Great Plains ADI334 User Manual
Predelivery Instructions
Models ADI334 and ADI345
Air Drill Implement
Manufacturing, Inc.
P.O. Box 5060 ● Salina, Kansas 67402-5060
Read this manual entirely . When y ou see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and
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warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend
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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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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warr anty of any kind, either expressed or implied. W hile ev ery 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 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
time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.
The following are trademarks of Great Plains Mfg., Inc.: Application Systems, A usherman, Land Pride, Great Plains
All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Printed in the United States of America.
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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
Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department
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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Section 1 Assembly
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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Section 1 Assembly
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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