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3P3025AH

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2019-02-19

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Copyright  2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019  All rights Reserved

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been
taken in the preparation of this manual, Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed
for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to revise and improve its products
as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.

Trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: AccuShot, Max-Chisel, Row-Pro, 

Singulator Plus, Short Disk, Swath Command, Terra-Tine, Ultra-Chisel, and X-Press.

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Nutri-Pro, Seed-Lok, Solid Stand, Terra-Guard, Turbo-Chisel, Turbo-Chopper, Turbo-Max, Turbo-Till, Ultra-Till, Whirlfilter, and Yield-Pro.

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Information.................................................1

Safety Decals ....................................................................5

Introduction...........................................................................13

Description of Unit ...........................................................13

Intended Usage ........................................................13
Models Covered .......................................................13
Document Family .....................................................13
Using This Manual....................................................13
Definitions.................................................................13

Owner Assistance............................................................14
Further Assistance...........................................................14

Preparation and Setup .........................................................15

Post-Delivery/Seasonal Setup.........................................15
Pre-Planting Setup ..........................................................15
Tractor Requirements......................................................15
Hitching to Tractor ...........................................................16

Top Link Adjustments...............................................16
Lower Link Adjustments ...........................................16
First Time Hitch Tracking Alignment ........................17
Hitch Tractor.............................................................17
Hydraulic Hose Connections ....................................18
Protecting Fan Hydraulic Motor Seals......................19
Electrical Hookup .....................................................19
Parking Stands .........................................................20

Leveling the 3P3025AH...................................................20

Center Frame L/R Leveling ......................................20
Wing Leveling...........................................................20
Front-to-Back Leveling .............................................21
Side-to-Side Leveling ...............................................23

Operating Instructions .........................................................24

Pre-Start Checklist...........................................................24
Wing Lock and Wing Flex Option ....................................25

Wing Lock Option .....................................................25
Wing Flex Option......................................................25

Frame Lock Field Functions ............................................26

Models with Wing Lock Option .................................26
Models with Wing Flex Option..................................27

Understanding Gullwing Function....................................29

Gullwinging Of Planters With Lift Assist ...................29
Gullwinging of Planters Without Lift Assist ...............29

Raising/Lowering 3P3025AH...........................................31

Raise/Lower 3-Point (Wing Lock Option) .................31
Raise/Lower 3-Point (Wing Flex Option) ..................31
Raise/Lower 2-Point with Lift Assist .........................31

Folding/Unfolding.............................................................32

3-Point with Wing Flex or Wing Lock .......................33
2-Point Planter with Lift Assist..................................34

Transporting the 3P3025AH............................................35

Transport Checklist ..................................................37

Loading Seed ..................................................................38
Monitor Operation............................................................41

Machines with Ground Drive Row Units...................41
Machines with Hydraulic Drive Row Units................41

Ground Drive Operation ..................................................42
Hydraulic Drive Operation ...............................................42
Air System Operation ......................................................43

Air and Seeding System Overview...........................44
Fan Circuit Operation ...............................................45

Air-Pro Meter Operation ..................................................46

Meter Operation .......................................................46

Field Set-Up Checklists ...................................................47

Field Operation.........................................................48

Lift Assist Lock Channels  ...............................................48
Short-Term Parking .........................................................49
Long-Term Storage .........................................................50

Adjustments..........................................................................51

Adjustment Chart.............................................................51
Setting Seed Rate ...........................................................51

Planting Rate Details, PM400 Monitor .....................52
Planting Rate Details, AI-120 Monitor ......................53

Fan and Adjustment ........................................................53

Fine-Tuning Meter Pressurization ............................55

Fan Speed Switch Adjustment ........................................55
Switch Adjustments, With Lift Assist ...............................56

Gullwing Switch Adjustment.....................................56

Switch Adjustments, Without Lift Assist ..........................57

Gullwing Switch Adjustment.....................................57
Front Seeding Switch Adjustment, Hydraulic Drive 
Row Units Without Lift Assist ...................................58
Rear Seeding Switch Adjustment, Hydraulic Drive Row 
Units With Lift Assist ................................................59

Cylinder Stops on Lift Assist Cylinders ...........................60
Gauge Wheel Functions..................................................60
Gauge Wheel Adjustments..............................................61
Adjusting Ground Drive ...................................................61
Planting on Beds (All Models) .........................................61
25AP Series Row Unit Adjustments ................................62

Row Unit Down Pressure .........................................63
Unit-Mount Row Cleaner Adjustments .....................65

Coulter Adjustments ........................................................66

Summary of Contents for Yield-Pro 3P3025AH

Page 1: ... 3P3025AH 3 Point 30 Foot Stack Fold Row Hopper Yield Pro Planter with Air Pro Seed Meters Read the operator manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Illustrations may show alternate spacings and or optional equipment not supplied with standard unit ...

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: ...ls 19 Electrical Hookup 19 Parking Stands 20 Leveling the 3P3025AH 20 Center Frame L R Leveling 20 Wing Leveling 20 Front to Back Leveling 21 Side to Side Leveling 23 Operating Instructions 24 Pre Start Checklist 24 Wing Lock and Wing Flex Option 25 Wing Lock Option 25 Wing Flex Option 25 Frame Lock Field Functions 26 Models with Wing Lock Option 26 Models with Wing Flex Option 27 Understanding Gu...

Page 4: ...aulic Drive 95 Chain Maintenance 95 Meter Drive Chain 96 Spreaders and Scrapers 96 Row Unit Side Wheels 97 Seed Flap Replacement 97 Bleeding Hydraulics 98 Lubrication 100 Chains Hydraulic Drive Row Units 101 Seed Lubricants 104 Options 106 Appendix A Reference Information 113 Specifications and Capacities 113 Torque Values Chart 115 Dimensions Field 116 Dimensions Transport 117 Hydraulic Diagrams ...

Page 5: ...l purposes cannot be guarded WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert a...

Page 6: ...ith hydraulic systems If an accident occurs seek immediate medical assistance from a physician familiar with this type of injury Use Safety Lights and Devices Slow moving tractors and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads They are difficult to see especially at night Use flashing warning lights and turn signals whenever driving on public roads Use lights and devices prov...

Page 7: ...ing vehicle is rated for and ballasted for the weight of the planter Carry reflectors or flags to mark planter in case of breakdown on the road Do not fold or unfold the planter while the tractor is moving Check for Overhead Lines The planter requires at least 15 feet 4 5 m vertical clearance in transport Contacting overhead electrical lines can introduce lethal voltage levels on planter and tract...

Page 8: ... parts are in good condition and installed properly Remove buildup of grease oil or debris Remove all tools and unused parts from planter before operation Safety At All Times Thoroughly read and understand the instructions in this manual before operation Read all instructions noted on the safety decals Be familiar with all planter functions Operate machinery from the driver s seat only Do not leav...

Page 9: ...ep lights in operating condition Keep all safety decals clean and legible Replace all damaged or missing decals Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer Refer to this section for proper decal placement When ordering new parts or components also request corresponding safety decals Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector 818 055C On center rear face of opener 1 total To install new decals 1 Clean the ar...

Page 10: ...hoppers On the rear face of outboard row hoppers On the rear outside face of the lift assist caster weldments if lift assist present 4 or 6 total Daytime Reflectors 838 267C Placements vary by machine configuration Daytime reflectors are below red reflectors On the rear face of outboard center section hoppers On the rear face of outboard row hoppers On the rear inside face of the lift assist caste...

