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Spartan

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Table of Contents

Index

Specifications

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Specifications

Model Information

NTA 607-2-3275

NTA 607-2-4006

Row Spacing

19.1 cm

15.2 cm

Number of Openers

Tractor Requirements

130 kw

Weight

10 200 to 15 200 kg

10 800 to 15 800 kg

Wing Flex

Full Flex - 10° down, unlimited up

Limited Flex - 2.5° down, unlimited up

Spacing at Wing Hinges

Full Flex - 21.6 cm

Limited Flex - 19.1 cm

Full Flex - 21.1 cm

Limited Flex - 15.2 cm

Swath Width

Full Flex - 6.08 m

Limited Flex - 6.0 m

Full Flex - 6.13 m

Limited Flex - 6.0 m

Cart Tires

600/55-26.5 16 ply

Implement Tires

10.0/75-15 14 ply

Hitch Load in Transport

500 to 1590 kg

Hitch to Opener Distance

7.1 m

Hydraulic circuits

3 Closed-Center, 155 bar, 95 liters/min

Dimensions

Field Width

6.1 m

Field Length

9.6 m

Field Height

3.2 m

Transport Width

3.0 m

Transport Length

9.1 m

Transport Height

4.0 m

Transport Clearance

19.1 cm

Capacities

Single Hopper

5280 litre (150 bu)

Dual Hopper

2885 litre (82 bu) each

Openers

Opener Series

07 Series

Opener Down Pressure

30 to 110 kg

Coulter Down Pressure

180 to 250 k

Summary of Contents for SPARTAN II NTA607-2-3275

Page 1: ...ngs 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 Instr...

Page 2: ...red 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 Inform...

Page 3: ...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 wi...

Page 4: ...clude 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 B...

Page 5: ...t Operation Checklist 26 Unfolding and Folding 27 Unfold Fold Hydraulics 27 Unfolding 27 Folding 28 Lowering and Raising 30 Lowering 30 Raising 31 Implement Flex 32 Brake Operation 32 Parking Brake Sy...

Page 6: ...ading Hopper Materials 71 Unloading Procedure 71 Material Clean Out 73 Problem Clean Outs 73 Hopper Entry 74 Fan Speed Switch Adjustment 75 Implement Lift Switch Adjustment 75 Hydraulic Maintenance 76...

Page 7: ...ener row The drill openers are suitable for conventional till and minimum till conditions With optional coulters the drill is suitable for moderate no till conditions Service brakes are operated by ai...

Page 8: ...nical parts for wear before using machine 7 Never wear loose or bulky clothing around machine Use additional safety equipment such as hard hats eye and ear protection safety boots etc as needed 8 Do n...

Page 9: ...Work in a clean dry area 3 Lower the implement Put tractor in Park turn off engine To prevent unauthorized starting remove key before performing maintenance or service work 4 If work must be performe...

Page 10: ...trailer sudden braking can cause a trailer to swerve and upset Reduce speed if trailer is not equipped with brakes Safety Chain 1 Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross...

Page 11: ...hen 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 be...

Page 12: ...r reflectors one on each side of cart frame above tires and at front of ladders Four reflectors one on outside of each caster and one at bottom of each wing pivot faces out when wings are folded Yello...

Page 13: ...frame under each fluorescent panel Shock Hazard S N C1009F One decal on base of beacon is not separately available If missing or damaged replace entire beacon unit Transport Speed S N C1009F 858 533C...

Page 14: ...ard S N C1010F 838 508C Do not operate or work on machine while fan is moving and exposed One decal on front of fan Radar Hazard 848 506C To avoid possible eye injury do not look directly into the fac...

Page 15: ...decals one near each lid Falling Hazard 848 511C Do not ride or allow others to ride on moving machine to avoid risk of falling off Two decals One on right hand side of cart frame and one on left han...

Page 16: ...4C Do not stand near wings during folding operation Four decals one on front of each wing pivot link and on each side of rear parallel arms Pinch Point Hazard S N C1010F 848 514C Do not stand near win...

Page 17: ...ng Consult operator manual for service procedures One decal on left side of tongue near hitch Confined Space Hazard 848 519C Avoid working in confined spaces on the machine without assistance Two deca...

Page 18: ...halation of fumes and particles Two decals one near each lid Two decals one near each caster wheel Entanglement Hazard 848 522C Keep hands away from moving parts when machine is in use One on bottom o...

Page 19: ...nd one on bottom of each rear wing extension faces out when wings are folded Pinch Point Hazard S N C1009F 848 525C Do not stand between wings during folding operation Four decals one on each side of...

