
Bleeding the Folding Hydraulics
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WARNING!
Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to
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
leaks. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles
when working with hydraulic systems. If an accident occurs, see
a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be
surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene will result.
1. Check the hydraulic fluid in the tr actor reservoir and fill
to the proper level. Add fluid to the system as needed.
A low oil lev el may draw air bac k into the system, causing jerky or uneven cylinder movement.
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Figure 2-6
Bleeding Fold Cylinders
3. Cycle the cylinders completely in and out at least
three times to purge the air from the fold system.
NOTE: On the 45-f oot implement, if the fold cylinders on
one side of the drill will not move after the other side has
completely extended or retracted, release the remote lever momentarily, reverse the lev er, then try again.
4. Fully extend the cylinders and repin the rod ends.
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CAUTION!
Do not fold implement unless gauge-wheel transport locks are
installed.
5. Repin cylinders.
6. Recheck the tractor reservoir and fill to the proper level.
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Leveling Frame Side-to-Side
45-Foot Drill
Since the dual gauge wheels on frame sections three and
four are not adjustable, mak e all adjustments with these as a
reference.
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WARNING!
You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed from a
falling implement. Always have the frame sufficiently blocked
up when working on implement.
1. Check that the lift circuit is free of air and full of oil. Refer to Bleeding the Hydraulics, page 10.
2. Hydraulically lower the entire implement frame. Fully
retract all gauge-wheel cylinders. Block up or otherwise
safely support the implement frame.
3. T ak e a ref erence measurement off one dual gaugewheel as show in Figure 2-7. Lay a straight edge
across at least two tubes of frame section three or
four . Extend the str aight edge out o ver the axle. Measure the distance from the bottom of the straight edge
to the center of the dual gauge-wheel axle.
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Figure 2-8
Eye-Bolt Adjustment, Non-Castored Gauge Wheel
7. Move the straight edge so it lies over the castored
gauge-wheel axle. Adjust the eye bolt at the base of
the cylinder (see Figure 2-9) until the center of the axle
is about 1/2-inch higher than the reference measurement. Secure eye-bolt by tightening the jam n uts .
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Figure 2-7
Reference Measurement
4. Move the straight edge out to the first frame section.
Lay the straight edge across at least two frame tubes .
Extend the straight edge over the non-castored,
gauge-wheel axle. Measure the distance from the bottom of the straight edge to the center of the axle. If the
dimension is the same as the reference measurement, no adjustment is necessary . Proceed to step 7.
5. If the wing measurement differs from the reference
measurement, unpin the gauge-wheel arm. Position
and support the arm to match the reference measurement.
6. Swing the cylinder down and adjust the eye-bolt until
the pin holes line up. Secure the ey e bolt with the jam
nut and repin the cylinder to the gauge-wheel arm.
See Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-9
Eye-Bolt Adjustment, Castored Gauge Wheel
8. Repeat steps 5, 6 and 7 for sixth frame section.
9. Make sure all cylinders are securely pinned.
10. With the drill on level ground, note where the fr ame
sections three and four hinge. If the sections bow at
their hinge point, adjust the cart sling so the center of
the machine is level during field operation. To adjust:
c. Lower the implement until all weight is on the
openers.
d. Unpin the sling from the cart. Loosen the jam nut
shown in Figure 2-10.
• To raise center of frame, turn the threaded link
clockwise.
• To lower the center, turn link counterclockwise.
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e. Tighten jam nut and repin sling to cart. Recheck
levelness and re-adjust as necessary.
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Figure 2-10
Cart Sling
34-Foot Drill
Since the dual gauge wheels on frame sections three and
four are not adjustable, mak e all adjustments with these as a
reference.
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WARNING!
Y ou may be sever ely injur ed or killed by being crushed by a falling implement. Always have the frame sufficiently blocked up
when working on implement.
1. Check that the lift circuit is free of air and full of oil. Refer to Bleeding the Hydraulics, page 10.
2. Hydraulically lower the entire implement frame. Fully
retract all gauge-wheel cylinders. Block up or otherwise
support the implement frame.
3. T ak e a ref erence measurement from the top of the implement frame to the center of one dual gauge-wheel
axle as show in Figure 2-7, page 12. Lay a straight
edge across at least two tubes of frame section three
or four . Extend the str aight edge out o ver the axle.
Measure the distance from the bottom of the straight
edge to the center of the axle.
4. Move the straight edge out to the first frame section.
Lay the straight edge across at least two frame tubes .
