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GREAT PLAINS 3S-5000 Operator's Manual

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Operator Manual
3S-5000/F/HD/HDF
3-Section 50 Foot Folding Drill
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 2017-10-26
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36268
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195-325M

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator Manual 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF 3-Section 50 Foot Folding Drill Manufacturing, Inc. www.greatplainsmfg.com Read the operator manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!

  • Page 2: Model Number

    The QR Code (Quick Response) to the left will take you to available dealers for left will take you to this machine’s family Great Plains products. Refer to the of manuals. Use your smart phone or Parts Manual QR Locater for detailed tablet to scan the QR Code with an instructions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit.
  • Page 4 Mount Fertilizer Boom (Option) ........111 Appendix A - Reference Information ........96 Liquid Fertilizer Drop Lines (Option)......112 Specifications and Capacities..........96 Install Caps on Taps ..........112 Tire Inflation Chart ............96 Install Drop Lines to Rows ........112 Dimensions (Transport) 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF ....97 2017-10-26 Cover Index 195-325M...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 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: Important Safety Information

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Wear Protective Equipment Great Plains advises all users of chemical pesticides or herbicides to following personal safety equipment.  Waterproof, wide-brimmed hat  Waterproof apron.  Face shield, goggles or full face respirator.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Avoid High Pressure Fluids Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin, causing serious injury.  Avoid hazard relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines.  Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Information

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Transport Machinery Safely Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph (32 kph). Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset.  Do not exceed 20 mph. Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping.

  • Page 9: Important Safety Information

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Practice Safe Maintenance  Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools and equipment. Refer to this manual for additional information.  Work in a clean, dry area.  Lower the drill, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove key before performing maintenance.

  • Page 10: Red Reflectors

     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 11: Table Of Contents Index Important Safety Information

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Daytime Reflectors (S/N C1304L-) 838-267C On rear of center section; 2 total 34284 Daytime Reflectors (S/N C1305L+) 838-267C On rear of center section, one on decal bracket at each end; 2 total...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents Index Important Safety Information

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Amber Reflectors (S/N C1305L+) 838-265C One on decal bracket at each end of wings, one on outside end of wings; 6 total 68380B Transport Lock Road 818-257C ROAD P.N. 818-257C Place above lever: two each RH and LH end section, two on center section;...

  • Page 13: Negative Tongue Weight

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Danger (in Spanish): 818-557C Advising non-English readers to seek translation On tongue, at hitch; 1 total 34287 Warning: Negative Tongue Weight Hazard 818-019C WARNING NEGATIVE TONGUE WEIGHT HAZARD Negative tongue weight can cause immediate...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents Index Important Safety Information

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Warning: Speed 818-188C WARNING EXCESSIVE SPEED HAZARD To Prevent Serious Injury or Death: Do Not exceed 20 mph maximum transport speed. Loss of vehicle control and/or machine can result. 818-188C Rev. C...

  • Page 15: Important Safety Information

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Warning: Transport Lock 818-660C WARNING One on each side of drill frame; 2 total 34290 Warning: Falling Hazard 838-102C WARNING To avoid serious injury or death: Watch your step when climbing ladder or walking on walkboard.

  • Page 16: Important Safety Information

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Caution: General Instructions 818-078C CAUTION 34288 On tongue; 1 total Caution: Tires Not A Step 818-398C One on each transport axle leg; 2 total 34290 Caution: Tires Not A Step 818-398C One on outside face each gauge wheel weldment;...

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents Index Important Safety Information

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Caution: Tire Pressure and Torque 838-258C Wing sections: one on each gauge wheel rim; 4 or 0 total 34298 Caution: Tire Inflation and Torque 848-801C CAUTION To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage from Improper Tire Inflation or Torquing of Wheel Bolts: Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 80 psi.

  • Page 18: Introduction

    Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. The 3-Section 50 Foot Folding Drill (3S-5000/F/HD/HDF) 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 19: Using This Manual

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Introduction Using This Manual This manual will familiarize you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, maintenance. Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation. The information in this manual is current at printing.

  • Page 20: Owner Assistance

    Refer to Figure 2 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 left end of seed box frame, as shown.

