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PLANTER
OPERATOR MANUAL
MODELS PL5500-0830, PL5500-0870, PL5500-0875
Table of Contents
Original Instructions
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Index
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.
411-633M
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Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Related Manuals for GREAT PLAINS PL5500-0830
Summary of Contents for GREAT PLAINS PL5500-0830
- Page 1 Table of Contents Index Great Plains PLANTER OPERATOR MANUAL MODELS PL5500-0830, PL5500-0870, PL5500-0875 411-633M Original Instructions 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.
- 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 Printed 06/20/2019 | English Great Plains reserves the right to revise and improve its products at any time. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future. The content of this publication may be changed without notice.
- Page 4 Trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: AccuShot, DrillCommand, Max-Chisel, Row-Pro, Singulator Plus, Short Disk, Swath Command, Terra-Tine, Ultra-Chisel, and X-Press. Registered trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: Air-Pro, Clear-Shot, Discovator, Great Plains, Land Pride, MeterCone, Nutri-Pro, Seed-Lok, Solid Stand, Terra-Guard, Turbo-Chisel, Turbo-Chopper, Turbo-Max, Turbo-Trill, Ultra-Till, Whirlfilter, and Yield-Pro.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Unfolding ......17 Liquid Fertilizer Operation ....41 Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... - Page 6 Lift Hydraulics......60 IRC Lift Hydraulics ....61 Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20...
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Page 7: Introduction
Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction Machine Identification The Great Plains PL5500 front-fold planter is a pull-type implement with optional dry or liquid Your machine’s parts were specially designed and fertilizer capability. should only be replaced with Great Plains parts. -
Page 8: Training And Instruction
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Page 9: Safety Information
Use additional safety equipment, such as hard hats, eye and ear protection, safety boots, etc., as needed. 8. Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized modification can result in unsafe conditions that lead to machine damage or personal injury. Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 10: Handling And Disposing Of Chemicals
3. Tire explosion and/or serious injury can result from parts. over inflation. Do not exceed tire inflation pressures. 4. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel- handling equipment adequate for weight involved. 5. Tighten wheel bolts only to the specified torque. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 11: High Pressure Fluids
9. When towing on a trailer, secure implement with tie downs and chains. 10. When towing on a trailer, sudden braking can cause a trailer to swerve and upset. Reduce speed if trailer is not equipped with brakes. Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 12: Safety Decals
Read and follow decal directions. Keep all safety decals clean and legible. Replace all damaged, faded, or missing decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. One reflector on each bracket on outside hopper Refer to this section for proper decal placement. -
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One decal on right-hand side of hitch. 68580A 68580A Chemical Hazard 818-323C 71227 Daytime Reflectors 838-267C One reflector on each bracket on outside hopper frames when planter is folded. One decal on front of each liquid fertilizer tank. 68579 68710 Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... - Page 14 Inflation or Torquing of Wheel Bolts : Maxi mum inflation pressure of tires is 75 psi One on each wheel mount. Torque wheel bolts to 240 lb-ft . 844-125C One decal on each wheel arm assembly. 68580 71212 Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20...
