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3-Section 30-Foot Folding HD Drill
Read the operator manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the
subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without
exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
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Operator Manual
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www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 2019-03-12
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3S-3000HD
15485
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195-068M

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator Manual 3S-3000HD 3-Section 30-Foot Folding HD Drill 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. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
  • Page 2 Machine Identification Record your machine details in the log below. If you replace this manual, be sure to transfer this information to the new manual. If you or the dealer have added options not originally ordered with the machine, or removed options that were originally ordered, the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Seed-Lok™ Seed Firmer Lock-Up ....... 57 Lubrication ..............82 Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) ....... 58 Options ................91 Marker Adjustments ............. 59 Hitches................91 Marker Width............59 Open Center Conversion..........91 Marker Chain Adjustment ........60 Two Outlet Hydraulic Kit ..........91...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Important Safety Information Look for Safety Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it.
  • Page 6 3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Avoid High Pressure Fluids Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks.

  • Page 7: Transport Machinery Safely

    Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Transport Machinery Safely Maximum transport speed for drill is 20 mph (32 kph). Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset.
  • Page 8 3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Handle Chemicals Properly Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and property. Do not use liquid treatments with drill. Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Tire Safety Tire changing can be dangerous and should be performed by trained personnel using correct tools and equipment. When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough for you to stand to one side–not in front of or...

  • Page 10: Safety Decals

    Keep lights in operating condition. 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 cor- responding safety decals.
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 838-265C FigureSpacer 26496 Amber Reflectors On wing walkboard rear faces, outside corners, on outside end face of wing walkboards, on outside end faces of center walkboard; 8 total FigureSpacer...
  • Page 12 3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 838-467C Danger: Possible Chemical Hazard Inside lid of optional Small Seeds box lefthand side, one each box; 2 total 21730 FigureSpacer 818-019C WARNING NEGATIVE TONGUE WEIGHT HAZARD Negative tongue weight can cause immediate...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 818-337C Warning: Excessive Speed Hazard On tongue near hitch; 1 total FigureSpacer 26496 FigureSpacer 818-339C Warning: High Pressure Fluid On tongue near hitch; 1 total FigureSpacer 26496 FigureSpacer 818-660C...
  • Page 14 3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 818-682C Warning: Marker Pinch Crush FigureSpacer 26497 On front and outside faces of first marker section, two each marker installed; 2 or 4 total FigureSpacer 838-102C WARNING To avoid serious injury or death: Watch your step when climbing ladder or walking on walkboard.
  • Page 15 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 818-398C Caution: Tires Not A Step On each axle leg (transport wheels); 2 total FigureSpacer 26496 FigureSpacer 838-092C Caution: 60 PSI Tire Pressure On rim of each gauge wheel;...

  • Page 16: Document Family

    Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. Your Three-Section Folding HD Drill has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine.

  • Page 17: Using This Manual

    Table of Contents Index Introduction Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Using This Manual This manual familiarizes you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation. The information in this manual is current at printing.

  • Page 18: Owner Assistance

    Plains products. Refer to Figure 2 Your machine’s parts were specially designed and should only be replaced with Great Plains parts. Always use the serial and model number when ordering parts from your Great Plains dealer. The serial-number plate is located on the left side of the drill frame below the front of the seed box.

  • Page 19: Preparation And Setup

    Choose a drill-hitch option (page 91) that is compatible with your tractor drawbar. The 3S-3000HD has three hitch options: • a clevis hitch, • a small-hole, single-strap hitch or; • a large-hole, single-strap hitch.

  • Page 20: Refer To Figure

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 1. Adjust the drill hitch to match your tractor-drawbar height. Mount tongue jack on side of tongue. Use jack to raise drill tongue so lowest hitch hole is 18 inches (45.7cm) above ground level with drill low-...

  • Page 21: Electrical Connections

    Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Electrical Connections Refer to Figure 7 Plug drill electrical lead into tractor seven-pin connector. If your tractor is not equipped with a seven-pin connector, contact your dealer for installation.