Page 11: ... tool bars outside ends On the outside and inside faces of the lift assist caster weldments if lift assist present 4 or 8 total Danger Read Manual 848 512C On tongue at hitch 1 total Danger Hitch Crush 818 590C On front face of hitch tube near lower hitch points 2 total Danger Electrocution 838 599C On front face of center frame tie tube left of center 1 total 38505A 38613D 848 512C WARNING Cancer...

Page 12: ... On front face of center frame outer pivot plates 2 total Warning Speed 818 188C On front face of wing flex base tube 1 total 38613D 858 097C To prevent serious injury or death Never unhitch from a folded implement Always unfold and lower parking stands before unhitching from tractor TIP OVER CRUSHING HAZARD DANGER 38613D 38613D 818 188C Rev C Do Not exceed 20 mph maximum transport speed Loss of v...

Page 13: ...ng High Pressure Fluid Hazard 818 437C Option On left face of forward parallel arm mount weldments 2 total Warning Sharp Object 818 525C Option Front face of each row cleaner frame 12 to 32 total 38613D 38612C 38546 818 525C WARNING SHARPOBJECTHAZARD To prevent serious injury or Death from Sharp Objects Keep hands feet hair clothing away from tines DO NOT stand or climb on machine when operating K...

Page 14: ...ntents Index Important Safety Information Warning Pinching or Crushing 818 579C On front face of flex link pivot plates 2 total Warning Fan Hazard 818 632C On left side of mount plate 1 total Warning Moving Chain 818 860C On both sides of transmissions 6 total 38613D 38613D 38613B ...

Page 15: ...face of lift assist caster weldment 0 or 2 total 38612D 38613D WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov Read Owner s Manual before using machine Stand clear when folding and unfolding markers Stand clear when raising and lowering machine Keep all safety shields and devices in place Keep hands feet and clothing away from Never ride on machine Always lower or properly support mach...

Page 16: ...orque Option 585 781C On one side of each gauge wheel fork 4 total 38612C To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage from Improper Tire Inflation or Torquing of Wheel Bolts Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 80 psi Torque wheel bolts to 300 lb ft 848 801C CAUTION 38246 01 858 781C Maxi mum inflation pressure of tires is 40 psi Torque wheel bolts to 90 105 ft lbs To Avoid Inju ry or Ma chine Dam age f r...

Page 17: ...is manual will familiarize you with safety assembly operation adjustments troubleshooting and maintenance Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation The information in this manual is current at printing Some parts may change to assure top performance Definitions The following terms are used throughout this manual Right hand and left hand as used in ...

Page 18: ... __________________________ Serial Number __________________________ Further Assistance Great Plains Manufacturing Inc and your Great Plains dealer want you to be satisfied with your new 3P3025AH 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 manager Make sure th...

Page 19: ...ase exposed cylinder rods if so protected at last storage Pre Planting Setup Complete this checklist before routine setup Read and understand Important Safety Information starting on page 1 Check that all working parts are moving freely bolts are tight and cotter pins are spread Check that all zerks are in place and lubricated See Lubrication on page 100 Check that all safety decals and reflectors...

Page 20: ...unted gauge wheels install stop plate 2 with pin through hole D For planters using a category IV hitch with rear mounted gauge wheels install stop plate 2 with pin through hole E NOTE The stop plate 2 is not used on planters with front mounted gauge wheels Lower Link Adjustments Make a lower link 3 adjustment only if changing the category of hitch or offsetting hitch tractor alignment Altering Hit...

Page 21: ...ck out set screws in until the hitch can be tightened Secure the jam nuts 5 Tighten plate bolts Hitch Tractor Always use a tractor that is equipped with a quick attach hitch Models Without Lift Assist 1 Connect the tractor lift arms to the lower hitch pins Make sure the lower link pins lock securely 2 Front to back leveling is performed in later steps Lift Assist and Front Mounted Gauge Wheel Mode...

Page 22: ...ed handle grips to help you hookup hoses to your tractor outlets Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked with the same color Color Coded Hose Handles To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit refer to the symbol molded into the handle grip Hoses with an extended cylinder symbol feed cylinder base ends Hoses with a retracted cylinder feed rod ends Color Hydraulic Function Black F...

Page 23: ...he case drain hose to the power beyond port 3 Connect the pressure hose for the fan to a tractor remote port 4 Connect fold hoses to suitable tractor remote valves On models without lift assist that have the wing flex option the fold circuit must be capable of continuous flow 5 Connect the lift assist hoses to a tractor remote port 6 If equipped with hydraulic drive row units connect the hydraulic...

Page 24: ... the 3P3025AH Check and adjust level in field conditions on level ground Center Frame L R Leveling Refer to Figure 11 1 Hitch the planter to a tractor page 16 and page 17 2 Raise the planter Unfold the planter page 32 3 Adjust the tractor lift arms so that the center section tool bar is level Wing Leveling Refer to Figure 12 1 Unfold the planter 2 Lower the planter until the wing stop bolt contact...

Page 25: ... must be 75 1 2 inches On 36 TR36 38 TR38 40 and TR40 models the distance must be 73 1 2 inches On models without the wing flex option a slight adjustment on the top link may be required to hold the wing frames level in the planting position Front to Back Leveling For the rows to run level at the designed down force the tool bar must be level with the ground at the desired tool height Perform this...

Page 26: ...r attempt to pin the 3 point top link hook 2 point Planters with Lift Assist and Rear Mounted Gauge Wheels Refer to Figure 17 1 Lower the planter 2 Adjust the rear mounted gauge wheels and lift assist cylinder stops until the a The top of the tool bar is level b The frame is 26 inches above the planting surface 3 Extend the tractor 3 point top link until the top quick hitch hook contacts the top l...

Page 27: ...nevenly from side to side lower the planter 3 The closed ends of the lift assist cylinders are connected to the frame with an eyebolt Measure the length of one of the eyebolts from the center of the eye to the surface of the round tube The distance must be 3 75 inches If the distance is not correct adjust the eyebolt Check the distance of the eyebolt on the other lift assist cylinder and adjust if...

Page 28: ...d Capacities on page 113 Check all bolts pins and fasteners Torque as shown in Torque Values Chart on page 115 Check planter for worn or damaged parts Repair or replace parts before going to the field Check hydraulic hoses fittings and cylinders for leaks Repair or replace before going to the field Perform all beginning of season and daily service items under Maintenance on page 89 High Pressure F...

Page 29: ... that position by installing the inner and outer wing lock pins The outer wing lock pins are installed to lock the fold extension frame and outer wing frame together The inner wing lock pins are installed to hold the wings rigid and protect the fold cylinders Wing Flex Option With the wing flex option wing flex cylinders allow the wings to flex up and down The wing flex cylinders are tied into the...

Page 30: ...ter wing lock pin should always be removed from the storage location and placed in the locking location for field operation This pin locks the outer wing frame and the extension frame together to hold the wing frame level 3 The inner wing lock pin should be removed from the storage location and placed in the frame locking location for field operation This pin holds the wing frame down in the field...

Page 31: ...ways be removed from the storage location and placed in the locking location for field operation This pin locks the outer wing frame and the extension frame together to hold the wing frame level in the field 5 The inner wing lock pin should remain in the storage holder This allows the wing to flex up during field operation 6 The inner wing lock pin should remain in the storage holder This allows t...

