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3S-4000, 3S-4000F, 3S-4000HD, 3S-4000HDF

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Troubleshooting

2018-06-19

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195-442M

Uneven seed spacing

Excessive field speed.

Reduce field speed.

Unclean seed.

Use clean seed.

Build up of seed treatment in seed cup.

Clean out seed cup.

Seed-Lok

plugging.

Lock up Seed-Lok

, page 62.

Damaged or missing seed flap.

Replace seed flap.

Opener disks not turning.

See “Opener disks not turning freely” in this
Troubleshooting chart.

Plugged opener seed tube.

Lift up drill, expose bottom of seed tube
and clean out.

Worn/rusted sprockets and/or chain idler.

Check and replace any worn/rusted
sprockets or chain idlers.

Openers not penetrating low spots.

Adjust opener, see instructions beginning
on page 54.

Drive type too slow.

Use faster drive type and readjust seed
rate handle.

Seed cup flutes are open too far.

Close flutes to a more narrow position.

Opener disks not turning freely

Opener plugged with dirt.

Clean opener.

Planting conditions too wet.

Wait until drier weather.

Seed-Lok

is plugging opener.

Lock up Seed-Lok

, page 62.

Failed disk bearings.

Replace disk bearings.

Bent or twisted opener frame.

Replace opener frame.

Partially plugged opener seed tube.

Lift up drill, expose bottom of seed tube
and clean out.

Acremeter not measuring

accurately



Acremeter is most accurate
when seeding back and forth
with markers with few head-
lands, curves and point rows.

Incorrect tire size or air pressure.

Correct tire size or air pressure, page 106.

Excessive overlap or gaps between
passes.

Avoid overlap or gaps. Adjust marker.

Soil conditions.

Loose soil and slippage will cause
variations in acres registered.

Acremeter not for your width of drill.

Refer to drill parts manual.

Actual field size different.

Verify field size.

Seed cup sprockets locked up or

seed drive shaft twisted.

Foreign matter lodged in seed cup
sprockets.

Clean out seed cup sprockets.

Build-up of dried liquid insecticide in seed
cups.

Remove build-up by disassembling each
seed cup and scraping the foreign
substance from turning surfaces.

Press wheels not compacting the

soil as desired

Too wet or cloddy.

Wait until drier weather or rework ground.

Not enough hydraulic down pressure.

Increase hydraulic down pressure, see
instructions beginning on page 54.

Incorrect press wheel depth.

Reset press wheel depth, page 64.

Problem

Cause

Solution

Summary of Contents for 3S-4000

Page 1: ...000 3S 4000F 3S 4000HD 3S 4000HDF 3 Section 40 Foot Drills 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 18824 ...

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: ...er Installation 24 Marker Setup 25 Operating Instructions 26 General Description 26 Pre Start Checklist 26 Raising and Lowering Openers 27 Opener Lock Up 27 Folding 28 Raising Drill Transport Lift 29 Transport Lift 29 Transport 31 Tractor Requirements 31 Marker Transportation 31 Transport Checklist 32 Lowering Drill Transport Lift 32 Transport Lower 33 Unfolding 34 Folding and Unfolding Quick Refe...

Page 4: ...ut 89 Main Box Seed Meter Clean Out 89 Fertilizer Box Clean Out 90 Small Seeds Box Clean Out 90 Seed Flap Replacement 91 Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance 92 Options 100 Calibration Tray 102 Digital Scale 102 Small Seeds Attachment 102 Seed Firmers 105 Seed Lok Seed Firmer 105 Acremeter 105 Appendix 106 Specifications and Capacities 106 Tire Inflation Chart 106 Torque Values Chart 107 Hydrauli...

Page 5: ...This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional purposes cannot be guarded WARNING and the color Safety Orange indicate a potential hazard 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 alert against unsafe practices CAUTION and the colo...

Page 6: ...or Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or loss Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs Avoid wearing entertainment headphones while operating machinery Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator Goggles with side shields or a full face respirator is required if handling or applying dusts wettable powders or granules Cartri...

Page 7: ...ury Keep Riders Off Machinery Riders obstruct the operator s view Riders could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine Never allow children to operate equipment Keep all bystanders away from machine during operation Use Safety Lights and Devices Slow moving tractors and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads They are difficult to see especially at night Us...

Page 8: ...op at least 30 m 100 feet away with both feet together and summon professional help At higher voltage lethal voltage gradients can also be present at the soil surface Consult your tractor manual for advice on how to respond to an electrical hazard event while in the cab Transport Machinery Safely Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph 32 kph 13 mph 22 kph in turns Some rough terrains requ...

