Adjustments, Adjustments summary – Great Plains NTA2007HD Operator Manual User Manual
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
NTA607/2007HD
166-283M
04/04/2011
Adjustments
Adjustments Summary
To get full performance from your NTA607/2007HD drill,
you need an understanding of all component operations,
and many provide adjustments for optimal field results.
Even if your planting conditions rarely change, some of
these items need periodic adjustment due to normal
wear.
Null4:
Adjustment
Page
The Adjustment Affects
Tongue Height
Correct draft load to tractor
Frame and Wing Alignment
Planting consistency
Height Switch Adjustment
Correct off/on state of meter drive
Chain Slack
Avoidance of irregular metering and low rates
Consistent metering, and damage avoidance
Monitor Configuration
-
Primary source is DICKEY-john
®
Air System
Fan RPM
Consistent, gentle material delivery
Diverter Vane
Balancing for dissimilar materials
Material Rates
-
Primary source is Seed Rate manual 167-085B
High Rate Flute Sets
150% or 200% metering rates
Rate Range Gears
10x metering rate change
Variable Rate Gearboxes
0 to 100% of current rate range
Calibration
Correcting chart rate to your specific materials
Marker Adjustments
Marker Extension
Intended swath spacing
Marker Tension
Marking weight. Correct folding.
Marker Disk Angle and Direction
Visibility of mark
Marker Speed Adjustment
Reliable marker operation
Wing Weight Transfer Adjustment
Ensuring that wing openers operate at desired depth
Cart Weight Transfer Adjustment
Increase available weight in challenging conditions
Frame-Mounted Coulters
Row pre-furrow depth
Summary of adjustments available
Row Unit Adjustments for Series...
07HD
Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)
Planting depth
Row Unit Down Pressure (Individual)
Planting depth uniformity in tire tracks
Opener Disk Adjustments
Seed depth, seed-to-soil contact
Inside Scrapers
Reliable disk operation
Seed Firmer Adjustments (Option)
Seed-soil contact
Press Wheel Adjustment
Effective soil coverage