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Spartan

II 

607

Table of Contents

Index

Operation

Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08

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Operation

This  section  covers  general  operating  procedures
and  adjustments  necessary  for  the  best  field
performance  and  results.  Experience,  machine
familiarity,  and  the  following  information  will  lead  to
efficient  operation  and  good  working  habits. Always
operate farm machinery with safety in mind.
Even if drilling conditions rarely change, some items
need periodic adjustment due to normal wear.

Pre

-

Start Checklist

High Pressure Fluid Hazard

Escaping  fluid  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  wear  heavy  gloves  to  check  for

suspected leaks. If injured, seek immediate

medical  attention  from  a  physician  familiar

with this type of injury.

Perform  the  following  steps  before  transporting  the
drill to the field.

Review “

Safety Information

” starting on page 3.

Lubricate  as  indicated  in  “

Maintenance

Schedule

” on page 72.

Check  all  tires  for  proper  inflation.  See  “

Tire

Information

” on page 112.

Check  all  bolts,  pins,  and  fasteners. Torque  as
shown in “

Torque Values Chart

” on page 113.

Check drill for worn or damaged parts. Repair or
replace before going to the field.

Check 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  not

engaged  when  operating  machine  in  the

field. Serious damage can be done to the

implement  if  attempting  to  steer  the

implement  side-to-side  with  caster  locks

engaged.
The caster lock should only be used when

backing onto or transporting on a trailer.

See “

Transport

” on page 69 before going to the

field.

Field Operation

Electrocution Hazard

Machine  is  not  grounded.  At  higher

voltages,  electrocution  can  occur  without

direct  contact. Any  line  voltage  present  on

implement, cart, or tractor can cause severe

injury  or  death.  Keep  clear  of  overhead

power  lines  when  unfolding,  folding,

operating, or transporting the drill.

Equipment Damage Risk

Check  and  adjust  hopper  strap  tension

before and after each material load on the

first day, then daily thereafter. Loose straps

can  result  in  excess  meter  fluctuation  as

hoppers near empty.

Before Planting Checklist

Turn off rear beacon switch, if necessary.

Check all tire pressures (page 112).

Check drill height (page 23).

Make  sure  marker  extension  is  set  correctly
(page 67).

Raise and secure the ladder.

Configure  monitor  for  crop  and  population.  See
monitor manual for details.

Make sure meter doors are secured.

Make sure hoses are fully connected to meters,
towers, and openers.

Set planting depth handles the same (page 57).

Set  down  pressure  springs  the  same  except  in
tracks (page 63).

Check fan operation (page 40).

Check  for  correct  DRIVING/DRIVEN  rate  range
and star shaft (page 56).

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Summary of Contents for SPARTAN II

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 Instructions 166 486M Great Plains OPERATOR S MANUAL MODELS NTA607 2 3275 and NTA607 2 4006 SPARTAN II ...

Page 2: ...tions that were originally ordered 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 Ci...

Page 3: ...g 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 dealership service...

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: ...009F 25 Marker Setup 25 Distance from Center of Gravity 25 Calculations 26 Operation 27 Pre Start Checklist 27 Field Operation 27 Before Planting Checklist 27 Begin Planting 28 End Planting 28 Unfolding and Folding 28 Unfold Fold Hydraulics 28 Unfolding 29 Folding 30 Lowering and Raising 31 Lowering 32 Raising 32 Implement Flex 33 Brake Operation 33 Parking Brake System 34 Hydraulic Brake System 3...

Page 6: ...rials 74 Unloading Procedure 74 Material Clean Out 75 Problem Clean Out 76 Hopper Entry for Maintenance 76 Hydraulics 77 In Line Hydraulic Filter 77 Brakes 77 Air Brake Reservoir Draining 77 Air Brake Filter Cleaning 78 Fan Speed Switch 79 Implement Lift Switch 79 Cart Wheels 80 Cart Wheel Removal 80 Cart Wheel Installation 81 Implement Wheels 81 Gauge Wheel Removal 81 Gauge Wheel Installation 81 ...

Page 7: ...e determined by facing the direction of forward travel Prohibited Use Do not use this machine for any purpose or in any way other than what is described in this manual machine decals or any other information provided with the machine These materials define the intended use of the machine Unauthorized modifications to the machine will relieve the manufacturer of all liability for any resulting inju...

Page 8: ...d Safety at Work Untrained or unauthorized persons are not permitted to use the machine You are responsible for ensuring that the machine is operated and maintained safely Make sure that you and all other persons that operate maintain or work in close proximity with the machine are familiar with the operating and maintenance regulations as well as the corresponding safety instructions in this oper...

Page 9: ...anical 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 not modify the machine Unauthorized modification can result in unsafe conditions that lead to machine damage or personal injury Operation 1 Always stop the tractor put in Park and turn off engine befo...

Page 10: ...2 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 performed with wings raised set the wing tilt locks to the road position 5 Make sure all moving parts have stopped and all system pressure is relieved 6 Relieve hydraulic pressure before disconnecting hydrau...

