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3S-3000/F/HD/HDF

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Index

Maintenance and Lubrication

2018-06-18

Table of Contents

Index

195-441M

Transport Lift Pivots

2 grease fittings inside pivot

Type of Lubrication: Grease
Quantity: Until grease emerges at pivot ends

Transport Axle

2 grease fittings

Type of Lubrication: Grease
Quantity: Until grease emerges

Mainframe Pivots

2 grease fittings each pivot; 4 total

Type of Lubrication: Grease
Quantity: Until grease emerges

These grease fittings are more accessible with the drill
folded.

Seed Cup Drive Shaft Sprocket

2 sliding sprockets; one each side
Type of Lubrication: Oil
Quantity: Coat thoroughly

Move the Seed Rate adjustment handle back and forth to
get oil into the square bore. Perform this with seed box
empty, or handle may be difficult to set to 100.

15543

15541

15540

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Summary of Contents for 3S-3000-3210

Page 1: ...al 3S 3000 F HD HDF 3 Section 30 Foot Folding Drill Read the operator manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit or may depict similar models where a topic is identical 15485 ...

Page 2: ...ered the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements with the option s weight and measurements Dealer Contact Information Model Number Serial Number Machine Height Machine Length Machine Width Machine Weight Year of Construction Delivery Date First Operation Accessories Name Street City State Telephone Email Deale...

Page 3: ... 20 Setting the Bypass Valve 21 Operating Instructions 23 General Description 23 Pre Start Checklist 24 Raising and Lowering Openers 24 Opener Lock Up 24 Folding 25 Raising Drill Transport Lift 26 Transport Lift 27 Transport 28 Weights for Tractor Requirements 28 Marker Transportation 28 Transport Checklist 29 Lowering Drill Transport Lift 30 Transport Lower 30 Unfolding 31 Folding and Unfolding Q...

Page 4: ...draulic Kit 90 Point Row Clutch 91 Flat Folding Markers 91 Offset Box Divider 91 Shaft Monitor 92 3S 3000 Dual Gauge Wheels 92 Seed Tube Plug 92 Calibration Tray 93 Digital Scale 93 Small Seeds Attachment 93 Removable Partition 94 Seed Tube Plug Small Seeds 94 Opener Disk Scraper 94 Seed Firmers 95 Seed Lok Seed Firmer 95 Keeton Seed Firmer 95 Acremeter 95 Press Wheels 95 Appendix A Reference Info...

Page 5: ...which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional purposes cannot be guarded WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to ale...

Page 6: ...ength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of towed machinery Attach chain to tractor drawbar support or other specified anchor location Allow only enough slack in chain to permit turning Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken stretched or damaged Do not use safety chain for towing Keep Riders Off Machinery Riders obstruct the operator s view Riders could be struck by fo...

Page 7: ...head power lines and other obstructions when transporting Refer to transport dimensions under Specifications and Capacities on page 96 Check for Overhead Lines drill markers contacting overhead electrical lines can introduce lethal voltage levels on drill and tractor frames A person touching almost any metal part can complete the circuit to ground resulting in serious injury or death At higher vol...

Page 8: ...sing or rinsing three times followed by perforation of the container to prevent re use Shutdown and Storage Clean out and safely store or dispose of residual chemicals Secure drill using blocks and transport locks Lower openers if not locked up Store in an area where children normally do not play Practice Safe Maintenance Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment Refer ...

Page 9: ...s in this manual before operation Read all instructions noted on the safety decals Be familiar with all drill functions Operate machinery from the driver s seat only Do not leave drill unattended with tractor engine running Do not dismount a moving tractor Dismounting a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death Do not stand between the tractor and drill during hitching Keep hands feet and...

Page 10: ...an and legible Replace all damaged or missing decals Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer Refer to this section for proper decal placement When ordering new parts or components also request corresponding safety decals Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector S N S3495 818 003C Center of rear center section 1 total Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector S N S3496 818 055C Center of rear center walkboard 1 to...

Page 11: ...ing walkboard inside end faces 2 total Red Reflectors S N S3496 838 266C On wing walkboard inside end faces on brackets at rear of center walkboard on each end 4 total Amber Reflectors S N S3495 838 265C On wing walkboard rear faces outside corners on outside end face of wing walkboards on outside end faces of center walkboard 8 total 26496 68447A 26496 ...

Page 12: ...f wing walkboard at each end on outside end face of wing walkboards on end faces of center walkboard 8 total Daytime Reflectors S N S3495 838 267C On outside end faces of center walkboard inboard of red reflectors 2 total Daytime Reflectors S N S3496 838 267C On wing walkboard inside end faces on brackets at rear of center walkboard on each end 2 total 68447B 26496 68447A ...

Page 13: ...de one each box 2 total Warning Negative Tongue Weight 818 019C On tongue at hitch 1 total 26496A WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov 21730 26496A NEGATIVE TONGUE WEIGHT HAZARD Negative tongue weight can cause immediate elevation of tongue when unhitching implement To prevent serious injury or death Always be certain implement is hitched securely to tractor drawbar before r...