  • Page 21: Preparation And Setup

    Preparation and Setup Preparation and Setup This section helps you prepare your tractor and 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Drill for use.You must level the drill, adjust drill tongue height to match your tractor drawbar height, hook up the drill hydraulics to the tractor, and check that the hydraulics have been bled.

  • Page 22: Leveling The Drill

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Leveling the Drill Center Box Frame Leveling 1. Park the drill on a clean level surface. 2. Raise the openers and lock them up. Refer to Figure 3 3. Loosen the eight center box mount bolts...

  • Page 23: Stop Bolt

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Wing Box Alignment 1. Place a block ahead of the wing gauge wheels. Refer to Figure 5 2. Pull forward against blocks to rock wing frames back. Pull forward until stop bolts are firmly against tool bars.

  • Page 24: Align Transfer Drive Shaft

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Align Transfer Drive Shaft After wing boxes are properly aligned, the transfer drive shaft must be aligned so the pair of break-away jaws are fully engaged and are concentric. The inch (19 mm)

  • Page 25: Preparation And Setup

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Refer to Figure 8 3. To align the clutch jaws from front to rear, loosen the inch carriage bolts and slide breakaway clutch in the desired direction. 4. To adjust clutch jaws for full jaw contact, loosen the...

  • Page 26: Hitching Tractor To Drill

    1. Choose a drill-hitch option that is compatible with your tractor drawbar. The 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF has three hitch options: • a clevis hitch, •...
  • Page 27 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup 32.0 inch 29.0 inch (81.3cm) 26.0 inch (73.7cm) (66.0cm) 21.5 inch 18.0 inch 18.5 inch (54.6cm) 15.5 inch (45.7cm) (47.0cm) (39.4cm) HITCH HEIGHTS AT VARIOUS POSITIONS CORRECT TONGUE HEIGHT Figure 10 34232...

  • Page 28: Refer To Figure

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup For drills with Serial Number C1288L and above Refer to Figure 12 and Figure 13 1. Move the selector valve to the jack operating position as shown on the decal . Use the tractor hydraulics to raise or lower the drill tongue.

  • Page 29: Hydraulic Hose Hookup

    To run drill on tractors with open center hydraulics or on tractors with fixed-displacement hydraulic pumps, you must install a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. If you are not familiar with your tractor hydraulics, consult your tractor dealer.

  • Page 30: Medical Assistance

    Always operate farm machinery with safety in mind. Pre-Start Checklist Perform the following steps before transporting the 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Drill to the field.  Carefully read “Important Safety Information” on High Pressure Fluid Hazard: page 1. Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Use a ...

  • Page 31: Folding

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Folding Crushing Hazard: Bystanders could be crushed between the folding drill boxes and the drill tongue. To avoid serious injury or death, keep all bystanders well away during drill operation. 1. Park tractor and drill on level ground with tractor transmission in park.

  • Page 32: Operating Instructions

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Refer to Figure 17 4. Position opener lock handles in road position and completely raise openers.  NOTE: The opener transport lock handles are spring loaded and can be moved to ROAD position with openers up or down, but locks will only engage when openers are completely raised.

  • Page 33: Unfolding

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Unfolding Crushing Hazard: Bystanders could be crushed between the folding drill boxes and the drill tongue. To avoid serious injury or death, keep all bystanders well away during drill operation. 1. Park tractor and drill on level ground with tractor transmission in park.

  • Page 34: Operating Instructions

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 3. Supply oil to transport lift circuit until transport lift cylinders and front box lift cylinder are completely extended and drill is raised completely. Refer to Figure 22 and Figure 23 4. Rotate cylinder lock channels off cylinder rods of transport lift cylinders and front box lift cylinder.

  • Page 35: Folding And Unfolding Quick Reference

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Folding and Unfolding Quick To Unfold Drill Reference 1. Move selector valve on jack. 2. Completely extend transport and front box lift To Fold Drill cylinders. 1. Move selector valve on jack. 3. Unlock transport and front box lift cylinders.
  • Page 36 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Refer to Figure 26 4. Adjust pressure-control valves on drill for opener Lock Disk down pressure so gauges are at 1800 psi. Adjustment 5. While watching gauges on drill, slowly turn knob on Knob bypass valve counterclockwise.

