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GREAT PLAINS 1510HDP Operator's Manual

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3-Point Precision Seeding System
Read the operator manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the
subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without
exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit or
may depict similar models where a topic is identical.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
© Copyright 2018
Table of Contents
Index
Operator Manual
1525P and 1510HDP
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 2018-07-03
Index
23034
EN
118-949M

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator Manual 1525P and 1510HDP 3-Point Precision Seeding System 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 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 4 Seed Box Clean-Out ..........94 Meter Clean-Out ............94 Finger Pickup Meter Clean-Out........95 Meter Maintenance ..........96 Meter Slide Maintenance..........96 Chain Tension ............98 Finger Meter Installation...........99 Finger Set Installation instructions ......99 Installation Steps ............99 Annual Maintenance..........99 Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Cover Index...
  • Page 5 Be Familiar with Safety Decals  Read and understand “Safety Decals” on page 4, thoroughly.  Read all instructions noted on the decals.  Keep decals clean. Replace damaged, faded and illegible decals. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 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 | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 7 Use a safety cage if available.  When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-handling equipment adequate for weight involved. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 8  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 9 1 total 17769 838-266C Red Reflectors On rear of walkboards, outside ends, two total 17769 838-267C Daytime Reflectors On rear of walkboards, outside ends (inboard of reds), two total 17769% Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 10 On front face of first section of marker; one or two total 18270 818-590C Danger: Crushing Hazard Front face of lower front tool bar, left of 3-point hitch; one total 18262 Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 11 On front of top front tool bar, left of hitch; one total 18262 818-339C Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard On front of lower front tool bar, left of hitch; one total 18262% Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 12 818-587C Rev. B WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov 818-587C Caution: Read Operator’s Manual On front face of lower front tool bar, left of hitch; 18262 one total Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 13 1525P and 1510HDP Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 858-669C 818-751C Caution: Tire Pressure On outside rim of each wheel; 18262 four total Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. The 3-Point Precision Seeding System 1525P and 1510HDP have 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 15 Record your 3-Point Drill model and serial number here for quick reference: Model Number:__________________________ Serial Number: __________________________ Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisfied with Figure 2 18307 your new machine. If you do not understand any part of...
  • Page 16 Preparation and Setup Preparation and Setup This section helps you prepare your tractor and 1525P and 1510HDP Drill for use, and covers tasks that need to be done seasonally, or when the tractor/drill configuration changes. Before using the drill in the field, you must hitch it to a suitable tractor, inspect systems and level the drill.
  • Page 17 Category III, exchange the left hand pin support with the right hand as shown. 2. In addition, the following bushings (not supplied by Great Plains) may be needed to fit your quick hitch or tractor’s 3-point arms: Upper Link 1: OD X 1 1/4 OD Lower Links 1 1/8"...
  • Page 18 Marker Cylinders (option) Figure 4 17641 Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded. Hoses that Marker Hose Label (older style) go to the same remote valve are marked with the same color tie. To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit, refer to hose label.
  • Page 19 2. Option: mate monitor connector to tractor harness. 3. Mate any accessory or aftermarket electrical connectors. Make connections prior to drill movement. Some drill hydraulic circuits are under monitor control. Figure 5 25236 25237 Connector Identification Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 20 Make sure the opener mount is running higher than the opener body. This will ensure an ample reserve for opener upfloat in case the opener strikes a rock or other object. Figure 8 22823 Leveling the Drill Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 21  Check hydraulic hoses, fittings, and cylinders for leaks. Repair or replace before going to the field. Watch your step when walking on drill ladder and walkboard. Falling from drill could cause severe injury or death. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 22 10. Always lift drill out of the ground when turning at row ends and for other short-radius turns. Seeding will stop automatically as drill is raised. Figure 11 18290 Sliding Seed Tubes in Open Position Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 23 “Troubleshooting” on page 87. Marker Operation Optional marker attachments are available from your Great Plains dealer. Before operating markers, make sure hydraulics are properly bled as described under "Marker Adjustments", page 57. Dual markers equipped with a sequence valve are powered off the same hydraulic circuit.
