Great Plains PT8030 Parts Manual - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
10/14/08 PT6030 and PT8030 Pull-Type Planter 401-032Q
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Introduction
An operator’s manual is also provided with the new ma-
chine. Read and understand “Important Safety Informa-
tion” and “Operating Instructions” in the operator’s
manual before assembling the machine. As a reference,
keep the operator’s manual on hand while assembling.
The information in this manual is current at printing. Some
parts may change to assure top performance.
Definitions
Right and left as used in this manual are determined by
facing the direction the machine will travel while in use un-
less otherwise stated.
NOTE: Useful information about the preceding topic.
Assembly and Setup Assistance
To order additional copies of dealer assembly instructions
or operator’s and parts manuals, write to the following ad-
dress. Include model numbers in all correspondence.
If you do not understand any part of this manual or have
other assembly or setup questions, assistance is avail-
able. Contact
Product Support
Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
IMPORTANT: A crucial point of information about the
preceding topic. For safe and correct operation, read
and follow the directions provided before continuing.
Great Plains Manufacturing wants you to be satisfied with
any new machine delivered by the Great Plains Trucking
network. To ease the assembly task and produce a prop-
erly working machine, read this entire manual before as-
sembling or setting up new equipment.
Description of Unit
The 6- and 8-row pull-type planter is a towed seeding im-
plement. The frame consists of 7-by-7-inch tubing. Plant-
ing rates are adjustable by changing sprockets on the
planter transmission or contact drive. Row units are
mounted on the frame. Seed hoppers are standard on the
row units; chemical hoppers and granular-chemical 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 attach-
ments.
Intended Usage
Use this implement for seeding row crops in large fields.
Tow the implement behind an agricultural tractor at plant-
ing speed of 5 mph and at transport speeds of less than 20
mph. The unit is designed for conventionally tilled fields
but can be used in no- or minimum-till conditions if outfit-
ted with optional tillage attachments.
Using This Manual
This manual was written to help you assemble and pre-
pare the new machine for the customer. The manual in-
cludes instructions for assembly and setup. Read this
manual and follow the recommendations for safe, efficient
and proper assembly and setup.