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Great Plains | 411-633M | 10/21/2021

PL5500 Planter

Cover

Index

Table of Contents

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

Intended Use Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

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

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

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

Safety Symbols and Signal Words. . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Observe Safety and Informational Symbols . . 2
Be Aware of Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

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

Machine Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operate Responsibly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Handle Hydraulics with Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Avoid Potential Collision Damage  . . . . . . . . .  3

Chemicals and Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Dispose of Waste Properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Machine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Follow Tire Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Prepare for Performing Maintenance . . . . . . .  4
PTO  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4

Machine Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Use Safety Lights and Devices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Shutdown and Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4

Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Preparation and Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Hitch Planter to Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Planter Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Hydraulic Hose Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Fan Hydraulic Connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11

Planter Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Wheel Adjustment for Leveling. . . . . . . . . . . 12

Speed Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Speed Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Console Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
PTO (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

PTO Tractor Requirements  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
PTO Pump Clearance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Set-Up PTO Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Pre-Start Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Field Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Before Planting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Begin Planting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
End Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16

Seed Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Dickey-john PM300 (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Dickey-john IntelliAg ISO6 (Option) . . . . . . . 17

Cylinder Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Raising/Lowering the Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Raising/Lowering Planter without IRC  . . . . .  17
Raising Planter without IRC . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Lowering Planter without IRC . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Raising/Lowering Planter with IRC . . . . . . . .  19
Raising Planter with IRC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Lowering Planter with IRC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Rephase Lift System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19

Unfolding/Folding Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Unfolding the Planter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Folding the Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Unfolding Wings without IRC . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Folding Wings without IRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Unfolding Wings with IRC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Folding Wings with IRC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23

Tongue Stop Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Height Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Air System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Fan Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Fan Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Fan Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29

Adjusting for Skips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Doubles  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Alternate Skip/Doubles Check . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Furrow Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Fine

Tune Meter Pressurization . . . . . . . . . . 30

Butterfly Valve (Dry Fertilizer). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Loading Hoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Seed Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Seed Meter Setup and Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . 31

Seed Meter Rain Cover  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
Seed Disk Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
Seed Disk Removal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
Seed Inlet Gate Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
Seed Pool Slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
Seed Meter Refill  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34

Seed Meter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Planting Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Seed Monitoring System Setup  . . . . . . . . . .  35
Ground Drive Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Transmission Sprockets (S/N D1053X-). . . .  35

Summary of Contents for PL5500

Page 1: ... 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 Table of Contents Index Original Instructions 411 633M Great Plains OPERATOR MANUAL MODEL PL5500 Front Fold Planter PLANTER ...

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: ...Pump Clearance 13 Set Up PTO Pump 14 Operation 16 Pre Start Checklist 16 Field Operation 16 Before Planting Checklist 16 Begin Planting 16 End Planting 16 Seed Monitoring System 17 Dickey john PM300 Option 17 Dickey john IntelliAg ISO6 Option 17 Cylinder Locks 17 Raising Lowering the Planter 17 Raising Lowering Planter without IRC 17 Raising Planter without IRC 18 Lowering Planter without IRC 19 R...

Page 6: ...Oil and Filter Change 55 Flow Control Valve Adjustment 55 Setting Meter Pressurization 55 Seed Clean Out 56 Meter Clean Out 57 Alternate Meter Clean Out 57 Seed Tube Clean Out 57 Seed Meter Brushes 57 Seed Meter Brush Replacement 58 Seed Disks 60 Cleaning and Storing Seed Disks 60 Side Depth Wheels Maintenance 60 Disk Spreaders and Scrapers 61 Seed Flap Replacement 61 Chain Maintenance 61 Chain Lu...

Page 7: ... Dry Fertilizer System 89 Adjustable Dry Fertilizer Coulter 90 Markers 90 Seed Lubricant 90 Unit Mount Coulter 90 Coulter Mounted Row Cleaner 90 Inside Disk Scrapers 91 Side Depth Wheel Scrapers 91 Gauge Wheel Scrapers 91 Seed Meter Disks 91 Seed Firmer 92 PTO Pump 92 Dickey john PM300 92 Topcon Console System 93 SureForce Hydraulic Option 93 Installation 94 Tongue Installation 94 Press Wheel Inst...

Page 8: ...Record your planter model and serial number on the inside cover of this manual for quick reference Target Group for Operator Manual Simplified Illustrations Illustrations of the machine in the operator manual are shown without protective equipment or with the protective equipment open for better understanding Be sure to observe the safety information and follow the handling instructions in the ope...

Page 9: ... when guards are removed It also alerts against unsafe practices CAUTION indicates a potential hazard which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It also alerts against unsafe practices Before Getting Started Read Machine Information Read this manual in its entirety before attempting to start and operate the machine Do not let anyone operate machine without proper instruction Non G...