Page 14: ...tents Index Important Safety Information 10 Warning Pinch Crush Hazard 818 045C On tongue near transport hooks 1 total Warning Excessive Speed Hazard 818 337C On tongue near hitch 1 total Warning High Pressure Fluid 818 339C On tongue near hitch 1 total 26496B 26496A 26496A ...

Page 15: ...ol bar outside when folded 3 total Warning Marker Pinch Crush 818 682C On front and outside faces of first marker section two each marker installed 2 or 4 total Warning Falling Hazard 838 102C On outside walkboard end above step or forward of ladder top 2 total 26496B WARNING 26497 68447B WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Watch your step when climbing ladder or walking on walkboard 838 102C...

Page 16: ...ortant Safety Information 12 Caution General 818 078C On tongue near hitch 1 total Caution Tires Not A Step 818 398C On each axle leg transport wheels 2 total Caution 60 psi Tire Pressure Skid Steer Tires 838 092C On rim of each wheel 6 total single 8 total dual 26496A CAUTION 26496 26496 ...

Page 17: ...ach transport wheel 4 total Notice Do Not Use Petroleum Based Products 858 679C On each end of seed boxes 6 total 26445 CAUTION 818 751C To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage from Improper Tire Inflation or Torquing of Wheel Bolts Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 32 psi Torque wheel bolts to 90 lb ft 26445 818 752C Torque wheel bolts to 90 lb ft Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 52 psi To A...

Page 18: ...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 The information in this manual is current at printing Some parts may change to assure top performance Definitions The following terms are used throughout this manual Right hand and left hand as used in this ma...

Page 19: ..._______________________ Serial Number __________________________ Further Assistance Great Plains Manufacturing Inc and your Great Plains dealer want you to be satisfied with your new 3S 3000 F HD HDF If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are otherwise dissatisfied please take the following actions first 1 Discuss the matter with your dealership service manager Make sur...

Page 20: ...r __________________________ Serial Number __________________________ Further Assistance Great Plains Manufacturing Inc and your Great Plains dealer want you to be satisfied with your new 3S 3000 F HD HDF If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are otherwise dissatisfied please take the following actions first 1 Discuss the matter with your dealership service manager Mak...

Page 21: ...omplete any initial setup items from Appendix B Initial Setup on page 106 Hitching Crushing Hazard You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed between the tractor and drill Do not stand or place any part of your body between machines being hitched Stop tractor engine and set park brake before installing hitch pins Transport Hazard This drill can have positive and negative tongue weight ...

Page 22: ... for a total of six different hitch heights Always have two 2 bolts in two holes of both tongue and hitch NOTE When hitching drill to a different tractor check for a difference in drawbar heights If heights are different readjust hitch height accordingly 3 Securely attach safety chain to an anchor on a tractor capable of pulling the drill Refer to Figure 6 4 Use crank to raise jack foot Remove pin...

Page 23: ...tact your dealer for installation Refer to Figure 8 If the drill is equipped with the optional shaft monitor mate the connector for the cab display See Shaft Monitor on page 92 for ordering information Refer to Figure 9 If the drill is equipped with the point row option mate the connector for the cab control See Point Row Clutch on page 91 for ordering information Figure 7 Lighting Connector 26467...

Page 24: ...inder symbol feed cylinder base ends Hoses with a retracted cylinder symbol feed cylinder rod ends 1 Connect opener lift hoses to circuit designated for hydraulic motor control 2 Connect transport lift hoses to tractor remote valve 3 Connect fold hoses to tractor remote valve 4 Connect marker hoses to tractor remote valve Check Drill Level These items are set and verified at the factory but need t...

Page 25: ...alve locked closed Tractors with Pressure Compensating Closed Center Hydraulics PC Closed Release locking disc Close bypass valve for no oil flow by turning knob clockwise completely Tighten locking disc Always operate the drill with the bypass valve locked closed Tractors with Load Sensing Closed Center Hydraulics LS Closed or Pressure Flow Compensating PFC Systems Machine Damage Risk Failure to ...

Page 26: ...er Frame Down Force on page 50 NOTE The higher the bypass pressure the greater the potential for oil heating and premature tractor damage At the same time for proper opener operation the bypass valve must be set at least 300 psi above the opener down pressure setting when the tractor is at one half throttle Therefore you should set the bypass valve as low as possible while staying at least 300 psi...

Page 27: ...escription On the standard drill field operations are controlled by tractor cab hydraulic levers When openers are lowered mechanical clutches engage and the gauge wheels drive the seed meter shafts Markers if installed are on a separate circuit If the Point Row Option is installed openers are controlled by section and are raised and lowered by solenoid valves operated by the point row controller S...

Page 28: ...r as a group from a tractor cab lever If the Point Row Option is installed each section can raise and lower independently using switches on the point row control module in the tractor cab If the Two Outlet conversion kit is installed a selector valve near the hitch must be operated to switch between Opener Lift and Transport Lift During field operations this valve is in the Opener Lift position Op...

Page 29: ...ound with tractor transmission in Park Be aware of clearance needed to fold drill 2 Fold up markers if installed See Marker Operation on page 41 Return selector valve handle to Fold position Refer to Figure 15 3 Opener subframe must be raised for folding Position all six opener lock handles in ROAD position and completely raise openers See Raising and Lowering Openers on page 24 NOTE The opener tr...

