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Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Operator Manual NTA607HD or NTA2007HD 6m/20ft No-Till Heavy Duty Air Drill Manufacturing, Inc. www.greatplainsmfg.com Read this 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!
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.
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.
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NTA607HD Export Models ........146 Maintenance and Lubrication ......... 106 NTA2007HD North America Models...... 147 Maintenance Lift Lock ..........107 Dimensions (Transport) NTA607HD Export Model .. 148 Maintenance Lift Unlock......... 107 Tire Inflation Chart ............. 149 Hopper Strap Maintenance ........108 Hydraulic Connectors and Torque......
NTA607/2007HD Contents Index Important Safety Information Look for Safety Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that fol- lows it.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Wear Protective Equipment Wear protective clothing and equipment. Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid loose-fitting clothing. Because prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hear- ing impairment or hearing loss, wear suitable hearing pro- tection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Handle Chemicals Properly Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and property. Do not use liquid seed treatments with the NTA607/2007HD drill. Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Tire Safety Tire changing can be dangerous and should be per- formed by trained personnel using correct tools and equipment. When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough for you to stand to one side–not in front of or over tire assembly.
Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Practice Safe Maintenance Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools and equipment. Refer to this manual. For brake work, see specific safety information beginning on page 120. Work in a clean, dry area.
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Keep lights in operating condition. Keep all safety decals clean and legible. Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for proper decal placement. When ordering new parts or components, also request cor- responding safety decals.
Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Reflectors: Fluorescent Panels NTA607HD: 833-398C NTA2007HD: 833-398C One each side, cart front One each side, cart front frame, one each side, rear frame; caster light bar; 2 panels total 4 panels total...
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Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Reflectors: Daytime NTA607HD: 838-267C NTA2007HD: 838-267C On rear face of reflector On rear face of lift assist support tube near lights frame tool bar (inside of Reds); (below Reds); 2 total 2 total See “Transport Safety Information”...
Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Transport: Speed NTA607HD: 848-398C NTA2007HD: 818-188C WARNING EXCESSIVE SPEED HAZARD To Prevent Serious Injury or Death: Do Not exceed 20 mph maximum transport speed. Loss of vehicle control and/or machine can result.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Danger: Do Not Ride NTA607HD: 848-511C NTA2007HD: 848-583C On each side of cart side frame at ladder top; 2 total Null4: 31287 Null4: Danger: Crush (Marker Option) NTA607HD: 848-513C NTA2007HD: 848-581C On wing tip outside faces, preset only if markers are installed;...
Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Danger: Hitch Crushing NTA607HD: 848-523C NTA2007HD: 818-624C On outside rear faces of cart frame, above tires; 2 total See “Unfolding and Folding” on page 30. Null4: 31175 See “Lowering and Raising Air Drill” on page 35.
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Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Danger: Chemicals (Option) Null4: 31124 NTA607HD: 848-529C NTA2007HD: 818-323C on tank cradles, preset only if liquid fertilizer system installed; 0 or 2 total See “Loading Liquid Fertilizer (Option)” on page 50. Null4: Danger: Wing Crushing...
Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Warning: Fan Hazard Null4: 31234 NTA607HD: 838-508C NTA2007HD: 818-632C On front face of tongue cross-tube near fan; one total See “Fan Safety Information” on page 56. Null4: Warning: Moving Chain NTA607HD: 838-509C...
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Warning: Pinch Point NTA607HD: 848-514C NTA2007HD: 848-582C On front face of wing pivot links, on outside faces of rear parallel arms; 4 total See “Unfolding and Folding” on page 30. Null4: 31281 Null4:...
Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Warning: Moving Gears NTA607HD: 848-522C NTA2007HD: 848-576C On bottom of hoppers above final Range gears; 1 or 2 total Null4: 31371 See “Seed Meter Final Drive Range” on page 71. Null4:...
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Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Warning: Hand Pinch NTA607HD: 848-531C NTA2007HD: 818-798C On gearbox mounting plate near adjuster crank, on top outside face of cart-implement link arms; 3 or 4 total See “Setting Material Rates” on page 65.
Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Caution: Tire Pressure and Torque NTA607HD: 848-497C NTA2007HD: 838-092C CAUTION To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage from Improper Tire Inflation or Torquing of Wheel Bolts: Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 60 psi.
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Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Caution: Tires Not A Step NTA607HD: 838-507C NTA2007HD: 818-398C On rear face of lift assist frame tool bar above casters, rear face of cart frame near transport tires, on gauge wheel arms above tires;...
NTA607/2007HD Contents Index Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. Your 6m/20ft No-Till Heavy Duty Air 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 satis- factory use from the machine.
Record your NTA607/2007HD Drill model and serial number here for quick reference: Model Number:__________________________ Serial Number: __________________________ Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisfied with Null4: your new machine. If you do not understand any part of Figure 2...
