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3S-4000HD/HDF

Table of Contents Index

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.

195-067M

Table of Contents Index

2019-03-14

Marker Adjustments

Overhead Crushing and Sharp Object Hazards:

Never allow anyone near the drill when folding or unfolding 

the markers. You may be injured if hit by a folding or unfolding 
marker. Marker disks may be sharp. Markers may fall quickly 

and unexpectedly if the hydraulics fail.

There are four operating adjustments 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 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 79

• “

Marker Shear Bolt

” on page 86

• “

Marker Transport Carrier

” on page 86

Marker Extension

Marker extension depends on drill size, row unit spacing 

and row units in use.
See “

Marker Setup

” on page 24 for initial values for 

marker extension.

Refer to Figure 75

To adjust marker width, loosen two U-bolt nuts

 and 

slide arm tube

 in or out. 

Figure 75

Marker Extension Adjustment

18878

1

2

1

2

Summary of Contents for 3S-4000HD

Page 1: ... 3S 4000HDF 3 Section 40 Foot Heavy Duty 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 show 30 Foot 50 Foot or non HD models where the topic function is identical 18824 ...

Page 2: ... 23 Marker Setup 24 Operating Instructions 25 General Description 25 Pre Start Checklist 25 Raising and Lowering Openers 26 Opener Lock Up 26 Lock Up Openers 26 Unlock Openers 26 Folding 27 Raising Drill Transport Lift 28 Transport Lift 28 Transport 30 Tractor Requirements 30 Marker Transportation 30 Transport Checklist 31 Lowering Drill Transport Lift 31 Transport Lower 32 Unfolding 33 Folding an...

Page 3: ...lignment 81 Align Transfer Drive Shaft 82 Truss Tube Tension 84 Tool Bar Height 84 Opener Frame Clearance 85 Drive System 85 Marker Maintenance 86 Marker Transport Carrier 86 Marker Shear Bolt 86 Marker Disk 87 Materials Clean Out 87 Main Box Seed Meter Clean Out 87 Fertilizer Box Clean Out 88 Small Seeds Box Clean Out 88 Seed Flap Replacement 89 Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance 90 Options 98...

Page 4: ...s 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 color Safety Yellow in...

Page 5: ...d 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 Cartridge type re...

Page 6: ... 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 Use f...

Page 7: ... 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 require a slowe...

Page 8: ...use 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 acceptab...

Page 9: ...ing 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 instruction...

Page 10: ...ety decals clean 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 To install new decals 1 Clean the area on which the decal is to be placed 2 Peel backing from decal Press firmly on surface being careful not to cause air bub...

Page 11: ...rs 10 total 838 267C Daytime Reflectors On rear face of center walkboard inboard of red reflectors 2 total Danger Decals 818 557C Danger Cannot Read English On the tongue close to hitch 1 total This decal advises Spanish speakers who do not speak English to seek translation assistance 27015 27015 27015 Si No Lee Ingles Pida Ayuda a Alugien Que Si Lo Lea Para Que leTraduzca las Medidas de Seguridad...

Page 12: ...95 067M 838 467C Danger Possible Chemical Hazard Inside lid of optional Small Seeds box left hand side one each box 2 total Warning Decals 838 102C Warning Falling Hazard On outside walkboard end above step or forward of ladder top 2 total 818 019C Warning Negative Tongue Weight On tongue at hitch 1 total 21730 27015 27015 ...

Page 13: ... 195 067M Table of Contents Index 2019 03 14 818 045C Warning Pinch Crush Hazard On tongue near transport hooks 1 total 818 337C Warning Excessive Speed Hazard On tongue near hitch 1 total 818 339C Warning High Pressure Fluid On tongue near hitch 1 total 27015 27015 27015 ...

Page 14: ...ker Pinch Point On front and back of first marker section two each marker installed 2 or 4 total 818 580C Warning Overhead Marker On front and back of first marker section two each marker installed 2 or 4 total 818 660C Warning Transport Locks On tongue near transport hooks on back of wing tool bar outside when folded 3 total 26466 26466 26465 WARNING ...

Page 15: ...M Table of Contents Index 2019 03 14 Caution Decals 818 078C Caution General On tongue near hitch 1 total 818 398C Caution Tires Not A Step On each axle leg transport wheels 6 total 838 092C Caution 60 PSI Tire Pressure On rim of each gauge wheel 4 total 27015 CAUTION 18821 18821 ...