Page 32: ...efer to Figure 25 d Up flex motion can also be limited by installing cylinder stops on the wing flex cylinders Install cylinder stops on the wing flex cylinder rods if you do not want the maximum up flex Cylinder Stop Kits 810 423C are available but not supplied with the planter Generally the only reason to limit up flex is to reduce the time for the wings to return from the gullwing position to t...

Page 33: ...ings to raise to the gullwing position As the lift assist cylinders lower the rear of the planter the gullwing switch energizes a solenoid valve and allow the wings to lower to the planting position Gullwinging of Planters Without Lift Assist Automatic Refer to Figure 27 On planter without lift assist the wing flex cylinders must receive their oil from the fold hydraulic circuit to gullwing the pl...

Page 34: ...nually operating the gullwing function the timing is still controlled by the gullwing switch Manual operation does not require continuous live operation of the UNFOLD circuit To gullwing the planter manually when raising 1 Activate the tractor 3 Point lever to raise the planter 2 Activate the unfold hydraulic circuit To gullwing the planter manually when lowering 1 Return the unfold hydraulic circ...

Page 35: ...into 7 pin light connector on the tractor 2 Engage the fold circuit into the unfold position 3 Raise the tractor hitch 4 If the fold circuit is locked into the unfold position the gullwing function will happen automatically when the tractor hitch is raised Raise Lower 2 Point with Lift Assist 1 To raise planter engage the tractor 3 point hitch lift to raise the front of the planter and the lift as...

Page 36: ... or tractor completes a circuit to ground and can result in serious injury or death At higher voltages shock can occur without direct contact Crushing Hazard If the planter is not unfolded all the way a crushing hazard is present Bystanders could be crushed between the folding planter wings and the planter center frame or caught in the folding mechanism To avoid serious injury or death unfold the ...

Page 37: ... storage locations 3 Remove the outer wing lock pins and install them in the storage locations 4 Activate the fold circuit to fold the planter Unfolding Refer to Figure 31 Crushing Hazard If the planter is not unfolded all the way a crushing hazard is present Bystanders could be crushed between the folding planter wings and the planter center frame or caught in the folding mechanism To avoid serio...

Page 38: ...d before wing folding and unfolding or machine damage will occur 1 Completely raise the planter See Raising Lowering 3P3025AH on page 31 2 Remove depth stop spacers on the lift assist cylinders Install the cylinder lockup channels on the lift assist cylinders See Lift Assist Lock Channels on page 48 3 Remove the inner wing lock pins and install them in the storage locations 4 Remove the outer wing...

Page 39: ...3P3025AH on page 31 2 Activate the circuit to unfold the planter 3 Install outer wing lock pins 4 Remove the cylinder lock channels on the lift assist cylinders and install the desired depth stop spacers 5 Lower the planter to allow the wings to lower to their working position The electrical circuit must be connected to allow the wings to lower completely after the planter is unfolded Transporting...

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Page 41: ...iving straight Do not exceed 13 mph 21 km h in turns The weight of the planter can cause under steer and the height of the planter is a tipping hazard Transport Checklist Before transporting the planter check the following items Transport only with a tractor of proper size and adequate ballast See Specifications and Capacities on page 113 Hitch planter securely to tractor See Hitching to Tractor o...

Page 42: ...opper cannot be used for twin row applications or for 15 in 8 1 cm single row spacing applications The 1 6 bu hopper can be used for all applications covered in this manual Refer to Figure 35 1 Hopper lids are held in place by a latch and a hinge 2 Release the latch and allow the gas spring to raise the hopper lid Leave the lid all the way open to prepare the hopper for loading Refer to Figure 35 ...

Page 43: ...protective equipment Use tools See page 105 Refer to Figure 37 6 Pre mix seed and lubricant For clean seeds other than milo cotton and sunflowers sprinkle 1 4 cup of Ezee Glide Plus per bushel or unit 60 ml per 35 liters of seed For milo cotton and sunflowers double the application to 1 2 cup or more per bu or unit 120 ml per 35 liters of seed Population Risk The seed must be properly lubricated s...

Page 44: ...han milo cotton and sunflowers sprinkle 1 4 cup of Ezee Glide Plus per bushel or unit 60 ml per 35 liters of seed For milo cotton and sunflowers double the application to 1 2 cup or more per bu or unit 120 ml per 35 liters of seed Population Risk The seed must be properly lubricated starting with the first seed through the meter If unable to pre mix prior to loading pre mix at least one gallon 4 l...

Page 45: ...nual contain troubleshooting information for apparent planter monitor problems Check both manuals as the focus and content is not identical Machines with Hydraulic Drive Row Units Refer to Figure 41 The DICKEY john monitor operation is described in two separate manuals supplied with your 3P3025AH Planter The manuals are the AI 120 VT Manual and the AI 120 Quick Reference Manual Operations covered ...

Page 46: ...The planter has three hydraulic motors one on the center section and one on each wing The hydraulic motors are connected by chain drives to the drive shafts for the row units The three hydraulic motors are controlled independently A gauge wheel is mounted on each end of the center section and one on both the wing sections One of the gauge wheels is also used to determine the speed of the planter T...

Page 47: ...eed Tube Sensor Figure 45 Butterfly Valve factory set Air Pro Seed Meter Sensor Port Figure 45 Meter Pressurization Air Seed Inlet Shutter Pressure Sensor Lines Row Pressurizing Tube Seed Pool Figure 45 Pressure Sensor Chamber Seed Hopper disc Seed Pocket Cell Magnehelic Pressure Gauge U D F B L R 6 13 3 5 15 14 2 1 4 Figure 44 3P3025AH Air System for Air Pro Seed Metering 38475 7 8 1 6 11 2 7 12 ...

Page 48: ...e the seed sensor detects passage of seeds Medium size and large seeds are counted individually With smaller seeds most are detected allowing the planter monitor to detect stoppages Several rows have a pressure sensor port for the Meter pressurization system A line from each of these rows is connected to a chamber to average the pressures The averaged pressure is reported by a Magnehelic gauge vis...

Page 49: ...an cause oil heating slow lift times If desired pressure cannot be reached or requires unusually high oil flow at low butterfly valve settings chances are the fan is running backwards Reverse the inlet return lines at the hitch Butterfly Valve Refer to Figure 46 This valve is used to balance air flow between planter sections It is set and pinned at the factory and requires no adjustment Fan speed ...

Page 50: ...ock Meter pressurization air Seeds passing the drop brush are free to fall into the seed tube and are detected by the seed sensor Meter Operation 1 Install discs for your crop population range per the Seed Rate Manual and the instructions beginning on page 73 of this manual 2 Open the shutter at planting rows to the recommended initial setting from the Seed Rate charts At unused rows install a bla...

Page 51: ... fan slows to a stop Mechanical Checklist post Hitching Page 3P3025AH unfolded 32 3P3025AH leveled 20 Flex lock pins as desired 25 Wing lock pins as desired 25 3P3025AH Meter Drive Checklist Page Check chain lubrication and slack 95 Calibrate speed sensor pulses with planter lowered a Set check Range and Transmission against rate chart b a Refer to Planter Monitor Manual b Refer to Seed Rate Manua...

Page 52: ...ts 5 Install the lift assist lock channels on the cylinder rods 6 Install the L pins in the lift assist lock channels to keep the lift assist lock channels on the rods 7 Lower the lift circuit Set the circuit to float To remove 1 Raise the hitched planter Leave the tractor hitch and implement lift circuits in neutral 2 Remove the L pins Remove the lift assist lock channels from the cylinder rods 3...

