Great Plains YP1630F-1670 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 51)

2012-12-27 Table of Contents Index 401-832M
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index 47
Adjustments
To get full performance from your Planter, you need an
understanding of all component operations, and many
provide adjustments for optimal field results. Some of
these are covered earlier in this manual. Even if your planting conditions rarely change, some
items need periodic adjustment due to normal wear.
Adjustment Page The Adjustment Affects
Tongue Height 19 Correct draft load to tractor
Frame Leveling 123 Planting consistency
Wing Alignment 124 Correct and consistent row tracking
Fan Speed 42
Materials Rates
Seed SRM
a
a. SRM: Seed Rate Manual (401-832B)
Refer to Planter Seed Rate Manual
Dry Fertilizer SRM
a
Refer to Planter Seed Rate Manual
Treatment (Option) SRM
a
Refer to Planter Seed Rate Manual
Marker Adjustments
Marker Extension 125 Swath alignment
Disk Angle and Orientation 49 Visibility of mark
Marker Speed Adjustment 49 Reliable marker operation
Frame-Mounted Row Accessories (Options)
Coulters 50 Row pre-furrow depth and trash cutting
Vantage I Fertilizer Delivery 50 Fertilizer placement
30 Series Row Unit Adjustments
Row Unit Down Pressure 52 Planting depth uniformity
Row-Unit Opener Adjustments 53 Seed depth, spacing, coverage
Side Depth Wheels 54 Seed depth
Adjusting Gauge Wheel Scrapers 55 Consistent seed furrow depth
Seed Meter Setup and Adjustment
Exchanging Meters 57 Switching between Corn/Sunflower & other seeds
Finger Pick-Up Meter Adjustment 58 Consistent seed population
Exchanging Finger Sets 86 Switching between corn and sunflower
Brush Meter Adjustment 60 Consistent seed population
Seed Firmer Adjustments (Option) 61 Seed-soil contact
Press Wheel Adjustment 62 Effective soil coverage
Monitor Adjustments PM400 Refer to Seed Monitor manual