Great Plains 2025P Operator Manual - Manual (Page 65)

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63 Troubleshooting
Drill boxes do not empty
evenly Right and left hand seed rates are not
set the same. Readjust rates, see Seeding Rate
Chart, page 104.
Tire sizes or tire inflation not equal on
right and left gauge wheels. Correct tire size or tire inflation, page
160.
Meter(s) are shut off. Open meter(s).
Opener seed tube plugged. Lift up drill, expose bottom of seed
tube and clean out with wire.
Sliding seed tube plugged. Clean out sliding seed tube.
Drive chains damaged or missing. Replace drive chains.
Drive torque requirements different
on right and left gauge wheel drives. Check gauge wheels and tires.
Unequal number of sliding seed tubes
in each box compartment.
Planting around fields vs. back-and-
forth. Correct planting operation.
Rough field conditions may move
seed in the box.
Chain Debris in retainer clip Be sure retainer clip is facing oppo-
site way of chain travel
Press wheel or openers plug-
ging Planting conditions too wet. Wait until drier weather.
Drill not running level front-to-back in
the field. Readjust top link to level drill.
Drill frame height incorrect. Adjust drill frame height, page 37.
Coulters not set deep enough to cut
residue. Check coulter adjustment in hitch
operator’s manual.
Opener set too deep. Readjust, page 28.
Opener spring force too high. Readjust, page 27 or page 29.
20 or 25 Series Openers press wheel
spring force too high. Readjust 20 series, page 27.
Readjust 25 series, page 29
20 or 25 Series Openers 1 x 12 press
wheel stagger adjustment not correct. Correct press wheel stagger.
Backed up with drill in the ground Clean out and check for damage.
Failed disk bearings Replace disk bearings.
Disk blades worn. Adjust or replace disk blades, page
72.
20 or 25 Series Opener side depth
wheels not adjusted correctly. Readjust, page 26.
Scraper worn or damaged. Replace scraper.
Openers plugging in no-till condi-
tions. Drill at a slight angle to the rows.
Drill is not pulling level front-
to-back Incorrect top link adjustment. Readjust top hitch link to level drill.
Problem Cause Solution