  • Page 22: Hydraulic Hose Hookup

    Hoses with a retracted-cylinder symbol feed cylinder rod install a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. If you are ends. not familiar with your tractor hydraulics, consult your trac- 1.

  • Page 23: Toolbar Height

    These items are set and verified at the factory, but need install a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. If you are to be checked prior to first use. not familiar with your tractor hydraulics, consult your trac- •...

  • Page 24: Setting The Bypass Valve

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Setting the Bypass Valve Refer to Figure 12 A bypass valve is plumbed into the opener down pressure circuit. Tractors with load-sensing, closed-center hydraulics require this bypass valve to protect the tractor hydraulic system.

  • Page 25: Refer To Figure

    Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Refer to Figure 12 on page 20 and Figure 13 at right 4. Release locking discs on down-pressure valves. Adjust knobs on pressure-control valves for opener down pressure so gauges are at 2100 psi.

  • Page 26: Operating Instructions

    Always operate farm machinery with safety in mind. General Description On the standard 3S-3000HD, field operations are controlled by tractor cab hydraulic levers. When openers are lowered, mechanical clutches engage, and the gauge wheels drive the seed meter shafts. Markers, if installed, are on a separate circuit.

  • Page 27: Pre-Start Checklist

    Be certain that drill is hitched securely to your tractor On the standard 3S-3000HD drill, the openers raise and drawbar and the safety chain is securely attached to tractor lower as a group, from a tractor cab lever.

  • Page 28: Unlock Openers

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 2. Raise openers completely. Unlock Openers Refer to Figure 15 1. Position opener transport lock handles in FIELD position. 2. Raise openers completely. FigureSpacer Figure 15 15548 Opener Unlock Folding Crushing Hazard: Bystanders could be crushed between the folding drill boxes and the drill tongue.

  • Page 29: Transport Hooks

    Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Note: The opener transport lock handles are spring load- ed and can be moved to ROAD position with open- ers up or down, but locks only engage when openers are completely raised. There are two locks on each drill section.

  • Page 30: Transport Lift

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Transport Lift 1. Fold the drill (unless this lift is for maintenance or adjustment). See “Folding” on page 24. 2. If the Two Outlet conversion kit is installed, a selector valve near the hitch must be operated to switch between Transport Lift and Opener Lift.

  • Page 31: Drill Weight

    Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Weights for Tractor Requirements Drill Weight (Pounds / Kilograms) Drill Model 3S-3000HD-6006 3S-3000HD-4875 3S-3000HD-3610 Standard “HD” Drill 12447 lbs / 5646 kg 12425 lbs / 5636 kg 12409 lbs / 5629 kg For “HDF”...

  • Page 32: Lowering Drill (Transport Lift)

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Parking Stands Raised (page 45) - Rotate stands up and pin. Walkboard Ladders Raised - (if equipped) Drill Raised and Locked (page 25) - Make sure drill is folded properly. Secure cylinder lock channels on transport-cylinder rods and front box lift cylinders.

  • Page 33: Unfolding

    Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Refer to Figure 22 5. Rotate cylinder lock channel up and forward off front box lift cylinder. 6. Slowly reverse the lift circuit lever and begin lowering the drill. Keep the circuit engaged until all three cylin- ders are completely retracted.

  • Page 34: Folding And Unfolding Quick Reference

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. If field operations are planned: 5. Position all six opener transport lock handles in FIELD position. 6. Completely raise openers to allow opener transport locks to disengage. Note: The opener transport lock handles are spring load-...

  • Page 35: Opener Operation

    To run drill on tractors with open-center hydraulics or on tractors with fixed-displacement hydraulic pumps, you must install a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. Contact your Great Plains dealer for ordering information. If you are not familiar with your tractor’s hydraulics, consult your tractor dealer.

  • Page 36: Active Hydraulic Systems

    Tractors with load-sensing hydraulics must use the bypass Use lever lock clip, John Deere part number valve to operate the 3S-3000HD. Failure to use the bypass R52667, to lock lever forward. See your tractor valve can cause major tractor damage. Before adjusting dealer for clip purchase and installation.

