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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Intended Usage Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Prohibited Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Machine Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Target Group for Operator Manual . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Training and Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Before Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Read Machine Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Wear Appropriate Clothing and Equipment . .  2
Inspect Machine Before Use  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2

Machine Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Operate Responsibly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Handle Hydraulics with Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Avoid Potential Collision Damage  . . . . . . . . .  2
Chemicals and Waste  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Operation Noise Hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
PTO  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

Machine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Follow Tire Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Prepare for Performing Maintenance . . . . . . .  3
Tire Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

Machine Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Use Safety Lights and Devices . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Lights and Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Shutdown and Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Dispose of Waste Properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preparation and Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Preparation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hydraulic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Fan Hydraulic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Leveling Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Center Frame Leveling Left-to-Right . . . . . . 19
Center Frame Leveling Front-to-Back . . . . . 19

Wing Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Gauge Wheel Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Gauge Wheel Spring Linkage. . . . . . . . . . . .  20

Walkboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Loading Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Bulk Seed Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Row Hoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Seed Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Ezee Glide Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Bayer Fluency Agent Advanced . . . . . . . . . . 22

Speed Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Speed Radar Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Parking Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Rear Parking Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Transport  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Pre-Start Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Field Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Before Planting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Begin Planting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
End Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26

Planter Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Raising and Lowering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Lift Assist Hydraulics (Option)  . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Raising Planter with Lift Assist . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Lowering Planter with Lift Assist. . . . . . . . . .  28

Folding and Unfolding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Unfolding with 3-Point Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Unfolding with 2-Point Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Folding with 3-Point Hitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Folding with 2-Point Hitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29

Air System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Dual-Fan Air System Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . 30
Fan Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Fan and Meter Pressurization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Skips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
Doubles  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
Fine Tuning Meter Pressurization. . . . . . . . .  32
Alternate Skips/Double Check . . . . . . . . . . .  32

Planting Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Singulated Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Twin Row to Single Row Conversion . . . . . . . 34

Side-Shift Hitch Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3-Point Side-Shift Hitch Offset . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2-Point Side-Shift Hitch Offset . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Summary of Contents for PL5200

Page 1: ...nings 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 Table of Contents Index Original Instructions 411 825M Great Plains OPERATOR MANUAL MODEL PL5200 40 Stack Fold Planter P L A N T E R ...

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: ...y before using the machine It will familiarize you with safety operation adjustments and maintenance of your new equipment This manual must always be kept with your machine Great Plains wants you to be satisfied with your product If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are otherwise dissatisfied please take the following actions first 1 Discuss the matter with your deale...

Page 4: ...nclude 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 Trill Ultra Till Whirlfilter and Yield Pro Brand and product names that appear and are owned by others are trademarks of their respective owners For permission requests write to the publisher at the address below Great Plains Mfg 1525 E North ...

Page 5: ...7 3 Point Side Shift Hitch Top Link 17 Hitch Tracking Alignment 17 Height Switch 17 Leveling Planter 18 Center Frame Leveling Left to Right 19 Center Frame Leveling Front to Back 19 Wing Leveling 19 Gauge Wheel Stop 20 Gauge Wheel Spring Linkage 20 Walkboard 21 Loading Material 21 Bulk Seed Hopper 21 Row Hoppers 22 Seed Lubricants 22 Ezee Glide Plus 22 Bayer Fluency Agent Advanced 22 Speed Calibra...

Page 6: ...ock up Option 52 Row Unit Shut Off 53 Height Switch 54 Options 56 Seed Lubricant 56 Unit Mounted Disk Coulters 56 Coulter Blades 56 Inside Disk Scrapers 56 Side Gauge Wheel Scrapers 57 Press Wheels 57 Seed Tube Brush 57 Timing Tool 57 In Cab Console Kits 57 Seed Firmers 58 Keeton Seed Firmers 58 Seed Lok Firming Wheel 58 Seed Meter Clean Out Container 58 Seed Meter Disks 58 Maintenance 60 Maintena...

Page 7: ...cs Optional Configuration 86 Hydraulic Drive Optional Configuration 87 Chain Routings 88 Pre Delivery Instructions 90 Requirement Checklist 90 Tools Required 90 Location Selection 90 Unloading 91 Loose Components 91 Hitching to Planter 91 List Assist Installation Option 92 Lift Assist Wheel Assembly 92 Hydraulic Cylinders 93 Shipping Top Link Removal 94 Height Switch 94 Install Height Switch Kit 4...

Page 8: ...turer of all liability for any resulting injury or damage Machine Identification Your machine s parts were specially designed and should only be replaced with Great Plains parts Always use the serial and model number when ordering parts from your dealer Record your planter model and serial number on the inside cover of this manual for quick reference The serial number plate is located on the front...