Page 53: ...ng handle Heavy Object Hazard Use the lifting handle The leg could cause injury if you lose control of leg while raising or lowering 6 Remove the clevis pin 7 Lift or lower the stand straight up or down 8 Install the clevis pin Secure with hair pin 9 To park a 3 point model in the raised configuration Lower the 3 point hitch until the planter is supported by stands and row units Set fold circuit t...

Page 54: ... shutters at meters to prevent pest entry to seed hoses Thoroughly clean seed and seed treatment residue from seed meters See Meter Clean Out on page 91 for more information 7 Clean planter of mud dirt excess oil and grease 8 Lubricate all points listed in Maintenance 9 Apply grease to exposed cylinder rods to prevent rust 10 Inspect planter for worn or damaged parts Make repairs and service durin...

Page 55: ...djustment Affects Frame height 21 Planting depth consistency Frame level 20 Planting consistency Setting Seed Rate 51 Summary Refer to Seed Rate Manuala for details Air System 43 Fan Speed 45 Optimal seed distribution Meter Pressurization values from SRMa 53 Consistent seed flow and disc singulation 25AP Row Unit Adjustments Opener Depth 68 Planting depth Row Unit Down Pressure 63 Planting depth u...

Page 56: ...peed calibration must be done prior to first use and re calibration is recommended periodically particularly if soil conditions change 2 Rate disc Selection Refer to the Seed Rate Manual see Document Family on page 13 for the part number of the Seed Rate Manual The Seed Rate Manual has a table of recommended discs discs are specific to crops Some crops have multiple discs available to cover both s...

Page 57: ... adjust Meter pressurization to the developed or suggested value from step 3 6 Rotate ground drive wheel to fill meters Meters are filled when seed begins emerging below two or more openers With fan running put the tractor in Park and set the brakes Walk behind the wings remove several rain covers and check for seed in meters by looking through the clear discs 7 Re check Meter pressurization With ...

Page 58: ...rect and the overall average population is running low or there are gaps upon furrow check the cause may be seeds falling out of disc pockets before delivery to the seed tube Increase Meter pressurization to correct this 13 Doubles If all else is correct and the overall average population is running high or there are double seeds upon furrow check the cause may be two seeds in some disc pockets at...

Page 59: ...ng equal margin against skips and doubles Record this value for future use Fan Speed Switch Adjustment Refer to Figure 53 and Figure 54 A fan speed switch is located in the fan The fan speed switch counts the revolutions of the three mounting screws in the fan To adjust the fan speed switch 1 1 Park the planter on a flat level surface Apply the tractor parking brake Stop the engine and take the ke...

Page 60: ...Great Plains recommends adjusting the gullwing switch for your exact field conditions and planting depth Check the gullwing switch seasonally thereafter or when planting conditions change Also perform this adjustment if the gullwing switch is replaced or dislodged The gullwing switch is located on the lift assist mounting bracket that connects the planter mainframe to the lift assist parallel arms...

Page 61: ...actor parking brake stop the engine and take the key with you 15 Loosen the clamp bolt for the switch cam 16 Carefully rotate the switch cam as necessary 17 Tighten the clamp bolts 18 Test the operation of the gullwing switch again and adjust the switch cam as necessary Switch Adjustments Without Lift Assist Gullwing Switch Adjustment Refer to Figure 57 1 Put the planter in the field position 2 Ra...

Page 62: ...d where the toggle arm is actuated by the lift arms on the tractor When installing adjusting or replacing the seeding switch make sure the cable exit is at the bottom If the cable exit is at the top moisture will accumulate in the seeding switch causing failure 1 Put the planter in the field position 2 Lower the planter to the height at which seed delivery is to begin 3 Apply the tractor parking b...

Page 63: ...he seeding switch is replaced or dislodged The seeding switch is mounted to a mounting bracket using a magnet One of the lift assist arms actuates the toggle arm in the seeding switch When adjusting or replacing the seeding switch make sure the cable exit is at the bottom If the cable is at the top moisture will accumulate in the seeding switch causing failure Refer to Figure 59 1 Lower the plante...

Page 64: ...serve three functions 1 Regardless of meter drive type the gauge wheels each establish the heights of their respective sections A spring loaded yoke assembly provides some flexibility over rocks and uneven ground Adjusting Ground Drive 2 On ground drive models each gauge wheel contributes drive power for its respective row unit mechanisms on 3 drive models these systems are fully independent On hy...

Page 65: ...the 1 5 8 inch deep wall socket over the lock nut and the adjustment nut weldment Turn the center adjustment spool counter clockwise CCW to lower the gauge wheel Turn the center adjustment spool clockwise CW to raise the gauge wheel 3 Lower the planter so that the bottom of the frame is 26 inches 66 cm from the ground or bed level 4 Tighten the lock nut to secure the gauge wheel setting Lower the ...

Page 66: ...ger Standard The press wheels close the furrow gently pressing the soil over the seed to ensure good seed to soil contact for even emergence See Press Wheel Adjustment on page 78 9 Row Unit Lock Up Hole Hole Standard Pins are standard on some models With the row unit raised above level the lock up pin is inserted here See Row Unit Shut Off on page 75 10 Row Cleaner Option Not shown Row cleaners cl...

Page 67: ...ct and needs no adjustment 3 If the wheels are creating a trench into the subsoil down force is too high and needs to be reduced Adjusting Down Force Refer to Figure 69 Row unit springs provide the primary down pressure necessary for row unit discs to open a seed trench The empty weight of the row units themselves contributes about 130 pounds 59 kg of the total force When full of seed another 100 ...

Page 68: ...red the springs will be in tension and will require more effort The extra force required may also damage tools 2 Install lift cylinder locks on a 2 point lift assist model 3 Set tractor hitch circuit to Neutral Put tractor in Park and shut it off 4 Position wrench on the fixed nut near or slightly forward of vertical 5 Pull upper spring link back 6 Move the adjustment cam to the new setting on the...

Page 69: ...Lower the planter to planting height 2 Apply the parking brake stop the engine and take the key with you 3 Measure from the lowest tine on the wheels to the ground Determine the desired new measurement 4 Raise the planter all the way 5 Apply the parking brake stop the engine and take the key with you 6 Install the lift assist lock stops Sharp Object Hazard Wear hand protection when working in this...

Page 70: ...ade when the current or new position causes it to contact the ground during the adjustment Be careful around the front end of row units Row cleaner tines and coulter blades may be sharp To adjust coulter depth 1 Determine the present opener and coulter depths 2 Note which bracket hole the coulter is presently using 3 Determine which new hole will position the coulter closer to the 1 4 inch above d...

Page 71: ... results Operate the planter on some test ground no seed required and verify that the opener blades are in the groove opened by the coulter and that the press wheels are centered over the furrow See Press Wheel Adjustment on page 78 for press wheel alignment Refer to Figure 77 To adjust coulter alignment loosen the four bolts that attach its bracket to the row unit The holes on the row unit are sl...

Page 72: ...r Spacers will need to be reset when blades are replaced The ideal spacing causes the blades to be in contact for approximately one inch If you insert two pieces of paper between the blades they should slide to within zero touching to 1 5 inch 3 8 cm of each other If zero the gap between the blades should not be significantly greater than the thickness of two sheets of paper If the contact region ...

