Great Plains 3P600 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information ......................................1
Safety Decals .................................................................5
Introduction ..................................................................9
Description of Unit ..........................................................9
Intended Usage ..........................................................9
Models Covered .........................................................9
Document Family........................................................9
Using This Manual........................................................10
Owner Assistance ........................................................10
Preparation and Setup ...............................................11
Pre-Setup Checklist......................................................11
Hitching Tractor to Drill.................................................11
Electrical Connection (Option)......................................12
Height and Leveling the Drill ........................................12
Operation Instructions...............................................13
Pre-Start Checklist .......................................................13
Transporting .................................................................14
Use an Adequate Tractor (3-Point)...........................14
3P500 Example Weights ..........................................14
3P500V Example Weights........................................14
3P600 Example Weights ..........................................14
Loading Seed ...............................................................15
Main Seed Box Loading ...........................................15
Loading Small Seeds Box ........................................15
Acremeter Operation ....................................................16
Normal Operating Sequence ....................................16
Dormant Display .......................................................16
Field Operation.............................................................17
Parking .........................................................................17
Storage.........................................................................17
Adjustments................................................................18
Adjusting 3-Point Height...............................................19
00 Series Row Unit Adjustments..................................20
Opener Springs ........................................................21
Disc Blade Adjustments ........................................... 22
Disc Scraper Adjustment.......................................... 23
Seed Firmer Adjustments......................................... 23
Seed-Lok
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Lock-Up (Option) ............................... 23
Keeton
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Seed Firmer Adjustment (Option) .......... 24
Small Seeds Tube Adjustment (Option)................... 24
Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) ....................... 25
Troubleshooting......................................................... 26
Maintenance and Lubrication ................................... 28
Maintenance ................................................................ 28
Seed Clean-Out ....................................................... 29
Main Box Clean-Out ............................................. 29
Small Seeds Box Clean-Out ................................ 29
Seed Flap Replacement........................................... 30
Current Drill Model Flap ....................................... 30
Older Drill Model Flap .......................................... 30
Chain Maintenance .................................................. 31
Chain Slack .......................................................... 31
Gearbox Maintenance.............................................. 31
Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance ..................... 32
Options ....................................................................... 34
Seed-Lok
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Seed Firmer ........................................... 37
Appendix A - Reference Information........................ 39
Specifications and Capacities: 3P500 and 3P600 ....... 39
Specifications and Capacities: 3P500V ....................... 40
Tire Pressures.............................................................. 40
Torque Values Chart .................................................... 41
Drive System Diagrams ............................................... 42
Appendix B - Pre-Delivery ......................................... 44
Appendix C - Accessory Installation........................ 46
Carbide Disc Scraper Installation................................. 46
Warranty ..................................................................... 51
Index............................................................................ 53