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Operating Instructions

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2018-07-24

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401-312M

Airbox Operation

Refer to Figure 33

The function of the airbox

 is to mix seed with turbulent

air from the hydraulic fan, which exit through a manifold
to the seed tubes which serve the row unit meters.

Fan Operation

The hydraulic fan must hook up to the case drain line
first. Check with tractor manufacturer for proper
connection of oil sump return line.

Use tractor remote hydraulic valve flow control to set fan
speed. Start with flow on low setting. 8 to 12 gallons per
minute is average flow.

Do not apply pressure to the return line or operate
with restricted return line or motor seals will be
damaged.

Recommended butterfly valve setting is 0

.

Recommended fan speed depends on planter
configuration:

Do not run the fan at speeds over 4500 rpm or speeds
under 3000 rpm. Fans operating at too high a speed
create too much air flow causing seed to plug up the air
box. Fans operating too slowly do not create enough air
flow to push the seed to the meter, causing the seed tube
to plug. If air system does not operate suitably with fan
speeds between 3000-4500 rpm, refer to the
troubleshooting chart, and then adjust the fan butterfly
valve. See “

Fan Adjustments

” on page 58

Watch monitor and adjust fan speed by increasing or
decreasing hydraulic flow from tractor.

When starting empty you must blow seed out to the
meters for two to four minutes to fill meters.

The monitor has a level sensor below the hopper or seed
box to warn when seed box is empty. There are three to
four acres of seed in the system when the sensor first
indicates box empty.

Before the first planting each season, or when using new
meters or meter wheels for the first time, for the first time
at the start of each season, add 

1

/

3

cup graphite to

bottom of airbox.

3800 rpm

2008+ planters using 2008+ 82 bu. hoppers (or 
older hoppers with the vent line update)

3500 rpm

2006- planters, or any planter using bulk seed 
boxes or unvented hoppers

Figure 33

Air Box Seed Inlet

27412

1

1

Refer to Figure 34

Y-tube gates can be shut off to feed only one row for
single-row planting on 15 inch, 20 inch, or twin-row
machines. In the photograph, both meter tubes are open.

For precise centerline alignment, it is also advisable
to offset the hitch. See “

Hitching Tractor to Planter

”

on page 13

You can also shut off the Y-tube gates to clean out the air
system and meters. Refer to “

Cleaning Out Air System

”

on page 88.

Figure 34

Seed Y-Tube

22843

Y-Tubes

Summary of Contents for Yield-Pro 3PYP

Page 1: ... Manual 3PYP 3 Point 40 Foot Yield Pro Planter 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 optional equipment not supplied with standard unit or may depict similar models where a topic is identical 25050 ...

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: ...rical Hookup 15 Hydraulic Hose Hookup 16 Protecting Hydraulic Motor Seals 17 Frame Height and Leveling 18 Raise Parking Stands 19 Marker Extension 20 Operating Instructions 21 Pre Start Checklist 21 Monitor Operation 22 Raising Lowering Planter 22 Folding the 3PYP 23 Locking Pins 24 Lift Assist Cylinder Lock Up 26 Transport the 3PYP to the field 26 Steering 27 Unfolding The 3PYP 28 Electric Clutch...

Page 4: ...isk Spreaders and Scrapers 100 25 Series Row Unit Side Wheels 100 Hydraulic Filter 101 Replacing Hydraulic Filter 101 Bleeding Hydraulics 102 Bleeding Lift Hydraulics 102 Bleeding Fold Cylinder Hydraulics 102 Bleeding Marker Hydraulics 102 Bleeding Lift Hydraulics 103 Bleeding Marker Fold Hydraulics 107 Seed Flap Replacement s n A1055S 108 Seed Flap Replacement s n A1056S 108 Lubrication 109 Seed ...

Page 5: ... will result in death or serious injury This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional 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 pr...

Page 6: ...ydraulic lines Use a piece of paper or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems If an accident occurs seek immediate medical assistance from a physician familiar with this type of injury Handle Chemicals Properly Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous Improper use can seriously injure persons ani...

Page 7: ...chinery Safely Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph 32 kph 13 mph 22 kph in turns Some rough terrains require a slower speed Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset Do not exceed 20 mph Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes Comply with state and local laws Do not tow...

Page 8: ...n 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 leave planter un...

Page 9: ...r 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 the back of the planter walkboard one total Red Reflectors 838 266C On the back of seed box support structure each end above wheels and on the back of the wing tool b...

Page 10: ...al Daytime Reflectors 838 267C On the back of seed box support structure each end above wheels and on the back of the wing tool bars each end and near separation six total Danger Crushing Hazard 818 590C On tool bar inboard of parking stand each side two total Danger Read Manual 848 512C On tongue at hitch 1 total 25051 25051 25051 25051 848 512C WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65Warning...

Page 11: ...of center tool bar and front of center section three total Warning Moving Parts 818 860C On tool bar inboard of gauge wheel each side two total Warning Overhead Hazard 818 580C On marker section each end two total 25051 To prevent serious injury or death Stay away from power lines when transporting extending or folding implement Electrocution can occur without contacting power lines 838 599C ELECT...

Page 12: ...ot exceed 20 mph maximum transport speed Loss of vehicle control and or machine can result To Prevent Serious Injury or Death EXCESSIVE SPEED HAZARD WARNING 25051 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 plac...

Page 13: ...3PYP Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 9 2018 07 24 Table of Contents Index 401 312M Caution Tires Not A Step 818 398C Above all four tires four 4 total 25051 ...

Page 14: ...ty 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 this manual are determined by facing the...

Page 15: ...ed with the service received please take the following actions 1 Discuss the matter with your dealership service manager Make sure they are aware of any problems so they can assist you 2 If you are still unsatisfied seek out the owner or general manager of the dealership Further Assistance Great Plains Manufacturing Inc and your Great Plains dealer want you to be satisfied with your new 3PYP If fo...

Page 16: ...t use and if the tractor changes these items need to be completed Install tractor cab consoles page 148 Set initial down pressure option page 157 Check center section and wing level page 159 Install Options not factory or dealer installed Pre Setup Checklist 1 Read and understand Important Safety Information on page 1 2 Check that all working parts are moving freely bolts are tight and cotter pins...

Page 17: ...lanter includes several spacers to position and secure the left arm of the 3 point hitch 1 401 630H SPACER 3 PT 1 1 2 X 2 2 411 442D LOWER 3PT PIN SPACER 1 2 THK 5 411 448D LOWER 3PT PIN SPACER 1 4 THK 1 411 449D TUBE 3 X 1 1 2 X 1 2 LONG 2 The tube spacers and are always used and are typically positioned on the right and left of the tractor hitch arm 3 Insert open end spacers and to the left of t...

Page 18: ...l the lift assist shear bolts Spare bolts are stored in a plate behind the cart parallel arm pivot weldment Secure the bolt in the small hole below the lift assist rod end lug upper pivot pin 10 Remove the lift assist weight transfer pins These are located at the bottom of the rod end lug in the frame to cart parallel arms The pin is stored in a plate behind the cart parallel arm pivot weldment Re...

Page 19: ... shut down with accessory power off before making connections These connections may be made in any order The key requirement is that all connections be made prior to planter movement Switch control boxes should be mounted in your tractor cab in a location with easy access Route wiring harnesses with enough slack to allow for tractor movement especially on articulating tractors 4 Lights 4 DICKEY jo...

Page 20: ... color coded 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 Current Style 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 symbol feed cylinder r...

Page 21: ... under the extended cylinder symbol to the return side of the motor Protecting Hydraulic Motor Seals Low Pressure Case Drain Connection 1 Attach case drain hose to low pressure drain connection 2 Connect low pressure return hose to low pressure return connector 3 Connect hydraulic hoses to tractor remotes Color Hydraulic Function Steering no color code Orange Fan White Wing Fold Marker Tilt Fold B...

Page 22: ...he 3 point 5 Completely lower the Lift Assist If necessary first raise lift off transport locks remove and stow locks 6 Raise the 3 point until the tool bar is 26 inches above the planting surface 7 Set the cab 3 point lever stop to capture this lowered height On beds it will further be necessary to use customer supplied blocks to raise the down stop position of the lift assist cylinders One way t...

