Great Plains 3PYP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 14)

401-312M Table of Contents Index 2014-09-09
10 3PYP Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Introduction
Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new
product owners. The 3-Point 40-Foot Yield-Pro
®
Planter
(3PYP) has been designed with care and built by skilled
workers using quality materials. Proper setup,
maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you
get years of satisfactory use from the machine.
Description of Unit
The 3PYP is a semi-mounted implement for use in
conventional till, minimum-till, or light no-till conditions.
The 3PYP accepts optional unit mounted coulters. The
unit mounted coulters make it suitable for light to
moderate no-till conditions only. The 3PYP is outfitted
with 25 Series, side-depth-control row-units. The 3PYP
stack-folds for transport.
Intended Usage
Use the 3PYP to seed production-agriculture crops only.
Do not modify the planter for use with attachments other
than Great Plains options and accessories specified for
use with the 3PYP.
Note: This manual covers all vintages of 3PYP planters
(does not include model 3PYPA with Air-Pro
®
meters). Not all illustrations and photographs
represent the most recent products.
Document Family
Covered Models
Using This Manual
This manual will familiarize you with safety, assembly,
operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and
maintenance. Read this manual and follow the
recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient
operation.
The information in this manual is current at printing.
Some parts may change to assure top performance.
Definitions
The following terms are used throughout this manual.
Right-hand and left-hand as used in this manual are
determined by facing the direction the machine will travel
while in use unless otherwise stated.
A crucial point of information related to the preceding topic.
Read and follow the directions to remain safe, avoid serious
damage to equipment and ensure desired field results.
Note: Useful information related to the preceding topic.
Figure 1
3PYP Planter
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Figure 2
Right / Left
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R
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401-312M Operator Manual (this document)
401-312B Seed Rate Charts
401-312P Parts Manual
401-312Q Pre-Delivery Manual
110011425 Quick-Start Guide, 24 twin row
110011427 Quick-Start Guide, 32 twin row
110011468 Quick-Start Guide, 16-row
110011469 Quick-Start Guide, 12-row
110011375 IIntelliAg
®
Operator manual
3PYP-1236 12 Row, 36-Inch Spacing
3PYP-1238 12 Row, 38-Inch Spacing
3PYP-1240 12 Row, 40-Inch Spacing
3PYP-1630 16 Row, 30-Inch Spacing
3PYP-2320 23 Row, 20-Inch Spacing
3PYP-24TR36 24 Row (12 Twin), 36-Inch Spacing
3PYP-24TR38 24 Row (12 Twin), 38-Inch Spacing
3PYP-24TR40 24 Row (12 Twin), 40-Inch Spacing
3PYP-3115 31 Row, 15-Inch Spacing
3PYP-32TR30 32 Row (16 Twin), 30-Inch Spacing