Great Plains 207-216K Operator Manual - Manual (Page 8)

204-085M-A Table of Contents Index 2014-02-12
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Introduction
Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new
product owners. Your Unit-Mount Row Cleaners (UMRC)
have 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 these accessories.
Description of Unit
The row accessories covered by this manual are rigid
toothed wheel row cleaners. They are provided as a
pivoting assembly that attaches to either its own mount
(UMRC) or to a unit-mount coulter (UMC-RC). In either
case, the row cleaner assembly is coupled to the
individual row unit (opener body). It follows the terrain
with the row unit, and raises and lowers with the row unit.
Adjustments are provided for setting the amount of
residue clearing desired.
Intended Usage
Use row cleaners on supporting implements equipped
with Great Plains 25 Series row units or any implements
with unit-mount coulters (UMCs). Use the row cleaners
for residue management with production-agriculture
crops only. Do not modify row cleaner for use with
attachments other than those approved by Great Plains.
Document Family
204-085M-A Installation, Operation and Parts Manual
(this document)
For routine operation and maintenance, you also need to
have your implement Operator and Parts Manuals.
The information in this manual is current at printing.
Some parts may change to assure top performance.
Supporting Implements for UMRC
Tighter row spacings and twin-row spacings do not allow
dual row cleaners. Some implements may only support
UMRC or UMC-RC only.
The row cleaners may not be compatible with other
planters and drills that have 25 Series row units. In
particular, 3-Point 25 Series drills often have insufficient
forward clearance to permit UMRC or UMC-RC use.
Using This Manual
This manual familiarizes you with safety, assembly,
operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and
maintenance. Read this manual and follow the
recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient
operation.
Definitions
The following terms are used throughout this manual.
Right-hand and left-hand as used in this manual are
determined by facing the direction the machine will travel
while in use unless otherwise stated.
Paragraphs in this format present a crucial point of information
related to the current topic. Read and follow the directions to:
- remain safe,
- avoid serious damage to equipment and
- ensure desired field results.
Note: Paragraphs in this format provide useful
information related to the current topic.
Call-Outs
Check with your Great Plains dealer.
Figure 1:
Row Cleaner Arm
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to Single-digit callouts identify components in
the currently referenced Figure or Figures.
These numbers may be reused for different
items from page to page.
to Two-digit callouts reference new parts from
the new parts lists beginning on page 21.
The descriptions match those on the parts,
cartons, bags or item tags, as well as
descriptions your updated Parts Manual.
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