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GREAT PLAINS 3P500 Operator's Manual

3-point 5-foot and 6-foot drills
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Operator Manual
3P500, 3P500V and 3P600
3-Point 5-Foot and 6-Foot Drills
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 2017-06-07
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68361E
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118-794M

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  • Page 1 - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! 68361E Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit, and may show 3P500, 3P500V or 3P600 models. ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS © Copyright 2017 Printed 2017-06-07...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 4 3P500, 3P500V & 3P600 Table of Contents Index 2017-06-07 Table of Contents Index 118-794M...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Look for Safety Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it.
  • Page 6 3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Wear Protective Equipment  Wear protective clothing and equipment.  Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid loose-fitting clothing.  Because prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss, wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
  • Page 7 3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Transport Machinery Safely Maximum transport speed for the implement on its own tires is 20 mph (30 kph). Rough terrain may require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset.
  • Page 8 3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Safety At All Times Thoroughly read and understand the instructions in this manual before operation. Read all instructions noted on the safety decals.  Be familiar with all product functions.

  • Page 9: Safety Decals

     Keep all safety decals clean and legible.  Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for proper decal placement.  When ordering new parts or components, also request corresponding safety decals.
  • Page 10 3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Reflectors: Red 838-266C Models 3P500 and 3P600 (standard) Model 3P500V (Option) On rear face of walkboard, left and right ends; 2 total See transport topic on page 14. 68361B...
  • Page 11 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death: Watch your step when climbing ladder or walking on walkboard. 838-102C Models 3P500 and 3P600 (standard) Model 3P500V (Option) On side frames at walkboard ends; 68361A 2 total See “Loading Seed” on page 16.
  • Page 12 3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Warning: Moving Parts (Option) 818-860C (with Small Seeds Option only) 32696 On front face, upper front frame tube, below gearbox; 1 total Warning: Speed 818-337C All Models On front face, upper front frame tube, right of center;...

  • Page 13: Seed Rate Manual

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. Your product 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 machine.

  • Page 14: Serial Number

    Refer to Figure 3 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 front frame tube, left of center.

  • Page 15: Preparation And Setup

    Due to interference with the gauge wheel assembly, product Do not use link to adjust opener depth. For opener models 3P500, 3P500V and 3P600 are not compatible with adjustments, refer to “Opener Depth (Press Wheel Great Plains accessory hitches CPH, PFH and SSH, nor with Height)”...

  • Page 16: Electrical Connection (Option)

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Electrical Connection (Option) Refer to Figure 4 5. Plug implement name electrical lead into tractor seven-pin connector. If your tractor is not equipped with an SAE-J560B seven-pin connector, contact your dealer for installation.

  • Page 17: Operation Instructions

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Operation Instructions This section covers general operating procedures. Experience, machine familiarity and the following information will lead to efficient operation and good working habits. Always operate farm machinery with safety in mind.

  • Page 18: Transporting

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Operation Instructions Transporting Use an Adequate Tractor (3-Point) Loss of Control Hazard: Insufficient weight on tractor steering tires can dangerously reduce steering authority, particularly during acceleration and ascending hills. You can lose directional control entirely, which could result in a major accident, serious injury, or death.

  • Page 19: Acremeter Operation

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Operation Instructions Acremeter Operation The acremeter counts shaft rotations whenever the shaft is rotating - normally this is only with the implement name lowered and in motion. The meter is programmed to display rotations as acres or hectares, when using all rows, factory-specified tires and tire inflations.

  • Page 20: Seed Cup Door

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Operation Instructions Transport Cautiously Keep Clearance in Mind Remember that the product may be wider than the tractor. Allow safe clearance. Observe Road Rules Comply with all national, regional and local safety laws when traveling on public roads.

  • Page 21: Field Operation

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Operation Instructions Field Operation 1. Hitch product to a suitable tractor (page 11). 2. Set seed population per rate chart and calibration, from Seed Rate manual. Machine Damage Risk: 3. Load box with clean seed.

  • Page 22: Seeding Depth

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Adjustments To get full performance from your product, you need an Seed Rates understanding of all component operations, and many Seeds are applied by fluted feed meters driven by the provide adjustments for optimal field results. Some of gauge wheel.

