Great Plains V-300F Operator Manual
Operator Manual
V300 and V300F
Verti-Drill
s/n: A1043L+
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
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instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information ............................................. 1
Safety Decals and Reflectors ................................................ 6
Introduction ....................................................................... 12
Description of Unit ............................................................... 12
Document Family ................................................................ 12
Models Covered .................................................................. 12
Intended Usage ................................................................... 12
Using This Manual............................................................... 12
Definitions ....................................................................... 12
Owner Assistance ............................................................... 13
Setup .................................................................................. 14
Pre-Start Checklist .............................................................. 14
Negative Tongue Weight..................................................... 14
Hitching Tractor to Implement ............................................. 15
Electrical Connections......................................................... 16
Hydraulic Connections ........................................................ 17
Hydraulic Charge and Bleed ............................................... 17
Monitor Installation .............................................................. 18
Monitor Setup ...................................................................... 18
Install Other Options............................................................ 18
Leveling Drill........................................................................ 19
Leveling Order Summary ................................................ 19
Check Tires, Blades & Mounts........................................ 20
Disable Seeding & Weight Drill ....................................... 20
Disable Seeding............................................................... 20
Adjust at Half Material Weight.......................................... 20
Initial Seeding Depth....................................................... 21
Initial Lift Cylinder Spacers ............................................. 21
Initial Down-Pressure...................................................... 22
Set or Calibrate Bypass ................................................... 22
Set Bypass for PC Closed ............................................... 22
Set Bypass for LS Closed/PFC........................................ 22
Set Down Pressure .......................................................... 22
Initial Hitch Height ........................................................... 23
Lowering for Leveling....................................................... 23
Initial Hitch Height ............................................................ 23
Lower Drill, Pull Forward and Check............................... 23
Hydraulic Hitch Adjustment............................................. 24
Lift Spacer Adjustments .................................................. 24
Marker Setup....................................................................... 25
Dual Marker Setup .......................................................... 25
Dual Marker Extension..................................................... 25
Dual Marker Disk Setup ................................................... 26
Dual Marker Speed .......................................................... 26
Pre-Emergence Marker Setup ........................................ 27
Tramline Marker Disk Setup ............................................ 27
Packer Setup....................................................................... 28
Harrow Setup .......................................................................29
Harrow Height Setup........................................................29
Harrow Tine Setup ...........................................................29
Operations ..........................................................................30
Pre-Start Checklist ...............................................................30
Transport..............................................................................30
Lift Cylinder Locks............................................................31
Down Pressure Cylinder Lock..........................................31
Pivot Lock ........................................................................32
Walkboards ......................................................................32
Ready for Transport .........................................................32
Set Material Rate(s) .............................................................33
Material Loading...................................................................33
Main Seed Box & Fertilizer Loading.................................33
Small Seed Box Loading..................................................34
Lift/Lower Operations ...........................................................35
Lowering the Drill .............................................................35
Raising the Drill................................................................35
Lift Cylinders During Operations ......................................35
Hydraulic Down Pressure ................................................36
Priority Flow Hydraulic Systems ......................................38
Final Field Preparation .........................................................39
Field Operation.....................................................................39
Marker Operation .................................................................40
Dual Marker Operation.....................................................40
Pre-Emergence Marker Operation...................................40
Harrow Operation.................................................................41
Parking .................................................................................42
Storage.................................................................................42
Monitor Operation ..............................................................43
Monitor Introduction..............................................................43
Console Overview ................................................................44
Channel Indicator Chevron ..............................................45
Channel Select.................................................................45
Normal Display Mode.......................................................45
Initial Console Setup ............................................................45
Program Modes ...............................................................46
Units .....................................................................................47
Changing Units of Measure .............................................47
Forward Speed Function......................................................48
Forward Speed Alarm ......................................................48
Disable Forward Speed Alarm.......................................... 48
Speed Sensor Factor .......................................................49
Autocal.............................................................................. 49
Manual S.S.F. Entry .........................................................50
Area Function.......................................................................51
Display Current Area Totals.............................................51
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Display Grand Total .........................................................51
Reset Totals.....................................................................51
Set Implement Width........................................................52
Tramlining Function..............................................................53
Tramline Sequence/Bout Selection..................................54
Select The Sequence....................................................... 54
Select the Tramline Bout.................................................. 54
Normal Tramline Operations............................................55
Hold the Bout Number .....................................................55
