Great Plains 1525P Operator Manual - Manual (Page 53)

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51 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
Planting too much Incorrect seed rate or sprocket combina-
tion. Check seed rate information beginning
on page 96.
Wrong seed meter wheel installed. Install correct seed meter wheel.
Seed size and weight vary from volumet-
ric chart. Adjust transmission or tire pressure.
Actual field size is different. Verify field size.
Excessive overlap. Irregular shaped field. Adjust marker, page 45.
Incorrect tire size or air pressure. Correct tire size and air pressure, page
142.
Meter clean out door is open. Close and pin meter clean out door, page
36.
Seed meter wheel spring or retaining cap
damaged or missing. Check seed meter wheel spring and
retaining cap, page 34.
Incorrect seed meter wheel for seed size. Verify seed count on seed bag with seed
meter wheel.
Seed meter wheel not seated correctly on
meter shaft. Check installation of seed meter wheel,
page 38.
Seed meter wheel damaged or missing. Check seed meter wheel and replace if
damaged.
Seed meter slide is sticking open. Remove and clean seed meter slide and
check for wear, page 57
Seed meter slide worn. Replace seed meter slide, page 57.
Wrong wheel for opener Green wheel for 25 series.
Planting too little Incorrect seed rate or sprocket combina-
tion. Check seed rate information beginning
on page 96.
Excessive field speed. Slow down. Check Seeding Rate Chart for
correct maximum field speed
Incorrect seed meter wheel for seed size. Verify seed count on seed bag with seed
meter wheel.
Seed size and weight vary from volumet-
ric chart. Adjust transmission or tire pressure.
Incorrect tire size or air pressure. Correct tire size and air pressure, page
142.
Check seed level in seed box. Fill seed box.
Actual field size is different. Verify field size.
Excessive gaps between drill passes. Adjust marker, page 45.