Page 11: ...a trailer sudden braking can cause a trailer to swerve and upset Reduce speed if trailer is not equipped with brakes Safety Chain 1 Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of towed machinery 2 Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken stretched or damaged 3 Do not use safety chain for towing Safety Lights and Devices 1 Always use safety lighting Slo...

Page 12: ...Great Plains 166 486M 2020 10 08 6 SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Safety Information ...

Page 13: ...on for proper decal 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 Reflectors RedTriangles 833 399C Two red triangles at rear of drill under fluorescent panels Reflectors Fluorescent Pane...

Page 14: ...rame above tires and under ladders Two reflectors one on outside of each light bar at rear of drill White Reflectors S N C1010F 858 877C Two reflectors one on front of cart 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 68812C 68812B 68812C 32472 ...

Page 15: ...One decal on rear beacon decal plate One decal on front of hopper Transport Speed S N C1010F 848 398C On rear beacon decal plate Fan Hazard 848 508C Do not operate or work on machine while fan is moving and exposed S N C1009F One decal on tongue near fan S N C1010F One decal on front of fan 38451 38449A 68811A 31234B 68812F ...

Page 16: ... tongue near hitch Falling Hazard 848 507C Do not stand on or use tires as a step Always use ladder provided Two decals on rear axle above each caster wheel Two decals one on each side of cart frame above tires Two decals one on each gauge wheel arm above tires Flying Debris Hazard 848 510C Avoid flying debris contacting eyes by wearing approved eye protection Two decals one near each lid 68812D 6...

Page 17: ...and their meaning for the machine and any installed options One decal on left side of tongue near hitch Crushing Hazard S N C1009F 848 513C Stay clear of moving parts to avoid injury Do not stand between hitches while tractor is moving Two decals one on end of each wing Pinch Point Hazard 848 514C Do not stand near wings or markers during folding operation S N C1009F Four decals one on front of ea...

Page 18: ...overhanging power lines One decal on front of right hand hopper One decal on left side of tongue near hitch Two decals one on each side of cart frame above tires High Pressure Fluid Hazard 848 517C Relieve pressure in system shut off engine and remove key before repairing adjusting or disconnecting Consult operator manual for service procedures One decal on left side of tongue near hitch 68813B 68...

Page 19: ...each lid Chemicals Hazard 848 520C Chemicals can cause serious burns lung damage and even death Do not work with chemicals without protective face covering to avoid inhalation of fumes and particles S N C6009F One on each hopper near lid S N C6009F One decal on right hand end of rear axle S N C1010F Two decals one near each lid S N C1010F One decal near left caster wheel 68812E 31236D 38452 68812E...

Page 20: ...8 523C Stay clear of moving parts to avoid injury Do not stand between cart and implement while tractor is moving Two decals on rear of cart frame Overhead Crushing Hazard 848 524C Do not stand under wings when folded to avoid crushing hazard Four decals one on bottom front of each wing pivot faces out when wings are folded and one on bottom of each rear wing extension faces out when wings are fol...

Page 21: ...n each side of cylinder lug above wing gauge wheels S N C1010F Four decals one on inside and one on outside of each gauge wheel cylinder mount Falling Hazard 848 527C Always use handrail when climbing ladder or walking on walkboard to avoid risk of falling S N C1009F Two decals one on right hand side of cart frame and on left hand side at ladder S N C1010F One decal on left hand side at top of lad...

Page 22: ...ach wing Crushing Hazard 848 530C To avoid wings unexpectedly falling always use wing locks when wings are not in use Two decals one on each side of center frame Pinch Point Hazard 848 531C Do not reach into folding area when parts are moving S N C1009F On top outside face of cart implement link arms S N C1010F Two decals one on outside of link arms 38227 848 530C REV A 68813B 38645A 68813B ...

Page 23: ...n of grade when machine is parked Chock both sides of tires if grade is undetermined Two decals one on each side of cart frame above tires Tire Pressure 848 498C Inflate tires no more than maximum pressure Two decals one cart frame above each tire Tire Pressure 858 614C drill with brakes Inflate tires no more than maximum pressure 858 660C drill without brakes Inflate tires no more than maximum pr...

Page 24: ...SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Safety Decals Great Plains 166 486M 2020 10 08 17 Two decals one on each gauge wheel arm 68813A ...

Page 25: ...tup Level and align the wings page 57 Calibrate speed sensor Refer to the monitor manual Blow out entire air system to remove condensation Check air flow at each row for evidence of plugging De grease exposed cylinder rods if so protected at last storage Pre Planting Setup Complete this checklist before routine setup Read and understand Safety Information starting on page 3 Check that all working ...

Page 26: ...you 6 Use the jack to lower 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 the tongue 9 Connect the brakes See Electrical Connections starting on page 20 10 Connect hydraulic hoses 11 Install the monitor in the tractor cab and connect all electrical...

Page 27: ...s it is normal for this line to release small amounts of oil even when stored with the connector elevated Low pressure case drain connection 1 Attach the case drain hose to the low pressure drain connection 2 Connect the low pressure motor return hose marked SUMP to a high volume low pressure return port The sump line has a large 2 7 cm diameter quick coupler 3 Connect hydraulic hoses to tractor r...