Manually advance the bout number.................................55
Turn Tramlining Off/On ....................................................56
12 Meter Symmetric Tramlining Sequence......................57
15 Meter Symmetric Tramlining Sequence......................58
18 Meter Symmetric Tramlining Sequence......................59
12 Meter Asymmetric Right Tramlining Sequence...........60
18 Meter Asymmetric Right Tramlining Sequence...........61
12 Meter Asymmetric Left Tramlining Sequence .............62
20 Meter 20 Bout Tramlining Sequence ..........................63
Fertilizer Shaft Function .......................................................64
Display Fertilizer Shaft Speed..........................................64
Fertilizer Shaft Alarm .......................................................64
Fertilizer Shaft Setup .......................................................64
Disable Fertilizer Shaft Alarm ..........................................65
Fertilizer Alarm Speed Threshold ....................................65
Fertilizer Alarm Delay Time..............................................66
Seed Shaft Function.............................................................66
Display Seed Shaft Speed ...............................................66
Seed Shaft Alarm.............................................................66
Seed Shaft Setup.............................................................67
Disable Seed Shaft Alarm................................................67
Seed Alarm Speed (Shaft Rate) ......................................68
Seed Alarm Delay Time ...................................................68
Hopper Level Function .........................................................69
Enable / Disable Hopper Level Alarm ..............................69
Adjustments .......................................................................70
Planting Depth......................................................................70
Coulter Adjustments.............................................................71
Coulter Factory Settings ..................................................71
Gang Coulter Depth.........................................................71
Individual Coulter Depth...................................................71
Coulter Height .................................................................. 71
Coulter Down-Force......................................................... 72
Opener Down-Pressure .......................................................73
Frame Weights.................................................................73
Material Rate Adjustments ...................................................74
Calibration Crank Revolutions .........................................74
Setting Main Seed Box Rate............................................75
Setting Drive Type ........................................................... 75
Setting Meter Rate ........................................................... 76
Position Seed Cup Doors.................................................77
Disabling Main Seed Box Drive .......................................77
Calibrating Main Box Seed Rate......................................78
Small Seeds Attachment Rate .........................................80
Small Seeds Rate Handle................................................ 80
Disabling Small Seeds ..................................................... 80
Small Seeds Rate Calibration .......................................... 81
Setting Fertilizer Rate ......................................................83
Fertilizer Density Correction............................................. 84
Example Fertilizer Density Correction ..............................84
Setting Fertilizer Drive Range........................................... 84
Setting Fertilizer Transmission .........................................85
Setting the Fertilizer Adjuster............................................85
Disabling Fertilizer Box Drive...........................................86
To re-enable fertilizer drive: ..............................................86
Fertilizer Rate Calibration .................................................86
Row Unit Adjustments..........................................................89
Opener Height .................................................................90
Row Unit Down Pressure (Spring)...................................90
Disk Blade Adjustments...................................................91
Adjusting Disc Contact......................................................91
Disk Scraper Adjustments ...............................................91
Seed Firmer Adjustments ................................................92
Seed-Lok™ Seed Firmer Lock-Up....................................92
Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) ...............................93
Troubleshooting.................................................................94
Maintenance and Lubrication ...........................................96
Maintenance.........................................................................96
Bleeding Hydraulic Systems ............................................96
Check/Clean In-Line Filter ................................................97
Bleeding Tongue Cylinder ................................................97
Bleeding Transport Lift Cylinders......................................98
Bleeding Down-Pressure Cylinder.................................... 99
Bleeding Tramline Lift Cylinders .......................................99
Marker Maintenance ......................................................100
Bleeding Marker Hydraulics............................................ 100
Leaf Spring Adjustment .................................................101
Chain Maintenance........................................................101
Box Cleanout .................................................................102
Main Box Cleanout .........................................................102
Small Seeds Box Cleanout .............................................102
Fertilizer Box Cleanout ...................................................103
Lubrication..........................................................................104
Options..............................................................................111
Dual Markers......................................................................111
Packer ................................................................................111
Seed Tube Plugs................................................................112
Third Tramline Clutch.........................................................112
Small Seeds .......................................................................112
Seed-Lok Seed Firmer .......................................................113
Harrow................................................................................113
Tramline Markers ...............................................................113
Appendix...........................................................................114
Specifications and Capacities ............................................114
Tire Inflation Chart..............................................................114
Torque Values....................................................................115
Chain Routing ....................................................................116
Contact, Right and Main Seed Chains...........................116
Fertilizer and Small Seed Chains ..................................117
Hydraulic Diagrams............................................................118
Lift and Down-Pressure Hydraulics ...............................118
Dual Marker Hydraulics .................................................119
ASAE Lighting Circuit.........................................................119
Coulter Stations..................................................................120
Warranty.............................................................................121
Index..................................................................................123
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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.
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.
!
!
!
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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Be Familiar with Safety Decals
▲ Read and understand “Safety Decals and Reflectors”on
page 6, thoroughly.
▲ Read all instructions noted on the decals.
