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GREAT PLAINS 1300 Operator's Manual

13-foot/4 meter end-wheel drill
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13-Foot/4 Meter End-Wheel Drill
Read the operator's manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the
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subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without
exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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Operator Manual
1300 and 1300F
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 2018-01-29
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16677
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175-157M

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator Manual 1300 and 1300F 13-Foot/4 Meter End-Wheel Drill Manufacturing, Inc. www.greatplainsmfg.com Read the operator’s 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! 16677 Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
  • Page 2 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 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 1300 and 1300F Cover Index Table of Contents Main Seed Jackshaft to Meter Drive Chain ....61 Opener Lift and Markers (Option) ......66 Fertilizer Range Chain..........61 Appendix B Initial Setup ............67 Fertilizer Transmission Chain........62 Acremeter Installation............67 Fertilizer Meter Drive Chain........62 Scraper Installation............67 Small Seeds Chains ..........63...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    1300 and 1300F 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: Wear Protective Equipment

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Wear Protective Equipment  Wear protective clothing and equipment.  Cartridge-type respirator approved for treatment dust unless label specifies another type of respirator.  Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job.

  • Page 7: Use Safety Lights And Devices

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Use A Safety Chain  Use a safety chain to help control drawn machinery should it separate from tractor drawbar.  Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of towed machinery.

  • Page 8: Shutdown And Storage

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Shutdown and Storage  Clean out and safely store or dispose of residual chemicals.  Secure drill using blocks and transport locks. Lock up openers.  Store in an area where children normally do not play.

  • Page 9: Safety At All Times

    1300 and 1300F 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 drill functions.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Table Of Contents Index Important Safety Information

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Amber Reflectors 838-265C On wing walkboard end faces, above steps, front face of frame, outside corners; 4 total 20148 Daytime Reflectors 20148 838-267C On rear walkboard face (inboard of red reflectors);...
  • Page 12 1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Danger: Possible Chemical Hazard 838-467C (Option) Under Small Seeds box lid; 1 total 13734 Warning: Negative Tongue Weight 16615 818-019C WARNING NEGATIVE TONGUE WEIGHT HAZARD Negative tongue weight can cause immediate...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents Index Important Safety Information

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Warning: High Pressure Fluid 16615 818-339C On tongue near hitch; 1 total Caution: Moving Chain 818-518C (Option) CAUTION MOVING CHAIN HAZARD To prevent serious injury from moving chain: DO NOT operate with enclosure missing 818-518C REV.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents Index Important Safety Information

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Caution: Tire Pressure and Wheel Bolt Torque 818-789C (With 4 Ply Tire) CAUTION To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage from Improper Tire Inflation or Torquing of Wheel Bolts: Maximum inflation pressure for tires is 28 psi.

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Description of Unit The 1300 and 1300F is a towed seeding implement. This drill has a working width of 13 feet (4 m). The drill has straight arm, double disk openers. The opener disks make a seed bed, and seed tubes mounted between the disks place seed in the furrow.

  • Page 16: Owner Assistance

    Further Assistance Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. and your Great Plains dealer want you to be satisfied with your new 1300/F. If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are otherwise dissatisfied, please take the following actions first: 1.

  • Page 17: Preparation And Setup

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Preparation and Setup This section helps you prepare your tractor and drill for use. Before using the drill in the field, you must hitch the drill to a suitable tractor and also setup the drill.

  • Page 18: Hitching

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Hitching Crushing Hazard: You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed Negative Tongue Weight Hazard: between the tractor and drill. Do not stand or place any part of This drill can have positive and negative tongue weight, which your body between machines being hitched.

  • Page 19: Hydraulic Hose Hookup

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Hydraulic Hose Hookup High Pressure Fluid Hazard: Only trained personnel should work on system hydraulics! Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines.

  • Page 20: Operating Instructions

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Operating Instructions This section covers general operating procedures. It assumes that setup items have been completed. 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 21: Raising Openers For Transport

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Raising Openers for Transport Opener sub-frame is on a dedicated hydraulic circuit. Loss of Control Hazard: The openers raise and lower as a group, controlled from Failure of the hydraulic cylinder during transport causes the a tractor cab lever.

