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Table of Contents Index Operator Manual 1510HDP, 2010HDP and 2510HDP 15-, 20-, 25-Foot 3-Point Drills with 10 Series Heavy Duty Precision Openers 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.
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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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.
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Row Unit Options............129 10HD Series Seed Meters..........129 Row Unit Press Wheels..........131 Appendix ................132 Specifications and Capacities........132 Tire Inflation Chart ............134 Torque Values Chart .............135 Row Spacing Data............135 Hydraulic Diagrams ............162 Chain Routing..............165 Warranty ................168 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Cover Index...
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Read and understand “Safety Reflectors and Decals” starting on page 5, thoroughly. Read all instructions noted on the decals. Keep decals clean. Replace damaged, faded and illegible decals. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 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 | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by chemical manufacturer. Dispose of empty chemical containers properly. Laws generally require power rinsing or rinsing three times, followed by perforation of the container to prevent re-use. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
Use a safety cage if available. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-handling equipment adequate for weight involved. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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.
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On front face of first section of marker; 1 total per marker Daytime Reflectors 838-267C Rear walkboard face, inboard of red reflectors; 2 (on 1510HDP) or 27130 4 (on 2010HDP and 2510HDP) total Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
On front face, top front of mainframe, above each gauge wheel assembly; 2 total Warning: High Pressure Fluid 27130 818-339C On front face of mainframe, right of 3-point hitch; 1 total Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Review safety instructions with all operators annually. 818-587C Rev. B WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov 27130 818-587C On front face of mainframe, right of 3-point hitch; 1 total Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Caution: 52 PSI Tire Pressure 818-752C 27225 On rim of each 11L-15SL-12ply wheel; 2 total Caution: 36 PSI Tire Pressure 818-855C 26216 On rim of each 11L-15SL-8ply wheel; 4 total Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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1510HDP, 2010HDP and 2510HDP 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,...
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Record your drill model and serial number here for quick reference: Model Number:__________________________ Serial Number: __________________________ Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new machine. If you do not understand any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service received, Figure 2 16490 please take the following actions.
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Routine Hitching (20/25ft) 3. Make sure all cables and hoses are clear of the hitch Figure 3 27408 area. 25-foot 3-Point Hitch Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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CPH, PFH or SSH hitch, consult the hitch manual. Hitch Setup (15ft) Some tractor 3-points may require additional bushings (not supplied by Great Plains) to adapt the pin diameters: Upper Link: Qty 1, 1in ID x 1 in OD ...
10. If the drill is equipped with the optional seed monitor, mate the connector for the cab console. See “Seed Monitor Cab Module” on page 22 for installation. “Seed Monitor” page 121 ordering information. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Hydraulic fluid injected under the skin is an extremely serious matter. If such an accident occurs, seek urgent medical attention from a physician familiar with this type of injury. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Index Preparation and Setup Refer to Figure 8 Great Plains hydraulic hoses have color coded handle grips to help you hookup hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked with the same color.
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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.
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See the appropriate page for your drill: Single-Wheel page 19 Dual- or Offset-Single Wheel page 20 Make the same adjustment on both gauge wheel assemblies. Check that drill is still level side-to-side after setup. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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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 12 24047 Single-Wheel Opener Level Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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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 | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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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 18 24047 Dual-Wheel Opener Level Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
Figure 20 27390 mounted on the drill or on the tractor. Consult the Seed Monitor Cab Module documentation supplied with the sensor. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Mount the module where the controls and status indicators are visible during planting operations. See “Hydraulic Drive Operation” starting on page 68 for initial setup and planting operations. Figure 21 27392 Hydraulic Drive Cab Module Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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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 | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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8. Pull forward to check actual results and fold marker. Other marker topics in this manual include: “Marker Operations” on page 32 “Marker Disk Angle” on page 66 “Marker Speed” on page 66 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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“Hydraulic Drive Operation” starting on page 68. 13. Unless rate checking or calibration will be performed in the field to be planted, verify or calibrate rates. See page 38, 40 or 46. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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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 | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Watch your step when walking on drill ladder and walkboard. 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: •...
821-060Cjug, 5 pound (2.3 kg) Ezee Glide Plus Lubricant For Finger Pick Up Meters Only To maximize performance of Great Plains metering sys- Use only approved Graphite Powder available from Great tems, it is imperative to use only “Ezee Glide Plus” lubri- Plains Mfg.
