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GREAT PLAINS 1510P Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
3-Point Precision Seeding System
Read the operator's 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.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
© Copyright 2019
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Index
1510P and 1520P
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
18326
Printed 4/4/19
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118-732M

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator’s Manual 1510P and 1520P 3-Point Precision Seeding System Manufacturing, Inc. www.greatplainsmfg.com Read the operator’s 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! 18326 Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
  • 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 Drive Speed Range Sprockets .......107 Transmission Sprockets .........107 Small Seeds Attachment ..........135 Checking Volumetric Seeding Rate......135 Seeds Attachment Seed Rate Charts........136 Appendix ................137 Torque Values Chart .............137 Tire Inflation Chart ............137 Great Plains | Manual # | 4/4/19 Cover Index...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 6: Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table Of Contents Index

    They are difficult to see, especially at night.  Use flashing warning lights and turn signals whenever driving on public roads.  Use lights and devices provided with implement. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents Index

     If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 8: Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table Of Contents Index

     Wear protective clothing.  Handle all chemicals with care.  Avoid inhaling smoke from any type of chemical fire.  Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by chemical manufacturer. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 9: Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table Of Contents Index

    Use a safety cage if available.  When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-handling equipment adequate for weight involved. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents Index

    Make sure all persons are clear of working area.  Do not turn tractor too tightly, causing Drill to ride up on wheels. This could cause personal injury or equipment damage. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 11: Safety Decals

     Keep all safety decals clean and legible.  Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for proper decal placement.  When ordering new parts or components, also request corresponding safety decals.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents Index

    Loss of vehicle control and/or machine damage can result. 818-337C Rev. B Center placement on front face; 1 total. High Pressure Hazard 818-339C 18262 Center placement on front face; 1 total. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 13: Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table Of Contents Index

    818-587C 18262 Center placement on front face; 1 total. Crushing Hazard 818-590C 18262 Center placement on front face; 1 total. Falling Hazard 838-102C 18262 Both ends of walkboard; 2 total. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 14: Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table Of Contents Index

    Center placement on front face; 1 total. General Instructions 858-679C 2 S F - 2 4 19948 Both ends of walkboard; 2 total. Tire Pressure 858-669C 18262 Both ends of walkboard; 2 total. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 15: Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table Of Contents Index

    Important Safety Information Crushing Hazard 818-682C 17769 Both ends of walkboard; 2 total. Possible Chemical Hazard 838-467C 13734 On the inside of the lid on the small seeds box; 1 total. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 16: Introduction

    Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. This 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

    A crucial point of information related to the preceding topic. For safe and correct operation, read and follow the directions provided before continuing.  Useful information related to the preceding topic. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 18: Owner Assistance

    Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. and your Great Plains Serial Number Plate dealer want you to be satisfied with your new 1510P & 1520P. If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are otherwise dissatisfied, please take...

  • Page 19: Preparation And Setup

    4. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged. See “Safety Decals,” page 7. 5. Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten wheel bolts as specified. See “Appendix,” page 137. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 20: Hitching Tractor To Drill

    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: •...

  • Page 21: Hydraulic Hose Hookup

    Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Hydraulic Hose Hookup Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you hookup hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked with the same color.

  • Page 22: Leveling Drill

    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 4 18289 Leveling the Drill Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 23 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 7 18288 Leveling the Drill Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 24: Operating Instructions

    Rotate both gauge wheels to see that the drive and meters are working properly and free from foreign material. Watch your step when walking on drill ladder and walkboard. Falling from drill could cause severe injury or death. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 25: Field Operation

    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. 18290 Figure 10 Sliding Seed Tubes in open position Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 26: Meter And Sliding Seed Tube

    Figure 11 18286 Seed Meter Great Plains “Ezee Glide” talc is 100% natural talc. Use only Great Plains “Ezee Glide” brand talc for optimum seed flow. “Ezee Glide” Talc lubricant is mandatory for all seeds, especially treated or inoculated seed.

  • Page 27: Opener Operation

    “Troubleshooting” , page 50. 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 41. Dual markers equipped with a sequence valve are powered off the same hydraulic circuit.