Negative Tongue Weight
This drill can have positive and negative tongue weight,
and it can change during planting. This poses a serious
hazard during unhitching and it can work the hitch pin
loose during transport. To avoid serious injury or death
due to a rising hitch or road accident:
▲ Always use the clevis hitch provided.
▲ Always hitch before connecting hydraulics.
▲ Always lower the openers and install the jackstand before
unhitching.
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Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin,
causing serious injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines.
▲ Use a piece of paper or cardboard, 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, seek immediate medical attention
from a physician familiar with this type of injury.
Use A Safety Chain
▲ Use a safety chain to help control drawn machinery should
it separate from tractor drawbar.
▲ Use a chain with a strength rating 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.
Keep Riders Off Machinery
▲ Riders obstruct the operator’s view. Riders could be struck
by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate equipment.
▲ Keep all bystanders away from machine during operation.
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 hear-
ing impairment or hearing loss, wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
▲ Because operating equipment safely requires your full
attention, avoid wearing entertainment headphones while
operating machinery.
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Handle Chemicals Properly
Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use
can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and
property.
▲ Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions.
▲ Wear protective clothing.
▲ Handle all chemicals with care.
▲ Avoid inhaling smoke from any type of chemical fire.
▲ Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by chemi-
cal manufacturer.
Use Safety Lights and Devices
▲ Slow-moving tractors 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 driv-
ing on public roads.
▲ Use lights and devices provided with implement.
Transport Machinery Safely
Maximum transport speed for implement is 32 kph (20
mph). Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and
upset.
▲ Do not exceed 32 kph. 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.
▲ Carry reflectors or flags to mark drill in case of breakdown
on the road.
▲ Keep clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions
when transporting.
▲ Do not fold or unfold the drill while the tractor is moving.
Check for Overhead Lines
Markers contacting overhead electrical lines can introduce lethal voltage levels on drill and tractor frames. A
person touching almost any metal part can complete the
circuit to ground, resulting in serious injury or death. At
very high voltages, electrocution can occur without direct
contact.
▲ Avoid overhead lines during drill operations with markers.
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Shutdown and Storage
▲ Lower drill, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove
the key.
▲ Secure drill using blocks and supports provided.
▲ Detach and store drill in an area where children normally
do not play.
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 the drill, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and
remove key before performing maintenance.
▲ Make sure all moving parts have stopped and all system
pressure is relieved.
▲ Allow drill to cool completely.
▲ Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before servicing or
adjusting electrical systems or before welding on drill.
OFF
OFF
▲ 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 drill before opera-
tion.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital
and fire department near phone.
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 for you to stand to one side–not in front of or
over tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available.
911
▲ When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-handling
equipment adequate for weight involved.
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Safety At All Times
Thoroughly read and understand the instructions in this
manual before operation. Read all instructions noted on
the safety decals.
▲ Be familiar with all drill functions.
▲ Operate machinery from the driver’s seat only.
▲ Do not leave drill unattended with tractor 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 drill during hitching.
▲ Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power-driven
parts.
▲ Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with mov-
ing parts.
▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when folding and raising
drill. Make sure all persons are clear of working area.
▲ Do not turn tractor too tightly, causing drill to ride up on
wheels. This could cause personal injury or equipment
damage.
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Safety Decals and Reflectors
Your implement comes equipped with all safety decals
and reflectors in place. They were designed to help you
safely operate your implement.
▲ Read and follow decal directions.
▲ Keep all safety decals and reflectors clean and legible.
▲ Replace all damaged or missing decals and reflectors.
Order new decals and reflectors from your Great Plains
dealer. Refer to this section for proper placement.
When ordering new parts or components, also request
corresponding safety decals.
To install new decals or adhesive reflectors:
1. Clean the area where the decal is to be placed.
2. Peel backing from decal. Press firmly on surface,
being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal.
818-055C
Slow Moving Vehicle Placard
On back of seed box;
one total
838-266C
Red Reflectors
Rear face, outside ends of rear walkboard;
two total
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818-229C
Amber Reflectors, Half Size
Front face of hitch frame, outside ends,
Outside faces of hitch frame, both sides,
Outside faces of main frame, at front;
six total
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838-265C
Amber Reflectors, Full Size
Outside ends of aft walkboard;
two total
833-398C
Fluorescent Panels
2 on rear face, outside ends of rear walkboard,
2 on front face, end ends of coulter toolbar;
4 total
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833-399C
Red Triangle Reflectors
below rear lights;
2 total
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838-363C
Danger: Moving Chain
Front and side of each frame post,
inside contact drive housing; five total
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818-019C
Warning: Negative Tongue Weight
Front face of tongue at hitch;
one total
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818-188C
Warning: Excessive Speed Hazard
Top of tongue near hitch;
one total
838-359C
Warning: High Pressure Fluids
Left side of tongue below hitch cylinder;
one total
838-360C
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Warning: Wear Eye Protection
Top of tongue;
one total
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838-361C
Warning: Do Not Ride
Each end of aft walkboard,
top of tongue;
three total
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838-365C
Warning: Pinch/Shear
Each marker arm;
two total
838-367C
Warning: Falling Marker
Each marker arm;
two total
818-016C
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Caution: Hitch
Left side of tongue at hitch;
one total
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838-358C
Caution: Read Manual
Left side of tongue below hitch cylinder;
one total
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838-362C
Caution: Tires Not A Step
Each frame post;
two total
838-426C
Caution: Tire Inflation and Torque
Each gauge wheel rim;
four total
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Introduction
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 operating practices
will help you get years of satisfactory use from the
machine.