Page 30: ...c cylinders are holding lock channels securely Raising Drill Transport Lift Transport Lift is on a dedicated hydraulic circuit The center main frame raises and lowers independently of the opener sub frames which are raised and lowered by the Opener Lift circuit The Transport Lift circuit also includes a cylinder for the Transport Hooks which lifts and restrains the outer forward ends of the wing s...

Page 31: ...fted off the ground and the front box lift cylinder is fully extended Refer to Figure 18 5 Swing the locks up and onto the transport lift cylinders They are temporarily held in place with polymer bumpers They are firmly held in place when the cylinder is relaxed in step 7 6 Rotate cylinder lock channel over rod on front box lift cylinder NOTE Bumpers hold the transport lift cylinder lock channels ...

Page 32: ... to Figure 19 Always transport markers folded flat Make sure second marker section rests securely on transport carrier Drill Weight Pounds Kilograms Drill Model 3S 3000 6006 3S 3000HD 6006 3S 3000 4875 3S 3000HD 4875 3S 3000 3610 3S 3000HD 3610 Standard 00 or HD Drill 12447 lbs 5646 kg 12425 lbs 5636 kg 12409 lbs 5629 kg For F or HDF Model add 1051 lbs 477 kg 1029 lbs 467 kg 1007 lbs 457 kg With S...

Page 33: ...way before moving Do not allow anyone to ride on the drill Warning Lights Always use tractor and drill warning lights in transport Clearance page 96 Know the maximum dimensions of the drill in transport position and follow a route that provides adequate clearance from all obstructions Stopping Distance Allow sufficient stopping distance and reduce speed prior to any turns or maneuvers If the drill...

Page 34: ...arance needed to unfold drill 2 If the Two Outlet conversion kit is installed confirm that the selector valve located near the hitch is set for Transport Lift operations See Lift Selector Valve Operation on page 42 3 Slowly extended the Transport Lift circuit lever until all three Transport Lift circuit cylinders are fully extended 2 at transport wheels 1 at transport hooks on tongue Set circuit l...

Page 35: ...rames by completely extending fold cylinders If field operations are planned 5 Position all six opener transport lock handles in FIELD position 6 Completely raise openers to allow opener transport locks to disengage NOTE The opener transport lock handles are spring loaded and can be moved to field position with openers up or down but locks will only disengage when openers are completely raised The...

Page 36: ...tive hydraulic system An active hydraulic system requires a tractor with closed center hydraulics or pressure flow compensated hydraulics powered by a variable displacement hydraulic pump To run drill on tractors with open center hydraulics or on tractors with fixed displacement hydraulic pumps you must install a Great Plains kit part number 194 143A Contact your Great Plains dealer for ordering i...

Page 37: ...d set down pressure with adjustment knob Watch pressure gauge and dial in desired pressure on openers There is one pressure control valve for openers on center section and one for openers on wing sections of drill NOTE Rotate knob clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to decrease pressure 3 Once pressure is set set knobs with lock disks 4 In some applications pressure on center secti...

Page 38: ...pressure control valve for openers on center section and one for openers on wing sections of drill NOTE Rotate knob clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to decrease pressure 3 Once pressure is set set knobs with lock disks 4 After opener down pressure is set return tractor hydraulic lever to neutral This locks in the selected pressure and opener frames remain fixed in this position ...

Page 39: ...ound to assure the preset pressure is correctly locked in and to reset the system Always raise openers before turning Never back up or turn sharply with openers in the ground Doing so will plug openers and may damage equipment Position Seed Cup Doors If planting from the main seed box check set all the meter doors before loading seed Refer to Figure 26 which depicts the seed cup door handle in pos...

Page 40: ...anned See Seed Tube Plug on page 92 3 If loading prior to transport and calibration has not yet been done set Seed Rate Handles to 0 At 0 and with the doors at 1 no seed can leak during transport 4 On HDF fertilizer capable drill models Check that any offset box dividers are set to the desired compartment ratio See Offset Box Divider on page 91 Check that the divider flap is set as desired separat...

Page 41: ...mpartment ratio See Offset Box Divider on page 91 Refer to Figure 30 3 Close the seed fertilizer flap so seed and fertilizer cannot pass between compartments Flap flips forward to block passage The flap top edge is secured to the dividers Rotate the bent clips to engage the edge of the flap and tighten the knobs Refer to Figure 31 4 Open spill flap over fertilizer compartment and swivel back until...

Page 42: ...Capacities Divider Removal Refer to Figure 33 a Remove 5 16in bolts and flange nuts from tabs at each end of drill box 2 locations b Remove 5 16in bolts and nuts from lid hinge brackets 3 locations c Loosen but do not remove 1 4in bolts and nuts that clamp the lid assembly angle irons to the plastic dividers d Lift split flap assembly out of drill box Lift dividers out of drill box Reinstall stand...

