Great Plains PT8030-V1015 Operator Manual

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Operator’s Manual

PT6030 and PT8030

Pull-Type Planter

Model Serial No. PT6030 U1069 and Later PT8030 V1015 and Later

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Table of Contents

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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Personal Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Description of Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Deﬁnitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Section 1 Planter Preparation and Setup. . . . . . . 11

Prestart Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hitching Planter to Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hydraulic Hose Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Leveling Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Ridge Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Liquid Fertilizer Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Section 2 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Prestart Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Field Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Meter Clutches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Row Unit Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chemical Hoppers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Marker Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Liquid Fertilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Squeeze Pump Hose Alignment . . . . . . . . . 16

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Parking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Section 3 Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Planting Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Transmission Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2-to-1 Drive Reduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Checking Planting Population . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Planting Rates for Finger Pickup Corn Meters. . 18

Planting Rates for Brush Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Brush Meters, Cotton Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Granular Chemical Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Conversion from Broadcast to Row Coverage21

Recalibrating Granular Chemical Meters. . . 22

Granular Chemical Rate Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Clay Granules, Herbicide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Clay Granules, Insecticide . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Sand Granules, Herbicide and Insecticide. .25

Liquid Fertilizer Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Dry Fertilizer Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Meter Drive Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Row Unit Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Down Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Down Pressure Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Coulter Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Opener Seeding Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Side Gauge Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

1 x 12 Closing Wheel Option . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Closing Disk Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Marker Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Seed-Lok Lock Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Tire Scraper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Section 4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication . . . . . . . . 37

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Replacing Shear Pins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Shaft Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Ratchet Drive (8 Row Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Chain Tension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Finger Pickup Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Brush-Type Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Opener Disks, Scrapers and Gauge Wheels42

Liquid Fertilizer Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Squeeze Pumps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Marker Breakaway Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Section 6 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Section 7 Speciﬁcations and Capacities . . . . . . . 53

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes . . .55

Tire Inﬂation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Metric Conversion Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Important Safety Information

Look for Safety Symbol

The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety 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. The signal words are:

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.

WARNING!

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in 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.

Keep Riders Off Machinery

Riders obstruct the operator’s view. Riders could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from machine.

▲ Never allow riders on implement. ▲ Never allow children to operate

equipment.

For Your Protection

▲ Thoroughly read and understand

Safety Decals, page 5. Read all instructions noted on decals.

OFF

Shutdown and Storage

▲ Lower machine to ground, put

tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove key.

▲ Detach and store implement in an

area where children normally do not play. Secure implement with blocks and supports.

Handle Chemicals Properly

Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and property.

▲ Wear protective clothing. ▲ Handle all chemicals with care. ▲ Follow instructions on container

label.

▲ Avoid inhaling smoke from any

type of chemical ﬁre.

▲ Store or dispose of unused chem-

icals as speciﬁed by chemical manufacturer.

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Use Safety Lights and Devices

Slow-moving tractors, self-propelled equipment and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads. They are difﬁcult to see, especially at night.

▲ Use ﬂashing warning lights and

turn signals whenever driving on public roads.

▲ Use lights and devices provided

with implement.

Transport Machinery Safely

Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset.

▲ Do not exceed 20 mph. Never

travel at a speed which does not

allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes.

▲ Comply with state and local laws. ▲ Do not tow an implement that,

when fully loaded, weighs more than 1.5 times the weight of towing vehicle.

Use A Safety Chain

▲ Use a safety chain to help con-

trol drawn machinery should it separate from tractor drawbar.

▲ Use a chain with a strength rat-

ing equal to or greater than the gross weight of towed machinery.

▲ Attach chain to tractor drawbar

support or other speciﬁed anchor location. Allow only enough slack in chain to permit turning.

▲ Replace chain if any links or end

ﬁttings are broken, stretched or damaged.

▲ Do not use safety

chain for towing.

Practice Safe Maintenance

▲ Understand procedure before

doing work. Use proper tools and equipment. Refer to this manual for additional information.

▲ Work in a clean, dry area. ▲ Lower implement to ground, put

tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove ke y before performing maintenance.

▲ Allow implement to cool completely. ▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts

are in good condition and installed properly.

▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or

debris.

▲ Remove all tools and unused

parts from implement before operation.

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Important Safety Information

Prepare for Emergencies

▲ Be prepared if a ﬁre starts. ▲ Keep a ﬁrst aid kit and ﬁre extin-

guisher handy.

▲ Keep emergency numbers for

doctor, ambulance, hospital and ﬁre department near phone.

911

Wear Protective Equipment

▲ Wear protective clothing and

equipment.

▲ Wear clothing and equipment

appropriate for the job. Avoid loose-ﬁtting clothing.

▲ Because prolonged exposure to

loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss, wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.

▲ Because operating equipment

safely requires your full attention, avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery.

Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard

Escaping ﬂuid under pressure can penetrate skin, causing serious injury.

▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving

pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines.

▲ Use a piece of paper or card-

board, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks.

▲ Wear protective gloves and safety

glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems.

▲ If an accident occurs, see a doc-

tor immediately. Any ﬂuid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.

Safety at All Times

Thoroughly read and understand this manual before operating implement. Refer to Safety Decals, page 5. Read all instructions noted on decals.

▲ Be familiar with all implement

functions.

▲ Operate implement from driver’s

seat only.

▲ Do not leave tractor or implement

unattended with engine running.

▲ Do not dismount a moving tractor.

Dismounting a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death.

▲ Do not stand between the tractor

and implement during hitching.

▲ Keep hands, feet and clothing

away from power-driven parts.

▲ Wear snug-ﬁtting clothing to avoid

entanglement with moving parts.

▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,

when raising implement. Make sure all persons are clear of working area.

▲ Do not turn tractor too tight, caus-

ing implement to ride up on wheels.

Tire Safety

Tire changing can be dangerous and should be performed by trained personnel using correct tools and equipment.

▲ When inﬂating tires, use a clip-on

chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side–not in front of or over tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available.

▲ When removing and installing

wheels, use wheel-handling equipment adequate for weight involved.

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Important Safety Information

Personal Saf ety Equipment

Great Plains advises all users of chemical pesticides or herbicides to use the following personal safety equipment. Always follow the chemical label instructions, your safety and the effectivity of the product depends upon your actions.

Waterproof, widebrimmed hat

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Waterproof boots or foot coverings

Waterproof, unlined gloves. Neoprene gloves are recommended.

Face shield, goggles or full face respirator. Goggles with side shields or a full face respirator is required if handling or applying dusts, wettable powders, or granules or if being exposed to spray mist.

Waterproof apron

Cartridge-type respirator approved for pesticide vapors unless label specifies another type of respirator.

Cloth coveralls/outer clothing changed daily; waterproof items if there is a chance of becoming wet with spray

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Important Safety Information

Safety Decals

Your implement comes equipped with all safety decals in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.

1. Read and follow decal directions.

2. Keep all safety decals clean and legible.

3. Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for proper decal placement.

4. When ordering new parts or components, also request corresponding safety decals.

5. To install new decals:

a. Clean the area on which the decal is to be placed. b. Peel backing from decal. Press firmly on surface,

being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal.

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Slow Moving Vehicle Label

818-230C

Red Reﬂector

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Amber Reﬂectors

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818-230C

Red Reﬂector On outside row units;

two reﬂectors total

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Pinch/Crush Warning

818-188C

Transport Speed Warning

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Moving Parts Warning

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Moving Parts Warning

818-205C

Moving Parts Warning

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Ag Chemicals Caution Located inside chemical

lids

818-339C

Warning High Pressure

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Operational Caution

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Moving Parts Warning Liquid-Dry Fertilizer Option

818-323C

Chemical Hazard Warning Liquid Fertilizer Option

818-525C

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Sharp Object Warning Optional Terra-Tine

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Important Safety Information

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Sharp Object Warning Optional Terra-Tine

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Introduction

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Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. This implement has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance and safe oper ating pr actices will help you get years of satisf actory use from the ma

chine.

Description of Unit

The 6- and 8-row , pull-type planter is a to wed planting implement. The frame consists of 7-by-7-inch tubing. Planting rates are adjustable by changing sproc k ets 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 appli cators 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 dispense seed from the hopper and deliver it to the trench. Seeding depth is controlled by side gauge wheels on the openers. Closing wheels or disks close the trench. With an optional 5-by-7-inch fertilizer bar , the planter can be outﬁt ted with dry or liquid fertilizer application and tillage attachments.

Intended Usage

Use this implement for planting row crops in large ﬁelds. T ow the implement behind an agricultural tractor at speeds of less than 20 mph. The unit is designed for conv ention ally tilled ﬁelds but can be used in no- or minimum-till conditions if outﬁtted with optional tillage attachments.

Using This Manual

This manual will familiarize you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting and maintenance. 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

Right-hand and left-hand as used in this manual are determined by facing the direction the machine will tra v el while in use unless 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.

Owner Assistance

If you need customer service or repair parts, contact a Great Plains dealer. The y ha ve trained personnel, repair parts and equipment specially designed for Great Plains products.

Your machine’s parts were specially designed and should only be replaced with Great Plains parts. Always use the serial and model number when ordering parts from your Great Plains dealer. The serial-number plate is located on the 7-by-7-inch, main frame tube on the left-hand side of the planter as shown in Figure A.

Great Plains

MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED

ASSARIA, KANSAS 67416

MODEL NO. PT 6030 SERIAL NO.

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Record your planter model and serial number here for quick reference:

Model Number: _________________________________ Serial Number: _________________________________ Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisﬁed with

your new machine. If y ou do not understand an y part of this manual or are not satisﬁed with the service received, please take the following actions .

1. Discuss the matter with y our dealership service manager. Mak e sure the y are aw are of an y prob lems so they can assist you.

2. If you are still not satisﬁed, seek out the owner or general manager of the dealership.

3. For further assistance write to:

Product Support

Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department

Salina, KS 67402-5060

GP-U0000000

Figure A

Serial Number

PO Box 5060

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Section 1 Planter Preparation and Setup

This section will help you prepare your tractor and planter for use. The planter must be hitched on a suitab le tr actor and leveled.

Prestart Checklist

1. Read and understand “Important Safety Information,” beginning on page 1.

2. Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts are tight, and cotter pins are spread.

3. Check that all grease ﬁttings are in place and lubricated. Refer to Lubrication, “Maintenance and Lubri- cation,” page 44.

4. Check the chains for proper tension and alignment. Lubricate chains thoroughly.

5. Check that all safety decals and reﬂectors are legib le. Replace if damaged. Refer to Safety Decals , “Impor tant Safety Information,” page 5.

6. Inﬂate tires as recommended. Refer to Figure 1-1.

Transport/Ground Drive 9.5L X 15-8 ply . . . . . 44 psi

Contact Drive 13-5.0 X 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 psi

Hitching Planter to Tractor

DANGER!

Y ou may be se ver ely injur ed or killed by being crushed between the tractor and planter. Do not stand or place any part of your body between planter and moving tractor. Stop tractor engine and set park brake before installing hitch pin.

1. T o prev ent soil compaction on rows, set tractor wheels at 60 inches center to center. For hillsides and steep slopes, set tractor wheels as wide as possible f or max imum stability.

2. Use jack to raise and lower planter tongue . After hitching tractor to planter, store jac k on storage tube on top

of planter tongue as shown in

Figure 1-2.

Figure 1-1

Contact Drive Transport/Ground Drive

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Figure 1-2

Jack in Storage Position

3. Secure planter safety chain to an anchor on the tractor capable of pulling the unit.

Hydraulic Hose Hookup

Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you hookup hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked with the same color.

Color Hydraulic Function

Orange Marker Cylinders

Blue Lift Cylinders

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T o distinguish hoses on the same h ydraulic circuit, refer to plastic hose holder. See

Figure 1-3. Hose under extended-cylinder symbol feeds cylinder base ends and raises the planter. Hose under retracted-cylinder symbol feeds cylinder rod ends and lowers planter .

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Figure 1-3

Hydraulic Hose Label

Leveling Planter

During initial setup and periodically throughout the season, check that the planter runs level. When planting, the top of the hopper support panel should be parallel to the ground as shown in

T o lev el the planter, the bottom of the mainframe tube must run between 20 and 22 inches above ground when low ered into planting position. See Figure 1-5.

T o obtain the correct height, reposition the planter hitch on the tongue. The hitch can be turned over for different heights. See Figure 1-4.

Figure 1-5.

Figure 1-4

Hitch Height Adjustment

Top of Hopper Support Level with Ground

Figure 1-5

Leveling the Planter

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Ridge Planting

To prepare the planter for ridge planting, you must lower the gauge wheels by inverting the cylinder mounting blocks.

