Great Plains 8030P G1022 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 30)

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Section 4 Troubleshooting
5/2/07 60303P and 80303P Three-Point Planter 401-008M-A
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Closing wheels leave severe imprint in
soil. Reduce down pressure on closing wheels. Refer to Row Unit Adjustments, “Adjust-
ments,” page 20.
Closing wheels not firming soil around
seed. Increase down pressure on closing wheels. Refer to Row Unit Adjustments, “Adjust-
ments,” page 20.
Closing wheel running on top of seed
furrow. Realign closing wheels. Refer to Row Unit Adjustments, “Adjustments,” page 20.
Repeated shearing of shaft cotter pin. Drill shaft not aligned properly. Loosen bearing and align shaft.
Drive-wheel chain consistently falls off. 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 trash guards.
No seed being planted. Check that seed hopper is full of seed.
Opener disks and side gauge wheels
plugging. Adjust gap between opener disks and side gauge wheels. Refer to Side Gauge
Wheels, “Adjustments,” page 21.
Problem Possible Cause and Solution