  • Page 28: Transporting

    Clearance. Remember that the drill is wider than the tractor. Allow safe clearance. Fold up walkboard ladder for maximum clearance. Transporting with Markers Always transport markers in the folded position. 18263 Figure 12 Ladder Folded for Transport Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 29: Parking

    3. Lower three-point hitch until drill is on the ground. 4. Extend or retract the top link of the tractor until top three-point pin is free. Remove pin. 5. Remove pins from lower links. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 30: Adjustments

     NOTE: Install the chain connector link so that the clip opening (split end) faces the opposite of the chain travel with the retainer towards the centerline of the opener. Figure 15 Adjustment Cam Settings Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 31: Opener Seeding Depth

    • For shallower seeding, slide T-handles forward toward drill. • For deeper seeding, slide T-handles back away from drill. 12100 Figure 17 10 Series Opener Seeding Depth Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 32: Series Openers

    Figure 19 18409 Adjustment Tool Refer to Figure 20 Minimum and maximum settings are indicated by position of adjustment cam. Maximum Setting Minimum Setting Figure 20 12104 Adjustment Cam Settings Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 33: Side Gauge Wheels 20 Series Openers

    • If wheel does not fall freely, loosen hex-head bolt(1) and slide wheel arm out just until wheel and arm move freely. Re-tighten hex-head bolt. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 34: Opener Seeding Depth

    Figure 26 16629  NOTE: The factory setting on the press wheel is Press Wheel Adjustment staggered to achieve optimum residue flow. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 35: Frame Height

    3. preparing seed meters, 4. checking seeding rate. 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. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 36 Move idlers into chain so chain has in slack in its longest span. Tighten idlers and install lynch pins. Set the same transmission sprocket combination on both gauge wheels. 18278 Figure 30 Transmission Sprockets Adjustment Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 37  NOTE: 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 18303 is closed. Figure 33 Replacing Pin Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 38  NOTE: You may need to shake the clean out door a Clean Out Door little before closing to make sure all seeds fall out. 5. Replace pin and retaining clip 18293 Figure 36 Replacing Pin Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 39: Changing Seed Meter Wheels

    Meter Clean Out Refer to Figure 39 Knob and 3. Push in spring-loaded knob and turn. Pull off wheel Spring retainer and spring. 18294 Figure 39 Remove Wheel Retainer and Spring Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 40: Refer To Figure

    Be sure slots in the center of seed meter wheel are aligned with the wheel drive pin on the meter shaft. Wheel Drive Pin 18299 Figure 42 Position Seed Meter Wheel Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 41 19192 Figure 44 Close and Pin Clean Out Refer to Figure 45 10. Open sliding seed tubes and pin in place. 18300 Figure 45 Open and Pin Sliding Seed Tube Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 42: Checking Volumetric Seeding Rate

    Check for correct seed meter wheel. • Check that all three rows are getting seed. • Refer to Troubleshooting on page 50. 9. Readjust transmission and/or range sprockets and repeat test. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 43: Checking Singulated Seeding Rate

    • Check the air pressure in the gauge wheel tires. Refer to “Tire Inflation Chart” on page 137. • Refer to Troubleshooting on page 50. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 44 13ft 1in 65ft 4in 15in Skip Row or 17 1/7 15ft 3in 76ft 3in  NOTE: Use 1/200 acre for populations less than 100,000 seeds/acre. 1/1,000 acre populations above 100,000 seeds/acre. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 45: Marker Adjustments

    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 | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 46: Folding Speed With Needle Valves

    Figure 47 folding speed could damage markers and void the Speed Adjustment, Sequence Valve warranty. After adjusting the folding speed, tighten jam nuts on hex adjustment screws to hold settings. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 47: Marker Disk Adjustment

    To adjust, loosen inch bolts (1) and rotate marker mount (2) until marker disk is square with the ground (3). 17635 Figure 49 Squaring Disk Marker Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 48: Marker Width

    Figure 50  NOTE: If planting wider row spacing by shutting off Marker Width meters, markers may need to be readjusted. Refer to page 42 for more information. 18306 Marker Width Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 49: Refer To Figure

    7 1/2 86 1/4 101 1/4 Legend: = planting rows = non planting rows 82 1/2 112 1/2 7 1/2  = Marker blade adjustment, Figure 51 see “Reversing Marker Disk” Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 50: Refer To Figure

    (5). 18435 Figure 52 Refer to Figure 53 3. Remove the four lug bolts (6) on disk hub (7). 4. Reverse disk hub and reassemble as shown. 18436 Figure 53 Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 51: Figure

    (9). Make sure to assemble the spacer (10) as shown. 6. Attach adapter plates (8) and (11) to marker tube with two inch bolts (3). 18437 Figure 54 Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 52: Seed-Lok ® Lock Up

    Because of different soil moisture, trash levels and trash types, you may need to reposition the tube frame or tines. 11891 Figure 56 Spring Tine Angles Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 53: Harrow Height