  • Page 24  Comply with all federal, state and local safety laws when traveling on public roads.  Travel with caution. Allow safe clearance. Remember that the drill is wider than the tractor. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 25 Do not use this position Figure 14 28828 during transport, as it reduces lateral clearance. Do 3-Point Drill Walkboard Ladder not store the drill with ladders down. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 26 Field Set-Up Checklists Use the following tables to develop a final checklist for your tractor/drill configuration. Additional or fewer steps may be necessary depending on tractor features, drill options and planting accessories. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 27 Check coulter alignment to row Check closing wheel alignment Set press wheels alike Check action and contact of side depth wheels Check wheel scraper gaps (if installed) Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 28 Unfold marker on next-row side. Resume planting. Suspending Planting Checklist Page Stop tractor Fold Marker Raise drill Ending Planting Checklist Page Suspend operations as above, then Unload seed Lights ON Transport Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 29 Long-Term Storage Complete Parking steps first. 1. Park the drill indoors if possible, per the steps above. Great Plains recommends parking/storing in the Empty seed box before unhitching drill to prevent drill from raised configuration and on any provided parking falling backward.
  • Page 30 (red to positive, black to negative). Connect female socket to power port adapter. Disconnect all cables and remove VER-21568 Ext. Control module before welding on drill. Figure 15 22714 Controller Electrical Connection Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 31 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 | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 32 In Manual mode, use the / arrow buttons to set the desired seed rate (in pounds/acre or kg/ha). Or use FUNCTION to select Preset mode, and the / arrow buttons to alternate between preset rates (see page 47). Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 33 ENGAGE. 6. The Console display shows two numbers while operating: “Set” rate is the rate you tell the system to plant, and the “Out” rate is the calculated rate based Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 34 2.08 = 50 / 24 amount at a single row. SampleSize is 2.08 lbs Load 4 lbs or more for testing. Great Plains suggests sampling an amount that is at  least pound (0.1 kg), and requires at least 100 seconds. At typical planting speeds, this is about one row for one acre (or one row for half a hectare).
  • Page 35 ** Refer to seed chart in Seed Rate manual (118-959B) to determine optimum planting speed for your nominal rate. *** Extremely high rates on wide row spacing may require lower ground speed - refer to seed charts for mph limits. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents...
  • Page 36 122300 4585 Calibration number should be accurate, but Great Plains strongly suggests the use of the Calibration Routine to fine tune the actual seeding rate. Calibration Table-Volumetric (Low Range) Motor 12T Driving-Mainshaft 36T Driven Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03...
  • Page 37 Table of Contents Index Hydraulic Drive Operation For proper operation of the Great Plains Singulator Plus Meter used on the 25 series opener the 12 tooth drive sprocket is required on the Veris drive on both sides of the drill. Meter Part...
  • Page 38 Calibration Table-Volumetric (Low Range) Motor 12T Driving-Mainshaft 36T Driven For proper operation of the Great Plains Singulator Plus Meter used on the 25 series opener the 12 tooth drive sprocket is required on the Veris drive on both sides of the drill.
  • Page 39 The controller ignores units of measure at step 9. If you change units at step 15, the numeric value entered at step 9 is unchanged. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents...