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Great Plains logo spots on the lower region of the Figure 26 27380 display. Be careful not to scratch the window. Meter Display Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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(see page 30), • materials levels are declining evenly across all rows, at the expected rates, and; • marker operation - pass-to-pass row alignments are consistently one row space apart. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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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 113. Set hydraulic circuit lever to neutral when folding or unfolding is complete.
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9. Use spray paint to cover scratches, chips and worn areas on the drill to protect the metal. 10. Cover with a tarp if stored outside. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
Seed Box Baffles Lock Up Row Unit a. 10HDP row units support either Great Plains Singulator Plus precision meters, or finger pickup meters, which differ in the seeds and rate ranges they provide. b. A choice of wheels, with alternate cell counts (and rates), are available for many seeds c.
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Volumetric rates usually require Transmission adjustment to account for the variation between your seed and the seed used to develop the chart, in addition to any factors of tire and field conditions. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Re-pin all three shafts. 13. Configure other gauge wheel to match. Each gauge wheel drives half of the drill. If a chain breaks or is removed, that drill half does not plant. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Field rates can vary significantly from chart rates, and only calibration provides the necessary cor- rection, ensuring desired population. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Multiply by 200 or 1000, depending on the row length used for the sample. This is your population for one acre (or hectare). a. Both rows of a twin row are counted as a single row. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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8. In the table at right, note the wheel rpm for the Speed recommended ground speed from the Seed Rate chart. Use this rpm for testing. Turning too slowly or 11.3 12.9 too rapidly has unreliable results compared to actual planting. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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If you are seeding more or less than desired, adjust seeding rate slightly to compensate for field conditions. To reduce unnecessary wear, remove chains for any box drives not used, such as Small Seeds and Fertilizer. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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The seed rate charts are based on cleaned, untreated seed of average size and test weight. For seed not listed on the charts, compare weight and size to those listed and use a similar setting. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Example (step 10): Assume container plus seed weighs: 1.25 pounds 11. Subtract initial weight of empty container(s). Example (step 11): SeedWeight TotalWeight ContainerWeight – 0.45 = 1.25 - 0.8 = 0.45 SeedWeight Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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4. Review seed rate settings and marker extension prior to planting. When removing plugs to restore rows to operation, be sure to not disturb a factory-installed plug. Figure 31 27407 Small Seeds Tube Plug Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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2. Rotate the adjuster until indicator is about 10 past the desired value, then move it back to the desired value. Figure 32 27256 Fertilizer Rate Adjuster Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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6. Rotate gauge wheel a few turns to confirm that the fertilizer paths are free from foreign matter, fertilizer cups are full, and material is being dispensed consistently. Place material collected so far back in box. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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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 | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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10HDP model - some models may not support some accessories) 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 cut residue and prepare the soil ahead of the seed furrow.
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0 (factory standard hole) Figure 35 23288 in below Coulter Blade Mounting Holes in below If a worn coulter cannot be adjusted to satisfactory oper- ating depth, replace the coulter blade. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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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 37 26126 10HD Series Coulter Mount Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Reduce down-force making deep tracks Without frame-mounted coulters, the row unit springs Figure 39 provide the primary down force for cutting through Assessing Down-Force residue and opening the seed trench. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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With 4-spring rows, do not set all rows so high that planting becomes uneven or gauge wheels lift off 4-Spring 10HD Cam Down-Force Settings ground. a. Contac your Great Plains dealer for update kit information. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Review marker extension if changing row spacing. Seed Tube Shutoff Both Great Plains precision and finger pickup meters have a sliding cap which can be moved and pinned to prevent seed flow into the meter. Cap shutoff can be engaged with seed loaded or seed box empty.
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When re-engaging drive coupler, it is not necessary to take steps to ensure the cross pin is fully seated in the deep detents. It automatically seats when drive operation commences. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
If baffles are used, seed tube corks and seed meter shutoff are unnecessary on the baffled rows. For installation and use of baffles, consult the manual supplied with the kit. Figure 46 20331 Seed Box Baffle Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
7. Repeat for all rows needing lock-up. 8. Reset marker extension (page 25). 9. Reset seed monitor active row pattern and row spacing to avoid nuisance alarms. Figure 48 21981 Row Lock-Up Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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If the contact region varies with blade rotation, one or both blades is likely bent and in need of replacement. Figure 50 26447 Checking Disk Contact Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Pickup meters. You can change between meter types as operations require. • Great Plains precision seed meters offer a choice of singulating and volumetric seed wheels, often with several cell counts for coarse selection of population. See page 59 for changing wheels. There are no other adjustments required.
