Great Plains 3S-4010HDF Operator Manual - Manual (Page 63)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Troubleshooting 59
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Clutch Troubleshooting
End of “Troubleshooting”
Acremeter Inaccurate Incorrect tire size or pressure. Check against page 89. Meter is factory-pro-
grammed for the original tire size, pressure,
as well as sprockets to jackshaft.
Pass misalignment (overlaps or gaps) -
drill is actually covering more or less
acreage than is present. Check/adjust markers.
Soil conditions Loose soil or excess tire slippage causes
variations in registered acres (and variations
in seeding rates).
Acremeter revs/area incorrect Check displayed revs/ac or revs/ha against
page 83.
Actual field size is different, and
acremeter is correct Check field size.
Chain fouling Clip reversed at link Invert direction of clip (page 63).
Problem Cause Solution
no seed metering, all rows fuse blown Check fuse. Correct underlying fault before
replacing fuse.
height switch not tripping Check adjustment of height switch (page 71).
height switch failed Replace switch. Use CAL mode to operate
until switch is replaced.
no metering, one section clutch failure Lock-up clutch until repaired or replaced
(page 33).
section control switch Off or failed Turn switch On. Replace if failed.
wing transfer shaft disengaged Realign transfer shaft (page 69).
seed rate low or uneven lubricant in clutch Disassemble and de-grease clutches.
meters always on CAL mode on Move Master switch handle from CAL to ON.
height switch always on Check adjustment of height switch (page 71).
Problem Cause Solution