Great Plains 2515P Operator Manual - Manual (Page 47)

4/11/2005 173-208M
45 Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
Planting too much Incorrect seed rate or sprocket combina-
tion. Check seed rate information beginning
on page 30.
Wrong seed meter wheel installed. Install correct seed meter wheel.
Actual field size is different. Verify field size.
Excessive overlap.
Irregular shaped field. Adjust marker, page 42.
Incorrect tire size or air pressure. Correct tire size and air pressure, page
81.
Meter clean out door is open. Close and pin meter clean out door,
page 33.
Seed meter wheel spring or retaining
cap damaged or missing. Check seed meter wheel spring and
retaining cap, page 34.
Incorrect seed meter wheel for seed
size. Verify seed count on seed bag with seed
meter wheel.
Seed meter wheel not seated correctly
on meter shaft. Check installation of seed meter wheel,
page 34.
Seed meter wheel damaged or missing. Check seed meter wheel and replace if
damaged.
Seed meter slide is sticking open. Remove and clean seed meter slide and
check for wear, page 51.
Seed meter slide worn. Replace seed meter slide, page 51.
Planting too little Incorrect seed rate or sprocket combina-
tion. Check seed rate information beginning
on page 30.
Excessive field speed. Slow down. Check Seeding Rate Chart
for correct maximum field speed.
Incorrect seed meter wheel for seed
size. Verify seed count on seed bag with seed
meter wheel.
Incorrect tire size or air pressure. Correct tire size and air pressure, page
81.
Check seed level in seed box. Fill seed box.
Actual field size is different. Verify field size.
Excessive gaps between bean machine
passes. Adjust marker, page 38.
Not enough talc lubricant Add more talc lubricant, page 22.
Build up of seed treatment in meter. Clean out seed meter, page 33. Add
more talc lubricant.
Troubleshooting