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Figure 54 22867 Remove Meter a. For an odd number of rows, a “mid” row is treated as a rear row (cap tilted forward). Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Use the same wheel part number in all active rows. Wheels for 10HDP precision meters are green in color. Although similar in appearance, Great Plains wheels in other colors are not compatible with 10HDP meters. Use only green wheels in 10HDP meters.
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10. Place spring and retainer on meter wheel shaft. 11. Push retainer in, rotate 90 degrees, and release so that cross pin seats in detents. 12. Close clean-out door. Figure 59 22874 Install Wheel Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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“skips” (delivering no seed on some fingers). As needed, adjust for minimal doubles and skips. These instructions describe the current finger pickup meter shipped with new Great Plains planters, which has an integrated adjustment lever for the brush. If you have added pre-existing finger meters after...
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However, there are two alternative inserts that can be used. Before changing to a different insert, please consult with a Great Plains service representative for a recommendation. The identification of the insert type is molded into the back of the insert.
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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 63 27072 Seed-Lok™ Lock-Up Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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On wider row spacings the closing wheels can be moved outward by relocating the spacers to the inside, next to Figure 65 23428 the press wheel arm Double-V Press Wheels Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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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 67 17620 Needle valve Adjustment Folding Speed with Sequence Valve Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
Excessive [un]folding Sequence Valve Adjustment speed could damage markers and void the warranty. After adjusting the folding speed, tighten jam nuts on hex adjustment screws to hold settings. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Power must be connected directly to the battery. Make sure that eyelets are properly connected (red to positive, black to negative). Connect female socket to power port adapter. Figure 69 22714 Controller Electrical Connection Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
NEW CAL #: ____ OLD CAL #: ____ keys. ** Refer to the troubleshooting section of the manual for a FUNCTION description of error messages. UP:KEEP NEW DN:KEEP OLD 23251 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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4. Select drive calibration number based on row spacing and metering wheel, from chart. See “Hydraulic Drive Calibration” on page 79. 5. Use Up/Down arrow keys to set Calibration number. Figure 72 22716 Calibration Number Prompt Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Cal. Mode Drill Width Refer to Figure 76 10. Enter number of rows here using Up/Down arrow keys. Press Function key to advance to next window. Figure 76 22720 Cal. Mode Row Count Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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4 seconds, or more that 255 seconds. Press Function key to advance to next window. Figure 80 22782 Cal. Mode Time Limit Error Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Figure 83 22727 Cal. Mode Prompt In Motion Refer to Figure 84 19. After Calibration meter rotation has ended, this screen will appear. Figure 84 22728 Cal. Mode Normal Completion Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Up arrow key. Figure 87 22731 Calibration Number Refer to Figure 88 24. Console window now displays the calibration number you have selected. Figure 88 22732 Calibration Number Accepted Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Initiate Speed Calibration Refer to Figure 92 4. Begin driving at a normal field speed; when the tractor passes the first flag, press ENGAGE. Figure 92 22790 At First Flag Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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5%. The cab console will give you the option each time you calibrate of accepting the new settings, or keeping the previous settings. Figure 96 22794 Save/Ignore Result Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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2. To double-check calibration before planting, follow Enter VR Mode same procedure as for mechanical ground drives as outlined in Great Plains Precision Seeding System Operator’s Manual, with these differences: Volumetric: use extreme caution when performing this calibration to prevent injury due to drive entanglement.
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Console off when tractor is shut down, in order to prevent tractor battery drain. When calibrating, make sure that you choose a calibra- tion speed that is representative of your average planting speed. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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67500 183000 22510 1, 2 1. Cal number should be accurate, but Great Plains strongly suggests the use of the Calibration Routine to fine tune the actual seeding rate at the desired planting speed 2. Refer to seed chart to determine optimum planting speed for your nominal rate.
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110000 298000 9171 1, 2 1. Cal number should be accurate, but Great Plains strongly suggests the use of the Calibration Routine to fine tune the actual seeding rate at the desired planting speed 2. Refer to seed chart to determine optimum planting speed for your nominal rate.