Page 9: ... that lead to machine damage or personal injury Machine Use Operate Responsibly Maintain attention on operation at all times to avoid injury to yourself or others Do not operate machine while distracted by a smart phone tablet or similar electronic device or while impaired by alcohol medication any controlled substance or while fatigued Do not ever allow passengers to ride on any part of the machi...

Page 10: ...commendations Consult the tire manufacturer s recommendations for maintenance and replacement of your machine s tires Only use prescribed tire sizes with correct ratings and tire pressure Replacing tires is potentially hazardous Have a trained professional change the machine s tires with the proper tools and equipment Avoid over inflation of tires and over torquing wheel bolts Review the machine s...

Page 11: ...porting Use Safety Lights and Devices Check the safety chain before use The chain must be rated high enough to pull the weight of your machine However never use the safety chain for towing Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken stretched or otherwise damaged Always use safety lights and devices when transporting and operating the machine If equipped use flashing warning lights and t...

Page 12: ...Great Plains 411 825M 12 07 2020 5 PL5200 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Information ...

Page 13: ...ents also request corresponding safety decals and reflectors To install new decals Clean the area on which the 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 with Bulk Hopper 818 055C One reflector Rear center of planter Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector with Row Hoppers 818 055C One reflector Rear ...

Page 14: ...38 266C Two additional reflectors One reflector above daytime reflector on each lift assist assembly Daytime Reflector with Bulk Hopper 838 267C Four reflectors One reflector below Amber Reflector on the face of each toolbar end One reflector on the rear face of wing toolbars Daytime Reflector with Row Hoppers 838 267C Four reflectors One reflector below red reflector on row units 1 4 9 and 12 TP ...

Page 15: ...ear wheel caster Amber Reflector 838 265C Four reflectors One reflector on each parking stand on front toolbar One reflector below Amber Reflector on the face of each toolbar end Amber Reflector with Lift Assist 838 265C Four additional reflectors One on each side of rear wheel casters Moving Chains Hazard 818 860C Two decals One decal on face of each wing TP 71831 TP 71830 TP 71904 TP 71831 TP 71...

Page 16: ...ep with Row Hoppers 818 398C Four decals One decal on side of the hopper row at the gauge wheel Wear proper hand and eye protection this type of injury If injured seek immediate medical help from a doctor familiar with hoses BEFORE applying pressure Visually check all hydraulic lines and Keep all components in good repair or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS when searching for leaks Use paper repairing adj...

Page 17: ...decals One decal on each side of face of toolbar TP 71831 TP 71904 WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov Read Owner s Manual before using machine Stand clear when folding and unfolding markers Stand clear when raising and lowering machine Keep all safety shields and devices in place Keep hands feet and clothing away from Never ride on machine Always lower or properly support ...

Page 18: ...h and one decal on each side of toolbar above parking stand Excessive Speed Hazard 818 188C One decal One decal on face of upper frame beside electrocution hazard decal TP 71904 858 097C To prevent serious injury or death Never unhitch from a folded implement Always unfold and lower parking stands before unhitching from tractor TIP OVER CRUSHING HAZARD DANGER TP 71904 TP 71904 818 188C Rev C Do No...

Page 19: ...al Transport Locks with Lift Assist 838 380C Two decals One decal on the side of lift assist wheel Max Tire Pressure and Torque with Bulk Fill 40 psi 120 lb ft 858 781C Four decals One decal on the inside of gauge wheel rims MaxTire Pressure andTorque with Row Hoppers 40 psi 120 lb ft 858 781C Four decals One decal on side of the hopper row at the gauge wheel TP 71904 TP 71831 TP 71831 TP 75177 ...

Page 20: ...and Torque 73 psi 170 lb ft with Lift Assist 858 773C Two decals One decal on the inside of lift assist wheel rims 858 773C Torque wheel bolts to 170 lb ft Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 73 psi To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage from Improper Tire Inflation or Torquing of Wheel Bolts CAUTION TP 71831 ...

Page 21: ...Failure to avoid may result in severe injury or death by being crushed between tractor and planter Stop tractor engine and set park brake before attaching harnesses or hoses High Pressure Fluid Hazard Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin Check all hydraulic lines and fittings before applying pressure Use paper or cardboard not body parts and wear heavy g...

Page 22: ...ody part between planter and moving tractor You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed between the tractor and planter Stop tractor engine and set parking brake before attaching cables and hoses Hitch Failure Hazard Securely lock the tractor arms to the planter hitch Hitching to the planter incorrectly may lead to hitch failure which could result in a serious highway accident or severe...