Page 10: ...Watch your surroundings at all times Do not operate with nearby bystanders or while anyone makes adjustments or fills the machine Avoid contacting overhead obstructions such as low bridges overpasses and power lines Do not operate near ditches holes steep slopes embankments or other surfaces which may collapse under the machine s weight or tip the machine over Chemicals and Waste Agricultural chem...

Page 11: ...O driven equipment When operating stationary PTO driven equipment always apply the parking brake and place chocks behind wheels Stay clear of and never step over any rotating parts MachineTransport This machine does not meet all local regional or national regulations for transport on a public road Know and comply with your local laws and regulations before transporting your machine Transport only ...

Page 12: ...cal placement When ordering new parts or components also request corresponding safety decals 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 818 055C One reflector at rear of machine Red Reflectors S N D1031X 838 266C One reflector on each bracket...

Page 13: ...hen planter is folded and one on each outside end of folded wings One reflector on each side of hitch Daytime Reflectors S N D1031X 838 267C One reflector on each bracket on outside hopper frames when planter is folded Daytime Reflectors S N D1032X 838 267C One reflector on each bracket on the rear frame above the red reflector 68579 68580A 71227 68579 71260 ...

Page 14: ...818 323C One decal on front of each liquid fertilizer tank High Pressure Hazard 818 339C One decal on right hand side of hitch Falling Hazard 818 398C One on each wheel mount 818 188C Rev C Do Not exceed 20 mph maximum transport speed Loss of vehicle control and or machine can result To Prevent Serious Injury or Death EXCESSIVE SPEED HAZARD WARNING 68580A 68710 68580A 68580 ...

Page 15: ...anual 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 machine Escaping hydraulic fluid can cause serious Review safety instructions with all operators moving chains and sprockets BEFORE servicing...

Page 16: ...ating Driveline Option 858 005C One decal on the PTO hydraulic pump assembly 858 005C All driveline guards tractor and equipment shields in place PTO pump assembly securely attached with torque arm and chain ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DANGER TP 71538 ...

Page 17: ... the tractor wheels as wide as possible for maximum stability 1 Use the jack to raise and lower the planter tongue 2 After hitching the planter to the tractor store the jack on the storage tube on top of planter tongue 3 Secure the planter safety chain to an anchor on the tractor capable of pulling the unit Planter Hitches Hitch Failure Hazard Install the hitch base and assemble the parts as shown...

Page 18: ... injury Hydraulic hoses have color coded handle grips to help when hooking up hoses to tractor outlets Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked with the same color To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit refer to the symbol on the handle grip Hoses with an extended cylinder symbol 1 feed the cylinder base ends Hoses with a retracted cylinder symbol 2 feed the cylinder rod ends ...

Page 19: ...ht remove the two hitch bolts and move the planter hitch to another hole location Make sure to assemble the hitch parts and safety chain according to Planter Hitches on page 10 Wheel Adjustment for Leveling If the target tool bar height cannot be achieved with the frame level relocate the wheel axles in the arms To do so 1 Block up the frame to remove weight from the tires 2 Remove the bolts 1 sec...

Page 20: ...d before or after hitching the planter to the tractor PTOTractor Requirements The PTO pump assembly requires a rear facing ASABE or ASAE Type 1 PTO stub shaft 5 with master shield 6 1 3 8 inch 33 mm 6 spline clockwise rotation as viewed from tractor rear facing forward a live or independent PTO drive system that can be operated with the tractor stationary a fixed or available shaft speed of 540 rp...

Page 21: ...ng maintenance storage and transport the oil cooler may unexpectedly operate 1 Back the tractor into close proximity to the planter within pump hose reach of the PTO shaft The planter may be hitched to the tractor before or after the PTO pump is mounted and secured 2 Turn the tractor off and remove the key 3 Make any necessary adjustment to the tractor drawbar 1 4 Clear the PTO shaft 2 of any pins...

Page 22: ...ery ring terminals quick connections etc for any wear damages rust or corrosion Clean repair and replace as necessary 13 Grasp the positive battery ring terminal a and screw into the positive post terminal using the existing bolt on the corresponding battery post 14 Grasp the negative battery ring terminal a and screw into the negative post terminal using the existing bolt on the corresponding bat...

Page 23: ...and marker disk angle are set correctly page 48 Set up the seed meters for correct seed page 31 Set planting rate See the Material Rate manual Set fertilizer rate if required See the Material Rate manual Check console and observe any diagnostic messages Check chain tension Make sure meter inlet gates are open to chart value See Material Rate manual Make sure hoses are fully connected to meters Clo...

Page 24: ...the two main transport wheel lift cylinder rods will prevent the frame from lowering during transport parking and storage and when completing adjustments and maintenance To install cylinder lock 1 Remove the cylinder lock 1 from storage position shown 2 Place the cylinder lock on the fully raised lift cylinder rod and secure with pin 3 Repeat both steps on the lift hydraulic cylinder on both main ...

