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GREAT PLAINS 3P4025AH Operator's Manual

3-point 40 foot stack-fold row-hopper yield-pro planter with air-pro seed meters
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3-Point 40 Foot Stack-Fold Row-Hopper
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Seed Meters
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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator Manual 3P4025AH 3-Point 40 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.

  • Page 2: Serial Number

    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.
  • 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 Planter Monitor Console Quick-Start ......128 Power-Up The Console ..........129 Metric Mode............129 Set Planter Row Count...........129 Set Planter Row Spacing ........130 Row Setup..............130 Setting up the PM400 Planter Monitor According to Planter Configuration......131 122-278S Scraper Installation ........133 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Cover Index...
  • Page 5 Be Familiar with Safety Decals  Read and understand “Safety Decals” on page 5, thoroughly.  Read all instructions noted on the decals.  Keep decals clean. Replace damaged, faded and illegible decals. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 6 Riders obstruct the operator’s view. Riders could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.  Never allow children to operate equipment.  Keep all bystanders away from machine during operation. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 7  Lower planter, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove the key.  Secure planter using blocks and supports provided.  Detach and store planter in an area where children normally do not play. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 8  Keep hands, feet and clothing away from moving parts.  Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when folding and raising planter. Make sure all persons are clear of working area. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 9: Red Reflectors

     Keep all safety decals clean and legible.  Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for proper decal placement.  When ordering new parts or components, also request corresponding safety decals.
  • Page 10 On the rear face of outboard row hoppers, where those hoppers obscure the wing tool bars. • On the rear face of the lift-assist caster weldments, if 68404A lift-assist present. 4 or 6 total Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 11 On the outside faces of the lift-assist caster weldments, if lift-assist present. 10 total Danger: Read Manual 848-512C WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov 848-512C On tongue at hitch; 36035 1 total Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 12 2 total 36035 See page 26 for more detail on this hazard. Warning: Pinching or Crushing 818-045C On front face of center frame outer pivot plates; 2 total 36035 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 13 On front face of tool bar, at center; 1 total 36035 Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard (Option) 818-437C On left face of forward parallel arm mount weldments; 2 total 36093 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 14 27333 Warning: Pinching or Crushing 818-579C On front face of outer wing pivot plates; 2 total 36035 Warning: Fan Hazard 818-632C On front face of fan post; 1 total 36035 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 15 Review safety instructions with all operators annually. 818-587C Rev. B WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov 36035 On front face of hitch tube, just left of center; 1 total Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 16 Torque wheel bolts to 90 - 105 ft-lbs . 858-781C On rim of each gauge wheel, valve stem side; 2 total 38246 Caution: Top Link (Option) 858-241C CAUTION On top 3-pt link; 1 total 68962 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 17: Row Cleaner

    3P4025AH Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. The 3-Point 40 Foot Stack-Fold ® ® Row-Hopper Yield-Pro Planter with Air-Pro Seed Meters (3P4025AH) has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials.
  • Page 18 1otherwise stated. An orientation rose in some line art illustrations shows the directions of: Up, Back, Left, Down, Front, Right. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 19 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 right end of the 3-point hitch.
  • Page 20 Preparation and Setup Preparation and Setup This section helps you prepare your tractor and 3P4025AH Planter for use.You must level the planter, hook up the planter hydraulics to the tractor, and check that the hydraulics have been bled. Post-Delivery/Seasonal Setup...

