Great Plains 606NT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information ......................................1
Safety Decals .................................................................6
Introduction ................................................................12
Description of Unit ........................................................12
Intended Usage ........................................................12
Models Covered .......................................................12
Document Family......................................................12
Using This Manual........................................................13
Owner Assistance ........................................................13
Preparation and Setup ...............................................14
Pre-Setup Checklist......................................................14
Hitching Tractor to Drill.................................................14
Hitching Model 3P605NT or 3P606NT .....................14
Hitching Model 605NT or 606NT ..............................15
Hydraulic Hose Hookup (605NT or 606NT)..........16
Electrical Connections..................................................16
Height and Leveling the Drill ........................................17
Height Setup: Model 3P605NT or 3P606NT ............17
Adjusting 3-Point Height .......................................17
Height Setup: Model 605NT or 606NT .....................18
Set Tool Bar Height ..............................................18
Level Model 605NT or 606NT ..............................18
Operation Instructions...............................................19
Pre-Start Checklist .......................................................19
Transporting 3P605NT or 3P606NT.............................20
Use an Adequate Tractor (3-Point)...........................20
3P605NT or 3P606NT Example Weights .................20
Transporting 605NT or 606NT .....................................21
Use an Adequate Tractor (Pull-Type).......................21
605NT or 606NT Example Weights..........................21
Use Transport Locks ................................................22
Loading Seed ...............................................................24
Main Seed Box Loading ..........................................24
Loading Native Grass Box.......................................24
Loading Small Seeds Box .......................................24
Field Operation.............................................................25
Re-Phasing Cylinders...............................................25
Acremeter Operation ....................................................26
Parking .........................................................................27
Storage.........................................................................28
Adjustments................................................................29
Frame Weight Adjustment............................................30
Coulter Adjustments..................................................... 31
Coulter Depth ........................................................... 31
Coulter Down-Force ................................................. 32
Drive Clutch Adjustment .............................................. 32
05/06 Series Row Unit Adjustments ............................ 33
Opener Spring.......................................................... 34
Disc Blade Adjustments ........................................... 35
Disc Scraper Adjustment.......................................... 36
Seed Firmer Adjustments......................................... 37
Seed-Lok
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Lock-Up (Option) ............................... 37
Keeton
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Seed Firmer Adjustment (Option) .......... 37
Small Seeds Tube Adjustment (Option)................... 38
Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) ....................... 38
Troubleshooting......................................................... 39
Maintenance and Lubrication ................................... 42
Maintenance ................................................................ 42
Drive Idler Adjustment (605NT or 606NT)................ 43
Seed Clean-Out ....................................................... 43
Main Box Clean-Out ............................................. 43
Native Grass Box Clean-Out ................................ 44
Small Seeds Box Clean-Out ................................ 44
Seed Flap Replacement .............................................. 45
Current Drill Model Flap ........................................... 45
Older Drill Model Flap .............................................. 45
Bleeding Hydraulics ................................................. 46
Chain Maintenance .................................................. 47
Chain Slack .......................................................... 47
Gearbox Maintenance.............................................. 47
Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance ..................... 48
Options ....................................................................... 53
Seed-Lok
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Seed Firmer ........................................... 59
Appendix A - Reference Information........................ 60
Specifications and Capacities ...................................... 60
Tire Pressures.............................................................. 60
Torque Values Chart .................................................... 61
Hydraulic Diagram ....................................................... 62
Drive System Diagrams ............................................... 63
Appendix B - Pre-Delivery ......................................... 67
Appendix C - Accessory Installation........................ 68
Carbide Disc Scraper Installation................................. 68
Warranty ..................................................................... 69
Index............................................................................ 71