Introduction, Document family, Description of unit – Great Plains 3N-4020 Operator Manual User Manual
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2013-10-29
196-359M
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
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Introduction
Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new
product owners. Your 3-Section 40-Foot No-Till Drill has
been designed with care and built by skilled workers
using quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance, and
safe operating practices will help you get years of satis-
factory use.
Document Family
196-359M
Operator Manual
a
(this document)
196-359P
Parts Manual
Description of Unit
The 3N-4010F, 3N-4010HDF and 3N-4020F are pull-type
seeding implements outfitted with hydraulic drive meter-
ing and no-till coulters for use in no-till or minimum-till
conditions.
The 3N-4010F has 10 Series, parallel-arm openers.
The 3N-4010HDF has 10HD (Heavy Duty) openers.
The 3N-4020F has 20 Series, side-depth-control open-
ers. All models fold for transport.
Models Covered by this Manual
10 Series Openers:
3N-4010F-4810 48 Rows, 10 inch/25cm
3N-4010F-6475 64 Rows, 7.5 inch/19cm
10HD (Heavy Duty) Series Openers:
3N4010HDF-481048 Rows, 10 inch/25cm
3N4010HDF-647564 Rows, 10 inch/19cm
20 Series Openers:
3N-4020F-4810 48 Rows, 10 inch/25cm
3N-4020F-6475 64 Rows, 7.5 inch/19cm
Intended Usage
Use the drill to seed production-agriculture crops only.
Do not modify the drill for use with attachments other
than Great Plains options and accessories specified or
recommended for use with the drill.
Definitions
The following terms are used throughout this manual.
Right-hand and left-hand as used in this manual are
determined by facing the direction the machine will travel
while in use unless otherwise stated.
Paragraphs in this format present a crucial point of information
related to the current topic.
Read and follow the directions to:
- remain safe,
- avoid serious damage to equipment and
- ensure desired field results.
Note: Paragraphs in this format provide useful informa-
tion related to the current topic.
a. This manual also covers seeding rate. There is no separate Seed Rate manual.
Figure 1
3N-40 Drill
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Figure 2
Left/Right Notation
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R