Great Plains 2000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 10)

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Introduction
2012-03-27 12, 15 and 20 Foot Series Three-Point Drills 118-389M-A
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Introduction
Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new
product owners. This implement has been designed with
care and built by skilled workers using quality materials.
Proper assembly, maintenance and safe operating prac-
tices will help you get years of satisfactory use from this
machine.
Description of Unit
The 12, 15 and 20 Series three-point drills are mounted
seeding implements designed to be operated on a three-
point tractor hitch. The drills can be converted to pull-type
units with a Great Plains Center Pivot Hitch, All Seeds
Hitch or pull package.
The drills are equipped with either straight-arm (00 Se-
ries), parallel-arm (10 Series) or side-depth-control (20
Series) openers. The openers are staggered for easy res-
idue flow. Opener depth can be adjusted. Drill-box capac-
ity is 2.4 bushels per foot (289.04 liters per meter), and the
seeding rate can be adjusted.
Intended Usage
This drill is intend for use in conventional- and minimum-till
applications. The drill can be used in no-till conditions
when used in conjunction with a Center Pivot Hitch.
Using This Manual
This manual is designed to help familiarize you with safety,
set-up, operation, adjustment, troubleshooting and main-
tenance. Read this manual and follow the recommenda-
tions to help ensure safe and efficient operation.
The information in this manual is current at printing. Some
parts may change to assure top performance.
Definitions
Right and left as used in this manual are determined by
facing the direction the machine will travel while in use un-
less otherwise stated.
NOTE: Useful information related to the preceding topic.
IMPORTANT: A crucial point of information related to
the preceding topic. For safe and correct operation,
read and follow the directions provided before continu-
ing.
Owner Assistance
If customer service or repair parts are needed contact
your Great Plains dealer. They have trained personnel,
parts and service equipment specially designed for Great
Plains products.
Your machine’s parts were specially designed and should
be replaced with Great Plains parts only. Always use the
serial and model number when ordering parts from your
Great Plains dealer. The serial-number plate is located as
shown in Figure A.
Figure A
Serial Number Plate
Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisfied with
your new machine. If you do not understand any part of
this manual or are not satisfied with the service received,
please take the following actions:
1. Discuss the matter with your dealer service manager.
Make sure they are aware of any problems so they can
assist you.
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the dealership
owner or general manager.
3. For further assistance, write to:
Product Support
Great Plains Mfg. Inc.
Service Department
PO Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
16490