PL5200 Planter
Troubleshooting
Great Plains | 411-825M | 12/07/2020
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Uneven seed
spacing
Hydraulic drive meter motor rpm too
low for reliable control by proportional
valve
Increase field speed. See “
page 2.
Ensure correct seed disk is installed. Refer to Material
Rate manual.
Excessive field speed
Reduce field speed to recommended values. See
“
Partially plugged row unit seed tube Remove any obstruction.
Uneven seed
depth
Excessive field speed
Reduce field speed to recommended values. See
“
Field conditions too wet
Wait for improved field conditions.
Seed firmer not in correct position
and/or incorrect tension setting
Ensure correct positioning and adjust tension as needed.
See “
Incorrect row unit down pressure
Adjust row unit down pressure. See “
Excessive debris and/or uneven field
conditions
Rework field.
Seed depth too
shallow and/or
scattered seed
Damaged seed tube
Replace seed tube.
Opener depth too shallow
Adjust side depth wheels. See “
Excessive seed
cracking
Incorrect disk cell size for seed
Use correct seed disks for seed type and size. Refer to
Material Rate manual.
Seed size may be too small or too large, refer to Material
Rate manual.
Damaged, old, or dry seed.
Replace with clean seed.
Seed blowing
Fan rpm too high
Slow down the fan to 2800 rpm. See “
Seal to airbox not positioned properly Inspect and adjust seal. Seal should be intact, and
compress to about 1/2 inch (13 mm) under seed container.
Replace, if necessary.
Seed hoses
plugging or
partially
plugging
Fan too slow/high
Inspect seed hoses, and remove obstructions, in these areas:
between airbox and y-tubes,
between y-tubes and meter, and
meter and seed tube.
Adjust fan speed. See “
Sag or kink in seed hoses
Inspect seed hoses, and remove obstructions, in these areas:
between airbox and y-tubes,
between y-tubes and meter, and
meter and seed tube.
Ensure proper air hose placement at mount weldment. If
correct, shorten the length of air hoses as necessary.
Meter and/or y-tubes are closed
Open meter door and/or y-tubes.
Incorrect seed hose assembly
placement
Properly attach y-tube to intended meter.
Possible air leak
Inspect for air leaks from fan to top of meter. Repair or
replace, as necessary.
Problem
Cause
Solution
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