Great Plains PT8030 V1012 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 15)

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Section 2 Planter Operation
PT6030 and PT8030 Pull-Type Planter 401-032M 10/10/12
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 2
Planter Operation
The following section was written to provide general infor-
mation on the planter and tractor operation.
Initial Preparation of the Planter
•
Lubricate the planter as indicated in the Lubrication por-
tion of “Section 7 Maintenance and Lubrication” on
page
45.
•
Check the tires for proper inflation, see the Tire Inflation
Chart in “Section 10 Appendix” on page
62.
•
Check the chains for proper tension and alignment as
shown in “Section 7 Maintenance and Lubrication”
on page
45.
•
Perform all beginning of season and daily planter ser-
vice as discussed in “Section 7 Maintenance and Lu-
brication” on page
45.
•
Check over the planter and replace worn or damaged
parts before going to the field.
•
All nuts, bolts and screws should be checked. Refer to
the Torque Value Chart in “Section 10 Appendix” on
page
62.
•
The legs of the cotter pins should be spread.
Tractor Preparation
Minimum required draw bar horsepower for field work
6-row planter 80-120 HP
8-row planter 100-140 HP
Recommended Tractor Horsepower
Consult your dealer for information on horsepower re-
quirements and tractor compatibility. Requirements will
vary with planter options, tillage and terrain. One dual re-
mote hydraulic outlet (SCV) is required on models
equipped with the standard single valve hydraulic system.
Two dual remote hydraulic outlets (SCV) are required on
models equipped with the optional dual valve hydraulic
system.
Tire Pressure
Tire pressure should be checked regularly and maintained
as follows:
Transport/Ground Drive 9.5L X 15-8 ply.................. 44 psi
Contact Drive 13-6.50 X 6 ....................................... 40 psi
Contact Drive
Transport/Ground Drive
Figure 2-1
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!
DANGER!
Rim and tire servicing can be dan-
gerous. Explosive separation of a
tire and rim parts can cause seri-
ous injury or death.
Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you
have the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.
This should only be done by persons properly trained and
equipped to do the job.
Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate tires
above recommended pressure.
When inflating tires, use a clip-on air chuck and extension
hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and not in
front of or over tire assembly. Use a safety cage to enclose tire
and rim assembly when inflating.
Inspect tires and wheels daily. Do not operate with low pres-
sure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims or missing lug bolts and
nuts.