NTA607/2007HD Contents Index Preparation and Setup This section helps you prepare your tractor and NTA607/ 2007HD Drill for use, and covers seasonal tasks, and task when the tractor/air drill configuration changes. Before using the NTA607/2007HD Drill in the field, you must hitch the air drill to a suitable tractor, inspect sys- tems and level the air drill.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hitching Tractor to Air Drill Crushing Hazard: You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed between the tractor and air drill. Do not stand or place any part of your body between air drill and moving tractor. Stop tractor engine and set tractor parking brake before attaching cables and hoses.
Only trained personnel should work on system hydraulics! 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.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Brake Hookup (Option) Two air drill braking (trailer braking) systems are avail- able: • Dual-line air system (Figure 6) with independent cable- operated parking brake (Figure 8), and • Single-line hydraulic (Figure 7) with independent cable-operated parking brake (Figure 8).
Braking Hazard: Do not use the NTA607HD with a “single-line” air brake sys- tem. This drill is designed for transport speeds that require an air brake system to be “dual-line”. A single-line tractor sys- tem cannot charge the tank that powers the drill brakes.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Electrical Hookup Refer to Figure 12 Make sure tractor is shut down with accessory power off before making connections. 18. Mate lighting connector to tractor outlet. 19. Mate monitor connector to tractor harness.
Contents Index Preparation and Setup Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Checking Air Drill Height The air drill is designed to operate with all sections of the main tool bar nominally: 65cm (25 in) above the planting surface, at a planting depth of: ...
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Always operate farm machinery with safety in mind. Pre-Start Checklist Perform the following steps before transporting the NTA607HD or NTA2007HD air drill to the field. Null4: 31131 High Pressure Fluid Hazard: Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Unfolding and Folding Unfold/Fold: Safety Information Overhead crushing hazard: Unfold and fold implement only if fold hydraulics are bled free of air and fully charged with hydraulic oil. Keep away and keep others away when unfolding or folding.
Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Unfold: Summary of Steps These steps presume a drill raised and folded for trans- port, such as at initial delivery. Follow the detailed instructions in step 1 through step 7, beginning on this page, until this is a familiar operation.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Unfold: Fully Raise Drill Note: Gauge wheel cylinder locks are provided for main- tenance, but are not used in typical storage or transport. Normally, they are not installed at this time, and do not need to be removed for lowering.
Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fold: Summary of Steps Fold the air drill for moves between fields, transport over public roads, parking and storage. Follow the detailed instructions in step 1 through step 12 until this is a familiar operation.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fold: Insert Lock Pins Refer to Figure 23 9. At each wing, remove the wing lock pin from the storage loop, and secure it in the lock lugs Null4: Figure 23 31152 Insert Wing Lock Pin...
Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Lowering and Raising Air Drill Lowering/Raising Safety Information Crushing Hazard During Lowering: Stay clear of wings and openers during lowering and raising. Wings are extremely heavy and are driven down with hydraulic pressure.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Lowering Refer to Figure 26 1. Check that maintenance lock channels are not installed on gauge wheel lift cylinders. 2. Check that center section lift lock is disengaged. If not: • If lock cylinder is extended, check that the fan...
Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Raising Equipment Damage Risk: Equipment Damage Risk: Raise the implement for folding and unfolding. If lowered, On tractors with electronic timer controls for hydraulic cir- inside wing openers drag or dig sideways during fold/unfold, cuits, lift timers must be set to no more than 2 seconds longer and damage is likely.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Transporting the Air Drill Transport Safety Information Inadequate Tractor Hazard: Tractor must weight at least 67% of the drill as towed. Ensure that the towing vehicle is adequate for the task. Using an inad- equate tow vehicle is extremely unsafe, and can result in loss of control, serious injury and death.
Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Tractor Requirements The figures in the table below represent a limited number Null4: 31153 of configurations. The weight of your air drill can vary by hundreds of kilograms, even if it is the same base model, due to installed options and/or aftermarket equipment.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Brake Operation (option) Cart wheel brakes are optional. There are brake shoe pairs on each of the two cart wheels. The shoe pairs are operated by two independent systems: 1. The “service” or “trailer brake” system is controlled by the tractor.
Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Service Brake Operation Null4: Tractor Typical Trailer Record How If optional brakes are installed and connected, the Braking- Brake Port Your Tractor hydraulic/hydraulic or air/hydraulic systems automatically Related Event Response Operates work in conjunction with the tractor’s own brakes.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Ladder Operations Ladders are provided on the left and right ends of the cart walkboard for material loading and routine lid/hopper maintenance. These ladders pivots vertically, and are held in the raised position by a spring-loaded pin.
Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hopper and Tank Lid Operations Hopper Lid Operation begin on this page. Tank Lid Operation begins on page 45. Related Topics “Loading Materials” on page 47 “Unloading Materials” on page 110 “Material Clean-Outs” on page 111...
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hopper Lid Opening Refer to Figure 36 1. Lift handle Refer to Figure 36 and Figure 37 2. Swing handle out until hook releases from U-bolt shackle 3. Move hook clear of U-bolt and re-close handle.
Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Tank Lid Operation Liquid fertilizer is customarily loaded from below the tank via the quick-fill inlet, but may also be loaded from above with the lid removed. Do not open the lid while a quick-fill operation is already in progress.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Meter Doors Refer to Figure 39 and Figure 40 Each meter box has two distinct access doors on the bot- tom: • On the air outlet (rear) side: Clean-Out (for emptying hopper) •...
Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Loading Materials 1. Take appropriate precautions for handling materials. Whether using auger or hand-loading, dust is likely. Review Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). 2. Review hopper lid safety information on page 43.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Loading Seed or Dry Fertilizer Loading: Use a Tractor 5. Securely hitch drill to a tractor with adequate weight and power. Park drill on solid, level ground. See Variable Hitch Load: Tractor Requirements, “Specifications and Capaci- Loading materials increases the hitch load.
Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Loading: Air-Out System Refer to Figure 42 7. At each empty hopper to be loaded, if meter box Material Mis-Application Risk: clean-out door or calibration was completely closed, Before filling the drill for the first time, and at the beginning of open it.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Loading Liquid Fertilizer (Option) Agricultural Chemical Hazards: Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Wear proper protective equip- ment as required by chemical manufacturer. Avoid prolonged breathing of chemical fumes. Wear respirator as required by chemical manufacturer.
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Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Tank Loading: Quick-Fill Complete step 1 through step 7 on page 50. 8. Check that tank lids are secure. 9. Connect the source supply line to the quick-fill inlet 10. Open any shut-off valve at the source outlet line.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Calibration Crank, Bag and Scale Refer to Figure 46 Under the right end of the walkboard, the drill includes a calibration crank , calibration bag, and digital scale. The bag and scale are stored in a compartment , held closed by the crank.
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Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Refer to Figure 48 5. Lower the meter chute. Push the latch back (toward cart center). Pull the outside end of the chute to the outside and down. 6. Open calibration door (front door, at air inlet side) on meter(s) being calibrated.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Air System Operation Null4: Figure 51 31324 Single-Hopper Air System Null4.aac: Null4: Figure 52 31325 Dual-Hopper (Double-Shoot) Air System Null4: Contents Index 166-283M 04/09/2019...
Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Air Systems Overview 1 Hydraulic Fan 8 Hopper Pressure Sensor 15 Distribution Tower 2 Fan RPM Sensor 9 Seed Meter 16 Blockage Sensor 3 Diverter Vane 10 Flute Shaft 17 Secondary Seed Hose...
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fan Operation Fan Safety Information Rotating Fan Blade Hazard: Do not operate fan with guard screen removed. Fan acceler- ates instantly and with high torque. Body parts and clothing can be drawn into fan, resulting in death or serious injury.
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Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fan General Information The hydraulic fan supplies the air stream that carries materials from the meters, through the primary hoses to the towers, then to the secondary hoses to the rows. The fan needs to be running in the correct direction, and within a narrow speed range, to reliably deliver material at your calibrated rates.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fan Field Operation 1. Unfold the implement (page 30). 2. Set the Fan/Fold circuit lever to neutral. Refer to Figure 54 3. Set the fan shut-off valve to ON/open. 4. With the tractor engine at low rpm, slowly Extend the lever for the Fan/Fold circuit.
Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Safety Information Electrocution Hazard / Machine Damage Risk: Never fold implement with a marker extended. Never extend a marker with implement folded. Operate markers only with drill completely unfolded. A marker extended when folded is a major overhead electrocution hazard, overhead clearance haz- ard, and may damage drill systems.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Field Operations Final Field Checklists Use the following tables to develop a final checklist for Additional or fewer steps may be necessary depending your tractor/air drill configuration. on tractor features, air drill options and planting accesso- ries.
Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Field Operation Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 29 and “Final Field Checklists” on page 60. Equipment Damage Risk: On a new drill, check and adjust hopper strap tension before and after each material load on the first day, then daily there- after.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Parking Follow these steps when parking the drill for periods of less than 36 hours. For longer periods, see Storage, the next topic. 1. Position the drill on firm, level ground. 2. To reduce tongue weight, raise, fold and lock imple- ment (page 35 and page 30).
Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Storage Store the drill where children do not play. If possible, store inside for longer life. Unfolded Storage 1. Unload all material in hoppers. See “Unloading Materials” on page 110. See page 107 for details on maintenance lock.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Adjustments Adjustments Summary To get full performance from your NTA607/2007HD drill, Even if your planting conditions rarely change, some of you need an understanding of all component operations, these items need periodic adjustment due to normal and many provide adjustments for optimal field results.
Check Flute Shaft Configuration Null4: Figure 58 26440 For some unusual rate applications, Great Plains offers Flute Stars and Filler optional meter flute shafts (page 143) that can increase rates to 150% or 200% of factory standard. Refer to Figure 58 (which depicts a single flute “star”...
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Find Your Chart and Rate Standard “2 star” rates are in the main section of the Seed Rate manual. “3 star” and “4 star” rates are in the Appendix. If you are planning to operate both hoppers, perform the setup steps separately for each hopper, as the configura- tions (including stars) may be completely different.
Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Monitor Material Configuration ® ® The DICKEY-john IntelliAG monitor reads meter shaft 25421 speeds and can report kg/ha (or pounds/acre) planted. The standard drill operates in GRAN SEED MONITOR and GRAN FERT MONITOR modes (described starting on this page).
“Channel Width” - is your Implement Width (swath) in inches (cm). Precise row/swath data is found on page 146 (for NTA607HD) and page 147 (NTA2007HD). If the monitor inputs are correctly entered, the monitor is a handy tool for fine tuning the variable rate gearbox set- ting.
Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Create a Controlled Material Example Non-Preset Material Setup: Re-define at least one material. Otherwise, create at 1-16 CH Wheat HRW Comment least one material. Some key steps: Per meter 1. Type must be set to GRAN SEED CONTROL or...
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Actuator Channel Setup 1. Assign material. Example Channel Setup: 2. Type must be set to GRAN SEED CONTROL or Parameter Value Comment GRAN FERT CONTROL. Per meter 3. Check that other setting are as Required, and reflect...
Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Meter Rate Adjustment Seed rate is determined by: The Seed Rate Manual charts are based on cleaned untreated seed of average size and test weight. Many • Flute shafts (covered on page 65):...
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Setting Variable Rate Gearbox Refer to Figure 61 The variable rate gearbox lets you infinitely vary meter drive speed to attain a wide range of seeding rates. The ratio of gearbox input speed to output speed is controlled by the position of a gearbox control arm.
Rate chart is based on a representative granular tomary units. fertilizer. Seeding Example; Calibration Targets: Great Plains recommends calibrating for the exact mate- Drill: NTA607HD-4006 rials you intend to apply. Calibration determines two very Crop: Wheat important settings for achieving accurate rates: Flutes: 2 Stars •...
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Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 5. Set Range (page 71): Set the Final Drive Range gears per the seed chart or dry fertilizer chart. 6. Load material (page 47): Make sure there is enough material in the hopper(s) for at least hectare (or ...
Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Calibration for Manual Gearbox Note: For drills with Variable Rate Kit installed, continue at “Variable Rate (Servo) Calibration” on page 78. Machine Damage / Invalid Results Risks: Complete step 1 through step 13 beginning on page 73.
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Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 21. Wipe all the material off the flanges around the meter doors, on the chute, and capture that material in the Manual Seeding Example; Net Weight (step 23): calibration bag. TotalWeight is 20.96 kg 22.
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Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Null4: 163.7 183.5 78794 Metric Example: Initial Variable 169.0 189.4 78916 Rate Gearbox 174.3 195.4 79050 Setting: 62 179.6 201.3 79197 TargetRate 185.0 207.4 79357 190 4 213 4 79532 Null4: Null4: 28. Determine the amount of rate change for each...
Example Pointing to a specific value is not required, but it # Meter Example needs to be in the range 30 to 95. Great Plains rec- Revs ommends using a scale setting that is close to your expected target rate.
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Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 37. Wipe all the material off the flanges around the meter Servo Seeding Example; Net Weight (step 39): doors, on the chute, and capture that material in the TotalWeight is 20.96 kg calibration bag.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Planting Depth Adjustments Planting depth is affected by several adjustments, sum- marized here: Refer to Figure 65 1. Soil Conditions: Changes in field conditions can require changes to several of the adjustments below.
Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Adjusting Tool Bar Height Refer to Figure 66 See “Heights and Leveling” on page 26 for how to check tool bar height. To change the tool bar height, add or remove master lift cylinder rod spacers , in the com- binations shown in the chart at the bottom of this page.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Air System Adjustments Air System Settings There are two adjustments for the air system: Fan RPM Limits 1. Fan rpm (this page), Minimum Maximum which controls manifold air pressure, hopper air 2000 rpm 4500 rpm pressure, and material delivery velocity.
Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Adjusting Fan Speed Fan Speed Tips Start with the rpm settings in the table on page 82. Adjust for your situation. • Higher fan speeds improve seed distribution, but high fan speeds also increase the chance of seed damage Start with flow on low setting.