Page 16: ...Plains Manufacturing Inc Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 13 2019 03 14 Table of Contents Index 195 067M 838 426C Caution 60 PSI Tire Pressure On rim of each transport wheel 4 total 18821 ...

Page 17: ...furrow and gauge opener seeding depth A T handle on the opener body is for seeding depth adjustments Seeding rates are adjustable with the seed rate adjustment handle and sprocket changes The 3S 4000HD HDF features active hydraulic down pressure on the opener frames When used on a tractor with closed center hydraulics constant down pressure ensures even opener penetration in uneven ground Hydrauli...

Page 18: ...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 the current topic Read and follow the directions to remain safe avo...

Page 19: ...drill frame below the front of the seed box Record your drill model and serial number here for quick reference Model Number __________________________ Serial Number __________________________ Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new machine If you do not understand any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service received please take the following actions 1 Dis...

Page 20: ...ended and tighten wheel bolts as specified Appendix on page 103 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 bar with a l...

Page 21: ...ch over 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 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 Remo...

Page 22: ...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 101 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 99 for order...

Page 23: ...e color To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit refer 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 rem...

Page 24: ...ote valve Note If your tractor has only two remote valves you must install a double selector valve to combine the transport lift and opener lift circuits See Two Outlet Hydraulic Kit on page 98 Check Drill Level These items are set and verified at the factory or by your dealer but need to be checked prior to first use Center Box Frame Leveling on page 80 Opener Frames on page 80 Wing Box Alignment...

Page 25: ... 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 Risk Failure...

Page 26: ...st 300 psi above the opener down pressure setting While 2100 psi is a good starting point for setting the bypass valve if you consistently operate the drill with low opener down pressure you can set the bypass valve below 2100 psi If you consistently operate the drill with very high opener down pressure you may need a bypass valve setting above 2100 psi Scraper Installation Optional disk scrapers ...

Page 27: ...ne 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 66 for setting marker extension 5 Pull forward several feet and re measure to verify any adjustment Validate the mark by mak...

Page 28: ... 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 Seed meters operate at a rate proportional to ground speed as set by Drive Type and Seed Rate Handles based on the Seed Rate charts and calibration Seeding depth and furrow coverage are...

Page 29: ...ns On the standard 3S 4000HD 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 Transport Lift Dur...

Page 30: ...ing Openers on page 26 Note 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 r...

Page 31: ... 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 27 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 44 3 Supply oil to the bas...

Page 32: ...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 Tran...

Page 33: ...tractor weight Tractor Requirements Marker Transportation Refer to Figure 23 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 HD Drill 21734 lbs 9858 kg 20834 lbs 9450 kg 19934 lbs 9042 kg For HDF Model add 1337 lbs 607 kg 1308 lbs 593 kg 1279 lbs ...

Page 34: ...Always 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 26 Lock openers up into ROAD position Tires page 103 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 trans...

Page 35: ... 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 25 4 Rotate cylinder lock channels down and forward off transport lift cylinders Refer to Figure 26 5 Rotate cylinder lock channel up and forward off front box lift cylinder 6 Slowly reverse the lift circui...

Page 36: ...fold 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 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...

Page 37: ...e powered by 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 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 dea...

Page 38: ...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 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 pres...

Page 39: ...e 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 positio...

Page 40: ...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 time on...

Page 41: ...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 99 Check that the divider flap is set as desired sepa rate compartments or all seed See Fertilizer Box Operation on page 39 If s...

Page 42: ... opener adjustments 00HD Row Unit Adjustments on page 61 For information on troubleshooting opener problems see Troubleshooting on page 69 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 fertili...

Page 43: ...ividers e Reinstall lid assembly by reversing step d through step a Refer to Figure 33 3 Check that the seed fertilizer flap at the bottom of the compartment is closed 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 Capacity Ratio Total...

Page 44: ...rtilizer compartment Refer to Figure 35 5 Open main seed box lid 6 Raise spill flap over fertilizer compartment and swing it forward until it rests against open drill box lid The spill flap serves as a spill guard to keep fertilizer out of the seed compartment 7 Fill fertilizer compartment 8 Calibrate fertilizer application rate as explained in the Seed Rate Manual Figure 34 Clean out Door Latch 1...

Page 45: ...nobs 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 37 4 With seed fertilizer flap covering fertilizer openings lower vinyl dew shield to hold flap over fertilizer meter cup openings and away from divider 5 To avoid unnecessary wear remove all ...