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PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Decals Lift Valve Lock 844-133C One decal on the tongue near the lift valve. 71227 Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 16: Preparation And Setup
2. After hitching the planter to the tractor, store the jack on the storage tube on top of planter tongue. Scharmüller Hitch 71227 68581A 3. Secure the planter safety chain to an anchor on the tractor capable of pulling the unit. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 17: Hydraulic Hose Connection
monitor connector (2) to tractor harness Grey Marker/Fold any optional or after-market electrical connectors. Blue Lift These connections can be made in any order, and Black must be made before moving the planter. Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 18: Planter Leveling
The speed sensor should be holes and secure the assembly using the set at 1.6 to 3.2 mm (1/16 to 1/8 inch) from the pickup previously removed bolt. wheel. 25318 68582 Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 19: Monitor Installation
Index Preparation and Setup Monitor Installation Install your planter monitor using the instructions in the monitor manual. Refer monitor manual operating instructions. For Tellus monitor installation and information, a USB thumbdrive is available. Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 20: Operation
Fold the wings (page 16). Set fertilizer rate, if required. See the Material Turn on lights for transport. Rate manual. Check monitor and observe any diagnostic messages. Check chain tension. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 21: Transport Locks
2. When all cylinders are fully extended, briefly field turns and during channel lock reverse (retract) the control to lower the planter installation. Use channel locks at all other 1/2 inch (13 mm). times. Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 22: Unfolding And Folding Without Irc
5. Raise the planter. 2. Put the tractor in park and/or set the park brake. 6. If markers are installed, set the marker valve to 3. Lower the planter. UP - FOLD ON. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 23: Irc Unfolding And Folding
2. Make sure markers, if installed, are fully folded. 3. Put the tractor in park and/or set the park brake. 4. On the WORK SCREEN, press the Home softkey. 5. Press the FOLD SEQUENCE softkey. Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
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11. Rephase the fold cylinders by moving and holding the lever for fold in the fold direction (typically extend) for 30 seconds. 12. With the planter still in full lift, remove the lock channels. 13. Lower the planter. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 25: Folding
FOLD softkey will turn back to grey. Press the Home softkey. 7 . Press the FOLD SEQUENCE softkey. 12. On the Home screen, press the WORK SCREEN softkey. 8. Under Fold Steps, press the FOLD softkey. Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 26: Tongue Stop Adjustment
2. Loosen the nut (1) on the height switch. 3. Rotate the switch until the spring actuator (2) touches the cylinder pin (3). 4. Rotate the switch in until it clicks. Tighten the nuts to secure the bracket. 71153 Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 27: Air System Operation
Dry fertilizer fan operation - a manually-adjusted butterfly valve (2) is provided at the fan outlet. See page 25 for butterfly valve adjustment. 68688 Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
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Do not operate in the ground with the fan shut off, or with insufficient air pressure. The meters will completely fill with seed. Meter clean-out may be required to resume normal operation. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 29: Fan Hydraulics
Fan speed can change as oil heats to operating If desired pressure cannot be reached, the fan may temperature. Check meter pressurization more often be running backwards. Reverse the inlet/return lines during early operations. at the hitch. Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 30: Fan Adjustment
Be sure to rule out other causes, such as incorrect by cells with double seed. A meter pressurization meter disks, before adjusting meter pressurization to adjustment may correct either condition. reduce doubles. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 31: Alternate Skip/Doubles Check
Note the pressure where skips begin. mounting bolts are secured. Make sure the 3. Restore the pressure to the initial value at step 1. hopper discharge opening is aligned with the seed inlet tube. Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 32: Seed Lubricants
4 bushels or units) of seed. For milo, cotton, and sunflowers, double the 68908 application to 335 ml per 100 liter (one cup, or more, per 2 bushels or units) of seed. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 33: Seed Disk Installation
The clamp will seat into the seed disk hub (2). With a new meter or new brushes, force the disk into the brushes to position the seed meter clamp. The brushes will be trained during initial rotations. Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 34: Seed Inlet Gate Adjustment
The seed rate charts include suggested initial gate settings. Refine these settings based on experience |||| Large corn, heavily treated corn and the slope of the seed pool at the bottom of the Wide open - clean-out seed disk. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 35: Seed Pool Slopes
Remove the debris from the meter to eliminate the risk of an object lodging in a seed pocket and causing skips. 68650B Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 36: Seed Meter Operation
Speed calibration must be done before first use. After that, calibration recommended periodically, particularly if soil conditions change. See the Material Rate manual and the monitor manual for details. If any rows are unused, use the blank disks. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 37: Check Planting Rate
6. Reroute the chain and tighten the idler. region-specific. Consult your Great Plains dealer. Unit mount coulter (8) - Optional unit mount coulters cut remaining trash and begin opening the seed furrow. Working depth is set by row depth and a... -
