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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Operator Manual

LS10 and LS12

Levee Seeder

Read this 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.

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Page 1: ...Index ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Operator Manual LS10 and LS12 Levee Seeder Read this 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 18173 ...

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: ...nufacturing Inc include Air Pro Clear Shot Discovator Great Plains Land Pride MeterCone Nutri Pro Seed Lok Solid Stand Terra Guard Turbo Chisel Turbo Chopper Turbo Max Turbo Till Ultra Till Whirlfilter and Yield Pro Brand and Product Names that appear and are owned by others are trademarks of their respective owners Printed in the United States of America Table of Contents Safety Information 1 Saf...

Page 4: ...LS10 and LS12 Cover Index Table of Contents Great Plains 117 055M 5 6 19 Cover Index ii ...

Page 5: ...inst unsafe practices NOTICE Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if instructions are not followed NOTE Useful information related to the preceding topic Prepare for Emergencies 1 Be prepared if a fire starts 2 Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy 3 Keep emergency numbers for doctor ambulance hospital and fire department near phone Before Getting Started 1 Read this...

Page 6: ...d chemical waste as specified by the manufacturer Observe all the local ordinances and regulations in your area Operation Noise Hazard 1 Use proper ear protection like headphones or earplugs while working Maintenance 1 Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment 2 Work in a clean dry area 3 Lower the implement Put tractor in Park turn off engine To prevent unauthorized st...

Page 7: ... downs and chains 9 When towing on a trailer sudden braking can cause a trailer to swerve and upset Reduce speed if trailer is not equipped with brakes Safety Chain 1 Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of towed machinery 2 Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken stretched or damaged 3 Do not use safety chain for towing Safety Lights and Devic...

Page 8: ...section for proper decal placement When ordering new parts or components also request corresponding safety decals To install new decals Clean area on which decal is to be placed Peel backing from decal Press firmly on surface being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector 818 003C On the back of seeder box in center 1 total Red Reflectors 838 266C Reflectors at re...

Page 9: ...eflectors 2 reflectors total Warning Moving Chain Hazard 818 860C On left side end of frame 1 total Warning High Pressure Fluid Hazard 838 094C On front of frame on left side 1 total Warning Falling Hazard 838 102C On both ends of frame near walkboard 1 total 18174A 18174A 18174A 18174A WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Watch your step when climbing ladder or walking on walkboard 838 102C ...

Page 10: ...ch end of seeder box 2 total 18174A WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov To prevent injury or death Read and understand Operator s Manual before using Lower implement stop tractor engine set park brake and remove ignition Do now allow riders Keep others away during operation Safely support and secure implement before repairs are made key before servicing adjusting repairing ...

Page 11: ...nual are determined by facing the direction the machine will travel while in use unless otherwise stated Owner Assistance If you need customer service or repair parts contact a Great Plains dealer They have trained personnel repair parts and equipment specially designed for Great Plains products Your machine s parts were specially designed and should only be replaced with Great Plains parts Always...

Page 12: ... Tools Required Forklift or hoist General hand tools 3 4 inch bolts and nuts Mount Seeder on Plow Crushing hazard You will be severely injured or killed if the seeder falls on you Secure seeder to lifting equipment so seeder cannot fall Do not walk or place any part of your body under the seeder as the seeder is being lifted Obey all safety instructions from lifting equipment manufacturer Be sure ...

Page 13: ...e from a doctor that is familiar with this type of injury Connect the hose coming from the flow control valve 1 on the seeder to the pressurized side of the remote circuit Connect return line to sump 2 Check that the seed cup shaft on the seeder is rotating in the correct direction When standing on the left hand side of seeder the shaft should rotate counterclockwise If necessary switch hoses at o...

Page 14: ... to penetrate the skin Check all hydraulic lines and fittings before applying pressure Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible Use paper or cardboard not body parts and wear heavy gloves to check for suspected leaks If injured seek immediate medical assistance from a doctor that is familiar with this type of injury Read Safety Information beginning on page 1 carefully Check a...

Page 15: ... cup door handles are set the same across the drill Refer to Seed Cup Doors on page 13 7 Pull forward lower implement engage hydraulic drive and begin seeding Transporting Transporting implement at high speeds or with a tractor without enough ballast could lead to loss of vehicle control Loss of vehicle control could lead to serious road accidents injury and death Do not exceed 20 mph Refer to tra...

Page 16: ...or information on long term storage refer to Storage on page 17 1 Park the implement on a level solid surface 2 Lower the implement to the ground 3 Relieve hydraulic pressure 4 Shut off the tractor 5 Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the tractor outlets Position hoses on seeder frame so hose ends are off the ground 6 Place the rear parking stand in position as shown 7 Unhitch the levee plow from...