Page 23: ...on the right pin 2 To adjust lower link 1 Insert the necessary amount of open end spacers 3 to the left the smaller tube spacer 4 until you have aligned center lines of the planter and tractor 2 Add a combination of the remaining spacers to eliminate any slack space on the left pin 5 and minimize side to side play during operations 3 Secure both sets of spacers with the provided bolts lock washers...

Page 24: ...r arm to on the planter top link hitch pin for single row planting See Twin Row to Single Row Conversion on page 34 for 3 point side shift hitch top link adjustment for single row planting operations on a twin row planter HitchTracking Alignment For proper row unit tracking in the field the planter frame must be set correctly to the tractor line of pull Occasionally a one time alignment adjustment...

Page 25: ...ple options for mounting the magnet B 3 Secure the magnet 1 with one bolt 2 one washer 3 and one nut 4 on mounting bracket 5 4 Loosely secure bracket 7 with the one bolt 6 and one wing nut 8 to bracket 5 5 Loosely secure the height switch sensor 11 with two nuts 9 and two washers 10 on mounting bracket 7 6 Using the magnet position the kit on the tractor Move the brackets until the whisker will ma...

Page 26: ...eight at 26 inches 66 cm If leveling from peaks of planting bed it will necessary to use customer provisioned blocks to raise the down stop position of the lift assist cylinders 5 Place a carpenter s level on a side tube of the center frame Have an assistant stand a safe distance away and observe the carpenter s level 6 With the hitch lowered to the 26 inches 66 cm stop incrementally raise the lif...

Page 27: ...e gauge wheel stop position To adjust gauge wheel stop position 1 Begin from left side of the planter loosen the bolt 1 and 2 sleeve mounts 2 and remove Set aside 2 On the opposite side of the gauge wheel loosen the bolt and 2 sleeve mounts and remove 3 Slide the 2 sleeve mounts into the upper or lower position on each side 4 From the inside of the gauge wheel stop shift the spring pivot weldment ...

Page 28: ... pivot pin 1 outwards 2 Unfold lower ladder downwards and insert the pivot pin to lock in place for access to walkboard Loading Material Agricultural Chemical Hazard Read and follow all supplier cautions for safe handling of treated seed Irritant Exposure Hazard Do not mix lubricants into seed with hands or any part of body Wear protective equipment Use tools The PL5200 Planters may be configured ...

Page 29: ...xplosive Avoid exposure to dust when missing this powder into seed Consult the instruction booklet and Safety Data Sheet SDS for more information To maximize the performance of the metering systems it is imperative to use Ezee Glide Plus or Bayer Fluency Agent Advanced Proper use of seed lubricants will decrease wear in the seed meters and helps to prevent clumping bridging and clinging of seed It...

Page 30: ...ed with the lower holes of the stand weldment 5 Re insert pin and secure with cotter pin 1 6 Repeat for other parking stand Complete the steps in reverse order to pin up the parking stands for field use or transportation Rear Parking Stand PL5200 Planters configured with the bulk seed hopper have a rear parking stand located underneath the bulk seed hopper The rear parking stand operates in the sa...

Page 31: ...equipment damage When unhitched the PL5200 Stack Fold Planter is supported in front only by the parking stands and at the rear only by press wheels and spring tension Slopes soft soils and soils later softened by rain are particularity dangerous Great Plains strongly recommended the planter is parked on a level debris free concrete surface whenever possible Follow these steps when parking the dril...

Page 32: ... If possible store inside for longer life of the planter Great Plains strongly recommends the planter is parked on a level debris free concrete surface 1 Unfold the planter if necessary The planter should always be stored unfolded 2 Set the fold circuit to Neutral to prevent wing droop 3 Install the wing locks pins on the toolbar coupling 4 Lower the implement to just above ground level at the rea...

Page 33: ...er voltages electrocution can occur without direct contact Any line voltage present on planter or tractor can cause severe injury or death Before Planting Checklist Check electrical and hydraulic connections Make sure planter is leveled page 18 Set up the seed meters for correct seed page 42 Set planting rate See the Material Rate manual Check the console and observe any diagnostic messages Check ...

Page 34: ...ylinder locks 4 are installed to hold the rear of the planter at raised Cylinder locks are stored on the lift assist weldments Used when planter is configured with Lift Assist The following tables will summarize lock usage by task Row Lock Up Pins are only used with twin row spacing during single row planting operations The short row units the front should be locked up Row Lock Up Pins are stowed ...

Page 35: ...nter using the 2 point hitch 3 Retract the tractor hydraulic lift assist lever to lower the planter Keep the tractor lever retracted until the rear of the planter is fully lower 4 Set the tractor hydraulic lift assist lever to Neutral Folding and Unfolding Pinch Point Crushing and Moving Hazards Moving parts can pinch or crush causing serious injury or death Keep all persons away when folding or u...