Note: If applying a single material on a single-shoot drill, toward the side where reduced flow is desired, and Great Plains recommends loading the material away from the side where increased flow is desired. into both hoppers and using half rate (see Seed Rate manual for details).
Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Weight Transfer Adjustments Weight Transfer Safety Information Crushing Hazards: This adjustment requires working near the unfolded and lowered drill with the hydraulic system active. Assign two people to this task, one in the tractor cab, ready to shut the tractor down on hand signal from adjuster or any unplanned event.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Weight Transfer Bypass Valve Adjustment The weight transfer bypass valve must be adjusted before adjusting the weight transfer circuit. Refer to Figure 70 A bypass valve is plumbed into the weight transfer circuit. Tractors with load-sensing, closed-center hydraulics require this bypass valve to protect the tractor hydraulic system.
Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Refer to Figure 71 6. Adjust both weight transfer circuits so gauges are at 1800 psi. 7. While watching gauges on drill, slowly turn knob on bypass valve counterclockwise. Adjust bypass valve just until needles on gauges begin to move down from 1800 psi.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Weight Transfer Preparation The weight transfer bypass valve must be adjusted before adjusting the weight transfer circuit. 1. Hitch drill to suitable tractor (page 22). Hydraulic power must be available for this adjustment.
Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Frame-Mounted Coulters Frame-mounted coulters are used “in row” and not “zone”. They are intended to prepare the soil directly ahead of the seed furrow. The factory suggested default setting, with new coulter blades, at: ...
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Frame-Mounted Coulter Force In normal operation at target running depth, the spring is at full extension or only slightly compressed. It com- presses briefly as obstructions and denser soil are encountered. Coulter springs are set to 181 kg (400 lbs). In normal operation at target running depth, the spring is at full extension.
Refer to Figure 77 (which depicts a row unit fully populated with all optional accessories supported for use with the NTA607HD or NTA2007HD) From front to back, a Great Plains 07HD Series row unit can include the following capabilities (some optional): 1. Frame-Mount Coulter: optional See “Frame-Mounted Coulter Adjustments”...
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Row Unit Spring Adjustment Row unit springs normally require no adjustment. The factory setting for the row unit springs is: Spring length 32.4 cm (12 Assembly length 56.2 cm (22 In some unusual conditions, rows in tire tracks may need to be set heavier.
Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Adjusting Disk Contact Sharp Object Hazard: Use caution when making adjustments in this area. Row unit disk blades may be sharp. Refer to Figure 80 1. Unfold implement. Configure implement for mainte- nance lift lock (page 107).
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Seed Firmer Adjustments 07HD Series row units include a seed flap, and accept one of two optional seed firmers. The seed flap requires no adjustment, but may need to be replaced if worn (page 133), and may need to be shortened if an optional seed firmer is added after initial delivery.
Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fertilizer Tube Adjustment Refer to Figure 84 On a double-shoot drill, deeper dry fertilizer placement may be achieved by rotating the fertilizer tube to face forward. This orientation is suggested only if the seed firmer is a seed flap .
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Adjustments Review “Marker Safety Information” on page 59 before adjusting markers. There are four operating adjustments for markers: • Marker Extension: (page 97) Once set for a specific row spacing, this only needs periodic checking to ensure the clamp is secure.
Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Extension Adjustment At delivery, marker extension is typically still set for ship- ment (arm fully retracted), and needs to be set. Marker extension needs to be checked periodically thereafter, and needs to be checked and adjusted when: •...
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Speed There is one adjustment screw for unfolding speed and one for folding speed . You can identify adjustment screws by markings stamped in valve body. The screw marked “Raise” controls the folding speed. The screw marked “Lower”...
NTA607/2007HD Contents Index Troubleshooting See also: “Lift Lock Troubleshooting” on page 102, “Brake Troubleshooting (Option)” on page 103 and ® “Troubleshooting and Alarms” topic in DICKEY-john Air Cart Control manual. General Troubleshooting Problem Causes Solutions No material flow Tire problems at contact drive Check transport and contact tire sizes and (all rows) inflation (page 149).
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Problem Causes Solutions Planting too little Incorrect seed rate, meter flutes, rate range Check seed rate information beginning on (all rows) or gearbox setting. page 65. Excessive field speed. Excessive field Reduce field speed.
Contents Index Troubleshooting Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Problem Causes Solutions Planting too much Dividers damaged or missing in towers. Disassemble tower turrets. Replaced dam- (some rows) aged or worn parts. Worn/damaged flute “stars” in meter. Inspect empty meter from above. Remove meter from below and repair.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Problem Causes Solutions Front of openers drop- Coulters set too deep Raise opener frame (page 81). ping too low in hard or minimum-till condi- tions Pressure gauges show Hydraulic hoses not routed correctly...
