Great Plains 3P1006NT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information ......................................1
Safety Decals .................................................................5
Introduction ................................................................11
Description of Unit ........................................................11
Intended Usage ........................................................11
Models Covered .......................................................11
Using This Manual........................................................11
Owner Assistance ........................................................12
Preparation and Setup ...............................................13
Pre-Delivery Setup .......................................................13
Pre-Planting Setup .......................................................13
Pre-Setup Checklist..................................................13
Hitching Tractor to Drill.................................................14
Hitch Extension ........................................................14
Semi-Mounted Hitching ............................................14
Hydraulic Hose Hookup............................................15
Hydraulic Hose Hookup (s/n A1059W+)...............15
Hydraulic Hose Hookup (s/n A1058W-)................15
Electrical Connection................................................15
Leveling the Drill .......................................................16
Stroke Control Spacers (s/n A1059W+) ...............17
Check Level..........................................................17
Stroke Control Spacer Combinations ...................17
Stroke Control Spacers (s/n A1058W-) ................18
Operating Instructions...............................................19
Pre-Start Checklist .......................................................19
Drill Lift/Lower (s/n A1059W+) .....................................20
Drill Lift/Lower (s/n A1058W-)...................................21
Lowering ...................................................................22
Caster Pivot Locks (s/n A1059W+) ..............................23
Caster Pivot Locks (s/n A1058W-) ...........................24
Transporting .................................................................25
Semi-Mounted 3-Point Transport .............................25
Typical 3P1006NT Weights by Configuration .......26
Trailer Transport .......................................................26
Loading Materials .........................................................27
Main Seed Box Loading ..........................................27
Loading Native Grass Box .......................................27
Loading Small Seeds Box .......................................27
Loading Dual Seed Box............................................27
Loading Fertilizer ......................................................27
Material Rates Overview ..............................................28
Seeding Depth Overview..............................................28
Acremeter Operation ....................................................29
Normal Operating Sequence ....................................29
Dormant Display................................................... 29
Field Operation ............................................................ 30
Parking......................................................................... 30
Storage ........................................................................ 30
Adjustments ............................................................... 31
Seed and Fertilizer Rate .......................................... 31
Planting Depth.......................................................... 31
Coulter Adjustments..................................................... 32
Coulter Depth (All Rows).......................................... 32
Coulter Down Pressure ............................................ 33
Available Coulter Force Per Row ......................... 33
Coulter Spring Length .............................................. 33
Coulter Depth (Individual Rows) .............................. 34
Drill Weight Adjustment................................................ 34
Row Unit Adjustments.................................................. 35
Disc Blade Adjustments ........................................... 36
Opener Adjustments .................................................... 37
Opener Down Pressure............................................ 37
Disc Scraper Adjustment.......................................... 37
Small Seeds Tube Adjustment (Option)................... 38
Seed-Lok
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Lock-Up ................................................. 38
Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) ....................... 39
Troubleshooting......................................................... 40
Maintenance and Lubrication ................................... 43
Caster Brake Adjustment ............................................. 44
Caster Brake Adjustment (s/n A1059W+) ................ 44
Pressure Plate Adjustment................................... 44
Caster Brake Adjustment (s/n A1058W-) ................. 45
Materials Clean-Out ..................................................... 46
Main Box and Dual Box Clean-Out .......................... 46
Native Grass Box Clean-Out.................................... 46
Fertilizer Box Clean-Out........................................... 47
Small Seeds Box Clean-Out .................................... 47
Disc Maintenance..................................................... 47
Opener Disc Replacement ................................... 47
Coulter Disc Replacement ................................... 47
Chain Maintenance .................................................. 48
Seed Flap Replacement........................................... 48
Eyebolt Adjustment .................................................. 50
Eyebolt Adjustment (s/n A1059W+) ..................... 50
Eyebolt Adjustment (s/n A1058W-) ...................... 51
Bleeding Hydraulics ................................................. 52
Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance ..................... 54
Options ....................................................................... 59
Series II Native Grass Attachment ............................... 61