Page 36: ...ter operation 2 Fan rpm is adjusted using the tractor remote hydraulic flow control A sensor from the seed monitoring system measures and reports the air to the in cab console In case of insufficient fan air or significant seed delivery air leaks seed flow may be irregular or stop Some rows have lines to sample metering air pressure which is measured in a sensor chamber The sensor reading is fed b...

Page 37: ...tractor retract fold bulk value 5 Return from delivery fan to meter pressure fan 6 Case drain from meter pressure fan to delivery fan motor 7 Return bypass to motor tank port The fan hydraulic circuits include a check valve which provides a relief path for oil at motor shutoff The resulting low fan rpm provides indication of reverse connection If a reversed fan is suspected observe during shutoff ...

Page 38: ...forward Lower the planter and plant for a short distance It takes a few feet before seed begins to drop from the meters 9 Check control air system pressure With meters and disks filled meter pressurization should be at target value 10 Begin planting Troubleshoot any obvious problems or alarms 11 During the first pass take note of the average populations reported on the seed monitoring system conso...

Page 39: ...the pressure where skips begin 3 Restore the pressure to the initial value at step 1 4 Adjust the meter pressurization up by small increments until doubles occur Note the pressure at the which doubles begins If unable to adjust up to doubles or if skips happen instead seed delivery is probably being starved of air Increase fan rpm and repeat limit search 5 Adjust meter pressurization to a value ha...

Page 40: ...m course as described in the seed monitoring system console manual When completed and entered in the console cross check the reported implement speed against the tractor speedometer or other reference Singulated Rate A furrow check is the most accurate way to verify the seeding is at the desired population value This is done by planting for a short distance with one or two rows set to shallow dept...

Page 41: ...onverting a twin row spacing planter to single row spacing planting operations it will be necessary to offset the hitch by four inches 10 2 cm to maintain center of bed alignment 3 Point Side Shift Hitch Offset 1 Move the planter to level ground with adequate overhead and side to side clearance for unfolding the planter 2 Using the 3 point hitch fully raise the planter 3 Extend the tractor hydraul...

Page 42: ...he left This will create adequate space for necessary lift assist adjustments 6 Remove all lock cylinders 7 Lower the front of the planter using the 2 point hitch 8 Retract the tractor hydraulic lift assist lever to lower the planter Keep the tractor lever retracted until the rear of the planter is just above ground level at the rear of row units 9 Set the tractor hydraulic lift assist lever to Ne...

Page 43: ...t opener mounts will be locked up to convert a twin row planter to single row planting operations Row Unit Lock Up 3 Point Hitch 1 Using the 3 point hitch fully raise the planter 2 Extend the tractor hydraulic fold lever to fully unfold the planter 3 Set the fold circuit to Neutral to prevent wing droop 4 Install the wing locks pins on the toolbar coupling 5 Set the down pressure spring to cam not...

Page 44: ... pattern to avoid nuisance alarms See console operator manual for more information Gauge Wheel Offset Crushing Hazard Do not stand or place any body part under any part of the planter You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed To aide in future twin to single row conversions you may consider marking the frame as you work with a marker for future reference To offset the frame to maintai...

Page 45: ...eel Offset Option Pinch Point Crushing and Moving Hazards Moving parts can pinch or crush causing serious injury or death Keep all persons away when making adjustments to the planter and when the planter is moving and or in operation If your PL5200 Planter is configured with lift assist it will be necessary to offset the lift assist pivot mount on the rear of the planter To successfully complete t...

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Page 47: ... 1 Loosen idler 3 and remove chain 4 2 Remove retaining pins 5 from shafts and install range sprockets as necessary 3 Reroute chain over sprockets and idlers as shown 4 Move idler into chain so chain has 1 4 inch 6 mm slack in its longest span Tighten idler and install lynch pins Ensure the correct sprockets have been installed in the DRIVING and DRIVEN locations Transmission Sprockets Select the ...

Page 48: ...ss which varies with the seed type and planter meter drive configuration Before checking the rate make sure the console is configured with an accurate Ground Speed Constant At the start of each season perform a GROUND SPEED CALIBRATION over 400 ft 100 m as described in the console manual When completed and entered in the console check the reported implement speed against the tractor speedometer or...

Page 49: ...rt number and description on the seed meter disks against the seed rate chart data 2 Before installing inspect the disks Do not install damaged or worn disks which can cause irregular seeding Chips and cracks can increase brush wear 3 Remove the meter rain cover 4 Inspect the meter and brushes see page 61 for details 5 Make sure the seed meter clamp 1 is aligned with the disk seat 2 6 With the see...