Page 43: ... To open the seed fertilizer flap loosen knobs Loosen knobs until bent clips can be turned away from seed fertilizer flap 3 When all bent clips have been turned lift vinyl dew shield not shown and flip the seed fertilizer flap rearward over fertilizer tray openings Refer to Figure 35 4 With seed fertilizer flap covering fertilizer openings lower vinyl dew shield to hold seed fertilizer flap over f...

Page 44: ...ow Unit Adjustments on page 53 For information on troubleshooting opener problems see Troubleshooting on page 63 Acremeter Operation The acremetera counts shaft rotations whenever the shaft is rotating normally this is only with the Three Section 3000 Folding Drill lowered and in motion The meter is programmed to display rotations as acres or hectares when using all rows factory specified tires an...

Page 45: ...esired direction Single markers are equipped with a needle valve to control marker folding speed Excessive folding speed can damage markers so adjust needle valve to a safe operating speed as described under Marker Speed on page 62 Dual Marker Operations Dual markers are equipped with an automatic sequence valve to control lift sequence Starting with both markers up the sequence is Activate hydrau...

Page 46: ...valve to lock up either transport lift circuit or opener subframe circuit Use the lift locks Point Row Operation Refer to Figure 39 The optional point row controller allows you to raise and lower openers on one drill section independently of the others A POINT ROW CONTROL module in the tractor cab operates solenoid valves on the drill which raise and lower opener sub frames independently or togeth...

Page 47: ...ft or low tire pressure you may have been planting at progressively lower populations before that NOTE Older Vansco monitors alarm dwell time was 30 seconds Field Operations This section presumes that all pre operation checks have been made on both tractor and drill and drill is loaded with seed and any treatments Final Field Checklist Drill hitched chained and unfolded See page 17 and page 31 Set...

Page 48: ... hitch pin first then safety chain from tractor drawbar NOTE After unhitching the unfolded drill the tongue may rise above tractor drawbar height Lower tongue by connecting the opener lift circuit and pressurizing openers Parking with Drill Folded 1 Raise lock and fold drill into transport position 2 Park drill on a level solid area 3 Remove tongue jack from its storage location on top of tongue a...

Page 49: ...on on page 82 4 Check all bolts pins fittings and hoses Tighten repair or replace parts as needed 5 Check all moving parts for wear or damage Make notes of any parts needing repair before the next season 6 Thoroughly clean the drill boxes and feed cups as described under Materials Clean Out on page 66 Do not store the drill with fertilizer or seed treatment residue in the boxes and cups 7 Plug or ...

Page 50: ...sprockets one set each fertilizer box Final Driver Driven sprockets one set each box Planting Depth Setting nominal planting depth and achieving it consistently is affected by multiple adjustable drill functions from greatest to least effect they are Opener Depth Press Wheel Height Opener Frame Down Force Row Unit Down Pressure Spring Opener Height Opener Subframe Adjustment Frame Weight at higher...

Page 51: ...rproof holder on the drill for field reference The charts list proper sprocket pairings and seed rate handle settings for various seeds and seeding rates Setting Fertilizer Rate The 3S 3000 F HDF fertilizer meters are driven from the clutch shaft through a series of sprockets This system is independent of the seed meter drive and is unaffected by Drive Type Fertilizer rate is adjusted in three ste...

Page 52: ...ment on page 52 opener pivot height all openers pivoting in same hole at their mounts possibly excepting rows in tire tracks see page 55 opener press wheel height all row units set the same see page 58 and opener spring down force all row units set the same possibly excepting rows in tire tracks see page 55 Refer to Figure 45 This photograph illustrates openers too high in front Increase hydraulic...

Page 53: ...ars inside the main tool bar This plus the extra weight of 00HD row units permits adjustment of the full range row unit down forces If markers are installed additional force is available Although suitcase weight brackets are available for earlier model 3S 3000 non HD drills these weight kits are not recommended for 3S 3000HD drills Figure 47 Standard Frame Weights 26014 ...

Page 54: ...tor tires set pressure on center openers slightly higher than wing openers To run the drill with constant opener down pressure requires an Active Hydraulic System An Active Hydraulic System requires a tractor with closed center hydraulics or pressure flow compensated hydraulics powered by a variable displacement hydraulic pump If you are not familiar with your tractor s hydraulics consult your tra...

Page 55: ... at the openers for a given pressure setting As a general starting point set hydraulic down pressure to 1200 psi For most field conditions adjust down pressure between 1200 and 1800 psi Population Risk Do not operate at pressures so high that the gauge wheels loose traction or are off the ground resulting in skips and poor seed metering 3 Once pressure is set lock knob with lock disk If using a no...

Page 56: ...ositions Refer to Figure 50 shown at factory setting You can adjust opener frames between two operating positions one for normal down pressure and one for higher down pressure The adjustment is near the opener frame pivots There are three holes and two bolts The bottom bolt serves as the pivot The top bolt is for adjustment For normal drilling conditions keep top bolt in second middle hole at all ...

Page 57: ...tments are necessary 5 Disc Scraper standard not shown In sticky soils a scraper helps keep the opener discs operating freely A slotted scraper is standard A spring loaded carbide scraper is optional See Opener Disk Scraper on page 94 6 Seed firmer seed flap not shown standard Seed Lok firming wheel shown Improves seed soil contact See Seed Lok Seed Firmer Lock Up on page 57 Keeton seed firmer not...