  • Page 37: Priority Flow Hydraulic Systems

    Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Priority Flow Hydraulic Systems On some tractors with load-sensing hydraulics, the circuit #1 is capable of taking nearly 100 percent of available hydraulic flow. Operating the openers or markers on circuit #1 will starve the other circuit, making one function inoperable.

  • Page 38: Position Seed Cup Doors

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. During operation: • Each time openers are lowered, hold tractor remote hydraulic lever forward for a few seconds to recharge circuit, then return it to its neutral position. The tractor and drill should be on level ground when returning tractor lever to neutral.

  • Page 39: Main Seed Box Loading

    Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Main Seed Box Loading Small Seeds Box Loading 1. Check that all meter doors are positioned for the 1. If loading prior to transport, and calibration has not seed size, and not set for clean-out. See “Position yet been done, set Seed Rate Handles to 0.

  • Page 40: Fertilizer Box Operation

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 5. To avoid unnecessary wear, remove all three fertil- izer Range drive chains. Fertilizer Box Operation The 3S-3000HDF models are equipped with a fertilizer compartment capable of planting seed only, or seeding and applying fertilizer in the same field pass.

  • Page 41: Divided Capacities

    Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Divided Capacities Capacity Ratio Total Capacity Seed Fertilizer Seed Fertilizer None 100% 92.7 bu 3267 ltr. Standard 55.6 bu 37.1 bu 1960 ltr. 1307 ltr. Offset 63.0 bu 29.7 bu to Back 2221 ltr.
  • Page 42 3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Refer to Figure 33 7. Check that fertilizer clean-out door is latched securely as shown. Close all door latches before loading fertilizer compartment. FigureSpacer Figure 33 16377 Cleanout Door Latch FigureSpacer Refer to Figure 34 8.

  • Page 43: Initial Seeding Depth

    Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Initial Seeding Depth Refer to Figure 35 12. Set opener seeding depth by adjusting press-wheel height . To adjust, first raise openers slightly, then lift and slide T-handles on top of openers Adjust all press wheels to the same height.

  • Page 44: Acremeter Operation

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Acremeter Operation The acremeter, located on the drill clutch shaft, counts shaft rotations whenever the shaft is rotating - this is with the drill lowered and in motion or during calibration crank operation.

  • Page 45: Dormant Display

    Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 3. During planting (drill lowered and moving forward), the display blanks (goes dormant), but area tally continues. 4. When raised for turns, obstructions and transport, the clutch disengages, the shaft stops, and the meter counts no additional (non-planting) rotations.

  • Page 46: Marker Operation

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Operation Optional markers are equipped with a double-selector valve, on the tongue near the hitch, to combine the box-fold circuit with the marker circuit. On a 2-outlet tractor, there is a second selector valve, for the lift circuits, mounted above the marker/fold selector.

  • Page 47: Lift Selector Valve Operation

    Tractors with only two remote circuits need an optional selector valve, which shares a single tractor circuit between transport lift and opener lift. Two Outlet Tractor Hydraulic Kit Great Plains Part number 194-122A. This combines the transport lift hydraulic circuit and opener lift hydraulic circuit.

  • Page 48: Shaft Monitor Operation

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Shaft Monitor Operation The optional shaft monitor generates an alarm if any one or more of the three main seed box meter shafts on the drill stop turning for more than 20 seconds.

  • Page 49: Wing Stand

    Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Parking Following these steps when parking the drill for periods of less than 36 hours. For longer periods, see “Storage” on page 46. Parking with Drill Unfolded Crushing Hazard: This drill has a negative tongue weight when unfolded and openers are raised.

  • Page 50: Storage

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Storage Store the drill where children do not play. If possible, store it inside for longer life. 1. Perform the drill Parking checklist. 2. If storing with openers lowered, disconnect seed hoses at openers to prevent deformation.