    Harrow Height Refer to Figure 58 To set harrow height adjust chain (10) by removing inch bolt (11) and positioning chain as necessary. Reinstall bolt. 18305 Figure 58 Harrow Height Adjustment Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Correct tire size and air pressure, page 137. Check seed level in seed box. Fill seed box. Actual field size is different. Verify field size. Excessive gaps between drill passes. Adjust marker, page 41. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 55 Drill not level front-to-back in field. Readjust top link to level drill. 10 Series Opener press wheel depth Check 10 Series Opener adjustments, too deep for soil conditions or coulter page 26. depth. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 56 Check that acremeter is for your width Refer to drill parts manual. of drill. Actual field size different. Verify field size. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 57 Unequal number of sliding seed tubes in each box compartment. Planting around fields vs. back-and- Correct planting operation. forth. Rough field conditions may move seed in the box. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 58 Level harrow or flatten tines. Harrow stirring out seed Adjusted too steep Level harrow. Chain Debris in retainer clip Be sure retainer clip is facing opposite way of chain travel Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 59: Maintenance And Lubrication

    4. Inflate tires as specified on “Tire Inflation Chart” , page 137. 5. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to “Safety Decals” , page 7. Meter Maintenance Meter Slide Maintenance. For proper seeding operation, seasonally or when changing crops, check meter slide for wear.

  • Page 60: Figure

    5. Remove the seed meter wheel. Wheel Drive 18295 Figure 61 Remove Seed Meter Wheel Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 61: Refer To Figure

    10. Remove meter slide (1) with springs (2). 11. Place springs in new meter slide and install in meter. 12. Reinstall seed meter wheel. Refer to page 35. 18269 Figure 64 Meter Slide Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 62 Arms inch and not more than inch. This measurement Horizontal should be taken with opener arms horizontal. 18300 Figure 67 Seed Meter Chain Idlers Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 63: Inner Sliding Seed Tube Replacement

    Periodically check seed meter and seed box grommets for weathering or cracking and replace as necessary. Figure 70 Check sliding seed tubes at this time to make sure they Sliding Seed Tube Replacement slide freely. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 64: Drive System

    (split end) is facing the opposite way of the chain travel. 18266 Refer to Figure 68, page 59 Figure 71 18265 Drive Chains and Idlers Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 65: Series Opener Side Wheels

    5. To prevent plugging loosen clamp bolt (7) and slide Figure 72 arm inward to take up gap between side wheel and Side Wheels disk blade. 6. Adjust side gauge wheels. Refer to “Adjustments,” page 29. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 66: Opener Disks

    (3). Drive out roll pins (2) and install a new spreader. 18412  NOTE: Disk spreaders are loose to move freely. Figure 74 Opener Disks Contact Point Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 67: Seed Flap Replacement (S/N 11453C-)

    Push new seed flap down through metal bracket until flap snaps into place with “T” top resting on top of bracket. 31047 Figure 76 816-302C Seed Flap Replacement Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 68: Marker Maintenance

    8. Use spray paint to cover scratches, chips and worn areas on the drill to protect the metal. 9. Cover with a tarp if stored outside. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 69: Lubrication

    Quantity = Coat thoroughly 18265  Use care not to spray inside of meter. 18288 Gauge Wheel Arm Pivots Zerks on both gauge-wheel arms Type of Lubrication: Grease Quanity= Until grease emerges Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 70 On both sides of each opener Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity = Until grease emerges Seasonally Wheel Bearings Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity= Repack Marker Hinge Points Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 71 1510P & 1520P Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Seasonally Marker Disk Bearings Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity= Repack Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 72: Options

    “Transporting with Markers” , page 24. For information on how to adjust the markers, refer to “Marker Adjustments” , page 41. To order the markers, contact your Great Plains dealer. Marker Packages Part Number Single LH Marker Package...

  • Page 73: Dickey-John® Monitor

    For information on how to adjust the harrow, refer to “Harrow Adjustment” , page 48. To order the harrow attachment, contact your Great Plains dealer. Harrow Packages Part Number Harrow 116-203A 18411 Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 74: Microband Kit

    For setting the seeding rate on the attachment, refer to “Seed Rate Charts,” page 107. To order the small seeds attachment, contact your Great Plains dealer. Refer to the table below for the correct part number for your drill. Drill Size...