Page 25: ...he fully raised lift cylinder rods on both of the main transport wheels and secure with pins Lowering Planter without IRC When the marker valve lever is set to DOWN MARKER ON the fold hydraulics are inactive 1 Move the planter to level even ground 2 Place the tractor in park and or set the park brake 3 Make sure markers if installed are fully folded 4 Set the tractor marker circuit lever to neutra...

Page 26: ...in transport wheels and two on the wing gauge wheels Every 8 to 10 passes rephase the lift cylinders 1 Raise the planter fully 2 Continue to extend tractor lift hydraulic lever for several seconds after the lift cylinders are fully extended 3 When all of the lift cylinders are fully extended briefly retract tractor hydraulic lever to lower the planter by 1 2 inch 13 mm Unfolding Folding Planter Pi...

Page 27: ...end the tractor circuit lift lever to fully lower the outer wing gauge wheels 14 Set the tractor lift circuit lever to neutral 15 Set the tractor marker circuit lever to neutral to prepare to set the marker valve 16 Set the marker valve selector lever to DOWN MARKER ON The fold hydraulics will be inactive Folding Wings without IRC 1 Move the planter to level ground with adequate overhead and side ...

Page 28: ...er to neutral to prepare to set the lift valve 14 Install cylinder locks on the fully raised lift cylinder rods on both of the main transport wheels and secure with pins 15 Set the marker valve selector lever to DOWN MARKER ON The fold hydraulics will be inactive 16 Set the lift valve selector lever REARWARD to deactivate the lift hydraulics on the two wing gauge wheels Unfolding Wings with IRC 1 ...

Page 29: ...the fold cylinders by continuing to extend and hold the tractor circuit fold lever for an additional 30 seconds after the fold cylinders are fully extended 9 Extend the tractor circuit lift lever to extend the lift cylinders until the planter is fully raised 10 Set the tractor circuit lift lever to neutral to hold at a lift 11 If installed remove cylinder locks from the lift cylinder rods 12 When ...

Page 30: ...o return to the MAIN SCREEN 6 On the console on the MAIN SCREEN tap the FOLD SEQUENCE icon 7 On the console on the FOLD SEQUENCE screen tap FOLD icon 8 After tapping the FOLD icon the icon will change to a blue color and it will change slightly in appearance as shown This will indicate the fold hydraulics are active and are ready to be engaged 9 Set the tractor circuit lift lever to neutral 10 Ins...

Page 31: ...ng hooks 1 do not capture the tongue stop correctly adjust the tongue stop 1 Loosen the four bolts 2 2 Adjust the tongue stop 3 up or down as needed 3 Tighten the bolts Height Switch The height switch tells the seed monitoring system if the planter is raised or lowered On all planters the seed monitoring system only counts seed when the planter is lowered and the drive is activated On electric dri...

Page 32: ...auge to report incorrectly shows air direction The hydraulic fan 1 supplies air for meter operation Fan rpm is operator adjusted page 28 normally with the tractor remote hydraulic flow control Dry fertilizer fan operation a manually adjusted butterfly valve 2 is provided at the fan outlet See page 30 for butterfly valve adjustment The center planter frame 3 delivers fan air Separate tubes 4 route ...

Page 33: ... off by the tufted brushes 10 The strip 11 and drop 12 brushes block meter pressure air Seeds passing the drop brush are free to fall into the seed tube The seed tube sensor 13 detects seeds passing and reports to the console Medium size and large seeds are counted individually For smaller seeds the seed sensor acts as a blockage indicator Several rows have a pressure sensor port 14 for the meter ...

Page 34: ...he oil Fan Operation Low Population Risk at Turns Aggressive lift operations and simultaneous marker operations can reduce fan rpm below that needed to pressurize meter disks If seed falls out of cells low population bands will occur shortly after turns Use tractor remote hydraulic valve flow control to set the fan speed Always start the fan with a low flow setting Observe fan rpm with the seed mo...

Page 35: ...lem can be skips caused by empty disk cells If slightly high the problem can be doubles caused by cells with double seed A meter pressurization adjustment may correct either condition If the reported seed population varies from your desired rate by a significant amount perform a furrow check See Furrow Check on page 30 For serious rate variations for which the source of the problem and the solutio...

Page 36: ...essurization During longer passes with fewer distractions 1 Observe the current overall average population from the monitor 2 Adjust the fan speed down in small increments Wait 5 to 10 seconds between adjustments until skips occur population begins falling below target Note the pressure where skips begin 3 Restore the pressure to the initial value at step 1 4 Adjust the fan speed up by small incre...