Page 58: ... unit Double disc blades open a furrow creating the seed bed Spacers adjust the blades for a clean furrow See Disk Blade Adjustments on page 56 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 Disk Scraper Adjustments on page 56 6 Seed firmer seed flap not shown standard Keeton seed firmer ...

Page 59: ...ssure Spring For planting in tire tracks and for no till conditions you can increase spring pressure on individual openers or all openers Adjust the spring in conjunction with the subframe down force and opener height to keep the top of the row unit parallel to the ground Refer to Figure 54 and Figure 55 To increase spring pressure 1 Loosen jam nut at lower end of opener spring 2 Tighten flange ag...

Page 60: ...ise the drill and lock it up by moving the Transport Field handle to TRANS 2 Remove the bolt retaining the opener disc on one side Carefully remove the blade noting how many spacers are outside the flange dust cover and inside the disk Do not lose the hub components and spacers 3 To reduce the spacing between the discs the normal case move one spacer washer from the inside to the outside of the fl...

Page 61: ... polymer shape that slides down the seed trench It traps seeds as they exit the seed tube and firms them into the bottom of the V Refer to Figure 59 The Firmer is provided with a preset tension which is recommended for using the first year The tension screw can be tightened in subsequent years according to your needs Firmers should provide just enough tension to push seeds to the bottom of the tre...

Page 62: ...ess wheels to the same height Each increment of the handle adjusts the seeding depth by approximately 1 4in 6 3mm The range is approximately 0 to 31 2in 0 8 9cm seeding depth For more shallow seeding slide T handles forward toward implement For deeper seeding slide T handles backward away from implement If press wheels are lifting off ground increase hydraulic down pressure If press wheels are dig...

Page 63: ...to adjust disk angle for soil conditions and planting speed Chain Length You may want to adjust the chain length to ensure the markers track uneven ground and do not drag excessively when markers are folded Marker Speed Once initially set by your dealer this rarely needs modification There are also three maintenance items for markers Bleeding Marker Hydraulics on page 72 Marker Shear Bolt on page ...

Page 64: ...up the chain is too long Shorten the chain by moving the clevis one or two links inboard from the end of the chain Check the adjustment by repeating the folding process If the chain is too short when the marker is unfolded it will prevent the end of the marker from dropping down to follow a depression in the field Correct this condition by moving the utility clevis one or two links toward the end ...

Page 65: ...he direction of travel To change angle of cut and the width of the mark loosen 1 2 inch bolts holding the disk assembly For a wider mark increase the angle of the marker with respect to the tube For a narrower mark reduce the angle Tighten bolts Direction of Cut To have the marker throw dirt out invert the disk on the spindle and invert the disk assembly Figure 64 Marker Disk Angle 11757 T 2 1 N W...

Page 66: ...kwise to increase folding speed Excessive folding speed could damage markers and void the warranty Dual Marker Sequence Valve Speed There is one adjustment screw for unfolding speed and one for folding speed You can identify adjustment screws by markings stamped in valve body Turn adjustment screws clockwise slower to decrease un folding speed and counterclockwise faster to increase un folding spe...

Page 67: ...micals build up in seed cup Unless cleaned regularly this build up can cause breakage of the feed shaft Check drill box setting Heavier or lighter than average seed weight being planted See Operator s Manual for instructions on calculating seed rate Excessive seed cracking Use slower drive speed and open flutes in feed cup to a wider position Position feed cup handles to a lower notch Acremeter do...

Page 68: ...are routed incorrectly between the pressure control valve and the opener lift cylinders See Opener Lift Standard Closed Center on page 102 or Opener Lift Optional Open Center on page 103 Pressure gauges show pressure when the openers are raised The hoses are routed incorrectly between pressure control valve and opener lift cylinders See Opener Lift Standard Closed Center on page 102 or Opener Lift...

Page 69: ...o penetrate the skin Check all hydraulic lines and fittings before applying pressure Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible Use paper or cardboard not body parts and wear heavy gloves to check for suspected leaks If injured seek immediate medical assistance from a doctor that is familiar with this type of injury After using drill for several hours check all bolts to be sure ...

Page 70: ...inside the seed cups however an inspection of the flutes for excess wear and damage does require shaft rotation Set the Seed Rate Handles to 100 With openers raised the seed meter jackshaft can be slowly turned by one person with a 7 8in 22mm open end wrench while another inspects the flutes from the open seed boxes Fertilizer Box Clean Out After applying fertilizer clean drill boxes as soon as po...

Page 71: ...Refer to Figure 71 which for clarity greatly exaggerates slack and omits the idlers 1 Measure the span for allowable slack Locate the longest span of each chain usually the span which does not run through the idlers 2 Determine the ideal slack Long chains over 36in 91cm 1 4in per foot Vertical short chains 1 4in per foot 2 1cm m Horizontal short chains 1 2in per foot 4 2cm m 3 Measure the current ...