Description of Unit
The Verti-Drill is a pull-type seeding implement. The
implement consists of a three-point drill mounted on a
center-pivot hitch. The hitch and drill are integrally connected. No-till coulters are mounted on the hitch, to
zone-till strips for seed furrows. Straight-arm openers on
the drill prepare seedbeds and place the seed. The pivoting action of the hitch helps drill openers track the
coulters. Contact-drive tires on the drill power seeding
from hitch tires. A hydraulic cylinder controls coulter
depth. Lift cylinders raise the drill for turns and transport.
The V300F model includes a separate meter system and
delivery tubes for fertilizer, and an adjustable partition in
the seed box.
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Figure 1
V300: Left/Right Notation
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148-057M-A Operator Manual (this document)
148-057B Seed Rate Charts
148-057P Parts Manual
Models Covered
This manual applies to implement serial number A1043L
and higher of models:
V300-1962 3 Meter Verti-Drill
V300F-1962 3 Meter Verti-Drill with Fertilizer
Earlier model V300 drills are covered by Operator Manual 148-057M.
Intended Usage
Use this implement for seeding production-agriculture
crops only. Do not modify implement for use with attachments other than those specified by Great Plains. Use
implement in no-till or minimum tillage conditions.
Using This Manual
This manual familiarizes 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
The following terms are used throughout this manual.
Right-hand and left-hand as used in this manual are
determined by facing the direction the machine will travel
while in use unless otherwise stated.
IMPORTANT !
Paragraphs in this format present a crucial point of
information related to the current topic.
Read and follow the directions to:
- remain safe,
- avoid serious damage to equipment and
- ensure desired field results.
Note: Paragraphs in this format provide useful informa-
tion related to the current topic.
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Owner Assistance
If you need customer service or repair parts, contact a
Great Plains dealer. They have trained personnel, repair
parts and equipment specially designed for Great Plains
products.
Refer to Figure 2
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 top of the hitch frame.
Record your drill 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 you do not understand any part of
this manual or are not satisfied with the service received,
please take the following actions.
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service
manager. Make sure they are aware of any problems
so they can assist you.
2. If you are still unsatisfied, seek out the owner or general manager of the dealership.
For further assistance write to:
Figure 2
Serial Number Plate
27170
Product Support
Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department
PO Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
785-823-3276
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Setup
This section covers steps performed during or prior to
first hitch, and on routine re-hitch.
First hitch may entail equipment installation, some
assembly or even some re-wiring. Review the entire section prior to first hitch to ensure that all necessary components and tools are at hand.
Pre-Start Checklist
1. Read and understand “Important Safety Information” 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” on page 104.
4. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged.
“Safety Decals and Reflectors” on page 6.
5. Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten
wheel bolts as specified. See “Appendix” on
page 114.
Negative Tongue Weight
!
WARNING
This drill can have positive and negative tongue weight, and
the tongue weight can change significantly between hitching
and unhitching, as materials and/or weights are added,
applied or removed.
The changing tongue weight can also tend to work the
hitch pin loose during transport and field operations. To
avoid serious injury or death resulting from a suddenly
elevating hitch or a traffic accident, always observe these
rules:
▲ Always use the clevis hitch provided, securely fastened to
the tractor drawbar with both bolts.
▲ Always pin the hitch pin.
▲ Always hitch before connecting hydraulics.
▲ Always lower the openers before unhitching.
▲ Always use the jackstand during unhitching.
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Hitching Tractor to Implement
!
DANGER
You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed
between the tractor and drill. Do not stand or place any part of
your body between drill and moving tractor. Stop tractor
engine and set park brake before installing pins.
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IMPORTANT !
The standard model V300 and V300F require a tractor
with “Closed Center” hydraulics. If the intended tractor
has “Open Center” hydraulics, the drill requires a kit to
convert it to open center operation. Have your Great
Plains dealer contact the factory.
Refer to Figure 3
1. Place hitch weldment over ball swivel on hitch
tongue . Hold hitch weldment in place by inserting
spacer tube through weldment clevis and ball
swivel.
