Great Plains 2525P Operator Manual - Manual (Page 58)

54 2020P/2025P and 2520P/2525P Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
118-231M 2013-05-10
Press wheel or row
units plugging
Planting conditions too wet. Wait until drier weather.
Drill not running level front-to-back in the
field. Readjust top link to level drill.
Drill frame height incorrect. Adjust drill frame height, page 16.
Coulters not set deep enough to cut resi-
due. Check coulter adjustment in hitch opera-
tor’s manual.
Opener set too deep. Readjust, page 37.
Opener spring force too high. Readjust, page 29.
Press wheel spring force too high. Check press wheel adjustments, page 47.
20 or 25 Series Openers 1 x 12 press
wheel stagger adjustment not correct. Correct press wheel stagger.
Backed up with drill in the ground Clean out and check for damage.
Failed disk bearings Replace disk bearings.
Disk blades worn. Adjust or replace disk blades, page 36.
Opener side depth wheels not adjusted
correctly. Readjust, page 37
Scraper worn or damaged. Replace scraper.
Openers plugging in no-till conditions. Drill at a slight angle to the rows.
Press wheels not
compacting the soil
as desired
Too wet or cloddy. Wait until drier weather or rework ground.
Incorrect spring handle setting See “Press Wheel Adjustment” on
page 47.
Coulter set too shallow. Check coulter adjustment
Drill not running level front-to-back in the
field. Readjust top link to level drill.
Opener spring pressure too high. Reduce opener spring pressure.
Incorrect press wheel depth. Reset press wheel depth, page 47.
Openers - not enough pressure on press
wheels. Check opener adjustment, page 29.
Problem Cause Solution