Great Plains PL8030 - Manual

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Assembly Instructions
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
© Copyright 1996 Printed 8/23/12
Used with:
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407-068M
Pull-Type Planter
Liquid Fertilizer Option
PL6030 & PL8030 Pull-Type Planter
Before You Start
These option assembly instructions contain only information on
assembling the attachment to the main unit. A detailed Opera-
tor’s Manual was supplied with the main unit when it was pur-
chased. For more specific information on safety concerns refer to
the Operator’s Manual. Also included in the Operator’s Manual is
important information on operation, adjustment, troubleshooting,
and maintenance for this attachment (some of these sections do
not apply to all options).
A separate Parts Manual for replacement parts can be pur-
chased from your dealer. Have model and serial numbers handy
when placing an order.
Manual Part Numbers:
• Pull-Type Planter Operator’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . .401-032M
• Pull-Type Planter Parts Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401-032P
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Figure 1
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General Information
These option assembly instructions apply to the Liquid Fertilizer
Options listed below:
407-017A Liquid Fertilizer 6-30 Vantage I
407-018A Liquid Fertilizer 8-30 Vantage I
Starting on page 6 is a detailed listing of parts included in these
kits. Use this list as a checklist to inventory parts received.
Assembly Instructions
For PL6030 & PL8030 follow steps 2, 3 & 8. If attaching the Liq-
uid Fertilizer Option to a PT6030 or PT8030 follow all steps.
Refer to Figure 1:
1.
Attach the fertilizer bar assembly (#1) to planter frame using
3/4" corner u-bolts (#2) and 3/4" hex flange nuts (#3). Use
the dimensions shown in Figure 2 as reference points to at-
tach the inside tank supports. The outside tank support
should be located at the proper distance for the tank de-
pending on whether the planter is a 6 row or 8 row.
15748 Figure 2