Page 37: ...e talc and graphite mixes are prohibited Thorough mixing of seed and added lubricant is required Recommended usage For clean seeds other than milo cotton and sunflowers sprinkle one cup per 4 bushels or units 170 ml per 100 liter of seed For milo cotton and sunflowers double the application to one cup or more per 2 bushels or units 335 ml per 100 liter of seed For canola or mustard 1 cup per 30 lb...

Page 38: ...57 for details 5 Make sure the seed meter clamp 1 is aligned with the disk seat 2 6 With the seed cell side facing the meter housing place the new seed disk on the disk seat 7 Rotate the seed meter clamp 1 clockwise 45 to clamp the disk The clamp will seat into the seed disk hub 2 With a new meter or new brushes force the disk into the brushes to position the seed meter clamp The brushes will be t...

Page 39: ...nd place in storage 10 Install the rain covers Seed Inlet Gate Adjustment The seed inlet gate 1 controls the volume of bulk seed at the seed disk The settings vary with crop seed size and seed treatment The gate has settings for row shut off completely closed and clean out wide open The seed rate charts include suggested initial gate settings Refine these settings based on experience and the slope...

Page 40: ...r for any debris that might have caused the bridging Remove the debris from the meter to eliminate the risk of an object lodging in a seed pocket and causing skips Once planting is underway with the seed pools set bridging may occur at or above the seed inlet and cause the meter to run empty An empty meter causes a console Row Failure alarm with a report of the row number Row numbers are counted f...

Page 41: ...system must be set up with a correct row count b correct row spacing c speed calibration and d expected population limits for rate reports and useful alarms See console manual for instructions for your seed monitoring system If you only plant with the factory configuration of the planter you do not need to update row count and spacing If any rows are unused adjust the seed monitoring system setup ...

Page 42: ...aining pins from the sprocket 2 and storage towers 4 Exchange the driving sprocket to match the seed rate chart 5 Install the retaining pins on the sprocket Store and pin the removed sprockets onto the storage towers 6 Reroute the chain and allow S tensioner to tighten chain Transmission Sprockets S N D1054X 1 Select the transmission sprockets for your seed and rate from the Material Rate manual 2...

Page 43: ...ptional unit mount coulters cut remaining trash and begin opening the seed furrow Working depth is set by row depth and a mounting hole selection See on page 42 Opener disks 9 Row unit double disk openers create the seedbed furrow with adjustments for angle and spacing See Opener Disks on page 39 Seed tube with sensor 10 Requires no adjustment Scrapers 11 Optional inside scrapers require no adjust...

Page 44: ...ch row unit This is useful for penetrating hard soil and planting in tire tracks For best results adjust tractor tires so the tires are not ahead of the planter rows Use only enough down pressure to cut the seed trench and maintain proper soil firming over seed Excessive row unit down force will lead to premature wear on row unit components Excessive down force will also cause uneven seed depth To...

Page 45: ... tube is fixed relative to the disks and is not adjusted To adjust seed depth Move the T handle forward A for shallower planting Move the T handle back B or deeper planting Disk Contact Adjustment Opener disk angle and stagger is not adjustable but disk to disk spacing is and may need attention as disks wear Spacers will need to be reset when blades are replaced The ideal spacing causes the blades...

Page 46: ...soil so wheels are held up At the same time keep side depth wheels close to opener disks so openers do not plug with soil or trash Wheels should be out far enough so disks and wheels turn freely To adjust the side depth wheels 1 Raise the planter slightly removing the weight from the side depth wheels 2 Loosen the bolt 1 3 Move the wheel and arm out on the O ring bushing 4 Loosen the pivot bolt 2 ...

Page 47: ...wheels are free to move downward from the normal operating position This system maintains closing pressing action even if the row unit arm is lifted when the disks encounter obstructions Higher press wheel down pressures reduce the down force on the main row unit shank components such as the openers High press wheel settings may require an increase in overall row unit down pressure There are three...

Page 48: ...es and coulter blades are sharp To avoid serious injury wear gloves 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 The best operating depth for coulters is 1 4 in 6 mm above the opener depth The coulters may have originally been set to this depth but coulter and opener blades wear with time and ...

Page 49: ...the bracket Seed Firmer Sharp Object Hazard Disk blades are sharp To avoid serious injury wear gloves when working in this area Keeton Seed Firmer 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 t...

Page 50: ... with a bright light available it is possible to see the fluid level through the tank walls Otherwise it is necessary to have an observer at the tank opening Use the proper liquid fertilizer Move the planter to level ground See the Material Rate manual for rate setting details Set the fertilizer drive sprockets and piston pump rate adjuster according to the rate charts Install the recommended size...

Page 51: ...acturer Seek medical assistance immediately if accident occurs Know what to do in case of an accident Fertilizer rate is controlled by pump rate Consistent delivery across the planter is controlled by orifice size at the row unit drop line points Consistent system operation also requires a correctly adjust relief valve and a well maintained strainer ahead of the pump Great Plains recommends checki...