Page 9: ...d cause serious illness or death Dispose of empty chemical containers properly By law rinsing of the used chemical container must be repeated three times Puncture the container to prevent future use An alternative is to jet rinse or pressure rinse the container Wash hands and face before eating after working with chemicals Shower as soon as application is completed for the day Apply only with acce...

Page 10: ...fore servicing or adjusting electrical systems Welding Disconnect battery ground Avoid fumes from heated paint Inspect all parts Make sure parts are in good condition and installed properly Remove buildup of grease oil or debris Remove all tools and unused parts from drill before operation Safety At All Times Thoroughly read and understand the instructions in this manual before operation Read all ...

Page 11: ...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 Decal 818 003C Center of rear center section 1 total Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector Galvanized Backing 818 055C Mounted on bracket center of cente...

Page 12: ...r walkboard face outside corners center section 2 total Red Reflectors S N YY077 838 266C On rear of center section walkboard outside corners outboard of daytime reflectors On inboard end of outer sections above daytime reflectors 4 total Amber Reflectors S N YY076 838 265C Outboard end of all walkboards rear facing surface of wing walkboard corners 10 total 27015 68422A 27015 ...

Page 13: ...on walkboards inboard of red reflectors On both ends of outer section walkboards 8 total Daytime Reflectors S N YY076 838 267C On rear face of center walkboard inboard of red reflectors 2 total Daytime Reflectors S N YY077 838 267C On rear face of center section walkboard outside corners inboard of red reflectors On inboard ends of outer sections below red reflectors 4 total 68422B 27015 68422B ...

Page 14: ...Place above lever two each RH and LH end section two on center section 6 total Transport Lock Field 818 258C Place below lever two each RH and LH end section two on center section 6 total Danger Read Manual 848 512C On tongue at hitch 1 total 18872 15549 ROAD P N 818 257C 18872 15548 FIELD P N 818 258C 27015 WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov ...

Page 15: ...total Warning Negative Tongue Weight 818 019C On tongue at hitch 1 total Warning High Pressure Fluid 818 339C On tongue near hitch 1 total 21730 27015 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 reaising Lower implem...

Page 16: ...mportant Safety Information 12 Warning Excessive Speed Hazard 818 337C On tongue near hitch 1 total Warning Pinch Crush Hazard 818 045C On tongue near transport hooks 1 total Warning Marker Pinch Point 818 579C On front and back of first marker section two each marker installed 2 or 4 total 27015 27015 26466 ...

Page 17: ...er section two each marker installed 2 or 4 total Warning Transport Locks 818 660C On tongue near transport hooks on back of wing tool bar outside when folded 3 total Warning Falling Hazard 838 102C On outside walkboard end above step or forward of ladder top 2 total 26466 26465 WARNING 27015 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Watch your step when climbing ladder or walking on walkboard 838 ...

Page 18: ... 818 078C On tongue near hitch 1 total Caution Tires Not A Step 818 398C On each axle leg transport wheels 6 total Caution 60 PSI Tire Pressure Rib Implement Tires Gauge Wheels 838 092C On rim of each gauge wheel 4 total Caution 36 PSI Tire Pressure Skid Steer Tires Gauge Wheels 818 855C On rim of each gauge wheel 4 total 27015 CAUTION 18821 18821 18821 ...

Page 19: ...ansport wheel 2 or 4 total Caution 90 PSI Tire Pressure Skid Steer Tires Transport Wheels 838 259C On axle leg or on rim of each transport wheel 2 or 4 total Notice Lubrication Information 858 679C On both ends of each seed box 6 total 18821 CAUTION To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage from Improper Tire Inflation or Torquing of Wheel Bolts Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 60 psi Torque wheel b...

Page 20: ...ractor with closed center hydraulics constant down pressure ensures even opener penetration in uneven ground Hydraulic down pressure is adjustable at a single point The 3S 4000F and 3S 4000HDF allow you to drill seed and apply fertilizer in the same field pass Dividers partition the drill boxes into seed and fertilizer compartments The openers apply dry fertilizer to the seed trench before the fur...

Page 21: ...ration 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 manual are determined by facing the direction the machine will travel while in use unless otherwise stated Paragraphs in Notice format present a crucial point of information related to t...