  • Page 23: Adjusting 3-Point Height

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Adjusting 3-Point Height Raising the gauge wheel spindle allows deeper opener disc depth (as set by T-handle) while keeping the opener frame level. Lowering the wheel provides shallower depth.  NOTE: Do not lower implement name to aid in penetrating hard soil.

  • Page 24: Seed Firmer

    00 Series compact implement names) From front to back, a Great Plains 00 Series row unit can include the following capabilities (some optional): 1. Disc Blades: standard, 2 per row unit Double disc blades open a furrow, creating the seed bed.

  • Page 25: Opener Springs

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Opener Springs Opener springs provide the down pressure necessary for opener discs to open a seed trench. The springs allow the openers to float down into depressions and up over obstructions.

  • Page 26: Disc Blade Adjustments

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Disc Blade Adjustments Raise product and block it up or lock it up. Opener Disc Spacing Sharp Object Hazard: Be careful working around and handling disc blades. Wear gloves. Edges of both new and well-worn blades can be sharp.

  • Page 27: Disc Scraper Adjustment

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Disc Scraper Adjustment To keep opener discs turning freely, dirt scrapers are mounted between discs to clean as the discs rotate. As field conditions vary, scrapers may need to be adjusted.

  • Page 28: Seed-Lok

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Seed Firmer Adjustments Standard 05/06 Series row units include a seed flap. ® ® An optional Seed-Lok or Keeton seed firmer may be ordered separately. The seed flap requires no adjustment, but may need to be replaced if worn, and may need to be shortened if an optional seed firmer is added after initial delivery.

  • Page 29: Small Seeds Tube Adjustment (Option)

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Small Seeds Tube Adjustment (Option) Refer to Figure 17 On a product with the Small Seeds option, deeper seed placement may be achieved by rotating the seed tube to face forward.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Excessive field speed Reduce field speed. Uneven seed spacing or uneven stand Feed cups plugging Clean out feed cups. Seed tubes plugging Clean out seed tubes. See “Opener discs not turning freely” in this Opener discs not turning freely Troubleshooting section.

  • Page 31: Seed Plug

    Wheel slippage is varying from nominal factor for your conditions. Activate display. Lower left corner must be: 3P500: 928 revs/ac or 2293.1 revs/ha Check that acremeter is for your product. 3P500V: 928 revs/ac or 2293.1 revs/ha 3P600: 786 revs/ac or 1942.2 revs/ha Contact dealer if otherwise.

  • Page 32: Maintenance And Lubrication

    4. Clean any fittings that do not take grease. 5. Inflate tires as specified on “Tire Pressures” on page 39. 6. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. See “Safety Decals” on page 5. 2017-06-07 Table of Contents...

  • Page 33: Seed Clean-Out

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Seed Clean-Out Main Box Clean-Out Refer to Figure 19, which depicts the seed cup door handle in a normal operating position. 1. Set the Seed Rate Handle to zero (0). This moves the seed cup sprockets out of the seed path.

  • Page 34: Seed Tube

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Seed Flap Replacement Current Implement Name Model Flap Refer to Figure 20 To replace a seed flap , use needle nose pliers or similar tool to grasp “T” top of flap. Pull upward to remove...

  • Page 35: Chain Maintenance

    If the gearbox has been opened for repair, repack all gears and around shaft bearings using at least 7 oz. (200 mL) of gear lube, Great Plains Part No. 788067. Keep moisture and dirt out of gearbox. Inspect (replace if...

  • Page 36: Lubrication And Scheduled Maintenance

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance Intervals (operating hours) Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Inspection at which service oil lubricant spray lubricant grease lubricant is required 34208 Small Seeds Shaft Bearings (Option) 1 zerk total...
  • Page 37 3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Drive Chains (Model: 3P500 or 3P600) As Required 2 to 7 Chains Present: Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity: Coat thoroughly Standard Chains • drive wheel to jackshaft •...

  • Page 38: Options

    Table of Contents Index Options Accessories are listed in alphabetical order. To order an accessory, contact your Great Plains dealer. Calibration Kits Field installation kits are available to upgrade products manufactured prior to October 2005. This provides a replacement jackshaft, and adds a calibration crank, allowing operating of the meter shafts without needing to rotate the gauge wheel tire.