Page 28: ...The factory default connector is a 19 mm poppet style quick disconnect If this is not compatible with your tractor it may be replaced by an 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 emergency valve 2 on the drill to the tractor 5 Tie the rope to the tr...

Page 29: ... is undetermined Two sets of wheel chocks 4 chocks total are provided to secure the drill when parked Install ahead and behind the cart tires Wedge the chocks 1 tightly under the cart tires Roll Away Hazard If no tractor is hitched or the tractor is not securely parked the drill could roll away after chock removal and cause an accident resulting in death serious injury or substantial property dama...

Page 30: ...red height with the normal range of the hitch relocate the hitch in the tongue bolt holes Sudden Hitch Failure Risk Always have two bolts through two holes on both hitch and tongue Never rely on a single bolt Implement Height and Leveling Implement operating height and level is controlled at several points Front to back level is automatic User adjustment of the lift link is not recommended Center ...

Page 31: ... create a need to use a different tool bar height Check tool bar height in current field conditions 1 Check the tongue height page 23 2 Unfold and lower the implement page 29 3 Pull forward a meter or so to put the openers in the ground 4 Check the tool bar height across the drill 5 If the center section is not at the desired height see Adjusting Tool Bar Height on page 57 6 If wing tool bar heigh...

Page 32: ...ts permissible axle load or its tire load bearing capacity to be exceeded In order for steering capability to be maintained the front axle must bear at least 20 of the tractor s unladen weight By investing some effort in making the calculations you can determine the total weight axle load tire load bearing capacity minimum ballast For this calculation the following data is required Data from the t...

Page 33: ... the tire load bearing capacity of the front and rear wheels can be found in the tire manufacturer s details The front tire load bearing capacity for two wheels is equal to twice the permissible tire load bearing capacity of a single front wheel The rear tire load bearing capacity for two wheels is equal to twice the permissible tire load bearing capacity of a single rear wheel Summary The actual ...

Page 34: ... or replace before going to the field Check that caster locks are not engaged Serious Implement Damage Risk Make sure that caster locks are not engaged when operating machine in the field Serious damage can be done to the implement if attempting to steer the implement side to side with caster locks engaged The caster lock should only be used when backing onto or transporting on a trailer See Trans...

Page 35: ... fold hydraulics have smooth movements and the tractor s hydraulic oil is full Keep away and keep others away when unfolding or folding Electrocution Hazard Contact with power lines can cause severe injury or death Keep clear of overhead power lines when unfolding folding operating or transporting the drill Pinch Point and Crushing Hazards Pinching or crushing at pivot points can result in serious...

Page 36: ...ift the wings off the wing fold lock bars Set the circuit lever to neutral not float to hold wings off locking bars 4 Fully raise the drill page 32 and deploy the wing gauge wheels If the monitor is not turned on use the hydraulics to lift the implement frame slightly at the lock Hold the circuit at extend for a few seconds after the gauge wheels 3 are fully deployed 5 Extend the fold cylinders to...

Page 37: ...t does not appear Fold is already enabled 6 Activate the fold tilt marker circuit to retract the fold cylinders One wing may reach the stop before the other It is common for folding to be slightly unequal 7 Continue to hold the fold circuit in retract until the gauge wheels 4 are completely folded into the transport position 8 When both wings are in contact with the stops hold the fold circuit in ...

Page 38: ...r and keep others away from wings and openers during lowering and raising to avoid serious injury or death Crushing Hazard Without locks center section and wings are held up only by hydraulic pressure and slowly lower over time They may lower more rapidly if the hydraulic system is damaged and hydraulics fail or the lift circuit is set to float or retract To avoid serious injury or death use lift ...

Page 39: ...red may damage openers Backing with openers lowered causes row unit plugging and may cause opener damage Equipment Damage Risk On tractors with electronic timer controls for hydraulic circuits lift timers must be set to no more than 2 seconds longer than needed to fully raise drill To reduce oil heating and system wear do not set for continuous mode 1 Make sure all persons are clear of opener sect...

Page 40: ...eels 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 brakes may not be applied when the air lines are disconnected If there is not enough air pressure in the air reservoir the drill brakes will be released by spring pressure If there is enough air pressure in...

Page 41: ...achine 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 Application and release of tractor brakes applies and releases the brakes on the drill A single hydraulic line 1 connected to the tractor trailer brake port sends hydraulic oil to the emergency valv...

Page 42: ...ake system the brakes will be applied If the button is all the way in when the air lines are removed air pressure will be released from the brake system and the brakes will be released Ladder Falling Hazard Use only the ladder to climb the cart Always face the cart when climbing up or down the ladder Use the hand holds and handrails To avoid serious injury or death from a fall never allow riders o...

Page 43: ...anII 607 Table of Contents Index Operation 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 8 2 1 5 6 7 9 10 11 13 14 15 17 12 38211 ...

Page 44: ...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 falls from the meter flutes 10 into the air streams flowing from inlet manifold to outlet ports Each port is a separate compartment 12 Diverter Seed is distributed evenly from the seed meter s through...

Page 45: ... 38 SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Operation Air System Operation S N C1010F Dual Hopper Double Shoot Air System Single Hopper Air System 13 1 3 2 4 5 6 6 7 8 10 10 11 11 12 12 15 14 9 68820 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 14 9 68821 ...

