Great Plains PT8030 User Manual
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Predelivery Instructions
PT6030 and PT8030
Pull-Type Planter
Manufacturing, Inc.
P.O. Box 5060 ● Salina, Kansas 67402-5060
Read this manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and
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warnings are serious - followwithout exception. Your life and the lives of others depend
on it!
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Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
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Table of Contents
Tab le of Contents
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Notations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Description of Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Intended Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Assembly and Setup Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Assembly and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tools Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Pre-Assembly Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Planter Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Row Unit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Marker Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Dry Fertilizer Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tire Inflation Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes . . . 8
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressedor implied. While every precaution has been takenin the preparation
of this manual,Great Plains Manufacturing,Inc. assumes no responsibility forerrors 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.
The following are trademarks of Great Plains Mfg., Inc.: Application Systems, Ausherman, Land Pride, Great Plains
All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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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 that 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 your operator’s manual.
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DANGER!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will resultin 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 resultin minor or moderate 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
Great Plains Manufacturingwants you to be satisfied with
any new machine delivered by the Great Plains Trucking
network. To ease the assembly task and produce a properly working machine, read this entire manual before assembling or setting up new equipment.
Description of Unit
The 6- and 8-row pull-type planter is a towed seeding implement. The frame consists of 7-by-7-inch tubing. Planting rates are adjustable by changing sprockets on the
planter transmission or contact drive. Row units are
mounted on the frame.Seed hoppers are standard on the
row units; chemical hoppers and granular-chemical applicators are available. Springs on each row unit provide
down pressure needed for the double-disk openers to
make a seed trench. Finger-pickup meters singulate and
dispenseseedfromthe hopper and deliver it to the trench.
Seeding depth is controlled by side gauge wheels on the
openers.Closing wheels or disks closethetrench.Withan
optional 5-by-7-inch fertilizer bar,the planter can be outfittedwithdry or liquidfertilizerapplication and tillage attachments.
Intended Usage
Use this implement for seeding row crops in large fields.
Tow the implement behind an agricultural tractor at plantingspeedof5mphand at transportspeeds of less than 20
mph. The unit is designed for conventionallytilled fields
but can be used in no- or minimum-till conditions if outfitted with optional tillage attachments.
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 setup. Read this
manualand followthe recommendations forsafe, efficient
and proper assembly and setup.
An operator’s manual is also provided with the new 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 manual on hand while assembling.
Theinformation in this manualiscurrent at printing.Some
parts may change to assure top performance.
Definitions
Right and left as used in this manual are determined by
facingthe direction the machine will travel while in use unless otherwise stated.
IMPORTANT: A crucial point of information about the
preceding topic. For safe and correct oper ation, read
and follow the directions provided before continuing.
NOTE: Useful information about the preceding topic.
Assembly and Setup Assistance
Toorder additional copies ofdealer 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 available. Contact
Product Support
Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
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