Page 22: ...are not satisfied with the service received please take the following actions 1 Discuss the matter with your dealership service manager Make sure they are aware of any problems so they can assist you 2 If you are still unsatisfied seek out the owner or general manager of the dealership Further Assistance Great Plains Manufacturing Inc and your Great Plains dealer want you to be satisfied with your...

Page 23: ...ssure recommended and tighten wheel bolts as specified Appendix on page 106 Hitching Crushing Hazard Do not stand or place any part of your body between machines being hitched You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed between the tractor and drill Stop tractor engine and set park brake before installing hitch pins Negative Tongue Weight Hazard Always use a clevis hitch or clevis draw ...

Page 24: ...rn the hitch over for a total of six different hitch heights Always have two 2 bolts in two holes of both tongue and hitch When hitching drill to a different tractor check for a difference in draw bar 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 Use crank to raise jack foot...

Page 25: ...on Refer to Figure 8 connector styles and pin count vary with monitor vintage current Loup style shown If the drill is equipped with the optional shaft monitor mate the connector for the cab display See Shaft Monitor on page 103 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 101 for o...

Page 26: ...efer to the symbol molded into the handle grip Hoses with an extended cylinder 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 Che...

Page 27: ...the bypass valve 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 Equipment Damage Ri...

Page 28: ...2100 psi for heavy duty models Scraper Installation Optional disk scrapers are not factory installed To install them in the field 1 Remove one or both disk blades to gain safe access to the mount Note the position of bushings and spacers for correct re assembly page 61 Refer to Figure 13 2 Position the inside scraper mount to the rear of the seed firmer mount on the opener weldment Secure it with ...

Page 29: ...on one side Pull forward several feet to leave a mark 3 Sighting parallel to the main tool bar measure from the centerline of the 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 Marker Adjustments on page 65 for setting marker extension 5 Pull forward several feet and re measure to verify any adjustment Validate the mark by...

Page 30: ...list Carefully read Important Safety Information on page 1 Lubricate the drill as indicated under Lubrication Maintenance and Lubrication on page 74 Check the tires for proper inflation according to Tire Inflation Chart on page 106 Check for worn or damaged parts and repair or replace before going to the field Check all bolts pins and fasteners Tighten bolts as specified on Torque Values Chart on ...

Page 31: ...e locations On the standard 3S 4000 F HD HDF drill the openers raise and lower 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 Transp...

Page 32: ... Lowering Openers on page 27 The opener transport lock handles are spring loaded and can be moved to ROAD position with openers up or down but locks only engage when openers are completely raised There are two locks on each drill section 4 Make sure transport lift cylinders and front box lift cylinder are completely retracted drill is lowered although openers are raised 5 Slowly supply oil to rod ...

Page 33: ...und As they do not caster they can drag sideways if Transport Lift is used before Fold Transport Lift 1 Fold the drill unless this lift is for maintenance or adjustment See Folding on page 28 2 If the Two Outlet conversion kit is installed a selector valve near the hitch must be operated to switch between Transport Lift and Opener Lift See Lift Selector Valve Operation on page 46 3 Supply oil to t...

Page 34: ... Bumpers hold the transport lift cylinder lock channels in place temporarily The channels will remain in position when cylinders settle against channels 7 Slowly reverse the Transport Lift circuit lever until all three lock channels are resting firmly on the rod ends of the transport lift and box lift cylinders Set circuit lever to off The drill is now ready for the pre transport checklist See Tra...

Page 35: ...ctor weight Tractor Requirements Marker Transportation Refer to Figure 22 Always transport markers folded flat Make sure second marker section rests securely on transport carrier Drill Weight Pounds Kilograms Drill Model 3S 4000HD 7806 3S 4000HD 6375 3S 4000HD 4810 Standard Drill 21734 lbs 9858 kg 20834 lbs 9450 kg 19934 lbs 9042 kg For HD Model add For Fertilizer Option add 1337 lbs 607 kg 1308 l...

Page 36: ...s use a locking style pin sized to match holes in hitch and draw bar minimum of 1 inch 2 4 cm diameter Openers Raised and Locked page 27 Lock openers up into ROAD position Tires page 106 Check that all tires are properly inflated Bystanders Check that no one is in the way before moving Do not allow anyone to ride on the drill Warning Lights Always use tractor and drill warning lights in transport ...

Page 37: ...ransport 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 lever to off not neutral Refer to Figure 24 4 Rotate cylinder lock channels down and forward off transport lift cylinders Refer to Figure 25 5 Rotate cylinder lock channel up and forward off front box lift cylinder 6 Slowly reverse the lif...

Page 38: ...uit Unfold wing frames 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 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 completel...