To invert, refer to Figure 1-6.

1. Block up the frame to remov e weight from tires.

2. Remove the f our 5/8-inch cap scre ws .

3. Invert mounting blocks and reinstall cap screws . Torque to speciﬁcation as listed on the Torque Values Chart,

“Appendix” on page 55.

Figure 1-6

Ridge Planting Adjustment

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Liquid Fertilizer Option

The pump should always be mounted e ven with or lower than the fertilizer tank.

Hose arrangement is important for efﬁcient pump operation. If you will be using fe wer hoses than there are on the pump, remov e pump hoses from near the center of the in take manifold (1) and cap the intak e ports (2).

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Removing Squeeze Pump Hoses

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Section 2 Operating Instructions

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This section covers general operating procedures . Experience, machine familiarity and the follo wing information will lead to efﬁcient operation and good working habits. Al ways operate farm machinery with safety in mind.

Prestart Checklist

1. Carefully read “Important Safety Information,” beginning on page 1.

2. Clean any dirt or grease off chains and other moving parts. Check chains for proper tension and alignment as shown in Chain T ension, “Maintenance and Lubri cation,” page 39.

3. Check that planter tires are the correct size and properly inﬂated as indicated on Tire Inﬂation Chart, “Ap- pendix,” page 56.

4. Check all bolts, pins and fasteners. T orque as speciﬁed on Torque Values Chart, “Appendix,” page 55.

5. Lubricate planter as indicated under Lubrication, “Maintenance and Lubrication,”

6. Check planter for worn or damaged parts. Repair or replace before going to the ﬁeld.

7. Check that hoppers are free of dirt and debris. Turn meter-drive shaft by hand to be sure drive shaft and seed meter turn freely .

page 44.

Field Operation

1. Perf orm all checks listed on Prestart Checklist, this page.

2. Hitch planter to a tractor with sufﬁcient horsepower. Refer to Tractor Requirements, “Speciﬁcations and Capacities,” “Preparation and Setup,” page 11.

3. Set and calibrate planting rate as explained under Planting Rate, “Adjustments,”

4. Load seed hoppers with clean seed. Add 1 teaspoon of graphite to each seed hopper . Replace hopper lids.

5. Adjust down pressure on row units to match field conditions. Set row units to desired planting depth. Refer to Row Unit Adjustments, “Adjustments,”

6. Check if planter is lev el. Refer to Leveling Planter , “Preparation and Setup,”

7. Lower planter , pull forward and begin planting.

8. Always raise planter for ﬁeld turns. Meters will stop automatically as you raise planters.

page 53, and Hitching Planter to T ractor ,

page 17.

page 28.

page 12.

Meter Clutches

To disengage seed- and chemical-hopper clutches, pull and rotate knobs until meters are disengaged. See 2-1.

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Figure 2-1

Meter Clutch

To engage clutches, pull and rotate knobs until meters reengage.

Row Unit Operation

Never back up with row units in ground. If you do , check all openers to be sure none are clogged. Always lift planter out of ground when turning at row ends and for other short-radius turns.

For information on planting-depth and down-pressure adjustments, refer to Row Unit Adjustments , “Adjust

ments,” beginning on page 28. Chemical Hoppers

The optional chemical hopper comes in two versions: one chemical meter or two chemical meters with a divider that separates the hopper into two compartments.

Before ﬁlling chemical hoppers, clean any f oreign objects out of hoppers. To remove hopper from row unit, disen gage meter clutch and undo over-center latch at front of hopper. See

Set and calibrate chemical-application rate as explained under Granular Chemical Rates, “Adjustments,”

Fill chemical hoppers and replace hopper lids before operating planter.

Periodically clean dirt and foreign objects out of chemical hoppers.

Figure 2-2.

Figure

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Section 2 Operating Instructions

Secure wing nuts as shown in Figure 2-3.

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Figure 2-2

Chemical Hopper

Marker Operation

Markers can be raised simultaneously but must be lo wered one at a time. If both markers are required down at the same time, run one marker down, momentarily start to raise it, reverse the h ydraulic le v er and lower the opposite marker. Holding the lever down will force both markers down.

On a tractor where the oil ﬂow cannot be controlled, the rate of ﬂow of oil from the tractor may be g reater than the rate at which the marker cylinder can accept it. The tractor hydraulic control le ver will have to be held until the cylinder reaches the end of its stroke. This occurs most often on tractors with an open-center hydraulic system.

On tractors with a closed-center hydraulic system, the tractor’s hydraulic ﬂow control can be set so the tractor’s detent will function properly.

Liquid Fertilizer Operation

WARNING!

Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous if not selected and handled with care. Always read and follow directions supplied by the chemical manufacturer.

For accurate metering, keep pump speed below 125 rpm. To operate the pump, the discharge manif old must be in

the forward position as shown in shipped in the rearward position.

To position the manifold forw ard for operation, loosen the wing nuts on the manifold and pull the manif old forward.

Figure 2-3. Pumps are

Figure 2-3

Discharge Manifold Forward Position–In Use

When the pump is not in use, reposition the pump manifold to prolong the life of the hoses in the squeeze pump . To re position the discharge manifold to the rearward position, loosen the wing nuts and push the manifold back as shown in

For more information on preparing the squeeze pump for parking and storage, refer to Squeeze Pumps , “Mainte nance and Lubrication,” page 43 and the John Blue manual provided with the pumps.

Figure 2-4.

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Figure 2-4

Discharge Manifold Rearward Position–Parking

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Squeeze Pump Hose Alignment

CAUTION!

Avoid pr essure when using the quic k-ﬁll attachment. The rubber plugs installed in the manifold may be forced out under pres sure.

Refer to Figure 2-5. If end hoses (A and B) should run off the back, realign hos-

es as follows:

1. On hose A, loosen hose clamps on intake manifold and twist hose counterclockwise 1/4 turn.

2. On hose B, loosen hose clamp on intake manif old and twist hose clockwise 1/4 turn.

3. Retighten hose clamp.

Tractor Requirements, “Speciﬁcations and Capaci- ties,” page 53, and Hitching Planter to Tractor, “Prep- aration and Setup,” page 11.

2. Unload hoppers before transporting if at all possible. The planter can be transported with full hoppers, but the added weight will increase stopping distance and decrease maneuverability.

3. Check that tires are properly inﬂated. Refer to Tire Inﬂation Chart, “Appendix,”

4. Comply with all federal, state and local laws when traveling on pub lic roads .

5. Remember that the planter is wider than the tractor. Allow safe clearance .

6. Transport slowly over uneven or rough terrain.

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Parking

See also Storage, “Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 43, for information on long-term storage.

1. Park planter on a lev el, solid area.

2. Place jack on stob on the side of the planter tongue. Lower jack until weight of planter is off of tractor dr aw bar. Remove hitch pin and safety chain.

3. Disconnect any hydraulic hoses from tractor. Do not let hose ends rest on the ground.

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Figure 2-5

Hose Alignment

Transporting

WARNING!

Towing the planter at high speeds can lead to loss of vehicle control. Loss of vehicle control can lead to serious road acci dents, injury and death. Do not exceed 20 mph.

Before transporting the planter, chec k and practice the following items.

1. Check that planter is securely hitched to a sufﬁcient tractor. Alw ays use a locking-style hitch pin sized to match holes in hitch and drawbar (minimum 1-inch-di ameter, heat-treated pin). Attach saf ety chain to tr actor with enough slack to permit turning. Refer to

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Section 3 Adjustments

Planting Rate

T ransmission Adjustment

To change the planting population, change the sprocket combination on the transmission.

1. Refer to Planting Rates for Finger Pickup Corn Meters, page 19, for proper sprock et combination for your desired planting population.

2. Remove cov er from tr ansmission by loosening knob on cover. See

3. Loosen carriage bolt and ﬂange nut on idler plate. Rotate idler plate and move idlers out of chain.

4. Remove chain. Place correct sprock ets for desired planting rate on shafts. Store all unused sprock ets on storage bracket.

5. Reroute chain over idlers and sprock ets .

6. T urn idler plate counterclockwise to take up all b ut 1/4inch slack out of chain. Retighten carriage bolt and ﬂange nut on idler plate.

7. Replace transmission cover and hand tighten knob.

2-to-1 Drive Reduction

The charts on page 18 and page 19 are based on a 15tooth, driven sprocket in the contact-wheel drive . To reduce planting rates by one-half, s witch to 28-tooth sproc ket. See Figure 3-1.

page 18, or Planting Rates for Brush Meters,

Figure 3-2.

Checking Planting Population

After setting transmission, always ﬁeld chec k planting population as follows.

1. Release spring pressure on closing wheels or disks.

2. Tie up closing disks or wheels to hopper support using a chain or heavy wire. Lock up optional Seed-Lok wheels.

3. Adjust planting depth to a shallow setting.

4. Plant at a normal speed for a short distance.

5. For 30-inch rows, measure 17 f eet 6 inches (one-thousandth of an acre).

6. Count the number of seeds in one row over the measured distance.

7. Multiply the number of seeds counted by 1000. This gives you total population.

Example

• 30-inch row spacing

• Measure 17 feet 6 inches

• 24 seeds over measured distance in one row

24 X1000 = 24,000 plant population per acre

If the planting population is signiﬁcantly different than desired, make the following checks.

• Double check the sprocket combination in the transmission. Refer to Planting Rates for Corn Meters, page 18, or Planting Rates for Brush Meters, page 19.

• Check air pressure in the gauge-wheel tires. Refer to Tire Inflation Chart, “Appendix,”

• Check for meter malfunction or excessive contactdrive-wheel slippage. Refer to “Troubleshooting,” page 34.

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Figure 3-1

2-to-1 Drive Reduction

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Planting Rates for Finger Pickup Corn Meters

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Drive

Driven

Figure 3-2

Planter Transmission Drive and Driven Sprockets

Planting Rates 30-Inch Row Width

Planting

Population/

Acre

16,074 17 28 4 to 8 13.0 16,668 17 27 4 to 8 12.5 17,313 17 26 4 to 8 12.1 17,971 19 28 4 to 8 11.6 13,228 17 25 4 to 8 15.8 16,674 19 27 4 to 8 12.5 18,739 17 24 4 to 8 11.2 19,323 19 26 4 to 8 10.8 19,550 17 23 4 to 8 10.7 20,093 19 25 4 to 8 10.4 20,922 19 24 4 to 8 10.0 21,692 23 28 4 to 8 9.6 21,828 19 23 4 to 8 9.6 22,493 23 27 4 to 8 9.3 22,632 24 28 4 to 8 9.2 23,355 23 26 4 to 8 9.0 23,467 24 27 4 to 8 8.9 23,565 25 28 4 to 8 8.9

Transmission

Sprockets

Drive Driven

Recom-

mended Speed

Range (mph)

Average Seed

Spacing (inches)

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Planting Rates 30-Inch Row Width

Planting

Population/

Acre

23,630 17 19 4 to 7.5 8.8 24,286 23 25 4 to 7.5 8.6 24,367 24 26 4 to 7.5 8.6 24,435 25 27 4 to 7.5 8.6 24,504 26 28 4 to 7.5 8.5 25,288 23 24 4 to 7.5 8.3 25,338 24 25 4 to 7.5 8.3 25,372 25 26 4 to 7.5 8.2 25,409 26 27 4 to 7.5 8.2 25,444 27 28 4 to 7.5 8.2 26,383 23 23 4 to 7 7.9 27,357 28 27 4 to 7 7.6 27,394 27 26 4 to 7 7.6 27,471 25 24 4 to 7 7.6 27,525 24 23 4 to 7 7.6 28,406 28 26 4 to 6.5 7.4 28,486 27 25 4 to 6.5 7.3 28,661 25 23 4 to 6.5 7.3 29,457 19 17 4 to 6.5 7.1 29,538 28 25 4 to 6.5 7.1 29,661 27 24 4 to 6.5 7.0 29,803 26 23 4 to 6.5 7.0 30,756 28 24 3 to 6 6.8 30,945 27 23 3 to 6 6.8 31,889 23 19 3 to 5.5 6.6 32,088 28 23 3 to 5.5 6.5 33,270 24 19 3 to 5.5 6.3 34,642 25 19 3 to 5 6.0 35,604 23 17 3 to 5 5.9 36,023 26 19 3 to 5 5.8 37,146 24 17 3 to 5 5.6 37,403 27 19 3 to 5 5.6 38,678 25 17 3 to 4.5 5.4 38,784 28 19 3 to 4.5 5.4 40,219 26 17 3 to 4.5 5.2 41,761 27 17 3 to 4.5 5.0 43,303 28 17 3 to 4.5 4.8