Page 46: ...calibration and clean out 7 Metering Shaft Sets of flute stars control the flow of seed from the hopper into the air streams 8 Meter Outlet Ports Material falls from the meter flutes into the air streams flowing from inlet manifold to outlet ports Each 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 H...

Page 47: ...improper drain connection Engage the fan circuit lever slowly while observing the fan rpm on the monitor Machine Damage Risk Avoid sudden circuit changes Motor seals may be damaged by rapid starts and stops or by circuit reversals Fan speed is monitored and reported by the monitor but is manually controlled See Air System Adjustments for further information On dual hopper drills operating pressure...

Page 48: ...ot be connected correctly Air moves toward the air box in either rotation direction but reverse spinning airflow is too low to operate the system If the fan is operating properly and at desired rpm and the gate is correctly adjusted but the pressure gauge is out of limits see Magnehelic Gauge on page 110 Fan Speed Adjustments Start with the rpm settings in the table Adjust for your situation Start...

Page 49: ...rills An example of a situation likely to need unequal flow small light seeds in hopper I and dense dry fertilizer in hopper II The need for unequal flows may be observed only during actual field operation as material must be entering the airflow and generating air demand If applying a single material on a single shoot drill Great Plains recommends loading the material into both hoppers and using ...

Page 50: ...ep lid locked closed or during storage locked slightly open Store ladder to discourage access to lid area Keep children away from drill Inhalation Hazards Hoppers are mildly pressurized and air is circulating in the hopper when the fan is running Opening a lid with the fan running can expose you to blowing seed fertilizer and treatment chemicals Even with the fan off adding seed or fertilizer will...

Page 51: ...tions or short term parking For long term storage see Storage on page 84 Seed Meters Meter Doors Each meter box has two meter doors Both meter doors are used for meter clean out The meter doors are closed during transport loading and planting The meter doors may be open slightly in storage to allow drainage of condensation The meter doors need to be closed and sealed tightly during planting Period...

Page 52: ...s removed Each seed rate chart is based on a specific final drive range The ranges are High range for larger seeds and higher seeding rates Low range for smaller seeds and lower seeding rates The metering shaft is driven by the agitator shaft 1 through a pair of gears 2 and 3 The positioning of these gears creates two final drive ranges Changing Final Drive Range Gears 1 Remove the pins 4 from bot...

Page 53: ...o not enter the hopper Inspect the metering shaft more closely from under the meter with the front meter door fully open Compare the metering shaft to the ones below 1 small seed rate metering shaft 2 4 star metering shaft Factory installed 3 3 star metering shaft S N C1009F only 4 2 star metering shaft Changing a Metering Shaft The hopper must be empty for this procedure For S N C1009F If your se...

Page 54: ...ntation on the shaft and on the gears The gears can only be pinned in 2 of the 6 possible ways they can be placed on the shafts 9 Install the pins For S N C1010F If your seeding rates need to be lower select one of the lower rate shafts Replace the standard 4 star metering shaft with a 2 star metering shaft to decrease the seeding rate by approximately 50 to 50 of standard rate For compatible seed...

Page 55: ...brake 3 Make sure the meters are turned off Operate the fan for 30 seconds to empty the primary seed hoses 4 Stop the tractor engine and take the key with you 5 Chock the wheels on the cart 6 Open the cap 1 of the Y fitting 2 mounted on the seed tube of the opener 7 Disconnect the fertilizer hose 3 from the fertilizer tube 4 8 Install the fertilizer hose on the Y fitting Make sure the hose clamp i...

Page 56: ...p to 25 kg cm2 Variable Hitch Load Even if dry ground supports the jack sudden wet weather could result in the jack becoming stuck in mud The implement does not need to be in any particular configuration for material loading Raising it however does reduce the hitch load Check hopper strap tension before every material load and again after material is loaded See page 73 Hopper Configurations Single...

Page 57: ...m for 5290 liter hopper and 2 8m for 2890 liter hopper 10 Open the lid of the hopper to be loaded 11 Check that the strainer is in place Remove any foreign material from the strainer 12 Load seed or dry fertilizer at the open hopper lid 13 Check the strainer periodically for foreign matter Remove any foreign matter from the strainer basket 14 Wipe any grain or foreign matter from the lid seal area...

Page 58: ...go to the calibration confirmation screen once you have finished running the machine calibration 8 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 scale Zero the scale 9 Locate the metering hose 3 at the rear of the drill There is one metering hose for each meter on th...

Page 59: ...ttings If the results are not 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 17 A speed range that falls outside of your desired drill speed range may indicate the need to a Check the calibration procedure again to verify the results b Change a metering shaft See Changing a Metering Shaft on page 46 c Exchange the gears ...

Page 60: ...ering settings enter your desired rate Tap to begin the corresponding hopper s calibration routine 6 From the meter calibration screen make sure that hydraulic flow to the motors is on if using hydraulic motors Enter your desired travel speed You can tap to run one test revolution with the speed selected 7 Tap to run the calibration If the calibration is in the process of running you should see th...