Page 39: ...ensated 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 information If you are not familiar with your tractor s hydraulics consult your tractor dealer For more information on o...

Page 40: ...ion release lock disk and 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 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 press...

Page 41: ...s There is one pressure control valve for openers on center section and one for openers on wing sections of drill 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...

Page 42: ...ive hydraulics to maintain even opener penetration push tractor hydraulic lever forward momentarily As soon as you return to level ground return lever to neutral Do not activate tractor hydraulic lever for more than 20 seconds at a time once every 2 minutes Always wait until tractor and drill are on level ground before returning lever to neutral You can bump tractor hydraulic lever forward any tim...

Page 43: ...ge 104 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 101 Check that the divider flap is set as desired sep arate compartments or all seed ...

Page 44: ...t to the desired compartment ratio See Offset Box Divider on page 101 Refer to Figure 32 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 33 4 Open spill flap over fertilizer compartment a...

Page 45: ... 2 Set indicator to just past value from Seed Rate Chart 3 Tighten wing nut Position Seed Cup Doors Refer to Figure 35 which depicts the seed cup door handle in position At each main seed box seed tube adjust the seed cup door handle for the seed size The handle has three normal operating position detents Handle position is used for clean out not planting If set to this position with seed loaded i...

Page 46: ...ts 00HD Row Unit Adjustments on page 59 For information on troubleshooting opener problems see Troubleshooting on page 70 Fertilizer Box Operation The 3S 4000HDF models are equipped with a fertilizer compartment capable of planting seed only or seeding and applying fertilizer in the same field pass Use only dry granular fertilizer in the fertilizer box Seeding and applying fertilizer 1 Clean any s...

Page 47: ...1 4 inch bolts and nuts that clamp the lid assembly angle irons to the plastic dividers d Lift lid assembly out of drill box Lift dividers out of drill box Reinstall standard or offset dividers e Reinstall lid assembly by reversing step d through step a Capacity Ratio Total Capacity Seed Fertilizer Seed Fertilizer None 100 0 129 6 bu 4567 l 0 Standard 60 40 77 8 bu 2740 l 51 8 bu 1827 l Offset to ...

Page 48: ...oor between seed and fertilizer compartments To open door loosen knobs Loosen knobs until bent clips can be turned away from door 3 When all bent clips have been turned lift vinyl dew shield not shown and flip the flap backward over fertilizer tray openings Refer to Figure 40 4 With seed fertilizer flap covering fertilizer openings lower vinyl dew shield to hold flap over fertilizer meter cup open...

Page 49: ...ions To operate a single marker activate tractor remote hydraulic lever to move marker in desired 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 If marker fails to reach ground when unfolded or is skipping Marker Speed on page 69 Dual Marker Oper...

Page 50: ...ly on this valve to lock up either transport lift circuit or opener subframe circuit Use the lift locks Point Row Operation Refer to Figure 43 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 independentl...

Page 51: ...ing with that drill section If due to wheel lift or low tire pressure you may have been planting at progressively lower populations before that Acremeter Installation Refer to Figure 45 The acremeter is factory installed It is located on the left end of the center main drive shaft If the acremeter has been removed screw the threaded end of the meter into the 1 2 20 tapped hole in the left end of c...

Page 52: ...pplied with the acremeter 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 Planting Sequence 1 Lower drill openers at initial seeding point 2 Pull forward and begin planting 3 Raise drill for turns meters stop automatically a An electronic acremeter is available as an...

Page 53: ...f tongue and pin it on post on left side of tongue as shown on page 20 Extend jack until weight of tongue is on jack Leave tractor hitched for the moment Refer to Figure 47 and Figure 47 2 Lower parking stands on outer ends of drill Unpin keeper pin and rotating stands down Place a block under foot of stand if it does not contact the ground 3 Lower openers and reduce hydraulic down pressure to zer...

Page 54: ...safety chain from tractor draw bar Storage Store the drill where children do not play If possible store it inside for longer life 1 Perform the drill Parking checklist 2 Thoroughly clean drill boxes and seed cups Do not store drill with seed treatment residue in boxes and cups 3 Lock up openers or disconnect seed hoses to prevent seed hose deformation 4 Lubricate the drill at all points listed und...

Page 55: ...Down Force Row Unit Down Pressure Spring Opener Height Opener Subframe Adjustment Frame Weight at higher pressures and Disk Blade Adjustments as blades wear Adjustment Page The Adjustment Affects Setting Main Box Seed Rate SRMa a SRM Refer to the Seed Rate Manual 195 325B for details on these topics Setting Drive Type SRMa Coarse control of seeding rate Main Box Seed Rate Handle SRMa Fine control ...

