GREAT PLAINS PL5700, Operator'S Manual

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PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Operation
To adjust coulter alignment:
1. Loosen the four bolts (2) that attach the coulter
bracket to the row unit. The holes on the row unit
are slotted for adjustment.
2. Keep the coulter disk vertical while adjusting.
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f the disk cannot be aligned, check that the
spindle is using the same hole location on
each side of the bracket.
3. Tighten four bolts (2) once preferred alignment
has been achieved.
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Seed Firmer (Option)
Sharp Object Hazard
Disks 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 the first year of
planting. The tension screw (1) can be tightened
after the first year, according to your needs. The
seed firmers should provide just enough tension to
push seeds to the bottom of the trench.
Measure the distance from the ground to the head of
the tension screw. This distance should be 4 to 4 1/2
inch (10.2 to 11.4 cm).
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the bolts in the
mounting bracket and select different holes until the
proper measurement is reached.
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Swath Command™ (Option)
The optional Swath Command™ system replaces
the standard 2-section operator-controlled clutches
with clutches under console control. There are 8
sections of clutches for 16-row planters, and 6
sections of clutches for 12-row planters.
The Swath Command system automatically turns off
rows when the row unit enters a non-planting area,
as defined by pre-loaded information, or if the row
enters an area already logged as planted during
previous passes.
Refer to the Swath Command manual for setup and
operation of the system.
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Liquid Fertilizer (Option)
Agricultural Chemical Hazard
Some chemicals will cause serious burns, lung
damage, and death. Avoid contact with skin or
eyes. Avoid prolonged breathing of chemical
fumes. Wear respirator and other protective
equipment as required by chemical
manufacturer. Seek medical assistance
immediately if accident occurs. Know what to
do in case of an accident.
Plugging Risk
Load chemicals just before using. If fertilizer
remains in the tanks for extended periods,
settling of material and system plugging will
occur.
Pump Damage Risk
Always disable the pump drive when not in
use. Do not operate the pump when not
applying material.
The fertilizer rate is independent of the seed rate.
Fertilizer rate is set by a pump dial and a driving
sprocket on a ground drive planter, or console
controlled for hydraulic and IRC planters.
Great Plains recommends checking with your local
agronomist as soil conditions vary. Soil conditions in
your area may need less or more amounts of
fertilizer than represented in the charts in this
manual. In any case, do not exceed 12 gal/acre (112
liter/ha) in furrow.
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