Transmission

Sprockets

Drive Driven

Recom-

mended Speed

Range (mph)

Average Seed

Spacing (inches)

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Section 3 Adjustments

Planting Rates for Brush Meters

Planting Rates 30-Inch Row Width

60 Cell

Soybean or

High Rate Milo/

Speed

Sprockets

Transmission

Drive Driven

17 28 2 to 8 80,928 2.6 64,742 3.2 48,557 4.3 40,464 5.2 17 27 2 to 8 83,926 2.5 67,141 3.1 50,356 4.2 41,963 5.0 17 26 2 to 8 87,154 2.4 69,723 3.0 52,292 4.0 43,577 4.8 19 28 2 to 8 90,449 2.3 72,359 2.9 54,269 3.9 45,225 4.6 19 27 2 to 8 93,799 2.2 75,039 2.8 56,279 3.7 46,900 4.5 17 24 2 to 8 94,416 2.2 75,533 2.8 56,650 3.7 47,208 4.4 17 23 2 to 8 98,521 2.1 78,817 2.7 59,113 3.5 49,261 4.2 19 25 2 to 8 101,303 2.1 81,042 2.6 60,782 3.4 50,652 4.1 19 24 2 to 8 105,524 2.0 84,419 2.5 63,314 3.3 52,762 4.0 23 28 2 to 8 109,491 1.9 87,593 2.4 65,695 3.2 54,746 3.8 19 23 2 to 8 110,112 1.9 88,090 2.4 66,067 3.2 55,056 3.8 24 28 2 to 8 114,252 1.8 91,402 2.3 68,551 3.0 57,126 3.7 24 27 2 to 8 118,483 1.8 94,786 2.2 71,090 2.9 59,242 3.5 17 19 2 to 8 119,263 1.8 95,410 2.2 71,558 2.9 59,631 3.5 24 26 2 to 8 123,040 1.7 98,432 2.1 73,824 2.8 61,520 3.4 26 28 2 to 8 123,773 1.7 99,018 2.1 74,264 2.8 61,886 3.4 24 25 2 to 8 127,962 1.6 102,370 2.0 76,772 2.7 63,981 3.3 26 27 2 to 8 128,357 1.6 102,686 2.0 77,014 2.7 64,178 3.3 23 23 2 to 8 133,294 1.6 106,635 2.0 79,976 2.6 66,647 3.1 27 26 2 to 8 138,420 1.5 110,736 1.9 83,052 2.5 69,210 3.0 24 23 2 to 8 139,089 1.5 111,271 1.9 83,453 2.5 69,544 3.0 25 23 2 to 8 144,884 1.4 115,907 1.8 86,930 2.4 72,442 2.9 19 17 2 to 8 148,975 1.4 119,180 1.8 89,385 2.3 74,488 2.8 27 24 2 to 8 149,955 1.4 119,964 1.7 89,973 2.3 74,978 2.8 28 24 2 to 8 155,509 1.3 124,407 1.7 93,305 2.2 77,755 2.7 23 19 2 to 8 161,355 1.3 129,084 1.6 96,813 2.2 80,678 2.6 28 23 2 to 8 162,270 1.3 129,816 1.6 97,362 2.1 81,135 2.6 24 19 2 to 8 168,371 1.2 134,696 1.6 101,023 2.1 84,185 2.5 25 19 2 to 8 175,386 1.2 140,309 1.5 105,232 2.0 87,693 2.4 23 17 2 to 8 180,338 1.2 144,270 1.5 108,233 1.9 90,169 2.3 26 19 2 to 7 182,402 1.1 145,922 1.4 109,441 1.9 91,201 2.3 27 19 2 to 7 189,417 1.1 151,534 1.4 113,650 1.8 94,709 2.2 28 19 2 to 7 196,433 1.1 157,146 1.3 117,860 1.8 98,216 2.1 26 17 2 to 7 203,861 1.0 163,089 1.3 122,317 1.7 101,930 2.1 27 17 2 to 7 211,702 0.9 169,362 1.2 127,021 1.6 105,851 2.0 28 17 2 to 7 219,542 0.9 175,634 1.2 131,725 1.6 109,771 1.9

Range

(mph)

Grain Sorghum

Planting

Population/

Acre

Average Seed

Spacing (inches)

Planting

Population/

48 Cell

Specialty Soybean or

High Rate

Acid-delinted Cotton

Average Seed

Acre

Spacing (inches)

Acid-delinted Large Cotton

Planting

Population/

Acre

36 Cell

Average Seed

Spacing (inches)

30 Cell

Milo/Grain Sorghum or

Acid-delinted Cotton

Planting

Population/

Acre

Average Seed

Spacing (inches)

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Brush Meters, Cotton Discs

Great Plains Mfg., Inc.

Meters equipped with the 12 cell acid-delinted hill-drop cotton discs will plant from 3 to 6 seeds per cell because of variations in cotton seed size.

Determine which hill spacing is desired and select the transmission ratio that is closest to that hill spacing on chart.

To determine the average seeds per hill and hills per acre do the following ﬁeld check:

Planting Rates 30-Inch Row Width

Transmission

Sprockets

Drive Driven

17 28 2 to 8 16,186 12.9 17 27 2 to 8 16,785 12.5 17 26 2 to 8 17,431 12.0 19 28 2 to 8 18,090 11.6 19 27 2 to 8 18,760 11.1 17 24 2 to 8 18,883 11.1 17 23 2 to 8 19,704 10.6 19 25 2 to 8 20,261 10.3 19 24 2 to 8 21,105 9.9 23 28 2 to 8 21,898 9.5 19 23 2 to 8 22,022 9.5 24 28 2 to 8 22,850 9.2 24 27 2 to 8 23,697 8.8 17 19 2 to 8 23,853 8.8 24 26 2 to 8 24,608 8.5 26 28 2 to 8 24,755 8.4 24 25 2 to 8 25,592 8.2 26 27 2 to 8 25,671 8.1 23 23 2 to 8 26,659 7.8

Speed

Range

(mph)

Hill-drop Cotton, Acid-delinted

Hills/Acre

12 Cell

Average Hill

Spacing (inches)

1. Measure 1/1000 of an acre. (1/1000 acre = length of row 17’5” for 30” widths).

2. Multiply the average seed per hill b y hills per acre .

Example: 4 seeds per hill x (13 hills x 1000) = 52,000

Planting Rates 30-Inch Row Width

Transmission

Sprockets

Drive Driven

27 26 2 to 8 27,684 7.6 24 23 2 to 8 27,818 7.5 25 23 2 to 8 28,977 7.2 19 17 2 to 8 29,795 7.0 27 24 2 to 8 29,991 7.0 28 24 2 to 8 31,102 6.7 23 19 2 to 8 32,271 6.5 28 23 2 to 8 32,454 6.5 24 19 2 to 8 33,674 6.2 25 19 2 to 8 35,077 6.0 23 17 2 to 8 36,068 5.8 26 19 2 to 7 36,480 5.7 27 19 2 to 7 37,883 5.5 28 19 2 to 7 39,287 5.3 26 17 2 to 7 40,772 5.1 27 17 2 to 7 42,340 4.9 28 17 2 to 7 43,908 4.8

Speed Range (mph)

Hill-drop Cotton, Acid-delinted

Hills/Acre

12 Cell

Average Hill

Spacing (inches)

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Section 3 Adjustments

Granular Chemical Rates

The application rate is determined by:

• the size of the opening on the meter and

• travel speed.

Application rates will also vary with the consistency and composition of the chemicals, air temperature, humidity and ground speed. Because of the wide variability in ap plication rates, you must ﬁeld chec k the actual r ate of application for each meter .

WARNING!

Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous if not selected and handled with care. Always read and follow directions supplied by the chemical manufacturer.

To adjust the chemical rate:

1. Select a meter setting as a starting point.

• If the chemical manufacturer recommends ounces per 1000 linear row feet or pounds per acre for a given band width and row spacing, use the recommended meter setting as a starting point.

• If the chemical manufacturer recommends pounds per acre for complete (broadcast) coverage, you must calculate the pounds per acre for your band width and row area. Refer to Conversion from Broadcast to Row Coverage,

• If the meter setting is not available from the chemical manufacturer, use Granular Chemical Rate Charts, starting on are based on a ground speed of 5 mph. Use these charts as a starting point for setting the meter.

2. Turn meter knob until the display shows the correct number. See

3. Fill the hoppers with chemical.

4. Attach a plastic bag to each chemical diffuser.

5. Drive 500 feet at a normal planting speed.

6. Weigh the contents of the bag in ounces.

7. Multiply weight by 2.2 to determine the pounds per acre.

8. If necessary , adjust the meter setting and repeat steps.

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Figure 3-3.

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Figure 3-3

Meter Knob

Conversion fr om Broadcast to Row Coverage

If the chemical manufacturer recommends pounds per acre for complete (broadcast) cov erage, y ou must reduce the pounds per acre rate to match for your band width and row area. Use the following f ormula to ﬁnd the pounds per acre for your band width and row spacing.

A X B/C = Pounds per Acre Application Rate Where: A = Recommended rate in pounds per acre for complete

(broadcast) coverage B = Band width in inches C = Row spacing in inches NOTE: Measure the actual band width applied in your con-

ditions and use this width in your calculations.

Example

The chemical manufacturer recommends 20 pounds per acre for complete broadcast cov erage. The band width is 14 inches. The row spacing is 30 inches.

A = 20 B = 14 C = 30

20 x 14/30 = 9.3 pounds per acre

Turn meter knob to setting recommended for 9.3 pounds per acre.

IMPORTANT: If a signiﬁcant difference in rate is observed between rows, the meter may require recalibration. Refer to Recalibrating Chemical Meter , page

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Recalibrating Granular Chemical Meters

If the metering rate differs signiﬁcantly between rows, recalibrate the meters.

Refer to Figure 3-4.

1. Remove and empty hopper. Turn hopper upside down.

2. Turn meter knob (1) to 10.

3. Loosen screws (2) in metering gate.

4. Insert calibration tool (3).

5. Readjust meter setting to 04.

6. Slide gate (4) to tool.

7. Retighten screws. Reinstall hoppers, reﬁll and recheck chemical-application rate.

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Figure 3-4

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Recalibrating Meter

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Section 3 Adjustments

Granular Chemical Rate Charts

Clay Granules, Herbicide

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Clay Granules Herbicide Rate Chart

30-Inch Row Width

Pounds per Acre Ounces per 1000 Row Ft.

Meter

Setting

10 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.87 0.58 0.43 11 1.1 0.7 0.6 1.03 0.69 0.51 12 1.3 0.9 0.7 1.22 0.82 0.61 13 1.6 1.1 0.8 1.45 0.97 0.72 14 1.9 1.2 0.9 1.70 1.13 0.85 15 2.1 1.4 1.1 1.97 1.32 0.99 16 2.5 1.6 1.2 2.27 1.51 1.14 17 2.8 1.9 1.4 2.59 1.72 1.29 18 3.2 2.1 1.6 2.92 1.94 1.46 19 3.6 2.4 1.8 3.26 2.17 1.63 20 3.9 2.6 2.0 3.62 2.41 1.81 21 4.3 2.9 2.2 3.99 2.66 1.99 22 4.8 3.2 2.4 4.37 2.91 2.18 23 5.2 3.4 2.6 4.75 3.17 2.37 24 5.6 3.7 2.8 5.14 3.43 2.57 25 6.0 4.0 3.0 5.53 3.69 2.77 26 6.5 4.3 3.2 5.93 3.95 2.96 27 6.9 4.6 3.4 6.33 4.22 3.16 28 7.3 4.9 3.7 6.72 4.48 3.36 29 7.8 5.2 3.9 7.12 4.75 3.56 30 8.2 5.5 4.1 7.52 5.01 3.76 31 8.6 5.7 4.3 7.92 5.28 3.96 32 9.1 6.0 4.5 8.31 5.54 4.16 33 9.5 6.3 4.7 8.71 5.80 4.35 34 9.9 6.6 5.0 9.10 6.06 4.55 35 10.3 6.9 5.2 9.48 6.32 4.74 36 10.7 7.2 5.4 9.87 6.58 4.93 37 11.2 7.4 5.6 10.25 6.83 5.12 38 11.6 7.7 5.8 10.62 7.08 5.31 39 12.0 8.0 6.0 11.00 7.33 5.50 40 12.4 8.3 6.2 11.37 7.58 5.69 41 12.8 8.5 6.4 11.74 7.83 5.87 42 13.2 8.8 6.6 12.11 8.07 6.05 43 13.6 9.1 6.8 12.47 8.32 6.24 44 14.0 9.3 7.0 12.84 8.56 6.42 45 14.4 9.6 7.2 13.20 8.80 6.60 46 14.8 9.8 7.4 13.56 9.04 6.78 47 15.2 10.1 7.6 13.92 9.28 6.96 48 15.6 10.4 7.8 14.28 9.52 7.14 49 16.0 10.6 8.0 14.65 9.76 7.32 50 16.3 10.9 8.2 15.01 10.01 7.51

miles per hour miles per hour

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Clay Granules Herbicide Rate Chart

30-Inch Row Width

Pounds per Acre Ounces per 1000 Row Ft.

