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

12/01/2009 118-245B
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.
Document Family
118-245M Operator’s Manual
118-245P Parts Manual
118-245B Seed Rate Charts (this manual)
This manual relies on information found only in your
Operator’s Manual. Have both available when preparing
to plant.
Models Covered
2510HDP-2015 25-Foot, 20-Row, 15in
2510HDP-20TR30 25-Foot, 20-Twin Row (10 pair), 30in
2510HDP-2910 25-Foot, 29-Row, 10in
2510HDP-29TRS 25-Foot, 29-Twin Row Split
(10 pairs on 30in, plus 9 singles)
2510HDP-4075 25-Foot, 40-Row, 7.5in
Setting Planting Rate
There are four steps to obtaining the desired number of
seeds per acre:
1. Know the characteristics of the materials.
Consult your supplier’s reference documents.
2. Find your settings in the charts:
Singulator Plus: starting on page 5
Finger Meter: starting on page 24
Volumetric: starting on page 39.
3. Set the rate, page 2.
4. Check or calibrate planting rate:
Singulating: page 6
Volumetric: page 37.
The charts are based on original factory tires, and
cleaned, untreated seed of average size and test weight.
Many factors affect field results, including field condi-
tions, foreign material, seed size, seed treatment and tire
pressure. Adjustments are likely to be needed for volu-
metric seeds.
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