Page 38: Row Unit Down Pressure
2. Use 29 mm (1-1/8 inch) open end wrench or the reduced. wrench stored on the left row unit of the center frame. If using the supplied wrench, be sure the row unit is off the ground to fully relax the springs. 68591A Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 39: Opener Disks
Move the T-handle forward (A) for shallower planting. Move the T-handle back (B) or deeper planting. 27065 Cam Notch Pounds Kilograms out of notch Lock-up and maintenance 68907A tip of cam Do not use Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 40: Disk Contact Adjustment
5. To reduce the spacing between disks, move one spacer washer from the inside (3) to the outside (4) of the disk. contact within this area 22531 26128 6. Reassemble and check the disk contact. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 41: Depth Wheel Scrapers (Option)
Higher press wheel down pressures reduce the down force on the main row unit shank components, such as the openers. High press wheel settings may require an increase in overall row unit down pressure. 22525 Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 42: Down Pressure
4. Turn the hex head cam (4) under the bolt (2), and move the required amount. 5. Tighten both bolts. 68641A Increased press wheel spring force may require increased row unit down force to maintain depth. 25277 Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 43: Unit Mount Coulters
See “Press Depth of coulter blade relative Hole Number Wheel Adjustments” on page 35. to opener blade 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) above opener 1/2 inch (3 mm) below opener 1/2 inch (13 mm) below opener Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 44: Seed Firmer
Equipment Damage Risk Do not run the pump when dry. Remove the pump drive chain if not applying fertilizer. Air rapidly corrodes the pump. When not pumping, fill the pump with clean water or RV antifreeze. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 45: Tank Loading Preparation
See the Material Rate manual for rate setting details. Set the fertilizer drive sprockets and piston pump rate adjuster according to the rate charts. Install the recommended size orifice plate at each active drop line (see Material Rate manual). Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 46: Tank Loading Procedure
5. Open the supply valve (if any) and check for 12. If loading fertilizer before transporting, close each leaks. tank valve. 6. Tell the observer to monitor the tank fill level. 13. Open the pump valve. Close Open 68688 Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 47: Tank Hatch Loading
8. Pull forward until the fertilizer gauge registers ahead of the pump. back-pressure from the boom. Great Plains recommends checking with your local 9. Open the seed meter gates. agronomist, as soil conditions vary. Conditions in 10. Monitor the fertilizer gauge. Make relief valve your area may need less or more fertilizer than is adjustments as necessary. -
Page 48: Vantage I Liquid Fertilizer Coulters
2.5 cm (1 inch) below ground level. Loosen the two closed. hex flange nuts (6) and slide tine arm up or down as b. Secure all the latches. needed. Tighten the hex flange nuts after adjusting. 71241 71230 Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 49: Dry Fertilizer Operation
Agricultural chemicals can be extremely hazardous. Great Plains recommends checking with your local agronomist before setting the rate, as soil conditions vary. See the Material Rate manual for dry fertilizer calibration and rates. -
Page 50: Dry Fertilizer Coulters
Electrocution Hazard Machine is not grounded. To prevent serious injury or death, keep clear of overhead power lines when transporting, folding, unfolding, or operating all planter components. higher voltages, electrocution can occur without direct contact. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 51: Tighten The Bolts
3. After adjusting the folding speed, tighten the jam nut on the adjustment screw to hold the settings. 11757 Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 52: Marker Operation
If any seed is in the hoppers or delivery hoses, close the seed inlet gates at the seed meters. Check that tires are properly inflated. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 53: Storage
When cleaning the planter, to avoid damage to IRC components, do not powerwash on or around these components. 9. Lubricate all points listed in “Lubrication” beginning on page 59. 10. Apply grease to exposed cylinder rods to prevent rust. Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 54: Maintenance
Lubricate areas listed under Lubrication” beginning on page 59. Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety decals by obtaining new decals from your Great Plains dealer. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 55: Hydraulic Maintenance
Excess torque causes leaks. seconds after the planter reaches full elevation, or until all cylinders are fully retracted. 2. When cylinders fully retracted, momentarily reverse (extend) the control to lower the planter 1/2 inch. Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 56: Bleed Marker Hydraulics
A length of 1-3/8 inch (3.49 cm) ID hose (2) A worm drive clamp (3) with a working diameter of 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch. A hacksaw with a fine-toothed blade Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 57: Alternate Meter Clean-Out
Washing brushes is not recommended and may cause matting. Do not scrape the brushes with sharp instruments. The first indications of excess brush wear or damage are normally observed on the seed monitor or in air system operation Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 58: Seed Meter Brush Replacement
2. Remove the tufted brush assembly (2), and replace with a new assembly. 3. Insert the bolts and start the nuts. Carefully 68647A tighten each nut just until there is no play under the screw heads. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... - Page 59 (2) back in place. 68647B Knockout Brush Replacement 1. Remove the knockout brush (1) from the seed meter rain cover. 2. Position the new knockout brush under tabs (2) and snap in place. 68647A 68912 Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20...