Page 20: ...de at ladder Falling Hazard S N C1010F 848 527C Always use handrail when climbing ladder or walking on walkboard to avoid risk of falling One decal on left hand side at top of ladder Crushing Hazard S...

Page 21: ...o not reach into folding area when parts are moving Two decals one on outside of link arms Transport Clearance S N C6009F 848 756C One on front of hopper Rolling Hazard S N C1009F 848 757C To avoid se...

Page 22: ...ssure Two decals one on outside rim of each cart wheel Tire Pressure 858 614C Inflate tires no more than maximum pressure Two decals one on each rim of implement gauge wheel on drills with brakes Tire...

Page 23: ...arting on page 2 Check that all working parts are moving freely bolts are tight and cotter pins are spread Check that all grease fittings are in place and lubricated See Lubrication on page 83 Check t...

Page 24: ...the drill tongue onto the tractor drawbar Secure the hitch with the hitch pin Secure the hitch pin 7 Use the crank to raise the jack foot Remove the pin and jack 8 Store the jack 1 on the inside of th...

Page 25: ...ent damage to the fan motor To allow pressure relief during temperature cycles it is normal for this line to release small amounts of oil even when stored with the connector elevated Low pressure case...

Page 26: ...n appropriate connector or can be adapted to 19 mm male O ring boss ORB or 19 mm female Joint Industry Conference 37 flare JIC Emergency Brake 4 Route the rope from the hairpin 1 on the brake emergenc...

Page 27: ...the machine near the ladder 2 Make sure the button is pulled all the way out 2 Inspect the gladhands before connecting Clean the elastomer seal surfaces 1 Blow debris out of the inlet ports Check the...

Page 28: ...Rolling Hazard To avoid serious injury from free rolling machine use wheel chock blocks to chock tires in direction of grade when machine is parked Chock both sides of tires if grade is undetermined R...

Page 29: ...sistent Seeding Depth Risk Level the frame in the current field conditions Failure to do so may result in the implement not producing the desired results Tongue Height Drill must be unfolded for this...

Page 30: ...r height Tool bar height is set using combinations of the spacer bushings 1 on the rods of the master lift cylinders ahead of the implement center section described on page 58 The wing end tool bar he...

Page 31: ...folding operation check the adjustment of the fold assist counterbalance valve The fold assist counterbalance valve 1 controls the speed of the fold assist cylinders The fold assist counterbalance va...

Page 32: ...ck hydraulic hoses fittings and cylinders for leaks Repair or replace before going to the field Check that caster locks are not engaged Serious Implement Damage Risk Make sure that caster locks are no...

Page 33: ...wing inside rows to dig or drag sideways Machine damage is likely Unfold Fold Hydraulics Part of the unfold fold operation involves the lift circuit To meet highway clearance requirements the wing ga...

Page 34: ...ers are at the same heights 7 Set the fold circuit to float or neutral Folding Fold the drill for moves between fields transporting over public roads parking and storage 1 Make sure markers if install...

Page 35: ...ot float to hold at folded 11 At each wing rotate the orange wing service lock handle 1 until the locking bar 2 is lowered to and held at horizontal in the wing lock lugs 3 The wing service locks are...

Page 36: ...y move in some circumstances Set the tractor brakes Equipment Damage Risk Do not lower while any folding or unfolding operations are under way or partially complete Openers can dig in or drag on the g...

Page 37: ...tend 3 Extend the cylinders until all sections are raised Hold for a few seconds to re phase the cylinders 4 Set the circuit to neutral to temporarily hold the sections at raised Wing Pinch and Crushi...

Page 38: ...wheels On drills with hydraulic brakes the brakes are spring released Drill braking is released shortly after unhitching the drill On drills with air brakes the brakes are spring released The air brak...

Page 39: ...chine Rotate the parking brake handle counterclockwise until there is slack in the parking brake cables Swing the park brake handle in toward the machine to the storage position Hydraulic Brake System...

Page 40: ...air pressure will be released from the brake system and the brakes will be released Transporting the Machine Inadequate Tractor Hazard Using an inadequate tow vehicle can result in loss of control se...

Page 41: ...the machine any further than just off the trailer with the caster lock pins engaged Serious damage could be done to the machine 3 To disengage the caster lock pins lift up on the handle 1 Rotate the h...

Page 42: ...ocked closed or during storage locked slightly open Store ladder to discourage access to lid area Keep children away from drill Blowing Debris and Inhalation Hazards Hoppers are mildly pressurized and...

Page 43: ...ver the opening until the hook 2 is centered on the u bolt 3 2 Open the handle 1 and engage the hook on the u bolt 3 Close the handle for operations or short term parking For long term storage do not...