Extend the straight edge out over the non-castored,
gauge-wheel axle. Measure the distance from the bottom of the straight edge to the center of the axle. If the
dimension is the same as the reference measurement, no adjustment is necessary . Proceed to step 7.
5. If the wing measurement differs from the reference
measurement, unpin the gauge-wheel arm. Position
and support the arm to match the reference measurement.
6. Swing the cylinder down and adjust the eye-bolt (Figure 2-8) until the pin holes line up. Secure the ey e bolt
with the jam nut and repin the cylinder to the gaugewheel arm.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for implement section four.
8. Make sure that all cylinders are securely pinned.
9. With the drill on level ground, note where the frame
sections three and four hinge. If the sections bow at
their hinge point, adjust the cart sling so the center of
the machine is level during field operation. To adjust:
a. Lower the implement until all weight is resting on
the openers.
b. Unpin the sling from the cart.
c. Loosen the jam nut shown in Figure 2-10, page
13.
• To raise the center of the frame, turn the thread-
ed link clockwise.
• To lower the center, turn the threaded link coun-
terclockwise.
d. When satisfied with adjustment, tighten jam nut
and repin sling to cart. Recheck levelness and re-
adjust as necessary .
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Distribution Towers and Hoses
1. Refer to Figure 2-13 for to w er mounting locations .
Mount towers so there is no interference when wings
are folded or unfolded.
2. Refer to Figure 2-11. Install a tower support bracket at
each location using the 1/2-inch u-bolts (1), lock
washers (2) and nuts (3).
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Figure 2-11
3. Refer to Figure 2-12. P osition a tower on bracket so
the lower round plate is about 31 1/2-inches above the
frame rails. Turn tower so that inlet tube is pointed toward the center of the drill. Secure tower with two ubolts.
IMPORTANT: Mount towers as v ertically as possible.
Installing towers so that they lean to one side may
cause uneven distribution, especially on hillsides.
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Figure 2-12
Inlet Tube Alignment
4. When towers hav e been installed, fold implement very
slowly while watching to be sure there is no interference. If towers hav e any interference, unf old wing then
move towers until they clear.
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Figure 2-13
Tower Mounting Locations
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Primary Distribution Hoses
1. Start with the third, or center tower. Route hose as
shown in Figure 2-16 and Figure 2-17. Slide clamp
over end of hose, then slide hose at least two inches
onto tower inlet.
2. Allow enough hose so that implement raising, lowering, folding and unfolding will not pinch or bind hose .
3. Using a hacksaw, cut hose so that it will slide onto
meter outlets up to end of flare.
4. Slide clamp over hose end, then slide hose onto meter
outlet. Install clamp so that it will not interfere with other hoses, clamps or meter-door latches. Figure 2-14.
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Figure 2-14
Clamp Positioning
5. Repeat this procedure on towers two and four. Cut
these two the same length but longer than the center
hose.
6. Repeat the same procedures for towers one and fiv e.
These two hoses should also be the same length, but
longer than the others.
7. Secure all hoses to the frame using 24-inch cable ties.
Make sure hoses will not be damaged during drill operation.
Secondary Hoses
Secondary seed hose is one inch in diameter and comes
in 100-foot rolls. Cut secondary hoses to connect each
opener to a distribution tower . Refer to the appropriate
hose routing illustration for the correct hose routings.
IMPORTANT: Do not cut hose until routed ov er implement.
See Figure 2-15.
1. Start with tower 1 (far left tower). Loosen but do not remove bolts holding tower halves together.
Figure 2-15
Tower Assembly
2. Insert hose into port. Push hose into port until seated
against the stop.
3. Keeping your implement ro w spacing in mind, refer toFigure 2-16 or Figure 2-17 to find which opener to connect the hose.
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T o avoid serious injury or death fr om crushing, make sur e transport locks are in place, the drill is sufficiently blocked up, and
the tractor is shut off with the ke y r emoved befor e attempting to
route hoses to openers.
4. Route hose over implement frame as shown in Figure
5. When you are satisfied you have the proper hose
DANGER!
2-16 or Figure 2-17. Route hoses to prevent rubbing
on sharp edges or damage when the implement is
raised, lowered, folded or unfolded. Allow enough
hose slack for implement f olding and down-flex.
length, cut hose.
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Figure 2-16
Seed Hose Routings
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Figure 2-17
Seed Hose Routings (con’t.)
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Figure 2-17
Seed Hose Routings (con’t.)