Page 50: ...th crop seed size and seed treatment The gate has settings for row shut off for completely closed and clean out for wide open The seed rate charts include suggested initial gate settings Refine these settings based on the slope of the seed pool at the bottom of the seed disk and flow of seed Coarse seed treatments may require a larger opening Do not adjust more than two positions different than th...

Page 51: ...Install disks for your crop population range according to the Material Rate manual and the instructions beginning on page 33 of this manual 2 Open the gate at the planting rows to the recommended initial setting from the seed rate charts 3 Operate the fan to achieve the suggested air pressure 4 With all rows primed rotate meters one turn to fill the cells to the edge of the drop brush Rotate the d...

Page 52: ... disk There are four operating settings plus fully closed for shut off or storage See Seed Inlet Gate Adjustment on page 34 8 Side Gauge Wheel Depth standard The T handle sets the planting depth by controlling the height of the side gauge wheels relative to the opener disks See Setting Planting Depth on page 38 9 Press Wheels standard with choice of wheels The press wheels close the furrow pressin...

Page 53: ... open a seed trench The springs allow the row units to float down into depressions and up over obstructions You can adjust down pressure individually for each row unit This is useful for penetrating hard soil and planting in tire tracks For best results always adjust tractor tires so the tires are not ahead of rows Use only enough down pressure to cut the seed trench and maintain proper soil firmi...

Page 54: ...the side depth gauge wheels ride relative to the opener disks The position of the seed tube is fixed relative to the disks and is not adjusted To adjust seed depth pull the T handle up and back and move it forward or back to another setting For shallower planting move the T handle forward For deeper planting move the T handle back Disk to Disk Spacing Opener disk angle and stagger is not adjustabl...

Page 55: ... the same time keep side gauge wheels close to opener disks so openers do not plug with soil or trash To adjust the side gauge wheels 1 Raise the planter slightly removing the weight from the side gauge wheels 2 Loosen the bolt 1 3 Move the wheel and arm out on O ring bushing 4 Loosen the pivot bolt 2 5 Turn hex adjuster 3 so the indicator notch 4 is at 5 o clock to 7 o clock Use this as the start...

Page 56: ...l mechanism creates the down pressure needed to close the seed trench The amount of force needed will vary with field conditions Wheel Stagger The factory setting is staggered to achieve the best residue flow Centering Press wheels should be centered over the seed trench Increased press wheel spring force may require increased row unit down force to maintain depth If the press wheel adjustments do...

Page 57: ...formance Adjust the coulter depth by mounting the coulter blade in one of the six mounting holes on the coulter bracket 1 Raise the planter 2 Dismount the row cleaner if installed to reduce risk of injury 3 Determine the current opener and coulter depths 4 Determine which new hole will position the coulter closer to the 1 4 inch 6 mm depth by using the table 5 Remove the 5 8 x 4 inch bolt lock was...

Page 58: ...irmer may be installed at a time Keeton Seed Firmers Option A Keeton seed firmer has a polymer shape that slides down the seed trench It traps the seeds as they exit the seed tube and firms them into the bottom of the seed trench The Keeton seed firmer is provided with a preset tension which is recommended for the first year of planting The tension screw 1 can be tightened after the first accordin...

Page 59: ... point 5 and falls free 3 While holding the handle up rotate the raised portion of the lever stop 2 under both sides of the handle at the arm end 4 Remove the drive tool Engage the lever stop under the handle when the Seed Lok is in use If left disengaged 3 a furrow obstruction could cause unintended lockup Seed Lok Wheels Lock up Option To lock up Seed Lok wheels 1 Move the planter to level groun...

Page 60: ...p a row unit Do not raise the row unit using a block or with your hands Row unit disks may be sharp The row unit can snap down sharply causing severe injury or death Planter Damage Warning Do not pin the row unit while in a lower position If the locking pin is inserted below the parallel arm unit damage will occur as soon as planting begins 1 Raise the planter 2 If configured with Lift Assist inst...

Page 61: ...rotate the height switch 2 on the bracket 3 4 Tighten the nut 1 to secure to the bracket 2 at the height at which the whisker will make contact with the tractor lift arms on planters configured with 3 point hitches or with the lift assist gauge wheel assembly parallel arms near the hydraulic cylinder on planters configured with 2 point hitches 5 Ensure the height switch and the electrical harnesse...

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Page 63: ... The carbide scraper is spring loaded and requires no adjustment The inside scraper cannot be used with Seed Lok seed firmers but are compatible with seed flaps and Keeton seed firmers Description Part Number Ezee Glide Plus Talc and Graphite Mix 5 gal 18 9 liter container 821 069C Bayer Fluency Powder case quantity 821 074C Bayer Fluency Powder single 4 4 pound bucket 821 075C 15 Inch Fluted Blad...