Page 73: ... wheel Check with row units in soil so wheels are held up At the same time keep side gauge wheels close to opener discs so openers do not plug with soil or trash Wheels should be out far enough so discs and wheels turn freely Refer to Figure 83 To adjust side gauge wheels 1 Raise the planter and install lift cylinder locks 2 Loosen hex head bolt Move wheel and arm out on O ring bushing 3 Loosen pi...

Page 74: ...Use Torque Values Chart on page 115 to determine grade of bolt Keep turning hex adjuster and moving wheel arm until the wheel is adjusted properly When satisfied tighten pivot bolt to 110 foot pounds 149 Nm Adjusting Gauge Wheel Scrapers Refer to Figure 85 Scrapers are optional and may be useful in moist or sticky soils that tend to accumulate on gauge wheels and reduce intended planting depth To ...

Page 75: ... Inlet Shutter Adjustment Refer to Figure 87 showing the shutter at setting 3 The seed inlet shutter regulates the volume of bulk seed presented to the seed disc The operating settings vary with crop seed size and treatments The shutter also has settings for row shut off completely closed and clean out wide open The Seed Rate Charts include suggested initial shutter settings See Document Family on...

Page 76: ...ool below the 9 00 o clock position meter horizontal centerline Meter Re Fill Once planting is underway with the seed pools set it is infrequently possible for bridging at or above the inlet to starve the meter of seed An empty meter causes planter monitor Row Failure alarm with a report of the row number Row numbers are counted from the left wing outside row is row 1 Stop and put the tractor in P...

Page 77: ... slightly used brushes when a disc is first clamped it is normal for the disc hub to be flat with the face of the disc seat only on the inlet rear side The disc fully seats as it first turns This condition eases as the brush fibers receive further use Brush Mis Seating Risk Rotate discs forward shortly after disc installation If planting is not anticipated within an hour or two of disc installatio...

Page 78: ...ilting top of disc toward meter slowly remove disc allowing seed to collect in funnel Open shutter to release remaining seed up to wing tube 4 Clean seed from all brushes Clean disc seat in Figure 91 page 73 so that new discs can seat fully Inspect brushes for excess wear and damage See Meter Brush Maintenance on page 92 5 Inspect removed discs for excess wear and damage Set aside any discs requir...

Page 79: ...late Move it to the top position and release the handle into the notch Closing the shutter prevents meter pressurization air from leaking into the bulk seed air system resulting in lower pressures in adjacent rows with risk of skips The shutter also stops seed flow from a row as soon as the meter is empty Bulk seed flow to the row falls to nil as soon as the seed backs up to the air release vent a...

Page 80: ... planter lowered the springs will be in tension and will require more effort The extra force may also damage tools 2 Install lift assist cylinder locks Lower parking stands 3 Set the down pressure spring cam to zero per the instructions on page 64 4 Raise the row unit high enough that the hole for the pin is above the lower parallel arm This can be done in several ways including a use a hoist at t...

Page 81: ...r Lock Up Optional Seed Lok firming wheels provide additional seed to soil contact The wheels are spring loaded and do not require adjusting In some wet and sticky conditions the wheels may accumulate soil To avoid problems associated with this you can lock up the firmers Refer to Figure 100 Which depicts a row unit with discs side depth wheels arms and press wheels removed for illustrative purpos...

Page 82: ...e 79 Press Wheel Down Pressure Handle sets down pressure which may need adjustment for different soil types and field conditions Relax the handle forward in the direction of travel for decreased down pressure Pull the handle back for increased down pressure Press Wheel Stagger The factory stagger setting has been found optimal for residue flow If your conditions appear to require even press wheels...

Page 83: ...s is 4 maximum plow If the conditions in your region appear to require less plow there are two additional settings 2 less plow and 0 no plow To change the plow setting Refer to Figure 104 1 Raise planter and install lift assist lock channels See Raising Lowering 3P3025AH on page 31 2 Remove the bolt lock washer and spacers for the press wheel 3 Remove bolt flat washer and hex nut for casting 4 Pla...

Page 84: ...nge sprocket selections or the population settings on a hydraulic drive unit refer to Population Too Low or Population Too High in Population Troubleshooting Charts on page 83 Yes Go to step 2 2 Is the population reported by the optional planter monitor 1 2 the actual or is the reported population too high by a factor of 2 No Go to step 3 Yes An incorrect row spacing value entered in the planter m...

Page 85: ... Oversize matter in seed has caused a bridge at the top of the inlet Causes may include oversize seed oversize matter in seed excessive or sticky seed treatment No seed arriving from box Causes may include seed run out hopper obstruction If hopper is empty air back flow is also occurring which can reduce Meter pressurization at other rows Actions Actions Actions Actions No action required Continue...

Page 86: ... it reads zero from the tractor driver s viewing position Problem Cause Solution Non zero with fan off Zero drift Re zero per instructions below Gauge reading lower than sensor Relief port plug missing damaged Replace plug Breather line blocked or kinked Clear breather line Leak in sensing line Check line to chamber Gauge damaged Check for loose cover damaged O ring 1 Figure 106 Magnehelic Gauge 2...

Page 87: ...ed past drop zone Static electricity can cause small lightweight seeds to cling to the pocket and not fall out The graphite component of Ezee Glide Plus addresses this issue Increase the amount of Easy Glide Plus and or more thoroughly mix the lubricant into the seed Air pressure too low as confirmed by gauge Increase fan speed or reduce butterfly valve setting Air pressure too low but gauge readi...

Page 88: ...ly on page 13 for the part number of the Seed Rate Manual Two seeds per pocket on the disc doubles due to excess meter pressurization Methodically decrease the Meter pressurization See Fan and Adjustment on page 53 Two seeds per pocket on the disc doubles due to pockets too large for the seed Select a disc with smaller pockets The Meter pressurization is too high as confirmed by gauge Reduce fan s...

Page 89: ...ions Seed run out Due to unequal outlets per box division and if planting across slopes some rows will run out before others Re distribute seed to favor rows that have run out and plan to re fill shortly Mismatch Between Reported and Furrow Population Small seeds example milo are not reliably sensed in the seed tube Run with rain covers in place to minimize ambient light intrusion Use the populati...

Page 90: ...d sprockets or chain idlers Partially plugged row unit seed tube Lift up planter expose bottom of seed tube and clean out Lack of proper seed lubrication on seed See Seed Lubricant on page 108 Uneven seed depth Excessive field speed Reduce field speed Planting conditions too wet Wait until drier weather Incorrect coulter depth setting See coulter manual or set unit mounted coulter Excessive or imp...

Page 91: ...setting See Press Wheel Adjustment on page 78 Insufficient row unit down force See Row Unit Down Pressure on page 63 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 Not level front to rear Check tongue height and top link adjustment wheel stagger needs ad...

Page 92: ...g from a very small hole can be almost invisible Use paper or cardboard not body parts and wear heavy gloves to check for suspected leaks Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin If an accident occurs seek immediate medical assistance from a physician familiar with this type of injury 1 After using your planter for several hours check all bolts to be sure th...

Page 93: ...p with a working diameter of approximately 11 2 to 21 4 inch a hacksawb with fine toothed blade Trim the sump from the funnel Slide the hose fully onto the funnel tip Secure with clamp do not over tighten clamp the funnel wall be crushed The choice of complete system clean out process depends on whether you are using the 817 811C as a container or funnel Seed Clean Out Container 1 Scoop or vacuum ...

Page 94: ...lip center engages a tab on the bottom center of the meter housing 5 Remove the seed page 74 6 Slowly open the seed shutter page 71 to empty the seed up to the slide gate 7 If seed remains in the hopper use the slide gate to control the volume of flow Refer to Figure 109 8 Clean seed from all brushes shop vac recommended 9 Inspect brushes and see page 92 10 Rotate funnel clockwise remove and empty...

