Document Outline

• Operator Manual
• Table of Contents
• Important Safety Information
  • Look for Safety Symbol
  • Be Aware of Signal Words
  • Prepare for Emergencies
  • Be Familiar with Safety Decals
  • Wear Protective Equipment
  • Handle Chemicals Properly
  • Use an Adequate Tractor
  • Keep Riders Off Machinery
  • Use Safety Lights and Devices
  • Transport Machinery Safely
  • Shutdown and Storage
  • Tire Safety
  • Practice Safe Maintenance
  • Safety At All Times
  • Safety Decals
    • Safety Reflectors and Decals
    • Reflector: Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV)
      • 818-055C
      • Models 3P500 and 3P600
    • Reflector: Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV)
      • 818-055C
      • Model 3P500V
    • Reflectors: Red
      • 838-266C
      • Models 3P500 and 3P600 (standard) Model 3P500V (Option)
    • Reflectors: Red
      • 838-266C
      • Model 3P500V (Standard)
    • Reflectors: Amber
      • 838-265C
      • Models 3P500 and 3P600
    • Reflectors: Amber
      • 838-265C
      • Model 3P500V
    • Danger: Hitch Crush
      • 818-590C
      • All Models
    • Danger: Possible Chemical Hazard (Option)
      • 838-467C
    • Warning: Falling Hazard
      • 838-102C
      • Models 3P500 and 3P600 (standard) Model 3P500V (Option)
    • Warning: Moving Parts (standard)
      • 818-860C
      • All Models
    • Warning: Moving Parts (Option)
      • 818-860C
    • Warning: Speed
      • 818-337C
      • All Models
    • Caution: General
      • 818-719C
      • All Models
• Introduction
  • Description of Unit
    • Intended Usage
    • Models Covered
    • Document Family
  • Using This Manual
  • Owner Assistance
    • Product Support
• Preparation and Setup
  • Pre-Setup Checklist
  • Hitching Tractor to Drill
  • Electrical Connection (Option)
  • Height and Leveling the Drill
• Operation Instructions
  • Pre-Start Checklist
  • Transporting
    • Use an Adequate Tractor (3-Point)
    • 3P500 Example Weights
    • 3P500V Example Weights
    • 3P600 Example Weights
    • Transport Cautiously
      • Keep Clearance in Mind
      • Observe Road Rules
  • Loading Seed
    • Main Seed Box Loading
    • Loading Small Seeds Box
  • Acremeter Operation
    • Normal Operating Sequence
    • Dormant Display
  • Field Operation
  • Parking
  • Storage
• Adjustments
  • Planting Depth
  • Seed Rates
  • Adjusting 3-Point Height
  • 00 Series Row Unit Adjustments
    • Opener Springs
    • Disc Blade Adjustments
      • Opener Disc Spacing
      • Adjusting Disc Contact
    • Disc Scraper Adjustment
    • Seed Firmer Adjustments
      • Seed-Lok® Lock-Up (Option)
      • Keeton® Seed Firmer Adjustment (Option)
    • Small Seeds Tube Adjustment (Option)
    • Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)
• Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Lubrication
  • Maintenance
    • Seed Clean-Out
      • Main Box Clean-Out
      • Small Seeds Box Clean-Out
    • Seed Flap Replacement
      • Current Drill Model Flap
      • Older Drill Model Flap
    • Chain Maintenance
      • Chain Slack
    • Gearbox Maintenance
  • Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance
    • Small Seeds Shaft Bearings (Option)
    • Seed Cup Drive Shaft Sprocket
    • Drive Chains (Model: 3P500 or 3P600)
      • Standard Chains
      • Option Chains:
    • Drive Chains (Model: 3P500V)
      • Standard Chains
    • Wheel Bearings 2 races total
• Options
  • Acremeter
  • Calibration Kits
  • Carbide Disc Scraper
  • Lights
  • Main Seed Box Accessories
    • Agitator (Main Seed)
    • Seed Tube Plug (Main Seeds)
  • Press Wheel Selection
  • Small Seeds Attachment
    • Small Seeds Tube Plug
    • Small Seeds Partition
  • Seed Firmers
    • Keeton® Seed Firmer
    • Seed-Lok® Seed Firmer
  • 3P500V Walkboard
• Appendix A - Reference Information
  • Specifications and Capacities: 3P500 and 3P600
  • Specifications and Capacities: 3P500V
  • Tire Pressures
  • Torque Values Chart
  • Drive System Diagrams
    • 3P500 and 3P600 Drives
    • 3P500V Drive System
• Appendix B - Pre-Delivery
  • Attach Meter Hoses at Rows
    • Attach a Main Seed Hose
    • Attach a Small Seeds Hose
  • Install SMV Reflector
    • SMV on Model 3P500, 3P600 (and 3P500V with Walkboard Option)
    • SMV on Standard Model 3P500V
• Appendix C - Accessory Installation
  • Carbide Disc Scraper Installation
  • Lights
    • Prepare Seed Box
    • Install Weather Cap and Hitch Lead
    • Route Y-Harness
    • Install Lamp Assemblies
    • Secure Harness
  • Walkboard Installation (3P500V)
• Warranty
• Index