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Page 60: Seed Disk Maintenance
Otherwise, store on edge (not leaning), or stacked horizontally on a spindle, to eliminate any risk of warps. Any seed residue on disks may attract pests. Fully enclose dry disks to prevent rodent damage. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 61: Disk Spreaders And Scrapers
3. When reinstalling disk blades, put two shim washers (4) between the bearing and shank on each blade. Tighten the bolts. You may need fewer inside shim washers on worn disks. 31047 Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 62: Chain Maintenance
3/8 x 4 inch Grade 5 shear bolt. If the shear bolt Long chains over 91 cm (36 in) 2.1 cm/m (1/4 in/ft) breaks, replace with Great Plains part number Vertical short chains 2.1 cm/m (1/4 in/ft) 802-223C or equivalent. -
Page 63: Marker Disk Lubrication
Suspension fertilizers can clog Higher quality liquid fertilizers may require less system components in storage. frequent cleaning. Disassemble and clean the strainer before storage to prevent caking. Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 64: Dry Fertilizer Clean-Out
7 . Pump until the tank is just empty which will leave some fluid in the strainer. 8. Open the supply line above the pump inlet. Add RV antifreeze and operate the pump until it is filled. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 65: Lubrication
Repack two bearings on each wheel. Seasonal 68169 Vantage I Coulter Hubs Apply grease to one grease fitting on each coulter 71157 until grease emerges. Marker Disk Hub Bearings Repack two bearings on each marker. 71239 Seasonal 20332 Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 66: Hydraulic Diagrams
PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance Hydraulic Diagrams Lift Hydraulics 68745A Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 67: Irc Lift Hydraulics
PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance IRC Lift Hydraulics 68749B Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 68: Fold/Marker Hydraulics With Dry Fertilizer
PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance Fold/Marker Hydraulics with Dry Fertilizer 68731B (1) Marker cylinder (2) Fold cylinder Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 69: Fold/Marker Hydraulics With Liquid Fertilizer
PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance Fold/Marker Hydraulics with Liquid Fertilizer 71352B (1) Marker cylinder (2) Fold cylinder Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 70: Fold Hydraulics With Dry Fertilizer
PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance Fold Hydraulics with Dry Fertilizer 71201C Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 71: Fold Hydraulics With Liquid Fertilizer
PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance Fold Hydraulics with Liquid Fertilizer 71353B Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 72: Fan Hydraulics
PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance Fan Hydraulics 71224A Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 73: Troubleshooting
3. Is the population on the monitor If slightly under, see “Seed Population Too Low” on page 71. If close to the target population? slightly over, see “Seed Population Too High” on page 73. Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 74: Seed Pool Troubleshooting
2. Check the seed 3. Resume planting. and inspect. pool for foreign 4. Check the seed matter. pool for foreign 3. Resume planting. matter. 5. Perform a one- row seed pool recovery. 6. Resume planting. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 75: Seed Pool Recovery
Turn the set screw (4) on the meter face until it reads zero from the tractor driver’s viewing position. Winter testing/maintenance advisory Gauge readings may be inaccurate or sluggish below 20° F. Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 76: Seed Population Troubleshooting
Incorrect speed calibration Perform speed calibration using the monitor manual. If not detected by the seed monitor, Lift planter, expose bottom of seed tube and clean out. Rows not planted check for plugged seed tube Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 77: Seed Population Too Low
Empty cells in seed disk due to rough Decrease field speed or increase the air pressure in the field conditions causing seeds to fall meter. from the disk Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... - Page 78 (low seed pool) Meter starvation due to bridging at Re-adjust for gate bridging (page 29). gate If the seed is treated, increase seed lubricant. Meter starvation due to blockage Clear blockage. above inlet Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20...