Page 23: ...down and inflict injury 3 Swing the parking stand forward and up until it is above the rear hole Place the holding pin in the rear most top hole of the hinge plate This is the parking stand position for transport and field operation If 3PYP is equipped with row cleaners the stand may not be able to get fully vertical It may be necessary to use front top hole 4 Secure hoses and cables to that they ...

Page 24: ...outside end row unit or row unit in use for twin row in lock up Do not measure to center of row pair 5 Mark the ground at this point 6 To adjust marker width loosen nuts on U bolts Move marker disk tube in or out to get the proper adjustment Tighten nuts 7 Repeat steps 4 and 6 for the other side 8 With the planter still lowered drive forward a few feet for each side 9 Check the mark locations Adju...

Page 25: ...o check for suspected leaks If an accident occurs seek immediate medical assistance from a physician familiar with this type of injury Carefully read Important Safety Information on page 1 Install seed rate meters appropriate for crop To change meters see Seed Meter Setup and Adjustment on page 72 Install seed wheels appropriate for crop To change wheels see Singulator Plus Meter Wheel Replacement...

Page 26: ... Lift circuit and the 3 point hitch Great Plains recommends this sequence to prevent lateral dragging of wing components in Raising operate the planter Lift circuit first and in Lowering operate the hitch circuit first The planter may be raised or lowered in either the folded or unfolded configuration The lift assist circuit may also include the optional down pressure system This system engages an...

Page 27: ...owing pages carefully Pinch Point and Crushing Hazard To prevent serious injury or death Do not allow anyone to be on or near the planter or beyond the ends of the planter during unfolding Numerous pinch and crush points exist in the mechanism The wings are massive Coulters and row openers are sharp Fold only with markers resting in transport cradles Fold only if hydraulics are bled free of air an...

Page 28: ...ent wing flex The following table summarizes pin use The INNER pins must be IN and the OUTER pins must be OUT during folding and unfolding or machine damage will result Figure 19 Wing Lock Pin Locations 25248 1 2 3 1 2 3 Pin Location During Comments Wing Lock Stowed Planter Folded Must be removed from coupling during folding and unfolding or machine damage will result Wing Lock Tool bar Coupling P...

Page 29: ...pins are required to lock the planter in the folded configuration Refer to Figure 24 4 Set all DICKEY john selector switch module FRAME switches to off down 5 Raise planter see Raising Lowering Planter on page 22 6 Set FRAME switch Wing Fold to on up 7 Activate normally Extend tractor hydraulic circuit to unfold wings 8 When fully folded set hydraulic circuit to off 9 Set Wing Fold switch to off W...

Page 30: ...teering Control Hazard Never transport with top link connected When the top link is adjusted for field work some of the weight of the planter mainframe is carried by the top link which can dangerously reduce tractor front wheel traction and steering control 2 Make sure tractor is fueled for the work planned 3 Before departing ensure that opener depth and seed rate have been determined or that the ...

Page 31: ...over 25 ft wide and over 12 1 2 ft high Steering Never exceed 13 mph 22 kph in turns The 3PYP is extremely heavy and can cause over steer with most tractors Above 8 mph the rear wheels caster and provide only modest resistance to side sway by the planter If not equipped with Steering the rear wheels on the 3PYP are full castering at all times If your 3PYP is equipped with hydraulic Steering it is ...

Page 32: ... Do not allow anyone to be on or near the planter or beyond the ends of the planter during unfolding Numerous pinch and crush points exist in the mechanism The wings are massive Coulters and row openers are sharp Unfold only if hydraulics are bled free of air and fully charged with hydraulic oil Unfold only with markers resting in transport cradles Figure 23 Planter Unfolding 25245 25244 25243 ...

Page 33: ...oles in the parking stand bracket If the lock pins are stored in the lock holes the wings will not fully deploy Refer to Figure 24 5 Set all DICKEY john selector switch module FRAME switches to off down 6 Raise planter 7 Set FRAME switch Wing Fold to on up 8 Activate normally Extend tractor hydraulic circuit to unfold wings 9 When fully unfolded set hydraulic circuit to off 10 Set Wing Fold switch...

Page 34: ...g that set of row units Electric Clutch Lock Up In case of electric clutch failure an electric clutch can be mechanically engaged Refer to Figure 28 and Figure 29 1 Remove the three M8 1 25x14 mm metric bolts from their storage locations near the clutch Save the nuts 2 At the clutch align the cutouts with the holes 3 Insert the M8 1 25 14 mm metric bolts If you observe half the hole obstructed by ...

Page 35: ... 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 23 Row Hydraulic Drive 20 in Single Left Right 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 24 Row 12 Twin Ground Drive 36 in Twin 38 in Twin 40 in Twin Left Center Right 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 24 Row 12 Twin Hydraulic Drive 36 in Twin 38 in Twin 40 in Twin Left Right 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 ...

Page 36: ...5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 3 1 3 2 32 Row 16 Twin Hydraulic Drive 30 in Twin Left Right 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 3 1 3 2 Clutch Switch Coverage Marker Fold Marker Tilt FRAME Wing Fold Right CLUTCH Center Left MASTER 25246 ...

Page 37: ...ld switch is disabled Before operating markers make sure cylinders are properly bled See Bleeding Hydraulics on page 102 This section presumes correct marker length for your pass spacing If this has not been set or needs to be changed see Marker Extension on page 20 This section presumes a factory marker chain configuration If your chain has been replaced or stretched adjust the links to the corre...

Page 38: ...ctor switch module leave the Marker Fold switch on during normal field operations The other FRAME switches must be OFF Row Marker Operation To alternate which side is marked 1 Move the tractor s circuit control to Retract Hold until marker is folded 2 Move the tractor s circuit control to Extend Hold until the new side s marker is fully unfolded 3 Return tractor control to neutral off Folding The ...

Page 39: ...n 3000 4500 rpm refer to the troubleshooting chart and then adjust the fan butterfly valve See Fan Adjustments on page 58 Watch monitor and adjust fan speed by increasing or decreasing hydraulic flow from tractor When starting empty you must blow seed out to the meters for two to four minutes to fill meters The monitor has a level sensor below the hopper or seed box to warn when seed box is empty ...

Page 40: ...hopper on cart See Changing the Seed Box or 82 Bu Hopper on page 37 3 Put tractor in Park 4 Set FRAME hydraulic switches to OFF 5 Turn off seed box fan This also turns off the Steering if installed 6 Make sure walkboard is locked closed unless it needs to be opened for seed loading 7 Close slide gate at base of hopper Open lid 8 Measure the lubricant required and if loading seed by bag determine t...

Page 41: ...th level ground and sufficient room to maneuver a tractor or fork loader 2 Turn off the seed box fan 3 Put the towing tractor in Park Shut off engine Remove key 4 Close the slide gate at the base of the hopper or seed box Refer to Figure 36 5 Remove the walkboard lock pin Refer to Figure 37 6 Swing the walkboard completely open and secure with keeper Refer to Figure 36 7 Remove the two pins one ba...

Page 42: ... DO NOT use talc with finger pickup meters Use only graphite lubricant with finger pickup meters See Seed Lubricants on page 116 Refer to Figure 39 13 Approach the hopper or seed box from the back the side with the slide gate Tipping Hazard A full seed box can weigh over 2500 pounds Make sure your tractor or fork lift is rated for and configured to lift this weight Do not let anyone stand under or...

Page 43: ... system enabled In order to use the steering system for planting tap the soft key for Steer While Planting Tap the soft key to disable any of these selections Steering Calibration The hydraulic steering system has calibration modes for caster and tractor wheel sensors To perform one of these calibrations first fully connect your planter to the tractor level the machine and set it on a reasonably f...

Page 44: ...box next to the steering you want to select it for use Tap on the home icon to exit when finished NOTE Unavailable Steering If a steering system is unavailable its name will have a line struck through it on your screen Check your onboard CPU if your system appears unavilable Diagnostics Tap on the diagnostics icon to analyze machine sensor feedback and check for any problems your planter may be ex...

Page 45: ...float during any movement above 8 0 mph 12 9 km h Equipment Damage Risk All reverse planter movements require the tractor for which the planter steering is calibrated The casters match steering only with that tractor and only with steering engaged See Emergency Moves Without Steering on page 156 Equipment Damage Risk If the Power LED is not on and steady do not move the planter or make only carefu...