  • Page 39: 118-789A, Agitator

    Main Seed Box Accessories Agitator (Main Seed) An optional agitator can be added to the main seed box on Models 3P500 and 3P600. It is standard on Model 3P500V. It stirs the seed directly above the metering cups, helping prevent bridging of light, fluffy seeds and separating soybeans that are sticky with inoculant.

  • Page 40: Small Seeds Attachment

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Options Small Seeds Attachment The Small Seeds (SGS) attachment is designed to meter various small seeds in-row. The standard attachment includes an independent drive system, 1.2 or 1.44 bushel box, meters and seed tubes.

  • Page 41: Seed-Lok ® Seed Firmer

    See page 46 for installation. A walkboard is standard on Models 3P500 and 3P600. 32715 a. The Great Plains PFH accessory hitch is incompatible with 3P500, 3P500V and 3P600 products due to interference with the ground drive. 2017-06-07 Table of Contents...

  • Page 42: Small Seeds

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Specifications and Capacities: 3P500 and 3P600 Drill Model 3P500 3P600 Row Count 7.5 in 6.0 in 7.5 in 6.0 in Row Spacing (19.1 cm) (15.2 cm) (19.1 cm) (15.2 cm)

  • Page 43: Specifications And Capacities: 3P500V

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Specifications and Capacities: 3P500V Drill Model 3P500V Row Count 7.5 in. (19.1 cm) 7.25 in. (18.4 cm) 6.0 in. (15.2 cm) Row Spacing Swath 52.5 in. ( 133.4 cm) 58.0 in.

  • Page 44: Torque Values Chart

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification Bolt Bolt 10.9 Size Size Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 ft-lb...

  • Page 45: Drive System Diagrams

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Drive System Diagrams 3P500 and 3P600 Drives Figure 24 23211 3P500 and 3P600 Sprocket Configuration 2017-06-07 Table of Contents Index 118-794M...
  • Page 46 3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information 3P500V Drive System Figure 25 23219 3P500V Sprocket Configuration 2017-06-07 Table of Contents Index 118-794M...

  • Page 47: Appendix B - Pre-Delivery

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Appendix B - Pre-Delivery Attach Meter Hoses at Rows All meter hoses are shipped disconnected at the row  NOTE: units. Clamps are shipped inside a seed box. The opener These items are normally completed by the dealer frame has openings for up to three material hoses: prior to delivery.

  • Page 48: Smv

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Appendix B - Pre-Delivery Install SMV Reflector SMV on Model 3P500, 3P600 (and 3P500V with Walkboard Option) Refer to Figure 27 The SMV reflector is shipped pre-assembled to the mount , but mounted inverted on the walkboard. The SMV must be repositioned to upright to prevent contact with row units during operation.

  • Page 49: 804-012C, Washer

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Appendix C - Accessory Installation Carbide Disc Scraper Installation These instructions apply to an installation of scraper kit part number 121-781A. Optional carbide disc scrapers are not factory installed. Start with row 1 (left-most row unit): 1.

  • Page 50: 838-102C, Decal

    3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Appendix C - Accessory Installation Walkboard Installation (3P500V) These instructions apply to an installation of walkboard kit part number 119-301A. Installation of the 119-301A kit usually requires two workers. If also installing the SMV (page 44), install the SMV first.
  • Page 51 This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Great Plains and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part. Great Plains reserves the right to inspect any equipment or part which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 52 3P500, 3P500V, & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Appendix C - Accessory Installation 2017-06-07 Table of Contents Index 118-794M...
  • Page 53 3P500, 3P500V & 3P600 Cover Table of Contents Index down pressure ........12 down-force, opener ......21 acremeter ...........27 main box lid ........16 draft control ........11 acremeter, operation ......15 main seed box ........16 drive type ........... 18 adjustments ........18 main seed clean-out ......29...
  • Page 54 3P500, 3P500V & 3P600 Cover Table of Contents seed cup door ......18 Numerics 806-004C, U-bolt ........44 seed firmer ........24 817-087C, seed plug ......35 00 Series ..........20 seed firmers ......... 24 818-055C, reflector .......5 118-748A, agitator ......35 seed flap ........
  • Page 55 Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 56 Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...

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