Page 56: ...ge 57 opener pivot height all openers pivoting in same hole at their mounts possibly excepting rows in tire tracks see page 60 opener press wheel height all row units set the same see page 64 opener spring down force all row units set the same possibly excepting rows in tire tracks see page 60 Refer to Figure 50 This photograph illustrates openers too high in front Increase hydraulic pressure and ...

Page 57: ... of weight bars 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 4000 F non HD drills these weight kits are not recommended for 3S 4000 F HD HDF drills Figure 52 Standard Frame Weights 26014 ...

Page 58: ...nditions and leads to premature wear on opener components The table at right shows the approximate force at openers for a given pressure at the pressure control valve High Pressure Fluid Hazard Only trained personnel should work on system hydraulics Check all hydraulic lines and fittings before applying pressure Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines Wear protective gloves and safet...

Page 59: ...ss valve can cause major tractor damage Before adjusting opener down pressure set bypass valve per Setting the Bypass Valve on page 23 To run the 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 information See Non Active Hydraulic Systems on pa...

Page 60: ...he openers for a given pressure setting As a general starting point set hydraulic down pressure to 1600 psi For most field conditions adjust down pressure between 1200 and 1800 psi Crop 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 61: ... Refer to Figure 55 showing factory default 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 s...

Page 62: ...lades open a furrow creating the seed bed Spacers adjust the blades for a clean furrow See Disk Blade Adjustments on page 61 4 Seed delivery tube standard No adjustments 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 Disk Scraper Adjustments on page ...

Page 63: ...ee Row Unit Down Pressure Spring on page 60 3 Disc Blades standard 2 per row unit Double disk blades open a furrow creating the seed bed Spacers adjust the blades for a clean furrow See Disk Blade Adjustments on page 61 4 Main seed delivery tube standard No adjustments are necessary 5 Fertilizer delivery tube optional The tube may be reversed to drop fertilizer with the main seed or just ahead of ...

Page 64: ...sure 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 59 and Figure 60 To increase spring pressure 1 Loosen jam nut at lower end of opener spring 2 Tighten flange aga...

Page 65: ...62 1 Raise the drill and lock it up by moving the Transport Field handle to TRANS 2 Remove the bolt retaining the opener disk 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 disks the normal case move one spacer washer from the inside to the outside of...

Page 66: ...ineered 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 furrow V Refer to Figure 64 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 bot...

Page 67: ...nt Refer to Figure 66 Deeper dry fertilizer placement may be achieved by rotating the fertilizer tube to face forward This orientation is suggested only if the seed firmer is a seed flap If a Keeton or Seed Lok is present fertilizer falls on the firmer and may be scattered rather than placed deeper Figure 66 Fertilizer Tube Forward 32236 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 68: ...tely 1 4 inch 6 4 mm The range is approximately 0 to 31 2 inches 0 to 8 9 cm seeding depth For more shallow seeding slide T handle forward toward implement For deeper seeding slide T handle backward away from implement If press wheels are lifting off ground increase hydraulic down pressure If press wheels are digging into ground reduce hydraulic down pressure Individual Opener Height Refer to Figu...

Page 69: ...ments for markers Marker Extension Once set for a specific row spacing this only needs periodic checking to ensure the clamp is secure Disk Angle Even if your row spacing rarely changes you may need 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 f...

Page 70: ... Set the initial length of the marker s as follows 1 Lower drill and openers to field position Raising and Lowering Openers on page 27 2 Extend a marker on one side Pull forward several feet to leave a mark 3 Sighting parallel to the main tool bar measure from the centerline of the outside row unit to the mark 4 Adjust the marker extension so that the mark is one half the span plus one row unit sp...

Page 71: ...r to Figure 71 is the direction of travel To change angle of cut and the width of the mark loosen 1 2inch 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 71 Marker Disk Ang...

Page 72: ...nd linkage lifts it 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 l...

Page 73: ...duce folding speed or counterclockwise 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 folding unfolding speed and counterclo...

Page 74: ...ze and weight may vary Adjust seed rate handle Incorrect tire size or air pressure Correct tire size and air pressure page 106 Check seed level in seed box Fill seed box Actual field size is different Verify field size Excessive gaps between drill passes Adjust marker page 25 Build up of seed treatment in seed cups Clean out seed cups Plugged opener seed tube Lift drill expose bottom of seed tube ...