  • Page 37: Opener Operation

    To run drill on tractors with open center hydraulics or on tractors with fixed-displacement hydraulic pumps, you must install a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. Contact your Great Plains...

  • Page 38: Active Hydraulic Systems

    Equipment Damage Risk: Knob Tractors with load-sensing hydraulics must use the bypass valve to operate the 3S-5000. Failure to use the bypass valve can cause major tractor damage. Before adjusting opener down pressure, set bypass valve as explained under “Setting the Bypass Valve”...

  • Page 39: Non-Active Hydraulics

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Priority Flow Hydraulic Systems On some tractors with load-sensing hydraulics, circuit #1 Lock Disk is capable of taking nearly 100 percent of available Adjustment hydraulic flow. Operating the openers or markers on circuit #1 will starve the other circuit, making one function Knob inoperable.

  • Page 40: Opener Depth

    #1 circuit is the circuit designed to supply live hydraulic power to remote locations. On the standard 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF drill, the openers raise and lower as a group, from a tractor cab lever. If the Point Row Option is installed, each section can raise and...

  • Page 41: Opener Lock Up

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Opener Lock Up The openers must be locked up for transporting or for working under the drill.  NOTE: Opener transport lock handles can be moved with openers up or down, but transport locks will only engage after openers are raised completely and disengage after openers are lowered completely.

  • Page 42: Loading Materials

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Loading Materials Loading Main Seed Box 1. Check that all meter doors are positioned for the The drill must be hitched for seed loading. Seed may be seed size, and not set for clean-out. See “Position loaded in the field or prior to transport.

  • Page 43: Figure 5

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Loading Fertilizer Compartment Load fertilizer after transport if possible. Some spillage can occur through meters during transport, even with the drive system disengaged. Possible Agricultural Chemicals Hazards: Take necessary materials safety precautions when loading dusty seed, treated seed or fertilizer.

  • Page 44: Fertilizer Box Operation

    Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Fertilizer Box Operation The 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF is equipped with a fertilizer compartment so you can plant seed and apply fertilizer in the same field pass. Use only dry, granular fertilizer in the fertilizer box. 1. Clean...
  • Page 45 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 2017-10-26 Table of Contents Index 195-325M...

  • Page 46: Liquid Fertilizer System (Option)

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Liquid Fertilizer System (Option) Figure 40 36413 3S-5000L Liquid Fertilizer System 2017-10-26 Table of Contents Index 195-325M...

  • Page 47: Quick-Fill

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Liquid Fertilizer System Elements Refer to Figure 40 on page 42 L23. Relief valve This valve sets the boom pressure (typically 65 psi) Callout numbers through consistent above which the pump and nozzles will be protected throughout this manual and refer only to liquid fertilizer against over-pressure.

  • Page 48: Loading Liquid Fertilizer

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Loading Liquid Fertilizer If fertilizer will not be applied, disengage the driveshaft by pulling the drive lock out roll pin and twist it 90 degrees (located on the sprocket on the right side of the drive wheel).
  • Page 49 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Quick-Fill Fertilizer Loading Hatch Fertilizer Loading If loading materials via Quick-Fill, see “Quick-Fill If loading via tank top hatch, see “Hatch Fertilizer Fertilizer Loading” instructions (left column). Loading” (right column). 1. Set the quick-fill shutoff valve...

  • Page 50: Transporting The Drill

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Transporting the Drill Loss of Control Hazard: Ensure that the towing vehicle is adequate for the task. Using an inadequate tow vehicle is extremely unsafe, and can result in loss of control, serious injury and death.

  • Page 51: Point Row Operation (Option)

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Point Row Operation (Option) Refer to Figure 42 The point-row option (page 92) allows you to raise and lower openers on one drill section independent of the others. To raise and lower openers on all sections...

  • Page 52: Acremeter Operation

    Refer to Figure 44 Acremeters supplied with model 3S-5000 Drill drills have varied over time. For operational details (modes, resets, calibration), see the manual supplied with the acremeter:...

  • Page 53: Parking Stand

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Parking For information on long-term storage, see “Storage” on page 50. Parking with Drill Unfolded This drill has a negative tongue weight when unfolded and openers are raised. Lower parking stand, lower openers and remove hydraulic down pressure before unhitching the drill in the unfolded position.