Page 46: ...tem fault casters in Float FLOAT LED Float Caster Off Normal operation steering system active if STEER on On Casters in Float if STEER LED is steady CALIBRATION Toggle Switch Calibration Modes L Caster aspect sensor casters in Float C Calibration mode off normal transport field mode R Tractor aspect sensor casters in Float LEARN Button Calibration Learn First press Learn tight Right turn Next pres...

Page 47: ...d lubricated 36 Tube gates turned on to correct rows 35 No air leaks except from seed box Hose routings no sags no pinches check wing folded field positions Clean out doors closed at meters 88 Hoses fully connected to meters and locked 75 Row Units Checklist Page Preset depth handles to 7 holes showing above T 69 Preset down force springs to first notch lightest setting for most conditions 2nd not...

Page 48: ...er drive sprockets for desired seed rate 49 Check all chains for lubrication and proper slack 109 Lubricate slider joints on drive shafts 109 Check clutch operation 30 Hydraulic Planter Drive Checklist Page Check chain lubrication and slack 109 Input initial values for desired seed rate a a Refer to seed monitor manual and Seed Rate manual Pre run system using seed monitor Calibration mode to veri...

Page 49: ...e Fold up marker 34 Raise planter and line up at start of first planting row 22 Set tool bar height to 26 inches 18 Set tractor 3 point hitch to depth control operation and not load control If tractor hitch is set for load control planting depth will be uneven Unfold marker on next row side 32 Turn on seed fan Adjust hydraulic flow for 3800 rpm 35 If planter is equipped with hydraulic drive engage...

Page 50: ...lding each parking stand up Swing stands down They may not be fully vertical at this point 5 Fully raise planter 6 The load on the parking stands is as much as 5700 pounds each or 116 psi If the ground is soft or uncertain place boards or concrete pads under the parking stand locations 7 Insert pin in the lower hole locking the stand in the parking position 8 Remove pin and extend inner parking le...

Page 51: ...tore planter only without seed 18 Open air box clean out door Clean out residual seed 19 Dismount meters Open meter clean outs Invert meters and shake out loose seed 20 Clean out air delivery system Run fan with meters disconnected 21 Tie or tape a small plastic bag over ends of all seed delivery tubes to prevent insects from entering or nesting If meters are dismounted tie or tape a small plastic...

Page 52: ... Marker Extension 20 Intended row spacing Marker Chain Length Adjustment 90 Visibility of centerline mark Dual Marker Speed Adjustment 91 Reliable marker operation Fan Adjustments 58 Consistent seed flow to meters Fertilizer Setup option 59 Seed germination and growth Fertilizer Orifices option Refer to 3PYP Seed Rate manual Hydraulic Down Pressure 62 Consistent planting depth 25 Series Row Units ...

Page 53: ...vertical spindle both ends may adjust 3 Upper drive 1 of 2 sprockets selected by spacer only one end adjusts For a specific row spacing meter and seed the starting sprocket settings for all three chains are found in the Seed Rate Chart book for this planter manual part number 401 312B Fine adjustment to planting rate is made by the Transmission chain Sprocket pairings are identified in the Charts ...

Page 54: ...n the tool bar 5 Remove the chain and hang it behind a lynch pin on the transmission 6 Exchange the existing low range sprockets for those called out in the Seed Rate Chart Equipment Damage Misapplication Risks Make sure the correct sprockets are mounted on the driving or driven shafts as called for by the Charts 7 Slide the idler up and tighten its bolt allowing 1 4 inch slack in the longest chai...

Page 55: ...nch slack in the longest chain span Transmission Sprockets 1 Obtain the initial sprocket pairing from the Seed Rate Chart 2 Loosen the bolt on the forward idler and slide the idler to the bottom of its track 3 Remove the lynch pins from both the driving and driven shafts 4 Remove the chain and hang it behind a lynch pin on the low range 5 As needed exchange the existing sprocket pair for the new p...

Page 56: ... error is large it is likely that there is a planter configuration error or malfunction Find and correct the problem Do not attempt to compensate for it by adjusting the target population rate Gauge Wheel Adjustments The gauge wheels which may also be contact drive wheels serve three functions 1 Regardless of meter drive type the gauge wheels each establish the heights of their respective wings A ...

Page 57: ...the planter so that the base of the tool bar is 26 inches from the ground 4 Using an open end or adjustable wrench at the integral hex nut of the adjustment link rotate the link until the spring is just touching the yoke block with neither gap nor compression 5 Tighten the top nut Contact Drive Adjustments When planting if the monitor indicates under seeding check for slippage of the gauge wheels ...

Page 58: ...re and counterclockwise decreases pressure 5 Once the pressure is set lock the knob with the lock disk Refer to Hydraulic Down Pressure Calibration on page 161 to know what to expect the planter to do as hydraulics are cycled The recommended pressure range for planting is between 400 psi and 600 psi The opener pressure setting controls the soil firming pressure on the press wheel as well as the di...

Page 59: ...ully retract the lift assist cylinders when lowering the planter in the field Priority Flow Hydraulic Systems On some tractors with load sensing hydraulics the tractor remote circuit 1 is capable of taking nearly 100 percent of available hydraulic flow Operating the openers or markers on circuit 1 will starve the other circuit making one function inoperable To operate markers and constant opener d...

Page 60: ... raised See page 90 Marker Speed Once initially set by your dealer this rarely needs modification See page 91 Marker Disk Adjustment Sharp Object Hazard Marker disks may be sharp Use caution when making adjustments in this area Refer to Figure 59 To change angle of cut and the width of the mark loosen 1 2 inch bolts holding disk assembly For a wider mark W increase the angle of the marker with res...

Page 61: ...rallel arms connecting the planter mainframe to the air cart Refer to Figure 61 1 Lower the planter to the height at which seed delivery is to begin 2 Loosen bolts holding switch bracket to frame 3 Move bracket and switch up or down so switch toggle arm makes contact with upper parallel arm 4 Move switch bracket down 1 4 inch Tighten bolts It may be necessary to loosen the screws holding the switc...

Page 62: ...e enough air flow to push the seed to the meters causing the seed tube to plug If air system does not operate suitably with fan speeds between 3000 4500 rpm refer to the troubleshooting chart and then adjust the fan butterfly valve The butterfly valve may be helpful if your tractor can maintain a high but irregular fan rpm Set the rpm to above 3500 rpm with the valve completely open 0 Adjust the v...

Page 63: ...Pump drive rate This is a separately provisioned tractor mounted capability Rate setting is described in this manual but system operation is not 5 Row orifice setup See Fertilizer Orifice Plates on page 60 Great Plains recommends checking with your local agronomist as soil conditions vary Soil conditions in your area may need less or more fertilizer than represented in these charts Do not exceed 1...

Page 64: ... not necessary to remove the gasketed orifice plate from inside the clamp The cap includes its own gasket that seals at the end of the clamp port Use a tie wrap or other line to secure the loose nozzle and drop line tubing to the boom Adjust pump and or orifice plates for new rate and row spacing Material Loss Risk Do not apply materials without first reviewing setup Shutting off rows does not cha...

Page 65: ...ct with internal spring 3 Screw knob counterclockwise two turns Start at this setting 4 Observe manifold gauge and watch for relief valve dump line discharge while operating in the field 5 If valve is dumping product and gauge reads under 85 psi stop tractor and turn knob clockwise 1 4 turn Continue operating at normal field speed Repeat this step as needed until no product is discharged from reli...

Page 66: ...ear trash from the row Twin row planters support single arm cleaners Single row planters support single or double arm cleaners See Unit Mount Cleaner Adjustments on page 67 Coulter optional choice of wheels Coulters cut any remaining trash and create a pre groove for light no till planting The down force needed to cut and widen the coulter groove is supplied by the row unit The depth relative to t...

Page 67: ... Be sure to inspect rows both in and out of tire tracks Refer to Figure 67 1 If the side gauge wheels are leaving no tracks or light tracks increase down force 2 If the wheels are compressing trash and loose soil and leaving clear tracks right at the top of the subsoil down force is probably correct and needs no adjustment 3 If the wheels are creating a trench into the subsoil down force is too hi...