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1510HDP, 2010HDP and 2510HDP Table of Contents Index Hydraulic Drive Operation 1510HDP Page 3 of 4 1510HDP Hydraulic Drive Calibration Volumetric: 1 of 2 Wheel Wheel Minimum Maximum Cal. Crop Notes Spacing Type Part No. Rate Rate Number Barley 7.5in Single...
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1510HDP, 2010HDP and 2510HDP Table of Contents Index Hydraulic Drive Operation 1510HDP Page 4 of 4 1510HDP Hydraulic Drive Calibration Volumetric: 2 of 2 Wheel Wheel Minimum Maximum Cal. Crop Notes Spacing Type Part No. Rate Rate Number Rice 7.5in Single...
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270 Cell 65300 178900 22509 1. Cal number should be accurate, but Great Plains strongly suggests the use of the Calibration Routine to fine tune the actual seeding rate at the desired planting speed 2. Refer to seed chart to determine optimum planting speed for your nominal rate.
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110 Cell 140000 291000 9171 1. Cal number should be accurate, but Great Plains strongly suggests the use of the Calibration Routine to fine tune the actual seeding rate at the desired planting speed 2. Refer to seed chart to determine optimum planting speed for your nominal rate.
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4, 5 Rice 10in TRS All Rice Low Rate 403-426D 1.71 4, 5 4. Field speed may affect actual rate with volumetric meters. 5. Requires use of 817-529C Flow Gate. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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30in Twin Wheat Wide 403-119D 5.67 Wheat Soft Red 30in Twin 403-120D 7.55 6. Field speed may affect actual rate with volumetric meters. 7. Requires use of 817-529C Flow Gate. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
Index Hydraulic Drive Operation Varying Rates with Pre-set Function The Great Plains Precision Population Controller allows you to pre-set three different rates, and then change rates on-the-go by toggling from one rate to another rates with the Up or Down arrow keys.
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22735 Enter the total distance in the Following Distance Serial Connection to Controller window. Enter the Swath Width of the Great Plains unit. FarmWorks SiteMate 6. Under the CTRL tab, enter the Nominal Rate as follows: Settings for FarmWorks SiteMate used with Great Plains Divide the highest rate on your recipe by 1.6.
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1000. In this case the Nominal Rate in SiteMate and the GP Console should be near 25,000. See SiteMate Settings, Step 4 for calculating Nominal Rate. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Press SWATH key. • Target conversion Number: If your recipe (.tgt file) is Set swath to that of your Great Plains Precision written using the entire number as the desired rate., Seeding System. i.e. 30,000 seeds/acre on the recipe means 30,000 3.
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GPS signal, or are you outside of field? 2. No Actual Rate appears on the PF3000. • actual rate cannot be logged using the PF3000 with the Great Plains Precision Population Controller. 3. Target Rate appears on PF3000 but not on GP Controller Console. •...
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Figure 106 22737 8. Keep electrical connects free from dirt and grease. Hydraulic Filter Indicator It’s a good idea to occasionally spray the terminals with contact cleaner to ensure proper connection. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Call main drive chain to check for rotation under zero Service Department. load. Check for a problem with the mechanical portion of drive, such as foreign material wedged Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Call 6. Drive continues to rotate after tractor has stopped: Service Department. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
Rerun calibration. TERMINATED bration. Check encoder cable and connec- The drive did not CALIBRATE tion, solenoid turn when calibra- ERROR cable and connec- tion began. tion, and hydraulic lever position. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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1510HDP, 2010HDP and 2510HDP Table of Contents Index Hydraulic Drive Operation Hydraulic Drive Troubleshooting Flow Chart 23250 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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1510HDP, 2010HDP and 2510HDP Table of Contents Index Hydraulic Drive Operation Hydraulic Drive Electronics Troubleshooting 23249 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
Worn sprockets and/or chain idlers. Replace sprockets and/or chain idlers Wrong wheel for opener Green wheel for 10HDP series. Low hydraulic pressure or flow to optional Check hydraulic systems. hydraulic drive. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Failed disk bearings. Replace disk bearings. Bent or twisted opener frame. Replace opener frame. Raise drill, expose bottom of seed tube and Partially plugged opener seed tube. clean out. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Replace seed meter wheel. Worn or damaged meter slide. Replace meter slide, page 105. Damaged, old or dry seed. Use clean, new seed. Wrong wheel family for meter Green wheel for 10HDP Series. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Opener spring pressure too high. Reduce opener spring pressure. Incorrect press wheel depth. Reset press wheel depth, page 65. Openers - not enough pressure on press Check opener adjustment, page 51. wheels. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Volumetric seeds too small for sensors to Add more margin to alert limits or disable detect reliably. alerts. Check that clip opening face away from travel. Chains Fouled Chain clip snagging debris. See page 111. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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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 | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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3. Release all clean-out latches on a drill section, and open clean-out door. Leave door open until after washout. 4. Wash inside of drill boxes with water under high pressure. 5. Let drill boxes dry before closing clean-out doors. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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9. Re-install meter wheel (page 60). 10. Close and pin meter clean-out (page 106). 11. Re-open seed tube sliding gate if closed (page 53). Figure 109 26220 Meter Slide Replacement Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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9. Install the [next] seed wheel per the instructions on page 60. Close the clean-out door. Re-install and secure the retaining pin. 10. If the sliding cap was closed for the clean-out, open Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Installation Steps for wear or other abnormalities that may develop. Exces- sive wear may disrupt singulation performance. Great Plains recommends having the meter service per- formed by a recognized professional repair facility, such Precautions as a certified Meter Max representative. Improper servic- 1.