  • Page 51: Adjustments

    • Drive Type sprocket (one sprocket each gauge wheel) provide adjustments for optimal field results. • Seed Rate Handle (one handle each seed box) The 3S-3000HD has double-disk openers with • Feed Cup Door (one each seed tube) depth-control press wheels mounted on floating opener Fertilizer rate is controlled by: frames.

  • Page 52: Setting Material Rates

    All chart rates, for all boxes, are normally located in the manual pak enclosure at the rear approximate. Great Plains strongly recommends calibra- of the left wing. tion of each box to the material to be applied.

  • Page 53: Frame Level

    Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Frame Level Refer to Figure 44 The 00HD Series openers are designed to produce optimal results when the opener frames are level with the ground. Operating with drill frame level is also recommended, and this is set by hitch height (page 16).

  • Page 54: Frame Weight

    Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Frame Weight The standard 3S-3000HD includes 1697 pounds (770kg) of weight bars inside the main tool bar. This, plus the extra weight of 00HD row units, permits adjustment of the full range row unit down forces. If markers are installed, additional force is available.

  • Page 55: 1200 Psi

    1500 PSI Machine Damage Risk: Tractors with load-sensing hydrau- 1600 PSI lics must use the bypass valve to operate the 3S-3000HD. Fail- 1700 PSI ure to use the bypass valve can cause major tractor damage. Before adjusting opener down pressure, set bypass valve per 1800 PSI “Setting the Bypass Valve”...

  • Page 56: Setting Hydraulic Down-Pressure

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Setting Hydraulic Down-Pressure 1. Lower openers to the ground. Lock hydraulic lever forward for constant hydraulic flow. You must lock hydraulic lever forward. See “Opener Opera- tion” on page 31. Refer to Figure 48 2.

  • Page 57: Opener-Subframe Adjustment

    Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Opener-Subframe Adjustment Refer to Figure 49 Each drill section has an opener frame which pivots about the centerline of the drill gauge wheels. These floating opener frames have the ability to rock the openers 15 degrees up and 15 degrees down as a group.

  • Page 58: 00Hd Series

    (which depicts a row unit fully populated with all optional accessories supported for use with the 3S-3000HD drill) From front to back, a Great Plains 00HD Series row unit can include the following capabilities (some optional): 1. Opener height adjustment: standard If a few rows need to run deeper, such as in tire tracks, the arm’s pivot point may be lowered.

  • Page 59: Opener Height

    Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Opener Height The depth to which the opener disk blades penetrate the soil is controlled in front by the tool bar and pivot (opener height), and in the back by the press wheel height.

  • Page 60: Disk Blade Adjustments

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Disk Blade Adjustments Opener disc angle and stagger is not adjustable, but disc-to-disc spacing is, and may need attention as discs experience normal wear. Spacers will need to be reset when blades are replaced.

  • Page 61: Seed Firmer Adjustments

    Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Seed Firmer Adjustments 00HD Series row units include a seed flap, and accept one of two optional seed firmers. The seed flap requires no adjustment, but may need to be replaced if worn, and may need to be shortened if an optional seed firmer is added after initial delivery.

  • Page 62: Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) Refer to Figure 60 Set opener seeding depth by adjusting press-wheel height To adjust, first raise openers slightly, then lift and slide T handles on top of openers Adjust all press wheels to the same height.

  • Page 63: Marker Adjustments

    Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Adjustments Pinch, Crush and Sharp Object Hazards: You may be injured if hit by a folding or unfolding marker. Markers may fall quickly and unexpectedly if the hydraulics fail. Never allow anyone near the drill when folding or unfold- ing the markers.

  • Page 64: Marker Chain Adjustment

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Chain Adjustment There are two basic adjustments needed on the marker chain, especially in new installation. These adjustments are interrelated and should be done in the following order: Refer to Figure 62 Marker Lifting Slack 1.

  • Page 65: Marker Disk Adjustment

    Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Disk Adjustment Sharp Object Hazard: Marker disks may be sharp. Use caution when making adjust- ments in this area. Mark Width Refer to Figure 63 is the direction of travel.