Page 64: ...er Use the following to order an additional or a replacement brush Timing Tool A timing tool comes standard on twin row planters It is used to shift the chain position by one tooth per tool rotation For further information and directions on how to use the timing tool see the Material Rate manual For easy access the timing tool can be ordered with hardware for mounting it under the walkboard In Cab...

Page 65: ...eed Lok Kit 404 093K Description Part Number Air Meter Clean Out Funnel 817 811C 68183 68182 29992 Description Part Number Blank 0 Cell 817 841C Canola 250 Cell 817 991C Canola 150 Cell 837 148C Corn 24 Cell Large Flat 817 836C Corn 24 Cell Large Round 817 794C Corn 24 Cell Medium 837 126C Corn 24 Cell Small Round or Flat 817 795C Corn 40 Cell Large Flat 817 838C Corn 40 Cell Large Round 817 796C ...

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Page 67: ...ular Maintenance After using the planter for several hours check all bolts to be sure they are tight See Torque Value Chart on page 82 Remove excess slack from chains Clean and use chain lube on all roller chains as needed See Chain Slack on page 68 Maintain proper air pressure in the tires See Tire Chart on page 82 Keep disk scrapers properly adjusted See Side Gauge Wheel Scraper Option on page 4...

Page 68: ...ugh the system and it may be necessary to contract your Great Plains dealer for hydraulic service when larger amounts of air are present within the hydraulic system Hydraulic System Inspection Routine hydraulic maintenance will require inspection of hydraulic lines valves fittings and cylinders for any signs of damaged or worn parts and the presence of hydraulic fluid If you discover or suspect a ...

Page 69: ...from the airbox and all seed in the meters Air System Clean Out To clean out air system 1 Place a tarp or large container under the airbox clean out to catch seed 2 Shut off all Y tubes 2 3 Open the airbox clean out door to empty seed from the manifold 4 Close the airbox clean out door 5 Turn on the delivery air fan and let it run 6 Start at one end of the planter clean out the meters Use a bucket...

Page 70: ...r and inlet The container can also be converted to a funnel for complete system clean out Material and tools needed for the conversion are A length of 1 3 8 inch 3 5 cm ID hose 2 a worm drive clamp 3 with a working diameter of 1 3 8 to 2 1 4 inch 3 5 to 5 7 cm and a hacksaw with a fine toothed blade The funnel wall is thin ABS Scissor type pipe cutting tools may fracture it Rotary type pipe cuttin...

Page 71: ...be brush part number 891 259C into the seed tube from above With the planter raised you can insert the brush from below whether the meter is empty or not Seed Meter Brushes Maintenance Possible Chemical Hazard Brushes will have talc and graphite residue and may have residue of hazardous seed treatments Wear a respirator for brush cleaning A HEPA vacuum cleaner is recommended for brush cleaning Was...

Page 72: ... Turn each snap clockwise to release the brush holder 5 3 Be prepared to catch the drop brush 6 which will fall loose 4 Slide the brush holder left and up to free the front edge from under the washer 7 5 Remove the brush holder 6 Remove used strip brushes 8 from the holder by sliding them down out of the grooves 7 Insert replacement strip brushes in the grooves at the holder bottom so the notched ...

Page 73: ...lean the disks and reinspect Disk replacement is necessary if Chips at the outer edge 8 These chips will leak air Chips at the edges or in surfaces of the cell pockets 6 These chips can leak air and or adversely affect singulation Cracks over 2 inch 5 cm long in the working face 9 of the disk or any cracks in the ridges or grooves on the face Warping which occurs when any part of the disk does not...

Page 74: ... wheel arm 2 from the row unit d Remove the bushing 7 from the sleeve 8 and check for wear If necessary replace the bushing e When reinstalling the depth wheels align the tab on the hex adjustment 9 with the notch in the bushing Install the bolt and tighten f Adjust side depth wheels Disk Spreaders and Scrapers Sharp Object Hazard Disk blades are sharp To avoid serious injury wear gloves when work...

Page 75: ...e center of the span deflect the chain in both directions The slack is the distance of the movement 4 Adjust the idlers for ideal slack Chain Clips Whenever mounting a chain make sure the clip at the removable link is positioned to minimize snags Install the clip with the open end facing away from the direction of chain travel Seed Meter Drive Chain When performing seasonal checks lower the plante...