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Do not routinely disassemble finger meters for cleaning. Re-assembly is complex. 7. Close the clean-out door on the meter. 8. Install the [next] seed meter the instructions on page Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
Grommet Maintenance Periodically check seed meter and seed box grommets for weathering or cracking and replace as necessary. Check sliding seed tubes at this time to make sure they slide freely. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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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 117 19398 Seed Tube Flap Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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1/4 to 1/2in (6.3 to 12.7mm). If there is excess slack, remove links from the chain until the slack is within the recommended limits. Figure 120 18421 Meter Idler Slack Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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-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.
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10. Supply oil to Retract until fitting seeps. Set circuit to neutral and tighten fitting. 11. Adjust rod extension and re-pin. Figure 123 18942 12. Repeat bleeding for other marker side. Marker Cylinder Bleed Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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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 124 15632 Marker Transport Carrier Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges 19196 Small Seeds Meter Shaft Bearing 1 zerks per shaft, drive end; 2 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges 27224 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity = Coat thoroughly Lubricate chains any time there is a chance of moisture, and when being stored at the end of the planting season. 22868 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Lubricate chains any time there is a chance of moisture, and when being stored at the end of the planting season. 26493 a. Small Seeds or Fertilizer options add a 5th chain to the ground drive assembly. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Single Gauge Wheel Bearings Season- 2 races each wheel; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack 24492 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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2 races each gauge wheel assembly; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack 24323 Marker Disk Bearings Season- 2 races each marker; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack 15481 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
Hitch Setback kit is installed. Or use hitch-mounted markers. 21595 Hitches are a separate product line, with options of their own. Consult your Great Plains dealer for detailed configuration and ordering information. Operations are described in the Hitch Operator’s manual. Hitch Setback Kit This accessory extends the 3-point hitch to eliminate interference with CPH, PFH and SSH auxiliary hitches.
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The optional Seed Monitor (above) requires a speed sensor, either tractor- or drill-mounted. You can use a new radar or wheel pickup, or an existing sensor. Adaptor cables are available for existing sensors. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Table of Contents Index Options Speed Sensors The standard 1510HDP, 2010HDP & 2510HDP does not include a speed sensor, which is required for the optional Seed Monitor. Optional sensors kits detect speed via wheel rotation or radar ground speed. If the tractor already has a speed sensor, a “Y” cable (next page) is available to share its signal with the Seed Monitor.
The 19977 speed sensor included with the hydraulic drive is not 19974 shared with the optional Seed Monitor. 19972 installation use, “Hydraulic Drive Operation” starting on page 68. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
Each kit includes two brackets, but no weights. Each bracket accepts up to five weights. Description Part Number 20P and 25P Weight Bracket Kit 118-071A The weight kits are not recommended for the 15-foot drill. 26227 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
Seed Lubricants Description Order Number Graphite (1 pound bottle) 821-042C Graphite (5 pound jug) 821-060C Talc (5 gallon container) 821-048C See “Seed Lubricants” on page 29 for use. 25477 29248 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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If rows are shut off with seed tube corks, you can reduce 26226 unnecessary wear on the unused row units, and increase weight available to used rows, by locking up unused rows. See “Lock-Up Pins” on page 129. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Keeton seed firmers (see page 64). Fertilizer Box 1510HDP and 2010HDP 7.5 and 10in ground drive models offer an optional box and independent metering system for dry granular fertilizer. It is not compatible with hydraulic drive.