Page 52: ... ground level Loosen the two hex flange nuts 6 and slide tine arm up or down as needed Tighten the hex flange nuts after adjusting Dry Fertilizer Dry Fertilizer Hopper Loading Agricultural Chemical Hazard Wear protective equipment suitable for the material to be used and the material previously dispensed from the hoppers Avoid contact with skin or eyes Avoid breathing dust Loading fertilizer befor...

Page 53: ...o the new DRIVING and DRIVEN sprocket tooth counts match the seed rate chart 5 Install the retaining pins on the sprockets Store and pin the removed sprockets onto the storage towers 6 Install the chain and engage the idler Transmission Sprockets S N D1053X 1 Select the transmission sprockets for your rate from the charts in the Material Rate manual 2 Loosen the idler 1 and remove the drive chain ...

Page 54: ...pins on the sprockets Store and pin the removed sprockets onto the storage towers Spike Wheel Raised Position Setting the Spike Wheel in raised position requires two people and the planter to be in the raised position 1 Lift slightly on the spike wheel Pull the pin 1 2 Lift spike wheel up and pin in secondary location 2 The spike wheel in the raised position is used to prevent the spike wheel from...

Page 55: ...ker disk When correctly adjusted there is a gap of one row space between passes as measured between centerlines of outside rows Due to the relatively steep arm angles of short markers extension measurements are likely to be incorrect if the main tool bar is not at normal operating height of 26 inches 56 cm The table below provides suggested initial values To adjust marker extension 1 Loosen the nu...

Page 56: ...tend the tractor marker circuit lever until the marker is unfolded or retract the tractor marker circuit lever until the marker is folded Marker Operation with IRC 1 Move the planter to level ground with adequate overhead and side to side clearances for unfolding folding markers 2 Place the tractor in park and or set the park brake While using the console you may tap the HOME icon from almost any ...

Page 57: ...m level ground 2 Fold the markers 3 If equipped with fertilizer flush the system Protect the liquid fertilizer pump against corrosion 4 Raise and fold the planter and secure 5 To prevent rolling block the planter tires securely 6 Turn off the tractor and remove the key 7 Close the tank valves at the fertilizer tanks 8 Set the hydraulic circuits to float to relieve pressure in the lines 9 Disconnec...

Page 58: ...lean the pump following the instructions in the pump manual d Remove any dirt and debris that can hold moisture and cause corrosion 8 Clean the planter of mud dirt excess oil and grease 9 Lubricate all points listed in Lubrication beginning on page 64 10 Apply grease to exposed cylinder rods to prevent rust 11 Inspect the planter for worn or damaged parts Make repairs and service during the off se...

Page 59: ...Great Plains 411 633M 10 21 2021 52 PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Operation ...

Page 60: ...id damage to IRC components do not power wash on or around these components Maintenance Schedule Regular Maintenance After using your planter for several hours check all bolts to be sure they are tight Remove excess slack from chains Clean and use chain lube on all roller chains as needed Maintain proper air pressure in tires Keep disk scrapers properly adjusted Clean planter on a regular basis Re...

Page 61: ... during a single planting operation it is normal for the lift cylinders to become out of phase resulting in uneven raising and lowering of the planter See Rephase Lift System on page 19 for instructions PTO Hydraulic System Hot Surface and Hot Fluid Hazards Assess the tank temperature before adjusting oil level Draining excess hot oil could result in a severe burn If the PTO has been operated rece...

Page 62: ...er replacement oil filters 1 Wait for the oil to cool 2 Place a container under the drain plug 1 of the reservoir with at least a capacity of 7 gallons 26 liters 3 Carefully remove the drain plug 4 Allow several minutes for oil in the filter 2 to drain into and out of the oil reservoir Change filter as required Seat filter per instructions on filter 5 Thread the plug back into the bottom of the re...

Page 63: ...llect seed metered during setup 10 Clear the hitch area of non essential persons 11 Check essential personnel for long hair scarves cords frays loose flaps and anything else that might become entangled 12 Clear the area of dangling or loose wires straps cords and other lines that might become entangled and pull someone in Seed Clean Out Possible Dust and Chemical Fume Hazards Hopper clean out can ...

Page 64: ...he seed inlet gate b Do not put a seed disk back in the meter c Reinstall the rain cover Alternate Meter Clean Out Use a shop vacuum cleaner with a narrow hose nozzle to clean out a meter Close the seed inlet gate Release the disk clamp while holding the seed disk against the meter Tip the top of the disk away from the meter Insert the shop vacuum hose nozzle and remove the seed Open the gate to a...