Page 46: ...arker 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 Marker Speed on page 68 Dual Marker Operations Dual markers are equipped with an automatic sequence valve to control lift sequence Starting with both markers up the sequence is Activ...

Page 47: ...is valve to lock up either transport lift circuit or opener subframe circuit Use the lift locks Point Row Operation Refer to Figure 40 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 tog...

Page 48: ...ft or low tire pressure you may have been planting at progressively lower populations before that Note The dwell time on the older Vansco monitor is 30 seconds Acremeter Installation S N YY1736 Refer to Figure 42 The acremeter S N YY1736 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...

Page 49: ...r was factory programmed If the display is blank see Dormant Display below 2 Lower drill and plant Acremeter counts shaft rotations calculates acres or hectares and adds to the running grand total 3 During planting drill lowered and moving forward the display blanks goes dormant but area tally continues 4 When raised for turns obstructions and transport the drive wheel stops and the meter counts n...

Page 50: ...er cycles through the available functions The icons above the digits indicate which function is selected The functions are Values are entered by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons Holding a button automatically increments that value Long holds increment faster than short holds Pressing both button simultaneously is used to reset some values to 0 Note Both the acremeter manual 194 209M and this drill...

Page 51: ...s the FUNC button until the PULSES legend appears in the display The number in the display indicates shaft rotations for one mile Note If a passcode is set it must be entered to adjust the pulses per mile There are two methods to enter the pulses per mile Known Pulses Values Refer to Figure 48 1 If you know the number select it using the UP and DOWN buttons When you press the FUNC button the contr...

Page 52: ...e FUNC button to wake up the acre counter The PULSES and COUNT legends re appear The number displayed is the pulses per mile Press the FUNC button to accept the setting The COUNT legend disappears If you could not drive a mile enter your calculated count as for Known Pulses Values above Width To correctly calculate acres planted the acremeter needs the swath width of the drill Note If a passcode h...

Page 53: ...0000 disables Press FUNC to accept the passcode If the module enters sleep mode before you press FUNC the passcode is not set Note The protected function values remain unprotected until the next time the module enters sleep mode Using a Passcode If the PASS display shows Ent a passcode must be entered or the protected function values cannot be changed Refer to Figure 53 Enter the passcode using th...

Page 54: ...moving the batteries In rental or managed commercial operations it is recommended that a tamper evident seal be affixed to the rear plate of the acre counter securing the battery compartment Battery Replacement The battery operated acre counter uses 3 AA size alkaline batteries Although the batteries typically last between 5 and 10 years they should be inspected annually as low batteries can leak ...

Page 55: ... at initial seeding point 2 Pull forward and begin planting 3 Raise drill for turns meters stop automatically Drill hitched chained and unfolded See page 17 and page 33 Set seed and fertilizer drives per charts and calibration See Seed Rate Manual Set drill selector valves if present to Markers and Opener Lift See page 43 and page 44 Reset acremeter FIELD ACRES to 0000 0 if acreage monitoring is d...

Page 56: ...ue and pin it on post on left side of tongue as shown on page 18 Extend jack until weight of tongue is on jack Leave tractor hitched for the moment Refer to Figure 56 and Figure 56 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 zero 4 Un...

Page 57: ...nes from tractor 5 Remove hitch pin first then 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 Lock up openers or disconnect seed hoses to prevent seed hose deformation 3 Lubricate the drill at all points listed under Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance on page 90 4 Check all...

Page 58: ... 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 of seeding...

Page 59: ...n page 60 opener pivot height all openers pivoting in same hole at their mounts possibly excepting rows in tire tracks see page 62 opener press wheel height all row units set the same see page 65 opener spring down force all row units set the same possibly excepting rows in tire tracks see page 62 Refer to Figure 59 This photograph illustrates openers too high in front Increase hydraulic pressure ...

Page 60: ... 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 4000HD HDF drills Figure 61 Standard Frame Weights 26014 ...

Page 61: ...aler Equipment Damage Risk Tractors with load sensing hydraulics must use the bypass valve to operate the 3S 4000HD HDF Failure to use the bypass valve can cause major tractor damage Before adjusting opener down pressure set bypass valve per Setting the Bypass Valve on page 22 Note To run the drill on tractors with open center hydraulics or on tractors with fixed displacement hydraulic pumps you m...

Page 62: ...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 non a...

Page 63: ...ing positions Refer to Figure 64 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 ...

Page 64: ...Row Unit Down Pressure Spring on page 62 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 63 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 the...

