2018-06-18
195-441M
3S-3000/F/HD/HDF
Adjustments
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00HD Row Unit Adjustments
Refer to Figure 52
(which depicts a row unit fully populated with all optional
accessories supported for use with the 3S-3000HD drill)
From front to back, a Great Plains 00HD Series row unit
can include the following capabilities (some optional):
1.
Opener height adjustment: standard
If a few rows need to run deeper, such as in tire
tracks, the arm’s pivot point may be lowered. See
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2.
Single Down Pressure Spring: standard
Each row unit is mounted on the drill as a pivoting
arm which allows the row unit to independently move
up and down. The adjustable spring provides the
force to get the row unit and attachments into the
soil. See “
Row Unit Down Pressure (Spring)
3.
Disc Blades: standard, 2 per row unit
Double disc blades open a furrow, creating the seed
bed. Spacers adjust the blades for a clean furrow.
See “
4.
Seed delivery tube: standard
No adjustments are necessary.
5.
Disk Scraper: optional
In sticky soils, a scraper helps keep the opener disks
operating freely. See “
6.
Seed firmer: seed flap (not shown) standard:
Keeton seed firmer (shown)
Improves seed-soil contact, and provides a stable
arm for a low-rate liquid fertilizer delivery tube. See
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Seed-Lok™ firming wheel (not shown)
Improves seed-soil contact. See “
7.
Press wheels: standard (choice of types)
These close the seed trench. The wheels also
support the free end of the row unit, and provide the
primary control over seeding depth. See “
Certain Machine Damage:
Do not back up with row units in the ground. To do so will
cause severe damage and row unit plugging.
Figure 52
00HD Series Row Unit
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