  • Page 66: Marker Speed

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Speed The procedure for adjusting marker speed is different for single marker with needle valve and dual markers with sequence valve. Single Marker/Needle Valve Speed Refer to Figure 65 A needle valve controls the folding speed. The needle valve is near the rod end of the marker cylinder.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Troubleshooting FigureSpacer Problem Solution Uneven seed spacing or Check for plugging in feed cup. uneven stand Check to see if seed tubes are plugged. Reduce ground speed. Check opener disks to see they turn freely.
  • Page 68 3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Problem Solution Grain box not emptying evenly Certain models do not have the same number of seed cups between each divider of bulkhead. The section with the larger number of cups will empty sooner.
  • Page 69 If a smooth blade does not provide an adequate mark an optional notched (no-till) blade assembly is available through your Great Plains dealer. Under some condi- tions, the more aggressive notched blade will leave a more visible mark. Chain-debris/retainer clip Be sure retainer clip open end is facing the opposite way of chain travel.

  • Page 70: Maintenance And Lubrication

    5. Inspect hydraulic hoses for cuts, cracks and aging. Check fittings for evidence of leaks. 6. Keep disk scrapers properly adjusted. 7. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. See “Safety Decals” on page 6. Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 71: Materials Clean-Out

    Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Materials Clean-Out Main Seed Box Clean-Out Refer to Figure 67, which depicts the seed cup door handle in a normal operating position. 1. Set the Seed Rate Handle to zero (0) for the section of the drill to be cleaned out.

  • Page 72: Small Seeds Box Clean-Out

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Small Seeds Box Clean-Out 1. Open lid of each box and scoop out as much seed as possible. 2. To recover remaining seed, place a collection tarp under the small seeds tubes at the openers.

  • Page 73: Bleeding Hydraulics

    Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Bleeding Hydraulics To function properly, the hydraulics must be free of air. If hydraulics have not been bled, they will operate with jerky, uneven motions and could cause wings to drop rapidly during folding or unfolding.
  • Page 74 3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Refer to Figure 72 1. Review warnings, bleeding notes and system infor- 5. With cylinders completely retracted, loosen base end mation on page 69. hose JIC fitting at elbow on right fold cylinder.

  • Page 75: Bleeding Opener Lift Hydraulics

    Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Bleeding Opener Lift Hydraulics Refer to Figure 73 1. Review warnings, bleeding notes and system infor- 6. Slowly supply oil to top side of pressure-control valves until oil begins to appear at a loosened hose mation on page 69.

  • Page 76: Bleeding Transport Lift Hydraulics

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Bleeding Transport Lift Hydraulics Refer to Figure 74 1. Start with the transport axle in the lowered (field) NEVER CRAWL UNDER THE DRILL IN THE RAISED POSI- TON WITHOUT THE CYLINDER LOCK CHANNELS IN position, and the box lift cylinder (at the middle of the PLACE.

  • Page 77: Bleeding Marker Hydraulics

    Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Bleeding Marker Hydraulics Crushing and Sharp Object Hazard: You may be injured if hit by a folding or unfolding marker. Markers may fall quickly and unexpectedly if the hydraulics fail.

  • Page 78: Leveling The Drill

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Refer to Figure 77 To disassemble unscrew end cap of filter. Remove top retaining washer and screen. Clean filter screen with solvent and compressed air, or replace if needed. When reassembling put screen into filter. Place retaining washer on top of filter and screw on end cap.

  • Page 79: Opener Frames Level

    Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Refer to Figure 79 and Figure 78 4. Measure the height of center box opener frame piv- from the level surface and raise low end of box frame up until both opener frame pivots measure the same distance from the ground.

  • Page 80: Wing Box Alignment

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Wing Box Alignment 1. Place a block ahead of the wing gauge wheels. Refer to Figure 80 2. Pull forward against blocks to rock wing frames back. Pull forward until stop bolts are firmly against toolbars.

