Great Plains 606NT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 34)

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Frame Weight Adjustment
In some challenging no-till conditions, the drill may not
have enough weight to enable consistent coulter soil
penetration. In such cases, additional weight may help.
An optional weight bracket kit is available. See page 59
for ordering information. The kit includes two brackets
.
The kit itself adds 180 pounds (82 kg) to the drill. It
accepts up to 600 pounds (272 kg) of standard tractor
weights (300 pounds on each bracket), for a maximum of
780 pounds (354 kg) additional weight.
See table at right for available down-force per coulter,
with various drill and weight kit configurations.
Possible Transport Hazard:
Re-check that the tractor or towing vehicle is adequate for
transport, particularly with a 3-point drill. Consider
transporting without weights on the drill. A weight kit with
maximum weights can increase empty drill weight by 34%.
Tractor Damage / Field Results Risks:
With weights installed, re-check that the tractor is adequate to
pull the drill afield. A tractor that was marginal with the
standard drill may provide inadequate performance with
accessory weights.
Always install equal weight on each bracket. Unbalanced
weights causes uneven furrow and seeding depth across the
drill.
Note: The maximum number of tractor weights may vary
by weight style and supplier.
After installing weights, re-check frame height and level
(page 17), coulter depth (page 31) and opener disc
depth (page 38).
Figure 28
Accessory Weight Brackets
32703
Drill Configuration 3P605NT 605NT
(no seed loaded) 3P606NT 606NT
Standard Drill 253 lbs 294 lbs
(no weight kit) 115 kg 133 kg
Standard Drill 287 lbs 328 lbs
Kit, plus 300 Pounds 130 kg 149 kg
Standard Drill 320 lbs 361 lbs
Kit, plus 600 Pounds 145 kg 164 kg
Drill w/ Small Seeds (SGS) 337 lbs 378 lbs
Kit, plus 600 Pounds 153 kg 171 kg
Drill w/ Native Grass (NG) 353 lbs 394 lbs
Kit, plus 600 Pounds 160 kg 179 kg
Drill with NG & SGS 370 lbs 405 lbs
Kit, plus 600 Pounds 168 kg 184 kg
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Maximum Per Coulter
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