Page 75: ...isk bearings Replace disk bearings Bent or twisted opener frame Replace opener frame Partially plugged opener seed tube Lift up drill expose bottom of seed tube and clean out Acremeter not measuring accurately Acremeter is most accurate when seeding back and forth with markers with few head lands curves and point rows Incorrect tire size or air pressure Correct tire size or air pressure page 106 E...

Page 76: ... on openers Reduce hydraulic down pressure on openers Backed up with drill in the ground Clean out and check for damage Failed disk bearings Replace disk bearings Disk blades worn Replace disk blades Scraper worn or damaged Replace scraper Openers drill too deep Bulldozing Too much hydraulic down pressure on openers Reduce hydraulic down pressure on openers Incorrect press wheel adjustment Readjus...

Page 77: ...ainst lock channels before transporting The weight of the cylinders help hold lock channels in place Hydraulic marker functioning improperly Air or oil leaks in hose fittings or connections Check all hose fittings and connections for air or oil leaks Low tractor hydraulic oil level Check tractor hydraulic oil level Loose or missing bolts or fasteners Check all bolts and fasteners Needle valve plug...

Page 78: ...raulic systems Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible Use paper or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for leaks Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin causing serious injury If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin or eyes seek immediate medical assistance from a physician familiar with this type of injury Within a few hours gangr...

Page 79: ...cated on 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 77 1 To disassemble unscrew end cap of filter Remove top retaining washer and screen 2 Clean filter screen with solvent and compressed air or replace if needed 3 When reassembling put screen into filter Place retaining washer on top o...

Page 80: ...can be almost invisible Use paper or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for leaks Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin causing serious injury If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin or eyes seek immediate medical assistance from a physician familiar with this type of injury Within a few hours gangrene can start to develop DO NOT DELAY Negative Tongue...

Page 81: ...hown 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 appear at remaining loosened hose fitting As oil begins to appear at the fitting tighten fitting Continue to supply oil to bottom side of pres...

Page 82: ...anything when extended 3 Loosen rod end hose JIC fitting at elbow on right fold cylinder 4 Slowly supply oil to rod end of fold cylinders 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 until oil ap...

Page 83: ...Completely extend transport lift cylinders and immediately lock cylinders up by flipping up cylinder lock channels on both transport lift cylinders and box lift cylinder Crushing Hazard The hydraulics could fail causing the openers to fall and crush you To prevent serious injury or death always secure cylinder lock channels over extended transport lift cylinders before working under openers 5 When...

Page 84: ...ends of each 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 f...

Page 85: ...r lift and lock instructions Refer to Figure 82 nut and washers shown removed on one 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 82 and Figure 83 4 Measure the height of center box opener frame pivots from the level sur...

Page 86: ...back 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 1 inch to 11 4 inch 2 5 to 3 2 cm ahead of inside ends 5 To adjust box alignment shorten or lengthen stop bolts to change the contact point with the tool bars Loosen jam nut and thread stop bolt in or out Adjust stop bolts in or ou...

Page 87: ...aws should not contact each other when wing boxes are properly aligned and back against their stops 1 Place a 4x4 inch 10x10 cm 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 on the backside of the ...

Page 88: ...ction 4 To adjust clutch jaws for full jaw contact loosen the same two 1 2 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 The two 7 8 inch hex shafts should have 1 8 inch 3 2 mm gap between them when the clutch jaws have full contact Figure 88 Transfer Drive ...

Page 89: ...r height is factory set and normally does not require adjustment If you tear down the drill for repair or if the tool bar is visibly not level spacer washers on vertical pivot pins allow for a small amount of tool bar height adjustment To check tool bar height park drill on a level surface and check for correct tire inflation Measure from ground to horizontal pivot pin If dimension on either side ...

Page 90: ...en fully raised top of opener mounts should clear bottom of drill frame tube by at least 1 2 inch 12 7 mm To adjust opener frames so all openers have the same clearance loosen jam nut on opener lift cylinders and turn adjustment nut When openers are at the correct height tighten jam nut Repeat at each opener lift cylinder if necessary Figure 92 Opener Frame Clearance 18853 2 1 1 2 ...

Page 91: ...ed and lubricated Regularly check drive chains for excess slack and wear Adjust idlers to remove any excess slack from chains Refer to Figure 93 Be sure chains are installed with the chain connector link retainers towards machine centerline and the clip openings split end facing away from the direction of chain travel Figure 93 Chain Connector Link Clip 26482 Figure 94 Drive Chains and Idlers 1883...