  • Page 81: Transfer Drive Shaft

    Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Align Transfer Drive Shaft Refer to Figure 82 and Figure 83 After wing boxes are properly aligned, the transfer drive shaft must be aligned so the pair of break-away jaws are fully engaged and are concentric.
  • Page 82 3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Refer to Figure 84 and Figure 85 3. To align the clutch jaws vertically, loosen the two  inch bolts at the bottom of the breakaway clutch bracket , and adjust the bracket as needed.

  • Page 83: Toolbar Height

    Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Toolbar Height Refer to Figure 86 and Figure 87 Toolbar height above ground level is factory set and normally does not require adjustment. If you tear down the drill for repair, or if the tool bar is visibly not level,...

  • Page 84: Opener-Frame Clearance

    If the shear bolt breaks, replace it with an equivalent FigureSpacer  -16x2in Grade 2 bolt (Great Plains part 802-266C). If Figure 89 15632 that size is not available in your local market, temporarily Marker Transport Carrier substitute an M10x1.5 Class 5.8 metric bolt and nut.

  • Page 85: Marker Disk

    Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Disk Refer to Figure 91 If grease-seal cap for marker-disk-hub bearings is damaged or missing, disassemble and clean hub. Repack with grease and install a new seal or grease cap.

  • Page 86: Lubrication

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Seed Flap Replacement (s/n S2362-) Refer to Figure 93 To replace a seed flap use a needle nose or similar tool and squeeze the tabs together. Pull plastic seed flap down out of metal bracket...
  • Page 87 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Lubrication Intervals (operating hours) Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-pupose Inspection at which service oil lubricant spray lubricant grease lubricant is required Opener Frame Pivots 2 zerks on center section, 1 zerk each wing section; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges at pivot ends.
  • Page 88 3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Telescoping Drive Shaft 2 zerks Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges. FigureSpacer 18875 FigureSpacer Drive Shaft Clutches 2 zerks each of 3 clutches; 6 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges Also smear grease on clutch engagement.
  • Page 89 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fertilizer Shaft Bearings 1 zerk each bearing, 2 per shaft; 6 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until resistance is felt FigureSpacer 16381 FigureSpacer Small Seeds Shaft Bearings 1 zerk each bearing, 2 per shaft; 6 total...

  • Page 90: Transport Lift

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Transport Lift Pivots 2 zerks inside pivot Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges at pivot ends FigureSpacer 15543 FigureSpacer Transport Axle 2 zerks Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges...
  • Page 91 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Gauge Wheel Chain As Re- 1 chain per gauge wheel; 2 total Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity: Coat thoroughly Slack:  in (13mm) in top span FigureSpacer 18865...
  • Page 92 3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Clutch Shaft to Fertilizer Range Chain As Re- 1 chain per section; 3 total Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity: Coat thoroughly Slack:  in (7mm) in top span FigureSpacer 16379...
  • Page 93 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Small Seeds Drive Chains As Re- 2 chains per section; 6 total Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity: Coat thoroughly Slack:  in (13mm) in top span of long chain ...
  • Page 94 3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Disk Bearings 2 races each marker; 2 or 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack End of Maintenance and Lubrication FigureSpacer 15481 Table of Contents Index 195-068M 2019-03-12...

  • Page 95: Options

    Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Options Hitches One hitch is selected upon initial order of an 3S-3000HD Drill, and includes the spring wire loop, safety chain, and all fasteners. Additional hitches may be ordered for conversion in the field, and include extra hitch mounting bolts, lock washers and nuts.

  • Page 96: Point Row Clutch

    Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Point Row Clutch On the standard 3S-3000HD drill, all sections raise and lower simultaneously. Shutting off seed flow on one or two sections requires stopping and making setup changes. The Point Row Clutch option provides cab control of opener lift on a section-by-section basis.

  • Page 97: 3000Hdf-3610

    Small Seeds capability may be specified on the initial drill order (Sequence No. 91), or added later. Description Part Number 3S-3000HD-3610 10in Small Seeds 133-200A 3S-3000HD-4875 7.5in Small Seeds 133-201A 3S-3000HD-6006 6in Small Seeds...