Page 61: ...o the scale Record the weight 15 Go back to the monitor Once the calibration button is pressed to release the collar you should have a new screen appear on the monitor 16 Enter the weight in the box that appears after the calibration button collar is released After this weight is entered a speed range will appear at the bottom of the screen If this speed range includes your desired travel speed ta...

Page 62: ...outputs look correct your machine is prepared to run 21 Stop the engine Take the key with you 22 Rotate the meter calibration handle raise the metering chute and lock into raised position 23 Empty the contents of the calibration bag into the hopper and close the hopper 24 Return the scale and the calibration bag to the tool box ...

Page 63: ...1270 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 00 200 300 200 300 2770 00 Soybeans Select a desired range of kilograms per hectare for your product and use the corresponding star shaft driving driven gear configuration and initial calibration factor f...

Page 64: ...to be set to higher down force in certain conditions 7 Opener Wear page 64 Over time opener disk wear can cause T handle settings to become too shallow Adjusting Tool Bar Height See on page 23 for how to check tool bar height To change the tool bar height add or remove master lift cylinder rod spacers 1 see Lift Cylinder Rod Spacers chart on the following page To change spacers 1 Lift the drill pa...

Page 65: ... center section so some weight needs to be transferred The wing transfer valve controls the amount of weight transferred The wing transfer valve needs an initial setting and possible later adjustment If insufficient weight is transferred the wings run higher than the center section If excess weight is transferred the center runs higher The transport lift lock and cart transfer functions share a hy...

Page 66: ...clockwise 3 Set pressure to at least 7 bar 100 psi 4 Secure the setting with the lock ring Testing Weight Transfer Adjustments 1 Pull forward in the ground Check the opener and coulter penetration Compare the wings to the center section Wing operating height is also affected by a leveling eye bolt adjustment 2 During field operations monitor the coulter and opener depth of the wings and coulter se...

Page 67: ... pressure you can set the bypass valve below 124 bar 1800 psi If you consistently operate the drill with very high weight transfer circuit pressure you may need a bypass valve setting above 124 bar 1800 psi Wing Leveling Eye Bolts Wing tip tool bar height is normally set by the wing lift cylinders These are rephasing cylinders operating as slaves to the center section master lift cylinders The mas...

Page 68: ...e delivers material from hopper I on single hopper or double shoot drills It delivers material from both hopper I and hopper II on single shoot drills No adjustments are necessary Inside scraper 5 Optional inside scraper helps prevent clogging between disk blades See Disk Scraper Adjustments on page 64 Seed firmer 6 The standard seed flap requires no adjustment other than replacement when worn The...

Page 69: ...oulters are factory aligned so that the coulter disk prepares the furrow directly ahead of the opener disks After any coulter or row maintenance check that these components are still aligned Adjust at the coulter mounting clamp on the tool bar Check coulter height again if any adjustments are made In regular or heavy no till conditions adjust opener depth to set the coulter depth to about 13 mm de...

Page 70: ...e drill is already operating at maximum down pressure reduce the coulter depth Down Pressure Spring Down pressure springs normally require no adjustment The factory settings for the down pressure springs are 1 Spring length 32 4 cm 2 Assembly length 56 2 cm In some unusual conditions rows in tire tracks may need to be set heavier Machine Damage Risk Do not use spring lengths shorter than 29 8 cm P...

Page 71: ...nt To adjust disk contact 1 Unfold the implement Install the gauge wheel locks page 72 2 Remove the bolt 1 keeping the opener disk on one side Carefully remove the blade 2 noting how many spacers 3 are outside the disk and inside the disk Do not lose the hub components and spacers 3 To reduce the spacing between the disks move one spacer washer from the inside to the outside of the disk When insta...

Page 72: ... 2 Pull up on the arm 2 3 Engage the wire Opener Depth Set opener seeding depth A by adjusting press wheel height To adjust first raise the openers slightly then lift and slide the T handles 1 Adjust all press wheels to the same height Each increment of the handle adjusts the seeding depth by approximately 3 2 mm The range is approximately 0 to 89 mm seeding depth For more shallow seeding slide T ...

Page 73: ...omatic sequence valve Marker circuits must be fully charged with oil and free of air before operation They come from the factory fully charged and bled Ensure markers have smooth movements and the tractor s hydraulic oil is full before operation Marker Unfold and Fold 1 Clear the area within 4 meters of marker arms on both sides of the drill 2 Carefully move the circuit lever to extend and observe...

Page 74: ...t 2 Set the marker hydraulic circuit to neutral Shut off the tractor 3 Loosen the eye bolt jam nut 2 on the top side of the bracket 4 Turn the adjust nut 3 to change marking force Loosen this nut relax the spring to increase marking force Tighten this nut tension the spring to decrease marking force 5 Tighten the jam nut to secure the new setting If the marker spring force is set too low the marke...

Page 75: ...tted holes Align the guard with the disk edge Tighten the nuts Check marker extension again 2 For a larger change in mark angle the bracket has a choice of small slotted holes on one side Loosen both nuts Remove the bolt on the two hole side Insert the bolt in the alternate hole Align the guard with the disk edge Tighten the nuts Check the marker extension 3 Mark visibility may be enhance by inver...