Page 92: ...er 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 7 16 14x2 inch Grade 5 bolt Great Plains part 802 589C If that size is not available in your local market substitute an M10x0 75 Class 8 8 metric bolt and nut If your conditions result in frequent shea...

Page 93: ...ut 3 At the seed cup for that row pull the door handle out of the operating detent range and swing it down to position 4 Open the main seed box and use a small brush to sweep seed toward seed cups set to clean out If seed does not flow freely inspect seed cup hose and seed tubes for obstructions 5 Wash out the seed box with high pressure water It is not necessary to operate the seed meter drive sh...

Page 94: ...and open clean out door Leave door open until after washout Refer to Figure 100 Wash inside of drill boxes with water under high pressure To aid clean out lift vinyl dew shield and spray into fertilizer trays with clean out door open Let drill boxes dry before closing clean out doors Small Seeds Box Clean Out 1 Open box lid and scoop out as much seed as possible 2 To recover remaining seed place a...

Page 95: ...p down through metal bracket until flap snaps into place with T top resting on top of bracket If a seed firmer is also installed it may be necessary to shorten the flap Older Split Flap Replacement Refer to Figure 103 To replace an older split style 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 throu...

Page 96: ...se Quantity Until grease 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 2 grease fittings each pivot 4 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges 10 50 Multi purpose spray lubricant Multi purpose grease lubricant Multi purpose oil lubric...

Page 97: ...emerges Drive 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 Option 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 e...

Page 98: ...ssures and Wheel Bolt Torque 2 lift assist tires 2 gauge wheel tires Check tire pressures and wheel bolts more frequently on a new implement and with new tires Pressure and torque varies depending on tread type and location Decals stating the correct pressure are mounted on or near the wheels Check tire pressures before making any level adjustments and whenever there are application problems See p...

Page 99: ...rier Seals Option 1 seal at each shaft end 2 per shaft 6 total Type of Lubrication Oil Quantity Soak seal 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 30 16381 50 26483 50 26484 ...

Page 100: ...e wing On older drills 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 Gauge Wheel Chain 1 chain per gauge wheel ...

Page 101: ...ed Jackshaft to Meter Shaft Chain 1 chain per section 3 total Type of Lubrication Chain Lube Quantity Coat thoroughly Slack 1 2 inch 13 mm in top span To remove slack loosen bolts securing adjacent bearing flangette Move flangette to obtain desired slack and tighten bolts Clutch Shaft to Fertilizer Range Chain Option 1 chain per section 3 total Type of Lubrication Chain Lube Quantity Coat thorough...

Page 102: ...Slack 1 4 inch 6 mm in top span Fertilizer Jackshaft to Meter Shaft Chain Option 1 chain per section 3 total Type of Lubrication Chain Lube Quantity Coat thoroughly Slack 1 2 inch 13 mm in top span Small Seeds Drive Chains Option 2 chain3 per section 6 total Type of Lubrication Chain Lube Quantity Coat thoroughly Slack 1 2 inch 13 mm in top span of long chain 1 4 inch 7 mm in longest span of final...

Page 103: ...ansport 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 Marker Disk Bearings 2 races each marker 2 or 4 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Repack 2 3 Years 18791 2 3 Years 18791 2 3 Years 18795 ...

Page 104: ... center tractors a conversion kit is available Order one kit per drill For operations see Tractors with Open Center Hydraulics on page 23 Two Outlet Hydraulic Kit The standard 3S 4000 F HD HDF 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...

Page 105: ...equence valve After each fold operation the next unfold extends the other marker Order one kit per drill Dual Markers add 1996 lbs 906 kg to the drill Single Marker adds 1015 42 lbs 460 59 kg See Marker Operation on page 45 Marker Setup on page 25 and Marker Adjustments on page 65 Offset Box Divider The standard 3S 4000HDF has flat main seed box dividers supporting application at 100 seed 0 fertil...

Page 106: ...quence No 91 or added later For operation see Loading Materials on page 39 and the Seed Rate Manual 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 Description Part Number 3S 4000 4810 10 in Small Seeds 133 302A 3S 4000 6375 7 5 in Small Seeds 133 300A 3S...

Page 107: ... Plug Small Seeds This plug stops seed flow from the small seeds box above the meter Order one per row to set inactive Shaft Monitor This kit provides a cab alarm in the event that a main box seed meter shaft stops turning which might result from excess down pressure low tire pressure flat tire chain break or clutch malfunction Order one kit per drill Description Part Number RMVBL SMALL SEED BOX P...