Page 44: ...Final Drive Ranges Entanglement Hazard Do not operate the machine with meter guards removed The metering shaft is driven by the agitator shaft 1 through a pair of gears 2 3 The positioning of these ge...

Page 45: ...losely from under the meter with the front meter door fully open Compare the metering shaft to the ones illustrated below to determine the configuration 1 small seed rate metering shaft 2 4 star meter...

Page 46: ...For S N C1010F If your seeding rates need to be lower select one of the lower rate shafts Replacing the standard 4 star metering shaft with a 2 star metering shaft decreases the seeding rate by appro...

Page 47: ...animals plants soil and property Take the necessary precautions for handling materials Review the materials safety data sheet MSDS With material present and once used for hazardous fertilizers or see...

Page 48: ...aneous metering avoids weight imbalance and eliminates stopping before the halfway point for meter change over If metering simultaneously set each meter for one half the rate Do not use half the singl...

Page 49: ...id s and latch securely 15 Return the ladder to the storage position Planning Re Loads A level sensor in each hopper reports to the terminal when the hopper is empty An alert occurs when there is 25 l...

Page 50: ...hine calibration 9 Remove the calibration bag and scale from the drill Hang the scale 1 on the hook 2 provided on the right hand front corner of the cart frame Hang the empty calibration bag on the sc...

Page 51: ...t what you need and or you do not want to enter the values manually tap to cancel the settings and start a new calibration run 18 A speed range that falls outside of your desired drill speed range may...

Page 52: ...270 00 265 300 150 300 2610 00 2 12 1 7 30 00 5 33 3 19 60 00 18 105 10 60 230 00 3 12 2 5 30 00 9 60 5 35 73 00 17 80 10 65 150 00 23 135 13 100 300 00 70 200 50 175 620 00 130 250 100 225 1380 00 20...

Page 53: ...ation Great Plains 166 486M 2019 01 29 47 Air System Operation S N C1009F Dual Hopper Double Shoot Air System Single Hopper Air System 11 10 12 13 13 14 9 14 15 38215 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 15 16 17 18 8 4...

Page 54: ...or rate range calibration and clean out 10 Metering Shaft Four optionally two or three sets of flute stars control the flow of seed from the hopper into the air streams 11 Meter Outlet Ports Material...

Page 55: ...dex Operation Great Plains 166 486M 2019 01 29 49 Air System Operation S N C1010F Dual Hopper Double Shoot Air System Single Hopper Air System 13 1 3 2 5 4 5 6 6 7 8 10 10 11 11 12 12 15 14 9 68820 2...

Page 56: ...h port is a separate compartment 9 Diverter Transition Seed is distributed evenly from the seed meter s through hoses to the towers 10 Primary Seed Hose Four single hopper or eight double hopper hoses...

Page 57: ...rts and wear heavy gloves to check for suspected leaks If injured seek immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this type of injury The hydraulic fan supplies the air stream that car...

Page 58: ...air pressure and material delivery velocity 2 On dual hopper drills either single or double shoot there are gates in the manifold page 53 The adjustments control the balance of air flow to each meter...

Page 59: ...st fan speed Fan speed tips Higher fan speeds improve seed distribution but high fan speeds also increase the chance of seed damage and bounce At first adjust fan speed to the high end of the range su...

Page 60: ...e Tuning Start with moderate fan speeds see page 52 balanced manifold air flow 1 Begin field operations Watch for delivery issues that might be remedied by an uneven flow such as blockage pressure ala...

Page 61: ...ulic Bleeding on page 83 Marker Unfold and Fold 1 Clear the area within 4mof marker arms on both sides of the drill 2 Carefully move the circuit lever to extend and observe which marker side is extend...

Page 62: ...ncrease or decrease force at the marker disk The suggested initial marking force is 23 kg For marking forces up to this value use the weighing scale included with the drill to lift the extended marker...

Page 63: ...s by markings stamped in the valve body The screw marked Raise controls the folding speed The screw marked Lower controls unfolding speed Turn the adjustment screws clockwise S to decrease folding unf...

Page 64: ...be level page 62 for this adjustment to accurately set wing gauge wheel height In more challenging conditions increased cart weight transfer page 59 may be required to prevent openers from lifting to...

Page 65: ...uid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin causing serious injury Check all hydraulic lines and fittings before applying pressure Use paper or cardboard not body parts and w...

Page 66: ...e Flow Compensating PFC Systems The weight transfer bypass valve must be adjusted to protect the tractor Do the following procedure Equipment Damage Risk Failure to use the bypass valve on load sensin...