  • Page 40 15, the seed rate is left at 50.0 and taken to be 50.0 kg/ha during any calibration and planting. Which changing units of measure, be sure to re-check all other settings, and convert any as required. Figure 25 28248 Metric Units Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 41 Although the calibration sample is collected with the drill stationary, the controller operates the hydraulic drive at the same rpm that would be used in the field for this speed. Figure 28 28254 Cal. Mode Speed Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 42 Figure 31: Priming: 28309 Short Cal. Mode Time Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 43 CONTINUE TO MONITOR DRIVE AREA DURING DRIVE Figure 34: Priming: 28310 ROTATION. PRESS THE ENGAGE BUTTON (OR OFF Mode Prompt In Motion KEY) TO STOP DRIVE DURING CALIBRATION Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 44 (0.1 kg). Press FUNCTION button to advance to next window. The amount shown at right is from the example Figure 37 28255 estimate at step 2. Cal. Mode Seed Target Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 45 The console beeps again. If drive area isn’t clear, press  Down arrow button to abandon the calibration. This skips to the next item in the main FUNCTION rotation (speed calibration, page 44). Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 46 (based on actual motor performance, which may vary slightly from calculations). The number display is normally very close to the sample size entered at step 31. Figure 43 28261 Cal. Mode Normal Completion Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 47 Figure 44 28262 Cal. Mode Enter Seed Count Refer to Figure 45 42. A new calibration number is suggested, along with the old calibration number. Figure 45 28263 New/Old Calibration Number Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 48 1. Set two flags 400 feet apart (100 meters if in metric mode). Refer to Figure 48 2. To calibrate the Controller for speed, press the FUNCTION button until the screen at right appears. Figure 48 28266 Speed Calibration Mode Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 49 Be sure to review all screens before planting. Refer to Figure 51 5. Begin driving at a normal field speed; when the tractor passes the first flag, press ENGAGE. Figure 51 28268 At First Flag Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 50 At Second Flag Refer to Figure 54 8. The display shows the error or difference between the traveled distance and the distance calculated by the Controller. Figure 54 28271 Distance Variance Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 51 12. Press Function button to move to the next pre-set Figure 57 28275 screen, and the Up-Down arrow keys to set the Preset Mode 1 pre-set rates. Figure 58 28276 Figure 59 28277 Preset Mode 2 Preset Mode 3 Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 52 Enter the total in the Following Distance window. Type in GP PPC. Under CONTROLLER TYPE, select Enter the Swath Width of the Great Plains unit. Rawson from the scroll-down list. 6. Under the CTRL tab, Under COMM PORT select the port number for the enter the Nominal Rate as follows: serial card or flash jacket port.
  • Page 53 SRAM or Flash card that is compatible with the PF 3000. PF3000 Settings: 2. Press SETUP key. Press SWATH key. Set swath to that of your Great Plains Precision Seeding System. 3. Press SETUP key. Press VEHICLE key. Figure 64: PF3000: 28322 Set Primary speed sensor to GPS.
  • Page 54 2. Set Calibration Number per page 30. Refer to Figure 65 3. Press FUNCTION button until a “recipe” screen appears. Use the / arrow buttons to select RAWSON mode. Figure 65: PF3000: 28320 Rawson Recipe Mode Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 55 6. To change rates manually when in VR mode, simply touch the / arrow buttons. This changes the Controller to the rate you select manually. To return to VR, touch the ON/VR button to toggle back to VR mode. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 56 Seed depth, prevents plugging Adjusting Gauge Wheel Scrapers Consistent seed furrow depth Seed Firmer Adjustments (Option) Seed-soil contact Press Wheel Adjustment Effective soil coverage a. SRM: Seed Rate Manual (118-959B) Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 57 Before setting the seeding rate, rotate the gauge wheels. Check that seed meters, seed tubes and drives are working properly and free from foreign material. Figure 68 23490 26-inch Frame Height Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 58 Move idlers into chain so chain has inch slack in its longest span. Tighten idlers and install lynch pins. DRIVING Set the same transmission sprocket combination on both gauge wheels. Figure 70 18278 Transmission Sprockets Adjustment Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 59  When pin with retaining clip is located in the slot, sliding seed tube is open. When pin with retaining clip is located in the hole, sliding seed tube is closed. Figure 73 22855 Place Pin in Meter Cap Hole Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 60 If a row is consistently running lower or higher than the other rows, it could indicate a meter or seed sensor problem that needs attention. “Troubleshooting” on page 87. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 61 3. Reactivate tractor hydraulic valve until oil seeps out around another loosened fitting. Tighten that fitting. Repeat process until all loosened fittings have been bled and tightened. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 62 After adjusting the folding speed, tighten jam nuts on hex adjustment screws to hold settings. Figure 76 14048 Speed Adjustment, Sequence Valve Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 63 To adjust height of saddle, loosen x2 inch U-bolts that hold carrier tube to mounting bracket. Slide carrier tube up or down as needed. Figure 78 15632 Marker Transport Carrier Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 64 Measure from the centerline of the outside row unit in use on each side. Do not measure from a shut-off row unit. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 65 A baffle package is available to optimize this conversion by diverting the seed from the unused rows. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 66 1525P and 1510HDP Table of Contents Index Adjustments Marker Extension for Various Opener Spacings Figure 82 23071 .epsi Marker Widths Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 67 Seed meter wheels for the interchangeable meter 25 series opener are made of a green color material and are not interchangeable with the other Great Plains seed meter wheels for other machines. Use only green wheels in interchangeable meter 25 series openers.
