Great Plains 3PYPA Operator Manual - Manual (Page 89)

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Press Wheel Assembly with Cast Wheels
Tight soil may require the need to drag/plow the trench
closed. The factory setting on press wheel assemblies
with cast wheels is 4˚(maximum plow). If the conditions
in your region appear to require less plow, there are two
additional settings: 2˚ (less plow) and 0˚ (no plow). To
change the plow setting:
Refer to Figure 117
1.
Raise planter and install lift assist cylinder locks. See
“Lift Assist Cylinder Lock-Up” on page 27.
2. Remove the bolt , lock-washer and spacers
for the press wheel .
3. Remove bolt , flat washer and hex nut for
casting .
4. Place a
3 ⁄
4
in open end wrench on tab of casting.
Rotate casting until the desired angle setting (4˚, 2˚
or 0˚) hole lines up with a hole on the press wheel
mount weldment
(only one set of holes will line up
for each setting).
5. With holes lined up replace casting bolt and flat
washer . Secure with hex nut .
6. Reinstall press wheel.
If press wheel adjustments do not provide satisfactory
furrow closing, your conditions may require alternate
press wheels. A variety of wheel assemblies are avail-
able. Consult your Great Plains dealer.
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Figure 117
Press Wheel Plow Angle Setting
34011
1
8 7
6
5
3
4
2
9
1 2 3
9
4 5 6
7
7
8
4
5 6