Meter

Setting

51 16.7 11.2 8.4 15.38 10.25 7.69 52 17.2 11.4 8.6 15.75 10.50 7.87 53 17.6 11.7 8.8 16.12 10.75 8.06 54 18.0 12.0 9.0 16.50 11.00 8.25 55 18.4 12.3 9.2 16.88 11.26 8.44 56 18.8 12.5 9.4 17.27 11.52 8.64 57 19.2 12.8 9.6 17.67 11.78 8.83 58 19.7 13.1 9.8 18.07 12.05 9.04 59 20.1 13.4 10.1 18.48 12.32 9.24 60 20.6 13.7 10.3 18.90 12.60 9.45 61 21.1 14.0 10.5 19.33 12.89 9.67 62 21.5 14.4 10.8 19.77 13.18 9.89 63 22.0 14.7 11.0 20.22 13.48 10.11 64 22.5 15.0 11.3 20.68 13.79 10.34 65 23.0 15.4 11.5 21.16 14.10 10.58 66 23.6 15.7 11.8 21.64 14.43 10.82 67 24.1 16.1 12.1 22.14 14.76 11.07 68 24.7 16.4 12.3 22.65 15.10 11.33 69 25.2 16.8 12.6 23.18 15.45 11.59 70 25.8 17.2 12.9 23.72 15.81 11.86 71 26.4 17.6 13.2 24.27 16.18 12.13 72 27.0 18.0 13.5 24.84 16.56 12.42 73 27.7 18.5 13.8 25.42 16.95 12.71 74 28.3 18.9 14.2 26.02 17.34 13.01 75 29.0 19.3 14.5 26.63 17.75 13.31 76 29.7 19.8 14.8 27.25 18.17 13.63 77 30.4 20.3 15.2 27.90 18.60 13.95 78 31.1 20.7 15.5 28.55 19.03 14.28 79 31.8 21.2 15.9 29.22 19.48 14.61 80 32.6 21.7 16.3 29.90 19.94 14.95 81 33.3 22.2 16.7 30.60 20.40 15.30 82 34.1 22.7 17.0 31.31 20.87 15.65 83 34.9 23.3 17.4 32.03 21.35 16.01 84 35.7 23.8 17.8 32.76 21.84 16.38 85 36.5 24.3 18.2 33.50 22.33 16.75 86 37.3 24.9 18.6 34.25 22.83 17.12 87 38.1 25.4 19.1 35.00 23.33 17.50 88 38.9 26.0 19.5 35.76 23.84 17.88 89 39.8 26.5 19.9 36.53 24.35 18.27 90 40.6 27.1 20.3 37.30 24.87 18.65

miles per hour miles per hour

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Section 3 Adjustments

Granular Chemical Rate Charts

Clay Granules, Insecticide

Great Plains Mfg., Inc.

14914

Clay Granules Insecticide Rate Chart

30-Inch Row Width

Pounds per Acre Ounces per 1000 Row Ft.

Meter

Setting

10 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.85 0.57 0.42 11 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.92 0.61 0.46 12 1.2 0.8 0.6 1.06 0.71 0.53 13 1.4 0.9 0.7 1.25 0.84 0.63 14 1.6 1.1 0.8 1.50 1.00 0.75 15 2.0 1.3 1.0 1.79 1.19 0.90 16 2.3 1.5 1.2 2.12 1.42 1.06 17 2.7 1.8 1.4 2.49 1.66 1.24 18 3.1 2.1 1.6 2.88 1.92 1.44 19 3.6 2.4 1.8 3.31 2.20 1.65 20 4.1 2.7 2.0 3.75 2.50 1.87 21 4.6 3.1 2.3 4.20 2.80 2.10 22 5.1 3.4 2.5 4.68 3.12 2.34 23 5.6 3.7 2.8 5.16 3.44 2.58 24 6.1 4.1 3.1 5.64 3.76 2.82 25 6.7 4.5 3.3 6.14 4.09 3.07 26 7.2 4.8 3.6 6.63 4.42 3.31 27 7.8 5.2 3.9 7.12 4.75 3.56 28 8.3 5.5 4.1 7.61 5.07 3.81 29 8.8 5.9 4.4 8.10 5.40 4.05 30 9.3 6.2 4.7 8.58 5.72 4.29 31 9.9 6.6 4.9 9.05 6.03 4.52 32 10.4 6.9 5.2 9.51 6.34 4.76 33 10.9 7.2 5.4 9.97 6.65 4.98 34 11.3 7.6 5.7 10.41 6.94 5.21 35 11.8 7.9 5.9 10.85 7.23 5.42 36 12.3 8.2 6.1 11.27 7.52 5.64 37 12.7 8.5 6.4 11.69 7.79 5.84 38 13.2 8.8 6.6 12.09 8.06 6.05 39 13.6 9.1 6.8 12.48 8.32 6.24 40 14.0 9.3 7.0 12.87 8.58 6.43 41 14.4 9.6 7.2 13.24 8.83 6.62 42 14.8 9.9 7.4 13.60 9.07 6.80 43 15.2 10.1 7.6 13.96 9.31 6.98 44 15.6 10.4 7.8 14.31 9.54 7.15 45 16.0 10.6 8.0 14.65 9.77 7.33 46 16.3 10.9 8.2 14.99 9.99 7.49 47 16.7 11.1 8.3 15.32 10.21 7.66 48 17.0 11.4 8.5 15.65 10.43 7.82 49 17.4 11.6 8.7 15.98 10.65 7.99 50 17.8 11.8 8.9 16.30 10.87 8.15

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Clay Granules Insecticide Rate Chart

30-Inch Row Width

Pounds per Acre Ounces per 1000 Row Ft.

Meter

Setting

51 18.1 12.1 9.1 16.63 11.08 8.31 52 18.5 12.3 9.2 16.95 11.30 8.48 53 18.8 12.5 9.4 17.29 11.52 8.64 54 19.2 12.8 9.6 17.62 11.75 8.81 55 19.6 13.0 9.8 17.96 11.97 8.98 56 19.9 13.3 10.0 18.31 12.21 9.15 57 20.3 13.5 10.2 18.66 12.44 9.33 58 20.7 13.8 10.4 19.03 12.69 9.51 59 21.1 14.1 10.6 19.40 12.94 9.70 60 21.6 14.4 10.8 19.79 13.19 9.90 61 22.0 14.7 11.0 20.19 13.46 10.10 62 22.4 15.0 11.2 20.61 13.74 10.30 63 22.9 15.3 11.5 21.04 14.02 10.52 64 23.4 15.6 11.7 21.48 14.32 10.74 65 23.9 15.9 11.9 21.94 14.63 10.97 66 24.4 16.3 12.2 22.42 14.95 11.21 67 25.0 16.6 12.5 22.92 15.28 11.46 68 25.5 17.0 12.8 23.44 15.62 11.72 69 26.1 17.4 13.1 23.97 15.98 11.99 70 26.7 17.8 13.4 24.52 16.35 12.26 71 27.3 18.2 13.7 25.10 16.73 12.55 72 28.0 18.7 14.0 25.69 17.13 12.84 73 28.6 19.1 14.3 26.30 17.53 13.15 74 29.3 19.6 14.7 26.93 17.95 13.46 75 30.0 20.0 15.0 27.58 18.38 13.79 76 30.8 20.5 15.4 28.24 18.83 14.12 77 31.5 21.0 15.7 28.92 19.28 14.46 78 32.2 21.5 16.1 29.61 19.74 14.81 79 33.0 22.0 16.5 30.32 20.21 15.16 80 33.8 22.5 16.9 31.03 20.69 15.52 81 34.6 23.1 17.3 31.76 21.17 15.88 82 35.4 23.6 17.7 32.49 21.66 16.25 83 36.2 24.1 18.1 33.23 22.15 16.62 84 37.0 24.7 18.5 33.97 22.65 16.99 85 37.8 25.2 18.9 34.71 23.14 17.35 86 38.6 25.7 19.3 35.44 23.63 17.72 87 39.4 26.3 19.7 36.17 24.11 18.08 88 40.2 26.8 20.1 36.88 24.59 18.44 89 40.9 27.3 20.5 37.58 25.05 18.79 90 41.7 27.8 20.8 38.25 25.50 19.13

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Section 3 Adjustments

Granular Chemical Rate Charts

Sand Granules, Herbicide and Insecticide

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Sand Granules Chemical Rate Chart

30-Inch Row Width

Pounds per Acre Ounces per 1000 Row Ft.

Meter

Setting

5 1.7 1.1 0.8 1.53 1.02 0.76 6 2.2 1.4 1.1 1.98 1.32 0.99 7 2.7 1.8 1.3 2.47 1.65 1.23 8 3.3 2.2 1.6 3.00 2.00 1.50

9 3.9 2.6 1.9 3.56 2.38 1.78 10 4.5 3.0 2.3 4.17 2.78 2.08 11 5.2 3.5 2.6 4.82 3.21 2.41 12 6.0 4.0 3.0 5.50 3.67 2.75 13 6.8 4.5 3.4 6.23 4.15 3.12 14 7.6 5.1 3.8 7.00 4.66 3.50 15 8.5 5.7 4.2 7.80 5.20 3.90 16 9.4 6.3 4.7 8.65 5.77 4.32 17 10.4 6.9 5.2 9.53 6.35 4.77 18 11.4 7.6 5.7 10.45 6.97 5.23 19 12.4 8.3 6.2 11.41 7.60 5.70 20 13.5 9.0 6.7 12.39 8.26 6.20 21 14.6 9.7 7.3 13.41 8.94 6.71 22 15.8 10.5 7.9 14.47 9.64 7.23 23 16.9 11.3 8.5 15.55 10.36 7.77 24 18.1 12.1 9.1 16.65 11.10 8.33 25 19.4 12.9 9.7 17.78 11.86 8.89 26 20.6 13.7 10.3 18.94 12.62 9.47 27 21.9 14.6 11.0 20.11 13.41 10.06 28 23.2 15.5 11.6 21.30 14.20 10.65 29 24.5 16.3 12.3 22.51 15.01 11.26 30 25.8 17.2 12.9 23.73 15.82 11.87 31 27.2 18.1 13.6 24.97 16.64 12.48 32 28.5 19.0 14.3 26.21 17.47 13.10 33 29.9 19.9 14.9 27.45 18.30 13.73 34 31.3 20.8 15.6 28.71 19.14 14.35 35 32.6 21.8 16.3 29.96 19.97 14.98 36 34.0 22.7 17.0 31.21 20.81 15.61 37 35.4 23.6 17.7 32.46 21.64 16.23 38 36.7 24.5 18.4 33.71 22.47 16.85 39 38.1 25.4 19.0 34.95 23.30 17.47 40 39.4 26.3 19.7 36.17 24.12 18.09 41 40.7 27.1 20.4 37.39 24.93 18.70 42 42.0 28.0 21.0 38.60 25.73 19.30 43 43.3 28.9 21.7 39.79 26.53 19.90 44 44.6 29.7 22.3 40.97 27.31 20.48 45 45.9 30.6 22.9 42.13 28.08 21.06

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30-Inch Row Width

Pounds per Acre Ounces per 1000 Row Ft.