  • Page 68 Figure 87 22873 Release Upper Latch Refer to Figure 88 4. Release the lower latch Figure 88 22874 Release Lower Latch Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 69 Inspect Drive Chain & Sprocket Refer to Figure 91 7. Install the new meter along with the lower section of the sliding seed tube. Figure 91 22869 Install New Meter Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 70 A meter must always be assembled on an opener whether it is being driven or not. Damage will occur if no meter is in place. Disengaging drive coupler is not required to change meters. Figure 94 22869 Disengage Meter Drive Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 71 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. Be cautious in using seed treatments, additives, and other chemicals.
  • Page 72 (which depicts a row unit fully populated with all optional accessories supported for use on a 1510HDP) From front to back, a Great Plains 10HD Series row unit can include the following capabilities (some optional): 1. UMC Row Cleaner: optional Row cleaners clear debris ahead of the furrow.
  • Page 73 (which depicts a row unit fully populated with all optional accessories supported for use with the 1525P drill). From front to back, a Great Plains 25 Series row unit can include the following capabilities (some optional): 1. Dual Down Pressure Springs: standard...
  • Page 74 73, and “Press Wheel Adjustment” on page 85. a. If frame-mounted coulters are installed, adjust them for tire tracks before adjust T-handles. The coulter depth adjustment may be all that’s required to compensate for tracks. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 75  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 | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 76 With Unit-Mounted Coulters (or no coulters) Without frame-mounted coulters, the row unit springs provide the primary down force for cutting through residue and opening the seed trench. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 77 Figure 105 27065 3. Put tractor in Park and shut it off. Row Unit Minimum Cam (1) 4. Position wrench on the fixed nut near or slightly forward of vertical. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 78 No adjustment required down-force is too high and needs to be reduced. Side gauge wheels Down-force too high making deep tracks Reduce down-force Figure 108: 25 Series: Assessing Down-force Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 79 3. Disengage the meter drive to reduce meter wear. Seed Shut Off Refer to Figure 110 See “Shutting Off Seed Flow” on page 55. Figure 110: 22854 Reposition Meter Cap Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 80 Refer to Figure 111 and Figure 112 4. When pin is not being used for opener lock up, always return pin to the storage position. Figure 112 22517 Hole for Lock-Up Pin Storage Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 81 Wear hand protection when working in this area. Row cleaner cylinder locks. Also check bolt tightness prior to each tines, casting edges and coulter blades are sharp. planting session, to avoid down-stop slippage. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 82 25 Series Unit-Mounted Coulter adjustment. Be careful around the front end of row units. Row cleaner tines and coulter blades may be sharp. To adjust coulter depth: Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 83 “Press Wheel Adjustment” on page 85 for press wheel alignment. Figure 118 26125 25 Series Coulter Alignment Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 84 Opener Adjustments holes in the scale. • For shallower planting, move the “T” handle forward. • For deeper planting, move the “T” handle back. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 85 . On wider row spacings the closing wheels can be moved  outward by placing two spacers inside next to the press wheel arm Figure 123 23428 Opener Disc Spacers Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 86 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 126 26129 disk. Checking Wheel/Disc Contact Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 87 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 | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 88 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 | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 89 Figure 132 25118 as the openers. High press wheel settings may Press Wheel Adjustments require an increase in overall row unit down force. See page 71. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 90 (View from beneath opener) 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 | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 91 Check drive chains. Worn sprockets and/or chain idlers. Replace sprockets and/or chain idlers, page 62. Wrong wheel for opener Green wheel for 25 series and black wheel for 20 series. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 92 Damaged opener seed tube. Check disk spreader, page 63. Partially plugged opener seed tube. Lift up drill, expose bottom of seed tube and clean out. Incorrect choice of coulter. See hitch operator’s manual. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 93 Worn or damaged meter slide. Replace meter slide, page 62. Damaged, old or dry seed. Use clean, new seed. Wrong wheel for opener Green wheel for 25 series and black wheel for 20 series. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 94 Open needle valve, cycle markers slowly and reset needle Needle valve plugged. valve, refer to page 46. Open needle valves, cycle markers slowly and reset needle Needle valve(s) in sequence valve plugged. valves, refer to page 46. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 95 46. depressions. Reverse marker disk to pull or throw dirt. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 96 6. Lubricate areas listed under “Lubrication” on page 105. 7. Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety decals by obtaining new labels from your Great Plains dealer. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 97  You may need to shake the clean out door a little before closing to make sure all seeds fall out. Figure 136 22857 Meter Clean Out Door Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 98 3. When meter is empty, push meter clean out door back to its original position to close. Figure 138 22859 Pull Cleanout Door Away from Opening Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 99 4. Pry the seed meter wheel out about inch using tool stored under walkboard and spin backward to clean out seeds from top pockets. 5. Remove the seed meter wheel Figure 141 22873 Remove Seed Meter Wheel Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 100 10. Remove meter slide with springs 11. Place springs in new meter slide and install in meter. 12. Reinstall seed meter wheel. (refer to page 63). Figure 144 18269 Meter Slide Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 101 (split end) faces the opposite way of the chain travel. Figure 147 19598 Meter Slide Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 102 Finger Set Installation instructions 1. Make sure the finger set is properly torqued against the backing plate. Improperly torqued finger sets Installation Steps may disrupt seed singulation. Great Plains recommends having the meter service 2. Avoid seed treatments, additives other performed by a recognized professional repair facility, chemicals when possible.
  • Page 103 Grommet Maintenance Periodically check seed meter and seed box grommets for weathering or cracking and replace as necessary. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 104  Be sure chain is installed with chain connector link retainer towards the centerline and the clip opening (split end) is facing opposite way of chain travel. Figure 153 18266 Meter Drive Chains and Idlers Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 105 Be careful when working in this area. Disk edges are sharp. hex adjustment with notch in bushing. Replace bolt and tighten. 6. Adjust side gauge wheels. Refer to see “Side Gauge Wheel Adjustment” on page 82. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 106 1525P and 1510HDP Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Seed Flap Replacement Two seed flaps are available from Great Plains. The 816-302C is a shorter rubber seed flap and is used in ® conjunction with seed firmers such as Seed-Lok ®...
  • Page 107   -18×1 in Grade 2 bolt (Great Plains 802-253C) or  -18×2 inch Grade 2 bolt (Great Plains 802-266C). If that size is not available in your local market, temporarily substitute an M10×1.5 Class 5.8 metric bolt and nut.
  • Page 108 10. Supply oil to Retract until fitting seeps. Set circuit to neutral and tighten fitting. Figure 160 26247 11. Adjust rod extension and re-pin. Marker Cylinder Bleed 12. Repeat bleeding for other marker side. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 109 Guage Wheel Arm Pivots Zerks on both gauge wheel arms Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until Grease emerges 18267 Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 110 18276 Marker Disk Bearing Seasonal Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity = Repack 18275 Marker Disk Hub (Option) Seasonal 4 bearings; 2 each marker Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Re-pack 16557 Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 111 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. 26342 Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 112 821-069C bucket, 5 gallon (19 liter) lubrication of finger pickup corn seed meters. Ezee Glide Plus Lubricant To maximize performance of Great Plains metering systems, it is imperative to use only “Ezee Glide Plus” Recommended usage: lubricant. “Ezee Glide Plus” Talc-Graphite lubricant is...
  • Page 113 29838 Seed tube sensors are standard on the 3-Point Drill and are factory pre-installed. seed monitor harness end-user dealer-installed, and includes a Great Plains installation Seed d Manager S er SE manual (298-284M). Drill Model Monitor Kit Mate Materia ial Flow...
