Great Plains SR5030 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 8)

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Introduction
SR5030 Split-Row Planter 401-140M-A 4/12/05
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Introduction
Your machine’s parts were specially designed and should
only be replaced with Great Plains parts. Always use the
serial and model number when ordering parts from your
Great Plains dealer. The serial-number plate is located on
the upper-link clevis as shown in Figure A.
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Figure A
Serial Number
Record your planter model and serial number here for quick
reference:
Model Number: _________________________________
Serial Number: _________________________________
Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisfied with
your new machine. If you do not understand any part of
this manual or are not satisfied with the service received,
please take the following actions.
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service man-
ager. Make sure they are aware of any problems so
they can assist you.
2. If you are still unsatisfied, seek out the owner or gen-
eral manager of the dealership.
3. For further assistance write to:
Product Support
Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department
PO Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new
product owners. This implement 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 satisfactory use from the ma-
chine.
Description of Unit
The SR5030 is a three-point-mounted planting implement.
The SR5030 has five row units spaced 30 inches apart.
The SR5030 is designed to pull a six-row, pull-type plant-
er, splitting row width in half and planting 11 rows a pass.
Intended Usage
Use this unit with a six-row, pull-type planter to plant pro-
duction-agriculture crops. Do not modify the planter for
use with attachments other than those specified by Great
Plains.
Using This Manual
This manual will familiarize you with safety, assembly, op-
eration, adjustments, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help
ensure safe and efficient operation.
The information in this manual is current at printing. Some
parts may change to assure top performance.
Definitions
The following terms are used throughout this manual.
Right-hand and left-hand as used in this manual are deter-
mined by facing the direction the machine will travel while
in use unless 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.
Owner Assistance
If you need customer service or repair parts, contact a
Great Plains dealer. They have trained personnel, repair
parts and equipment specially designed for Great Plains
products.