Loading seed boxes, Main seed box loading, Small seeds box loading – Great Plains 3S-3000HDF Operator Manual v1 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

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2014-07-01

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Loading Seed Boxes

Seed may be loaded in the field or prior to transport.
Fully loaded with dense seed, the drill can weigh an
additional 5933 lbs (2691 kg). Include this weight when
checking tractor capability.

The drill must be hitched for seed loading. The
mainframe may be raised or lowered. Lowered places
the walkboards closer to the ground, reducing effort
when manually loading bagged seed. If equipped with
ladders, swing them down.

Main Seed Box Loading

1.

Check that all meter doors are positioned for the
seed size, and not set for clean-out. See “Position
Seed Cup Doors
” on page 34. If loading pr
ior to
transport, set them to position 1 (smallest seed).

2.

Install or remove optional seed plugs as desired for
the row spacing planned. See “Seed Tube Plug” on
page 93.

3.

If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not
yet been done, set Seed Rate Handles to 0. At 0,
and with the doors at 1, no seed can leak during
transport.

4.

On HDF (fertilizer-capable) drill models:

• Check that any offset box dividers are set to the

desired compartment ratio. See “Offset Box
Divider
” on page 92.

• Check that the divider flap is set as desired

(separate compartments, or all-seed). See
Fertilizer Box Operation” on page 36.

• If seeding only from the forward (seed)

compartment, flip the top spill flap (page 38) back
to prevent seed from entering the fertilizer
compartment. See “Fertilizer Box Operation” on
page 36.

5.

Take all necessary materials safety precautions if the
seed is treated.

6.

Load seed evenly into seed boxes.

7.

To reduce wear, remove main shaft drive chains for
small seed boxes.

Small Seeds Box Loading

1.

If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not
yet been done, set Seed Rate Handles to 0. At 0, no
seed can leak during transport.

2.

Take all necessary materials safety precautions if the
seed is treated.

3.

Load seed evenly into seed boxes.

4.

To reduce wear, remove main shaft drive chains for
main seed boxes.

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