Page 67: ...neutral 3 Lower the drill in a level area of the field Pull forward to put openers in the ground Wing Weight Transfer Adjustment 1 Release the lock ring 1 on the wing transfer valve 2 Adjust the knob...

Page 68: ...s any air in the system the wing heights may not track the center height or each other 2 Make sure the lift system is rephased If the wing cylinders are not tracking the center cylinders rephase the c...

Page 69: ...In regular or heavy no till conditions adjust opener depth to set the coulter depth to about 13mmdeeper than seeding depth In addition to checking depths at setup be sure to check actual seeding resul...

Page 70: ...urrow creating the seed bed Spacers adjust the blades for a clean furrow See Disk Blade Adjustments on page 65 Seed delivery tube 4 standard This tube delivers material from hopper I on single hopper...

Page 71: ...rking in this area 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 spa...

Page 72: ...e seed flap requires no adjustment but may need to be replaced if worn or may need to be shortened if an optional seed firmer is added Seed Lok Firming Wheel An optional Seed Lok firming wheel provide...

Page 73: ...must fit your machine with tramline motors 1 that will shut off the flow of seed to the desired openers To make changes to tramline patterns locate the desired opener numbers on the back of your mach...

Page 74: ...served for the sump line 14 If equipped disconnect the safety chain 15 Unhitch from the tractor Storage Store the drill where children do not play If possible store inside for longer life 1 Unload all...

Page 75: ...uge wheel cylinders settle over time and may result in serious injury or death for anyone working underneath Openers at wing gaps can pinch anyone working between them Opener damage is also possible M...

Page 76: ...Install the gauge wheel lock channels Remove the channels 1 from the wing lugs 2 and pin to the cylinder rods 3 3 With the implement still fully raised begin folding page 28 just long enough for the c...

Page 77: ...age 41 Entrapment and Rapid Suffocation Hazard Never enter a hopper for loading or unloading Possible Chemical Hazard Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous including treatments on seeds and componen...

Page 78: ...all the way down to open the front meter door A small amount of material may fall out when the meter doors are opened Rotate the rear handle 7 all the way to the rear to open the rear meter door 13 Bl...

Page 79: ...or congealed masses too large to exit through the meter see Problem Clean Outs 6 Power wash the interior of the hopper 7 Install the strainer Do not leave the strainer out after wash out Close the li...

Page 80: ...sary Give priority to individuals already trained in confined space operations Designate a leader who will not be the entrant with authority to terminate the activity 3 Protect the team Obtain the nec...

Page 81: ...s while checking adjustments Have another person make sure the tractor is not started and the tractor controls are not moved during the adjustment procedure An implement lift switch 1 on the drill tur...

Page 82: ...minants free of air and fully charged with oil Bleeding Hydraulics Fitting Damage Risk Bleed only at JIC or NPT fittings Avoid bleeding at ORB fittings Never bleed at QD fittings Reasons to bleed the...

Page 83: ...kwise Reverse 3 full turns 3 Unpin the wing fold rod ends 2 Unpin the cart transfer cylinder rod ends 3 Unpin the lock cylinder base end 4 Block up or wire the cylinders so that the free ends may exte...

Page 84: ...sbestos Hazard If you are unable to confirm that you are removing and installing ADR approved parts you may have linings that contain asbestos Some after market brake shoes may contain asbestos and re...

Page 85: ...s to charge the emergency brake accumulator Stop the tractor engine Air Brake Reservoir Draining Before storage or daily in humid operations drain water from the air reservoir tank 1 Draining the air...

Page 86: ...Cart Brake Maintenance Possible Asbestos Hazard If you are unable to confirm that you are removing and installing ADR approved parts you may have linings that contain asbestos Some after market brake...

Page 87: ...m 6 Rotate the tire to check for evidence of excess run out at the braking surface of the drums Repair or replace the drum as necessary 7 Use correct wheel handling equipment to hold the cart wheel 8...

Page 88: ...pin with silicone spray seasonally Marker Maintenance Option Crush and Pinch Hazard Never allow anyone near the drill when folding or unfolding markers Being trapped or hit by a folding or unfolding...

Page 89: ...he tractor hydraulic valve until oil seeps out around the remaining hose fitting and tighten the fitting 5 Fold and unfold markers slowly to work out all air Seed Flap Replacement To replace a seed fl...

Page 90: ...earings with bearing grease Implement Wheel Bearings Clean and pack bearings with bearing grease These hubs also have a grease fitting If grease is added using the grease fitting pump gently and only...