Meter

Setting

46 47.1 31.4 23.6 43.27 28.85 21.63 47 48.3 32.2 24.2 44.39 29.59 22.20 48 49.5 33.0 24.8 45.49 30.33 22.75 49 50.7 33.8 25.4 46.58 31.05 23.29 50 51.9 34.6 25.9 47.64 31.76 23.82 51 53.0 35.3 26.5 48.68 32.45 24.34 52 54.1 36.1 27.1 49.70 33.13 24.85 53 55.2 36.8 27.6 50.70 33.80 25.35 54 56.3 37.5 28.1 51.68 34.45 25.84 55 57.3 38.2 28.7 52.64 35.09 26.32 56 58.3 38.9 29.2 53.58 35.72 26.79 57 59.4 39.6 29.7 54.50 36.34 27.25 58 60.3 40.2 30.2 55.42 36.94 27.71 59 61.3 40.9 30.7 56.32 37.54 28.16 60 62.3 41.5 31.1 57.21 38.14 28.60 61 63.3 42.2 31.6 58.09 38.73 29.05 62 64.2 42.8 32.1 58.97 39.31 29.48 63 65.2 43.5 32.6 59.85 39.90 29.92 64 66.1 44.1 33.1 60.73 40.49 30.37 65 67.1 44.7 33.6 61.62 41.08 30.81 66 68.1 45.4 34.0 62.53 41.69 31.26 67 69.1 46.1 34.5 63.45 42.30 31.73 68 70.1 46.8 35.1 64.40 42.93 32.20 69 71.2 47.5 35.6 65.38 43.58 32.69 70 72.3 48.2 36.2 66.39 44.26 33.20 71 73.5 49.0 36.7 67.45 44.97 33.72 72 74.7 49.8 37.3 68.56 45.71 34.28 73 75.9 50.6 38.0 69.73 46.49 34.86 74 77.3 51.5 38.6 70.96 47.31 35.48 75 78.7 52.5 39.4 72.28 48.19 36.14 76 80.2 53.5 40.1 73.68 49.12 36.84 77 81.9 54.6 40.9 75.18 50.12 37.59 78 83.6 55.7 41.8 76.78 51.19 38.39 79 85.5 57.0 42.7 78.51 52.34 39.25 80 87.5 58.3 43.8 80.36 53.58 40.18 81 89.7 59.8 44.8 82.36 54.91 41.18 82 92.0 61.4 46.0 84.52 56.35 42.26 83 94.6 63.1 47.3 86.85 57.90 43.42 84 97.3 64.9 48.7 89.36 59.57 44.68 85 100.3 66.8 50.1 92.07 61.38 46.03

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Section 3 Adjustments

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Liquid Fertilizer Attachment

WARNING!

Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous if not selected and handled with care. Always read and follow directions supplied by the chemical manufacturer.

On machines equipped with the squeeze pump option, the rate of liquid fertilizer application is determined by the combination of sprockets on the squeeze pump driven and drive shafts. When changing sprocket combinations, make sure sprockets are in alignment, sproc ket retaining collars are tight and chain tension is sufﬁciently restored.

The chart on this page provides approximate application rates. Actual rates will vary with temperature and the par ticular fertilizer being used.

NOTE: If placed too close to the seed, certain analysis of fertilizer may cause germination or seedling damage es pecially if used in amounts in excess of fertilizer manuf acturer’s recommendations. Chec k with your f ertilizer dealer or manufacturer f or the correct amount and placement.

Liquid Fertilizer Rate Chart

Transmission

Combination

Driver Driven Gallons/Acre Gallons/Acre

15 44 3.49 8.99 15 41 3.75 9.65 17 44 4.06 10.19 17 41 4.25 10.94 19 44 4.43 11.39 15 32 4.8 12.36 21 41 5.25 13.51 17 32 5.45 14.01 24 41 6.00 15.44 19 32 6.09 15.66 15 24 6.41 16.48 17 24 7.26 18.68 15 21 7.32 18.84 17 23 7.58 19.49 15 19 8.09 20.82 17 21 8.30 21.35 19 23 8.47 21.79 15 17 9.04 23.27 17 19 9.17 23.60 23 24 9.82 25.28 24 23 10.70 27.52 19 17 11.46 29.48 17 15 11.62 29.89 23 19 12.41 31.93 21 17 12.66 32.58 19 15 12.98 33.41 23 17 13.87 35.68 21 15 14.35 36.93 24 17 14.47 37.24 32 21 15.62 40.19 24 15 16.40 42.20 32 19 17.26 44.42 41 24 17.51 45.06

Hose Dia. at 5/16 Hose Dia. at 1/2

Dry Fertilizer Attachment

IMPORTANT: Fertilizer application rates can vary from the weights in the charts. Make ﬁeld checks to assure you are applying fertilizer at the desired rate.

Use the following instructions to check the e xact n umber of pounds your fertilizer attachment will actually deliver on a 30-inch row spacing.

1. Remove a hose from one of the f ertilizer hoppers and attach a container under the opening.

2. Engage the fertilizer attachment and drive forward f or 174 feet.

3. Weigh the amount of fertilizer caught in the container and multiply that amount by 100. The result will be the pounds of fertilizer delivered per acre when planting in 30-inch rows.

To assure proper application check the gauge tires and contact drive tire for proper inﬂation, see Tire Inﬂation Chart in

“Appendix” on page 55.

IMPORTANT: Before applying fertilizer make sure that augers are rotating correctly and are positioned for your desired rate setting. See Figure 3-6 and Figure 3-7.

Driven

Figure 3-5

Fertilizer Transmission–Liquid and Dry

Drive

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Section 3 Adjustments

Dry Fertilizer Low Rate Setting

Approximate rate in pounds per acre

Drive 15 17 19 21 23 24 32 41 44

15 n/a 71 79 88 96 100 133 171 183 17 55 63 70 77 85 88 118 151 162 19 49 56 63 69 76 79 105 135 145 21 45 51 57 63 68 71 95 122 131 23 41 46 52 57 63 65 87 111 120

Driven

24 39 44 49 55 60 63 83 107 115 32 29 33 37 41 45 47 n/a 80 86 41 23 26 29 32 35 37 49 n/a 67 44 21 24 27 30 33 34 45 58 n/a

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Figure 3-6

Low Rate Setting

Dry Fertilizer High Rate Setting

Approximate rate in pounds per acre

Drive 15 17 19 21 23 24 32 41 44

15 n/a 212 237 262 286 299 399 511 548 17 165 187 209 231 253 264 352 451 484 19 148 167 187 207 226 236 315 403 433 21 133 151 169 187 205 214 285 365 391 23 122 138 154 171 187 195 260 333 357

Driven

24 117 132 148 163 179 187 249 319 343 32 88 99 111 123 134 140 n/a 239 257 41 68 77 87 96 105 109 146 n/a 201 44 64 72 81 89 98 102 136 174 n/a

NOTE: The application charts on this page were calculated with a bulk density of 65 pounds per cubic foot.

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Figure 3-7

High Rate Setting

Section 3 Adjustments

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Meter Drive Adjustments

The meter clutch and meter-input shaft must be aligned. Misalignment will cause meter malfunction and excessive meter-housing wear. Periodically check vertical and hori zontal alignment of meter clutch and meter-input shaft.

Refer to Figure 3-8.

1. Latch hopper onto hopper support.

2. Check that roll pin (1) in end of the meter-input shaft is centered. When centered, equal amounts of the roll pin will protrude from both sides of the shaft.

3. Rotate meter-input shaft so that roll pin is vertical.

4. Rotate the drive coupler (2) on meter clutch so that the slots are vertical.

5. Release meter clutch to engage meter-input shaft.

6. If shafts are aligned vertically , the drive coupler will engage with meter-input shaft freely and the roll pin will extend equally on each side of the drive coupler. Dis engage the clutch and repeat steps, checking for horizontal alignment.

Row Unit Adjustments

Down Pressure

Springs provide the down pressure necessary for opener

disks to open a seed trench. The springs allow the row unit to ﬂoat down into depressions and up over obstructions.

You can adjust down pressure individually for each row unit. Use only enough down pressure to cut the seed trench and maintain proper soil-firming over seed. Exces sive down pressure will lead to premature wear on rowunit components.

To adjust, lift T-handle shown in Figure 3-9.

• Move T-handle back to increase spring pressure.

• Move T-handle ahead toward tractor to decrease

spring pressure.

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Figure 3-8

Vertical Alignment

7. If drive coupler does not freely engage meter-input shaft vertically or horizontally, loosen 5/16-inch nuts (3) shown in

Figure 3-8. Engage meter clutch. Align

meter clutch with meter-input shaft.

8. Tighten 5/16-inch nuts to torque values listed on Torque Values Chart, “Appendix,”

page 55.

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Figure 3-9

Row Unit Spring Adjustment

Refer to the charts below for the amount of spring pressure at the opener for each spring setting.

Down Pressure Charts

Medium-Duty Spring Package Pounds Pressure

First Holes (Closest to Tractor) 85

Second Holes 100

Third Holes 115

Fourth Holes 135

Fifth Holes (Closest to Hopper) 155

Heavy-Duty Spring Package Pounds Pressure

First Holes (Closest to Tractor) 155

Second Holes 175

Third Holes 205

Fourth Holes 225

Fifth Holes (Closest to Hopper) 245

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Section 3 Adjustments

Coulter Depth

Optional coulters allow row unit to penetrate tough ground conditions. Adjust coulters to run at the same depth as the opener disks.

1. To adjust coulter depth, loosen 3/4-inch jam nut (1)

and 3/4-by-3-inch hex bolt (2). See

Figure 3-10.

2. By turning cam hex (3), rotate cam casting to the de-

sired height. Each notch represents about 1/4 inch of depth.

3. Torque bolt and jam nut to values recommended on

Torque Values Chart, “Appendix,”

Figure 3-10

Row Unit Mounted Coulter

page 55.

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Side Gauge Wheels

The side gauge wheels have two, interrelated adjustments:

• angle of side gauge wheel, and

• distance between side gauge wheel and opener disk.

Opener

Disks

Side Gauge

Wheel

Incorrect Correct

Figure 3-12

Side Gauge Wheels

Side Gauge

Wheel

Adjust side-gauge-wheel angle so the wheels contact the opener disks between 4 and 8 o’clock.

Opener Seeding Depth

Seeding depth is controlled by gauge wheels mounted on the sides of the opener disks.

To adjust seeding depth:

1. Raise planter to remove weight from side gauge

wheels.

2. Raise and move T-handle sho wn in Figure 3-11.

• Move T-handle forward for deeper seeding depth.

• Move T-handle back for shallower seeding depth.

3. Move T-handles on all ro w units to the same location.

12345

Figure 3-11

Opener Depth Adjustment

8:00

Figure 3-13

Wheel-to-Disk Contact Area

4:00

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At the same time, keep the side gauge wheels close to the opener disks so openers do not plug with soil or trash but far enough out so the disks and wheels turn freely.

To adjust side gauge wheels:

1. Raise implement slightly to remove weight from side gauge wheels.

2. Loosen hex-head bolt. Mov e wheel and arm out on oring bushing. See

Figure 3-14.

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Figure 3-14

Loosen Hex-Head Bolt

3. Loosen pivot bolt. Turn hex adjuster so roll pin (1) is at 1 o’clock. Use this as the starting point for adjustment.

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1 x 12 Closing Wheel Option

The closing wheels can be adjusted for down pressure, alignment and offset.

Down Pressure. Adjust the closing wheels so they have enough down force to close the seed trench without unnec essary compaction.

Start with T-handle in first notch. See Figure 3-16. If the seed trench does not close, move handle to next notch and try again. Keep moving handle back just until the seed trench closes.

Starting Point

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Figure 3-15

Turn Hex Adjuster

4. Move wheel arm in so side gauge wheel contacts opener disk. Tighten hex-head bolt to clamp arm around bushing and shank.

5. Check the wheel-to-disk contact. Lift wheel and arm. When let go, the wheel should f all freely.

• If wheel does not contact disk from 4 to 8 o’clock, move hex adjuster until wheel is angled for proper contact with disk.

• If wheel does not fall freely, loosen hex-head bolt and slide wheel arm out just until wheel and arm move freely. Retighten hex-head bolt.

6. Keep turning hex adjuster and moving wheel arm until the wheel is adjusted properly . When satisﬁed, tighten pivot bolt to 110 foot-pounds .

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Figure 3-16

Closing Wheel Down Pressure

Alignment. If one closing wheel is running in the seed

trench or closing wheels are not centered over the seed trench, adjust closing wheels as follows.

1. Raise planter slightly to remove weight from closing wheels.

7. Loosen two 1/2-inch mounting bolts (1) shown in Figure 3-17.

8. T urn adjuster cam (2) left or right to center wheels over the seed trench.

9. Torque 1/2-inch mounting bolts as recommended on Torque Value Chart, “Appendix,”

page 55

Figure 3-17

Closing Wheel Alignment

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Section 3 Adjustments

Offset. The closing wheels can be offset to help prevent trash from plugging the closing wheels.