Contents Index Troubleshooting Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Brake Troubleshooting (Option) Problem Causes Solutions Smoke or odd burning Overheated brakes, typically on long steep Stop immediately. Wait for brakes to cool odor from axle area hills completely. Moderate downhill speed by using lower gear and frequent full stops.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Problem Causes Solutions Drill pulling to one side Parking brakes partially or fully engaged on Release parking brakes on both sides prior that side to movement. See “Dragging brake” topic. Check “wheel lockup” causes before flat spots develop on tires.
Contents Index Troubleshooting Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Magnehelic® Gauge Troubleshooting If a Magnehelic® gauge does not read zero with the fan off, inspect the gauge, and re-zero as needed. Problem Cause Solution Non-zero Zero drift Re-zero per instruc- with fan off...
4. Check for air leaks at lids, doors, seals, caps and hose connections. 5. Inflate tires as specified on “Tire Inflation Chart” on page 149. 6. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. “Safety Decals” on page 6. Contents Index 166-283M...
Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Maintenance Lift Lock Crush and Pinch Hazards; Equipment Damage Risk: Do not rely on hydraulics to hold the implement at lift. Use the maintenance lift locks provided. Unlocked lift cylinders settle over time.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hopper Strap Maintenance Refer to Figure 94 A new drill requires frequent attention to the hopper straps, as the hoppers seat, and periodic attention there- after, due to continued hopper seating and strap stretch- ing.
Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fertilizer System Maintenance With proper attention to maintenance, end of day clean- Possible Chemical Hazard: out, end of season clean-out and winterization, you can Wear proper protective equipment as required by chemical substantially increase the life and reliability of your liquid supplier.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Unloading Materials Unloading Safety Information Unloading materials has the same risks as loading mate- rial. Review the advisories on page 47. 1. Raise implement (page 37) to ensure free operation of calibration crank. Fold is optional.
Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Material Clean-Outs For normal unloading of residual materials at completion of planting, see “Unloading Materials” on page 110. Review Regulations and Policies: The present section covers completely cleaning out hop- The steps at left apply when there are no specific clean-up per and air system, when residues need to be minimized.
Do not enter a hopper for any meter maintenance. material. Never enter a hopper without at least one trained and Depending on their use, the NTA607HD or NTA2007HD equipped attendant present. material hoppers may be or become “permit-required Never enter a hopper for any reason unless you fully com- confined spaces”...
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Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hopper entry may be necessary in some unusual circum- stances, such as: • hopper level or pressure sensor replacement; or, • removal of obstructions too difficult to pull out with the meter box removed and not susceptible to fishing or pumping out from the open lid.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Implement Lift Switch Adjustment Refer to Figure 99 and Figure 100 An implement lift switch on the drill turns seed meter- ing off when the implement is raised, by commanding linear motor to retract the ground drive arm. To adjust the switch activation height, first locate the lift switch on the implement (center section, right rear parallel arms).
, or • excess spring force at contact tire, check tire sizes and inflation (page 149). Use tire sizes specified by Great Plains, at recommended pressures. Do not attempt to compensate for worn, under-inflated or incorrect tires by adjusting spring tension.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hydraulic Maintenance To function properly, the hydraulic systems must be free of contaminants, free of air and fully charged with oil. Hydraulic Maintenance Safety Information High Pressure Fluid Hazard: Do not loosen (“crack”) fittings with a circuit engaged. With a circuit in Neutral or Float, crack hydraulic lines carefully.
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Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Bleeding Lift Hydraulics Move the drill to a hard surface area, so that the imple- ment cannot fully lower. If the systems have sufficient fluid for safe operation, prior to bleeding, perform an unfold (page 30). Leave the implement raised.
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Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Bleeding Fold/Lock/Down-Pressure Hydraulics If the systems have sufficient fluid for safe operation, prior to bleeding, perform an unfold (page 30) operation and a lower (page 35) operation. 1. Review safety advisories and operational advice on page 116, and on this page, before performing bleed.
Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. In-Line Filter If folding/unfolding times slow noticeably, check the in- line filter and clean if needed. The filter is located at the inlet port of each pressure valve (page 157). 1. Move drill to typical field conditions. Unfold drill (page 30).
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Brake Maintenance (Option) Brakes are self-adjusting, but there are several mainte- nance items: page 120 - Hand Brake Maintenance page 121 - Brake Line Charge and Bleed page 123 - Air Brake Filter Cleaning...
Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Brake Line Charge and Bleed Equipment Damage Risk: Never re-use brake fluid. It is hygroscopic (formulated to absorb water, which can damage system components if not removed). Dispose of brake fluid per supplier instructions.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Charge and Bleed System Refer to Figure 112 7. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid, grade: DOT3 / SAE J1703, or DOT4 / SAE J1704 / FMVSS 116, or DOT5.1 System capacity: less than 1 liter...
Null4.aac: anchors: table image Equipment Damage Risk: Handle the filter screen element very gently. Great Plains offers only complete replacement filters, and not screen elements. Note: The inside diameter of the screen is the inlet side.
Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Brake Drum and Liner Maintenance Great Plains recommends having brakes serviced by Procedures for Servicing Brakes trained and fully equipped brake technicians. • Service the removed brake assembly in a negative pressure enclosure. The enclosure should be equipped with a HEPA vacuum and worker arm sleeves.
If you are unable to confirm that you are removing and install- 1. Prior to commencing work, review the safety infor- ing Great Plains approved parts, you may have linings that mation on page 124. Have necessary safety equip- contain asbestos. Some aftermarket brake shoes may contain ment and tools on hand.
If no parts need replacing, skip to step 49. injury or property damage. Always re-assemble brakes with either the removed parts (if serviceable) or Great Plains parts Refer to Figure 121 as specified in the Parts Manual (166-283P).
35. If replacing one shoe set due to normal wear, Great Original and replacement brake shoes supplied or Plains recommends replacing all shoes on the cart. recommended by Great Plains have bonded lin- ings. They cannot be re-lined. Replace entire shoes, in pairs.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Install New Brake Shoes Refer to Figure 123 Brake shoe orientation is with square hold-down bolt hole on top, and “L”-shaped adjuster mount lugs facing away from spindle. 36. Engage bottom web notch of shoe with backing plate pivot bolt .
Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Brake Drum Maintenance Refer to Figure 125 46. Inspect the shoe surface (the inside rim). Normal Non-Asbestos Fibers and Metal Dust Hazards: appearance is dull gray, with no more than light scor- Wear a respirator equipped with a HEPA filter approved by ing and light wear.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Mounting Wheels 56. Position a wheel on the hub from which it was dis- mounted. Refer to Figure 127 57. Start all lug nuts by hand. Choose a bolt stud to des- ignate position #1.
Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Leveling Implement Refer to Figure 128 When fully raised, the opener tool bars of all three sec- tions should be at the same height. This measurement is most accurately made on a flat paved surface.
If the shear bolt breaks, replace it with an equivalent: -16x4-in. Grade 5 bolt (Great Plains part 802- 223C). If that size is not immediately available in your area, tem- porarily substitute an M10x10.0 Class 8.8 metric bolt.
Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Seed Flap Replacement Refer to Figure 132 To replace a seed flap , use a needle nose pliers or similar tool to grasp “T” top of flap. Pull upward to pull...
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance Intervals (operating hours) Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Inspection at which service oil lube spray lube grease lube is required Hopper Straps 0, 1, 10, 50 2 straps each hopper See “Hopper Strap Maintenance” on page 108 for inspection intervals and adjustment.
Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Cart-Implement Link 1 zerk at each arm tube end; 4 total. Service rear zerks from access ports under tubes. Null4: 31238 Null4: Rear Lower Parallel Arms 1 zerk at each arm tube end;...
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Rear Upper Parallel Arms Null4: 31259 1 zerk at each arm tube end; 4 total. Service front zerks from access ports under tubes. Null4: Coulter Pivots Multiple zerks per grease bank, 3 grease banks per implement;...
Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fertilizer Pump Crankshaft (Option) 1 breather/fill port plug 1 inspection port plug Lubrication: SAE 90 EP Gear Oil Amount: until oil visible at inspection port Refer to CDS-JohnBlue pump manual for pump mainte- nance.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Drive Chains (Single-Hopper) As Required 1 gearbox input chain, 1 gearbox output chain, 1 meter input chain; 3 chains total (see also Contact Drive Chains) Lubricant: multi-purpose spray lube Quantity: coat thoroughly Null4:...
Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Drive Chains (w/Liquid Fertilizer, Option) As Required 1 gearbox input chain, 1 pump input chain, 1 gearbox output chain, 1 meter input chain; 4 chains total (see also Contact Drive Chains)
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Caster Pivots 1 zerk each caster pivot; 2 zerks total Lubrication: multi-purpose grease Amount: until grease emerges Null4: 31239 Null4: Caster Brakes Seasonal One UHMW brake piston each caster; 2 total. Replace UHMW piston if its length is less than 3.2cm...
Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Gauge Wheel Bearings Seasonal 2 races each wheel, 2 wing gauge wheels, 2 rear caster gauge wheels; 8 races total Lubrication: bearing grease Amount: re-pack Note: These hubs are also provisioned with a grease zerk.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Meter Door Seals Null4: 31161 Seasonal 1 seal per door, 2 doors per meter; 2 or 4 seals per cart. Inspect seasonally. Inspect if air leaks are detected. Replace if missing, torn, permanently compressed, or otherwise damaged.