2. Back tractor up to hitch and align rear drawbar hole
with spacer tube.
Refer to Figure 4
3. Bolt hitch weldment to tractor drawbar using
the larger 1-8x10 bolt ,
large (1in) flat washer ,
lock washer ,
and nut .
4. Insert the smaller
through the
then the slotted hole of the weldment,
the forward (secondary) hole of tractor drawbar.
5. Secure with
3
⁄
4
and nut .
6. Tighten both bolts to specified torque
(see “Torque Values” on page 115).
7. Securely attach safety chain to tractor-drawbar
frame.
3
4
3
2
3
⁄
in flat washer ,
4
in lock washer
8
1 2
1
4
3
⁄
-10x9-inch bolt
4
6
7
5
1
9
3
2
5
Figure 3
Hitch Components
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1
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7
4
3
8
2
Figure 4
Securing Hitch
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Refer to Figure 5
8. Un-pin jack from side of hitch tongue. Pin in transport/storage location on left top hitch tool bar.
9. If the tractor drawbar height is adjustable, and the
desired value is known, set it now. Otherwise, implement (and as necessary, tractor drawbar height) are
adjusted when setting coulter depth (see page 71).
Electrical Connections
The V300 & V300F lighting harness has a Europeanstyle 7-pin lighting connector as standard equipment. If
your tractor has an ASAE connector, contact your dealer
for a replacement connector.
The V300 & V300F include a digital seed monitor as
standard equipment. Prior to first use, the display module
must be installed in the tractor (see “Monitor Installa-
tion” on page 18).
Refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7
If the lighting connector is already compatible with the
tractor, and the monitor console is installed on the tractor, make the following connections:
• lighting
• monitor
Figure 5
Jack in Transport Position
Figure 6
Lighting Connector
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Figure 7
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Monitor Connector
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Hydraulic Connections
!
WARNING
Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin. Check all hydraulic lines and hoses before
applying pressure. Fluid escaping from a very small hole can
be almost invisible. Use paper or cardboard, not body parts, to
check for suspected leaks. If injured, seek medical assistance
from a doctor that is familiar with this kind of injury. Foreign
fluids in the tissue must be surgically removed within a few
hours or gangrene will result.
Only trained personnel should work on system hydraulics!
Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you
hook-up hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses that go to
the same remote valve are marked with the same color.
The drill consumes hydraulic power for two or three circuits.
Refer to Figure 8
To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit, refer
to plastic hose label. The hose under an extended-cylinder symbol feeds a cylinder base end. The hose under a
retracted-cylinder symbol feeds a cylinder rod end.
Make sure all tractor levers are in neutral or float, or tractor hydraulics are off, before making connections.
Note: If the tractor has only one circuit capable of provid-
ing continuous flow, connect the Lift/Lower drill circuit (Red) to that tractor circuit.
Note: If the tractor circuit can onlybe locked incontinuous
flow at one end of the lever travel, connect the drill’s
Lift/Lower Retract/“base end” to that side of the
tractor circuit.
Hydraulic Charge and Bleed
The V300 and V300F is normally shipped with the
hydraulic hoses disconnected. They are installed by your
dealer, but the hydraulic system may not have been
charged and bled.
If there is any question about the possibility of air in the
hydraulic system, bleed all the systems per the instructions beginning on page 96.
If the system has not been charged, have 11.3 liters (3.5
gallons) of hydraulic oil available for refilling the tractor
reservoir.
Figure 8
Plastic Hose Label
817-348c
17641
Color V300 Hydraulic Function
Red Transport Lift and
Hydraulic Down-Pressure
Blue Tongue Height
Markers (see footnote*)
<none>
* Markers are optional. Standard markers are on a
dedicated circuit. An optional selector valve is
available, and shares the tongue circuit.
The standard model V300 and V300F require a tractor with “Closed Center” hydraulics. If the intended
tractor has “Open Center” hydraulics, the drill
requires a kit to convert it to open center operation.
Have your Great Plains dealer contact the factory.
Markers
*
IMPORTANT !
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Monitor Installation
Refer to Figure 9
1 3
Drill-mounted components of the seed monitor are preinstalled. The system includes tractor-mounted components (in dashed outline) that must be installed in the
tractor prior to first use.
4
1. Mount the console where it will be visible to the
tractor driver, and not interfere with safe operations.
Make sure the location allows the harness to
reach the hitch.
Remove the protective film from the monitor face
after installation.
2. Connect the power leads to tractor battery power.
The wiring color code is:
+ Brown
- Blue
The console includes its own power switch.
3. The power jack is weather-proof, and may be
mounted inside or outside of the tractor cab.
4. After hitching, connect the tractor monitor harness
to the drill harness.