  • Page 98: Removable Partition

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Removable Partition This partition reduces side-to-side seed flow in the small seeds box. This can prevent seed pile-up when drilling across slopes and in other situations where the seed is particularly fluid. Order one per partition.

  • Page 99: Units Of Measure

    Options Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Seed Firmers The standard 3S-3000HD drill includes seed flaps. A choice of firmers is an option in the product bundles, or may be field-installed as kits. Only one type of seed firmer may be installed at the same time. Order one firmer kit per opener.

  • Page 100: 3000Hd-4875

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Appendix A - Reference Information Specifications and Capacities 3S-3000HD-6006 3S-3000HD-4875 3S-3000HD-3610 Row Count Row Spacing 6 in (15.2 cm) 7.5 in (19.1 cm) 10 in (25.4 cm) Main Seed Box Capacity 92.7 bushels (3267 liters)

  • Page 101: Torque Values Chart

    Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification Bolt Bolt 10.9 Size Size Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 in-tpi mm x pitch ⁄...

  • Page 102: Titan

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Tire Inflation Chart Tire Inflation Chart Tire Warranty Information All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer of the tire. Tire Size Inflation Tire warranty information is found online at the manufacturer’s 60 psi websites listed below.

  • Page 103: Hydraulic Diagrams

    Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hydraulic Diagrams Transport Lift FigureSpacer 15602 Fold FigureSpacer 15602 Table of Contents Index 2019-03-12 195-068M...

  • Page 104: Dual Markers

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Dual Markers FigureSpacer 15605 Single Marker FigureSpacer 15605 Table of Contents Index 195-068M 2019-03-12...

  • Page 105: Two Outlet Conversion

    Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Two Outlet Conversion FigureSpacer 15605 Table of Contents Index 2019-03-12 195-068M...

  • Page 106: Opener Lift: Standard Closed-Center

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Opener Lift: Standard Closed-Center FigureSpacer 22979 Table of Contents Index 195-068M 2019-03-12...

  • Page 107: Opener Lift: Optional Open-Center

    Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Opener Lift: Optional Open-Center FigureSpacer 22980 Table of Contents Index 2019-03-12 195-068M...

  • Page 108: Point-Row

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Point-Row FigureSpacer 22969 End of Appendix A - Reference Information Table of Contents Index 195-068M 2019-03-12...

  • Page 109: Appendix B - Initial Setup

    Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Appendix B - Initial Setup Scraper Installation Optional disk scrapers are not factory installed. To install them in the field: 1. Remove one or both disk blades to gain safe access to the mount. Note the position of bushings and spacers for correct re-assembly (page 56).

  • Page 110: 3000Hd

    “Center Box Frame Leveling” on page 74, and marker(s) must be in correct working order per “Marker Maintenance” on page 80. Row unit centerline stations on 3S-3000HD drills are symmetrical about machine center, so left and right extensions are normally identical, for both opposing and concentric passes.

  • Page 111: Warranty

    90 days for commercial or rental purposes. This War- ranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Great Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part.

  • Page 112: Operation

    ......25 flap, spill ........35 acremeter, operation ......40 flare ............ 69 acres ..........40 folding ......... 24 address, Great Plains ......14 DANGER, defined ........1 frame level ......... 49 adjustments ........47 daytime reflector ........7 frame weight ........50 air ............

  • Page 113: Index

    3S-3000HD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. open-center ......18 daytime ........... 7 opener depth ........58 red ..........6 label, hose ......... 19 opener height ........55 SMV ..........6 latches, fertilizer ......... 67 opener level ........49 repair ..........14 LCD, acremeter .........
  • Page 114 Table of Contents Index Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. symbol, safety ........1 valve, sequence ......42 2 minutes ........... 34 variable displacement ......51 20 mph .......... 3 20 seconds ........34 T handle ..........58 2100 psi ..........21 table WARNING, defined ......1...
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  • Page 116 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA...

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