GREAT PLAINS Yield-Pro PL5800, Operator'S Manual

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PL5800 Planter Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup
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Preparation and Setup
This section helps to prepare your tractor and planter
for use. Before using the planter in the field, you
must hitch the planter to a suitable tractor, inspect
systems, and level.
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Pre-Planting Checklist
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Read and understand “ Safety Information ” on
page 3.

Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread apart.

Check that all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated. See “ Lubrication ” on page 64.

Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly placed and legible. If damaged, replace with
new, legible decal and/or reflector. See “ Safety
Decals ” on page 7.

Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten
wheel bolts as specified. See “ Tire Chart ” on
page 91.

Check the planter for worn or damaged parts. Repair
or replace parts before going to the field.

If returning the planter to use from storage, remove
any grease used to protect the cylinder rods.
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Monitor Installation and Setup
The standard seed monitor system includes a
terminal that must be mounted in the tractor cab.
Refer to the monitor manual for installation and
setup.
Information specific to your planter model is in a
separate Quick Start Guide. Configure the system
with this information before the first use.
The quick start guides are not specific to individual
model row spacings. Use the following information:
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Hitch Planter to Tractor
Crushing Hazard
Do not stand or place any part or your body
between planter and moving tractor. Keep
others away. Failure to avoid may result in
severe injury or death by being crushed
between tractor and planter. Stop tractor
engine and set park brake before attaching
harnesses or hoses.
Hydraulic Hose Connections
High Pressure Fluid Hazard
Escaping fluid under pressure can have
sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin.
Check all hydraulic lines and fittings before
applying pressure. Use paper or cardboard,
not body parts, and wear heavy gloves to
check for suspected leaks. If injured, seek
immediate medical attention from a
physician familiar with this type of injury.
Great Plains hydraulic hoses have color coded
handle grips to help hook up hoses to tractor outlets.
Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked
with the same color.
To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit,
refer to the symbol (1) feed cylinder base ends.
Model Active Rows Channel Width
PL5800-1236 12 432 inches
PL5800-1630 16 480 inches
PL5800-1670 16 1120 cm
PL5800-2420 24 432 inches
PL5800-24TR36 24 432 inches
PL5800-3115 31 465 inches
PL5800-3135 31 465 inches
PL5800-32TR30 32 480 inches
PL5800-32TR70 32 1120 cm
PL5800-IR-1630 16 480 inches
PL5800-IR-1670 16 1120 cm
PL5800-IR-2420 24 432 inches
PL5800-IR-3115 31 465 inches
PL5800-IR-3135 31 465 inches
PL5800-IR-32TR 32 480 inches
PL5800-IR-24TR36 24 432 inches
PL5800-IR-32TR70 32 1120 cm
Color Hydraulic Function
Grey Fold/Marker
Blue Lift/Hitch
Black Meter Pressure
Yellow Drive/Fertilizer Pump
Red Seed Delivery
Model Active Rows Channel Width
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