  • Page 75: Separator And Fertilizer Tube Weldment

    For Information on how to operate the Veris Drive refer to the Veris Drive section starting on page 73. For information on ordering the Veris Drive contact your Great Plains dealer. 19977 Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 76: Specifications And Capacities

    6 foot 9 1/4 inches Seedbox Capacity 2.4 bushel/foot; 36 total bushels Gauge Wheel Tires 9.5L x 15, 6-ply on 8 inch 5-bolt rim Tractor Requirements Category II, III and IV-N tractors Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 77: Veris Drive Operating Instructions

    1510P & 1520P Table of Contents Index Veris Drive Operating Instructions Veris Drive Operating Instructions Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 78: Important Safety Information

    Foreign fluids in the tissue must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene will result. Return hydraulic valve to neutral position before exiting tractor cab. Do not weld on drill unless electronic components are removed. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 79: Operating Instructions

     Drive will not operate an open-centered hydraulic system Minimum Hydraulic Pressure: 2200 psi Maximum Hydraulic Pressure: 3000 psi Maximum Required Flow: 15-24’ 8.5 gpm 30’ 10.75 gpm Electrical System: Voltage: 12 Volt DC Amperage: 4 amperes Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 80: Tractor Hookup

    Option 3: Connect to 12V Power Box (P/N 823- 202C). Connect female socket to power port adapter. 2. Connect red wire eyelet to 5 amp post. 3. Connect black wire eyelet to center (ground) post. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 81 1510P & 1520P Table of Contents Index Veris Drive Operating Instructions Controller Menu 23251 Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 82 Console less light above key is Engage key must also calibration num- for VR recipes. illuminated. be pressed to start bers, and VR drive operation. controller options. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 83: Drive Calibration Number

    4. Use Up/Down arrow keys to set Calibration Number. Refer to Figure 82  NOTE: Select drive Calibration Number based on row spacing and metering wheel, from chart on page Figure 82 Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 84 Refer to Figure 84 Figure 84 Use the Up/Down arrow keys to enter the number of rows. 9. Press Function key to advance to the next window. Refer to Figure 85 Figure 85 Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 85 Refer to Figure 88 Figure 88 Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 86 The Drive is about to operate, verify the drive area is clear before advancing to the next step to prevent the danger of entanglement.  Press the Down arrow key to exit Calibration Mode if the drive area is not clear. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 87 19. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to enter the actual amount metered. 20. Press Function key to advance to the next window. Refer to Figure 93 Figure 93 Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 88  To re-run the Calibration procedure, follow the steps outlined above. It is suggested that you perform the Calibration Mode least twice. Additional replications may be needed if Target and Actual amounts vary significantly. Figure 96 Calibration Mode Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 89: Speed Calibration

    3. Set two flags 400’ apart (or 100 meters apart if in metric mode). 4. Drive at normal field speed. 5. Press the Engage key when the tractor passes the first flag. Refer to Figure 99 Figure 99 Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 90 Refer to Figure 102  If this is the first time the unit has been calibrated, this error has the potential to be large. Figure 102 Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 91 Down arrow key if the distance error is 5% or less. Refer to Figure 103 Figure 103  NOTE: Speed Calibration been successfully completed for safe operation when the error is 5% or less. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 92: Prior To Field Operational Use

    (Variable Rate) mode. Leave Console in manual mode.  NOTE: For units with P/N 21567 skip step 3. 2. To double-check calibration before planting, follow same procedure as for mechanical ground drives as outlined in Great Plains Precision Seeding System Operator’s Manual, with these difference: • Volumetric:...
  • Page 93  If Controller is powered directly from the battery or via unswitched power port, make sure to power Console off when tractor is shut down, in order to prevent tractor battery drain. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 94: Calibration Table

    Soybeans 30” 106306 228386 4179 Soybeans 7.5” 116936 317225 18386 Soybeans 10” 116936 317225 13931 Soybeans 15” 116936 317225 9193 Soybeans 20” 116936 317225 6912 Soybeans 30” 116936 317225 4597 Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 95 PSS Vol #3 403-094D 69.6 5.47 Oats 7.5” Wheat Narrow 403-060D 17.1 46.1 2.69 Oats 10” Wheat Narrow 403-060D 17.1 46.1 2.04 Oats 15” Wheat Narrow 403-060D 17.1 46.1 1.34 Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 96  ****817-529C Flow Gate must be used in conjunction with 403-095C and 403-142D rice wheels.  NOTE: When calibrating, make sure that you choose a calibration speed that is representative of your average planting speed. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 97: Varying Rates With Pre-Set Function

    Index Veris Drive Operating Instructions Varying Rates with Pre-set Function The Great Plains Precision Population Controller allows you to pre-set three different rates, and then change rates on-the-go by toggling from one rate to another rate with the Up or Down arrow keys.