To offset the closing wheels:

1. Raise planter slightly to remove weight from closing wheels.

2. Remove 5/8-inch bolt attaching wheel to press-wheel arm. See

3. Move closing wheel to rear mounting hole and reattach with 5/8-inch bolt. Torque bolt as recommended on Torque Values Chart, “Appendix,”

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If the closing wheels are not offset, mount wheels in the front holes of press-wheel arm.

Closing Disk Option

For proper seed-to-soil contact, the closing disks must have enough down pressure to close the seed trench with out unnecessary soil compaction.

To adjust down pressure on closing disks, ratchet spring cam to next cam height by turning head of support bolt (1) clockwise. Refer to

Figure 3-18.

page 55.

Figure 3-18

Closing Wheel Offset

Figure 3-19.

Marker Adjustments

WARNING!

Pinching and crushing hazard. The moving markers could pinch or crush bystanders. Never allow anyone near the planter when cycling the markers. Reduce marker folding speed to a safe speed.

WARNING!

Escaping ﬂuid under pressure can have sufﬁcient pressure to penetrate the skin. Check all hydraulic lines and ﬁttings before applying pressur e. Fluid escaping fr om a very small hole can be almost invisible. Use paper or cardboard, not body parts, and wear heavy gloves to check for suspected leaks. If injur ed, seek medical assistance from a doctor that is familiar with this type of injury. For eign ﬂuids in the tissue must be surgically r emoved within a few hours or gangrene will result.

Folding Speed

The marker hydraulic system is equipped with needle valves to control how f ast each marker operates . The nee dle valves are b uilt into the sequence valve body . There are two hex adjustment heads, one f or controlling marker speed up and one for controlling marker speed down.

Excessive folding speeds can cause marker damage . With the tractor engine at an operating rpm, loosen jam nut and adjust the needle valve to limit the marker to a saf e operating speed. Make sure all adjustments are made with warm oil. Fold the marker up and down a few times and recheck for pinching and kinking of hoses.

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Figure 3-19

Closing Disk and Tube Holes

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Figure 3-20

Flow Control Raise/Lower

IMPORTANT: JIC ﬁttings do not require high torque. JIC and O-ring ﬁttings do not require sealant. Always use liquid pipe sealant when adding or replacing pipe-thread ﬁttings. To avoid possible danger of cracking hydr aulic ﬁttings from over tightening, do not use plastic sealant tape.

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Section 3 Adjustments

Marker Width

Refer to Figure 3-21. To adjust marker width, loosen the marker tube u-bolt (1)

and slide marker tube in or out to dimension A. After ad justing, retighten u-bolt.

Dimension A is measured from the center line of the planter to the marker disk. The dimensions provided are approximate. After adjusting, ﬁeld check the actual dimension.

For 6-row, 30 inch rows, A = 180 inches. For 8-row, 30 inch rows, A = 240 inches.

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Figure 3-22

Marker Disk Adjustments

Seed-Lok Lock Up

Optional Seed-Lok ﬁrming wheels provide additional seed-to-soil contact. The wheels are spring loaded and do not require adjusting. In some wet and sticky conditions the wheels may accumulate soil.

T o lock up the ﬁrming wheels in wet conditions, r aise planter. Push loc k-up handle (1) on top of row-unit body up into position shown in Figure 3-23. Push up on ﬁrming wheel (2) until wheel arm latches up.

To unlock ﬁrming wheels, turn lock-up handle back to its 90-degree position.

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Figure 3-21

Marker Disk Adjustment

Disk Adjustments

The mark left by the marker disk may be changed by tw o methods.

Refer to Figure 3-22.

1. Disk Angle To change the angle of cut, loosen bolts (1), rotate

disk assembly and retighten bolts.

2. Direction of Cut The disk may be mounted to throw dirt in or out, mak-

ing different marks in different soil conditions. To change the direction of cut:

a. Reverse depth band (2) and b lade (3) by remount-

ing the four lug bolts on the disk hub .

b. Reverse angle of assemb ly by removing the ad-

justment bolts (1) and turning the spindle assembly (4) one half turn. Reinstall and tighten all bolts.

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Figure 3-23

Seed-Lok Lock Up

NOTE: Side gauge wheel is removed in Figure 3-23 for clarity.

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Section 3 Adjustments

Tire Scraper

In some soil types, you may need to use optional tire scrapers. The scrapers prev ent e xcess mud from building up on the transport tires so the contract-drive tire can op erate properly. Adjust the scraper so it does not contact the tire. See

Figure 3-24.

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Figure 3-24

Tire Scraper

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Section 4 Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause and Solution

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One row not planting seed.

Meter not engaging properly.

Row unit is skipping.

Planting too many doubles.

Seed meter not engaged. Refer to Field Operation, “Operation,” page 14. Check for f oreign material in hopper. Clean hopper and ﬁnger-pickup mechanism.

Refer to Finger Pickup Meter, “Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 40. Check that seed hopper is full of seed. Check if drive chain for row unit is off of sprocket or broken. Replace chains as

necessary. Check that meter-input shaft is aligned with meter-clutch shaft. Refer to Meter

Drive Adjustments, “Adjustments,” page 28. Check for foreign material or obstruction in meter. Inspect and clean meter. Check that adjustment nut in meter is adjusted between 22 and 25 inch-pounds.

Tighten if necessary. Refer to Finger Pickup Meter, “Maintenance and Lubrica- tion,” page 40.

Check tension on ﬁnger pickup. Tighten if necessary. Check for broken meter ﬁngers. Refer to Finger Pickup Meter, “Maintenance and

Lubrication,” page 40. Consider your planting speed. Increase planting speed to within recommended

range. For correct speed, ref er to Planting Rate Charts, “Adjustments,” beginning on page 18.

Consider your planting speed. Decrease planting speed to within recommended range. For correct speed, ref er to Planting Rate Charts, “Adjustments,” beginning on page 18.

Check that adjustment nut in meter is adjusted between 22 and 25 inch-pounds. Tighten if necessary. Refer to Finger Pickup Meter, “Maintenance and Lubrica-

tion,” page 40.

Over planting.

Under planting.

Low population count with brush meter .

Check brush in seed meter for wear. Inspect and replace if necessary. Refer to Finger Pickup Meter, “Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 40.

Check carrier plate in seed meter for wear . Inspect and replace if necessary. Refer to Finger Pickup Meter, “Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 40.

Check if belt in seed meter is installed backward. Remove and install correctly. Refer to Finger Pickup Meter, “Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 40.

Check for weak springs in ﬁnger-pickup meter. Replace is necessary. Refer to Fin- ger Pickup Meter, “Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 40.

Spring not properly installed. Remove ﬁnger from seed meter and correct. Refer to Finger Pickup Meter, “Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 40.

Seed belt catching or dragging. Replace belt. Refer to Finger Pickup Meter, “Main- tenance and Lubrication,” page 40.

Brush dislodging seed. Replace brush. Refer to Finger Pickup Meter, “Mainte- nance and Lubrication,” page 40.

Meter rpms too high. Reduce planting speed. Lack of lubrication causing seeds not to release from seed disc properly. Use

graphite as recommended. Seed size too large for seed disc being used.Switch to smaller seed or use proper

seed disc. See Brush-Type Meter, “Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 41. Seed treatment buildup in brush meter. Reduce amount of treatment used and/or

thoroughly mix treatment with seed.

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Section 4 Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause and Solution Low count at low rpms and higher count

at higher rpms with brush meter.

Low count at higher rpms and normal count at low rpms with brush meter .

High population count with brush meter.

Upper retaining brush laid back on brush meter.

Irregular or incorrect seed spacing.

Foreign material lodged in upper retaining brush. Remove seed disc and remove foreign material from between brush holder and bristles. Clean with compressed air.

Worn upper retaining brush. Replace brush. Seed disc worn in agitation groove area. Replace seed disc.

Seed size too small for seed disc. Switch to larger seed or proper seed disc. Incorrect transmission setting. Check planting-rate charts and reset transmission if

necessary.

Upper brush too wide (fanned out) for small seed size. Replace upper brush. Seed treatment buildup on brush. Remove brush and wash with soap and water.

Dry thoroughly before reinstalling. Buildup of foreign material at base of brush. Remove brush holder and brush.

Clean with compressed air and reinstall. Consider your planting speed. Slow down if necessary. For correct speed, refer to

Planting Rate Charts, “Adjustments,” beginning on page 18. Check tire pressure. Refer to Tire Inﬂation Chart, “Appendix,” page 56. Drive wheels slipping. Reduce down pressure on row unit. Refer to Row Unit

Adjustments, “Adjustments,” page 28. Check that correct sprockets are installed on transmission shafts. Refer to Plant-

ing Rate Charts, “Adjustments,” beginning on page 18.

Seed spacing not as indicated in charts.

Scattering of seeds.

Seed tubes and/or openers plugging.

Inconsistent seed depth.

None of the row units are planting.

Check that tires are inﬂated to proper pressure. Refer to Tire Inﬂation Chart, “Appendix,” page 56.

Examine seed for inconsistent size. Do ﬁeld check and adjust sprockets accordingly.

Check that correct sprockets are installed on the transmission shafts. Refer to Planting Rate Charts, “Adjustments,” beginning on page 18.

Excessive speed may be causing row-unit bounce. Reduce ground speed when planting.

Charts are approximate. Slight variations due to wear may produce seed-spacing variations.

Reduce planting speed. Check seed tube for proper installation. Examine seed tube for wear or damage. Replace seed tube if necessary. Do not allow planter to roll backward when low ering. Lower planter only when tractor is

moving forward. On four-wheel-drive tractors, a void turning tractor when planter is down and stationary. Increase down pressure on row unit. Refer to Ro w Unit Adjustments, “Adjustments,”

page 28. Inspect seed tube for plugging or improper installation. Check that seed tubes are hooked

properly in shank of row unit. Pin between counter-shaft and seed transmission sheared. Repair cause of pin shearing

and replace pin.

Opener disks and side gauge wheels plugging.

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Adjust gap between opener disks and side gauge wheels. Refer to Side Gauge

Wheels, “Adjustments,” page 29.

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Problem Possible Cause and Solution

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Closing wheels leave severe imprint in soil.

Closing wheels not firming soil around seed.

Closing wheel running on top of seed furrow .

Repeated shearing of shaft cotter pin. Drive-wheel chain consistently falls off.

No seed being planted. Opener disks and side gauge wheels

plugging. Planter will not lower . Planter frame raises or lowers slowly.

Erratic or uneven lift. Planter will not raise.

Reduce down pressure on closing wheels. Refer to Ro w Unit Adjustments, “Adjustments, ” page 28.

Increase down pressure on closing wheels. Refer to Ro w Unit Adjustments, “Adjustments, ” page 28.

Realign closing wheels. Refer to Row Unit Adjustments , “Adjustments,” page 28.

Drill shaft not aligned properly. Loosen bearing and align shaft. Chain may be too long. Remove offset link.

If chain links are stiff, oil or replace chain. Check if trash is dislodging chain; if so, install tr ash guards. Check that seed hopper is full of seed.

Adjust gap between opener disks and side gauge wheels. Refer to Side Gauge Wheels, “Adjustments,” page 29.

Check that pressure and return hoses are fully engaged in SCV outlets. Lower tractor hydraulic pressure. Tractor operating pressure must be a minimum

of 1500 psi. Operator tractor with ﬂow-control lever in the unrestricted position. Refer to your

tractor operator’s manual Check for air in hydraulic system. Bleed system of air if necessary.

Tractor hydraulic system bypassing oil. Readjust tractor’s hydraulic lever linkage. Refer to your tractor operator’s manual.

Planter frame raises or lowers slowly.

No seed being planted. Markers not alternating.

Marker floats off ground.

Hydraulic marker functioning improperly

Blade does not mark

Lower tractor hydraulic pressure. Tractor operating pressure must be a minimum of 1500 psi.

Seed hopper empty. Fill seed hopper. Marker hoses not connected to marker valve correctly.

Check for air in marker valve. Bleed marker hydraulic system. Marker valve defective. Replace valve. See your Great Plains dealer. Air in hydraulic system. Bleed marker lift cylinder. Alternator valve defective. Replace valve. Contact your Great Plains dealer. Check for leaks in tractor hydraulic remote. Marker cylinder not dropping down into J-slot. (Hose loop too short.) Lengthen

marker hydraulic hose loops. Check all hose ﬁttings and connections for air and oil leaks. Check tractor hydraulic oil level. Check all bolts and fasteners. If markers do not alternate:, check tractor ﬂow controls and set to maximum oil

ﬂow .If problem still exists, disassemble valve and check f or contamination or spool damage.

