Great Plains PD8070 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 75)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 71
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30 Series Row-Unit Side Wheels
Check that outside disk scrapers are formed to disk
blades to help remove any mud. Bend and twist scrapers
to fit blades as necessary. After every 80 hectares
(200 acres) of planter operation, check outside scrapers
for proper adjustment and wear. Replace scrapers as
necessary.
Sharp Object Hazard:
Be careful when working in this area. Disk edges are sharp.
Refer to Figure 81
7.
Check number of shims between side gauge
wheel
and wheel arm . At least one shim must
be between wheel bearing and arm. When installed,
wheel should turn freely and not hit arm at curve.
Do not add more shims than necessary.
8. Disassemble side gauge wheel arm from row unit.
Remove bushing
from sleeve and check
bushing for wear. Replace bushing if necessary.
9. When reinstalling side gauge wheels, align tab on
hex adjustment
with notch in bushing. Replace
bolt and tighten.
10. Adjust side gauge wheels. See “Disk Angle and
Side Gauge Wheels” on page 49.
Figure 81
Depth Gauge Wheel
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2
4
5
1
3
5
1 2
3 4
5