  • Page 114 821-069C gallon / 18.9 liter container) EZ-Slide Graphite Powder, bottle, 1 821-042C pound EZ-Slide Graphite Powder, jug, 5 pound 821-060C 29248 25477 For use, see “Seed Lubricants” on page 108. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 115 26226 Baffle Kit The baffle package stops the flow of grain to a set number of seed tubes by covering those tubes. To order the Baffle Kit, contact your Great Plains dealer. Description Part Number 7.5 to 30 Baffle Kit...
  • Page 116 Blade Part Number Fluted, 15 inch (50 flutes) 820-331C Turbo, 15 inch (20 flutes) 820-327C Straight, 14 inch 820-259C For operations, see: 25299 “Coulter Adjustments” on page 78. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 117 See page 123 for scraper installation. The spring-loaded carbide scraper requires no adjustment. 29185 Seed Firmers The base 1525P and 1510HDP drill requires a choice of row unit bundles which include one of three firmers: seed ® ® flap, Keeton , or Seed-Lok .
  • Page 118 For this use, a liquid fertilizer system must also be installed, such as from a fertilizer hitch. Description Part Number ® Keeton seed firmer (per opener) 890-840C For operations, see: “Seed Firmer Adjustments” on page 84. 28316 Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 119 9.5L x 15, 6-ply on 8 inch 5-bolt rim Tractor Requirements Category II, III and IV-N tractors Tire Inflation Chart Inflation Tire Size 9.5L x 15 in 6-Ply Rib Implement Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 120 3160 d. ft-lb = foot pounds ⁄ 1330 2970 2190 4820 3560 25199m 25199 Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 121 1525P and 1510HDP Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Diagrams Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 122 1525P and 1510HDP Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Single Gauge Wheel Sprocket Configuration 22849 Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 123 1525P and 1510HDP Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Independent Markers (Option) 26246 Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 124 Appendix B - Initial and Option Setup Appendix B - Initial and Option Setup Pre-Delivery Items These items are normally completed by the Great Plains dealer prior to releasing the implement to the customer. Install Press Wheels To meet highway clearance requirements, press wheel arms and wheels on wing rows are not factory-installed.
  • Page 125 If a magnetic sensor is selected, install it on the left gauge wheel assembly per the included instructions. Set, and periodically re-check the gap, as shown at right. Figure 163 29843 Magnetic Sensor Gap Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 126 Markers may fall quickly and unexpectedly if the valves are mis-adjusted or hydraulics fail. Marker Speed Adjustment For 20- and 25-foot markers, Great Plains recommends adjusting the initial total unfold/fold cycle time to no less than 15 seconds.
  • Page 127 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 167 29228 Scraper Installation Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 128 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.
  • Page 129 ......82 mechanical ........23 disk scraper ........102 meters .........23 disk scraper, inside ......114 pre-setup ........12 disk, marker ........56 pre-start ........17 down pressure, press wheel ....86 Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 130 ........87 marker speed ........123 high pressure fluids ......2 marker transport ......... 20 hitching ..........13 marker unfolding ........ 22 hookup, Veris drive ......26 Martin row cleaners ....78 humidity ..........109 Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 131 ....... 83 radar ..........110 side gauge wheel, 25P ....... 75 Rawson ........49 side wheel ........102 RC (Row Cleaner) ......78 SiteMate ..........48 red reflectors ........5 Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 132 VR spd out ........29 turbo ..........113 Veris VR Mode ........29 VER-21568, module ......26 VR button ........... 28 UMC (Unit-Mount Coulter) ..79 VR (Variable Rate) ......28 UMC (unit-mount coulter) ....113 Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 133 838-267C, reflector ......6 2250 psi ..........26 890-840C, Keeton ......115 25 Series row unit .......70 890-928C, scraper ......124 2525A ..........10 9-pin serial connection ....... 48 255 seconds ........41 298-284M, manual ......110 Great Plains | 118-949M | 2018-07-03 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 134 Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 135 Table of Contents Index Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...

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