Great Plains 2520 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 4)

Folding No-Till Seed Box Agitator 118-591M 8/16/06 2 Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Using this Manual
This manual has been prepared to instruct you in the
safe and efficient operation of your
Seed Box Agitator .
Read and follow all instructions and safety precautions
carefully.
The parts on your Seed Box Agitator have been special-
ly designed and should only be replaced with genuine
Great Plains parts. Therefore, should you require re-
placement parts go to your Great Plains Dealer.
The right hand and left hand as used throughout this
manual is determined by facing in the direction the ma-
chine will travel when in use unless otherwise stated.
Serial Number
The serial number plate is located on the end box frame.
It is suggested that the serial number and purchase date
also be recorded for your convenience in the space pro-
vided at the beginning of this manual.
The serial number provides important information about
your attachment and may be required to obtain the cor-
rect replacement part. Always use the serial number and
model number when sending correspondence or when
ordering parts from your Great Plains Dealer.
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates that there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precautions must be taken. When you see this
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that fol-
lows it. In addition to design and configuration of
equipment; hazard control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and
proper training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
Watch for the following safety notations through-out
your Operators Manual:
!
DANGER!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
!
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WARNING!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Description of the Folding
No-Till Drill Seed Box Agitator
The Seed Box Agitator is an option that can be ordered
to fit 1995 2-Section No-Till Drills model numbers; 2410,
2420, 3010, & 3020..
118-456A 30’ Folding No-Till 7 1/2" Agitator
118-457A 30’ Folding No-Till 8" Agitator
118-458A 30’ Folding No-Till 10" Agitator
118-459A 24’ Folding No-Till 7 1/2" Agitator
118-460A 24’ Folding No-Till 8" Agitator
118-461A 24’ Folding No-Till 10" Agitator
The Seed Box Agitator is designed to stir the seed di-
rectly above the metering cups. It is intended to cut down
on the "bridging" of light fluffy seeds, and help to sepa-
rate individual soybeans that become sticky from
inoculant. The Seed Box Agitator will not guarantee
consistent seeding of hard to meter seeds such as
Brome Grass or "bin run" seed that contains crop
residue.
The Agitator is an option that may be ordered with your
drill, or ordered and installed at a later time by you or
your dealer.
NOTE: Indicates a special point of information which
requires your attention.
cation. The parts sections are for reference only and
don’t require cover to cover reading. After reviewing your
manual store it in a dry, easily accessible location for fu-
ture reference. For your safety and to help in developing a better under-
standing of your equipment we highly recommend that
you read the operator sections of this manual. Reading
these sections not only provides valuable training but
also familiarizes you with helpful information and its lo-
Using this Manual
Introduction