Page 91: ...of Contents Index Maintenance Great Plains 166 486M 2019 01 29 85 Hydraulic Diagrams Fold Weight Transfer Hydraulics S N C1010F WR CB WR B WL CB WT R P1A 1 5 2 7 3 6 4 8 ABC D E F 2 3 4 6 7 8 LC B DPV...

Page 92: ...ins 166 486M 2019 01 29 86 SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Lock Lift Hydraulics S N C1010F 1 5 2 7 3 6 4 8 A C D E F 2 3 4 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 LC R LC B FL R FR R GWR R GWR B GWL R...

Page 93: ...SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Great Plains 166 486M 2019 01 29 87 Dual Hopper Hydraulics S N C1010F Single Hopper Hydraulics S N C1010F A C D E F B A C D E F B...

Page 94: ...486M 2019 01 29 88 SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Center Right Wing Hydraulics S N C1009F Port Functions Port Functions A Implement Lower E B Implement Lift F C G Markers Option D...

Page 95: ...SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Great Plains 166 486M 2019 01 29 89 Left Wing Hydraulics S N C1009F...

Page 96: ...Great Plains 166 486M 2019 01 29 90 SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Dual Hopper Hydraulics S N C1009F...

Page 97: ...SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Great Plains 166 486M 2019 01 29 91 Single Hopper Hydraulics S N C1009F...

Page 98: ...Great Plains 166 486M 2019 01 29 92 SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Marker Hydraulics Option Rear of Cart Front of Cart...

Page 99: ...SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Great Plains 166 486M 2019 01 29 93 Air Brakes Hydraulic Brakes S N C1010F...

Page 100: ...Great Plains 166 486M 2019 01 29 94 SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Hydraulic Brakes S N C1009F...

Page 101: ...eters of planting as it takes some time for material to reach rows Lower openers 3m before planting is to begin Terminal does not check for blockage during first 5 seconds Lift switch not adjusted cor...

Page 102: ...e Excessive pass overlap Irregular shaped field Adjust marker page 55 Planting too much some rows Dividers damaged or missing in towers Disassemble tower turrets Replace damaged or worn parts Worn dam...

Page 103: ...ground Clean out and check for damage Failed disc bearings Replace disc bearings Disc blades worn Replace disc blades Scraper worn or damaged Replace scraper Openers product too deep Bulldozing Coult...

Page 104: ...ing action is insufficient Braking insufficient one wheel Tire under inflated Inflate all tires to specification Worn brake linings and or drum Service the brakes Worn or leaking brake chamber Rebuild...

Page 105: ...lines reversed Reverse air line connections at hitch Hydraulic brakes Drill brake line connected to incorrect always on remote Connect drill brake line to correct remote Hydraulic brakes Pressure supp...

Page 106: ...ce until it reads zero from the tractor driver s viewing position Port ID for troubleshooting 2 Over pressure relief port with plug in place 3 Low pressure port breather or atmospheric pressure 4 High...

Page 107: ...ed Flex 15 2 cm Swath Width Full Flex 6 08 m Limited Flex 6 0 m Full Flex 6 13 m Limited Flex 6 0 m Cart Tires 600 55 26 5 16 ply Implement Tires 10 0 75 15 14 ply Hitch Load in Transport 500 to 1590...

Page 108: ...0 a Includes markers coulters standard flex single shoot 2x13 openers three sets of ballast weights Tire Size Inflation Cart Tires 600 55 26 5 16 ply 2 76 bar Implement Tires with brakes 10 0 75 15 14...

Page 109: ...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...

Page 110: ...trol one row on each side The control solenoids are located in the towers Pre defined and user programmable patterns are available Determine the number of tramline kits needed by dividing the width of...

Page 111: ...or correct re assembly 2 Remove the existing slotted scraper 3 Place a 3 8 inch flat washer 2 on the 3 8 x 1 1 4 inch bolt 3 If a Seed Lok is present place a 3 8 inch lock washer 4 then the 3 8 inch f...

Page 112: ...ntents Index Options Wheel Scraper Optional wheel scrapers are used to help clean the caster wheels The wheel scrapers mount on the caster wheel forks The wheel scrapers require no periodic adjustment...

Page 113: ...tion 26 final range gears 38 flat bed transport 34 folding 28 frame mounted coulter 62 64 full flex 32 G gauge wheel cylinder locks 70 gauge wheels 81 gear sets 38 gladhand 21 grease bank 84 grease fi...

Page 114: ...shunt valve 21 34 80 shutdown 4 single hopper 42 speed calibration 67 storage 4 68 strainer 37 T T handle 66 terminal 17 tire safety 3 tongue height 23 tool bar height 24 58 tramline 104 tramline dive...

Page 115: ...Table of Contents Index...

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