Page 65: ...Seed Meter Brush Replacement See the parts manual for current brush replacement part numbers Tufted Brush Replacement Fracture Risk Do not tighten the fasteners to normal torque or the plate may fracture 1 Remove and save both bolts 1 and nuts 2 Remove the tufted brush assembly 2 and replace with a new assembly 3 Insert the bolts and start the nuts Carefully tighten each nut just until there is no...

Page 66: ...holder 3 10 Starting with the bottom snap swing the snaps 2 back in place Seed Drop Brush Replacement 1 Insert the flat blade of a large screwdriver into the slots of the brush holder snaps 2 2 Turn each snap clockwise to release the brush holder 3 3 Prepare to catch the drop brush 4 which will fall loose 4 Remove the drop brush 5 Slide the brush holder left and up 6 Position a new drop brush so t...

Page 67: ...low to dry completely before storage Keep original shipping cartons for disk storage Otherwise store on edge not leaning or stacked horizontally on a spindle to eliminate any risk of warps Any seed residue on disks may attract pests Fully enclose dry disks to prevent rodent damage Side Depth Wheels Maintenance Sharp Object Hazard Disk blades are sharp To avoid serious injury wear gloves when worki...

Page 68: ...t outside disk scrapers 5 are formed to the disk blades to help remove any mud Bend or twist the scrapers to fit the blades as necessary After every 200 acres 80 hectares of operation check outside scrapers for proper adjustment and wear Replace the outside scrapers as necessary Seed Flap Replacement To replace a seed flap 1 1 Use a needle nose pliers or similar tool to grasp the T at the top of t...

Page 69: ...ter Drive Chain When performing seasonal checks lower the planter to put the chain at minimum idler spring tension Lift the spring off the idler assembly Check that the idler pivots freely Re attach the spring Markers Equipment Damage Risk Replacing the shear bolt with a higher grade bolt can result in marker damage Shear Bolt Replacement The marker arm is attached to the marker body with a 3 8 x ...

Page 70: ...er clean up instructions 2 Remove the strainer and drain it Drain all lines and tanks completely to prevent freezing damage 3 Flush the pump according to the pump operator manual Fill the pump with RV antifreeze and cap off 4 Wash all spilled fertilizer off the planter Tank Clean Out 1 If the pump has already been filled with RV antifreeze for storage close the pump valve 2 Move the planter to a l...

Page 71: ...terial containers and material safety data sheets 1 Raise the planter 2 Clean out seed or disconnect the drive chain 3 Place a tarp or multiple collection containers under the dry fertilizer meters 4 Remove the applicator hoses from the meters 5 Operate the dry fertilizer ground drive wheel until the hopper is empty 6 For extended storage use a hose and clean water to wash out the hopper meters ho...

Page 72: ...er PTO Pump System PTO Oil Filter and Oil Oil filter should be changed every 150 hours The oil should be changed with each filter change PTO Oil Reservoir Check the level of the oil and fill as necessary PTO Seal Kit Replace seals as needed Refer to the PTO 540 rpm Series Pump Parts Manual available from Prince Manufacturing Corp 71157 Seasonal 20332 Seasonal TP 71537 150 TP 71537 Each Use 34634 6...

Page 73: ...Great Plains 411 633M 10 21 2021 66 PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance Hydraulic Diagrams Lift Hydraulics 68745A ...

Page 74: ...PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance Great Plains 411 633M 10 21 2021 67 IRC Lift Hydraulics 68749B ...

Page 75: ...Great Plains 411 633M 10 21 2021 68 PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance Fold Marker Hydraulics with Dry Fertilizer 1 Marker cylinder 2 Fold cylinder 68731B 1 2 2 1 ...

Page 76: ...PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance Great Plains 411 633M 10 21 2021 69 Fold Marker Hydraulics with Liquid Fertilizer 1 Marker cylinder 2 Fold cylinder 1 2 2 1 71352B ...

Page 77: ...Great Plains 411 633M 10 21 2021 70 PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance Fold Hydraulics with Dry Fertilizer 71201C ...

Page 78: ...PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance Great Plains 411 633M 10 21 2021 71 Fold Hydraulics with Liquid Fertilizer 71353B ...

Page 79: ... PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance Fan Hydraulics PTO Pump System Hydraulics 71224A TP 71559 68689 f e Hydraulic hose connections in fan assembly f e d d c c b a a b Pressure Flow Valve Control with marked ports TP 71570 ...

Page 80: ...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 IRC Fuse Block Decal 1 Is the spacing on the ground correct No Check the ground drive transmission and range sprocket selections Yes Go to step 2 2 Is the reported population 1 2 the actual ...

Page 81: ...curring Causes may include low fan speed seed hose blockage no seed available meter never primed Oversize matter in the seed has caused a bridge at the top of the inlet 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 the see...