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Refer to Figure 2-18:
8. Attach the end of the hose to opener.
Slide clamp over the end of the hose six inches. Put
the end of the hose in the seed tube six inches. Hook
the clamp ends in the holes at the top of the seed tube.
9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for all one-inch hoses on each
tower .
10. When all hoses are installed on a tower, tighten the
bolts holding the halves together .
IMPORTANT: The tower bolts are equipped with nylock nuts and should not be over-tightened. Tighten
the bolts only until the hose is held securely against
being blown out.
11. Check all hoses to be sure that they are not rubbing on
sharp edges and will not be damaged when the drill is
raised, lowered, folded or unfolded. Re-route if needed to prevent damage .
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Figure 2-18
Hose Installation On Openers
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Appendix
Appendix
Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes
Bolt Head Identification
Bolt Size
(Inches)
1
in-tpi
1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8 4 3 6 5 9 7
1/4" - 28 8.5 6 13 10 18 14 M 6 X 1 7 5 11 8 15 11
5/16 - 18 15 11 24 17 33 25 M 8 X 1.25 17 12 26 19 36 27
5/16" - 24 17 13 26 19 37 27 M 8 X 1 18 13 28 21 39 29
3/8" - 16 27 20 42 31 59 44 M10 X 1.5 33 24 52 39 72 53
3/8" - 24 31 22 47 35 67 49 M10 X 0.75 39 29 61 45 85 62
7/16" - 14 43 32 67 49 95 70 M12 X 1.75 58 42 91 67 125 93
7/16" - 20 49 36 75 55 105 78 M12 X 1.5 60 44 95 70 130 97
1/2" - 13 66 49 105 76 145 105 M12 X 1 90 66 105 77 145 105
1/2" - 20 75 55 115 85 165 120 M14 X 2 92 68 145 105 200 150
9/16" - 12 95 70 150 110 210 155 M14 X 1.5 99 73 155 115 215 160
9/16" - 18 105 79 165 120 235 170 M16 X 2 145 105 225 165 315 230
5/8" - 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 M16 X 1.5 155 115 240 180 335 245
5/8" - 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18 X 2.5 195 145 310 230 405 300
3/4" - 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1.5 220 165 350 260 485 355
3/4" - 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2.5 280 205 440 325 610 450
7/8" - 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1.5 310 230 650 480 900 665
7/8" - 14 250 185 640 475 905 670 M24 X 3 480 355 760 560 1050 780
1" - 8 340 250 875 645 1230 910 M24 X 2 525 390 830 610 1150 845
1" - 12 370 275 955 705 1350 995 M30 X 3.5 960 705 1510 1120 2100 1550
1-1/8" - 7 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 M30 X 2 1060 785 1680 1240 2320 1710
1 1/8" - 12 540 395 1210 890 1960 1440 M36 X 3.5 1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700
1 1/4" - 7 680 500 1520 1120 2460 1820 M36 X 2 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220
1 1/4" - 12 750 555 1680 1240 2730 2010
1 3/8" - 6 890 655 1990 1470 3230 2380
1 3/8" - 12 1010 745 2270 1670 3680 2710
1 1/2" - 6 1180 870 2640 1950 4290 3160
1 1/2" - 12 1330 980 2970 2190 4820 3560
Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above.
Grade 2 Grade 5
N · m2ft-lb3N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch
Grade 8
Bolt Size
(Metric)
4
N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb
1
in-tpi = nominal thread dia.in inches-threads per inch
2
N· m = newton-meters
3
ft-lb= foot pounds
4
mm x pitch = nominal thread dia. in millimeters x thread pitch
Bolt Head Identification
5.8 8.8 10.9
Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9
Tire Inflation Chart
Tire Size Inflation PSI Tire Size Inflation PSI
7.50 x 20" 4-Ply Drill Rib 28 11L x 15" 6-Ply Rib Implement 28
9.0 x 22.5 10-Ply Highway Service 70 70 11L x 15" 12-Ply Rib Implement 52
9.0 x 24" 8-Ply Rib Implement 40 12.5L x 15" 8-Ply Rib Implement 36
9.5L x 15" 6-Ply Rib Implement 32 12.5L x 15" 10-Ply Rib Implement 44
9.5L x 15" 8-Ply Rib Implement 44 16.5L x 16.1" 10-Ply Rib Implement 36
9.5L x 15" 12-Ply Rib Implement 60 41 x 15" x 18 - 22-Ply Rib Implement 44
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Corporate Office: PO. Box 5060
Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA
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