1525P and 1510HDP
Preparation and Setup
Great Plains
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Hitching Tractor to Drill
3-Point Hitch
1.
Raise or lower tractor three-point arms as needed
and pin lower arms to drill.
2.
Pin upper arm to drill. For category II, III and III-N
tractors, install hitch pin in the lower hole. For
category IV-N tractors, install hitch pin in the upper
hole.
3.
Slowly raise drill. Watch for cab interference.
4.
Adjust top three-point link so that top edge of drill
box is parallel with ground when drilling.
Do not use link to adjust opener depth. For opener
adjustments, refer to page 70.
5.
Set your tractor three-point-draft control to float
position.
6.
Plug lead from drill light harness into tractor
receptacle.
Load Sway Hazard:
Adjust 3-point hitch arms and sway blocks to minimize any
side-to-side sway to assure proper tracking in the field, and
safe road travel.
1.
Great Plains 3-Point drills are engineered to be used
with Category II or III tractors. 15’ and 20’ 3-Point
Drills are factory set for Category II tractors. To
change to Category III, exchange the left hand pin
support with the right hand as shown.
2.
In addition, the following bushings (not supplied by
Great Plains) may be needed to fit your quick hitch or
tractor’s 3-point arms:
3.
Be sure that all tractor 3-Point arms are securely
pinned before lifting the drill. Adjust the top 3-Point
link so that the top edge of the box is parallel with the
ground.
4.
DO NOT use the link to adjust the depth of opener
penetration. Three hitch pins are furnished with each
3-Point drill.
5.
Set your tractor 3-Point draft control in the float
position.
6.
Raise or lower tractor three-point arms as needed
and pin lower arms to drill.
Upper Link 1: OD X 1 1/4 OD
Lower Links 1 1/8" OD X 1 7/16" OD.
Crushing Hazard:
Do not stand or place any body part between drill and moving
tractor. You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed
between the tractor and drill. Stop tractor engine and set
parking brake before attaching cables and hoses.
Category II Hitch
Category III Hitch
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