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Page 79: Seed Population Too High
Doubles due to incorrect disk for crop Use recommended disk for crop and seed size. or seed size Sticky seeds from excess seed Increase seed lubricant (page 26). treatment Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 80: Planter Troubleshooting
Use of incorrectly shaped tire for your Wedge shaped wheels work best on narrow spacings and conditions in wet conditions. Round edge wheels work best in wider row spacings and drier conditions. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 81: Liquid Fertilizer Troubleshooting
Fertilizer transmission in low range Change sprockets. See Material Rate manual. Low rate when high range was intended. Various possible pump issues Refer to the pump manual. Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 82: Dry Fertilizer Troubleshooting
Chain missing at one or more Check all chains. drive stages Hopper plugged Clean out any material clogging discharge port. No fertilizer flow, some Shaft disconnected Check couplers along final drive shaft. rows Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... - Page 83 High flow transmission sprockets selected actual rate and speed. Metering is higher at low speeds. Release height too high Lower release height. Fertilizer on surface Coulter depth too shallow Increase coulter depth (page 44). Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20...
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Page 84: Specifications
6.3 m (20 ft 8 in) Capacities Seed - 3 bu hopper 846 liter (24 bu) Seed - 1.6 bu hopper 451 liter (12.8 bu) Liquid Fertilizer 1136 liter (300 gal) Dry Fertilizer 1500 liter (53 cu ft) Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 85: Torque Value Chart
Tire warranty information is found online at the VF265/70R19.5 75 psi (517 kPa) 240 lb ft (325 Nm) manufacturer’s websites listed below. For assistance or information, contact your nearest authorized farm tire retailer. Manufacturer Website Firestone www.firestoneag.com Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 86: Options
0.048 in 1.17 mm Great Plains dealer. 832-057C 0.059 in 1.76 mm 832-055C 0.080 in 3.24 mm 832-059C 0.098 in 4.87 mm a. Sizes standard in many fertilizer bundles. Check your accessories before ordering. Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 87: Visagage Ii
711230A Description Part Number 71241 Vantage 1 Kit with Fluted Coulter 204-792A Vantage 1 Kit with Turbo Coulter 204-789A Description Part Number Dry Fertilizer Option 411-612A Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 88: Adjustable Dry Fertilizer Coulter
The system is factory installed, but can be ordered separately. 29124 Description Part Number Unit Mount Coulter Kit 204-788A 68608 Description Part Number Marker Option 411-604A Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 89: Inside Disk Scrapers
Order one part per wheel (2 per opener). Description Part Number 29227 4-inch Depth Wheel Scraper Kit 404-825A 8. Remove one or both opener disk blades to gain access to the opener frame (11). Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 90: Seed Meter Disks
Milo & Pelletized Sugar Beet, 130 Cell 817-800C Soybeans, 84 Cell (Medium) 817-798C Soybeans, 168 Cell (Large) 403-551D Sunflower, 60 Cell (Small) 837-234C Sunflower, 60 Cell (Medium) 837-235C Sunflower, 24 Cell (Large) 817-851C Wheat & Rice, 84 Cell (Volumetric) 817-867C Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 91: Assembly
3. Use the pins to secure the base ends of the fold cylinders (3) to the tongue. 25383 68724A 4. The hydraulic hoses should be attached to and through tongue. “Hydraulic Diagrams” beginning on page 60 for connecting the hoses. Great Plains | 411-633M | 2019/06/20... -
Page 92: Marker Installation
(12) and cotter pin. 5. Repeat step 1 through step 4 for the other marker. 71266A 8. Use the hydraulic diagram on page 61 to connect the hydraulic hoses to the marker cylinders and marker valve. 68726 Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20... -
Page 93: Warranty
Great Plains reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice. This warranty is not valid unless the unit is registered with Great Plains within 10 days from the date of the original purchase. - Page 94 PL5500 Planter Table of Contents Index Warranty Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20...
- Page 95 .......50 refill ..........29 hydraulics ........61 installation ........86 seed pool ........22 folding ..........16 shear bolt ........56 slope ..........29 IRC ..........19 speed .......... 45 troubleshooting ......68 furrow check ........25 valve ........16 Great Plains 411-633M 2019/06/20...
- Page 96 ..........15 speed ..........5 tufted brushes ......22 unfolding ..........16 IRC ..........17 unit mount coulter ......31 Vantage I coulter ........81 waste disposal ........5 wheel adjustment .......12 wheel bearings ........59 wing hook ......17 Great Plains | 411-633M | 06/20/20192019/06/20...
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- Page 98 Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...
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