Page 82: ...read zero with the fan off inspect the gauge and re zero as needed Port ID for troubleshooting Over pressure relief port 1 with plug in place Low pressure port 2 breather atmospheric pressure High pressure port 3 from manifold chamber Alternate high low ports are plugged Check for chamber and breather line problems before re zero Re zero cannot accurately compensate for leaks and blockages Re zero...

Page 83: ...caling factor in the seed monitoring system to compensate for missed seeds Remember to set this back to 100 for large seeds Seed tube sensor is not counting all seeds Clean the seed tube of graphite and dust buildup with seed tube brush Replace sensors that malfunction Seeds or revolution value in the console setup does not match disk cell count Correct the value in a setup screen or install corre...

Page 84: ...r meter pressurization during end of pass operations Uneven seed spacing Excessive field speed Reduce field speed Unclean seed Use clean seed Damaged seed tube Check seed tubes for damage and replace as needed Row unit disks not turning See Row unit disks not turning freely in this Troubleshooting section Worn or rusted sprockets chain idler or bearings Check and replace any worn or rusted sprocke...

Page 85: ...or excess wear on seed drop brush Check for loose or leaking pressure hose Skips due to debris in disk cells Remove rain covers Inspect and clean out disks Row has blank disk installed Replace with seeding disk Seed sensor obscured Clean out seed tube Seed tube plugged Raise planter expose bottom of seed tube and clean out Low or erratic seed flow Seed meter plugged due to operating with fan shut ...

Page 86: ...d by gauge Increase fan speed Air pressure too low but gauge reading is within range or reading high Inspect the lines from the row units to the sensor chamber for leaks Make sure all non planting rows have blank disks and gates are closed Re zero the gauge with the fan off Check gauge vent line for kinks pinches or plugging Low fan speed meter starvation due to meter pressurization not leaving en...

Page 87: ... pressure with the fan off False alarms or actual seed rate errors due to seed monitoring system setup with incorrect row count spacing or active rows Review planter configuration and seed monitoring system setup See the console manual for instructions for your seed monitoring system Incorrect cell count Replace seed disks with correct disks or reset rate for current disks if within range Doubles ...

Page 88: ...n page 39 Insufficient row unit down force See Row Unit Down Pressure on page 37 Use of incorrectly shaped tire for your conditions Wedge shaped wheels work best on narrow spacings and in wet conditions Round edge wheels work best in wider row spacings and drier conditions Press wheels not compacting soil as desired Planter not level front to rear See Planter Leveling on page 12 Wheel stagger need...

Page 89: ...can flow from one tank to the other If an empty tank is open to the pump the pump will not meter fertilizer Low rate Fertilizer transmission in low range when high range was intended Change sprockets See Material Rate manual Various possible pump issues Refer to the pump manual Low pressure at desired rate Orifice size too large Choose alternate orifice plate size based on charts in Material Rate ...

Page 90: ...use Solution Problem Cause Solution No fertilizer flow all rows Hopper empty Fill hopper Chain missing at one or more drive stages Check all chains No fertilizer flow some rows Hopper plugged Clean out any material clogging discharge port Shaft disconnected Check couplers along final drive shaft No fertilizer flow one row Applicator tube plugged with soil Disconnect hose at top of applicator tube ...

Page 91: ...d pool Oil filter clogged Replace oil filter and oil Oil and Filter Change on page 55 Magnehelic gauge disconnected or sample line s leaking Check air gauge system Magnehelic gauge uncalibrated Re zero See Pressure Gauge Troubleshooting on page 75 Flow control valve failure or malfunction Repair or replace valve Fan seals damaged Repair or replace fan motor Pressure correct on Magnehelic but skips...

Page 92: ...s are weak or poor Clean or replace parts as needed to make a solid connection to the tractor battery Hoses are not properly connected Check the hydraulic hose connections Hydraulic Hose Connection on page 11 Tractor battery is dead PTO pump electrical harness was not disconnected from the tractor battery Unplug the PTO Pump electrical harness whenever the planter is not in use storage or transpor...

Page 93: ...3 5 x 6 Hydraulic Requirements 2 or 3 remotes closed center Weight empty 6400 lb 2903 kg Dimensions Field Width with markers extended 37 ft 6 in 11 4 m Field Width without markers 18 ft 6 in 5 6 m Field Height 4 ft 9 in 1 4 m Field Length 20 ft 6 in 6 2 m Transport Width 9 ft 9 in 3m Transport Height with folded markers 11 ft 6 in 3 5 mm Transport Length 20 ft 8 in 6 3 mm Capacities Seed 3 bu hopp...

Page 94: ...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 mm x pitch nominal thread diameter in mm x thread pitch Torque tolerance 0 15 of torquingvalues Unless otherwise specified use torquevalues listed above 5 8 8 8 10 9 25199 ft lbd ft lb ft lb ft lb ft lb ft lb 5 6 8 12 6...