Page 68: ...r this adjustment 1 Raise the planter Although this adjustment can be made with the planter lowered the springs will be in tension and will require more effort The extra force required may also damage tools 2 Install lift assist cylinder locks 3 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 adjus...

Page 69: ...alarms always done 7 Shut off fertilizer drop lines Option see Seed and Fertilizer Rate manual 401 312B for details 8 Identify Rows to Shut Off On twin row planters openers are installed with short and long opener mounts If locking up unused rows of a twin row planter shut off the rear long mount rows On single row planters with mid length mounts any rows may be locked up 9 Close Y Tubes Refer to ...

Page 70: ...in several ways including a use a hoist at the rear of the shank b use a jack under the shank extension Machine Damage Risk Raising a row unit on a block by lowering the planter is risky Full lowering can easily damage components and hydraulic failure is a safety hazard Crushing and Sharp Object Hazards Do not attempt to lift the row unit by hand The weight of the unit plus the force of the spring...

Page 71: ... with the planter raised Install lift assist cylinder locks Also check bolt tightness prior to each planting session to avoid down stop slippage To adjust the row cleaner 1 Determine the height adjustment required Measure from the lowest tine to the ground Determine the desired new measurement 2 Support most or all of the weight of the arm to prevent injury and ease the adjustment Loosen bolts on ...

Page 72: ...t Be careful around the front end of row units Row clear 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 depth See the table below If none don t move it 4 Remove the 5 8 11X4 inch bolt lock washer ...

Page 73: ...disk angle Disk Angle and Side Depth Wheels Refer to Figure 80 Disk angle affects seed groove angle width and may need to be narrowed to achieve the desired seed depth in some conditions Disk to wheel angle and clearance ideally has the wheel just touching the disk when the wheel is raised to planting depth is up against the stop set by the T handle The goal is to have both disks and wheels turn f...

Page 74: ...eel arm in so side gauge wheel contacts row unit disk Tighten hex head bolt to clamp arm around bushing and shank 5 Check wheel to disk contact at 2 inch planting depth Lift wheel 2 inch and release When let go wheel should fall freely If wheel does not contact disk at bottom to area where blade leaves contact with soil move hex adjuster until wheel is angled for proper contact with disk If wheel ...

Page 75: ...gap it needs to be adjusted by moving one or more spacer washers Adjusting Disc Contact Refer to Figure 83 and Figure 84 1 Raise the planter and install lift cylinder locks 2 Remove the side gauge wheels on the row unit in need of adjustment 3 Remove the bolt retaining the opener disc on one side Carefully remove the disc Do not lose the hub components and spacer washers Make note of how many spac...

Page 76: ...ustment Your 3PYP was originally supplied with a specific seed meter type and internal components optimized for a particular crop Depending on the meter type and configuration there may be adjustments available You can also entirely change the meter or swap internal components as your crop mix changes This manual section assumes that you need to install new meters then describes their internal con...

Page 77: ...Figure 89 5 Lift up then back and remove the meter Refer to Figure 90 6 While the meter is removed take time to inspect the meter drive chain idlers and drive sprocket and perhaps perform the periodic chain lubrication Idlers are spring loaded so no slack adjustment is required Figure 87 Lower Meter Latch 22911 Figure 88 Upper Meter Latch 22911 Figure 89 Singulator Meter Removal 22912 Figure 90 In...

Page 78: ...n Pull off wheel retainer and spring Refer to Figure 92 3 Pry the seed meter wheel out about 1 4 inch using the tool stored under the walkboard and spin backward to clean out seeds from top pockets Refer to Figure 93 4 Remove seed meter wheel Refer to Figure 94 With the seed meter wheel removed you may want to check the meter for internal damage or trash Some wear on top edge of slide is normal Ex...

Page 79: ... it tends to swing under the meter base and block mating with the latch plate Refer to Figure 88 on page 73 2 Engage the upper latch Refer to Figure 87 on page 73 3 Engage the lower latch and swing the mounting plate into engagement with the meter it may be necessary to spin the drive coupler to ease this Refer to Figure 86 on page 72 4 Slide the seed hose over the meter inlet tube and then slide ...

Page 80: ...that you may have the previous model meter adjusted by screwdriver rather than lever If so rely on counting detents to determine the setting Not all have 9 detents Refer to Figure 97 The adjustable brush provides additional flexibility to accommodate a wide range of seed sizes Use lever L to gently rotate the brush into position The settings range from 1 to 5 with detents at each half step for a t...

Page 81: ...d operating manual Monitor the amount of seed you are planting compared to expectations Investigate abnormalities Sunflower Meter Configurations Review the finger pickup meter configuration based on the seed size See chart below See Exchanging Finger Sets on page 96 for component removal and installation instructions The standard Sunflower configuration is suitable for 4 and 3 seed sizes Larger se...

Page 82: ...ided with a preset tension which is recommended for using the first year The tension screw can be tightened in subsequent years according to your needs Firmers should provide just enough tension to push seeds to the bottom of the trench Measure the distance from the ground to the head of the tension screw This distance should be 4 to 41 2 inches If not loosen the bolts in the mounting bracket and ...

Page 83: ...he lever stop under both sides of the handle at the arm end Remove the tool Engage the lever stop under the handle when Seed Lok is in use If left disengaged a furrow obstruction could cause unintended lock up Press Wheel Adjustment The press wheels close the furrow which gently presses the soil over the seed to ensure good seed to soil contact for even emergence To provide consistent seed firming...

Page 84: ...d lock washer for the left press wheel 3 Move the spacer and wheel to the forward of the two mounting holes at 4 Re install the bolt lock washer and nut Tighten Press Wheel Centering If one press wheel is running in the seed trench or the wheels are not centered over the trench the angle of the press wheel assembly can be adjusted as follows 1 Determine how far and in which direction the press whe...

Page 85: ...age 26 2 Remove the bolt lock washer and spacers for the press wheel 3 Remove bolt flat washer and hex nut for casting 4 Place a 3 4 inch open end wrench on tab of casting Rotate casting until the desired angle setting 4 2 or 0 hole lines up with a hole on the press wheel mount weldment only one set of holes will line up for each setting 5 With holes lined up replace casting bolt and flat washer S...

Page 86: ...nger meters or various wheel counts Planting too little Incorrect seed rate Check seed rate information Excessive field speed Reduce field speed Seed size and weight may vary Adjust seed rate handle Incorrect tire size or air pressure Correct tire size and air pressure page 126 Actual field size is different Verify field size Excessive gaps between planter passes Adjust marker page 56 Plugged row ...

Page 87: ... conditions too wet Wait until drier weather Incorrect coulter depth setting See coulter manual Excessive or improper row unit down pressure spring setting See 25 Series row units page 64 Damaged seed tubes Check seed tubes for damage Seed Lok building up with dirt Lock up Seed Lok page 78 Row unit not penetrating low spots Adjust row unit page 64 Rough planting conditions Rework the field Seed fi...

Page 88: ...With it unfolded they should form a gentle horizontal S shape through the holders with no big sags Air lines plugging above air box at fold area Fan too slow Speed up fan Improper air hose routing With machine folded the air lines should be tight With it unfolded they should form a gentle horizontal S shape through the holders with no big sags Hydraulic marker functioning improperly Air or oil lea...

Page 89: ...slot Bad hose routing between delivery hose and airbox on wing Correct hose routing Multiple rows fail for lack of seed Fan speed too high too low Check adjust fan speed Out of seed Add seed Single or multiple hoses plugging just ahead of airbox Fan speed too high too low Check adjust fan speed Possible air leak Check for air leak downstream between box and top of meter All rows fail Lack of seed ...

Page 90: ...3 2 ST2 valve HS short to ground 3 2 ST2 valve LS short to ground 3 3 ST2 valve open circuit 5 1 Tractor sensor short to ground 5 2 Tractor sensor open circuit ECU not detecting tractor sensor Use same steps as for 5 1 6 1 Caster sensor short to ground Check caster wheel sensor using same steps as for 5 1 6 2 Caster sensor open circuit ECU not detecting caster sensor Use same steps as for 5 1 8 1 ...

Page 91: ...n Check all hydraulic lines and fittings before applying pressure Fluid escaping 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 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 they...