Page 72: ...ion from a physician familiar with this type of injury Crushing Hazard Raising openers on unfolded unhitched drill will cause drill tongue to rise suddenly which could cause serious injury or death Be certain that drill is hitched securely to your tractor drawbar and the safety chain is securely attached to tractor before raising openers and unfolding drill Bleed only at JIC Joint Industry Confere...

Page 73: ... 3 Loosen rod end hose JIC fitting at elbow on right fold cylinder 4 Slowly supply oil to rod end of fold cylinders line until oil appears at loosened hose fitting Tighten fitting and completely retract fold cylinders 5 With cylinders completely retracted loosen base end hose JIC fitting at elbow on right fold cylinder 6 Slowly supply oil to base end of fold cylinders line until oil appears at loo...

Page 74: ...in opener lift hoses feeding the center opener lift cylinders and the end where these center two hoses tee at the middle of the center box frame 6 Slowly supply oil to top side of pressure control valves until oil begins to appear at a loosened hose fitting As oil begins to appear at a fitting tighten that fitting 7 Slowly supply oil to bottom side of pressure control valves until oil begins to ap...

Page 75: ...ightened Completely extend the transport lift cylinders and IMMEDIATELY lock the cylinders up by flipping up the cylinder lock channels on both transport lift cylinders and the box lift cylinder at the middle of the tongue NEVER CRAWL UNDER THE DRILL IN THE RAISED POSITON WITHOUT THE CYLINDER LOCK CHANNELS IN PLACE 3 When the cylinder lock channels are in place loosen the rod end hose fitting at t...

Page 76: ...ach marker cylinder 3 With tractor at idle speed activate tractor hydraulic valve forward until oil appears at a fitting When oil begins to seep out around a fitting tighten that fitting Reverse the tractor hydraulic valve until oil appears at opposite hose fitting Tighten that fitting 4 If you have dual markers activate tractor hydraulic valve forward again until oil seeps out around a fitting on...

Page 77: ...n one each of the down pressure adjustment valves If the Point Row option is installed another filter is located on the third adjustment valve Refer to Figure 78 To disassemble unscrew end cap of filter Remove top retaining washer and screen Clean filter screen with solvent and compressed air or replace if needed When reassembling put screen into filter Place retaining washer on top of filter and ...

Page 78: ... on page 24 for opener lift and lock instructions Refer to Figure 79 bolts nut and washers shown removed for clarity loosen but do not remove them 3 Loosen the eight center box mount bolts four bolts on each side of tongue and slide center box frame sideways until it is centered with mainframe and transport axle Refer to Figure 80 and Figure 79 4 Measure the height of center box opener frame pivot...

Page 79: ... of drill toward outer ends of wings Make sure string is parallel to center box both measurements equal 4 For proper alignment outside ends of boxes should be about 1in to 11 4in 2 5 to 3 2cm ahead of inside ends 5 To adjust box alignment shorten or lengthen stop bolts to change the contact point with the toolbars Loosen jam nut and thread stop bolt in or out Adjust stop bolts in or out until outs...

Page 80: ...should not contact each other when wing boxes are properly aligned and back against their stops 1 Place a 4x4in 10x10cm or similar sized block ahead of the wing gauge wheels and pull forward or push wing box frames back until the tool bar is firmly against tool bar stop bolts on the center box frame 2 To align the clutch jaws vertically loosen the two 5 8 inch bolts securing the bearing flangettes...

Page 81: ...ust clutch jaws for full jaw contact loosen the two 5 16 inch carriage bolts and slide breakaway clutch bracket until jaws on the fixed half of clutch make full contact with jaws on spring loaded half of clutch without compressing clutch spring NOTE The two 7 8 inch hex shafts should have 1 8 inch 3 2mm gap between them when the clutch jaws have full contact Figure 85 Transfer Drive Shaft Gap 1895...

Page 82: ...eight park drill on a level surface and check for correct tire inflation Measure from ground to horizontal pivot pin If dimension on either side of drill varies more than 1 4 inch 6 4mm adjust tool bar height To adjust tool bar height reposition spacer washers First lower openers and set enough opener down pressure to help balance frame Raise tool bar by removing spacer washers from top of the ver...

Page 83: ...o Figure 90 To adjust height of saddle loosen 1 2x2in U bolts that hold carrier tube to mounting bracket Slide carrier tube up or down as needed Marker Shear Bolt The marker arm is attached to marker body with a shear bolt which is intended to fail if the marker strikes an obstruction allowing the marker to swing back around a second bolt If the shear bolt breaks replace it with an equivalent 3 18...

Page 84: ...Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 80 Marker Disk Refer to Figure 92 If grease seal cap for marker disk hub bearings is damaged or missing disassemble and clean hub Repack with grease and install a new seal or grease cap Figure 92 Marker Bearing and Cap 18795 1 1 ...

Page 85: ...of metal bracket Push new seed flap down through metal bracket until flap snaps into place with T top resting on top of bracket Refer to Figure 94 To replace an 817 349C seed flap use a needle nose or similar tool and squeeze the tabs together Pull plastic seed flap down out of metal bracket Push new seed flap up through metal bracket until tabs on seed flap snap in place 1 Figure 93 816 302C Seed...