The maximum marker down ﬂoat is limited by the slot in the piv ot link. If the blade does not drop down to follow depressions in the ﬁeld, make sure the marker cylinder is fully extended.

The blade may be reversed to pull dirt in or throw dirt out depending on soil conditions.

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Maintenance

Proper servicing and maintenance is the key to long implement life. With careful and systematic inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, do wntime and repair.

Always turn off and remove the tr actor ke y bef ore making any adjustments or performing any maintenance.

WARNING!

You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed under a falling planter. Always install cylinder stops before working on planter . To install the stops, refer to transport position. Pivot cylinder stop into position on wheel module cylinder rods. Lower planter onto stop. Install bent pin and secure with cotter pin.

Figur e 5-1. Raise planter to

Check latches and other fasteners on the planter to prevent failures in the ﬁeld.

5. Check all bolts and replace worn parts on the planter. Check that all safety decals and reﬂectors are legib le. Replace if damaged. Refer to Safety Decals , “Impor

tant Safety Information,” page 5.

Replacing Shear Pins

Refer to Figure 5-2. The cotter pins (1) that connect the shafts to the transmis-

sion will shear when an excessive load is put on the shafts . Infrequent or improper lubrication causes binding of mov-

ing parts within the planter. This binding will cause the cotter pins to shear, thus pre venting breakage of planter parts.

Check for binding b y turning the drive shaft with all seed hoppers installed and seed meters engaged. If the drive shaft is hard to turn, disengage one seed-meter clutch at a time to ﬁnd the problem clutch.

Improper shaft alignment can also cause pins to shear. Refer to Shaft Alignment, ment.

When the drill shaft can be turned freely by hand, replace the cotter pin.

page 38, to check shaft align-

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Figure 5-1

Cylinder Stop

WARNING!

1. Inspect hoppers for debris and clean if necessary.

2. Clean dirt and grease from chains and moving parts.

3. Lubricate planter at points listed under Lubrication, page 44.

4. T orque all bolts , screws and nuts to the correct v alues listed on Torque Values Chart, “Appendix,”

page 55.

IMPORTANT: Replace cotter pins with cotter pins of the same size. Do not replace with other type pins.

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Figure 5-2

Transmission Cotter Pins & Shear Pins

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Shaft Alignment

Improper shaft alignment can cause pins to shear. To function properly , the transmission shafts must be aligned and level. If the planter is consistently shearing pins, f ollow these steps to check and adjust the shafts.

1. Check that the transmission-input shaft (1) and transmission shaft (2) are aligned. Remove cotter pin from coupler sleeve . Pull the coupler sleeve back and ob

serve the shafts.

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Figure 5-3

Transmission-Input Shaft Alignment

2. If the shafts are not aligned, adjust the contact-drive tower . Loosen the mounting bolts (1) on both sides of the tower . Adjust to w er position until shafts are aligned.

4. Level the transmission-output shaft. Place a str aight edge across the 7-by-7-inch frame tube. Take a mea surement from the straight edge (1) down to the top of the shaft (2). Repeat measurement at each row unit. Measurements must be equal across the planter.

T o lev el the shaft, loosen the shaft hanger bearings (3) at each row unit. Adjust shaft until measurements are equal across the planter.

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Figure 5-5

Leveling Transmission-Output Shaft

Ratchet Drive (8 Row Only)

Refer to Figure 5-6. The ratchet assembly must operate freely and the springs

(1) must bring the dogs (2) back against the ratchet hub (3).

Repack with grease annually.

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Figure 5-4

Contact Drive Housing Adjustment

3. Retighten tower mounting bolts. Slide coupler slee ve over transmission-input shaft and reinsert cotter pin.

Figure 5-6

Ratchet Drive

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Chain Tension

As the chains wear and stretch, you may need to remove links for proper chain length and tension. Check and replace bushings on idlers. For the correct operation of the planter check all chain routings. Refer to the illustrations on this page for proper chain routings.

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Drive Gauge Wheel Chain Routing

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Transmission Chain Routing

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Meter Drive Chain Routing

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Finger Pickup Meter

To inspect and repair ﬁnger-pickup meters, remov e meter from hopper, then remove three 1/4-inch bolts (1) on the meter bafﬂe (2) to gain access to the ﬁnger mechanism.

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Figure 5-1

Disassemble Finger-Pickup Meter

Rotate meter-input shaft by hand to check the ﬁngers. The ﬁngers (1) should be against the carrier plate (2) in the area marked “closed” in

Figure 5-2 and raised in the area

marked “open”.

2. Lift ﬁnger assembly (4) off shaft and clean. Replace worn ﬁngers and springs after 250 to 300 acres of row operation. To remove a ﬁnger, lift ﬁnger out of slot. When replacing a ﬁnger, place the springs so the open side of the spring loop faces the inside of the spring housing.

3. Inspect carrier plate (5) for seed indentations and wear. Replace carrier plate when wear aff ects seeding accuracy.

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Figure 5-3

Disassemble Meter for Cleaning

4. Reassemble ﬁnger housing onto carrier plate. When reassembling, align notch in ﬁnger-housing cam (1) with notch on bearing housing so ﬁnger housing is ﬂush with the carrier plate. The meter will function im properly if the notches are not aligned.

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Figure 5-4

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Figure 5-2

Inspecting Meter Fingers

Inspect the brush for wear . The brush should cover at least half of a ﬁnger tab. Replace brush after ev ery 100 acres of

5. With ﬁnger assembly against carrier plate, tighten adjusting nut until it is snug, then turn an additional onethird turn. Proper torque is 22 to 25 inch-pounds at the meter-input shaft.Turn meter by hand to make sure the meter is not over tightened.

Meter Reassembly

planter operation. Clean chaff and debris from meter after every 50 hours of

planter operation. To clean meter, see

Figure 5-3.

1. Remove cotter pin (1), cage nut (2) and adjusting nut (3) from shaft.

IMPORTANT: Check tightness of the adjusting nut on the meter after the ﬁrst day of operation and periodically thereafter.

6. Reassemble cage nut and cotter pin. Reassemble bafﬂe and attach meter to hopper.

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Periodically check the meter belt. Refer to Figure 5-5.

1. Remove f our bolts (1) from belt housing (2). Remo ve bolt holding the belt roller (3). Remove belt housing.

2. Inspect belt. Replace belt if necessary .

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Figure 5-5

Belt Inspection

3. To replace a worn or broken belt, refer to Figure 5-6. Be certain paddles (A) are oriented as shown. Belt drive wheel (B) may be remov ed by removing spring pins (C).

Brush-Type Meter

Inspect brush meters daily for buildup of foreign material on seed disk, particularly in seed-loading slots.

Remove seed disk (1) by remo ving two wing nuts (2). See Figure 5-7. Wash seed disk with soap and water. Use compressed air to clean any cracked seed, hulls , etc. from brush areas of meter housing.

Before storing brush meters:

1. Remove brush meter from seed hopper by removing two bolts and nuts that secure meter to hopper .

2. Remove seed disk (1) by remo ving tw o wing n uts (2).

3. Wash seed disk with soap and water.

4. Unscrew three hex-head scre ws (3) from brush holder (4) and remove brush holder and retaining brush (5).

5. Unscrew three hex-head scre ws (6) from lower brush (7) and remove brush and wear band (8).

6. Wash all parts including meter housing (9) with soap and water. Dry thoroughly.

7. Reassemble brush meter except for seed disk. To install retaining brush (5), ﬁrst position brush making sure base of brush is tight against bottom of meter housing. Install brush holder (4) and three hex head screws (3). Tighten center screw ﬁrst, then left screw and right screw last.

8. Inspect seed disc for wear . To measure for w ear, la y a straight edge across disk surface. Measure gap be

tween disk and straight edge. If measurement is greater than 0.075 inch, replace seed disk before ne xt planting season.

9. Store brush meter and seed disk in a clean, dry place.

Figure 5-6

Belt Installation

4. Reassemble meter in rev erse order.

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Figure 5-7

Brush Meter

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Opener Disks, Scrapers and Gauge Wheels

1. Lift side gauge wheel off ground. Move tire in and out to check for end pla y. Check f or roughness in bearing by rotating wheel. If the bearings are rough, inspect and replace if necessary .

2. Remove side gauge wheels from arms to access opener disks and scrapers.

Refer to Figure 5-8.

3. With the unit raised, check blade spreader (1) f or wear. Replace spreader if it is 1/2 inch wide or narro w er. To replace, remo ve disk blade. Drive out roll pins (2) and install a new spreader .

4. Check disk blades (3) f or wear.Replace b lades if worn to a diameter of 14 1/2 inches or less.

5. When reinstalling disk blades, put two shims between bearing and shank on one blade. Tighten bolt. On op posite side, reinstall blade with two (4) shims between bearing and shank. Tighten bolt.

6. Check contact point between disk blades. Place a piece of paper in top gap between disks blades. Bring paper down until it stops. In lower gap place another piece of paper. Bring paper up until it stops. Measure the distance between two pieces of paper . The dis

tance must be between 1/2 and 1 3/4 inches. Add or remove shims as needed to get the correct contact point.

7. Check that outside disk scrapers (5) are formed to disk blades to help remove an y m ud. Bend and twist scrapers to ﬁt blades as necessary. After every 200 acres of planter operation, check outside scrapers f or proper adjustment and wear. Replace outside scr ap ers as necessary .

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Figure 5-8

Opener Scrapers

Refer to Figure 5-9.

8. Check for correct number of shims betw een side gauge wheel (1) and wheel arm (2). There must be at least one shim between wheel bearing and arm. When installed, wheel should turn freely and not hit arm at the curve. Do not add any more shims than necessary.

9. Disassemble side-gauge-wheel arm from row unit. Remove bushing (3) from sleeve (4) and check bush

ing for wear. Replace bushing if necessary.

10. When reinstalling side gauge wheels, align tab on hex adjustment (5) with notch in bushing. Replace bolt and tighten.

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Figure 5-9

Side Wheels

11. Adjust side gauge wheels. See Side Gauge Wheels,

“Adjustments,”

page 29.

Liquid Fertilizer Option

Although the tanks are made of a highly durable and corrosion resistant plastic, proper maintenance is required.

Rinse tanks with water when changing from one solution to another.

Rinse tanks thoroughly with water after each season or before any shutdown lasting more than one w eek.

Do not allow sludge to accumulate in the bottom of the tank.

Do not leave f ertilizer in the tanks if the temperature is expected to drop below 40 degrees as some types of liquid fertilizers will begin to crystallize at this temperature.

To clean tanks:

1. Remove lids from tanks.

2. Turn valve to elbow.

3. After cleaning tanks, close shutoff valve , replace cap on metering pump and replace lids on tanks.

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Squeeze Pumps

During periods when the pump is not being used, complete these steps to prevent hose def ormation and prolong hose life.

Refer to Figure 5-10.

1. To release pressure against the hoses, loosen the wing nuts (1) holding the spring bar to the pump frame. (There are four nuts total–only tw o are shown.)

2. Loosen the wing nuts (2) on the discharge manifold (3) and shift the manifold rearward.

3. Store out of sunlight.

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Figure 5-10

Relaxing Pressure on Metering Hoses

Storage

Store planter in a clean, dry place with all tires out of the sun. Store planter where children do not play. If possible, store planter inside for longer life .

1. Thoroughly clean planter, hoppers and meters. Remove any dirt and debris that can hold moisture and cause corrosion.

2. Remove meters from hoppers. Disassemb le meters and inspect for wear. Refer to Finger Pickup Meter, page 40, or Brush-Type Meter, page 41. Mak e any re- pairs required at this time. Blow excessiv e debris from meter. Wash meters with mild soap and water. Dry meters and spray a light coat of rust inhibitor on meters. Reassemble and store meters in a dry place.

3. Thoroughly ﬂush liquid herbicide system with clean water. Disconnect from tr actor and completely dr ain all lines and components to prevent damage from freezing.

4. Inspect planter for worn or damaged parts. Make repairs and service during the off season.

5. Use spray paint to cov er scratches, chips and worn areas on the planter to protect the metal.

6. Adjust all drive chains for proper tension.

7. Lubricate planter at points listed under Lubrication, page 44. Be sure to lubricate chains to prevent rusting.

8. Place 1 X 12 closing-wheel handle in the middle slot to relieve tension on closing wheels . Mo ve T-handle for opener springs to the lightest setting.