Page 92: ...ut Keep the meter open for a couple of minutes after the seed stops blowing out 10 Close the Y tube gate feeding that meter Close the meter clean out door 11 Repeat procedure on the next meter in line Continue with this procedure until you have reached the opposite end of the planter Cleaning Out Meters Refer to Figure 106 1 Place a bucket or pan under meter to catch any seed during clean out 2 Sl...

Page 93: ...in the airbox Open the airbox clean out door 4 Remove the inspection port covers from each end of the airbox not shown in figures 5 Use an indelible marker to identify the hoses on seed hose ports 1 through 16 Disconnect the clamps and hoses Further disassembly of the airbox is not recommended as joints are sealed with silicone adhesive and would need to be cleaned and resealed 6 Inspect the agita...

Page 94: ...ar hazards you can store 6 spare shear bolts nuts per marker side in storage holes at the fold point Marker Chain Length Adjustment Great Plains suggests checking marker chain slack every few years If any maintenance or repairs cause the chain to be disconnected correct slack needs to be set at installation Perform any checks and adjustments with the marker folded and tilted down into its cradle R...

Page 95: ...t marker folding to a safe speed Excessive folding speed could damage markers and void the warranty After adjusting the folding speed tighten jam nuts on hex adjustment screws to hold settings Hitch Shims Refer to Figure 116 an exploded view remove only specified parts If the planter tends to pull to the right or left inserting moving or stacking hitch shims may correct the problem The standard pl...

Page 96: ...al short chains 1 4 inch per foot 2 1 cm m Horizontal short chains 1 2 in per foot 4 2 cm m 3 Measure the current slack Acting at a right angle to the chain span at the center of the span deflect the chain in both directions The slack is the distance of the movement 4 Adjust the idlers for ideal slack Whenever mounting a chain make sure the clip at the removable link is oriented to minimize snags ...

Page 97: ...e finger set over the shaft and rotate clockwise until it sits against the backing plate 3 One click will sound when the holder engages the roll pin and a second click will sound when the cam engages the bearing housing 4 Firmly press the finger set against the backing plate while tightening the nut 5 Tighten the nut until contact is made between the nut and the finger set Turn 1 4 to 1 2 flat 1 2...

Page 98: ... wear to meter parts and may cause undesired chemical reaction or deterioration to the Population Max material When using seed treatments always use graphite If Population Max plates are not installed in meter store in a vertical position on a cylindrical rod or face to face Population Max Installation Refer to Figure 121 1 Remove brush screws and brush Gently pull insert out 2 Select appropriate ...

Page 99: ...t out for Skip Stop Cushion Make sure idler wheel and bushing remain properly aligned and insert 1 4X2 inch bolt Secure bolt loosely 3 Insert remaining three 1 4X1 2 inch bolts to fasten metal cover to housing Tighten all bolts securely 4 Tighten bolt that secures idler wheel and turn belt via the bearing shaft by hand to verify that belt is centered between housing If necessary loosen bolt and sl...

Page 100: ...nt decal which requires a factory alignment fixture Remove Meter Cover 1 Remove the finger pickup meters from the rows page 72 2 Remove three sets of bolts and nuts securing the cover to the meter Remove Adjustment Lever Refer to Figure 124 3 Remove the E clip closer to the brush block 4 Withdraw the adjustment lever Store the removed e clip on it Sunflower meters use a brushless block installed a...

Page 101: ...om the conversion kit Inspect the back for a legend identifying it as C Install it in the backing plate Secure with screws Install Brushless Block 13 Select a brushless block from the conversion kit This block in addition to having no brushes also has a single mounting screw hole the removed brush block has two holes Install the block as shown using one screw through the center outer hole in the b...

Page 102: ...efer to Figure 129 16 Loosen the nut Press the finger set hub firmly against the back plate checking that it is fully seated and has no wobble Turn the nut until it contacts the finger set hub this is the nut position shown as a dashed hexagon in the upper right illustration Tighten the nut by 1 2 to 3 4 of a nut flat this is the nut position shown as a solid hexagon This equals about 0 45 N m 4 i...

Page 103: ...n the brush block Secure with E clip Install Corn Finger Set Refer to Figure 128 on page 98 13 Select a saved corn finger set Corn fingers have longer rounded flags Place the finger set on the meter shaft Rotating the finger set and shaft as needed seat the finger set fully against the back plate There should be no air gap between the hub rim and the backing plate The shaft cross pin seats in deep...

Page 104: ...de Wheels Refer to Figure 131 1 Lift opener side gauge wheel off the ground Move tire in and out to check for end play Check for roughness in bearing by rotating wheel If bearings are rough inspect and replace if necessary 2 The side wheels are preset at the factory However because of normal wear it may become necessary to make adjustments so the wheel remains close to the disk To prevent plugging...

Page 105: ...ore disconnecting hydraulic lines Use a piece of paper or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems If an accident occurs seek immediate medical assistance from a physician familiar with this type of injury Replacing Hydraulic Filter Have cleaning rag plus a pail ready to catch excess hydraulic flu...

Page 106: ...other than to fold fully and hold lever on for one minute or until all cylinders reach the end of their stroke If it is necessary to further bleed fold system see Bleeding Wing Fold Cylinder Hydraulics on page 105 Bleeding Marker Hydraulics To fold properly the marker hydraulics must be free of air If the markers fold in jerky uneven motions see Bleeding Marker Tilt Hydraulics on page 106 Sudden C...

Page 107: ...ll Set hydraulics for low flow rate 3 Lower planter Lift Bleed s n A1025S If your planter is serial number A1024S or lower see Appendix D Older Equipment on page 160 4 Disconnect and lower rod ends of lift assist cylinders 5 Extend the lift circuit until rods are fully extended Set circuit to Neutral 6 Loosen the JIC fitting at the base end top of the left lift cylinder 7 Extend the lift circuit a...

Page 108: ...ulic reservoir is full Set hydraulics for low flow rate 3 Set circuit to Retract and retract cylinders until they stop 4 Set circuit to neutral 5 Loosen JIC fitting at right cylinder base end 6 Set circuit to Extend until fluid appears 7 Neutralize circuit and secure JIC fitting 8 Set circuit to Extend until rods extend to stop 9 Neutralize circuit and loosen JIC fitting at left cylinder rod end 1...

Page 109: ...in the wings together before proceeding 5 If safe unfold the wings See Unfolding The 3PYP on page 28 If the planter is equipped with markers leave the marker switches Off during this bleed 6 Set hydraulics for low flow rate Disconnect the rod ends of both wing fold cylinders so that they may extend without moving the wings 7 Retract the wing fold circuit 8 Loosen the JIC fittings at both wing fold...

Page 110: ...eference 2 Check that tractor hydraulic reservoir is full 3 Unfold the wings See Unfolding The 3PYP on page 28 Turn the wing switch Off and leave it and the marker fold switch Off during this bleed 4 Leave the markers tilted down 5 Disconnect the rod ends of both tilt cylinders 6 Retract the tilt circuit 7 Loosen the JIC fittings at both tilt cylinder base ends 8 Set wing fold circuit to Extend un...

Page 111: ...oir is full 3 Unfold the wings See Unfolding The 3PYP on page 28 Turn the wing switch Off and leave it and the marker fold switch Off during this bleed 4 Leave the markers tilted down 5 Disconnect rod ends of both marker fold cylinders 6 Retract the marker fold circuit 7 Loosen the JIC fittings at both marker fold cylinder base ends 8 Set marker fold circuit to Extend until fluid emerges 9 Neutral...

Page 112: ...ough metal bracket until tabs on seed flap snap in place If replacing with 816 302C See seed flap replacement instructions below Seed Flap Replacement s n A1056S Refer to Figure 144 To replace an 816 302C seed flap use a needle nose pliers or similar tool to grasp T top of flap Pull upward to pull flap up out of metal bracket Push new seed flap down through metal bracket until flap snaps into plac...

Page 113: ...lel Arms 8 zerks 4 each side Type of lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Wing Drive Shafts 8 zerks 4 each side one each universal joint two each outer shaft sleeve Type of lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges joints Quantity 3 pumps shafts or with wings folded until grease emerges As Required 50 50 Multi purpose spray lubricant Multi purpose grease lubricant Multi purpose ...