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2
3
4
2
Monitor Setup
The seed monitor requires entry of data that rarely
changes, and data that changes for each planting session. See “Monitor Operation” on page 43 for step-bystep data entry and programming instructions.
Most of the monitor setup can be done with the drill disconnected. The harness to the drill does need to be connected for speed Autocal.
Figure 9
Seed Monitor System
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Units of measure:
Width: 3.0m or 118.1in
S.S.F.†:
Fertilizer Shaft
Rate
Tramlining: On or Off
* Use Imperial for U.S. customary units.
† Speed Sensor Factor is the relationship between
sensor counts and implement forward speed. AutoCal is recommended for most accurate reporting.
Metric or Imperial
3.235 (metric) or 127.4 (imperial)
3.000 (factory default) on V300F
0.000 (alarm disabled) on V300
*
Figure 10
Seed Monitor Console
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Install Other Options
Some options and accessories are not pre-installed prior
to delivery. Install them prior to first use.
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Leveling Drill
Before planting, check drill level, using the coulter depth,
opener down-force and planting depth you expect to use.
Perform this setup on level ground with conditions similar
to the planting ground.
Several interrelated adjustments control depth and level.
Check/set them in this order to most quickly “zero in” on
the desired field results. This setup is representative of
results mid-session. The drill weighs more with a full
seed and fertilizer load, and less when near empty, so
check results early and late in the planting.
Leveling Order Summary
Refer to Figure 11
1. Check tires, mounts and blades.
2. Add weight to drill. Disable seeding.
3. Set initial seeding depth.
4. Set initial lift cylinder stops and down-pressure.
5. Set initial hitch height.
6. Lower drill, pull forward in planting conditions.
Check levels and depths.
7. Adjust hydraulic hitch to set coulter depth. Field
check.
8. Adjust lift spacers to level hitch. Field check.
9. Adjust press wheels to set seeding depth. Field
check.
10. Adjust hydraulic down-pressure for opener depth.
Field check.
11. Review all settings starting at step 7.
Figure 11
Checking Level
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Check Tires, Blades & Mounts
Always inflate tires to factory specifications before making any of these adjustments.
Prior to first use, check coulter mounts to ensure that
coulters are at the correct nominal height. Periodically recheck disk blades. As blades wear, the coulters will not
cut as deep.
Refer to Figure 12
With the drill raised, the distance from the bottom of
the tool bar to the bottom of the pivot casting is:
28.26mm (11.13in).
To adjust one or more coulters, see “Coulter Adjust-
ments” on page 71.
1
2
1
Check that packer wheels are not hitting their bottom
stop pins. See page 28 for adjustment.
Periodically check the opener disk blades. As blade
wear, the furrow will not be as deep. Adjust the T-handle
setting to maintain a constant seeding depth. See
“Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)” on page 93.
In addition, worn blades will not have correct contact.
See “Disk Blade Adjustments” on page 91 for blade
contact adjustments.
2
Disable Seeding & Weight Drill
Disable Seeding
To avoid unnecessary wear on the drive system during
setup, disengage the main drive clutch (see See “Main
Box Drive Clutch” on page 77), and on V300F, disengage the fertilizer clutch (page 86).
If using seed for test weight in the main seed box or fertilizer box, it is important to prevent it from being metered,
(or leaking through the meters, which can happen even if
the shafts do not turn). Set the main box seed rate handle to 0. On model V300F, also set the fertilizer rate
adjuster to 0.
Adjust at Half Material Weight
To properly set depths and down-pressures, the drill
needs to weigh approximately what it will weigh halfway
through a planting session. This can be done with material in the seed/fertilizer boxes, or by using extra weights.
However, if the planting is with the Small Seeds box, the
weight is low enough that no simulation is necessary.
If you will not be using extra weights on the drill when
planting, but have “suitcase” weights available, material
weight can be simulated with weights on the weight
brackets. Note that fully loading both brackets may still
be significantly less than half a full material load.
Figure 12
Coulter Height
Figure 13
Adding Weights
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Setup 21
Initial Seeding Depth
Refer to Figure 14
If the drill has been used for planting, leave the row unit
T-handles at their present settings.
If the drill has not been used before, initially set all T-handles to the middle holes in their range.
The T-handle on the row unit is the primary adjustment
for seeding depth when:
• the coulters prepare the ground ahead of the furrow,
• the down-pressure is appropriate for conditions, and
Figure 14
Initial T-Handle Setting
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• the row unit is running level,
The T-handle controls the relationship between opener
blade and press wheel height. See page 93 for adjustments.
Initial Lift Cylinder Spacers
Refer to Figure 15 and Figure 16
Raise the drill. If spacers (cylinder stop bushings) are
already present on the lift cylinder rods, they were placed
there during a previous leveling, and may be left as is.
