GREAT PLAINS Yield-Pro PL5800, Operator'S Manual

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PL5800 Planter Table of Contents Index Operation
Setting Planting Depth
The T-handle sets planting depth by limiting how
high the side depth gauge wheels ride relative to the
opener disks. The position of the seed tube is fixed
relative to the disks and is not adjusted.
To adjust seed depth, pull the T-handle up and back
and move it forward or back to another setting.
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For shallower planting, move the T-handle forward.
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For deeper planting, move the T-handle back.
Disk-to-Disk Spacing
Opener disk angle and stagger is not adjustable, but
disk-to-disk spacing is, and may need attention as
disks experience normal wear. Spacers will need to
be reset when blades are replaced.
The ideal spacing causes the blades to be in contact
for about 1 inch (2.5 cm) (A). If you insert two pieces
of paper between the blades, the paper should slide
from touching to 1 1/2inch (3.8 cm) from each other.
If the contact area is significantly larger or there is a
large gap, adjust by moving one or more spacer
washers.
Crushing Hazard
Install lift cylinder locks when working on the
machine. A falling machine can cause
severe injury or death.
1. Raise the planter and install lift cylinder locks.
2. Remove the side gauge wheels on the row unit
needing adjustment.
Sharp Object Hazard
Opener disks are sharp and may result in
injury. Wear hand protection when working
in this area.
3. Remove the bolt (1) retaining the opener disk (2)
on one side.
4. Carefully remove the disk. Do not lose the hub
components and spacer washers (3 and 4).
5. To reduce the spacing between disks, move one
spacer washer from the inside (3) to the outside
(4) of the disk.
6. Reassemble and check the disk contact.
Gauge Wheel/Disk Clearance
For disk-to-wheel angle and clearance the side
gauge wheel (1) should just be touching the opener
disk (2) when the wheel is raised to planting depth.
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A
B
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