Page 114: ...Wing Link Arms 14 zerks 7 each side Lower link inner pivot Lower link outer pivot Flex pivot zerk not visible in figures Upper link inner pivot Upper link outer pivot Cylinder base Cylinder rod Type of lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges 50 4 5 3 7 1 6 2 25282 25281 4 5 3 7 1 6 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 115: ...Marker Arms Option 8 zerks 4 each side Tilt base pivot Fold base pivot Inner arm pivot Outer arm pivot Type of lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Caster Steering Arms Option 4 zerks 1 each tie rod Type of lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges 50 4 3 1 2 25283 1 2 3 4 Seasonal 25284 ...

Page 116: ...Hub Option 2 bearings Type of lubrication Grease Quantity Repack CasterPivots s n A1055S 2 zerks 1 each side Type of lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Caster Pivots s n A1056 3 zerks each spindle 6 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Seasonal 25285 Seasonal 25286 Seasonal 31473 ...

Page 117: ...S 1 zerk each tie rod 4 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Caster Steering Tie Rod s n A1056S 1 zerk tie rod 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Caster Steering Spindle s n A1055S 2 bearing races Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Re pack Seasonal 25054 Seasonal 31474 Seasonal 25054 ...

Page 118: ...ype of lubrication Grease Quantity Repack Marker Disk Hubs Option 4 bearings 2 each marker Type of lubrication Grease Quantity Repack Gauge Wheel Yokes 6 zerks 3 each side on adjustment rod lower pivot to front on yoke pivot on top not visible Type of lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Seasonal 25287 Seasonal 20332 Seasonal 25288 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 119: ... of lubrication Grease Quantity Repack Walkboard Pivot 1 zerk Type of lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Row Cleaner Bearings Option 1 zerk each wheel 1 or 2 wheels per row Type of lubrication Grease Quantity Until resistance is felt To avoid damaging the seal do not add grease at high pressure Seasonal 25289 Seasonal 25290 Seasonal 27342 ...

Page 120: ...nsferring and mixing Avoid breathing lubricant dust Not an acute hazard May cause mechanical eye or skin irritation in high concentrations As with all mineral spills minimize dusting during clean up Prolonged inhalation may cause lung injury Product can become slippery when wet Finger Pickup Meters EZ Slide Graphite Powder 821 042C bottle 1 pound 450 grams 821 060C jug 5 pound 2 3 kg For Finger Pi...

Page 121: ... COUPLER 826 778C 858 004C Read Owner s Manual BEFORE operatin g machine Keep tractor at IDLING SPEED and slowly engage PTO to prevent damage to Hydrauli c Motor Keep Radiator clean and free of foreign matter to prevent overhea ting Do NOT operate with hydraulic oil at or above 180 F HO T FLU ID HAZ AR D WAR NING 858 029C CAP ACIT Y 13 5 U S GAL S USE ANY HIGH QUALI TY MINER AL BASED HYDR AULIC FL...

Page 122: ... the same machine at the same time For operations see Gauge Wheel Adjustments on page 52 and Electric Clutch Operation on page 30 Markers Markers are a standard factory installed feature on the 3PYP but may be optionally deleted for example if all planting is done via GPS navigation If any possible future planting might require markers do not delete them from the initial 3PYP order For operations ...

Page 123: ...For operation see Hydraulic Down Pressure Calibration on page 161 and Hydraulic Down Pressure on page 54 Wing Flex Hydraulic cylinders at the coupling allow the wings to flex during planting but keep them level during folding This configuration is suitable for most planting situations Wing Lock Wings are rigidly coupled to center via tie bars This configuration is only suitable for planting strict...

Page 124: ...the 3PYP or added later Only the 82 bu size is supported on the 3PYP The 82 bu hopper has no prerequisites on the planter but you will need a means of top loading seed when the hopper is mounted on the seed box This hopper is usually too heavy too be safely fork lifted onto the planter if already pre loaded with seed The 401 508A kit adds an internal venting system to older hoppers permitting cons...

Page 125: ...r 821 069C Graphite 1 pound bottle 821 042C Graphite 5 pound jug 821 060C Description Order Number Single wheel 16 pair of left right 207 107A Single wheel 12 pair of left right 207 108A Double wheel 16 rows 207 113A Double wheel 16 rows 207 125A Double arm 12 rows 207 126A UMC Row Cleaner 207 301A Description Order Number Single wheel 16 pair of left right 207 111A Single wheel 12 pair of left ri...

Page 126: ...8A 32 mounts w 15 in turbo blades 204 529A 24 mounts w 15 in turbo blades 204 530A 32 mounts w 14 in straight blades 204 531A 24 mounts w 14 in straight blades 204 532A 31 mounts w 15 in fluted blades 204 533A 31 mounts w 15 in turbo blades 204 535A 16 mounts w 15 in fluted blades 204 539A 16 mounts w 15 in turbo blades 204 541A 16 mounts w 14 in straight blades 204 543A 16 mounts w 15 in fluted b...

Page 127: ...156K 12FP 12 Finger Pick Up 30 in 403 158K 12FP 12 Finger Pick Up sunflower 403 203K 6FP 6 Finger Pick Up Twin 20 in 403 169K Description Order No Soybean 1700 2000 seeds lb 403 122D Soybean 2000 2700 seeds lb 403 123D Soybean 2700 3200 seeds lb 403 124D Soybean 3200 3600 seeds lb 403 125D Soybean 3600 4000 seeds lb 403 126D Cotton 4000 4600 seeds lb 403 133D Cotton 4600 5200 seeds lb 403 134D Cot...

Page 128: ...or may be field installed as kits Only one type of seed firmer may be installed at the same time Order one per opener For operations see Seed Lok Seed Firmer Lock Up on page 78 Keeton Seed Firmer The base 3PYP includes no seed firmers A choice of firmers is an option in the product bundles or may be field installed as kits Order one per opener Only one type of seed firmer may be installed at the s...

Page 129: ...option is valuable It prevents castering in backing and steers the casters to match the turning radius of the tractor steering This relies on a sensor mounted on a tractor front wheel The mechanical hydraulic and electronic components are factory installed on the planter and configured to your row spacing The tractor sensor bracket and components are normally dealer installed as part of pre delive...

Page 130: ...in 36 Twin 38 Twin 40 Twin 30 in 76 cm Number of Openers 12 36 38 40 in 23 20 in 24 Twin 31 15 in 32 Seed Hopper Capacity 82 bu 2890 liter hopper or ProBox Tire Sizes Transport Caster 32x15 5x16 5 Hydraulic Drive Gauge Wheel 9 5Lx15 6 Ply Rib Implement Ground Drive Gauge Wheel 7 6 145 6 Ply Lug Opener Travel 10 in 25 4 cm Opener Depth Range 0 to 31 2 in 0 to 8 9 cm Opener Down Pressure springs std...

Page 131: ...75 1230 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 in tpi nominal thread diameter in inches threads per inch 13 8 12 1010 2270 3680 b N m newton meters 11 2 6 1180 2640 4290 11 2 12 1330 2970 4820 c m...

Page 132: ...ndex Appendix A Reference Information 128 Hydraulic Diagrams Where system revisions apply this section includes only diagrams for planters s n A1025S and higher For earlier production consult the Parts Manual 401 312P Wing Fold without Markers all s n 25195 U D F B L R ...

Page 133: ...3PYP Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 129 2018 07 24 Table of Contents Index 401 312M Wing Fold with Markers all s n 25062 U D F B L R ...

Page 134: ...2018 07 24 Table of Contents Index 401 312M 3PYP Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 130 Fan with Hydraulic Steering S N A1024S 29730 U D F B L R ...

Page 135: ...3PYP Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 131 2018 07 24 Table of Contents Index 401 312M Fan with Hydraulic Steering S N A1025S through A1055S 29722 U D F B L R ...

Page 136: ...2018 07 24 Table of Contents Index 401 312M 3PYP Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 132 Fan with Hydraulic Steering S N A1056S 31471 U D F B L R ...

Page 137: ...3PYP Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 133 2018 07 24 Table of Contents Index 401 312M Lift with Wing Flex s n A1025S without Hydraulic Down Pressure 29113 U D F B L R ...