Page 95: ... population Finding an occasional cracked seed hung up on a tuft fiber is not uncommon and is not an indicator that brush maintenance is required Merely remove the seed If the strip brushes are worn damaged air pressure regulation may become unstable or require increasing fan speed over time If you find you need to exceed recommended fan rpm ranges the regulated air system may be taking too much a...

Page 96: ...ockwise to release brush holder 2 Prepare to catch drop brush which will fall lose Slide brush holder left and up to free front edge from under washer Remove brush holder 3 Remove used strip brushes from the holder by sliding them downward out of the grooves Refer to Figure 112 4 Insert replacement strip brushes into grooves at holder bottom so that notched ends are at the bottom 5 Check strip bru...

Page 97: ...m to dry completely prior to storage Retain original shipping cartons for disc storage Otherwise store them on edge and not leaning or stacked horizontally on a spindle to eliminate any risk of warps Any seed residue on discs may attract pests Fully enclose dry discs to prevent rodent damage Speed Sensor Gap Ground Drive Refer to Figure 114 1 Raise planter page 31 Rotate ground drive wheel until a...

Page 98: ...ted idlers seasonally Refer to Figure 116 which for clarity greatly exaggerates slack and omits the idlers 1 Measure the span for allowable slack Locate the longest span of each chain usually the span which does not run through the idlers 2 Determine the ideal slack Long chains over 36 inch 91 cm 1 4 inch per foot Vertical short chains 1 4 inch per foot 2 1 cm m Horizontal short chains 1 2 inch pe...

Page 99: ...cs and scrapers 2 With the unit raised check blade spreader for wear Replace spreader if it is 1 2 inch 13 mm wide or narrower To replace remove disc blades drive out roll pins and install new spreader 3 When reinstalling disc blades put two shims between bearing and shank on each blade Tighten bolts 4 Check amount of contact between blades and adjust number of shims as needed Store extra shims on...

Page 100: ...e removed shims from the inside to the outside When installed wheel should turn freely and not hit the arm at the curve Do not add any more shims than necessary 4 Remove side gauge wheel arm from unit Remove bushing from sleeve and check for wear If necessary replace bushing 5 When reinstalling side gauge wheels align tab on hex adjustment with notch in bushing Replace bolt and tighten 6 Adjust si...

Page 101: ...nection Do not loosen an O ring boss ORB connection for bleeding Bleeding at an ORB damages the seal 4 Slowly supply oil to rod end of fold cylinders until oil appears at loosened hose fitting Tighten fitting and completely retract fold cylinders 5 With cylinders completely retracted loosen base end hose fittings at JIC connection 6 Slowly supply oil to base end of fold cylinders until oil appears...

Page 102: ...ase ends 4 Slightly loosen crack a JIC or NPT connection at each cylinder base end Slowly Extend to supply oil from the tractor lift circuit As oil appears at each cracked fitting set the circuit to Neutral and tighten the fitting 5 Fully extend both cylinders Set circuit to Neutral Raise the supports so that the rod end are higher than the base ends 6 Slightly loosen crack a JIC or NPT connection...

Page 103: ... drive section 1 Range chain each section 1 Upper drive each section 1 Drive shaft to meter shaft chain each section 1 Transfer chain center section 17 total chains Type of Lubrication Chain Lube Quantity Coat thoroughly Lubricate chains any time there is a chance of moisture and when being stored at the end of the planting season 50 Multi purpose spray lubricant Multi purpose grease lubricant Mul...

Page 104: ...ughly Lubricate chains any time there is a chance of moisture and when being stored at the end of the planting season Chains Meter Drive 1 chain each meter 16 to 32 total Type of Lubrication Chain Lube Quantity Coat thoroughly Lubricate chains any time there is a chance of moisture and when being stored at the end of the planting season Lift Assist Parallel Arms One zerk each hinge tube four tubes...

Page 105: ...ng 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until Grease emerges Wing Extension Frame Outer Pivots One each wing 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until Grease emerges Wing Extension Frame inner Pivots Two each wing 4 total Grease while wing is folded Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until Grease emerges 50 36153 50 38573 50 38573 ...

Page 106: ...2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Gauge Wheel Suspension 2 zerks each yoke 2 zerks each gauge wheel link 16 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Gauge Wheel Bearings Ground Drive 2 races each spindle 4 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Repack Seasonal Seasonal 34930 38572 25061 ...

Page 107: ...ecommended usage For clean seeds other than milo cotton and sunflowers sprinkle one cup of Ezee Glide Plus Talc per 4 bushels or units 170 ml per 100 liters of seed For milo cotton and sunflowers double the application to one cup or more per 2 bushels or units 335 ml per 100 liters of seed For canola or mustard 1 cup 240 ml per 30 pound 13 6 kg bag is a minimum starting value Mix the seed lubrican...

Page 108: ...t is required by regulation for certain crops in certain regions such as corn and soybean in Canada It is an alternative to Ezee Glide Plus in other locales for large seeds It is not recommended for smaller seeds such as canola and milo Refer to the booklet affixed to the bucket for recommended usage Do not exceed those recommendations as excess amounts adversely affect accurate metering Dust and ...

Page 109: ...point assemblies include spacer shims for alignment adjustment Lift Assist This option is standard on 15 20 and TR30 models Description Initial Order Option Category 3 Narrow and 3 Wide and Category 4 Narrow III N III W IVN Hitch 90 Category 4 Wide IV W shown 91 Description Initial Order Option Lift Assist 96 36095 36111 ...

Page 110: ...figuration is only suitable for planting strictly on flat ground Wing Flex 81 Hydraulic cylinders allow the wings to flex during planting and allow them to gullwing during folding This configuration is suitable for most planting situations For operation see Wing Lock and Wing Flex Option on page 25 For any of the coupling options see pinning requirements at Understanding Gullwing Function on page ...

Page 111: ...ow Mounted Accessories Lock Up Pins If rows are shut off you can reduce unnecessary wear on the unused row units by locking them up Twin row planters include as standard one lock pin per rear row For replacement pins or for other planter models order one per row unit locked up See Row Unit Shut Off on page 75 Description Order Number Ezee Glide Plus Talc Graphite Mix 5 gallon 18 9 liter container ...

Page 112: ...port only single wheel unit mounted row cleaners in alternating left right cleaner hub orientations For operations see Unit Mount Row Cleaner Adjustments on page 65 Stand Alone Row Cleaner Kits Part Number 24TR30 Requires 2 Kits 207 295A 16TR36 16TR38 16TR40 207 296A 1230 1270 2315 207 297A 0836 0838 0840 207 298A 1820 207 299A 1622 207 300A 38565 38566 RH Assembly LH Assembly Center Assembly 3854...

Page 113: ...s 15 inch turbo 4 row 204 173A 6 mounts 15 inch fluted 6 row 204 175A 6 mounts 15 inch turbo 6 row 204 176A 8 mounts 15 inch fluted 8 row 4 twin 204 172A 8 mounts 15 inch turbo 8 row 4 twin 204 174A 12 mounts 15 inch fluted 6 twin 204 552A 12 mounts 15 inch turbo 8 twin 204 553A 16 mounts 15 inch fluted 8 twin 204 551A 16 mounts 15 inch turbo 8 twin 204 554A 18 mounts 15 inch fluted 18 row 204 546...

