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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
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401-032Q
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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Assembly and Setup
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The followingheadings are step-by-step instructions for
assembling the planter. Begin with
Pre-Assembly Checklist
sary partsand equipment. Then proceed with
up
. Follow each step to makethe job as quick and safeas
possible and produce a properly working machine.
The planter is shipped via flat bed truck. It is the dealer’s
responsibility to unload the new machine. Unload all
equipmentbeforebeginningassembly. Do not attemptany
assembly work while the planter is on the truck.
to make sure you have all neces-
Tools Required
Planter Set-
and
Tools Required
• Forklift with 5,000 pound capacity
• Lifting chains
• General hand tools
Pre-Assembly Checklist
1. Read and understand “Important Safety Information” on page 0 before assembling.
2. Have at least two people on hand while assembling.
3. Make sure the assembly area is level and free of obstructions (preferablyan open concrete area).
4. Have all major components.
5. Have all fasteners and pins shipped with the drill.
IMPORTANT: If a pre-assembled part or fastener is
temporarily removed, remember where it goes. Keep
the parts separated.
Planter Setup
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DANGER!
Crushing hazard. You may be severely injured or killed if the
planter falls. Securely attach planter to lifting equipment. Do
not walk or place any body part under the planter while lifting.
Keep all bystanders away. Do not remove shipping stands until
tongue is installed and parking jack is lowered.
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WARNING!
Lifting hazard.The weight of the planter could bend theforks or
cause the forklift to tip over, whichmay leadto serious injuryor
death. Consider strength of the forks, the plantercenter of gravity and forklift balance. The forklift must be heavy enough to
carry the load.
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WARNING!
Obey all safety instructions from lifting equipment manufacturer.Be sureshipping stands are securelyattached prior to lifting.
Be sure lifting equipment has enough capacity to lift planter.
1. Attach lifting chain to planter frame and forklift. Lift
frameandstands.With standsoff the ground,back up
forklift. Chain should become taut.
6. Havea copyof the parts manual on hand. If unsure of
proper placement or use of any part or fastener, refer
to the parts manual.
7. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
8. Check for proper tension and alignment on all drive chains.
9. Checkthat all safetylabelsandreflectorsarecorrectly
located and legible. Replace if improperly located or
damaged.Referto
Information” in the operator’s manual.
10. Inflatetiresto recommended pressure as listed on the
Tire Inflation Chart
Tighten wheel bolts as specified on
Chart
on the“Appendix” on page 7.
SafetyDecals
on the“Appendix” on page 7.
,“Important Safety
Torque Values
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Assembly and Setup
2. Lower and back up slowly as shown below.
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4. Attach hitch to frame as shown.
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5. Remove shipping stands and brackets.
Row Unit Assembly
1. Disassemblerow-unit springs(1) from mountingshaft (2) by removing cotter pins and washers.
2. Hook springs into row-unit mount (3).
3. Turneye-bolts(4) so they are just belowthe mounting
shaft (2), then turneye-bolts back just enough so you
can assemble eye-bolts on mounting shaft (2).
4. Secure springs to mounting shaft using washers and cotter pins.
3. Block to a level position and remove chain.
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Marker Installation
1. Lowerthe planter to the plantingposition. Removethe frame cap if applicable.
2. Blockup the marker cylinders inside the frame tube so
the rod ends will not contact anything when extended.
3. Extend and retractthe marker cylinders severaltimes
to remove any air from the system and check that the
hydraulics are operating properly.
4. Assemble the first stage arms (1) onto the planter using the pivot pins that are wired into the marker
mounts (2). Secure pivot pins with roll pins.
NOTE: Assemble markers so shear pin (3) faces forward.
5. Assemble second-stage arms (4) onto the end of the
first-stage arms. To assemble, remove1/2-by-3 1/2inch pivot bolt and nut (5) then secure second-stage
arm with pivot bolt and 5/16-inch shear bolt (3).
6. Assemble extension tubes (6) onto second-stage arms.
7. Start tractor and slowly extend one cylinder 6 inches.
Shut tractor off. Pin the cylinder to the pivot link (7).
8. Tighten all hardware on the marker to specification.
Refer to
Torque Vales Chart
, Appendix, page 7.
9. Start tractor and fold marker into the storage position.
10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 for other marker.
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Dry Fertilizer Assembly
1. Reposition hopper supports(1) on thefertilizer bar so
thehoppers can be boltedtothesupports.Referto the
drawing for approximate dimensions in inches. You
may need to re-adjust the supports again when
mounting the hoppers.
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2. Remove a bearing (1) and retainer washer (2) from one end of the auger shaft.
3. Slideaugerassembly(3) through hopper andfertilizer
outlets. Replace bearing (1) and retainer washer (2).
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4. Make sure auger is assembled correctly. Tilt the hopperso you can seetheauger.Usingawrenchtorotate
the shaft, turn the shaft in the same direction the drill
willtravel.Watchthat theauger rotates sofertilizerwill
be pushed to the outside. If fertilizer will be pulled to
the center of the hopper, remove auger shaft and reassemble properly.
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5. Place flow divider (1) over fertilizeroutlets. Use hairpin cotter keys (2) topin flow divider to fertilizer outlet.
6. Attach metal straps (3) to hopper with 5/16-by-1-inch
bolts (4), fender washers (5), rubberwashers (6), lock
washers (7) and nuts (8).
7. Attach tarp straps (9) to hopper lid and metal strap
with 5/16-by-1 1/2-inch bolts (10), flat washers (11),
lock washers (12) and nuts (13).
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10. Connect far-lefthopper to the drive by installing drive
coupler (1) on the fertilizer drive shaft (2). You may
need to adjust the hopper or fertilizer drive (3).
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11. When you are satisfied that the far left-hopper is properly mounted, mount remaining hoppers, moving to
the right. Connect each hopper to the next with couplers, coupler shaftsand wire retainer pins as you go.
You may need to reposition hopper supports slightly
for hoppers to connect.
8. Mount the far-left hopper on the fertilizer-bar assembly. Place hopper (1) on supports and attach with 1/2by-3-inch bolts (2) and lock nuts (3). Pin the rear of
hopperto supportswith bentpins(4).You mayneed to
loosen the hopper supports to mount the hopper.
9. On the far-left hopper, assemble drive coupler (5) on
the left end of the auger shaft. Secure with roll pin. Assemblecoupler (6) and couplershaft (7) on right-hand
end of auger shaft. Secure with wire retainer pin.
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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 436597
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 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 21.5 x 16.1” SC 10-Ply Rib Implement 28
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