  • Page 21: Slide-Out Shims

    (B) as shown. Move no more than 1” of shims from the Figure 5 38489 default category hitch configurations shown on page 122. Left-Hand Lower Link Components Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 22 DO NOT DELAY. Refer to Figure 6 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.
  • Page 23  Monitor harness connectors (standard) Note: lower row counts may have only one connector on the implement.  Speed connector (standard)  __________________________ Figure 7 36051 36096 Electrical Connections 34715 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 24 Depending on the row spacing, if row cleaners and/or unit-mounted coulters are installed, there may be interference between row components and a fully vertical parking stand. If so, use the forward (top-most) top hole, and secure the stand angled slightly forward. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents...
  • Page 25 9. Re-install lock plate. If a wing is adjusted, it may be necessary to adjust the gauge wheel. See “Gauge Wheel Functions” on page 50. Figure 12 36098 Turnbuckle Adjuster Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 26 For a 2-point planter, adjust the lift-assist spacers until the top of the tool bar is level. 4. Re-check all settings and adjustments. Set a lower stop for the 3-point hitch. Figure 13 36109 Front-to-Back 3-Point Leveling Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 27 Always operate farm machinery with safety in mind. Pre-Start Checklist Perform the following steps before transporting the 3P4025AH Planter to the field.  Carefully read “Important Safety Information” on High Pressure Fluid Hazard: page 1. Only trained personnel should work on system hydraulics! ...

  • Page 28: Wing Flex Lock Pin

    • Folding/Unfolding Must be present in pivot during folding and unfolding • Flex Lock Wing Arm Pivot At all times on “Flex or machine damage will result. Lock” planters Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 29 3-point hitch in front, and the Lift Assist cylinders in back. To raise or lower the planter, move the levers for both the Lift circuit and the 3-point hitch. Great Plains recommends this sequence (to prevent lateral dragging of wing components): •...
  • Page 30  Stay away from frame sections when they are being raised. Figure 17  Keep away and keep others away when folding planter. 38378 Normal Fold/Unfold Sequence Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 31: Lock Pins

    9. Slowly move fold circuit lever to Retract. Observe the fold operation. 10. Wait for both wings to reach the fully folded position. Set tractor remote to Neutral to hold at folded. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 32 7. Slowly move fold circuit lever to Extend. Observe the unfold operation. 8. Wait for both wings to reach the fully unfolded position. Set tractor remote to Neutral to lock at Figure 19 unfolded. 36122 Normal Unfold Sequence Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 33 -1238 (5670 kg) (6230 kg) Refer to the table at right for typical weights of 3P4025AH configurations. On models without lift-assist, 12,500 pounds 13,700 pounds -1240 the center of gravity is approximately 27 inches (69 cm)
  • Page 34 2. Release the latch and allow the gas spring to raise the hopper lid. Leave the lid all the way open to prepare the hopper for loading.Refer to Figure 21 Figure 21 36926 Hopper Lid Open For Loading Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 35 Complete filling the hoppers and sprinkle the remaining lubricant on top. 7. Add seed and lubricant to hoppers. 8. Close lids. Snap latches closed. Figure 23 34710 Adding Seed Lubricant Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 36  The seed hoppers themselves are designed to be removed, but are not removed for routine operations. Figure 26 32447 Hopper Lid Stored for Loading Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 37 If the lid does not have a draw handle, center the lid on the opening and push down. Make sure spring clips are all engaged. Figure 28 34710 Adding Seed Lubricant Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 38 The operation of the DICKEY-john AI-120 planter monitor is described in two separate manuals supplied with your 3P4025AH Planter. The manuals are the AI-120 VT Manual and the AI-120 Quick Reference Manual. Operations covered in that manual (and therefore not in this manual) include: •...
  • Page 39 Gauge Wheel to the hydraulic motors. The guide wheels use a standard rubber tire. See “Tire and Wheel Information Chart” on page 113 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 40: Seed Inlet Shutter

    Sensor Port (Figure 34) Meter Pressurization Air Seed Inlet Shutter Pressure Sensor Lines Row Pressurizing Tube Seed Pool (Figure 34) Pressure Sensor Chamber Seed Hopper Disk Seed Pocket (Cell) Magnehelic Pressure Gauge Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 41  Do not operate in the ground with the fan shut off, or with insufficient manifold pressure. The meters will completely fill with seed. Meter clean-out may be required to resume normal operation. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 42: Slow Lift Times