Page 108: ... 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 24 and Disk Scraper Adjustments on page 61 Carbide Disk Scraper Optional carbide disc scrapers are spring loaded and require no periodic adjustment Scrapers are compatible with the standard seed flap and Seed Lok but not Keeton See Carbide Dis...

Page 109: ...e 62 Acremeter One digital electronic acremeter is standard on the 3S 4000 3S 4000F 3S 4000HD 3S 4000HDF drill If you require a replacement order the part below See Acremeter Operation on page 48 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 ordere...

Page 110: ...tch Load 4800 lbs 2177 kg folded in maximum loaded configuration Caution negative tongue weight when raised and unfolded Transport Width 15 feet 4 6 meters Operating Width 40 feet 12 2 meters Swath 475 0 in 1 207m 476 5 in 1 21m 480 0 in 1 219m Height 7 feet 4 inches 224 cm Field Length 34 feet 8 inches 10 6 meters Transport Length 34 feet 8 inches 10 6 meters Gauge Wheel Tires 11L 15 8 Ply 265 70...

Page 111: ...40 875 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 4820...

Page 112: ...2018 06 19 Table of Contents Index 195 442M 3S 4000 3S 4000F 3S 4000HD 3S 4000HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix 108 Hydraulic Diagrams Transport Lift Fold 15602 15602 ...

Page 113: ...3S 4000 3S 4000F 3S 4000HD 3S 4000HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix 109 2018 06 19 Table of Contents Index 195 442M Dual Markers Single Marker 15605 15605 ...

Page 114: ...2018 06 19 Table of Contents Index 195 442M 3S 4000 3S 4000F 3S 4000HD 3S 4000HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix 110 Two Outlet Conversion 15605 ...

Page 115: ...3S 4000 3S 4000F 3S 4000HD 3S 4000HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix 111 2018 06 19 Table of Contents Index 195 442M Opener Lift Standard Closed Center 22976 ...

Page 116: ...2018 06 19 Table of Contents Index 195 442M 3S 4000 3S 4000F 3S 4000HD 3S 4000HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix 112 Opener Lift Optional Open Center 22977 ...

Page 117: ...3S 4000 3S 4000F 3S 4000HD 3S 4000HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix 113 2018 06 19 Table of Contents Index 195 442M Point Row 22969 ...

Page 118: ...r on the bolt 5 Select one 890 357C SCRAPER SPRING LOAD AIR DESIGN If the blades were not completely pre assembled select one each K7090 AIR DESIGN SCRAPER LH SIDE K7091 AIR DESIGN SCRAPER RH SIDE K7096 SPACER AND WASHER ASSEMBLY K7093 AIR DESIGN SCRAPER 15LB SPRING Nest one side behind the other Connect the spring between the sides using the small top holes Insert the spacer from the front with t...

Page 119: ...as been used for a purpose for which the product is not de signed This Warranty shall not apply if the product is towed at a speed in excess of 20 miles per hour Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty adjustments must by made through such dealer Great Plains reserves the right to make changes in mate rials or design of the product a...

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Page 121: ... 105 flap seed 91 flap seed fertilizer 40 folding 28 frame pivot 81 frame weights 53 fumes 6 G gauge wheel 3 goggles 2 granules 2 gray hoses 22 green hoses 22 H headphones 2 hearing protection 2 height opener 64 High Pressure Fluids 3 hitch 19 hose hookup 22 I inflation 106 installation scraper 114 J jack 20 49 jaws 83 JIC 76 John Deere 36 Joint Industry Conference 76 K Keeton 62 105 K7090 LH scra...

Page 122: ...Numerics 00 Series 58 00HD 59 00HD Series 52 113 707A markers 101 113 708A marker 101 116 283A shaft monitor 103 121 781A scraper 104 122 009K 00HD Seed Lok 105 122 015A scraper 104 122 193K 00 5 inch Seed Lok 105 122 266K 00 6 inch Seed Lok 105 123 409D partition 103 13 mph 4 133 300A small seeds 102 133 301A small seeds 102 133 302A small seeds 102 133 315H plug 103 133 319A small seeds 102 133 ...

Page 123: ...3S 4000 3S 4000F 3S 4000HD 3S 4000HDF Cover Table of Contents Index 119 2018 06 19 Cover Table of Contents 195 442M 890 810C Keeton 105 890 902C Keeton 105 891 209C digital scale 102 ...

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