If there are no spacers on the rods, make sure both sets
of five sizes are available on the rod loops on top of the
hitch wing rear tubes.
Raise the drill and install the 5.1cm (2in) spacers. These
are spring-loaded half rings, and snap around the rod.
Figure 15
Cylinder Spacer Storage
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Figure 16
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Cylinder Stop Bushing (Spacer)
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Initial Down-Pressure
If the down-pressure valve has been previously set for
field operations, leave it as is.
If this is the first use of the drill, calibrate the bypass
valve and set the initial pressure to 800 psi.
Set or Calibrate Bypass
Refer to “Lift/Lower Operations” on page 35 to know
what to expect the drill to do as hydraulics are cycled.
Set Bypass for PC Closed
Tractors with Pressure Compensating Closed Center
Hydraulics:
• Release locking disk . Close bypass valve for no
oil flow by turning knob on valve clockwise completely. Tighten locking disk . Always operate the drill
1 2
3
1
with the bypass valve closed.
Set Bypass for LS Closed/PFC
Tractors with Load Sensing Closed Center or Pressure
Flow Compensating Hydraulic Systems:
The standard model V300 and V300F require a tractor with “Closed Center” hydraulics. If the intended
tractor has “Open Center” hydraulics, the drill requires
a kit to convert it to open center operation. Have your
Great Plains dealer contact the factory.
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IMPORTANT !
2
3
1
1. Release locking disk . Close bypass valve for no
oil flow by turning knob on valve clockwise completely. Tighten locking disk .
1 2
3
1
2. With tractor at half throttle, adjust flow-control valve
on tractor so openers raise and lower at a reasonable speed. Keep tractor at one-half throttle for
remaining steps.
3. Engage tractor hydraulics and lower openers. Lock
hydraulic lever on tractor for continuous operation.
4. Release locking disk on pressure control valve .
Adjust pressure-control valve knob for opener
down pressure so gauge is at 1800 psi.
5. Release locking disk on bypass valve . While
watching gauge , slowly turn knob on bypass
2 2
valve counterclockwise. Adjust bypass valve
just until needle on gauge begins to move down
from 1800 psi. Use locking disk to lock bypass
4 5
6
7
1 2
7 3
7
1
valve at this setting. (See also note at right.)
Set Down Pressure
Adjust pressure-control valve to desired opener down
5
pressure per “Hydraulic Down Pressure” on page 36.
Tighten locking disk .
4
While 1800 psi is a good starting point for setting the
bypass valve, if you consistently operate the drill with low
opener down pressure you can set the bypass valve
below 1800 psi. If you consistently operate the drill with
very high opener down pressure, you may need a
bypass-valve setting above 1800 psi.
5
4
Figure 17
Initial Down-Pressure Setting
IMPORTANT !
Failure to use the bypass valve on load-sensing tractors may cause major tractor damage.
Note: Faster opener raise/lower increases potentialfor oil
over-heating, excess wear and tractor damage.
The higher the bypass pressure, the greater the potential
for oil over-heating and tractor damage. At the same
time, for proper opener operation the bypass valve must
be set at least 300 psi above the opener down-pressure
setting when the tractor is at one-half throttle. Therefore,
you should set the bypass valve as low as possible while
staying at least 300 psi above the opener down pressure
setting.
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Initial Hitch Height
Lowering for Leveling
Remove all transport locks (see page 31), and fully lower
drill using the lift cylinders.
Initial Hitch Height
if you have a record of the hitch height scale reading
from a recent planting session, set the height to that
value.
Otherwise, adjust the hitch until the coulter blades just
touch the ground, then lower it one half count on the
hitch stroke gauge (roughly 5cm or 2in of vertical travel
at the coulter blades).
Lower Drill, Pull Forward and Check
It is not possible to accurately set depth and force by
raising and lowering a stationary drill. It must be run in
the ground, in soil conditions as similar as possible to
those of the field to be planted.
Review lift and lower operations on page 35.
Pull forward at least the length of the tractor-plus-drill, so
that you can see the effects of all tires, the coulters,
openers and presswheels.
Refer to Figure 19
• Check that the hitch is level. The primary adjustment for this is lift cylinder spacers (once coulters are
at desired depth).
• Check that the coulters are running at the desired
2
depth , typically 13 to 25mm (0.5 to 1in) deeper than
the opener disks . The primary adjustment for this is
the hydraulic hitch.
• Check that the openers are running at the desired
seeding depth . The primary adjustments for this are
the row unit T-handle and the hydraulic down force.
1
3
3
Figure 18
Hitch Height Scale
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1
4
2
Figure 19
Checking Level, Depths
3
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• Check that the opener frames are level, as this provides the most consistent depth control and predictable down-force. Once all the other adjustments are
correctly tuned, the row units operate parallel to flat
ground.