Page 76: ...pply grease on each wing unit until grease emerges Wing Lower Link Arm Inner Pivots Apply grease on each wing unit until grease emerges Wing Lower Link Arm Outer Pivots Apply grease on each wing unit until grease emerges Wing Upper Link Arm Inner Pivots Apply grease on each wing unit until grease emerges Wing Upper Link Arm Outer Pivots Apply grease on each wing unit until grease emerges 68169 8 3...

Page 77: ...ach wing unit until grease emerges Lift Assist Parallel Arms Option Apply grease to each zerk on each side of each hinge tube unit until grease emerges Caster Pivots Apply grease on each zerk on caster pivot spindle until grease emerges Bearings Wheel Bearings Repack two bearings on each wheel 36153 50 34930 50 34930 Seasonal 71157 Seasonal ...

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Page 79: ...to eliminate nuisance alarms For console issues see console operator manual Before going to the troubleshooting charts to remedy seed monitoring system console or population problem use the following chart Finding what is wrong comes from knowing what the planter is actually doing in the soil Always dig and observe seed on the ground when checking populations 1 Is the spacing on the ground correct...

Page 80: ... Air back flow 1 is occurring When the bridge is released the seed pool will be insufficient to prevent back flow A bridge at the gate is blocking flow Causes may include oversize seed gate setting too low oversize matter in seed Actions Actions Actions Actions Actions No action required Continue planting No action required Continue planting 1 Correct the cause of the blockage 2 Perform a one row ...

Page 81: ...en or make repairs on the hydraulic system If necessary contact your Great Plains dealer to service the hydraulic system Drag marks in field Opener disks are not freely turning Remove trash and or mud from row unit Failing parts within row unit Inspect all parts on row unit for damage rust wear and maintenance needs replace adjust or service as needed Field conditions may be too wet wait for impro...

Page 82: ...o recommended values See Operate Responsibly on page 2 Incorrect tire sizes Ensure correct tire sizes are installed See Tire Chart on page 82 Incorrect tire pressures Inflate tires to the correct psi See Tire Chart on page 82 Incorrect fan airflow Adjust fan speed to recommended rpm See Fan Operation on page 30 Incorrect range and or transmission sprockets Compare range and transmission sprockets ...

Page 83: ...ge Wheel Scraper Option on page 48 Excessive seed cracking Incorrect disk cell size for seed Use correct seed disks for seed type and size Refer to Material Rate manual Seed size may be too small or too large refer to Material Rate manual Damaged old or dry seed Replace with clean seed Seed blowing Fan rpm too high Slow down the fan to 2800 rpm See Fan Operation on page 30 Seal to airbox not posit...

Page 84: ...et the park brake and remove the key 7 Set out a tarp to recover any seed still in the airbox 8 Loosen the wing nuts 1 on both sides of the airbox slide the airbox cover 2 upwards to allow access for the airbox shut off gate slot not shown and re tighten wing nuts 1 9 Remove the airbox shut off gate 3 from storage position and slide into airbox shut off gate slot 4 One or more rows with little or ...

Page 85: ...airbox Break up any build up Use a hooked tool or wire to pull smalled fragments through the clean out doors 13 Break up any buildup Use a seed tube brush hooked tool or wire to clean out smaller fragments Use a vacuum to clean out the rest 14 With all three doors open operate the planter fan to blow any remaining loose debris 15 Reconnect the seed hoses and secure with clamps 16 Close airbox clea...

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Page 87: ... Hopper 1 6 bu 56 liters each row 19 2 bu 672 liters total Gauge Wheel Tire 7 60 15 6 Ply Lug Lift Assist Tire Option 380 55R 16 5 Wing Flex Option Up to 15 Downward and Upward Length transport 155 0 in 393 7 cm Width transport 291 0 in 739 1 cm Height transport 156 0 in 396 3 cm Length working maximum 155 0 in 393 7 cm Width working 465 in 1181 1 cm Height working 85 0 in 215 9 cm Weight base con...

Page 88: ... 4W 2 Point Side Shift Hitch with Lift Assist Seed Capacity 50 0 bu Bulk Hopper 50 0 bu 1760 liters 1 6 bu Row Hopper 1 6 bu 56 liters each row 38 4 bu 1344 liters total Gauge Wheel Tire 7 60 15 6 Ply Lug Lift Assist Tire Option 380 55R 16 5 Wing Flex Option Up to 15 Downward and Upward Length transport 155 0 in 393 7 cm Width transport 291 0 in 739 1 cm Height transport 156 0 in 396 3 cm Length w...