Page 65: ...re 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 67 and Figure 68 To increase spring pressure 1 Loosen jam nut at lower end of opener spring 2 Tighten flange again...

Page 66: ...ure 70 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 outsid...

Page 67: ...ered 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 72 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...

Page 68: ...ll press wheels to the same height Each increment of the handle adjusts the seeding depth by approximately 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 pres...

Page 69: ...ur 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 folded Marker Speed Once initially set by your dealer this rarely needs modification There are also three maintenance items for markers Bleeding Marker Hydra...

Page 70: ...mbly Marker Chain Adjustment If marker fails to reach ground when unfolded or is skipping field depressions the chain is too short If marker drags across ground for more than 12 inches 30 cm before lifting the chain length is too long Refer to Figure 78 1 Unfold marker 2 Remove take up bolt 3 Re insert bolt to obtain a chain length of approximately 63 inches 160 cm Tighten bolt 4 Fold unfold and r...

Page 71: ...nterclockwise 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 fol...

Page 72: ...ht may vary Adjust seed rate handle Incorrect tire size or air pressure Correct tire size and air pressure page 103 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 24 Build up of seed treatment in seed cups Clean out seed cups Plugged opener seed tube Lift drill expose bottom of seed tube and clean o...

Page 73: ...rt Clean opener Planting conditions too wet Wait until drier weather Seed Lok is plugging opener Lock up Seed Lok page 64 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 Note Acremeter is most accurate when seeding back and forth ...

Page 74: ...s vs back and forth Correct planting operation Rough field conditions may move seed in the box N A Seed cup s are shut off Open seed cup s Some models do not have the same number of seed cups between each bulkhead divider The section with more seed cups will empty sooner Verify number of seed cups in each box Press wheel or openers plugging Planting conditions too wet Wait until drier weather Too ...

Page 75: ...position for transport U shaped clip in lock channel not clasping cylinder rod securely Tighten or loosen clip by turning bolt on clip Replace clip if necessary Hydraulic cylinders have not settled against lock channels before transporting Make sure hydraulic cylinders have settled against lock channels before transporting The weight of the cylinders help hold lock channels in place Hydraulic mark...

Page 76: ... or cardboard not body parts and wear heavy gloves to check for suspected leaks Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible If injured seek immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this type of injury After using drill for several hours check all bolts to be sure they are tight 1 Se...

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 82 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: ...g fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible If injured seek immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this type of injury Negative Tongue Weight Hazard Be certain that drill is hitched securely to your tractor draw bar and the safety chain is securely attached to tractor before raising open...

Page 79: ...ly 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 pressure contro...

Page 80: ...hing 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 appear...

Page 81: ... 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 cylinder ...

Page 82: ...f 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 fitting...

Page 83: ...ift and lock instructions Refer to Figure 87 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 87 and Figure 88 4 Measure the height of center box opener frame pivots from the level surfac...

Page 84: ... 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 out un...

Page 85: ...ot contact each other when wing boxes are properly aligned and back against their stops 1 Place a 4 4 inch 10 10 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 adjustment p...

Page 86: ...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 Note 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 93 Transfer Drive S...

Page 87: ... 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 of drill va...

Page 88: ...peners are at the correct height retighten jam nut Repeat at each opener lift cylinder if necessary Drive System For proper operation and to prevent downtime and repair keep drive chains properly adjusted and lubricated Regularly check drive chains for excess slack and wear Adjust idlers to remove any excess slack from chains Refer to Figure 98 Note Be sure chains are installed with the chain conn...

Page 89: ...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 14 2 inch Grade 5 bolt Great Plains part 802 589C If that size is not available in your local market substitute an M10 0 75 Class 8 8 metric bolt and nut If your conditions result in frequent shears the marker s...

Page 90: ...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 shaft...

Page 91: ...ean out door Leave door open until after washout Refer to Figure 103 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 collection...

Page 92: ...wn 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 106 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 through m...

Page 93: ...tity Until grease emerges at pivot ends Gauge Wheel Opener Frame Pivots 1 zerk each gauge wheel pivot 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges at pivot ends Box Frame Pivots 2 zerks each pivot 4 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges 10 50 Multi purpose spray lubricant Multi pupose grease lubricant Multi purpose oil lubricant Inspection Intervals ope...

Page 94: ...til grease emerges Drive Shaft Clutches 2 zerks 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 zerk at mount pivot 1 zerk and 1st to 2nd section pivot 1 zerk at 2nd section to arm pivot 3 or 6 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges at pivot ends 10 18875 10 18856 10 1885...