  • Page 98: Gps- Based Seeding

    3. Under the APP tab, enter the Feed Delay as 3 seconds. Enter the distance from the GPS antenna to the Great Plains Mfg, Inc meter. Enter the Swath Width of the Great Plains unit. 4. Under the CTRL tab, enter the Nominal Rate as follows: Divide the highest rate on your recipe by 1.6.
  • Page 99 (SiteMate Settings, Step 4), and on the GP Controller Console (GP Settings, Step 2). These must be set to the same number. 4. Rates on GP Controller Console and on SiteMate do not match Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 100 SRAM or Flash card that is compatible with the PF 3000.) PF3000 Settings: Press SETUP key. Press SWATH key. Set swath to that of your Great Plains Precision Seeding System. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 101 - in that case 1,000.  Target Rate Increment: Determines the increment value by which you can change the manual target rate with each press of the arrow keys. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 102 GPS signal, or are you outside of field? 2. No Actual Rate appears on PF3000 • Actual rate cannot be logged using the PF3000 with the Great Plains Precision Population Controller. 3. Target Rate appears on PF3000 but not on GP Controller Console •...
  • Page 103 Figure 109 disposing of used fluid. Filter Element 6. Remove and discard element. Install new element (P/N 19856) 8. Clean canister threads and lube o-ring with hydraulic fluid, then re-install. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 104 CONSOLE AND EXTERNAL CONTROLLER BEFORE INSTALLING THIS TESTER). Install 4-pin test plug on end of 4-pin power/com cable before powering the Cable Continuity Tester - remove before reattaching power/com cable directly to cab console. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 105 12v power and check for magnetic pull with small screwdriver. Double-check connections on solenoid cable. if solenoid energizes but drive does not rotate when powered directly, tractor hydraulics are not properly engaged. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 106 If steady speed does not appear with speed simulator, external controller may need replacement. Call Service Department. b. Check radar gun angle. c. Check gap between wheel sensor and pickup plate. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 107 Check o-rings and reinstall. Replace if necessary.  Fluid weeping from motor shaft seal: a. Excessive back pressure in return hose. Check quick coupler connection. Use motor control port for return if available. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 108 The drive did not turn when connection, solenoid cable and CALIBRATE ERROR calibration began. connection, and hydraulic lever position.  Press Function key will exit rate calibration from these error screens. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting Flow Chart

    1510P & 1520P Table of Contents Index Veris Drive Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Flow Chart Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
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  • Page 111: Seed Rate Charts

    6. Move idlers into chain so chain has inch slack in its longest span Tighten idlers and install lynch pins 8. Set the same transmission sprocket combination on both gauge wheels Figure 112 Transmission Sprockets Adjustment 18278 Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
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  • Page 139: Small Seeds Attachment

    3 (number of meters measured) • Check to be sure all three seed cups are covered with seed. • Adjust seed-rate handle accordingly. 9. When finished reconnect seed hoses to openers. Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 140: Seeds Attachment Seed Rate Charts

    11.5 7.5" 0 2.8 3.9 4.8 6.0 7.0 11.1 17.2 Alfalfa, Red Alsike, Crimson Clover 10" 0 2.1 2.8 3.5 4.4 5.1 5.8 6.6 7.4 8.1 8.9 9.7 11.2 11.9 Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 141: Appendix

    Operator’s and Parts Manuals or Online at the manufacturer’s websites. For service assistance or information, Manufacturer Website 9.5L x 15" 8-Ply Rib Implement Titan www.titan-intl.com Goodyear www.goodyearag.com Firestone www.firestoneag.com Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 142 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 143 Volumetric seeds needle valve ........42 unloading ......24 definition ........13 operation ........23 Seed flap Numerics sequence valve ....23 replacement ........ 63 818-055C, Slow Moving Vehicle...7 shear bolt ........64 Seed meter Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Cover Table of Contents...
  • Page 144 818-587C, decal ........9 818-590C, decal ........9 818-682C, decal .........11 838-102C, decal ........9 838-265C, reflector .......7 838-266C, reflector .......7 838-267C, reflector .......8 838-467C, decal .........11 858-669C, decal .........10 858-679C, decal .........10 Great Plains | 118-732M | 4/4/19 Cover Table of Contents...
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  • Page 146 Table of Contents Index Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...

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