Great Plains 2510HDF Material Rate - Manual (Page 3)

10/19/2010 288-340B
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Introduction 1
Introduction
This manual is your guide to drill adjustments for achiev-
ing specific seed population targets. Although some
setup/adjustment material herein is repeated from the
Operator’s Manual, you need to be thoroughly familiar
with drill operations and adjustments before applying this
Seed Rate manual and its table data.
Models Covered
1510HDF-1810 15-Foot, 18-row, 10in spacing
1510HDF-2475 15-Foot, 24-row, 7.5in spacing
2010HDF-2410 20-Foot, 24-row, 10in spacing
2010HDF-3275 20-Foot, 32-row, 7.5in spacing
2510HDF-2015 25-Foot, 20-row, 15in spacing
2510HDF-20TR30 25-Foot, 20-twin-row, 30in pairs
2510HDF-2910 25-Foot, 29-row, 10in spacing
2510HDF-4075 25-Foot, 40-row, 7.5in spacing
Document Family
288-340M Operator’s Manual
288-340P Parts Manual
288-340B Seed Rate Charts (this manual)
This manual relies on information in the Operator’s Man-
ual. Have both available when preparing to plant.
Setting Planting Rate
There are six steps to obtaining the desired number of
seeds per acre:
1. Know the characteristics of the seed.
Consult your seed supplier’s reference documents.
2. Find your settings in the Rate Charts.
3. Set the Drive Type (Main Seed box only).
4. Set the Rate Handle or Adjuster.
5. Adjust Seed Cup doors (Main Seed box only).
6. Calibrate the rate.
The charts are based on original factory tires, and
cleaned, untreated seed of average size and test weight.
Many factors will affect field results, including field condi-
tions, foreign material, seed size, seed treatment and tire
pressure.
Minor adjustments are likely to be needed.