Great Plains 3S-3000HDF Operator Manual v2 - Manual (Page 43)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 39
2014-02-11 Table of Contents Index 195-068M
Initial Seeding Depth
Refer to Figure 35
12. Set opener seeding depth by adjusting press-wheel
height . To adjust, first raise openers slightly, then
lift and slide T-handles on top of openers Adjust all
press wheels to the same height. T handles adjust at
1 ⁄
4
in (6.4mm) seeding depth change per minimum
handle step.
• For more shallow seeding, slide T handles forward
toward implement.
• For deeper seeding, slide T handles backward
away from implement.
13. While seeding, remember:
• Raise openers before turning. Never back up or
turn sharply with openers in the ground. Doing so
will plug openers and may damage equipment.
• Check periodically for plugged openers and
hoses.
For information on opener adjustments, “Row Unit
Adjustments” on page 54. For information on
troubleshooting opener problems, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 63.
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Figure 35
Initial Opener Depth
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