  • Page 54: Storage

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Storage Store drill where children do not play. If possible, store drill inside for longer life. 1. Thoroughly clean drill boxes and seed cups. Do not store drill with seed-treatment residue in boxes and cups.

  • Page 55: Opener Height

    Drive Type gearbox lever provide adjustments for optimal field results. • Seed Rate Handle at box (drill front) The Model 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF has double-disc 00 or • 00HD Series openers with depth-controlling press Feed Cup Door (one each seed tube) wheels mounted on floating opener frames. Opener Fertilizer rate is controlled by: bodies are staggered for easy soil flow.

  • Page 56: Main Box Seed Rate Handle

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Adjustments Main Box Seed Rate Handle Refer to Figure 47 There are main box seed rate handles for each section of the drill (3 handles total). Generally, all need to be set identically, and you need to calibrate only one section.

  • Page 57: Frame Adjustments

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Adjustments Frame Adjustments Tool Bar Height Adjustment Tool Bar height is factory set and normally will not require adjustment. If you tear down the drill for repair or if the tool bar is visibly not level, spacer washers on vertical pivot pins allow for a small amount of tool bar-height adjustment.

  • Page 58: Opener Frame Adjustment

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Adjustments Opener Frame Adjustment Refer to Figure 50 Each drill section has an opener frame which pivots about the centerline of the drill gauge wheels. These floating opener frames have the ability to rock the openers 15 degrees up and 15 degrees down as a group.

  • Page 59: Opener Frame Clearance

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Adjustments Opener Frame Clearance Refer to Figure 52 When fully raised, top of opener mounts should clear bottom of drill frame tube by at least inch. To adjust opener frames so all openers have the same...

  • Page 60: Frame Level

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Adjustments Frame Level Refer to Figure 53 The 00HD Series openers are designed to produce optimal results when the opener frames are level with the ground. Operating with drill frame level is also recommended, and this is set by hitch height, see “Adjusting the Drill Hitch”...

  • Page 61: Hydraulic Down Pressure All Openers

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Adjustments Hydraulic Down Pressure All Openers Crushing Hazard: You will be seriously injured or killed if you are caught between raising openers and drill frame. Always stop tractor engine, set park brake, and remove key before adjusting or servicing openers.

  • Page 62: Pressure-Control Valves

    900 PSI Tractors with load-sensing hydraulics must use the bypass 1000 PSI valve to operate the 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF. Failure to use the 1100 PSI bypass valve can cause major tractor damage. Before adjusting opener down pressure, set bypass valve as explained 1200 PSI under “Setting the Bypass Valve”...

  • Page 63: Small Seeds Delivery Tube Optional

    [except ® scraper and Keeton ] supported for use with the Model 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF drills) From front to back, a 00 Series row unit can include the following capabilities (some optional): 1. Opener height adjustment: standard If a few rows need to run deeper, such as in tire tracks, the arm’s pivot point may be lowered.

  • Page 64: Hd Row Unit Adjustments

    Refer to Figure 58 (which depicts a row unit fully populated with all optional accessories supported for use with the 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF drill) From front to back, a Great Plains 00HD Series row unit can include the following capabilities (some optional): 1. Opener height adjustment: standard...

  • Page 65: Opener Height

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Adjustments Opener Height The depth to which the opener disc blades penetrate the soil is controlled in front by the tool bar and pivot (opener height), and in the back by the press wheel height.

  • Page 66: Disc Blade Adjustments

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Adjustments Disc Blade Adjustments Opener disc angle and stagger is not adjustable, but disc-to-disc spacing is, and may need attention as discs experience normal wear. Spacers must be reset when blades are replaced. Refer to Figure 62 The ideal spacing causes the blades to be in contact for about one inch.

  • Page 67: Dry Fertilizer Tube Adjustment

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Adjustments Dry Fertilizer Tube Adjustment Refer to Figure 64 Deeper dry fertilizer placement may be achieved by rotating the fertilizer tube to face forward. This orientation is suggested only if the seed firmer is a ®...

