
3N-4010F, 3N-4010HDF, and 3N-4020F
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2019-03-08
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information.................................................1
Safety Decals ....................................................................6
Introduction...........................................................................11
Preparation and Setup .........................................................13
Make Electrical Connections ....................................13
Make Hydraulic Connections....................................14
Hydraulic Circuit Connections ..................................14
Initial Setup......................................................................16
Initial Tractor Setup ..................................................16
Drill Setup Checks....................................................17
Drill Option Setup .....................................................17
Install Weight Brackets (Option)...............................19
Operating Instructions .........................................................21
Pre-Start Checklist...........................................................21
Lift / Lower .......................................................................22
Folding the Drill................................................................23
Unfolding the Drill ............................................................24
Transport .........................................................................25
Pre-Transport Checklist............................................26
Loading Seed ..................................................................27
No Seed Lubricants..................................................27
Planting............................................................................28
Seed Rate ................................................................28
Point Row Switches.........................................................30
Point Row CAL Mode ...............................................30
Field Operations ..............................................................31
Marker Operation (Option)...............................................32
Shaft Monitor Operation (Option) .............................32
Hydraulic Drive Operation ...................................................34
Drive Operational Requirements .....................................34
Tractor Hookup................................................................34
Controller Menu...............................................................35
Console Functions...........................................................36
Basic Operation...............................................................36
Hydraulic Drive Field Operations.....................................37
Seed Rate Calibration .....................................................38
Seed Rate Calibration Steps....................................38
Hydraulic Drive Calibration.......................................39
Speed Calibration............................................................50
Varying Rates with Pre-set Function ...............................53
GPS-Based Planting .......................................................54
FarmWorks SiteMate ...............................................54
GP Precision Population Settings ............................55
Ag Leader PF3000 ...................................................56
Precision Population Settings ..................................57
Adjustments..........................................................................58
Planting Depth.................................................................58
Frame Level ....................................................................59
Frame Height...................................................................59
Frame Height without Frame-Mounted Coulters .............60
Frame-Mounted Coulters ................................................62
Frame Height - Frame Mounted Coulters ................62
Individual Frame-Mounted Coulter Depth ................64
Frame-Mounted Coulter Force.................................65
Row Unit Shut-Off ...........................................................65
Implement Lift Switch Adjustment ...................................66
Frame Weight..................................................................67
Available Down Force ..............................................67
Marker Adjustments ........................................................68
Marker Disk Adjustment ...........................................68
10 Series Row Unit Adjustments.....................................69
10 Series Row Unit Down Pressure.........................70
10 Series Disk Blade Adjustments ...........................71
10 Series Seed Firmer Adjustments ........................72
10 Series Opener Depth ..........................................73
10HD Series Row Unit Adjustments................................74
Unit-Mounted Coulter Adjustments ..........................75
10HD Row Unit Down Pressure...............................77