Great Plains ADC1150 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 12)

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Introduction
ADC1150 Air Drill Cart 167-101M 6/15/05
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Introduction
Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of product
owners. This cart has been designed with care and built by
skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly,
maintenance and safe operating practices will help you
get years of satisfactory use from your machine.
Description of Unit
The ADC1150 is a grain-drill cart that uses air to move
seed or fertilizer from the cart to the implement. Air is sup-
plied by a fan driven by a hydraulic motor. A pressurized
meter under the bin dispenses material into the air stream
at a rate proportional to distance traveled. The meter rate
can be adjusted.
Intended Usage
This cart is to be used with a Great Plains air drill imple-
ment. It is to be used primarily for seeding small grains and
legumes.
Using This Manual
This manual is designed to help familiarize you with safety,
assembly, operation, adjustment, troubleshooting and
maintenance. Read this manual and follow the recommen-
dations to help ensure safe and efficient operation.
This manual is current at printing. Some parts may be
changed to assure top performance.
Definitions
Right and left as used in this manual are determined by
facing the direction the machine will travel.
NOTE: Useful information related to the proceeding topic.
Owner Assistance
If customer service or repair parts are needed contact
your Great Plains dealer. They have trained personnel and
service equipment for Great Plains products.
Your machine’s parts were specially designed and should
only be replaced with Great Plains parts. Always use the
serial and model number when ordering parts from your
Great Plains dealer. The serial-number plate is located on
the left side of the cart frame below the front bin as shown
on Figure A.
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.
Figure A
Serial Number Plate
Record your cart model and serial numbers here for quick
reference.
Model Number: _________________________________
Serial Number: _________________________________
Great Plains dealers want 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 your dealership
owner or general manager.
3. For further assistance, write to:
Product Support
Great Plains Mfg. Inc.
Service Department
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
16980