Page 89: ... 1050 1 8 340 875 1230 M24 X 2 525 830 1150 1 12 370 955 1350 M30 X 3 5 960 1510 2100 11 8 7 480 1080 1750 M30 X 2 1060 1680 2320 11 8 12 540 1210 1960 M36 X 3 5 1730 2650 3660 11 4 7 680 1520 2460 M36 X 2 1880 2960 4100 11 4 12 750 1680 2730 13 8 6 890 1990 3230 a in tpi nominal thread diameter in inches threads per inch 13 8 12 1010 2270 3680 b N m newton meters 11 2 6 1180 2640 4290 11 2 12 133...

Page 90: ...Great Plains 411 825M 12 07 2020 83 PL5200 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Hydraulic Diagrams Fold Hydraulics Right Left Wings TP 75097 ...

Page 91: ...PL5200 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Great Plains 411 825M 12 07 2020 84 Fan Hydraulics Bulk Hopper Configuration Fan Hydraulics Row Hopper Configuration TP 71093 TP 71093A ...

Page 92: ...Great Plains 411 825M 12 07 2020 85 PL5200 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Wing Flex Hydraulics Optional Configuration TP 75173 ...

Page 93: ...PL5200 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Great Plains 411 825M 12 07 2020 86 Lift Assist Hydraulics Optional Configuration TP 75052a ...

Page 94: ...Great Plains 411 825M 12 07 2020 87 PL5200 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Hydraulic Drive Hydraulics Optional Configuration TP 75054a ...

Page 95: ...Ground Drive Sprocket or idler tooth count Chain pitch count Direction of chain in motion 74P 36T Range Transmission Upper Drive Range Sprockets 18T 19T 20T 30T and 38T Transmission Sprockets 17T 19T 23T 24T 25T 26T 27T and 28T Upper Drive Sprockets 18T 36T and FIXED A B C A A B B C C 86P 86P 74P TP 71906 ...

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Page 97: ...d and securely attached to planter part before moving or unloading parts Lift Failure Hazard Do not lift on the wings There is a significant risk of hinge failure and lift collapse either will result in major planter and lift equipment damage serious injury and even death Requirement Checklist Read and understand Safety Information on page 2 before beginning to assemble the planter Have at least t...

Page 98: ... even death Proper Equipment Do not use an industrial lift without the proper 3 point hitch equipment attachment Do not attempt to lift the planter center frame from the 3 point hitch in any other manner other than described in this manual Failure to use proper equipment will result in significant damages to the planter and lifting equipment and serious injury and even death Collision Risk Do not ...

Page 99: ... and securely attached to planter part before moving or unloading parts Sharp Object Hazard Opener disks are sharp and may result in injury Wear hand protection when working in this area Crushing Hazard Make sure machine is secure before working on the machine A falling machine can cause severe injury or death Great Plains recommends the planter is hitched to a suitable tractor while installing th...

Page 100: ...draulic system work Do not pinch or damage hydraulic hoses Compromising a closed hydraulic system can cause serious injury or death 1 Beginning on the left side locate where the lift assist left hydraulic cylinder was stored for shipping with zip ties along the center frame Release shipping zip ties 2 Carefully position the hydraulic cylinder 1 into place with the rod end in the lower mount bracke...

Page 101: ...console manual for more information The height switch informs the seed monitoring system if the planter is raised or lowered on planters configured with ground drive On all planters the seed monitoring system only counts seed when the planter is lowered and the drive is activated On hydraulic and electric drive planters the height switch also enables or disables the drive Install Height Switch Kit...

Page 102: ... the electrical wires are clear of moving parts and will not be pinched crushed or otherwise damaged from nearby moving parts If necessary use zip ties to secure the electrical wires in place leave enough slack to allow for machine movement during operation Connect the black wired connector on the sensor to the corresponding black wired connector on the extension harness Connect the green wired co...

Page 103: ... scraper blade 5 on the spacer 4 followed by the right scraper blade 6 5 Fasten the scraper assembly with a flat washer 7 lock washer 8 and nut 9 6 Tight the nut to the correct torque from the Torque Value Chart on page 82 Make sure the disks pivot freely 7 Install the spring 10 by connecting the spring between the disks using the small top holes 8 Remove one or both opener disks to gain access to...

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Page 105: ...al wear such as wear items and ground engaging components including but not limited to disc blades chisel points tires bushings and scrapers repeat repair due to improper diagno sis or improper 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 exces...

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Page 107: ...raulics 86 lift assist wheel offset 38 lift hydraulics 35 M maintenance safety 3 meter pressurization fine tuning 32 P parking 24 planting rate 44 planting rate 32 40 press wheel adjustments 49 centering 49 down pressure 49 stagger 49 R range sprockets 40 row unit down pressure 45 row unit lock up 36 row unit opener disks 47 adjustments 47 disk to disk spacing 47 setting planting depth 47 S scrape...

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