If rows are shut off with seed tube corks, you can reduce unnecessary wear on the unused row units by locking them up. See “Lock-Up Pins” on page 129. 27407 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
Singulator Plus meters accept a variety of seed wheels, each optimized for specific seeds. Wheels are simple to change. 10HD Series meters use only green seed wheels. Choices include: 25295 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
When planting in moist or sticky soils, these scrapers are useful in preventing build-up that might otherwise impair opener disc performance. Description Part Number carbide disc scraper 122-259K These scrapers cannot be used with Seed-Lok seed firmers installed. 26230 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
Seed Firmers 27072 25042 The standard 1510HDP, 2010HDP & 2510HDP 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.
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Width 15ft 11in (4.85m) Length 9ft 9in (2.97m) without Accessory Hitch Opener Travel 0-10in (0-25.4cm) Opener Depth 0-3.5in (0-8.9cm) Tire Size 9.5Lx15 8-Ply on 8in 5-bolt rim (Offset-Single Gauge Wheel) Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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9ft 9in (2.97m) without Accessory Hitch Opener Travel 0-10in (0-25.4cm) Opener Depth 0-3.5in (0-8.9cm) Tire Size: Single Gauge Wheel 11L-15SL 12-Ply Tubeless on 8in 6-bolt rim Dual Gauge Wheel 11L-15SL 8-Ply on 8in 6-bolt rim Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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For assistance or information, contact your nearest 9.5Lx15 8-Ply 221 kPa Authorized Farm Tire Retailer. 36 psi ManufacturerWebsite 11L-15SL 8-Ply 248 kPa Firestone www.firestoneag.com Gleason www.gleasonwheel.com 52 psi 11L-15SL 12-Ply Tubeless Titan www.titan-intl.com 359 kPa Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
Use this data for calibration (pages 39, 40, 42, 46), set- ting marker extension (page 25), and shutting off rows for modified spacings (page 53). Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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This is always drill centerline, and not nec- essarily the center of the presently active row units. : Solid lines with arrows across the tool bar show active row units. Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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101.0 in 1510HDP-12TR 256.5 cm 256.5 cm standard spacing Figure 126: Model 1510HDP-12TR 15ft 10HD Series Twin Row 27398 Standard Spacing: 12 Twin 30in Rows (6 pairs), Pair Units 8in; all rows used 1510HDP-12TR as “1510HDP-0630” Span: 150in (381cm) Swath: 180in (457.2cm) Rows: 6 (6 unused) Twin Row Spacing: 30in (76.2cm)
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105.0 in 105.0 in 266.7 cm 266.7 cm 1510HDP-1315 standard spacing Figure 128: Model 1510HDP-1315 15ft 10HD Series 27421 Standard Spacing: 13 Single 15in Rows; all rows used 1510HDP-1315 as “1510HDP-0730” Span: 180in (457.2cm) Swath: 210in (533.4cm) Active Rows: 7 (6 unused) Active Row Spacing: 30in (76.2cm)
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Tire rotations: 365/acre; 902/hectare 90.0in 90.0in 228.6cm 228.6cm 1510HDP-1315 as -0630 Figure 130: Model 1510HDP-1315 15ft 10HD Series 27419 Non-standard spacing: 6 Single 30in Rows; 7 rows unused 1510HDP-1910 Standard Spacing Span: 180in (457.2cm) Swath: 190in (482.6cm) Rows: 19 (all used) Row Spacing: 10in (25.4cm)
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1510HDP-1910 110.0 in 110.0 in 279.4 cm 279.4 cm as -1020 Figure 132: Model 1510HDP-1910 15ft 10HD Series 27399 Non-standard spacing: 10 Single 20in Rows; 10 rows unused 1510HDP-1910 as “1510HDP-0730” Span: 180in (457.2cm) Swath: 210in (533.4cm) Active Rows: 7 (12 unused) Active Row Spacing: 30in (76.2cm)
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Tire rotations: 365/acre; 902/hectare 100.0in 80.0in 203.2cm 203.2cm 1510HDP-1910 as -0630 Figure 134: Model 1510HDP-1910 15ft 10HD Series 27399 Non-standard spacing: 6 Single 30in Rows; 13 rows unused 1510HDP-1910 as “1510HDP-0540” Baseline Span: 180in (457.2cm) Active Span: 160in (406.4cm) Swath: 200in (508cm) Active Rows: 5 (14 unused) Active Row Spacing: 40in (101.6cm)
