Great Plains PT1230 AA1062 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 11)

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Introduction
PT1230 Pull-Type Folding Planter 401-069M-A 10/10/12
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new
product owners. This implement has been designed with
care and built by skilled workers using quality materials.
Proper setup, maintenance and safe operating practices
will help you get years of satisfactory use from the ma-
chine.
Description of Unit
The 12-row, 30-inch spacing, pull-type planter has six rigid
center rows and 3 rows on each end which float indepen-
dently in field operation. The outer 3 rows on each end lift
and fold above the center rows for transporting. Field turns
can be completed in a relatively small radius due to the lift
wheels and short tongue.
The PL1230, liquid fertilizer attachment, allows applica-
tion of liquid fertilizer and coulter mounting.This complete
system allows you to band liquid fertilizer on 12 rows with
two 230-gallon liquid tanks and an optional squeeze
pump.
Features include:
•
Constant tongue weight in both field and transport posi-
tions.
•
A transmission located on each end of the toolbar, each
engaging six rows.
•
2 bushel, narrow profile seed hoppers.
•
Electric clutch to allow shut off of right or left side row
units.
•
Safety lights which couple with the tractor's lighting sys-
tem.
Intended Usage
This machine is intended for planting row crops in conven-
tional as well as no-till conditions.
Using This Manual
This manual will familiarize you with safety, assembly, op-
eration, adjustments, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help
ensure safe and efficient operation.
The information in this manual is current at printing. Some
parts may change to assure top performance.
Definitions
The following terms are used throughout this manual.
Right-hand and left-hand as used in this manual are deter-
mined by facing the direction the machine will travel while
in use unless otherwise stated.
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.
NOTE: Useful information related to the preceding topic.
Introduction
Owner Assistance
If you need customer service or repair parts, contact a
Great Plains dealer. They have trained personnel, repair
parts and equipment specially designed 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 planter main frame as shown in Figure A.
Figure A
Serial Number Plate Location
15856
Record your drill model and serial number here for quick
reference:
Model Number: _________________________________
Serial Number: _________________________________
Your Great Plains dealer wants 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 dealership service man-
ager. Make sure they are aware of any problems so
they can assist you.
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or gen-
eral manager of the dealership.
3. For further assistance write to:
Product Support
Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department
PO Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060