Page 95: ...Small Seeds Shaft Bearings Option 1 zerk each bearing 2 per shaft 6 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Tire Pressures 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 Check tire pressures before making any level adjustments and whenever there are application problems ...

Page 96: ...elt Barrier Seals Option 1 seal at each shaft end 2 per shaft 6 total Type of Lubrication Oil Quantity Soak seal Transport Lift Pivots 2 zerks inside pivot Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges at pivot ends Transport Axle 2 zerks Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges 30 16381 50 26483 50 26484 ...

Page 97: ...drills these zerks 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 2 total Type of Lubricatio...

Page 98: ...ackshaft 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 thoroughly S...

Page 99: ...nch 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 drive chai...

Page 100: ...port 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 101: ...tive or open center tractors a conversion kit is available Order one kit per drill For operations see Tractors with Open Center Hydraulics on page 22 Two Outlet Hydraulic Kit The standard 3S 4000HD 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 tong...

Page 102: ...r 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 For operation see Marker Operation on page 43 See also Marker Setup on page 24 Marker Adjustments on page 66 and Marker Maintenance on page 86 Offset Box Divider The standard 3S 4000HDF has flat main seed box dividers supporti...

Page 103: ... This partition reduces side to side seed flow in the small seeds box This can prevent seed pile up when drilling across slopes and in other situations where the seed is particularly fluid Order one per partition Seed Tube Plug Small Seeds This plug stops seed flow from the small seeds box above the meter Order one per row to set inactive Description Part Number 3S 4000HD 4810 10 in Small Seeds 13...

Page 104: ...prevents flow independently of the sliding sprocket in the seed cup Order one per row to be 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 23 and Disk Scr...

Page 105: ... time Order one firmer kit per opener Seed Lok Seed Firmer For operations see Seed Firmer Adjustments on page 64 Keeton Seed Firmer For operations see Seed Firmer Adjustments on page 64 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 so...

Page 106: ...available for two circuit and open center Hitch 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 480 0 in 1 219m 476 5 in 1 21m 475 0 in 1 207m Height 7 feet 4 inches 224 cm Length 34 feet 8 inches 10 6 meters Tire Sizes Gauge Wheels 265 70B16 5 NHS skid ...

Page 107: ...0 875 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 108: ...Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Table of Contents Index Appendix 105 2019 03 14 Table of Contents Index 195 067M Hydraulic Diagrams Transport Lift Fold 15602 15602 ...

Page 109: ...106 3S 4000HD HDF Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing Inc 195 067M Table of Contents Index 2019 03 14 Dual Markers Single Marker 15605 15605 ...

Page 110: ...Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Table of Contents Index Appendix 107 2019 03 14 Table of Contents Index 195 067M Two Outlet Conversion 15605 ...

Page 111: ...108 3S 4000HD HDF Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing Inc 195 067M Table of Contents Index 2019 03 14 Opener Lift Standard Closed Center 22976 ...

Page 112: ...Great Plains Manufacturing Inc Table of Contents Index Appendix 109 2019 03 14 Table of Contents Index 195 067M Opener Lift Optional Open Center 22977 ...

Page 113: ...110 3S 4000HD HDF Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing Inc 195 067M Table of Contents Index 2019 03 14 Point Row 22969 ...

Page 114: ...or 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 at any time wit...

Page 115: ...ot 80 frame weights 57 fumes 6 G gauge wheel 3 goggles 2 granules 2 gray hoses 20 Great Plains address 16 green hoses 20 H headphones 2 hearing protection 2 hectare 46 High Pressure Fluids 3 hitch 17 hose hookup 20 J jack 18 53 jaws 82 JIC 75 John Deere 35 Joint Industry Conference 75 K Keeton 64 L LCD acremeter 46 leaks 3 Left hand definition 15 leveling 80 levelling 21 level frame 56 level opene...

Page 116: ...Y YY1735 47 YY1736 45 Symbols 1 circuit 26 Numerics 00HD 61 00HD Series 56 113 707A markers 99 113 708A marker 99 116 283A shaft monitor 101 122 009K Seed Lok 102 122 015A scraper 101 123 409D partition 100 13 mph 4 133 300A small seeds 100 133 301A small seeds 100 133 302A small seeds 100 133 315H plug 100 133 319A small seeds 100 133 320A small seeds 100 133 321A small seeds 100 152 314M manual ...

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