Page 17: ...ld rpm 3 Engage the hydraulic drive Count the number of seed cup shaft revolutions per minute by using a tachometer 4 Stop the hydraulic drive 5 If the shaft is turning too slowly or quickly loosen the black knob 1 and adjust flow control on the hydraulic drive 6 Use the lever 2 to change rpms a Move down to increase rpms b Move up to reduce rpms 7 When satisfied with the flow control setting lock...

Page 18: ... 73 145 218 291 364 436 509 582 654 727 3 48 97 145 194 242 291 339 388 436 485 4 36 73 109 145 182 218 254 291 327 364 5 29 58 87 116 145 174 204 233 262 291 6 24 48 73 97 121 145 170 194 218 242 7 21 42 62 83 104 125 145 166 187 208 8 18 36 55 73 91 109 127 145 164 182 9 16 32 48 65 81 97 113 129 145 162 10 15 29 44 58 73 87 102 116 131 145 Short Grain Rice 43 lbs bu 1 153 305 458 611 764 916 10...

Page 19: ...ustment on page 13 Check that seed cup shaft is rotating is in the correct direction If not reverse direction of flow to hydraulic drive by switching hoses at tractor outlets Refer to Hydraulic Hose Connections on page 9 Excessive seed cracking Position seed cup handles to a lower notch Refer to Seed Cup Doors on page 13 Check that seed cup shaft is rotating in the correct direction If not reverse...

Page 20: ...s before applying pressure Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible Use paper or cardboard not body parts and wear heavy gloves to check for suspected leaks If injured seek immediate medical assistance from a doctor that is familiar with this type of injury 1 After using the seeder for several hours check all bolts to be sure they are tight 2 Adjust the idlers to remove excess...

Page 21: ...eeder from Plow Crushing hazard You will be severely injured or killed if the seeder falls on you Secure seeder to lifting equipment so seeder cannot fall Do not walk or place any part of your body under the seeder as the seeder is being lifted Obey all safety instructions from lifting equipment manufacturer Be sure lifting equipment has enough capacity to lift seeder 1 Reposition the ladders for ...

Page 22: ...ns and Capacities LS10 LS12 Seed Cups per Seeder 10 12 Weight Levee Seeder Only 1163 pounds 1395 pounds Working Width 10 feet 12 feet Transport Width 10 feet 4 inches 12 feet 6 inches Height Levee Seeder Only 7 feet 2 inches 7 feet 2 inches Box Capacity 24 bushels 29 bushels Tractor Requirements One hydraulic remote One hydraulic remote ...

Page 23: ...bracket 3 with two 1 4 inch self tapping screws 4 3 Install the light bracket and handle onto the seeder with the hardware removed earlier two hex flange bolts 5 flat washers 6 and hex flange nuts 7 4 Repeat the above steps for the other side of the seeder Red Lights Installation 1 Install a red light 1 to a bracket 2 with two 1 4 inch self tapping screws 3 Make sure the red light will be toward t...

Page 24: ...ness and harness lead to the enhance module 4 Connect the 3 pin connectors on the wishbone harness to the red lights Route the harness through the hose clips 5 Connect the 2 pin connectors on the wishbone harness to the amber lights Harness Damage Hazard Make sure all wiring harnesses are secured to the machine to prevent damage to the harnesses which can result in injury to the operator or damage...

Page 25: ... 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 c...

Page 26: ...Great Plains 117 055M 5 6 19 Table of Contents Index 22 LS10 and LS12 Table of Contents Index Appendix Hydraulic Schematics 17992 ...

Page 27: ...al wear such as wear items and ground engaging components repeat repair due to improper diagnosis or repair by the dealer temporary repairs service calls and or mileage to and from customer location overtime premium or unit hauling expenses The warranty may be voided if the unit is towed at speeds in excess of 20 miles per hour 32 kilometers per hour or is used in soils with rocks stumps or other ...

Page 28: ...Great Plains 117 055M 5 6 19 Table of Contents Index 24 LS10 and LS12 Table of Contents Index Appendix ...

Page 29: ...e flow control 15 seeding rate adjustment 13 hydraulic fluid 3 hydraulic hoses plastic hose holder 9 L ladder positioning 8 17 lights 3 M maintenance safety 2 P parking 12 plow mounting 8 11 parking 12 removing 17 S safety decals 4 maintenance 16 safety symbol 1 seed calibration see seeding rate adjustment seed cracking 15 seed cup clean out 13 door 13 handle 13 shaft 9 15 seeding rate adjustment ...

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