    Butterfly Valve Refer to Figure 35 This valve is used to balance air-flow between planter sections. It is set and pinned at the factory and requires no adjustment. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 43 Seed Meter at Row Meter operation is automatic from this point on. See also: “Seed Pool Troubleshooting” on page 79, “Meter Clean-Out” on page 89, and “Meter Brush Maintenance” on page 90. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 44 Check chain tension. Re-connect any loose idler tensioning springs. Correct disks for seed Start fan. Operate at field manifold pressure. Rotate meter drive shafts one turn. a. Refer to Seed Rate Manual. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 45 Make necessary adjustments Resume planting. Consult planter monitor for alarms during planting. Check that reported rates are consistent with your plan. When reloading seed, check consumption against anticipated use to that point. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 46 Operating Instructions Short-Term Parking For long-term parking, see “Long-Term Storage” on page 43. Great Plains recommends parking in the unfolded, lowered configuration. 1. Choose a parking location that has room for unfolding, is level, has firm soil and is unlikely to develop soft soil in rain.

  • Page 47: Seed Disk

    11. Use spray paint to cover scratches, chips, and worn areas on the planter to protect the metal. 12. Cover planter with a tarp if stored outside. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 48: Row Unit Down Pressure

    Table of Contents Index Adjustments Adjustments To get full performance from your 3P4025AH planter, you Even if your planting conditions rarely change, some of need an understanding of all component operations, and these items need periodic adjustment due to normal many provide adjustments for optimal field results.

  • Page 49: Speed Calibration

    See Seed Rate Manual 6. Rate: Meter Pressurization See Seed Rate Manual for initial setting, and “Fan and Adjustment” on page 47 of this manual. 7. Rate: Checking See Seed Rate Manual Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 50 Refer to the Seed Rate Manual. Refer to the ® DICKEY-john Planter Monitor operator manual for the AI-120 monitor. See “Document Family” on page 14 for part numbers of the manuals. Figure 39 68094 AI-120 Monitor Screen Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 51: Re-Zero

    “Seed Population Troubleshooting Chart” on page 81. a. Magnehelic is a registered trademark of Dwyer Instruments, Inc. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 52 2 and step 4. This is the ideal value for your crop, disk and population, providing equal margin against skips and doubles. Record this value for future use. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 53 Place the remaining three horizontal bolts in any of the six available mid holes. c. Unhitch planter. Restore hitch spacers to normal twin-row placement. Figure 42 36115 Caster Shift Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 54 The planter monitor controls the planting rate at the meters. Setting Ground Drive For information on setting the ground drive see the Seed Rate Manual (411-099B). Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 55 3. The gauge wheels control the planting rate at the Figure 45 meters, via three sprocket setup positions. See Adjusting Gauge Wheel Tension (S/N C1105S+) “Setting Seed Rate” on page 44. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 56 The lower anchor hole is typically used for planting on bedded ground. The upper hole is typically used for non-bedded (flat ground) planting. Figure 47 38246 Anchor Holes Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 57 If the planter 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.
  • Page 58 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.
  • Page 59 The PO Check valve, Needle valve, and associated mainframe hoses are present, with lines plugs, on planters without Lift-Assist. They require no attention if Lift-Assist is not present. They are provided to support later installation of Lift-Assist. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents...
  • Page 60 A planter with the hydraulic down-pressure has this valve installed even if lift-assist is not present. If lift-assist is not present, the line is plugged at the valve and no adjustment is necessary. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents...
  • Page 61 Continue at “Down-Pressure Adjustment” on page 58. bypass valve below 600 psi. If you consistently operate the planter with very high opener down pressure, you may need a bypass-valve setting above 600 psi. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 62 Excessive opener force will lead to excessive wear and damage of the opener components. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 63 A planter with the hydraulic down-pressure has this valve installed even if lift-assist is not present. If lift-assist is not present, the line is plugged at the valve and no adjustment is necessary. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents...