Page 95: ...ct wheel and fan assembly Fertilizer Orifice Plates To order fertilizer orifice plates use the following part numbers Order one per row unit Ref Description Part Number 1 Single Strap Hitch 403 913A 2 Scharmuller Hitch 403 915A 3 Cat 2 Crossbar Hitch 403 924A 4 Cat 3 Crossbar Hitch 403 920A 71264 3 4 2 1 Description Part Number LIQUID FERTILIZER KIT 427 074A Orifice Size Part Number Port Diameter ...

Page 96: ...he side of the closed furrow behind the press wheel Order one dribbler per row Dry Fertilizer System The dry fertilizer system includes a dry fertilizer hopper mounting kit hoses dry fertilizer air splitter drive contact wheel and fan assembly Description Part Number Liquid Fertilizer Distribution 411 741A Description Part Number Vantage 1 Kit with Fluted Coulter 204 792A Vantage 1 Kit with Turbo ...

Page 97: ... with seeds to reduce excess moisture and static electricity and maximize the performance of seed meters Unit Mount Coulter Coulter Mounted Row Cleaner Description Part Number Adjustable Fertilizer Coulter 204 791A Description Part Number Marker Option 411 604A 71235B 68608 Description Part Number EZEE GLIDE PLUS LUBRICANT 5GAL 821 069C BAYER FLUENCY POWDER CASE QTY 821 074C BAYER FLUENCY POWDER 4...

Page 98: ...298 TP 71905 Description Part Number Blank Disk 0 Cell for row shut off 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 Disk Kit 24 Cell Includes 1 Round Small Medium Large and 1 Flat Large 403 554A Corn 40 Cell Large Flat 817 838C Corn 40 Cell L...

Page 99: ...g System will report the following elements ground speed up to two hopper levels and seed rate at each row unit seed tube Medium and large seeds are individually counted with high accuracy Small seeds such as Milo may be more difficult to sense and instead the seed monitoring system will indicate seed blockage The standard magnetic pickup at the ground drive allows the seed monitoring system to ca...

Page 100: ...t https mytopconnow topconpositioning com and search for XD XD in the search bar SureForce Hydraulic Option With SureForce installed on a machine row depth is monitored and adjusted through hydraulic pressure and a gauge wheel sensor system The system can apply up to 250 pounds of uplift and 650 pounds of down force The system allows for Individual Row Control IRC For more information on SureForce...

Page 101: ...inning on page 66 for connecting the hoses Press Wheel Installation To meet highway clearance requirements press wheel arms and wheels may not be factory installed To install press wheels 1 Remove and save the 1 2 x 1 inch hex bolt and washer 2 at the back of an incomplete row unit 3 Planter Damage Risk There are four bolts at this location Remove only the hex head bolts Do not loosen or remove th...

Page 102: ...lat washers go on the outside of the cylinder lugs and two on the inside on each side of the cylinder rod end 4 Install the other end of the marker cylinder to the planter base lug 11 with a 1 x 2 75 clevis pin 12 and cotter pin 5 Repeat step 1 through step 4 for the other marker 6 Install the valve mounting bracket 1 to the tongue side plates Secure with four 5 16 x 1 1 4 inch hex flange bolts 2 ...

Page 103: ...er 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 87 Make sure the blades pivot freely 7 Install the spring 10 by connecting the spring between the blades using the small top holes 8 Remove one or both opener disk blades to gain access to the opener frame 11 9...

Page 104: ...d ground engaging components includiing but not limited to disc blades chisel points tires bushings and scrapers repeat repair due to improper diagnosis or improper repair by the dealer temporary repairs service call 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 kilo...

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Page 106: ... 54 hydraulics hose connection 11 J jack 10 K Keeton seed firmer 37 43 92 knockout brush 59 L leveling 12 lift hydraulics 66 67 system 19 lift valve 16 18 19 20 21 22 lighting connector 11 liquid fertilizer 82 88 clean out 63 coulter 46 orifice plates 88 pump 45 pump valve 44 45 strainer 63 tank hatch loading 45 tank loading 44 loading seed 30 M machine identification 1 maintenance safety 4 marker...

Page 107: ...aper 41 91 skips 29 speed calibration 12 76 77 speed sensor 12 76 storage 4 51 strip brushes 27 58 T talc 31 tank valve 44 45 T handle 39 tires 87 tongue stop 21 24 25 transmission sprockets 35 transport 51 lock 17 transport speed 4 tufted brushes 27 58 U unfolding 20 unit mount coulter 37 42 V Vantage I coulter 89 W waste disposal 3 wheel adjustment 12 wheel bearings 65 wing hook 21 24 25 wing ho...

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