Page 138: ...2018 07 24 Table of Contents Index 401 312M 3PYP Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 134 Lift with Wing Flex Lock s n A1025S without Hydraulic Down Pressure 29112 U D F B L R ...

Page 139: ...3PYP Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 135 2018 07 24 Table of Contents Index 401 312M Lift with Hydraulic Down Pressure S N A1025S 29757 U D F B L R ...

Page 140: ...2018 07 24 Table of Contents Index 401 312M 3PYP Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 136 Hydraulic Meter Drive 25120 U D F B L R ...

Page 141: ...401 312M Chain Routing Gauge Wheel Ground Drive Chain Legend Sprocket Tooth count Chain Pitch count Idler Tooth count Direction of chain in motion 34T 56P 34i 25061 120 38T U D F B L R 34T 28T Range Sprockets 15T 18T 19T 20T 30T 38T Transmission Sprockets 17T 19T 2 23T 24T 25T 26T 27T 28T A B 107 A A B ...

Page 142: ...ents Index Appendix A Reference Information 138 Transmission Ground Drive Chain 25073 70P C U D F B L R Range Sprockets 15T 18T 19T 20T 30T 38T Transmission Sprockets 17T 19T 2 23T 24T 25T 26T 27T 28T Upper Drive Sprockets 18T or 36T captive A B C B 25T 82P 105 A ...

Page 143: ...3PYP Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 139 2018 07 24 Table of Contents Index 401 312M Ground Drive Chain Left side shown 25229 U D F B L R 109 25T ...

Page 144: ...2018 07 24 Table of Contents Index 401 312M 3PYP Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 140 Hydraulic Drive Chain 25060 U D F B L R 63P 25T 17T 23T 25T 30T 78P 109 105 30T 30T 30T ...

Page 145: ...3PYP Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 141 2018 07 24 Table of Contents Index 401 312M Row Unit Placement 15 in Single Row Spacing 25424 eps 100 ...

Page 146: ...2018 07 24 Table of Contents Index 401 312M 3PYP Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 142 20 in Single Row Spacing 30 in Single Row 25425 25426 ...

Page 147: ...3PYP Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 143 2018 07 24 Table of Contents Index 401 312M Spacing 30 in Twin Row Spacing 36 in Single Row 25427 25428 ...

Page 148: ...2018 07 24 Table of Contents Index 401 312M 3PYP Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 144 Spacing 36 in Twin Row Spacing 38 in Single Row 25429 25430 ...

Page 149: ...3PYP Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 145 2018 07 24 Table of Contents Index 401 312M Spacing 38 in Twin Row Spacing 40 in Single Row 25431 25432 ...

Page 150: ...2018 07 24 Table of Contents Index 401 312M 3PYP Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 146 Spacing 40 in Twin Row Spacing 25433 ...

Page 151: ...lace 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 16 GR5 torque spec Ma...

Page 152: ... legible Replace if damaged See Safety Decals on page 5 6 Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten wheel bolts as specified See Tire Inflation Chart on page 126 Seed Monitor Console Installation The 3PYP planter s standard seed monitor system includes a virtual terminal and switch panel that must be mounted in the tractor cab As supplied by DICKEY john the kit includes a flat bracket for ...

Page 153: ...ing Components Compatible Tractors New 3PYP planters include hydraulic steering which requires mounting a sensor in the tractor steering gear or if available using existing tractor sensors ISO compatible wheel tractors and track tractors with factory installed not aftermarket auto steer ready components use the electronic steering sensor module and harnessing Non ISO compatible and those tractors ...

Page 154: ...n order to use the steering system for planting tap the soft key for Steer While Planting Tap the soft key to disable any of these selections Steering Calibration The hydraulic steering system has calibration modes for caster and tractor wheel sensors To perform one of these calibrations first fully connect your planter to the tractor level the machine and set it on a reasonably flat surface large...

Page 155: ... box next to the steering you want to select it for use Tap on the home icon to exit when finished NOTE Unavailable Steering If a steering system is unavailable its name will have a line struck through it on your screen Check your onboard CPU if your system appears unavilable Diagnostics Tap on the diagnostics icon to analyze machine sensor feedback and check for any problems your planter may be e...

Page 156: ...lement CAN network 2 the electronic steering module connected directly to the tractor factory installed steering angle sensor 3 a tractor steering sensor with brand model specific brackets which detects tractor wheel pointing Sensor installation is normally completed by the Great Plains dealer prior to delivery If it was not obtain the Pre Delivery Manual part number 401 312Q from the dealer Only ...

Page 157: ...nting mode In this mode the steering system is active only when the planter is in the raised position When the planter is in the down planting position the planter steering system is in the float mode Steering Calibration Hydraulic powered planter hydraulic steering is standard on the 3PYP planter The hydraulic steering system has two calibration modes 1 one for caster wheel sensor calibration 2 o...

Page 158: ...ch orientation right straight left If pressed more than once invalid steering data is stored You must restart the sequence see Errors and Re Tries on page 155 Caster Straight Calibration 6 Drive straight forward until the entire rig is running in a straight line Stop with all wheels straight ahead 7 Press and hold the learn button on the switch box until the LEARN indicator flashes Steering Contro...

Page 159: ...ation mode by setting Calibration switch to OFF Errors and Re Tries If you are unable to complete a sequence set the Calibration switch to OFF and restart the calibration sequence from the beginning step 3 for caster or step 11 for tractor Do not attempt to start from where you left off If you need to re try a sequence for example you run out of room to complete a circle or straight run set the Ca...

Page 160: ...cluding steering Start tractor c Set STEER switch on steering switch box OFF d If casters do not float try step 2 a Shut off tractor Power Beyond cannot be connected with tractor running b Make all normal hydraulic connections including steering see page 16 Start tractor c Make all normal electrical connections EXCEPT steering see page 15 a Remove the 11 4 inch pin locking the caster weldment and ...

Page 161: ...ted with the lift assist system When the down pressure system cycles the planter raises and lowers There are two adjustable valves in the system Bypass valve located near parallel arms Adjustment valve located near hitch PC Closed Down Pressure Tractors with Pressure Compensating Closed Center Hydraulics PC Closed Refer to Figure 156 1 Release locking disk 2 Close bypass valve for no oil flow by t...

Page 162: ...dle on gauge begins to move down from 600 psi Use locking disk to lock bypass valve at this setting See also note below 8 Adjust pressure control valve knob to desired opener down pressure per Hydraulic Down Pressure on page 54 Tighten locking disks and While 600 psi is a good starting point for setting the bypass valve if you consistently operate the planter with low opener down pressure you can ...

Page 163: ... and all connections made See Hitching Tractor to Planter on page 13 Planter must be unfolded on firm level ground See Unfolding The 3PYP on page 28 Planter must be lowered Center section must be leveled See Frame Height and Leveling on page 18 Wing Flex Lock pin must be installed Wing down lock pin must be removed and wing flex lock pins must be removed and in storage Refer to Figure 26 on page 2...

Page 164: ...op tractor engine and set park brake before attaching cables and hoses Refer to Figure 161 1 Set the spacer blocks on the lower hitch pins for twin or single row operation The blocks are set to the right for twin row shown and to the left for single row operation To Move the Spacer 2 Remove 1 2 13 bolt washers and nut 3 Remove pin 4 Flip spacer block 180 degrees 5 Insert pin from other side of hit...

Page 165: ...t assist system When the down pressure system cycles the planter raises and lowers PC Closed Down Pressure S N A1007S to A1024S Tractors with Pressure Compensating Closed Center Hydraulics PC Closed Refer to Figure 162 1 Release locking disk 2 Close bypass valve for no oil flow by turning knob on valve clockwise completely 3 Tighten locking disk Always operate the planter with the bypass valve clo...

Page 166: ...ade at this time See Hydraulic Down Pressure on page 54 for field operations PC Closed Down Pressure S N A1025S Tractors with Pressure Compensating Closed Center Hydraulics PC Closed Refer to Figure 164 1 Release locking disk 2 Close bypass valve for no oil flow by turning knob on valve clockwise completely 3 Tighten locking disk Always operate the planter with the bypass valve closed No further a...

