Great Plains 2000 Predelivery Manual - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
12, 15 and 20 Series 3-Point Drills 118-390M 12/28/05
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Introduction
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.
NOTE: Useful information related to the preceding topic.
Assembly and Setup Assistance
To order additional copies of dealer assembly instructions
or operator’s and parts manuals, write to the following ad-
dress. Include model numbers in all correspondence.
If for any reason you do not understand any part of this
manual or have other assembly or setup questions, assis-
tance is available. Contact
Product Support
Great Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
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.
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 12, 15 and 20 Series 3-Point Drills are seeding imple-
ments designed to be raised, lowered and towed with a
three-point tractor hitch. The drills are converted to pull-
type units when used with a Great Plain Center Pivot
Hitch, All Seeds Hitch or pull package.
The drills are equipped with either straight-arm (00 Se-
ries), parallel-arm (10 Series) or side-depth-control (20
Series) openers. The openers are staggered for easy res-
idue flow. Opener depth can be adjusted. Drill-box capac-
ity is 2.4 bushels per foot, and the seeding rate can be
adjusted from 2 to 240 pounds per acre.
Intended Usage
This drill is intend for use in conventional- and minimum-till
applications.
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 setup. Read this
manual and follow the recommendations for safe, efficient
and proper assembly and setup.
An operator’s manual is also provided with the new ma-
chine. Read and understand “Important Safety Informa-