  • Page 22: Lock-Out Hub

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Lock Out Hub Refer to Figure 8 7. Disengage the lock-out hub on the left end-wheel. Pull out on the cross-pin, lifting it out of the deeper detents. Rotate it 90 degrees and release it into the shallower detents.
  • Page 23 1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Transport Towing the drill at high speeds or with a vehicle that is not heavy enough could lead to loss of vehicle control. Loss of vehicle control could lead to serious road accidents, injury and death.

  • Page 24: Opener Operation

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Opener Operation Opener sub-frame is on a hydraulic circuit that is shared with markers if markers are installed. The openers raise and lower as a group, controlled from a tractor cab lever.

  • Page 25: Loading Materials

    1300 and 1300F 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 Seed Rate loaded in the field or prior to transport.

  • Page 26: Loading Fertilizer Compartment

    1300 and 1300F 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 27: Setting Materials Rates

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Setting Materials Rates Seeding and application rates are independent for all boxes (changing rates on one does not affect the others). Rate setting steps, and rate calibration, are different for each box. See Seed Rate Manual (175-157B).

  • Page 28: Fertilizer Box Operation

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Fertilizer Box Operation The 1300F models are equipped with a main box Seed Seed Fert. Seed compartment capable of planting seed only, or seeding and applying fertilizer in the same field pass. Use only dry, granular fertilizer in the fertilizer box.

  • Page 29: Using Fertilizer Compartment

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Using Fertilizer Compartment Refer to “Loading Materials” on page 21 and see “Loading Fertilizer Compartment” on page 22. Seeding with Both Compartments 1. Clean out boxes. See “Main Box Clean-Out” on page 29 and “Fertilizer Box Clean-Out”...

  • Page 30: Marker Operation (Option)

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Marker Operation (Option) Prepare Markers for Field Use Transport/Crush/Sharp Object Hazards: If markers are not to be used for field operations, leave Verify that the lift circuit is in Float or Neutral before the pins in their transport lock positions.

  • Page 31: Acremeter Operation

    Refer to Figure 23 Acremeters supplied with model 1300/F drills have varied over time. For operational details (modes, resets, calibration), see the manual supplied with the acremeter:...

  • Page 32: Field Operations

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Field Operations Final Field Checklist q Drill hitched and chained. See page 14. Seed and fertilizer rates set per charts and calibration. See  NOTE: If re-using calibrated rates from a prior Seed Rate Manual.

  • Page 33: Main Box Clean-Out

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Materials Clean Main Box Clean Refer to Figure 24, which depicts the seed cup door handle in a normal operating position. 1. Set the Seed Rate Handle to zero (0) for the section of the drill to be cleaned out.

  • Page 34: Parking

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Small Seeds Box Clean 1. Open lid of each box and scoop out as much seed as possible. 2. To recover remaining seed, place a collection tarp under the small seeds tubes at the openers.

  • Page 35: Adjustments

    • The 1300 and 1300F have double-disk openers with Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) depth-controlling press wheels mounted on floating •...

  • Page 36: Spring Down Pressure–All Openers

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Adjustments Opener Frame Down Force To properly adjust seeding depth, you need an understanding of how the opener frame, opener springs, disks and press wheels work. The opener frame adjustment affects all rows at once.

  • Page 37: Marker Disk Angle Adjustment

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Adjustments Marker Disk Angle Adjustment Sharp Object Hazard: Use caution when making adjustments in this area. Marker disks may be sharp. Refer to Figure 29 To change angle of cut, and the width of the mark, loosen -inch bolts holding disk assembly.

  • Page 38: Row Unit Adjustments

    Keeton ] supported for use with the 1300 and 1300F drills) From front to back, a Great Plains 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 39: Opener Height

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Adjustments Opener Height The depth to which the opener disk 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 40: Disk Blade Adjustments

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Adjustments Disk 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.

  • Page 41: Seed Firmer Adjustments

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Adjustments Seed Firmer Adjustments Depending on row option originally specified, 00 Series ® row units include a seed flap or Seed-Lok . An optional ® 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 42: Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Adjustments Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) Refer to Figure 39 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.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution Uneven seed spacing or Check for plugging in seed cup. uneven stand Check if seed tubes are plugged. Reduce ground speed. Check that opener disks turn freely. Use a faster drive type and close seed cup doors to narrower position.
  • Page 44 1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Troubleshooting Problem Solution Press wheel not Reset presswheel depth. See “Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)” on page 38. compacting the soil as Increase down pressure. See “Opener Frame Down-Force” on page 32. desired Grain box not emptying Certain models do not have the same number of seed cups between each bulkhead divider.

  • Page 45: Maintenance And Lubrication

    5. Inspect hydraulic hoses for cuts, cracks and aging. Check fittings for evidence of leaks. 6. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. See “Safety Decals” on page 6. 2018-01-29 Table of Contents...

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance 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.
  • Page 47 1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Bleeding Lift and Marker Hydraulics To function properly, the hydraulics must be free of air. With air in the system, the hydraulics will move in jerky, uneven motions. If you install or replace a hydraulic Crushing and Sharp Object Hazards: component, follow these steps.

  • Page 48: Marker Maintenance

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Marker Maintenance Marker Speed Adjustment Refer to Figure 42 Crushing and Sharp Object Hazards: Adjust folding speed for dual markers with hex Keep all persons well clear of markers during lift/lower adjustment screws on sequence valve body.

  • Page 49: Chain Maintenance

    1300 and 1300F 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. All chains are #40 roller chains.

  • Page 50: Seed Flap Replacement

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Seed Flap Replacement Current Style Seed Flaps Pull Up 1. Remove one opener disc for easier seed flap replacement. Refer to Figure 46 2. To replace pull the seed flap up out of metal bracket.

  • Page 51: Lubrication

    1300 and 1300F 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 Shaft Clutch 2 grease fittings total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges Also smear grease on clutch engagement.
  • Page 52 1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Small Seeds Shaft Bearing (Option) 1 grease fitting total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges 18082 Marker Arm Pivot (Option) 1 grease fitting each side, 2 total Type of Lubrication: Grease...
  • Page 53 1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Seed Cup Drive Shaft Sprocket 1 sliding sprocket Type of Lubrication: Oil Quantity: Coat thoroughly Move the Seed Rate adjustment handle back and forth to get oil into the square bore. Perform this with seed box empty, or handle may be difficult to set to 100.
  • Page 54 1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Main Seed Meter Drive Chain Required 1 chain Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity: Coat thoroughly Slack: inch (13 mm) in top span 16686 Fertilizer Range Chain (1300F only) 17052...
  • Page 55 1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Fertilizer Meter Drive Chain (1300F only) Required 1 chain Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity: Coat thoroughly 16381 Slack: inch (13 mm) in top span Small Seeds Jackshaft Input Chain (Option)
  • Page 56 1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication End Wheel Bearings 2-3 Years 2 races each of 2 wheels; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack 16573 2018-01-29 Table of Contents Index 175-157M...

  • Page 57: Options

    Description Part Number 1300 AGIT UPGRADE BDL 6 175-205A 1300 AGIT UPGRADE BDL 7 1/2 175-206A 1300 AGIT UPGRADE BDL 10 175-207A 12682 Seed Tube Plug (Main Seeds) This plug stops seed flow from the main seed box above the meter.
  • Page 58 Table of Contents Index Options Fertilizer These kits upgrade a Model 1300 to a 1300F. They add an independent fertilizer drive system, fertilizer metering system, and divide the main seed box into seed and fertilizer compartments. The kits include a flat divider, providing 60% seed and 40% fertilizer, or 100% and 0%.
  • Page 59 1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Options Removable Partition This partition reduces side-to-side seed flow in the small seeds box. This can prevent seed pileup when drilling across slopes and in other situations where the seed is particularly fluid. Order one per partition.
  • Page 60 Index Options Seed Firmers The standard 1300 and 1300F drill includes seed flaps. A choice of firmers is an option in the product bundles, or may be field installed as kits. Only one type of seed firmer may be installed at the same time. Order one firmer kit per opener.

