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Table of Contents Pre-Delivery Manual 3P3025AH 3-Point 30 Foot Stack-Fold Row- Hopper Yield-Pro® Planter with Air-Pro® Seed Meters 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.
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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.
3P3025AH Table of Contents 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.
3P3025AH Table of Contents 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.
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3P3025AH Table of Contents Important Safety Information Tire Safety Tire changing can be dangerous and should be performed by trained personnel using correct tools and equipment. When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough for you to stand to one side–not in front of or over tire assembly.
3P3025AH Table of Contents Important Safety Information Practice Safe Maintenance Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools and equipment. Refer to this manual. For brake work, see specific safety information in the Operator manual. Work in a clean, dry area.
3P3025AH Table of Contents Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. The Full Product Name (3P3025AH) 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.
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 in front, above the left-hand lower 3-point hitch.
Follow each step to make the job as quick and safe as possible and produce a properly working machine. The 3P3025AH Planter is shipped via flat bed truck. It is the dealer’s responsibility to unload the new machine. Pre-Assembly Checklist Tools Required 1.
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3P3025AH Table of Contents Pre-Delivery Plan the Unload Unloading the planter can be a safe, smooth operation if it is properly planned in advance. Scope the lift equipment and team size required. Make sure there is room after lowering the planter to connect a tractor to the planter.
3P3025AH Table of Contents Pre-Delivery Location Requirements Until unloaded, the planter cannot be moved using a tractor. The mainframe needs to be unloaded directly above the spot where final assembly takes place. This location needs to be: • solid, level ground or pavement - the parking stand loads can approach 100 psi •...
3P3025AH Table of Contents Pre-Delivery Front Gauge Wheel Installation Figure 4 38744 Front Gauge Wheel Installation If the planter does not have rear lift assist, the gauge wheels are mounted on the front of the planter. Install the gauge wheels on the planter before unloading the planter from the trailer.
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3P3025AH Table of Contents Pre-Delivery Raising the Drill Wings: Do Not Lift with Hoist or Forklift Refer to Figure 5 Lift only by the center section. Lift Failure Hazard: Do not lift on the wings outboard of the lock-down pins. There...
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3P3025AH Table of Contents Pre-Delivery Three Fork Lifts Refer to Figure 7 If the planter has rear assist lift, make sure the rear gauge wheels and linkage have not been installed. Use three forklifts with a combined capacity of 7257 kg (16 000 lb) or higher Do not use less than 3 forklifts.
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3P3025AH Table of Contents Pre-Delivery Unloading Have the driver spot the truck as marked during See “Plan the Unload” on page 8. Unload Smaller Items First If the planter does not have rear lift assist, make sure the front gauge wheels are installed on the planter.
3P3025AH Table of Contents Pre-Delivery Lift Assist Wheel Installation Refer to Figure 8 If the planter has rear lift assist, do not install the gauge wheels until after the planter is unloaded from the trailer. Before installing the lift assist wheel assemblies, a.
3P3025AH Table of Contents Pre-Delivery Gullwing Switch Adjustment Without Lift Assist Refer to Figure 10 1. Hitch the planter to a tractor. 2. Put the planter in the field position. 3. Raise the planter. 4. Apply the tractor parking brake and stop the engine.
3P3025AH Table of Contents Pre-Delivery Gullwing Switch Adjustment With Lift Assist Refer to Figure 11 1. Hitch the planter to a tractor. 2. Lower the lift assist to the point where you want the wings to start raising. The row units should be just off the ground.
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If the drill has hydraulic drive for the row units, the seeding switch also activates the hydraulic drive. Great Plains recommends adjusting the seeding switch for your exact field conditions and planting depth. Check the seeding switch seasonally thereafter, or when planting conditions change.
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Although factory-preset for typical planting conditions, Great Plains recommends adjusting the seeding switch for your exact field conditions and planting depth. Check the seeding switch seasonally thereafter, or when planting conditions change. Also perform this adjustment if the seeding switch is replaced or dislodged.
3P3025AH Table of Contents Pre-Delivery Tire and Wheel Information Tire and Wheel Chart Tire Warranty Information Hardware All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer of the tire. Wheel Tire Size Inflation Torque Tire warranty information is found in the brochures included with your Operator’s and Parts Manuals or online at the...
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