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Hydraulic Hitch Adjustment
The hydraulic hitch is the primary means of adjusting
coulter depth.
Making changes to hitch height also affects hitch level,
requiring spacer changes at the lift cylinders. If the hitch
was already level, make about half the needed coulter
depth change via hitch height. The compensating level
adjustment with lift cylinder spacers makes the rest of
the coulter depth change.
After adjusting the hitch height and spacers, check the
new setting for depth.
Once the depth and level are satisfactory, record the
reading on the stroke scale.
Lift Spacer Adjustments
Refer to Figure 21
The height of the rear end of the hitch is determined by
the implement lift cylinders. The drill includes two sets of
five (ten total) spacers (cylinder stop bushings) that are
used to raise the “down” position of the lift cylinders.
These spacers are provided in five different sizes, and
are used in identical combinations on both sides of the
drill. They are stored on rod loops on the hitch wings
(see Figure 18 on page 23).
The combinations provide a range of spacer stack sizes
from 19 to 166mm (0.75-6.5in), in 6.35mm (0.25in) increments.
The 6.35mm change increment corresponds to a change
in coulter depth of about 3.3mm when the hitch is level.
However, if the spacers are changed, the hitch needs to
be adjusted to compensate for the depth change, and it
amplifies the change caused by the spacers.
When raising or lowering the coulter depth with the hitch
already level, add or remove spacers equal to the coulter
depth change desired. The spacers provide about half
the desired depth change, The re-leveling at the hitch
cylinder provides the other half.
Re-check depth after spacer and hitch level changes.
Figure 20
Setting Hitch Height
Figure 21
Cylinder Stop Bushing (Spacer)
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Setup 25
Marker Setup
The V300 and V300F may have optional dual folding
pass markers and dual pre-emergence/tramline markers.
Dual Marker Setup
Although dual markers may have been dealer-installed,
they may not be set to ideal extension length or optimal
operating speed. Check these items before first use.
If there is any question about the state of the marker
hydraulics, see also “Bleeding Marker Hydraulics” on
page 100.
Mark width and throw direction are adjustable.
Dual Marker Extension
Refer to Figure 22
1. Extend the marker on one side.
2. Lower the drill, and pull forward a meter or so to
leave a mark with both the coulters and the marker.
3. Measure the distance from the mark left by the
outside coulter to the mark left by the marker. Measure parallel to the hitch tool bars.
For the V300 and V300F in normal configuration (all
row units in use), distance is:
1
158cm or 62.2in (
You can also measure from drill centerline to the
marker, in which case use:
3.00m or 118.2in
4. If the marker extension needs to be adjusted, first
make sure that the mark is satisfactory, as changing
the disk angle or direction changes marker extension. See “Dual Marker Disk Setup” on page 26.
Refer to Figure 23
!
CAUTION
Be careful working around marker disks. The blades are often
sharp.
5. Loosen the two nuts securing the U-bolt secur-
ing the marker tube extension in the outer marker
arm tube .
6. Slide the marker tube extension in or out as
needed, and secure nuts.
5
1
1
1
⁄
swath +
2
2 3
1
⁄
row space).
2
4
4
1
Figure 22
Marker Extension
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2
5
3
4
Figure 23
Marker Extension Adjustment
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Dual Marker Disk Setup
The marker disk is adjustable for width of mark and
direction of throw. Make the adjustments with the marker
side extended to field position.
Refer to Figure 24
1. Initially set the disk to be vertical with respect to the
ground. Loosen the lower bolts in the wrist weld-
8
ment and tip the top of the disk in or out with
respect to the drill. Tighten bolts.
2. Adjust the width angle as needed to make a visible
mark. Loosen the upper nuts and adjust the wrist
weldment to the desired angle and throw direc-
tion. Tighten bolts.
3. Repeat for other marker.
Dual Marker Speed
The folding speed of sequenced dual markers is controlled by an adjustment at the sequence valve.
Excessive folding speed can damage markers and void
the warranty.
8
6
7
8
6
Figure 24
Marker Disk Setup
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Refer to Figure 25
There is one adjustment screw for unfolding speed
and one for folding speed . You can identify adjustment
screws by markings stamped in valve body.
!
WARNING
Do not adjust sequence valve while marker is in motion.
Turn adjustment screws clockwise ( : slower) to
decrease [un]folding speed and counterclockwise
F
( : faster) to increase [un]folding speed.
With tractor idling at a normal operating speed, adjust
marker folding to a safe speed. Excessive [un]folding
speed could damage markers and void the warranty.
After adjusting the folding speed, tighten jam nuts on hex
adjustment screws to hold settings.
2
S
1
S
2
Figure 25
Sequence Valve Adjustment
F
1
S
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