9. Cover planter with a tarp if stored outside.

Marker Breakaway Pr otection

The marker arm is attached to the marker body with a 5/16-inch breakaway bolt. If excessive force is put on the marker during operation, the bolt will break, allowing the marker arm to swing awa y r ather than cause damage to the marker.

IMPORTANT: The breakaw a y bolt is a 5/16-b y-1 1/2inch grade 5 on planter only (GP 802-012C). If it breaks, it must be replaced by an equiv alent grade 5 bolt to prevent marker damage.

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Lubrication

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Lubrication

Legend

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Multipurpose spray lube

Multipurpose

grease lube

Multipurpose oil lube

Side Gauge Wheel Bearings

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity:

Gauge Wheel Module

Intervals at which lubrication is required

Seasonally

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Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity:

Required

Reverser Chains

Lubricate all chains at intervals to maintain freedom at every chain-link joint. Stiff chains will cause metering inaccuracies.

Type of Lubrication: Spray Lube Quantity: Coat Thoroughly

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Required

Contact Drive Chain

Lubricate all chains at intervals to maintain freedom at every chain-link joint. Stiff chains will cause metering inaccuracies.

Type of Lubrication: Spray Lube Quantity: Coat Thoroughly

Required

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Seed and Chemical Meter Chains

Lubricate all chains at intervals to maintain freedom at every chain-link joint. Stiff chains will cause metering inaccuracies.

Type of Lubrication: Spray Lube Quantity: Coat Thoroughly

Seasonally

T ransport Wheel Axles

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Fill bearing housing until grease comes out seal

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To prolong the life of the finger pickup meter and increase the planting accuracy, add a teaspoon of graphite to the seeds every time you fill the hopper. Sprinkle the graphite on top of the seeds, and it will filter down to lubricate the finger pickup meter.

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Markers

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease begins to emerge.

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Markers

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease begins to emerge.

Coulter Arm Housing

The grease zerk is located on the coulter arm housing.

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease begins to emerge.

Side Gauge Wheel Arms

Type of Lubrication: Grease

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Dry Fertilizer Outlet Housing

Located on each outlet housing (1 each)

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease begins to emerge.

Required

Fertilizer Chains

Lubricate all chains at intervals to maintain freedom at every chain link joint. Stiff chains will cause metering inaccuracies.

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Type of Lubrication: Spray Lube Quantity: Coat Thoroughly

Twice Daily

Squeeze Pump Main Metering Shaft

Located near ends of squeeze pump main metering shaft (two zerks total)

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease begins to emerge.

Seasonally

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Squeeze Pump Roller Bushings

Located on the ends of the squeeze pump roller shafts (six zerks total)

Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease begins to emerge.

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Chemical Application

The optional chemical hoppers come in two versions: one chemical meter or two chemical meters and a divider that separates the hopper into two compartments.

Each bundle contains a hopper , meter and parts for three different application options. With the insecticide tube, one or two chemicals are applied directly in the furrow. With the front diffuser (pictured left), one or two chemicals are applied in a T-band ahead of the closing wheels. With the rear diffuser, herbicide is applied in a 7- or 14-inch band behind the closing wheels.

For operation inf ormation on the chemical hoppers, ref er to Chemical Hoppers, “Operating Instructions, ” page 14. For information on adjusting chemical-application rates, refer to Granular Chemical Rates, “Adjustments,” page

21. To order the chemical application options, contact your

Great Plains dealer.

Bundle Order Part Number INSECTICIDE 6 ROW 403-096A INSECTICIDE 8 ROW 403-097A

INSECTICIDE/HERBICIDE 6 ROW 403-100A INSECTICIDE/HERBICIDE 8 ROW 403-101A

Unit Mounted Coulter

The optional conservation coulters mount on the row units and till a strip for the opener disks in no- or minimum-till conditions

For information on how to adjust the coulters, ref er to Row Unit Adjustments, “Adjustments,” page 28. For lubrica- tion information, refer to Lubrication, “Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 44.

To order coulters, contact your Great Plains dealer .

Bundle Part Number

Unit Mounted Coulter,5/8-Inch Wavy, Pair 204-337A

Unit Mounted Coulter, 3/4-Inch, Pair 204-338A

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Heavy Duty Spring Package

Heavy-duty springs are availab le to pro vide more do wn pressure on the row unit. Heavy-duty springs provide between 155 and 245 pounds of down pressure.

To adjust spring down pressure, refer to Down Pressure , “Adjustments,” page 28.

To order heavy-duty springs for your row units , contact your Great Plains dealer .

Package Part Number

Heavy-Duty Spring Package 406-006S

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Seed-Lok Firming Wheels

The optional spring-loaded Seed-Lok ﬁrming wheels press seed directly into the bottom of the seed bed. The Seed-Lok option provides more ev en emergence since seeds are planted and ﬁrmed at the same depth.

To lock up the ﬁrming wheels in wet conditions, refer to Seed-Lok Lock Up, “Adjustments,” page 31.

To order Seed-Lok ﬁrming wheels, contact your Great Plains dealer.

Package Part Number

SEED LOK 98 ROW UNIT 404-093K

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Liquid Fertilizer Option

The fertilizer option is a complete system which allows you to band liquid fertilizer on either 6 rows or 8 rows. The 6 row option contains two 150 gallon liquid tanks and the 8 row option contains two 200 gallon liquid tanks. Also in cluded are mounts, an eight row squeeze pump, and the plumbing hardware to tie together all components.

The squeeze pump features a heavy-duty, cast-iron body to hold it true when mounted on equipment that ﬂexes ov er rough terrain. The ﬂoating, aluminum-alloy bac k plate pro vides a positive shutoff when the pump stops.

For additional information refer to “Important Safety In-

formation,” page 1, Liquid Fertilizer Option, “Operating Instructions,” page 13, Liquid Fertilizer Attachment, “Adjustments,” page 26, Liquid Fertilizer Option, “Maintenance and Lubrication,” page 42.

To order liquid fertilizer option, contact your Great Plains dealer.

Package Part Number Liquid Fertilizer, 6 row 407-017A Liquid Fertilizer, 8 row 407-018A

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Fertilizer Coulters

The optional fertilizer coulters are for use in conjunction with the liquid or dry fertilizer option. The Vantage I coulters are for use with low-pressure, liquid-fertilizer injection. The Vantage II coulter is available for use with liquid or dry fertilizer.

To order fertilizer coulters, contact your Great Plains dealer.

Package Part Number

Pair of Vantage I Coulters, 3/4-Inch Wavy 407-043A Pair of Vantage I Coulters, 5/8-Inch Wavy 407-044A

Pair of Vantage II Coulter, Liquid 407-046A

Pair of Vantage II Coulter, Dry 407-045A

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Zone Tillage Coulters

The optional tillage coulters mount on the planter toolbar. The coulters have a heavy-duty swivel casting and spring, a double-lipped grease seal and tapered roller bearings. Each bundle includes one right-hand an one left-hand coulter.

To order zone tillage coulters, contact your Great Plains dealer.

Package Part Number

Pair of Zone Coulter, 3/4-Inch Wavy 407-040A

Pair of Zone Coulter, 5-8-Inch Wavy 407-041A

17934

15814

Terra Tine

The terra tine option helps create a trash-free zone for seed placement. Mounted on the planter toolbar, the terra tine sweeps create very little trenching.

To order terra tine for your planter, contact your Great Plains dealer.

Package Part Number

Terra Tine Pair, Frame Mount 404-098A

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Gauge Wheel Tire Scrapers

In some soil types, you may need to use optional tire scrapers. The scrapers prev ent e xcess mud from building up on the transport tires so the contract-drive tire can operate properly. Adjust the scraper so it does not contact the tire.

To order tire scrapers, contact your Great Plains dealer.

Package Part Number

Tire scraper for one wheel 402-072K

15027

Monitor

The DICKEY-john® Monitor Option is a micro-processorbased, planter-monitoring system. If seed is not going to the ground, the monitor will sound and indicate which row unit has stopped planting. The system also provides information for seed spacing, seed population, area, ground speed and projected area per hour.

To order the monitor, contact your Great Plains dealer.

15848

Bundle Part Number

DICKEY-john 1000, 6-Row 403-047K

DICKEY-john 3000 with Radar, 6-Row 403-063K

DICKEY-john 3000 without Radar, 6-Row 403-049K

DICKEY-john 1000, 8-Row 403-050K

DICKEY-john 3000 with Radar, 8-Row 403-064K

DICKEY-john 3000 without Radar, 8-Row 403-051K

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Section 7 Speciﬁcations and Capacities

Section 7 Specifications and Capacities

Type Pull Type

Row Spacing 30 inches

Rows per Unit 68

Weight 5,000 pounds* 6,875 pounds*

Drive Ground drive with contact drive wheel

Transmission End mounted

Frame Construction 7-by-7-inch; 5/16-inch wall

Transport Width 15 feet 16 feet

Length 6 feet

Tires Gauge Wheel: 9.5 L X 15; Contact Drive Wheel: 13-6.50 X 6

Tractor Requirements 80 - 120 horsepower 100 - 140 horsepower

Row Specifications

Down-Pressure Springs, Standard Package Five-setting, quick-change springs; 1/4-diameter wire; 85 to 155 pounds

Opener 15-inch double disks, double-ground and offset

Unit Body Shank welded, 7-gauge sheet metal; hopper support plate, 12-gauge sheet

Parallel Linkage 1/2 x 2 arms, high-carbon steel

Depth Wheels 4 x 16

Closing Wheels or Disks 1 x 12 double-v closing wheels or 6.5-inch chevron wheel with closing disks

Depth Control 0 to 4 inches,1/4-inch increments

Hopper Capacity 2 bushels

NOTE: Horsepower requirements will vary with field conditions, terrain and planter options.

down force

metal

*With markers and fertilizer option

Optional Liquid Squeeze Pump

Maximum speed 125 rpm

Maximum pressure 5 psi

Output per revolution 5/16-inch hose: 0.58 gpm; 1/2-inch hose: 1.4 gpm

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Speciﬁcation Drawing

14953

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Appendix

Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes

Bolt Head Identification

Bolt Size

(Inches)

in-tpi 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8436597 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

Grade 2 Grade 5

N · m2ft-lb3N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch

Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise speciﬁed use torque values listed above.

Grade 8

Bolt Size

(Metric)

N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb

in-tpi = nominal thread dia.in inches-threads per inch

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

N· m = newton-meters

ft-lb= foot pounds

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Appendix

Metric Conversion Chart

Multiply By To Get

inches in. inches in.

feet ft.

miles per hour mph

pounds lbs.

bushels bu.

gallons gal

pounds per

square inch psi

inch pounds in. lbs.

foot pounds ft. lbs.

centimeters cm

millimeters mm

centimeters cm

hectares ha

kilometers per hour

kilograms kg

liters l liters l

kilopascals kPa

(100 kPa = 1 bar) Newtons-meters N.m Newtons-meters N.m

x 2.54 = centimeters cm x 25.4 = millimeters mm x 30.48 = centimeters cm x 1.609 = kilometers per hour

x 0.453 = kilograms kg x 35.238 = liters l x 3.785 = liters l x 6.894 = kilopascals kPa

x 0.113 = Newtons-meters N.m x 1.356 = Newtons-meters N.m x 394 = inches in. x 0394 = inches in. x 0328 = feet ft. x 2.469 = acres x 0.621 = miles per hour mph

kmph

x 2.208 = pounds lbs. x 0.028 = bushels bu. x 0.264 = gallons gal. x 0.145 = pounds per

x 8.85 = inch pounds in lb. x 0.738 = foot pounds ft lb

kmph

(100 kPa = 1 bar)

square inch psi

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NOTE:All tires are warranted bythe original manufacturer of the tire. Tire warranty inf ormation can be found in the brochures included with your Operator’s and Parts Manuals or online at the manufacturer’s websites. For service assistance or information, contact your nearest Authorized Farm Tire Retailer.

Manufacturer Website

Titan www.titan-intl.com Goodyear www.goodyearag.com Firestone www.firestoneag.com

Tire Inflation Chart

Tire Size Inflation PSI Tire Size Inflation PSI

7.50 x 20" 4-Ply Drill 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 41 x 15" x 18 - 22-Ply Rib Implement 44 13 x 5.00-6 4-ply T urf Saver 40 13-6.50 x 6 40

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Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA

Great Plains PT8030-V1015 Operator Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual