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1510HDF, 2010HDF & 2510HDF
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!
Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit or
may depict similar models where a topic is identical.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
© Copyright 2018
Table of Contents
Index
Operator Manual
15-, 20- and 25-Foot 3-Point
Heavy Duty Fluted Feed Drills
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 2018-07-19
Index
24137
EN
288-340M
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- Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator Manual 1510HDF, 2010HDF & 2510HDF 15-, 20- and 25-Foot 3-Point Heavy Duty Fluted Feed Drills 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.
- Page 2 Machine Identification Record your machine details in the log below. If you replace this manual, be sure to transfer this information to the new manual. If you or the dealer have added options not originally ordered with the machine, or removed options that were originally ordered, the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine.
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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 1510HDF, 2010HDF & 2510HDF Cover Index Table of Contents Hydraulic Diagrams ............71 Dual Independent Markers ........71 Dual Marker Sequence Valve........72 Chain Routing..............73 Ground Drive and Main Seed Box Chains ....73 Option Box Drive Chains ..........74 Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Cover Index...
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Page 5: Important Safety Information
Be prepared if a fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire department near phone. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
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They are difficult to see, especially at night. Use flashing warning lights and turn signals whenever driving on public roads. Use lights and devices provided with the drill. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 7: Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table Of Contents Index
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. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 8: Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table Of Contents Index
Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts. Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when folding and raising drill. Make sure all persons are clear of working area. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 9: Safety Reflectors And 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: Table Of Contents Index
On rear face of walkboard, each outside corner outboard of daytime reflectors; 2 total 24379 S/N 1638SS- On rear face of walkboard, each outside corner below daytime reflector; 2 total 24379 68675A S/N 1639SS+ Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
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On outside end faces of walkboards at ladder top, front top face of mainframe, each outside corner; 4 total 24379 Amber Reflectors (small) Optional Marker 818-229C 68588 On outside end faces of marker mounts; 1 total per marker Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
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Do NOT exceed 20 mph maximum transport speed. Loss of vehicle control and/or machine damage can result. 818-337C Rev. B 24379 On front face, top front of mainframe, above each gauge wheel assembly; 2 total Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
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On outside face of mainframe, forward of ladder; 2 total Caution: Tires Not A Step 818-398C 24379 On front face, top front of mainframe, above each gauge wheel assembly; 2 total Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
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Caution: 52 PSI Tire Pressure 818-752C 24379 On rim of each 11L-15SL-12ply wheel; 2 total Caution: 36 PSI Tire Pressure 81 8-855C 26216 On rim of each 11L-15SL-8ply wheel; 4 total Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 15: Introduction
1510HDF, 2010HDF & 2510HDF Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. Your 3-Point Drill has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper setup,... -
Page 16: 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 side of the drill frame below the front of the main seed box. -
Page 17: Preparation And Setup
NOTE: Do not use link to adjust opener depth. For opener adjustments, refer to “Leveling the Drill” on page 16 and “Adjustments” starting on page 29. 6. Set your tractor three-point-draft control to Float position. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 18: Electrical Connections
8. If the drill is equipped with the optional shaft monitor, mate the connector for the cab display. See “Shaft Monitor Cab Module” on page 20 for installation. “Shaft Monitor” page 65 ordering information. Figure 4 26468 Shaft Monitor Connector Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 19: Hydraulic Hose Hookup
Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you hookup hoses to your tractor outlets.Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked with the same color tie. -
Page 20: Leveling The Drill
See the appropriate page for your drill: Single-Wheel page 17 Dual- or Offset-Single Wheel page 18 Make the same adjustment on both gauge wheel assemblies. Check that drill is still level side-to-side after setup. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 21: Leveling: Single-Wheel
Ensure the opener mount is running higher than the opener body. This ensures ample reserve for opener upfloat if the opener strikes a rock or other object. Figure 9 24047 Single-Wheel Opener Level Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 22: Leveling: Offset-Single Wheel
Offset-Single Wheel Opener Level Ensure the opener mount is running higher than the opener body. This ensures ample reserve for opener upfloat if the opener strikes a rock or other object. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 23: Leveling: Dual-Wheel
Ensure the opener mount is running higher than the opener body. This ensures ample reserve for opener upfloat if the opener strikes a rock or other object. Figure 15 24047 Dual-Wheel Opener Level Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 24: Options Setup
Mount the module where the status indicators are visible during planting operations. See “Shaft Monitor Operation” on page 27 for Figure 17 27049 operations. Shaft Monitor Cab Module Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 25: Marker Setup
Extend bolt until there is no chain slack. 3. Lock bolt in this position by tightening jam nuts either side of upright channel. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 26: Marker Extension Setup
Adjustments: 8. Pull forward to check actual results and fold marker. “Marker Disk Angle” on page 30 “Marker Speed” on page 30 Other marker topics in this manual include: Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 27: Operating Instructions
7. Rotate both gauge wheels to see that the drive and meters are working properly and free from foreign material. 8. To reduce wear, remove chains for drive systems that will not be used at present. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 28: Transporting
Comply with all national, regional, state and local safety laws when traveling on public roads. Clearance Remember that the drill is wider than the tractor. Allow safe clearance. Transporting with Markers Always transport markers in the folded position. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 29: Loading Materials
Watch your step when walking on drill ladder and walkboard. 838-102C Falling from drill could cause severe injury or death. Great Plains recommends loading materials after the drill has been transported to the planting ground. Seed is heavy. Pre-loading substantially increases transport hazards: •... -
Page 30: Marker Operations
Operating Instructions Marker Operations Optional marker attachments are available from your Great Plains dealer. Before operating markers, make sure hydraulics are properly bled as described under “Bleeding Marker Hydraulics” on page 53. Set hydraulic circuit lever to neutral when folding or unfolding is complete. -
Page 31: Field Operation
If due to wheel lift or low tire pressure, you may have been planting at Figure 21 27049 progressively lower populations before that. Shaft Monitor Head Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 32: Parking
8. Use spray paint to cover scratches, chips and worn areas on the drill to protect the metal. 9. Cover with a tarp if stored outside. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 33: Adjustments
Setting nominal planting depth, and achieving it provide adjustments for optimal field results. consistently, is affected by multiple adjustable drill The 1510HDF, 2010HDF & 2510HDF have double-disk functions, from greatest to least effect they are: parallel-arm openers... -
Page 34: Marker Adjustments
Do not adjust needle valve while marker is in motion. Turn adjustment knob clockwise to reduce folding speed or counterclockwise to increase folding speed. Figure 23 17620 Needle valve Adjustment Folding Speed with Sequence Valve Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 35: Material Rate Adjustments
The charts are provided in a separate manual (part number 288-340B), Great Plains recommends calibration with your seed and normally stored in a weatherproof holder on the drill. fertilizer for most accurate results. -
Page 36: Non-Standard Configurations
NOTE: Many factors affect seeding rates: seed treatment, weight of seed, size of seed, surface condition of seed, tire configuration, tire pressure and tire slippage. Minor adjustments may be needed to compensate for these factors. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 37: Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Cover
7. Configure other gauge wheel to match. NOTE: Each gauge wheel drives half of the drill. If a chain breaks or is removed, that drill half does not Figure 26 26482 plant. Chain Clip Orientation Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 38: Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Cover
4. Place several pounds of seed over three seed cups 2.5 pounds on an outside end of a drill box. Pull seed tubes off of these three openers and route them to container. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 39: Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Cover
If you are seeding more or less than desired, adjust seeding rate slightly to compensate for field conditions. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 40: Small Seeds Attachment Rate
4. Place several pounds of seed over three seed cups Assume empty ContainerWeight of: on an outside end of a drill box. Pull seed tubes off of 0.8 pounds these three openers and route them to container. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... - Page 41 If you are seeding more or less than desired, adjust seeding rate slightly to compensate for field conditions. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 42: Fertilizer Rate
2. Rotate the adjuster until indicator is about 10 past the desired value, then move it back to the desired value. Figure 30 27256 Fertilizer Rate Adjuster Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... - Page 43 7. Turn gauge wheel several times to fill fertilizer cups with material. Turn wheel until material falls from each cup. Place materials collected so far back in box. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 44 When drilling, check material rate by noting acres drilled, amount of material added to drill and material level in drill box. If you are applying more or less than desired, adjust rate slightly to compensate for field conditions. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 45: Row Unit Adjustments
(which depicts a row unit fully populated with all optional accessories supported for use with the 1510HDF, 2010HDF & 2510HDF) From front to back, a Great Plains 10HD Series row unit can include the following capabilities (some optional): 1. Unit-Mounted Coulter (UMC): optional UMCs are used instead of frame-mounted coulters and are often preferred where soils are not rocky. -
Page 46: Unit-Mounted Coulter Adjustments
0 (factory standard hole) in below Figure 33 23288 in below Coulter Blade Mounting Holes If a worn coulter cannot be adjusted to satisfactory operating depth, replace the coulter blade. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... - Page 47 If the blade cannot be brought into alignment, check that the blade spindle itself is using the same hole location on each side of the bracket. Figure 35 26126 10HD Series Coulter Mount Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 48: Row Unit Down Pressure
With Unit-Mounted Coulters (or no coulters): Without frame-mounted coulters, the row unit springs provide the primary down force for cutting through residue and opening the seed trench. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... - Page 49 NOTE: With 4-spring rows, do not set all rows so 36026 high that planting becomes uneven or gauge wheels lift off ground. 4-Spring 10HD Cam Down-Force Settings a. Contac your Great Plains dealer for update kit information. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 50: Row Unit Shut-Off
5. Lower row unit until lower parallel arm rests on the lowered position. If the pin is inserted below the parallel lock-up pin. arm, unit damage will occur when planting begins. 6. Repeat for all rows needing lock-up. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 51: Disk Blade Adjustments
3. To reduce the spacing between the discs (the normal case), move one spacer washer from the inside to the outside of the disc. 4. Re-assemble and check disc contact. Figure 42 26385 Adjusting Disk Spacers Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 52: Seed Firmer Adjustments
To lock up Seed-Lock wheels: 1. Pull firming-wheel arm up as high as possible. 2. Flip the lock tip to hold the arm up. Figure 44 27072 Seed-Lok™ Lock-Up Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 53: Press Wheel Adjustments
Index Adjustments Press Wheel Adjustments Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) Seeding depth on 1510HDF, 2010HDF & 2510HDF is set by frame-mounted coulter depth (if installed) and row unit depth. Set frame height (page 16) before making row unit depth adjustments. -
Page 54: Troubleshooting
Do not back up or allow drill to roll backward with openers in the ground. Check Seed-Lok wheels. If conditions are too wet, you may need to remove the wheels. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... - Page 55 Marker blade does not mark page 21. Reverse the blade to pull or throw dirt. See “Marker Adjustments” on page 30. Chain-debris/retainer clip Be sure retainer clip is facing opposite way of chain travel. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 56: Maintenance And Lubrication
-16x1 in Grade 2 bolt (Great Plains 802-253C) or -16x2in Grade 2 bolt (Great Plains 802-266C). If that size is not available in your local market, substitute an M10x1.5 Class 5.8 metric bolt and nut. -
Page 57: Bleeding Marker Hydraulics
(NPT) pipe-thread fittings. To avoid cracking hydraulic fittings from over tightening, and to keep tape fragments from clogging filters, do not use plastic sealant tape. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 58: Marker Transport Carrier
To adjust height of saddle, loosen x2in U-bolts that hold carrier tube to mounting bracket. Slide carrier tube up or down as needed. Figure 50 15632 Marker Transport Carrier Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 59: Seed Box Maintenance
4. Set seed rate handles to 100. 5. Rotate gauge wheels until no seed flows. 6. If a vacuum cleaner is available, remove any residual seed from top of meters. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 60: Fertilizer Cleanout
3. To replace, remove seed tube , drive out roll pins and install new spreader. 4. When reinstalling disk blades, put spacers back on in same order as removed. Figure 53 27228 10HD Spreader/Scraper Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 61: Seed Flap Replacement
Pull plastic seed flap down out of metal bracket Push new seed flap up through metal bracket until tabs on seed flap snap in place. Figure 54 19398 Seed Tube Flap Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 62: Lubrication
Move the Seed Rate adjustment handle back and forth to get oil back into the square bore. Do this with no seed in 12126 seed box, or handle may be difficult to return to zero. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... - Page 63 Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges 16381 Fertilizer Felt Barrier Seals 1 seal at each shaft end, 2 per shaft; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Oil Quantity: Soak seal 16381 Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 64 Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity = Coat thoroughly NOTE: Lubricate chains any time there is a chance of moisture, and when being stored at the end of the planting season. 26493 Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 65 Single Gauge Wheel Bearings Seasonally 2 races each wheel; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack 24492 Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 66 2 races each gauge wheel assembly; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack 24323 Marker Disk Bearings Seasonally 2 races each marker; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack 15481 Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 67: Options
The Sub-Soiler Hitch, model SSH, may be used with most 3-point drills. Hitches are a separate product line, with options of their 21595 own. Consult your Great Plains dealer for detailed configuration and ordering information. Operations are described in the Hitch Operator’s manual. Hitch Setback Kit... -
Page 68: Markers
If rows are shut off with seed tube plugs, you can reduce unnecessary wear on the unused row units by locking them up. See “Lock-Up Pins” on page 66. 26279 Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 69: Fertilizer
Keeton seed firmers (see page 48). Fertilizer Box 1510HDF and 2010HDF models offer an optional box and independent metering system for dry granular fertilizer. If installed on a drill with the optional Small Seeds Attachment (see page 66), the Small Seeds option must contain a Y-tube to deliver fertilizer. -
Page 70: Small Seeds
One one per row unit locked-up. Description Part Number PIN HITCH 1 X 6 W/HAIRPIN 805-033C 27226 See “Row Unit Shut-Off” on page 46 for operations. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 71: Hd Unit-Mounted Coulters
Seed Firmers 27072 25042 The standard 1510HDF, 2010HDF & 2510HDF includes seed flaps. A choice of firmers is an option in the product bundles, or may be field-installed. Only one type of seed firmer may be installed at the same time. -
Page 72: Appendix
8 ft 4in (254 cm) Width 21 ft (6.4m) Length 9ft 9in (2.97m) Opener Travel 0-6.5in (0-16.5cm) Opener Depth 0-3.5in (0-8.9cm) Tire Size: Single Gauge Wheel 11L-15SL 12-Ply Tubeless 11L-15SL 8-Ply Dual Gauge Wheel Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 73: Foot Model Specifications
For assistance or information, contact your nearest 9.5Lx15 8-Ply 221 kPa Authorized Farm Tire Retailer. ManufacturerWebsite 36 psi Firestonewww.firestoneag.com 11L-15SL 8-Ply 248 kPa Goodyearwww.goodyearag.com Titanwww.titan-intl.com 52 psi BKTwww.bkt-tires.com 11L-15SL 12-Ply Tubeless 359 kPa Gleasonwww.gleasonwheel.com Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 74: Torque Values Chart
3160 d. ft-lb = foot pounds ⁄ 1330 2970 2190 4820 3560 25199m 25199 Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 75: Hydraulic Diagrams
1510HDF, 2010HDF & 2510HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix Hydraulic Diagrams Dual Independent Markers 17643 Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 76: Dual Marker Sequence Valve
1510HDF, 2010HDF & 2510HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix Dual Marker Sequence Valve 17524 Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 77: Chain Routing
Chain Routing Ground Drive and Main Seed Box Chains DRIVEN DRIVEN DRIVER DRIVER 27239 27238 Single-Wheel Drive Offset Single-Wheel Drive DRIVEN DRIVER 27240 27241 Dual-Wheel Drive Main Seed Box Drive Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 78: Option Box Drive Chains
1510HDF, 2010HDF & 2510HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix Option Box Drive Chains 26493 26493 Fertilizer Drive Option Box Ground Drive 27244 27243 Small Seeds (without Fertilizer) Small Seeds (with Fertilizer) Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Table of Contents Index... - Page 79 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.
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- Page 81 ........20 818-339C ..........9 Definitions ...........11 orange,marker older style hose tie ..15 818-398C ..........9 disk spreader-scraper ......56 818-557C, decal ........8 down-force, 10HD ......45 818-587C ..........10 parking the drill ........28 Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Cover Table of Contents...
- Page 82 1510HDF, 2010HDF & 2510HDF Cover Table of Contents Index 818-590C ..........8 818-682C ..........9 818-751C ..........10 818-752C ..........10 838-102C ..........9 838-265C ......... 7 838-266C ..........6 838-267C ..........7 Great Plains | 288-340M | 2018-07-19 Cover Table of Contents...
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- Page 84 Table of Contents Index Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...
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