  • Page 68: Liquid Fertilizer Adjustments (Option)

    A relief valve at the boom inlet protects the system from over-pressure. Above approximately 65 psi, material is diverted to a dump line. Great Plains recommends checking with your local agronomist as soil conditions vary. Soil conditions in your area may need less or more fertilizer than represented in these charts.
  • Page 69 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Adjustments There are three adjustments for the liquid fertilizer system components: 1. Fertilizer Rate: A fertilizer transmission sprocket pairing (Figure 66) selects one of two rate Ranges. An adjuster at the pump (Figure 67) provides fine control of flow rate.

  • Page 70: Relief Valve

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Adjustments Refer to Figure 68 2. Row orifice setup: Agricultural Chemical Hazard: Orifice plate sizes chosen assure Wear protective gloves when exchanging orifice plates. consistent pressure at all nozzles, with the 15-40 psi range. See the Seed and Fertilizer Rate manual for sizing and installation.

  • Page 71: Series Disk Scraper Adjustment

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Adjustments 00 Series Disk Scraper Adjustment Refer to Figure 70 To keep opener disks turning freely, dirt scrapers are mounted between disks to clean as the disks rotate. As field conditions vary, you may need to adjust scrapers. In damp conditions, lower scrapers.

  • Page 72: Hd Series Opener Depth

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Adjustments 00 & 00HD Series Opener Depth Press Wheel Adjustment A press wheel is attached to each opener body. Press wheels provide two important functions. First, press wheels close seed furrows and gently press soil over seed. To provide consistent seed firming, press wheels are free to move down from normal operating position.

  • Page 73: Seed Cup Door

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Incorrect seed rate or drive type. Check seed rate information in Seed Rate manual. Planting too much Seed size and weight may vary. Adjust seed rate handle. Actual field size is different.
  • Page 74 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Opener plugged with dirt. Clean opener. Opener disks not turning freely Planting conditions too wet. Wait until drier weather. ® ® Seed-Lok is plugging opener. Lock up Seed-Lok , page 67.
  • Page 75 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Foreign matter lodged in seed cup Seed cup sprockets Clean out seed cup sprockets. sprockets. locked up or seed drive shaft twisted. Build-up of dried liquid insecticide in Remove build-up by disassembling each seed cup and seed cups.

  • Page 76: Maintenance And Lubrication

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Proper servicing and maintenance is the key to long implement life. With careful and systematic inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, downtime, and repair. Always turn off and remove the tractor key before making any adjustments or performing any maintenance.

  • Page 77: Bleeding Hydraulics

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Bleeding Hydraulics To function properly, the hydraulics must be free of air. If hydraulics have not been bled, they will operate with jerky, uneven motions and could cause wings to drop rapidly during folding or unfolding. If hydraulics were not...

  • Page 78: Bleeding Opener Lift Hydraulics

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Bleeding Opener Lift Hydraulics Refer to Figure 74 6. Slowly supply oil to top side of pressure-control valves until oil begins to appear at a loosened hose 1. Check hydraulic fluid level in tractor reservoir and fill fitting.

  • Page 79: Bleeding Fold Hydraulics

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Bleeding Fold Hydraulics Refer to Figure 75 1. Check hydraulic fluid level in tractor reservoir and fill 6. Slowly supply oil to base end of fold cylinders until oil to proper level. Add fluid to system as needed.

  • Page 80: Bleeding Transport Lift Hydraulics

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Bleeding Transport Lift Hydraulics Refer to Figure 76 Crushing Hazard: 1. Check hydraulic fluid level in tractor reservoir and fill The hydraulics could fail, causing the openers to fall and to proper level. Add fluid to system as needed.

  • Page 81: Opener Hydraulic Filters

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Opener Hydraulic Filters If the raising or lowering times of the opener are noticeably slower, check the in-line filter and clean if needed. Refer to Figure 77 1. To disassemble unscrew end cap of filter. Remove top retaining washer and screen.

  • Page 82: Drive System Maintenance

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Drive System Maintenance Refer to Figure 79 and Figure 80 For proper operation and to prevent downtime and repair, keep drive chains properly adjusted and lubricated. Regularly check drive chains for excess slack and wear.

