Great Plains FCP1000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 33)

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Section 4 Troubleshooting
7/5/2005 FCP1000 Three-Meter Drill and Hitch 148-693M-A
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Actual seeding rate
is different than desired Check tire pressure. Proper inflation is listed on Tire Inflation Chart, “Appendix,”
page 40.
Check tire size. Proper size is 13.0/55-16 12 PR AW .
Check for build-up of seed treatment in seed cup. Disassemble cups and scrape
off any build-up.
Check seed-rate setting. Seeding rates will vary with seed weight and size. Refer
to Setting the Seeding Rate, “Adjustments,” page 20.
Excessive seed cracking Use a faster drive type and a lower seed-rate-handle setting.
Position seed-cup handles to a lower notch.
Hectaremeter (acremeter) does not mea-
sure accurately Check tire pressure. Proper inflation is listed on Tire Inflation Chart, “Appendix,”
page 40.
Check tire size. Proper size is 13.0/55-16 12 PR AW .
Check seeding operation for excessive overlap or gaps between passes.
Consider soil conditions–loose soil and slippage will cause variations in acres reg-
istered.
Check to be sure hectaremeter (acremeter) is for your drill. Refer to the parts man-
ual for correct part number.
Hectaremeters and acremeters are accurate within a 5 percent range.
Uneven seeding depth Check that openers have sufficient down pressure. Refer to Opener Down Pres-
sure, “Adjustments,” page 18.
Press wheel not
compacting soil as desired Reset press-wheel depth. Refer to Opener Depth, “Adjustments,” page 18.
Increase down pressure on openers. Refer to Opener Down Pressure, “Adjust-
ments,” page 18.
Press wheels or openers plugging Consider field conditions. Drilling in damp or wet conditions may increase this
problem.
Reduce down pressure on openers. Refer to Opener Down Pressure, “Adjust-
ments,” page 18.
Do not back up or stop and allow drill to roll back with openers in ground.
Check optional Seed-Lok wheels.
Seed-cup sprockets locked
up or twisted seed-cup shaft Check for foreign material lodged in seed-cup sprocket.
Look for dried liquid insecticide in seed cups. Remove build-up by disassembling
each cup and scraping turning surfaces.
Chain-Debris/retainer clip Be sure retainer clip open end is facing the opposite way of chain travel.
Problem Solution