Page 86: ...e emerges at pivot ends Gauge Wheel Opener Frame Pivots 1 grease fitting each gauge wheel pivot 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges at pivot ends Box Frame Pivots 3 grease fittings each pivot 6 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges 50 Multi purpose spray lubricant Multi purpose grease lubricant Multi purpose oil lubricant Intervals operating ho...

Page 87: ...ive Shaft Clutches 2 grease fittings each of 3 clutches 6 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Also smear grease on clutch engagement Marker Hinge Pivots 1 grease fitting at mount pivot 1 grease fitting and 1st to 2nd section pivot 1 grease fitting at 2nd section to arm pivot 3 or 6 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges at pivot ends 18875 10 1885...

Page 88: ...each bearing 2 per shaft 6 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until resistance is felt Small Seeds Shaft Bearings 1 grease fitting each bearing 2 per shaft 6 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Felt Barrier Seals 1 seal at each shaft end 2 per shaft 6 total Type of Lubrication Oil Quantity Soak seal 16381 15 18082 15 16381 30 ...

Page 89: ...ity Until grease emerges Mainframe Pivots 2 grease fittings each pivot 4 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges These grease fittings are more accessible with the drill folded Seed Cup Drive Shaft Sprocket 2 sliding sprockets one each side Type of Lubrication Oil Quantity Coat thoroughly Move the Seed Rate adjustment handle back and forth to get oil into the square bore Per...

Page 90: ...to Seed Jackshaft Chain 1 chain per section 3 total Type of Lubrication Chain Lube Quantity Coat thoroughly Slack 1 4in 7mm in top span Seed Jackshaft to Meter Shaft Chain 1 chain per section 3 total Type of Lubrication Chain Lube Quantity Coat thoroughly Slack 1 2in 13mm in top span To remove slack loosen bolts securing adjacent bearing flangette Move flangette to obtain desired slack and tighten...

Page 91: ...be Quantity Coat thoroughly Slack 1 4in 7mm in top span Fertilizer Range to Jackshaft Chain 1 chain per section 3 total Type of Lubrication Chain Lube Quantity Coat thoroughly Slack 1 4in 6mm in top span Fertilizer Jackshaft to Meter Shaft Chain 1 chain per section 3 total Type of Lubrication Chain Lube Quantity Coat thoroughly Slack 1 2in 13mm in top span 16379 As Required 16379 As Required 16381...

Page 92: ...rication Chain Lube Quantity Coat thoroughly Slack 1 2in 13mm in top span of long chain 1 4in 7mm in longest span of final drive chain Transport Wheel Bearings 2 races each of 4 wheels 8 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Repack Gauge Wheel Bearings 2 races each of 4 wheels 8 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Repack 17180 As Required 18791 2 3 Years 15457 2 3 Years ...

Page 93: ...HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 89 2018 06 18 Table of Contents Index 195 441M Marker Disk Bearings 2 races each marker 2 or 4 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Repack 15481 2 3 Years ...

Page 94: ...ter tractors a conversion kit is available Order one kit per drill For operations see Tractors with Open Center Hydraulics on page 21 Two Outlet Hydraulic Kit The standard drill requires three remote outlet circuits on the tractor If only two are available this kit enables the Transport and Opener Lift circuits to share a single remote via a selector valve on the tongue at the hitch Order one kit ...

Page 95: ...uence valve After each fold operation the next unfold extends the other marker Order one kit per drill Dual Markers add 887 lbs 402 kg to the drill Single Marker adds 456 lbs 207 kg See Marker Operation on page 41 See also Marker Setup on page 107 Marker Adjustments on page 59 and Marker Maintenance on page 79 Offset Box Divider The standard 3S 3000F and HDF has flat main seed box dividers support...

Page 96: ...wheel option is available to upgrade your drill from single wing gauge wheels to dual wing gauge wheels This provides more flotation for the wing sections of your drill in loose field conditions Seed Tube Plug This plug stops seed flow from the main seed box at the top of a seed tube It prevents flow independently of the sliding sprocket in the seed cup Order one per row to be set inactive Descrip...

Page 97: ...r Tractor Requirements on page 28 for weight added to drill For operation see Loading Materials on page 36 and see Small Seeds Rate on page 47 Description Part Number 1 Plastic Calibration Tray 837 013C 2 Cal Tray End Mount 194 707D 3 Calibration Tray Spring Clip 807 336C Option Packages Part Number Digital Scale 50 LB 23 KG 891 209C 1 2 3 36242 Description Part Number 3S 3000 3610 10in Small Seed...

Page 98: ...one per row to set inactive Opener Disk Scraper Optional disk scrapers help clear any soil and debris not removed by the standard disk spreaders at the seed tube Scrapers cannot be mounted if optional seed firmers are used Scrapers are compatible with the standard seed flap See Scraper Installation on page 106 and Disk Scraper Adjustments on page 56 Description Part Number RMVBL SMALL SEED BOX PAR...

Page 99: ...tments on page 57 Acremeter One digital electronic acremeter is standard on the 3S 3000 F HD HDF drill If you require a replacement order the part below See Acremeter Operation on page 40 Press Wheels A variety of single and dual press wheels are available as bundle options at the time of initial drill order Kits are not presently available to convert these in the field Parts may be ordered to do ...