Page 76: ...quirement Make sure the gauge wheels are in the lowered tucked position when the drill is folded to meet transport clearance requirements that apply to your operations Disable the beacon if it is not required by regulations Transport Checklist Material may be loaded before transport but increases stopping distance increases the need for caution in turns and braking and increases tire and brake wea...

Page 77: ...erious Machine Damage Risk Do not attempt to move 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 handle 90 Make sure the caster lock pin is completely out of the notch 2 on the circular plate Parking Follow these steps when parking the drill for pe...

Page 78: ...the tractor Coil the rope onto the emergency valve c Rotate the shaft in the emergency valve clockwise to apply the brakes 11 If the drill has air brakes a First disconnect the red coded control gladhand This will cause the air reservoir to pressurize the brake system and apply the brakes b Next disconnect the yellow coded supply gladhand c Close the covers on the gladhands d Store the gladhands o...

Page 79: ...ing underneath implement or between openers at wing gaps Opener damage is also possible Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Point Type of Maintenance Frequency Wheel hardware page 112 Check torque Daily Hopper straps page 73 Inspect tension Check for wear and damage Frequently on new drill then periodically Check for wear and damage seasonally Marker tilt bearings page 83 Lubricate grease fittings Ev...

Page 80: ...e maintenance lift lock unfold the implement 1 Raise the unfolded implement 2 Remove the gauge wheel lock channels 1 from the wing lugs and pin to the cylinder rods 2 3 With the implement still fully raised begin folding page 30 just long enough for the center lock cylinder 4 to extend and engage the center lock lug 5 4 Lower the implement Maintenance Lift Unlock 1 Raise the implement 2 Remove the...

Page 81: ...n seeds and components of fertilizers Improper use can seriously injure persons animals plants soil and property Unloading Procedure 1 Unless using an auger for unloading position the drill on a clear flat surface Put the tractor in park If using an auger unloading is a two person operation 2 Shut off the tractor unless using the tractor hydraulics for auger operations 3 Place a tarp or the auger ...

Page 82: ...te Push the meter chute toward the middle of the cart Engage the chute latch If chute door is down the doors in the seed meter could be open Close doors and raise chute before operating drill Material Clean Out Confined Space and Suffocation Hazard A partially full hopper even with no bridging present is a suffocation risk Oxygen levels may be insufficient and or dust levels may be too high for br...

Page 83: ...wash out poke at least one hole down to the meter clean out so that water can flow out Start with a small amount of water and make sure that it appears at the clean out within 15 minutes If not do not add any more water The hopper is not designed to hold water at full capacity Hopper Entry for Maintenance Rapid Suffocation Hazard Encrusted grain may be loose and flowing beneath the crust Any hollo...

Page 84: ...upport the end to minimize fluid loss 5 To disassemble unscrew the end cap of the hydraulic filter Remove the top retaining washer and screen 6 Clean the filter screen with solvent and compressed air or replace if needed 7 When reassembling put the screen into the hydraulic filter Place the retaining washer on top of the hydraulic filter and screw on the end cap 8 Install the hydraulic filter 9 Ac...

Page 85: ...ladder 3 Push the button all the way in to empty the air reservoir This will release the air from the air brake system 5 Carefully remove the retainer ring 4 from the housing Components are under spring pressure Be careful not to lose any of the components Individual parts are not available 6 Remove the cap 5 and O ring 6 7 Remove the outer spring 7 8 Remove the brass washer 8 9 Remove the screen ...

Page 86: ...ments 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 turns seed metering off when the implement is raised The implement lift switch is located on the implement center section upper parallel arm at right rear Adjust the implement lift switch for activation height if Any changes have been made...

Page 87: ...ellow gladhand Close the covers on the gladhands Store the gladhands on the mounting bracket b Locate the button for the shunt valve 4 on the left hand side of the machine near the ladder Push the button all the way in to empty the air reservoir This will release the air from the brake system 7 If the drill has hydraulic brakes a Rotate the shaft in the emergency valve 1 to release the pressure in...

Page 88: ...r the implement so the row units contact the ground 4 Remove the cylinder spacers 1 and raise the gauge wheels 2 5 Stop the tractor engine and take the key with you 6 Chock the cart tires and caster wheels to prevent movement 7 Use correct wheel handling equipment to hold the gauge wheel 8 Remove the wheel hardware 9 Use the wheel handling equipment to remove the wheel Gauge Wheel Installation 1 U...

Page 89: ...e Torque Check the wheel hardware torque daily Use the following staging and order of tightening to ensure proper seating of the wheel against the hub Make a mark A on the wheel as a starting point Tighten the wheel hardware in stages to the specified torque in the order shown Gauge and Caster Wheels Stage 1 175 to 195 N m Stage 2 250 to 290 N m Cart Wheels Stage 1 190 to 210 N m Stage 2 330 to 37...

Page 90: ...ng a single nut can result in nuisance shears Seed Flap Replacement To replace a seed flap 1 use a needle nose pliers or similar tool to grasp the T at the top of the flap Pull up to pull the flap up out of the metal bracket 2 Push a new seed flap down through the metal bracket until the flap snaps into place with the T top resting on top of the bracket If a seed firmer is also installed it may be...