  • Page 64: Rc (Row Cleaner)

    (which depicts a row unit populated with most optional accessories supported for use with the Yield-Pro Planter) ® From front to back, a Great Plains 25 Series Air-Pro row unit can include the following capabilities (some optional): 1. Lock-Up Pin Storage Hole Standard) See “Row Unit Shut-Off”...
  • Page 65 (optional), seed firmers (optional) and Figure 59 31962 press wheels. 25 Series Row Unit Springs Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 66 On twin-row configurations, setting all rows to notch 4 or higher results in a net up force that can exceed the weight of the planter when the hoppers are nearing empty. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 67 6. Check the new height measurement. Refer to Row Cleaner manual 204-085M-A for further Figure 64 27343 information on use, adjustment and maintenance of row UMC-RC: Row Cleaner Adjust cleaners. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 68: Coulter Blade Mount

    (6 mm) above inch (9.5 mm) below inch (19 mm) below 6. Re-adjust row cleaners, if installed. If a worn coulter cannot be adjusted to satisfactory operating depth, replace coulter. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 69 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 68 26126 25 Series Coulter Mount Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 70: Spacer Washers

    4. To reduce the spacing between the discs (the normal case), move one spacer washer from the inside the outside of the disc. 5. Re-assemble and check disk contact. Figure 71 26128 Opener Disc Spacers Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 71 If wheel does not contact disk at bottom to area where blade leaves contact with soil, move hex adjuster until wheel is angled for proper contact with Figure 74 26129 disk. Checking Wheel/Disc Contact Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 72 If it can touch tire, back scraper away from wheel until it cannot. 5. Center scraper angle on bolt until gap constant. 6. Tighten nut Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 73 Small treated seeds and edible beans || (2) (such as Soybeans) ||| (3) Corn, round popcorn |||| (4) Large corn, or heavily treated corn Bottom (5) Wide Open: Clean-Out Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 74: Seed Pocket

    Remove such debris from the meter before planting. Don’t run the risk of an object lodging in a seed pocket and causing on-going skips. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 75 Seed Rate Chart, or to your own developed value. 9. On the planter monitor console, select the new Figure 84 29614 Material, seed disc Cell Count, target Disc Clamped population. 10. Re-install rain cover (page 69). Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 76 7. Shut off fertilizer drop lines (Option, see Seed and Figure 86 29609 Fertilizer Rate manual 411-099B for details). Seed Inlet Shutter Closed  Meter drive is not disabled on 25AP row units during shut-off. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 77 - there are numerous sharp edges, and the row unit snaps down violently if a grip is lost.  If you lose a pin, the replacement part number is 805-435C Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 78 28316 screw can be tightened in subsequent years Keeton Seed Firmer according to your needs. Firmers should provide just enough tension to push seeds to the bottom of the trench. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 79 3. While holding the handle up, rotate the raised portion of the lever stop under both sides of the handle at the arm end. Remove the tool. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 80 3. Move the spacer and wheel to the forward of the two mounting holes at 4. Re-install the bolt, lock washer and nut. Tighten. Figure 93 22907 Press Wheel Force & Stagger Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 81 6. Reinstall press wheel. If press wheel adjustments do not provide satisfactory furrow closing, your conditions may require alternate press wheels. A variety of wheel assemblies are available. Consult your Great Plains dealer. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 82 “Population Too Low” or “Population Too High”. by the optional planter monitor close to the target If slightly under, see “Population Too Low” if slightly over, see “Population Yes: population? Too High”. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 83: Seed Pool

    Continue Planting. Tap on hose/tube junction. notch. outlet. Check seed pool Check seed pool If row is inactive, foreign matter. foreign matter. close shutter. Resume planting. Resume planting. Resume planting. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 84: Relief Port

    Alternate high/low ports are plugged. the set screw on the meter face until it reads zero from the tractor driver’s viewing position. Winter testing/maintenance advisory: Gauge readings may be inaccurate or sluggish below 20°F Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 85: Seed Disks

    Perform speed calibration per planter monitor manual. Incorrect magnetic speed sensor gap. Check and adjust (page 92). With planter lowered, check radar speed sensor angle per (Option) Incorrect radar speed sensor ® angle. DICKEY-john recommendations. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 86 Air pressure too high, but gauge is within • Make sure all non-planting rows have blank disks range or reading low. (page 73). • Check that rubber pressure relief plug is seated in gauge (page 80). Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 87: Setup