Page 100: ...ith seed loaded Caution negative tongue weight when raised and unfolded Transport Width 15 feet 4 6 meters Operating Width 30 feet 9 1 meters Swath 365 in 9 271m 362 in 9 195m 360 in 9 144m Height 7 feet 4 inches 224 cm Length 27 feet 7 inches 8 4 meters Tire Sizes 3S 3000 F Gauge Wheels 9 5Lx15 6 ply Rib Implement rib implement 6 bolt rim Transport 11Lx15 12 ply Rib Implement rib implement 6 bolt...

Page 101: ...3S 3000 F HD HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 97 2018 06 18 Table of Contents Index 195 441M Drill Dimensions 15646 ...

Page 102: ...340 875 1230 M24 X 2 525 830 1150 1 12 370 955 1350 M30 X 3 5 960 1510 2100 11 8 7 480 1080 1750 M30 X 2 1060 1680 2320 11 8 12 540 1210 1960 M36 X 3 5 1730 2650 3660 11 4 7 680 1520 2460 M36 X 2 1880 2960 4100 11 4 12 750 1680 2730 13 8 6 890 1990 3230 a in tpi nominal thread diameter in inches threads per inch 13 8 12 1010 2270 3680 b N m newton meters 11 2 6 1180 2640 4290 11 2 12 1330 2970 482...

Page 103: ...3S 3000 F HD HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 99 2018 06 18 Table of Contents Index 195 441M Hydraulic Diagrams Transport Fold Transport Lift 15602 15602 ...

Page 104: ...2018 06 18 Table of Contents Index 195 441M 3S 3000 F HD HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 100 Dual Markers Single Marker 15605 15605 ...

Page 105: ...3S 3000 F HD HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 101 2018 06 18 Table of Contents Index 195 441M Two Outlet Conversion 15605 ...

Page 106: ...2018 06 18 Table of Contents Index 195 441M 3S 3000 F HD HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 102 Opener Lift Standard Closed Center 22979 ...

Page 107: ...3S 3000 F HD HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 103 2018 06 18 Table of Contents Index 195 441M Opener Lift Optional Open Center 22980 ...

Page 108: ...2018 06 18 Table of Contents Index 195 441M 3S 3000 F HD HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 104 Point Row 22969 ...

Page 109: ...3S 3000 F HD HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 105 2018 06 18 Table of Contents Index 195 441M Gauge Wheel Drive Chain 15606 ...

Page 110: ...efer to Figure 95 2 Position the inside scraper mount to the rear of the seed firmer mount on the opener weldment Secure it with two HHCS 3 8 16x1in hex head bolts lock washers and nuts Insert the bolts from the front 3 Position the scraper blade below and behind the inside scraper mount with the notch on top to machine right Secure it loosely with one RHSNB 3 8 16x1 round head square neck bolt fl...

Page 111: ... side Pull forward several feet to leave a mark 3 Sighting parallel to the main tool bar measure from the centerline of the left outside row unit to the mark 4 Adjust the marker extension so that the mark is one half the span plus one row unit spacing See Marker Adjustments on page 59 for setting marker extension 5 Pull forward several feet and re measure to verify any adjustment Validate the mark...

Page 112: ...o normal wear such as wear items and ground engaging components repeat repair due to improper diagnosis or repair by the dealer temporary repairs service calls and or mileage to and from customer location overtime premium or unit hauling expenses The warranty may be voided if the unit is towed at speeds in excess of 20 miles per hour 32 kilometers per hour or is used in soils with rocks stumps or ...

Page 113: ... tire pressure 13 52 psi tire pressure 13 danger peligro 8 possible chemical hazard 9 daytime reflector 8 red reflector 7 warning excessive speed hazard 10 high pressure fluid 10 marker pinch crush 11 negative tongue weight 9 pinch crush hazard 10 transport locks 11 definitions 15 depth seeding 40 58 detent 33 dew shield 39 dimensions 97 directions 15 disk angle marker 61 disk blade adjustments 56...

Page 114: ...ion 32 opener sub frame 24 opener frame clearance 79 opener subframe adjustment 52 operations 23 down pressure 33 field 43 markers 41 non act down pressure 35 openers 32 point row 42 shaft monitor 43 options 90 ORB O Ring Boss 68 orientation rose 15 O Ring Boss 68 overhead electrical lines 3 overheating 34 P parking 44 parking stand 44 parking folded 44 partition fertilizer 38 partition small seed...

Page 115: ... bars 49 weight drill 28 weight towing vehicle 28 welding 4 wing box alignment 75 wing locks 26 wing stand 44 Numerics 00 Series 53 00HD Series 48 54 57 10 5 kph 43 113 552A markers 91 113 553A markers 91 116 283A shaft monitor 92 1200 psi 33 51 122 009K 00HD Seed Lok 95 122 015A scraper 94 122 193K 00 5 inch Seed Lok 95 122 266K 00 6 inch Seed Lok 95 123 409D partition 94 133 200A SGS 93 133 201A...

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