  • Page 83: Seed Flap

    -13 x 2 inch Grade 5, Great Plains part number 802-130C, plus a -13 lock nut, Great Plains part number 803-019C. Install a replacement shear bolt on the vertical faces on the side opposite from the pivot bolt. Equipment Damage Risk: Using a lower Grade bolt can result in nuisance shears.

  • Page 84: Materials Clean-Out

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Materials Clean-Out Main Box Clean-Out Refer to Figure 83, 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 85: Liquid Fertilizer Clean-Out

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Liquid Fertilizer Clean-Out With proper attention to maintenance, end of day clean-out, end of season clean-out, and winterizing, you can substantially increase the life and reliability of your Possible Chemical Hazard: fertilizer system. Protect the pump, clean the tanks,...

  • Page 86: Chain Maintenance

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Chain Maintenance Inspect and lubricate chains regularly. The slack of new chains tends to increase during the first few hours of operation due to seating. Chain Slack Check slack within the first 8 hours of operation and tighten idlers as necessary.

  • Page 87: Opener Frame

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Intervals (operating hours) Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Inspection at which service oil lubricant spray lubricant grease lubricant is required 34208 Drive Clutches 2 grease fittings; on each clutch Type of Lubrication: Grease...
  • Page 88 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Opener Frame Pivots one each gauge wheel Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until Grease emerges from ends of pivot 18860 Liquid Fertilizer Pump Crankshaft (Option) One inspection/fill port Type of Lubrication: SAE 90 EP Gear Oil...
  • Page 89 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Gauge Wheel to Clutch Shaft Drive Chain As Required One per gauge wheel Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity = Coat thoroughly 34304 Speed Change Shaft to Seed Cup Drive Chain As Required...
  • Page 90 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Box Frame Pivots 1 grease fitting on each side, 2 grease fittings total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges 18867 18866 Box Frame Pivots 1 grease fitting on each side, 2 grease fittings total...
  • Page 91 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Transport Lift Pivots 2 grease fittings Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until Grease emerges 18868 Transport Axle 2 grease fittings Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges 18867 18861 2017-10-26 Table of Contents...
  • Page 92 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Mainframe Pivots 2 grease fittings on each side; 4 grease fittings total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges 18862 18863 Dry Fertilizer Drive Chains (Option) One chain per section; 0 or 3 total...
  • Page 93 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Transport Hub Bearings 2-3 Years One bearing per tire; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Wheel Bearing Grease Quantity: Repack 34318 Gauge Wheel Bearings 2-3 Years One bearing per tire; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Wheel Bearing Grease...

  • Page 94: Options

    Table of Contents Index Options Options Acremeter One digital electronic acremeter is standard on the 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF drill. If you require a replacement order the parts below. For more information refer to “Acremeter Operation” on page 48. Option Packages Part Number...
  • Page 95 Options Hitches One hitch is selected upon initial order of an 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF drill, and includes the spring wire loop, safety chain, and all fasteners. Additional hitches may be ordered for conversion in the field, and include extra hitch mounting bolts, lock washers and nuts.

  • Page 96: Open Center

    Table of Contents Index Options Open Center Conversion Kit The standard 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF drill is compatible with tractors having “active” or “closed center” hydraulic systems. For use with “non-active” or “closed center” tractors, a conversion kit is available. Order one kit per drill.

  • Page 97: Seed Firmers

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Options Seed Firmers ® 00 Series Seed-Lok Seed Firmer ® The spring loaded Seed-Lok firming wheels press seed directly into the bottom of the furrow, assuring the best seed to soil contact. The firming wheels promote even emergence since seeds are planted and firmed at the same depth.

  • Page 98: Shaft Monitor

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF requires a tractor with three remote valves. Tractors with two remote valves can be used with the two outlet hydraulic kit. Using a double selector valve mounted on drill tongue, this kit combines transport lift and opener lift circuits.

  • Page 99: Piston Pump

    28/34/48, and drop lines to rows. The system is factory installed, but ordered as a separate line item. Description Order Number 3S-5000 Liquid Fert 6 Inch 417-186A 3S-5000 Liquid Fert 7.5 Inch 417-187A 3S-5000 Liquid Fert 10 Inch 417-188A See “Liquid Fertilizer System (Option)”...

