Great Plains 3N-4025P Operator Manual - Manual (Page 131)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Troubleshooting 127
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Excessive seed cracking Excessive field speed. Slow down.
Unclean seed. Use clean seed.
Incorrect seed meter wheel. Change seed meter wheel, page 79.
Incorrect seed size for seed meter wheel. Verify seed count on seed bag with seed
meter wheel.
Build up of seed treatment in seed meter
wheel pockets. Clean seed meter wheel. Add more talc
lubricant.
Worn or damaged seed meter wheel. Replace seed meter wheel.
Worn or damaged meter slide. Replace meter slide, page 140.
Damaged, old or dry seed. Use clean, new seed.
Drill boxes do not empty
evenly Meter(s) are shut off. Open meter(s).
Opener seed tube plugged. Lift up drill, expose bottom of seed tube
and clean out with wire.
Sliding seed tube plugged. Clean out sliding seed tube.
Drive chains damaged or missing. Replace drive chains.
Planting around field vs. back-and-forth. Correct planting operation.
Rough field conditions may move seed in
the box.
Problem Cause Solution