Great Plains 3S-4010HDF Operator Manual - Manual (Page 59)

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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Troubleshooting 55
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
Planting too much Excessive overlap Adjust marker, page 18.
Incorrect Drive Type (Main Box) Check sprocket set up (Seed Rate Manual).
Seed meter incorrectly set Check handle against chart (Seed Rate Man-
ual).
Seed cup door too open (Main Box) Narrow door opening for seed size (Seed
Rate Manual).
Seed size and/or density varies from
charts Calibrate for your seed (Seed Rate Manual).
Incorrect tire size or pressure. Check tires per page 89. Adjust air pressure.
For incorrect size, use calibration to compen-
sate until correct tires are installed.
Meter flutes damaged Inspect and service as necessary.
Actual field size is different Verify field size.
Planting too little Excessive field speed Slow down.
Pass gaps. Adjust marker, page 18.
Incorrect Drive Type (Main Box) Check sprocket set up (Seed Rate Manual).
Seed meter incorrectly set Check handle against chart (Seed Rate Man-
ual).
Seed cup door too narrow (Main Box) Widen door opening for seed size (Seed Rate
Manual).
Seed size and/or density varies from
charts Calibrate for your seed (Seed Rate Manual).
Plugged opener seed tube Lift drill, inspect and clear tube.
Contaminated seed or treatment build-
up in meters Use new clean seed. Clean out meters.
Skipping chain or severely worn
sprockets Adjust chain slack (page 63). Replace worn
sprockets.
Excessive seed cracking Excessive field speed Slow down.
Seed cup door too narrow (Main Box) Open as needed for seed size (see Seed
Rate Manual).
Unclean seed. Use clean seed.
Damaged, old or dry seed Use clean, new seed.