Great Plains PL8030 User Manual
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Assembly Instructions
Pull-Type Planter
Liquid Fertilizer Option
Used with:
PL6030 & PL8030 Pull-Type Planter
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Before You Start
These option assembly instructions contain only information on
assembling the attachment to the main unit. A detailed Operator’s Manual was supplied with the main unit when it was purchased. For more specific information on safety concerns refer to
the Operator’s Manual. Also included in the Operator’s Manual is
important information on operation, adjustment, troubleshooting,
and maintenance for this attachment (some of these sections do
not apply to all options).
A separate Parts Manual for replacement parts can be purchased from your dealer. Have model and serial numbers handy
when placing an order.
Manual Part Numbers:
• Pull-Type Planter Operator’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . .401-032M
• Pull-Type Planter Parts Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401-032P
General Information
These option assembly instructions apply to the Liquid Fertilizer
Options listed below:
407-017A Liquid Fertilizer 6-30 Vantage I
407-018A Liquid Fertilizer 8-30 Vantage I
Starting on page 6 is a detailed listing of parts included in these
kits. Use this list as a checklist to inventory parts received.
Assembly Instructions
For PL6030 & PL8030 follow steps 2, 3 & 8. If attaching the Liquid Fertilizer Option to a PT6030 or PT8030 follow all steps.
Refer to Figure 1:
1. Attach the fertilizer bar assembly (#1) to planter frame using
3/4" corner u-bolts (#2) and 3/4" hex flange nuts (#3). Use
the dimensions shown in
tach the inside tank supports. The outside tank support
should be located at the proper distance for the tank de
pending on whether the planter is a 6 row or 8 row.
Figure 2 as reference points to at-
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Refer to Figure 3:
2. Place saddle (#4) on tank supports and attach with
1/2" x 1 1/4" long hex bolts (#5) and 1/2" hex flange nuts
(#6). Be sure the chemical warning decal (#7) is attached to
saddle.
3. Hold tank (#8) in place by fastening tank shield weldment
(#9) to saddle with 3/8" x 2 1/2" long hex bolts (#10), 3/8" x
3/4" long hex bolts (#11) and 3/8" hex flange lock nuts (#12).
Refer to Figure 4:
4. Attach right hand pump mount (#13) and left hand pump
mount (#14) to mounts (#15) using 3/8" x 2 3/4" long hex
bolts (#16) and 3/8" hex flange lock nuts (#17). Mount these
assemblies to planter frame with 3/4" x 3 3/4" long hex bolts
(#18) and 3/4" hex flange lock nuts (#19).
5. Mount the squeeze pump assembly (#20) to pump mounts
with 3/8" x 1" long hex bolts (#21), 3/8" flat washers (#22)
and 3/8" hex nuts (#23). Attach fertilizer case (#24) to the
right hand pump mount.
Refer to Figure 5:
6. Attach fertilizer cover (#25) to fertilizer case with knob (#26).
7. For 8-row planters attach counter shaft (#28) using couplers (#27) & (#29).
8. Assemble plumbing as shown in Figure 6 with the parts listings on page 4. Be sure to use Rectorseal (#12) on all fittings. Cut to length 3/8" diameter hose to fit your coulter
option.
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