Great Plains Conservation Coulter and Spring Package User Manual
Operator’s/Parts Manual
Unit Mount
Conservation Coulter and Spring Package
Attachment for JD 7000, JD 7200, White 6100 , Kinze
Planters and Great Plains Row Units
Planting Components
Read the operator’s manual entirely.Whenyouseethissymbol, the subsequent
instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and
!
the lives of others depend on it!
Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
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Table of Contents
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Owner’s Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operating and Assembly Instructions. . . . . . . . . . .5
General Operation & Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Coulter Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Spring Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Coulter for GP, JD7000, White6100 & Kinze. . . .10
Coulter for GP & JD7200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Down Pressure Spring Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Spring Assy. for GP & JD7200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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theuseof the information contained herein. Great Plains Manufacturing,Inc. reservestheright to reviseandimproveits 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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Important Notice
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this
publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, while every precaution
has been taken in the preparation of this manual,
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any
liability assumed for damages resulting from the
use of the information contained herein. Great
PlainsManufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This
publication describes the state of this product at
the time of its publication, and may not reflect the
product at all times in the future.
Printed in the United States of America.
For your convenience, record your Model and the
Date Purchased on page 4. Have this information
beforeyouwhen callinga GreatPlains Authorized
Dealer.
General Information
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This Operator’s Manual applies to the
Product Name listed below:
Conservation and Coulter Spring Package
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Introduction
GreatPlains welcomesyouto itsgrowingfamilyof
new product owners. This Conservation Coulter
andSpringPackagehas been designed withcare
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.
Description of Unit
The parts on your Conservation Coulter and
Spring Package have been specially designed
and should only be replaced with genuine Great
Plains parts. Therefore, should your Conservation Coulter and Spring Package require
replacement parts go to your Great Plains
Dealer.
Using This Manual
This manual will familiarize you with safety, assembly,operation,adjustments andmaintenance.
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.
IMPORTANT: A crucial point of information related to the preceding topic. For safe and correct operation, read and follow the directions
provided before continuing.
NOTE: Useful information related to the preceding topic.
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Important Safety Information
Look for Safety Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is
apotential hazard to personal safetyinvolvedand
extrasafety 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.
Important Safety Information
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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, typically for machine
components that, for functional purposes, cannot
be guarded.
WARNINGindicates a potentially hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided,could resultin 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.
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
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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.
Yourmachine’sparts werespecially designedand
should only be replaced with Great Plains parts.
Always use the model number when ordering
parts from your Great Plains dealer.
Record your Model and Date Purchased here for
quick reference:
Model:________________________________
Date Purchased:_________________________
Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satis-
fied 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.
3. For further assistance write to:
Product Support
Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department
PO Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
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Operating and Assembly Instructions
Operating and Assembly Instructions
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Most accidents are the result of negligence and
carelessness, usually caused by failure of the operator to follow simple but necessary safety
precautions.Thefollowingsafety precautions are
suggested to help prevent such accidents. The
safe operation of any machinery is a big concern
to consumers and manufactures.Your Conservation Coulter and Spring Package has been
designed with many built-in safety features. However, no one should operate this product before
carefully reading this Operators Manual.
General Operation & Repair
Neverallow the Conservation Coulter and Spring
Packageto be operated by anyone who is unfamiliarwith the operationof all functions ofthe unit.
All operators should read and thoroughly understandtheinstructions givenin this manual prior to
moving the unit.
1. Makesuresafetyrules areunderstoodbefore
operating machinery or tractor.
2. Never permit any persons other than the op-
erator to ride on the tractor.
3. Never permit any persons to ride on or stand
near the drill while it is in operation.
12. If a hydraulic leak develops, correct it immediately. Escaping hydraulicoil can haveextremely high pressure. A stream of high pressure oil
may easily penetrate the skin as with modern
needle-less vaccination equipment - but with
the exception that hydraulic fluid may cause
blood poisoning. It is imperative that the connections are tight and that all lines and pipes
are in good condition. If an injury is caused by
the escaping hydraulic fluid, see doctor at
once!
13. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to detect
leaks of hydraulic oil under pressure.
14. Be sure to relieve all hydraulic pressure before
disconnecting any lines or pipes between the
implement and the tractor hydraulic system.
Keepall guards and shields in place.
4. Regulate your speed to the field conditions,
maintaining complete control at all times.
5. After repairing or adjusting, make sure all
tools and parts are removed from the implement before attempting to operate it.
6. Do not grease or oil machine while it is in operation.
7. Loosefitting clothing should not be worn as it
may catch in moving parts.
8. Never dismount from a moving tractor.
9. Do not leave the tractor or the implement unattended with the engine running.
10. Do not stand between the tractor and the implement during hitching.
11. Detach and store implements in an area
where children normally do not play. Stabilize
implements by using suitable supports and
block wheels.
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