Page 114: ...adjustment Meter Discs Part No Blank 0 Cell 817 841C Canola 150 Cell 837 148C Canola and Mustard 250 Cell 817 991C Corn 24 Cell Large Flat 817 836C Corn 24 Cell Large Round 817 794C Corn 24 Cell Medium 837 126C Corn 24 Cell Small Round or Flat 817 795C Corn 40 Cell Large Flat 817 838C Corn 40 Cell Large Round 817 796C Corn 40 Cell Medium 837 127C Corn 40 Cell Small Round or Flat 817 797C Cotton 60...

Page 115: ...installed at the same time Order one per row Seed Lok Seed Firmer For operations see Seed Firmer Adjustments on page 77 Keeton Seed Firmer The Keeton seed firmer supports low rate fertilizer delivery For this use a user provisioned liquid fertilizer system must be installed For operations see Seed Firmer Adjustments on page 77 Row Unit Press Wheels The base Yield Pro planter includes a choice of p...

Page 116: ...arwar d Rearwar d Rearwar d Rearwar d Forward Forward Forward Rearwar d Fold Lugs and Stops Wide Wide Wide Narrow Narrow Narrow Narrow Narrow Down Flex Stops None None None None 7 5 10 7 5 None Transport Width 12 1 12 1 12 4 14 11 15 7 16 4 16 4 388 6 cm Working Length Max 178 0 Inches 452 2 cm Working Height 7 Feet 1 Inch 215 9 cm Transport Height 12 Feet 9 Inches 3 89 m with 8 Inches 20 cm Coult...

Page 117: ...3P3025AH Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information Great Plains 411 332M 2019 02 19 Table of Contents Index 113 3P3025AH Twin Row Model ...

Page 118: ...rrow Down Flex Stops None None None None Transport Width 12 1 12 1 12 10 15 2 Working Length Max 155 0 Inches 393 7 cm Working Height 7 Feet 1 Inch 215 9 cm Transport Height 12 Feet 9 Inches 3 89 m with 8 Inches 20 cm Coulter clearance in transport Minimum Tractor hp Requirement 190 190 190 240 Hitch 3 Point Category III Wide or IV wide Category III Narrow Category IV Narrow Tool Bar 7 x 7 x 3 8 I...

Page 119: ... 150 210 M14 X 1 5 99 155 215 9 16 18 105 165 235 M16 X 2 145 225 315 5 8 11 130 205 285 M16 X 1 5 155 240 335 5 8 18 150 230 325 M18 X 2 5 195 310 405 3 4 10 235 360 510 M18 X 1 5 220 350 485 3 4 16 260 405 570 M20 X 2 5 280 440 610 7 8 9 225 585 820 M20 X 1 5 310 650 900 7 8 14 250 640 905 M24 X 3 480 760 1050 1 8 340 875 1230 M24 X 2 525 830 1150 1 12 370 955 1350 M30 X 3 5 960 1510 2100 11 8 7...

Page 120: ... with lift assist 3 4 1 2 Field Frame Width 3P3025AH24TR30 29 ft 7 in 902 cm 3P3025AH 1230 29 ft 5 in 897 cm 3P3025AH 2315 28 ft 8 in 874 cm 3P3025AH 1820 29 ft 7 in 902 cm 3P3025AH 1622 28 ft 9 in 876 cm 3P3025AH 1270 26 ft 6 in 808 cm 3P3025AH16TR36 24 ft 8 in 752 cm 3P3025AH 0838 24 ft 8 in 752 cm 3P3025AH16TR38 24 ft 8 in 752 cm 3P3025AH 0838 24 ft 8 in 752 cm 3P3025AH16TR40 12 ft 10 in 391 cm...

Page 121: ...2 in 224 cm Transport Length with lift assist option 150 in 381 cm 3 4 1 2 Transport Width 3P3025AH24TR30 15 ft 2 in 462 cm 3P3025AH 1230 14 ft 11 in 455 cm 3P3025AH 2315 16 ft 4 in 765 cm 3P3025AH 1820 16 ft 4 in 765 cm 3P3025AH 1622 15 ft 7 in 475 cm 3P3025AH 1270 12 ft 9 in 389 cm 3P3025AH16TR36 12 ft 1 in 368 cm 3P3025AH 0838 12 ft 1 in 368 cm 3P3025AH16TR38 12 ft 1 in 368 cm 3P3025AH 0838 12 ...

Page 122: ...1 332M 2019 02 19 Table of Contents Index 118 3P3025AH Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information Hydraulic Diagrams Planters with Ground Drive Basic Hydraulics 38543 U D F B L R P1 P2 Sump P3 Case Drain ...

Page 123: ...P3025AH Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information Great Plains 411 332M 2019 02 19 Table of Contents Index 119 Fan Fold and Down Flex Hydraulics 38550 U D F B L R P1 Sump Case Drain P2 P3 ...

Page 124: ...ns 411 332M 2019 02 19 Table of Contents Index 120 3P3025AH Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information Fan Fold Down Flex and Lift Assist Hydraulics 38558 U D F B L R P1 P2 Sump P3 Case Drain P5 P4 ...

Page 125: ...Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information Great Plains 411 332M 2019 02 19 Table of Contents Index 121 Lift Hydraulics Option shown in Wing Lock configuration 38596 P1 P2 Sump P3 Case Drain P5 P4 38596 U D F B L R ...

Page 126: ...Great Plains 411 332M 2019 02 19 Table of Contents Index 122 3P3025AH Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information Row Unit Hydraulics for Hydraulic Drive 68079 U D F B L R ...

Page 127: ...art No 411 071A Narrow Two 1 2 Shims Two 1 4 Shims One 1 2 Round Shim One Spacer One 1 2 Shim One 1 4 Shim 1 1 2 Category III Narrow Configuration 38489d Three 1 2 Shims Three 1 4 Shims One 1 2 Round Shim One Spacer 1 1 2 Category III Wide Configuration 38489e Two 1 2 Shims Two 1 4 Shims One 1 2 Round Shim One Spacer One Bushing 2 Category IV Narrow Configuration 38489g Two 1 2 Shims One 1 4 Shims...

Page 128: ...ooth count Chain Pitch count Direction of chain in motion 34T 56P Drive Sprocket Driven Sprocket Range Sprockets 15T 18T 19T or 20T 30T or 38T Transmission Sprockets 17T 19T 2 23T 24T 25T 26T 27T 28T Any combination of sprockets shown in left hand column Upper Drive Sprockets 18T or 36T 22T Final Drive Sprockets 25T 30T A B C D 120P 38539B 164P 38539C 138P 38539A A B C 88P 38539D D Transmission Sp...

Page 129: ...pper Drive Sprockets Transfer Drive Final Drive 38538A 38538B 38538C 38538E 38538F Drive Sprocket Driven Sprocket Range Sprockets 15T 18T 19T or 20T 30T or 38T Transmission Sprockets 17T 19T 2 23T 24T 25T 26T 27T and 28T Any combination of sprockets shown in left hand column Upper Drive Sprockets 18T or 36T 22T Transfer Drive 25T 25T Final Drive Sprocket 25T 30T A B C E F B 104 E 78P A 104P C 94P ...