  • Page 61: Appendix A Reference Information

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information Appendix A Reference Information Specifications and Capacities Standard Models 1300 Model 1300-1610 1300-2175 1300-2606 Row Count 16 Rows 21 Rows 26 Rows Row Spacing 10 inches (24.5 cm) 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) 6 inches (15.2 cm)

  • Page 62: Fertilizer Models 1300F

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information Fertilizer Models 1300F Model 1300F-1610 1300F-2175 1300F-2606 Row Count 16 Rows 21 Rows 26 Rows Row Spacing 10 inches (24.5 cm) 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) 6 inches (15.2 cm) Nominal Width 13 feet (4.0 m)

  • Page 63: Torque Values Chart

    1300 and 1300F 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...

  • Page 64: Chain Routing

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information Chain Routing Gray arrows show chain direction. End Wheel to Main Jackshaft Chain Slack : 1.25in (3.2cm) 28014 Main Jackshaft to Main Seed Jackshaft Chain Slack : 1in (2.5cm)

  • Page 65: Main Seed Jackshaft To Meter Drive Chain

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information Main Seed Jackshaft to Meter Drive Chain Slack : 0.5in (13mm) 28015 Fertilizer Range Chain Slack : 0.5in (13mm) 28016 2018-01-29 Table of Contents Index 175-157M...

  • Page 66: Fertilizer Transmission Chain

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information Fertilizer Transmission Chain Slack : 0.25in (6mm) 28017 Fertilizer Meter Drive Chain Slack : 1 in (2.5 cm) 28018 2018-01-29 Table of Contents Index 175-157M...

  • Page 67: Small Seeds Chains

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information Small Seeds Chains If Agitator also installed, see page 64. Slack Jackshaft Input : 2in (5.1cm) Small Seeds Meter Drive : 0.25in (6mm) 28020 2018-01-29 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 68: Agitator Chain

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information Agitator Chain Slack Agitator only : 1.75in (4.4cm) Agitator and Small Seeds : 2.25in (5.7cm) 28019 2018-01-29 Table of Contents Index 175-157M...

  • Page 69: Hydraulic Diagrams

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information Hydraulic Diagrams Opener Lift (No Markers) 16588 2018-01-29 Table of Contents Index 175-157M...

  • Page 70: Opener Lift And Markers (Option)

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information Opener Lift and Markers (Option) 36279 2018-01-29 Table of Contents Index 175-157M...

  • Page 71: Appendix B Initial Setup

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Appendix B Initial Setup Appendix B Initial Setup Acremeter Installation Refer to Figure 48 The acremeter may be supplied for shaft or frame mount. For shaft mount, see the acremeter manual included with the drill for installation instructions.

  • Page 72: Marker Setup

    1300 and 1300F Table of Contents Index Appendix B Initial Setup Marker Setup Marker extension needs to be set up prior to first use, and whenever the marker disk is inverted (page 33) or the disk angle is significantly changed.

  • Page 73: Installing Drill Hydraulics

    Table of Contents Index Appendix B Initial Setup Installing Drill Hydraulics Older production of the model 1300 and 1300F did not include drill hydraulics. These older drills require a hydraulic cylinder with: • or 4inch (8.9 to 10.2 cm) bore, •...

  • Page 74: Warranty

    90 days for commercial or rental purposes. This War- ranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Great Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part.
  • Page 75 1300 and 1300F Cover Table of Contents Index Index Excessive Speed Hazard ....9 intended usage ........11 High Pressure Fluid ...... 9 acremeter ...........67 Negative Tongue Weight ....8 acremeter, operation ......27 jack ..........13 definitions ........... 11 adjustment items ........31 jack, tongue ........14...
  • Page 76 ..........12 123-409D, partition ......55 838-266C, reflector .......6 shear bolt, marker ......44 1300 ........... 11 838-267C, reflector .......7 slack ...........45 1300 Models ........11 838-467C, decal ........8 Slow ............6 1300F ..........11 890-810C, Keeton ......56 2018-01-29 Cover Table of Contents...
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  • Page 78 Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...

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