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100.0 in 100.0 in 254.0 cm 254.0 cm standard spacing Figure 136: Model 1510HDP-19TRS 15ft 10HD Series 27418 Standard spacing: 19 Rows (12 Twin 30in / 7 Split); all rows used 1510HDP-19TRS as “1510HDP-12TR30” Baseline Span: 180in (457.2cm) Active Span: 158in (401.3cm) Swath: 180in (457.2cm)
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120.0 in 1510HDP-19TRS 120.0 in 304.8 cm 304.8 cm as -0730 Figure 138: Model 1510HDP-19TRS 15ft 10HD Series 27418 Non-standard spacing: 7 Single 30in Rows, 12 twin rows unused 1510HDP-19TRS as “1510HDP-0630” Baseline Span: 180in (457.2cm) Active Span: 150in (381cm) Swath: 180in (457.2cm)
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93.75 in 93.75 93.75 238.1 cm 238.1 cm standard spacing Figure 140: Model 1510HDP-2475 15ft 10HD Series 27400 Standard spacing: 24 Single 7.5in Rows; all rows used 1510HDP-2475 as “1510HDP-1215” Baseline Span: 172.5in (438.2cm) Active Span: 165in (419.1cm) Swath: 180in (457.2cm) Active Rows: 12 (12 unused) Active Row Spacing: 15in (38.1cm)
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1510HDP-2475 93.75 93.75 238.1 cm 238.1 cm as -12TR30 Figure 142: Model 1510HDP-2475 15ft 10HD Series 27400 Non-standard spacing: 12 Twin 30in Rows; 12 rows unused 1510HDP-2475 as “1510HDP-0630” Baseline Span: 172.5in (438.2cm) Active Span: 150in (381cm) Swath: 180in (457.2cm) Active Rows: 6 (18 unused) Active Row Spacing: 30in (76.2cm)
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Active Row Spacing: 30in (76.2cm) Tire rotations: 268/acre; 662/hectare 123.0in 139.0in 2010HDP-16TR 312.4cm 353.1cm as -0830 Figure 145: Model 2010HDP-1715 20ft 10HD Series 27401 Non-standard spacing: 8 single 30in Rows; 8 rows unused Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Tire rotations: 238/acre; 589/hectare 150 in 150 in 2010HDP-1715 381 cm 381 cm as -0930 Figure 147: Model 2010HDP-1715 20ft 10HD Series 27422 Non-standard spacing: 9 Single 30in Rows; 8 rows unused Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Tire rotations: 257/acre; 635/hectare 130 in 130 in 2010HDP-2510 330.2 cm 330.2 cm Standard Spacing Figure 149: Model 2010HDP-2510 20ft 10HD Series 27402 Standard spacing: 25 Single 15in Rows; all rows used Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Tire rotations: 268/acre; 662/hectare 120 in 120 in 2010HDP-2510 304.8cm 304.8cm as -1220 Figure 151: Model 2010HDP-2510 20ft 10HD Series 27402 Non-standard spacing: 12 Single 20in Rows; 13 rows unused Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Tire rotations: 268/acre; 662/hectare 130 in 110 in 2010HDP-2510 330.2 cm 279.4cm as -0830 Figure 153: Model 2010HDP-2510 20ft 10HD Series 27402 Non-standard spacing: 8 Single 30in Rows; 17 rows unused Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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130 in 2010HDP-25TRS 330.2 cm 330.2 cm Standard Spacing Figure 155: Model 2010HDP-25TRS 20ft 10HD Series 27419 Standard spacing: 25 Rows (16 Twin 30 / 9 Split), 8in Pairs; all used Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Active Row Spacing: 30in (76.2cm) Tire rotations: 238/acre; 589/hectare 150in 150in 2010HDP-25TRS 381cm 381cm as -0930 Figure 157: Model 2010HDP-25TRS 20ft 10HD Series 27419 Non-standard spacing: 9 Single 30in rows; 16 twin rows unused Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Row Spacing: 7.5in (19.1cm) Tire rotations: 268/acre; 662/hectare 2010HDP-3275 123.75in 123.75in 123.75 123.75 Standard Spacing 314.3cm 314.3cm Figure 159: Model 2010HDP-3275 20ft 10HD Series 27403 Standard spacing: 32 Single 7.5in Rows; all used Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Active Twin Pair Spacing: 7.5in (19.1cm) row-to-row in pair Tire rotations: 268/acre; 662/hectare 2010HDP-3275 123.75 123.75 as -16TR30 123.75in 123.75in 314.3cm 314.3cm Figure 161: Model 2010HDP-3275 20ft 10HD Series 27403 Non-standard spacing: 16 Twin 30in Rows; 16 unused Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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157.5 in 157.5 in 2510HDP-2015 157.5 157.5 400.1 cm 400.1 cm standard spacing