Page 91: ...n do not play If possible store inside for longer life 1 Follow the steps in Parking except for step 6 2 Unload all material in hoppers 3 Raise fold and lock the implement If storing the implement unfolded a Raise and unfold the implement b Install the gauge wheel lock channels c Initiate a fold just until the center lock engages d Lower the implement onto the lock channels e Set all hydraulic rem...

Page 92: ...heck all moving parts for wear or damage Make notes of any parts needing repair or replacement before the next season 8 Set meter doors to slightly open but not wide enough for animals to enter the meters Wire doors in place if needed Do not store the drill with seals compressed 9 Raise and latch the ladders to discourage climbers 10 Clean drill of mud dirt excess oil and grease 11 Apply grease to...

Page 93: ... Electrical Harness Routing Light Harness 1 Harness routed through frame tube 2 Zip tie locations Your machine may have more than those shown Zip ties are attached as needed to secure the harness to the frame 3 Zip ties securing the harness to the cover 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 71544 ...

Page 94: ...frame 3 Harness zip tied to seed hoses running to tower 4 Fan speed connection 5 ECU connection 6 Meter box connection 1 or 2 depending on drill configuration 7 Pressure connection 1 or 2 depending on drill configuration 8 Hopper level connection 1 or 2 depending on drill configuration 9 Lift switch connection 10 Valve connection 11 Manifold valve connection 12 Tower connection 13 Calibration swit...

Page 95: ...7 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Hydraulic Diagrams Cart Hydraulic Hose Routing w Dual Hoppers 1 Hoses routed through frame tube 2 Exit frame tube and routed to fan and meters 3 Hose guide with cover under hoppers 4 Rear bulk head 1 2 3 4 71401 ...

Page 96: ...dex Maintenance Great Plains 166 486M 2020 10 08 89 Cart Hydraulic Hose Routing w Single Hopper 1 Hoses routed through frame tube 2 Exit frame tube and routed to fan and meter 3 Hose guides under hopper 4 Rear bulk head 1 2 3 4 3 71305 ...

Page 97: ... 10 08 90 SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Implement Hydraulic Hose Routing S N C1021F 1 Hose clamp brackets on gauge wheel cylinder mounts 2 Hose clamp brackets on front pull link 3 Hose shield 1 3 1 3 2 71615 ...

Page 98: ...tents Index Maintenance Great Plains 166 486M 2020 10 08 91 Implement Hydraulic Hose Routing S N C1020F 1 Hose clamp brackets on gauge wheel cylinder mounts 2 Hose clamp brackets on front pull link 3 Hose shield 1 3 1 3 2 71463 ...

Page 99: ...Great Plains 166 486M 2020 10 08 92 SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Wing Hydraulics Diagram S N C1021F WR CB WR B WL CB LC B WR R WL R WL B LC R 71673 ...

Page 100: ...I 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Great Plains 166 486M 2020 10 08 93 Lift Hydraulics Diagram S N C1021F 1 5 2 7 3 6 4 8 A C D E F 4 1 2 3 4 2 4 B 8 GWR R GWR B C4 C1 P1 P2 C4 C1 C3 C2 C3 C2 P1 P2 71674 ...

Page 101: ...Great Plains 166 486M 2020 10 08 94 SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Weight Transfer Diagram S N C1021F A B C D E F 1 5 2 7 3 6 4 8 DPV RL WT R DPV P2 2 7 3 6 71677 ...

Page 102: ...Table of Contents Index Maintenance Great Plains 166 486M 2020 10 08 95 Fold WeightTransfer Diagram S N C1010F C1020F WL CB LC B DPV RL DPV P2 WR R WL B WR CB WR B WT R P1A A B C D E F 2 3 6 7 1 5 2 7 3 6 4 8 68837A ...

Page 103: ...ains 166 486M 2020 10 08 96 SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Lock Lift Diagram S N C1010F C1020F 4 8 5 7 6 8 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 2 4 A C D E F B LC R LC B FL R FR R GWR R GWR B GWL R GWL B 698843A ...

Page 104: ...SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Great Plains 166 486M 2020 10 08 97 Dual Hopper Diagram S N C1010F Single Hopper Diagram S N C1010F A C D E F B 68833A A C D E F B 68851A ...

Page 105: ...486M 2020 10 08 98 SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Center Right Wing Diagram S N C1009F Port Functions Port Functions A Implement Lower E B Implement Lift F C G Markers Option D H Markers Option 38344 ...

Page 106: ...SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Great Plains 166 486M 2020 10 08 99 Left Wing Diagram S N C1009F 38345 ...

Page 107: ...Great Plains 166 486M 2020 10 08 100 SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Dual Hopper Diagram S N C1009F 38346 ...

Page 108: ...SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Great Plains 166 486M 2020 10 08 101 Single Hopper Diagram S N C1009F 38347 ...

Page 109: ...Great Plains 166 486M 2020 10 08 102 SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Marker Diagram Option Rear of Cart Front of Cart 38351 ...