Page 130: ...nts Index Appendix A Reference Information Chain Routing for Hydraulic Drive The drive chain is driven by a hydraulic motor The drive chain drives the row unit drive shaft Chain tension is controlled through the tensioner sprocket Chain Routing for Hydraulic Drive 68101 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 131: ... Meter Drive Mid type used on 15 Be sure to reconnect idler spring Top chain passes between 2 idlers at mount Top chain passes between 2 idlers at shank 25AP Meter Drive Rear type Be sure to reconnect idler spring Top chain passes between 2 idlers at mount Top chain passes between 2 idlers at shank Legend Sprocket or idler Tooth count Chain Pitch count Direction of chain in motion 34T 56P 19T 19T ...

Page 132: ...sport and Field Safety Risk Mount the module so it is easy to monitor during planting but does not interfere with safe operation of the tractor in the field or on public roads Planter Monitor Quick Start The PM400 factory defaults need to be changed to the row configuration of a 3P3025AH planter the speed sensing used on all models and may need to be changed to metric mode Pages 128 through 136 de...

Page 133: ...re preferred 1 Press the DISPLAY SERVICE key 2 If the icon pair at the lower left is metric mode is already set Skip to step 7 Refer to Figure 127 3 Press the Down Arrow key twice to highlight the Units icon 4 Press the ENTER key to modify the Units 5 Press either the Up or Down Arrow or to change the large E to an M as shown in Figure 127 6 Press the ENTER key to save this change Set 3P3025AH Row...

Page 134: ...lect the digits to modify Use the Up or Down Arrow keys or to increment or decrement Change the row spacing to the value for your planter model 70 cm 3P3025AH swath 5 60 is automatically calculated 14 Press the ENTER key to save the corrected row spacing Row Setup The planter row setup defaults to the number of rows detected 8 and defaults to population mode on every row For canola mustard and vol...

Page 135: ... page 129 Change the row spacing to match the planter 36 38 or 40 in and press enter See Set 3P3025AH Row Spacing on page 130 Arrow down to the row plant icons and press enter Arrow to the right and populate the row icons from 9 through 21 Note Rows 22 23 and 24 will drop off From right to left highest row number to lowest row number blank rows 20 18 17 16 15 14 13 10 9 6 5 4 and 2 then press ente...

Page 136: ...er Arrow to the right and populate the row icons from 13 through 21 Note Rows 22 23 and 24 will drop off From right to left highest row number to lowest row number blank rows 18 17 16 15 14 13 6 5 and 4 then press enter Blanking a row means the icon is a blank box and the row number goes away Row numbers to the right will change as rows are blanked This is normal Be sure to press enter to save row...

Page 137: ...ter Arrow to the right and populate the row icons from 17 through 24 From right to left highest row number to lowest row number blank rows 22 20 16 14 12 8 6 and 4 then press enter Blanking a row means the icon is a blank box and the row number goes away Row numbers to the right will change as rows are blanked This is normal Be sure to press enter to save row configuration for this mode Press the ...

Page 138: ... plant icons and press enter Arrow to the right and populate the row icons from 17 through 23 Note Row 24 will drop off From right to left highest row number to lowest row number blank rows 22 16 14 12 10 6 and 4 then press enter Blanking a row means the icon is a blank box and the row number goes away Row numbers to the right will change as rows are blanked This is normal Be sure to press enter t...

Page 139: ...w to the right and populate the row icons from 19 through 23 Note Row 24 will drop off From right to left highest row number to lowest row number blank rows 20 16 8 6 and 2 then press enter Blanking a row means the icon is a blank box and the row number goes away Row numbers to the right will change as rows are blanked This is normal Be sure to press enter to save row configuration for this mode P...

Page 140: ... alarms There should be 23 rows shown on the operating screen If this is the only planter this planter monitor is used on set up mode 2 and mode 3 in the same way Setting up a PM400 Planter Monitor for a 3P3025AH 24TR30 Power up the planter monitor Cancel any alarms Press the planter setup button Change the number of rows to 24 and press enter See Set 3P3025AH Row Count on page 129 Change the row ...

Page 141: ...R DESIGN IN SCRAPER Place the shoulder washer on bolt with the larger diameter to the rear toward bolt head Place the left scraper blade on the washer followed by the right scraper blade 4 Select one each 804 011C WASHER FLAT 3 8 USS PLT 804 013C WASHER LOCK SPRING 3 8 PLT 803 014C NUT HEX 3 8 16 PLT Place the flat washer on the bolt followed by the lock washer and nut Tighten bolt and nut to 3 8 ...

Page 142: ...e or acts of God failures resulting from alterations or modifications failures caused by lack of normal maintenance as outlined in the operator s manual repairs made by non authorized personnel items replaced or repaired due to normal wear such as wear items and ground engaging components repeat repair due to improper diagnosis or repair by the dealer temporary repairs service calls and or mileage...

Page 143: ...3P3025AH Table of Contents Index Appendix C Monitor Setup PM400 Great Plains 411 332M 2019 02 19 Table of Contents Index 139 ...

Page 144: ...Coded Hose Handles 18 color code hose handle 18 color code power 128 connectors electrical 19 console 128 contact gauge wheel opener 69 contact opener disk 68 container clean out 90 108 corn 71 111 cotton 39 40 111 coulter blade 110 coulter row alignment 67 coulter UMC 110 coulter unit mount 62 covered models 13 cracks 94 customer service 14 cylinder symbols 18 D DANGER defined 1 daytime reflector...

Page 145: ...8 lock up Seed Lok 77 low population in turns 45 lower 31 Lower Link Adjustments 16 lubricant seed 39 40 104 108 lubrication 100 M Magnehelic 43 44 53 82 maintenance 89 seed disk 94 maintenance safety 4 manifold 44 manifold pressure 43 53 marker effect on pressure 45 material clean out 90 material rate 51 medical assistance 2 24 89 meter chain 96 meter drive chain 127 meter operation 46 meter pres...

Page 146: ...h cam 56 symbol safety 1 S217 15 T T handle 68 tables adjustments 51 air system elements 43 coulter blade mount 64 66 covered models 13 hose color code 18 torque values 115 talc 50 94 talc graphite lubricant 104 talc graphite 108 tension Keeton 77 tie bars 107 tine 65 tip over hazard 8 32 49 tire inflation 115 tool walkboard 64 top link adjustments 16 torque fastener 115 towing vehicle capability ...

Page 147: ...seed disk 111 817 838C seed disk 111 817 841C blank disk 111 817 849C seed disk 111 817 851C seed disk 111 817 857C seed disk 111 817 867C seed disk 111 817 967C seek disc 111 817 991C seed disk 111 818 045C decal 8 818 055C reflector 5 818 188C decal 8 818 339C decal 9 818 398C decal 11 818 437C decal 9 818 525C decal 9 818 557C decal 7 818 579C decal 10 818 587C decal 11 818 590C decal 7 818 632...

Page 148: ...3 Install the outer wing lock pins 4 Install the inner wing lock pins if desired 5 Lower the planter to allow the wings to lower to their working depth Unfolding Instructions for 2 Point 3P3025AH No Flex Wing Lift Assist 1 Completely raise the planter 2 Activate the unfold circuit to unfold 3 Install the outer wing lock pins 4 Install the inner wing lock pins if desired 5 Remove the cylinder lock ...

Page 149: ...to fold the planter Folding Instructions for 2 Point 3P3025AH No Flex Wing Lift Assist 1 Completely raise the planter and lift assist 2 Remove depth spacers from the lift assist cylinders and install the cylinder lock channels 3 Remove the inner wing lock pins if installed 4 Remove the outer wing lock pins 5 Activate the fold circuit to fold Cut out the appropriate card and place in the tractor ca...

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