Page 167: ...ching gauge slowly turn knob on bypass valve counterclockwise Adjust bypass knob just until needle on gauge begins to move down from 600 psi Use locking disk to lock bypass valve at this setting See also note below 8 Adjust pressure control valve to desired opener down pressure per Hydraulic Down Pressure on page 54 Tighten locking disks and The higher the bypass pressure the greater the potential...

Page 168: ...so gauge is at 600 psi 7 While watching gauge slowly turn knob on bypass valve counterclockwise Adjust bypass knob just until needle on gauge begins to move down from 600 psi Use locking disk to lock bypass valve at this setting See also note below 8 Adjust pressure control valve knob to desired opener down pressure per Hydraulic Down Pressure on page 54 Tighten locking disks and The higher the by...

Page 169: ...IC fitting at the base end top of the left lift cylinder 4 Extend the lift circuit until fluid appears at the loosened fitting Set control lever to neutral and secure the fitting 5 Loosen the JIC fitting at the base end top of the right lift cylinder 6 Extend the lift circuit until fluid appears at the loosened fitting Set control lever to neutral and secure the fitting 7 Retract the circuit Set c...

Page 170: ...Hydraulics Normally the fold hydraulics are bled at the factory before shipping and bleeding should not be required other than to fold fully and hold lever on for one minute or until all cylinders reach the end of their stroke Do not unfold planter if significant bleeding is necessary It is not safe to unfold with air in the fold system If significant air is suspected skip step 5 1 Consult appropr...

Page 171: ...normal for the lift cylinders to get out of phase resulting in uneven raising and lowering of the 3PYP Every 8 to 10 passes re phase the cylinders with this procedure 1 Raise the planter completely and hold the hydraulic lever or switch in Extend for several seconds after the planter reaches full elevation or until all cylinders are fully extended 2 When all cylinders are fully extended momentaril...

Page 172: ...oosen the JIC fitting at the base top end of the right cylinder 18 Extend lift circuit until fluid appears 19 Set circuit to neutral and secure fitting 20 Extend and retract circuit several times Bleeding Wing Flex Hydraulics Refer to Figure 135 and Figure 136 1 Consult appropriate flex circuit hydraulic diagram for your planter see Parts Manual 2 Check that tractor hydraulic reservoir is full Set...

Page 173: ...nce 2 Check that tractor hydraulic reservoir is full 3 Unfold the wings See Unfolding The 3PYP on page 28 If the planter is equipped with markers leave the marker switches Off during this bleed 4 Set hydraulics for low flow rate Disconnect the rod ends of both wing fold cylinders so that they may extend without moving the wings 5 Retract the wing fold circuit 6 Loosen the JIC fittings at both wing...

Page 174: ...istance 5 Evaluate the seed trench page 63 6 Adjust the springs until depth and closure are ideal If the ideal setting seems to be in between two notch values use the higher setting Rows in wheel tracks may be higher still 7 Engage the Row Pro system Set the initial target weight at 80 pounds 8 Operate in the field Evaluate furrow and closing Adjust Row Pro force setting for optimal results 9 When...

Page 175: ...already getting their down pressure from the springs on the parallel arms Row Pro only acts to vary that pressure as needed to maintain consistency in different soil conditions There is one cylinder for each row located between the parallel arms Based on loading on the side depth wheels Row Pro adjusts air pressure in the air cylinders Refer to Figure 180 There is one valve set per opener section ...

Page 176: ...ted in the opener body see fig 162 Four leads connect to the valve sets There is one pair one air intake one exhaust for each valve For single row planters There is one load cell and one valve set per each opener section located at mid section For twin row planters There are two load cells and two valve sets per each opener section located on the long and short center row unit of the section The R...

Page 177: ...he remote air filter line should be as short as possible The air compressor pressurizes the air tank reservoir Row Pro Air Tank Refer to Figure 184 An air tank is provided and mounted on the wing Open the air tank petcock once daily to drain water accumulation The air tank is used in conjunction with the air valves to maintain a set pressure value for the air cylinders Air valves are used to incre...

Page 178: ...35 the compressor engages and builds back up to 150 psi Duty cycle varies based on air usage Check for Air Leaks Before going to the field check for air leaks 1 Turn the compressor on to pressure up the primary system until it automatically shuts off If the system loses pressure check for leaks 2 Use the Leak Test mode to cycle through the sections and check for leaks Figure 186 Air Pressure Gauge...

Page 179: ...results are acceptable use the displayed pressure as your target rate Front Rear Linked Enabled links the front and rear row units so that the same amount of pressure increase decrease set at the screen is applied to front rear row units When Disabled front rear row units are not linked Two sets of buttons appear on the screen that allow for adjustments of front and rear rates independently Target...

Page 180: ...a section fails that individual section can be turned on and off to locate the problem Refer to Figure 190 Reset Offset Value Resetting Offset Values clears previous down pressure readings and resets values to zero 1 At Main WORK SCRN press NEXT PAGE button 2 Press MODULE CFG button 3 At Module Configuration screen press DPRESS SET 4 At the Down Pressure Setting screen press OK to clear values IMP...

Page 181: ...tank Drain tank to keep reserve volume at proper size Erratic down pressure reading Poor electrical connection to load cell Clean connection and reassemble Load cell malfunction Replace load cell Persistent high alarm Row unit spring tension too high Lower spring tension Air leak preventing cylinders from holding pressure Fix leak Persistent low alarm Row unit spring tension too low Raise spring t...

Page 182: ...he product is towed at a speed in excess of 20 miles per hour Soils containing rocks stumps or other obstructions may void the warranty in its entirety Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originally sold the unit and all warranty adjustments must be made through such dealer Great Plains Mfg Inc reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any ...

Page 183: ...3 chain transmission 138 checklists air system 43 electrical 43 fertilizer 43 field 43 gauge wheel planter drive 44 hydraulic planter drive 44 hydraulic system 44 mechanical 43 meters 44 pre setup 12 148 pre start 21 row cleaners 43 row units 43 chemical 93 chemicals 2 59 77 94 children 2 3 circuit 1 55 clean finger pickup meter 88 clean singulating meter 88 clearance 126 closed center 54 Closed C...

Page 184: ...midity 116 hydraulic bleeding 102 hydraulic diagrams 128 hydraulic down pressure 54 hydraulic drive 118 hydraulic drive chain 140 hydraulic filter 101 hydraulic hookup 16 17 hydraulic meter drive 136 I Important defined 10 indicator hydraulic 101 injury 2 inoculated seed 38 insert 76 insert finger meter 77 94 insert meter 94 97 installation steering 152 installation console 148 installation scrape...

Page 185: ...teering 125 riders 2 right hand defined 10 row cleaner 62 row cleaner manual 67 row cleaners 19 67 121 row mode spacer 13 row shut off 65 row unit down pressure 63 row unit drive coupler 65 row unit lock up 66 row unit placement 141 Row Pro 170 S safety 1 safety decals 5 safety information 1 sampling 45 scraper 62 147 scraper installation 147 scrapers 100 scrapers depth wheel 72 scrapers gauge whe...

Page 186: ...pling options 119 wing flex lock 159 wing flex lock pin 24 wing flex lock pins 29 wing leveling 159 wing link arm 159 wing lock pin 24 wing lock pins 29 Y yellow 16 17 yoke 53 Y tube 88 Symbols 55 drive option 118 56 drive option 118 80 wing option 119 81 wing option 119 82 wing option 119 Numerics 110011375 manual 10 110011425 manual 10 110011427 manual 10 110011468 manual 10 110011469 manual 10 ...

Page 187: ...aper 124 404 196D scraper 124 407 422A pump 61 411 015M manual 117 411 442D spacer 13 411 448D spacer 13 411 449D tube 13 4500 rpm 35 58 5 kph 27 600 psi 54 158 163 164 7 6 145 6 Ply Lug 126 8 0 mph 41 8000 13 54 149 802 024C bolt 147 802 172C bolt 147 802 589C bolt 90 802 782C clutch bolt 30 803 014C nut 147 803 043C nut 147 803 200C nut 90 804 011C washer 147 804 013C washer 147 805 033C pin 66 ...

Page 188: ...Cover Table of Contents Cover Table of Contents ...

Page 189: ...Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index ...

Page 190: ...Great Plains Mfg 1525 E North St P O Box 5060 Salina KS 67402 ...

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