    Replace worn brushes. brushes allowing excess seed to pass Worn meter bearing causing seed disk Replace meter bearing. wobble and doubles Incorrect seed disc with higher cell Install correct disc. count. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 88 Re-time meters from the population based timing chart. change has been made. were timed but became Chain has jumped. Check sprockets and chain for excessive wear or rusty stuck links. out of time Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 89: Seed-Lok

    Adjust row-unit, see instructions beginning on page 61. Rough planting conditions. Rework the field. Seed firmer not in place and set to See “Seed Firmer Adjustments” on page 74. correct tension. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 90 If speeds don’t agree during planting (with planter lowered), lowered. Doesn’t re-calibrate radar speed sensor with planter lowered. (Speed reading with magnetic pickup Match Tractor falls to zero when lifted.) Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 91 6. Lubricate areas listed under “Lubrication” on page 98. 7. Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Great Plains dealer. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 92 The funnel does not fit rows that are to the left of gauge wheels on twin-row planters. Use vacuum or tarp on those rows. b. The funnel wall is thin ABS. Scissor-type pipe-cutting tools may fracture it. Rotary-type pipe cutting tools may slip off. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents...
  • Page 93 Open shutter to allow seeds in inlet and drop hose to At end-of-season clean-out, inspect a few seed meter air flow to vac nozzle. release screens. If they require cleaning, consider cleaning all rows. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 94 “skips” due to smaller seeds failing to release, and lower populations. If an obvious groove is worn in the drop brush, replace it. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 95: Strip Brush

    6. Relax the position of the brush holder, re-position the drop brush (see below), and re-seat the brush holder. 7. Starting with the bottom snap, swing snaps back into engagement. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 96: Speed Sensor Gap, Ground Drive

    (1.6 mm). To adjust, loosen jam nut . Adjust base nut to set gap. Re-tighten jam nut. Figure 105 36102 Speed Sensor Gap Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 97: Speed Sensor Gap, Hydraulic Drive

    Refer to Figure 108 (arrow shows chain direction) Figure 108 Install clip with open end facing away from direction of 26482 Chain Clip Orientation chain travel (shown by gray or striped arrows in chain routing diagrams). Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 98 Every 200 acres of operation, check outside scrapers for adjustment and wear. Replace outside scrapers as necessary. Figure 110: 25AP 22839 Spreaders and Scrapers  You may need fewer washers under worn disks. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 99 Push new seed flap down through metal bracket until flap snaps into place with “T” top resting on top of bracket. Figure 112 31047 Seed Tube Flap Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 100 Tighten fitting and completely retract fold cylinders. 5. With cylinders completely retracted, loosen base end hose fittings at JIC connection. Figure 113 36117 Bleeding Fold Hydraulics Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 101 Lift-Assist Cylinder Bleed from the tractor lift circuit. As oil appears at each cracked fitting, set the circuit to Neutral and tighten the fitting. 7. Reconnect both cylinder rod ends. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 102 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. 36152 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 103 Quantity = Until grease emerges (joints) Quantity = 6 pumps (shafts) Wing Fold Cylinder Base Pins One each wing; 2 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until Grease emerges 36153 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 104 2 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until Grease emerges Wing Lower Link Arm Outer Pivots One each wing; 2 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until Grease emerges 35157 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 105 1 zerk each wheel, 1 or 2 wheels per row Type of lubrication: Grease Quantity = Until resistance is felt To avoid damaging the seal, do not add grease at high pressure. 27342 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 106 2 races each spindle; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack 25061 Lift Assist Wheel Hubs Seasonal 2 races each spindle; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack 34930 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 107: Seed Lubricant

    3P4025AH Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Seed Lubricants To maximize performance of Great Plains metering systems, it is imperative to use “Ezee Glide Plus” or Bayer Seed Fluency Agent. Ezee Glide Plus Talc+Graphite Mix 821-069C bucket, 5 gallon (19 liter) Ezee Glide Plus Lubricant “Ezee Glide Plus”is suitable for all seeds, especially...
  • Page 108 If you select Option 96 Lift Assist, then you must select Option 90, 91, or 92. If you do not select Option 96 Lift Assist (fully 3pt mounted), then select Hitch Option 93 or 94. 36111 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 109: Adjustments