Figure 163: Model 2510HDP-2015 25ft 10HD Series 27397 Standard spacing: 20 Single 15in Rows; all rows used Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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161 in 2510HDP-20TR30 161 in 408.9 cm 408.9 cm standard spacing Figure 165: Model 2510HDP-20TR30 25ft 10HD Series 27423 Standard spacing: 20 Twin 30in Rows (10 8in Pairs); all rows used Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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160 in 160 in 2510HDP-2910 160.0 160.0 406.4 cm 406.4 cm as -1520 Figure 168: Model 2510HDP-2015 25ft 10HD Series 27396 Non-standard spacing: 15 Single 20in Rows; 14 rows unused Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Tire rotations: 201/acre; 497/hectare 180in 180in 2510HDP-2910 180.0 180.0 457.2cm 457.2cm as -0840 Figure 171: Model 2510HDP-2015 25ft 10HD Series 27396 Non-standard spacing: 10 Single 30in Rows; 19 rows unused Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
161 in 161 in 2510HDP-29TRS 161.0 161.0 408.9 cm 408.9 cm as -20TR30 Figure 173: Model 2510HDP-2015 25ft 10HD Series 27424 Non-standard spacing: 20 Twin 30in Rows; 9 split rows unused Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Tire rotations: 214/acre; 529/hectare 161.25in 146.25in 2510HDP-4075 146.25 161.25 409.6 cm 371.5 cm as -2015 Figure 176: Model 2510HDP-4075 25ft 10HD Series 27395 Non-standard spacing: 20 Single 15 in Rows; 20 rows unused Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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Tire rotations: 214/acre; 529/hectare 161.25in 146.25in 161.25 146.25 2510HDP-4075 409.6 cm 371.5 cm as -1030 Figure 178: Model 2510HDP-4075 25ft 10HD Series 27395 Non-standard spacing: 10 Single 30 in Rows; 30 rows unused Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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1510HDP, 2010HDP and 2510HDP Table of Contents Index Appendix Hydraulic Diagrams Dual Independent Markers 17643 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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1510HDP, 2010HDP and 2510HDP Table of Contents Index Appendix Dual Marker Sequence Valve 17524 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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1510HDP, 2010HDP and 2510HDP Table of Contents Index Appendix Hydraulic Drive From Tractor Motor 27415 Return Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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DRIVEN DRIVEN DRIVER Range DRIVER Range 26235 26236 Single-Wheel Drive Offset Single-Wheel Drive DRIVEN DRIVER Transmission DRIVEN DRIVER Range 26223 26237 Dual-Wheel Drive Drive Tower to Transfer Shaft (all Drives) Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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2 idlers at shank 27416 Meter Drive (Rear type) be sure to reconnect idler spring top chain passes between 2 idlers at mount top chain passes between 2 idlers at shank Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
Disconnect: Fertilizer only Fertilizer Fertilizer & Small Seeds Small Seeds Chain Chain Fertilizer & Small Seeds Both Small Seeds only Small Seeds Chain Chain Fertilizer & Small Seeds Fertilizer Chain Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Table of Contents Index...
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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.
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.......66 cradle, marker ........114 carbide scraper ......48 Following Distance ......88 customer service ........ 11 carrier, marker ........114 Ford ..........123 cylinder symbols ........ 16 Case IH ..........123 frame height........65 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Cover Table of Contents...
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LCD, acremeter ........30 ORB (O-Ring Boss) ......113 seed firmers ......... 48 leaks ..........2 O-Ring Boss ........113 seed flap ...........110 left-hand, defined ........10 overhead lines ........3 seed lubricant ........29 Great Plains | 118-245M | 2018-07-18 Cover Table of Contents...
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