Great Plains 1525P Operator Manual - Manual (Page 19)

8/14/2006 118-949M
17 Preparation and Setup
Leveling Drill
Single Gauge Wheel
Refer to Figure 2
Initially adjust drill so bottom of opener tube runs
26 inches above ground when drill is lowered in
the field.
Refer to Figure 3
To adjust:
1. Make sure block mount of the spring linkage
(2) is in the lower mount hole for planting in
bedded irrigation. The upper hole is for non-
bedded ground.
2. Set turnbuckle length. Turn turnbuckle to
shorten or lengthen as necessary. Initially set
length to 17 1/2 inches between pin centers to
achieve the 26-inch dimension mentioned
above. When adjusting the turnbuckle length,
remember:
• Lengthening turnbuckle raises drill.
• Shortening turnbuckle lowers drill.
3. Level drill with top three-point link.
Refer to Figure 4
NOTE: When drill is level, parallel links will be
running slightly uphill towards the front.
The 1-inch dimension shown in figure 4 is a gen-
eral dimension that will vary with planting condi-
tions.
IMPORTANT! Make sure the opener mount is
running higher than the opener body. This will
ensure an ample reserve for opener upfloat in
case the opener strikes a rock or other object.
Figure 2
Initial Operating Height
22530
Figure 3
Gauge-Wheel Turnbuckle
22845
Figure 4
Leveling the Drill
22823