    “Wing Lock and Flex Lock Pin Use” on page 24. Initial Order Description Option Wing Lock Option (80) Wing Flex Option (81) Hydraulic Down Pressure (82) 36112 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 110 For replacement pins, or for other planter models, order one per row unit locked-up. Description Part Number PIN HTCH .63X5.75 USBL W/PIN 805-435C 27226 See “Row Unit Shut-Off” on page 72. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 111 UMRC Dual Wheel 207-213K UMRC LH Single Wheel 207-215K UMRC RH Single Wheel 207-216K UMC-RC Dual Wheel 207-098S UMC-RC LH Single Wheel 207-092S UMC-RC RH Single Wheel 207-093S RC Install/Use/Parts Manual 204-085M-A Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 112 Replacement/alternate blades include (one per row): 25299 15 inch Turbo Packages Part Number Fluted, 15 inch (50 flutes) 820-331C Turbo, 15 inch (20 flutes) 820-327C Straight, 14 inch 820-259C See “Coulter Adjustments” on page 64. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 113 This scraper cannot be used with Seed-Lok seed firmers installed. It is compatible with seed flaps and optional Keeton seed firmers. See page 133 for scraper installation. The spring-loaded 29185 carbide scraper requires no adjustment. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 114 For operations, see: “Adjusting Gauge Wheel Scrapers” on page 68. Seed Firmers The base 3P4025AH planter requires a choice of row unit bundles which include one of three firmers: seed ® ® flap, Keeton , or Seed-Lok .

  • Page 115: Row Spacing

    2. Hydraulic down-pressure option requires closed-center or pressure compensated flow open-center tractor system. 3. Minimum. With hydraulic down pressure, requirements increase to 2250 psi, 20 gal/min (155 bar, 76 litres/min) * Applicable to Hydraulic Down-Pressure and Hydraulic Down-Float options only. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 116: Gauge Wheel

    2. Hydraulic down-pressure option requires closed-center or pressure compensated flow open-center tractor system. 3. Minimum. With hydraulic down pressure, requirements increase to 2250 psi, 20 gal/min (155 bar, 76 litres/min) * Applicable to Hydraulic Down-Pressure and Hydraulic Down-Float options only. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 117: Torque Values

    Authorized Farm Tire Retailer. Lift-Assist 380/55R-16.5 80 psi Manufacturer Web site (Option) Load Rating F (550 kPa) (407 N•m) Firestone www.firestoneag.com Goodyear www.goodyearag.com Titan www.titan-intl.com www.bkt-tire/en.com Gleason www.gleasonwheel.com Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 118 82 in. (208 cm) w/o lift-assist 113 in. (287 cm) w/o Field Frame Width Field Heights: 3P4025AH-1630: 38 ft. 10 in. (1184 cm) lowered: 85 in. (216 cm) 3P4025AH-32TR30: 39 ft. 7 in. (1176 cm) raised: 110 in. (279 cm) all others: 38 ft.
  • Page 119 (with lift-assist option) 150 in. (381 cm) Transport Height Transport Width 12 feet 8 inches (4.47 m) 3P4025AH-32TR30: 25 ft. 1 in. (765 cm) all others: 24 ft. 3 in. (739 cm) 36118 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents...
  • Page 120 3P4025AH Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Hydraulic Diagrams Lift Hydraulics (Option, shown in Wing Lock configuration) 36127 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 121 3P4025AH Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Wing Down Flex Hydraulics (Option) 36124 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 122 3P4025AH Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Wing Down Pressure Hydraulics (Option) 36128 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 123 3P4025AH Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Fan Hydraulics 36121 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 124 3P4025AH Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Dual Wing Fold Hydraulics 36117 Single Wing Fold Hydraulics 38642 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 125 3P4025AH Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Row Unit Hydraulics for Hydraulic Drive 68079 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 126 One 1/4” Shim One Spacer 1-1/2” 2” One Spacer One 1/2” Round Shim One 1/2” Round Shim Four 1/2” Shims Category III Narrow Configuration 38489d Category IV Wide Hitch 38489h Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 127: Transmission Sprockets

