Great Plains ADI334 Predelivery Manual - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
Models ADI334 and ADI345 Air Drill Implement 160-243M 4/7/04
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Introduction
An operator’s manual is also provided with the new ma-
chine. Read and understand “Important Safety Informa-
tion” and “Operating Instructions” in the operator’s
manual before assembling the machine. As a reference,
keep the operator’s manual on hand while assembling.
The information in this manual is current at printing. Some
parts may change to assure top performance.
Definitions
Right and left as used in this manual are determined by
facing the direction the machine will travel while in use un-
less otherwise stated.
IMPORTANT: A crucial point of information related to
the preceding topic. For safe and correct operation,
read and follow the directions provided before continu-
ing.
NOTE: Useful information related to the preceding topic.
Assembly and Setup Assistance
To order additional dealer assembly instructions or opera-
tor’s and parts manuals, write to the following address. In-
clude model numbers in all correspondence.
If you do not understand any part of this manual or have
other assembly or setup questions, assistance is avail-
able. Contact
Product Support
Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department
PO Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
Great Plains Manufacturing wants you to be satisfied with
any new machine delivered by the Great Plains Trucking
network. To ease the assembly task and produce a prop-
erly working machine, read this entire manual before as-
sembling or setting up new equipment.
Description of Unit
The three-rank air drill implement is a towed seeding im-
plement used with a Great Plains air-drill cart. Seed is de-
livered by a pressurized air stream to the floating-hoe
openers via primary seed hoses, distribution towers and
secondary seed hoses.
The implement has a working width of 34 or 45 feet. The
implement has three ranks of staggered openers for easy
residue flow. Opener depth is controlled by a hydraulic
stop. Press wheels follow the openers to firm and close the
seedbed. An electric-clutch drive with an adjustable height
switch turns seeding off automatically for headland turns.
Openers and press wheels are spaced over four frame
sections on the 34-foot or six sections on the 45-foot im-
plement. Floating arms link the cart to the implement, al-
lowing the implement to move independently of the tractor
and cart for increased front-to-rear flexibility.
The implement folds to a transport height of 15 feet, eight
inches (45-foot drill) or 13 feet, two inches (34-foot drill).
Rear castor wheels are used for transport and field turns
and are lifted for seeding.
Using This Manual
This manual was written to help you assemble and pre-
pare the new machine for the customer. The manual in-
cludes instructions for assembly and set up. Read this
manual and follow the recommendations for safe, efficient
and proper assembly and setup.