  • Page 100: Small Seeds

    Three remote valves or two remote valves and optional kit. Tractor Requirements Tractors with load-sensing hydraulics may require a bypass valve, Great Plains part number 810-400C. Contact your tractor dealer to verify if the valve is needed. Tire Inflation Chart...

  • Page 101: Dimensions (Transport) 3S-5000/F/Hd/Hdf

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Dimensions (Transport) 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Transport Width 180 in (4.57 m) Transport Height Hitch Transport Clearance 19 in (48.26 cm) Hitch to Wheel Length 371 in (9.42 m) Transport Length 478 in (12.14 m)

  • Page 102: Hydraulic Diagrams

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Hydraulic Diagrams Center Section Hydraulics 38976 2017-10-26 Table of Contents Index 195-325M...
  • Page 103 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Fold Hydraulics with Hydraulic Jack (S/N C1295L and above) 38978 2017-10-26 Table of Contents Index 195-325M...
  • Page 104 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Fold Hydraulics with Hydraulic Jack (S/N C1288L to C1295L) 38977 2017-10-26 Table of Contents Index 195-325M...
  • Page 105 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Fold Hydraulics without Hydraulic Jack (S/N C1287L and below) 34342 2017-10-26 Table of Contents Index 195-325M...
  • Page 106 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Left Wing Hydraulics 38980 2017-10-26 Table of Contents Index 195-325M...

  • Page 107: Opener Down Pressure Hydraulics

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Opener Down Pressure Hydraulics 38981 2017-10-26 Table of Contents Index 195-325M...

  • Page 108: Point Row Hydraulics

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Point Row Hydraulics 38982 2017-10-26 Table of Contents Index 195-325M...

  • Page 109: Right Wing Hydraulics

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Right Wing Hydraulics 38983 2017-10-26 Table of Contents Index 195-325M...
  • Page 110 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Transport Axle and Transport Hook Hydraulics 38984 2017-10-26 Table of Contents Index 195-325M...
  • Page 111 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Liquid Fertilizer Hydraulics (Option) 38985 2017-10-26 Table of Contents Index 195-325M...
  • Page 112 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Liquid Fertilizer Drive Chains Range Sprocket: 15T, 21T, 29T Transmission Sprockets: 34T, 38T 29T 21T 36288 2017-10-26 Table of Contents Index 195-325M...

  • Page 113: Torque Values Chart

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF 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 ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb...

  • Page 114: Scraper

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix B - Option Installation Appendix B - Option 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 115: Mount Fertilizer Boom (Option)

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix B - Option Installation Mount Fertilizer Boom (Option) If there are any frame-mounted accessories that are not 2. Apply pipe thread sealant and join the sections. Orient all nozzles to the same side of the pipe.

  • Page 116: Liquid Fertilizer Drop Lines (Option)

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix B - Option Installation Liquid Fertilizer Drop Lines (Option) Drop lines are not factory-installed, and may not be dealer-installed, because there can be multiple possible applicator connection points, including: • frame-mounted coulter applicator •...
  • Page 117 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 118 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix B - Option Installation 2017-10-26 Table of Contents Index 195-325M...

  • Page 119: Amber

    3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Cover Table of Contents Index Index tire inflation and torque ..13 headphones ..........2 tire pressure ......13 height, center box .......18 acremeter ...........90 tires not a step ..... 12 height, tongue ........22 acremeter, operation ......48 transport lock ....10 height, tool bar ......
  • Page 120 3S-4000-6375 ......14 daytime ..........7 T-handle ..........36 3S-4000-7806 ......14 red ..........6 tire ............96 3S-5000 Liquid Fert 10 Inch ....95 SMV ..........6 tire inflation ......... 96 3S-5000 Liquid Fert 6 Inch ....95 reflectors, safety ........6 tire tracks ........... 61 3S-5000 Liquid Fert 7.5 Inch ....95...
  • Page 121 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Cover Table of Contents Index 802-130C, shear bolt ......79 818-188C, decal ......... 10 838-258C, field decal......8 803-014C, nut ........110 818-257C, road decal ......8 838-265C, reflector ......7 803-019C, nut ........79 818-339C, decal ......... 10 838-266C, reflector .......6 804-012C, washer ......110 818-398C, decal .........
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