NTA607/2007HD Contents Index Options Variable Rate Kit The variable rate actuator kit places the material rate under the control of the seed monitor. This allows conve- nient rate setting and adjustment from the tractor cab, as well as GPS control of rates. The manual adjuster crank is de-coupled, and left in place.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Tramline Tramline kits configure one or more row units to cease seeding during specific bouts (passes), creating unplanted rows for transit of equipment post-emergence. Seed intended for an unplanted row is diverted to the neighboring row.
Contents Index Options Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Opener Disk Scraper Optional disk scrapers help clear any soil and debris not removed by the standard disk spreaders at the seed tube. Scrapers cannot be mounted if optional seed firm- ers are used. Scrapers are compatible with the standard seed flap.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Appendix A - Reference Information Specifications and Capacities NTA607HD Export Models NTA607HD-3275 NTA607HD-4006 Number of Openers Row Spacing (Nominal) 19.1 cm (7.5 inches) 15.2 cm (6.0 inches) Wing Flex Standard: 10° Down; Unlimited Up Standard: 10°...
Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. NTA2007HD North America Models NTA2007HD-3275 NTA2007HD-4006 Number of Openers Row Spacing (Nominal) 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) 15 cm (6.0 inches) Wing Flex Standard: 10° Down; Unlimited Up Standard: 10° Down; Unlimited Up Limited: 2.5°...
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Dimensions (Transport) NTA607HD Export Model 119.61in (303.81cm) 188.44in (478.64cm) Transport Clearance 11.70in (29.72cm) 370.48in (941.10cm) Transport Length Transport Height 156.80in (398.27cm) Transport Width 115.92in (294.44cm) 32099 Contents Index 166-283M 04/09/2019...
Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Tire Inflation Chart Tire Size Inflation Tire Warranty Information 265/70B16.5 (10-16.5) 8-Ply 414 kPa All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer of SKID STEER NHS 60 psi the tire. Tire warranty information is found online at the manufacturer’s web sites listed below.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification Bolt Bolt 10.9 Size Size Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb in-tpi ft-lb mm x pitch M 5 X 0.8...
Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Chain Routing Contact Drive Chains 138P Null4: Figure 134 31175 Contact Drive Chains Null4: Contents Index 04/09/2019 166-283M...
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Chain Routing: Single Hopper & Pump 150P 120P 138P 138P Null4: Figure 135 31191 Chain Routing: Single 82bu Hopper and Fertilizer Pump Null4: Contents Index 166-283M 04/09/2019...
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Chain Routing: Single 5290 Liter Hopper 150P 138P 138P Null4: Figure 137 31179 Chain Routing: Single 150bu Hopper MetaData: End of Chain Routing Contents Index 166-283M 04/09/2019...
Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hydraulic Diagrams Cart Hydraulics Port Functions Markers (Option) Markers (Option) Implement Lower Implement Lift Lock/Fold Fan Pressure/Unfold/Unlock/Weight Transfer Sump Null4: Figure 138 31284 Cart Hydraulics Null4: Contents Index 04/09/2019...
Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fold/Weight/Lock Hydraulics Null4: Figure 140 31273 Fold, Weight Transfer and Lock Hydraulics Null4: Contents Index 04/09/2019 166-283M...
Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Lift Hydraulics Null4: Figure 142 31275 Lift Hydraulics Null4: Contents Index 04/09/2019 166-283M...
Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Air Over Hydraulic Brakes (Option) Null4: Figure 144 31227 Air Over Hydraulic Brakes Null4: Contents Index 04/09/2019 166-283M...
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hydraulic Brakes (Option) Null4: Figure 145 31232 Hydraulic Brakes MetaData: End of Hydraulic Diagrams Contents Index 166-283M 04/09/2019...
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Appendix B - Initial Setup Marker Hose Tips If markers are not installed on the implement, perform this check before hitching the air drill for the first time. Inspect ports A and B at the hydraulic bulkhead at the rear of the seed cart.
NTA607/2007HD Contents Index Appendix C - Option Installation Changing Meter Flutes To order high rate flute shafts, see “High Rate Flute Sets” on page 143. To install a set of these shafts (or re- install the standard shafts), start with the front meter, as the task is a bit easier there.
Contents Index NTA607/2007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Scraper Installation Optional disk scrapers (page 145) are not factory installed. To install them in the field: 1. Remove one or both disk blades to gain safe access to the mount. Note the position of bushings and spacers for correct re-assembly (page 92).
Great Plains (a division of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.) warrants to the original purchaser that this Great Plains unit will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the first use date when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use;...
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