Great Plains SR5030 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 24)

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Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication
SR5030 Split-Row Planter 401-140M-A 4/12/05
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Figure 5-7
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Opener Scrapers
Refer to Figure 5-8.
7. Check for correct number of shims between side
gauge wheel (1) and wheel arm (2). There must be at
least one shim between wheel bearing and arm.
When installed, wheel should turn freely and not hit
arm at the curve. Do not add any more shims than
necessary.
8. Disassemble side-gauge-wheel arm from row unit.
Remove bushing (3) from sleeve (4) and check bush-
ing for wear. Replace bushing if necessary.
9. When reinstalling side gauge wheels, align tab on hex
adjustment (5) with notch in bushing. Replace bolt and
tighten.
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Figure 5-8
Side Wheels
10. Adjust side gauge wheels. See Side Gauge Wheels,
“Adjustments,” page 12.
Chain Tension
As the chains wear and stretch, you may need to remove
links for proper chain length and tension. Check and re-
place bushings on idlers.
For correct planter operation, check all chain routings. Re-
fer Figure 5-9, Figure 5-10, Figure 5-11 and Figure 5-12
for correct chain routings.
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Figure 5-9
Drive Gauge Wheel Chain Routing
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Figure 5-10
Counter Shaft Support Chain Routing
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Figure 5-11
Transmission Chain Routing