    17T, 19T, 2@23T, 24T, 25T, 26T, 27T, 28T Upper Drive Sprockets: 18T or 36T, captive Gauge Wheel Range 120P 105P Transmission Upper Drive Final Drive (Inside View) (Center Final Drive is the same) 36168 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 128 15T, 18T, 19T, 20T, 30T, 38T Transmission Sprockets: 17T, 19T, 2@23T, 24T, 25T, 26T, 27T, 28T Upper Drive Sprockets: 18T or 36T, captive Gauge Wheel Range 120P Transmission Upper Drive Final Drive 36371 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 129 Range Sprockets: 18T, 19T, 20T, 30T, 38T Upper Drive Sprockets: 18T, 22T, 36T Transmission Sprockets: 17T, 19T, 2@23T captive, 24T, 25T, 26T, 27T, 28T Final Drive Sprockets: 25T, 30T Transfer Drive Sprockets: 2@25T 38223 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 130 . The drive chain drives the row unit drive shaft . Chain tension is controlled through the tensioner sprocket 68101 Chain Routing for Hydraulic Drive Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 131 2 idlers at mount be sure to reconnect idler spring top chain passes between 2 idlers at shank Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 132: Row Configuration

    Planter Monitor Console Quick-Start The PM400 factory defaults need to be changed to the row configuration of a 3P4025AH planter, the speed sensing used on all models, and may need to be changed to metric mode. Pages 129 through 132 describe setting: •...

  • Page 133: Speed Sensor

    Planter Row Count Setup 8. Press the Right Arrow key to highlight the Number of Rows field (“ ” in the figure). 9. Press the ENTER key to modify the # of Rows. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 134: Twin-Row

    (8), and defaults to population mode every row. For canola, mustard and volumetric seeds, configure the rows for blockage This completes initial setup of the PM400 console. Press the On/Off button to power-down. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 135 If the configuration information in the planter monitor is lost, the information specific to the planter must be entered again. The following instructions are divided according to planter configuration. Setting Up 3P4025AH-1236, -1238, and 12TR40 Power up the planter monitor. Cancel any alarms. Press the planter setup button.
  • Page 136 There should only be 16 rows shown on the operating screen. If this is the only planter this planter monitor is used on, set up mode 2 and mode 3 in the same way. Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 137: Scraper Installation

    Secure with bolts and whiz nuts 7. Re-mount the removed disc blade. Callout, Part & Description cross-references are drawn from a Reference Page. Figure 124 29228 Scraper Installation Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 138 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 159: Bypass

    ........94 decals final drive ......... 123 chain clip ..........93 caution fire............1 chain maintenance ......93 general instructions ..... 11 flat ground...........52 chain routing ........123 tire pressure ......12 flex bleed ..........97 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Cover Table of Contents...

  • Page 160: Press Wheel

    Milo ............ 48 range ........123 monitor console ......128 milo ....... 31 range sprockets ..44 scraper ........133 model number ........15 rate setting ..........44 seed disk ........71 models covered ........13 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Cover Table of Contents...

  • Page 161: Table Of Contents

    ......18 wing lock ........24 seed pocket ......... 36 lock pins ........24 wing lock pin ........ 24 seed pockets ........37 torque values ......113 wiper ridge ..........92 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Cover Table of Contents...
  • Page 162 820-331C, blade ......108 3P4025AH-1236 ......13 821-069C, graphite+talc ....103 3P4025AH-1238 ......13 821-069C, seed lubricant ....106 3P4025AH-1240 ......13 821-074C, seed lubricant ....106 3P4025AH-1630 ....13 Great Plains | 411-099M | 2018-11-01 Cover Table of Contents...
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