Page 110: ...SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Great Plains 166 486M 2020 10 08 103 Hydraulic Brakes Diagram S N C1010F Hydraulic Brakes Diagram S N C1009F 68816 38195 ...

Page 111: ...Great Plains 166 486M 2020 10 08 104 SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Air Brakes Diagram 68818 ...

Page 112: ...rial to reach rows Lower openers 3m before planting is to begin Monitor does not check for blockage during first 5 seconds Lift switch not adjusted correctly failed or not wired correctly Check adjust or replace switch page 77 Monitor disconnected at hitch Connect monitor Planting too little some rows Partial blockage in meter chamber seed hoses towers seed tubes Treat as blockage See No material ...

Page 113: ...eld Adjust marker page 67 Planting too much some rows Dividers damaged or missing in towers Disassemble tower turrets Replace damaged or worn parts Worn damaged flute stars in meter Inspect empty meter from above Remove meter from below and repair Uneven seed depth Excessive field speed Slow down Check monitor for correct maximum field speed Implement not level Check leveling instructions page 57 ...

Page 114: ...ith drill in the ground Clean out and check for damage Failed disk bearings Replace disk bearings Disk blades worn Replace disk blades Scraper worn or damaged Replace scraper Openers product too deep bulldozing Coulters set too deep Raise opener frame page 57 Incorrect press wheel adjustment Readjust press wheel page 65 Front of openers dropping too low in hard or minimum till conditions Coulters ...

Page 115: ...ms Check brakes if problem persists or braking action is insufficient Braking insufficient one wheel Tire under inflated Inflate all tires to specification page 112 Worn brake linings and or drum Service the brakes page 77 Worn or leaking brake chamber Rebuild or replace brake chamber Grease or oil on linings Correct problem causing contamination Service brakes page 77 Brake adjusting rod too shor...

Page 116: ...e 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 supplied by tractor brake line is always too high Maximum allowed hydraulic pressure is 150 bar Air brakes Air pressure to high Minimum required air pressure is 550 kPa Dragging brake One brake adjusted...

Page 117: ...ace 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 pressure port from manifold chamber Alternate high low ports are plugged Winter testing maintenance advisory Gauge readings may be inaccurate or sluggish below 7 C Problem Cause Solution Non zero wi...

Page 118: ...m 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 w brakes 11Lx15 Load F w o brakes 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 Working Width 6 1 m Working Length 9 6 m Working Height 3 2 m Transport Width ...

Page 119: ...000 kg 10 700 kg Single Hopper Full Seed 14 100 kg 14 700 kg Dual Hopper Empty 10 200 kg 10 800 kg Dual Hopper Full Seed and Dry Fertilizer 15 100 kg 15 800 kg a Drill 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 3 18 ply 7 10 bar Implement Tires with...

Page 120: ...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 LQ WSL QRPLQDO WKUHDG GLDPHWHU LQ LQFKHV WKUHDGV SHU LQFK 13 8 12 1010 2270 3680 b N m newton meters 11 2 6 1180 2640 4290 11 2 12 1330 2970 4820 F PP SLWFK ...

Page 121: ...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 a single sprayer tire by the width of drill row spacing Markers Hydraulically operated swing arm markers leave a visible groove to use as a centerline for the next pass These dual markers mount on bo...

Page 122: ...for 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 flat washer 2 on the 3 8 x 1 1 4 inch bolt 3 4 If the scraper blades are not pre assembled position a left hand side scraper 5 behind a right hand side scraper 6 Connect the spring 7 between the scrap...

Page 123: ...ontents 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 Description Part Number Wheel Scraper Assembly 160 466A 38319 ...

Page 124: ... 78244 Gottmadingen compile the technical file Germany established in EC Declare under our sole responsibility that the product Designation of machine Air Seeder Machine type Spartan NTA607 Spartan NTA807 Spartan NTA907 Spartan NTA1007 Valid from serial no GP D 1001J Corresponds to the above mentioned directive The following harmonized standards are applied EN ISO 4254 1 2015 Salina Ks 25 05 2018 ...

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Page 126: ...ar 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 excess of ...

Page 127: ...Great Plains 166 486M 10 08 2020 120 SpartanII 607 Table of Contents Index Warranty ...

Page 128: ...ntrapment hazard 43 49 eye bolt 60 F fan 40 manifold 37 39 operation 40 rpm 41 rpm sensor 37 39 speed 41 speed switch 79 fertilizer tube 37 39 field operation 27 final drive 45 flat bed transport 69 folding 30 frame mounted coulter 61 62 front axle load 26 full flex 33 G gauge wheel 82 cylinder locks 73 gear sets 45 gladhand 22 grease bank 84 grease fittings 83 H hitching 19 hopper 37 39 lid 43 74...

Page 129: ...15 sequence valve 66 shunt valve 21 35 78 shutdown 5 single hopper 49 speed calibration 66 storage 5 84 strainer 43 T T handle 65 tire safety 4 tires load bearing capacity 26 tongue height 23 tool bar height 57 tramline diverter 37 39 tramline kit 114 tramline motors 68 transition 39 transport 69 transport speed 5 U UHMW piston 82 unfolding 29 unloading hopper 74 W waste disposal 5 weight transfer...

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