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Table of Contents Index Operator Manual 2S-2600/F/HD/HDF Two-Section 26-Foot Folding Drill Manufacturing, Inc. www.greatplainsmfg.com Read the operator manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
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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.
Be prepared if a fire starts. Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire department near phone. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 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 the drill. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
A person touching almost any metal part can complete the circuit to ground, resulting in serious injury or death. At higher voltages, electrocution can occur without direct contact. Avoid overhead lines during seed loading/unloading and marker operations. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in good condition and installed properly. Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris. Remove all tools and unused parts from drill before operation. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 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 | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
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.
(faces rear in transport); 4 total 68426B Amber Reflectors (S/N DD2037-) 838-265C On wing walkboard rear faces, outside corners, on outside end face of wing walkboards, 6 total 26445 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
On inside wing frames below seed boxes (inboard of red reflectors); 2 total 26445 Daytime Reflectors (S/N DD2038+) 838-267C On inside wing walkboard end faces, on inside seed box end face (faces rear in transport); 2 total 68426B Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
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Inside wing frames below seed boxes (inboard of daytime reflectors); 2 total 68426B Danger: Possible Chemical Hazard 838-467C Inside lid of optional Small Seeds box left hand side, one each box; 2 total 21730 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
On tongue at hitch; 68426A 1 total Warning: Pinch/Crush Hazard 818-045C 68426 On tongue near transport locks; 1 total Warning: Excessive Speed Hazard 818-337C On tongue near hitch; 68426A 1 total Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
To prevent injury or death from Hydraulic Failures: Transport locks must be clamped onto cylinder rod (locked) BEFORE transporting. Rotate (unlock) transport locks from cylinder BEFORE lowering drill. 818-861C On rear of mainframe; 1 total 68426B Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Inflation or Torquing of Wheel Bolts: Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 52 psi. Torque wheel bolts to 90 lb-ft. 818-752C On rim of each transport wheel; 4 total 26445 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
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2S-2600/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Notice: Do Not Use Petroleum Based Products 858-679C 68426C On each end of seed box; 4 total Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. Your 26-Foot Two-Section Folding 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.
Further Assistance Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. and your Great Plains dealer want you to be satisfied with your new 2S-2600. If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are otherwise dissatisfied, please take the following actions first: 1.
Choose a drill-hitch option (page 89) that is compatible with your tractor drawbar. The 2S-2600/F/HD/HDF has three hitch options: • a clevis hitch, •...
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Heights for Various Hitch Positions - Correct Tongue Height Refer to Figure 5 Use crank to raise jack foot. Remove pin and jack. Store jack on top of tongue. Figure 5 15563 Jack in Storage Location Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
If the drill is equipped with the point row option, mate the connector for the cab control. See “Point Row Clutch” on page 90 for ordering information. Figure 8 26469 Point-Row Connector Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
3. Connect fold hoses to tractor remote valve. install a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. If you are 4. Connect marker hoses to tractor remote valve. not familiar with your tractor hydraulics, consult your tractor dealer.
3. Engage tractor hydraulics and lower openers. Lock hydraulic lever on tractor for continuous operation. See “Raising and Lowering Openers” on page 26. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Adjust knobs on pressure-control valves for opener down pressure so gauges are at: 1800 psi for 2S-2600/F models 2100 psi for 2S-2600HD/HDF models. 5. 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 (2100 psi for heavy duty models).
“Leveling the Drill” on page 74, and marker(s) must be in correct working order per “Marker Maintenance” on page 77. Row unit centerline stations on 2S-2600 drills are symmetrical about machine center, so left and right extensions are normally identical, for both opposing and concentric passes.
4. Re-mount the removed disk blade. 5. Adjust the scraper blade per “Disk Scraper Figure 15 26460 Adjustments” on page 60. Scraper Installation Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Replace the center bolt and tighten. There needs to be approximately inch of a gap between the press wheel and the press wheel scraper. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Always operate farm machinery with safety in mind. General Description On the standard 2S-2600, field operations are controlled by tractor cab hydraulic levers. When openers are lowered, mechanical clutches engage, and the gauge wheels drive the seed meter shafts. Markers, if installed, are on a separate circuit.
On the standard 2S-2600 drill, the openers raise and lower as a group, from a tractor cab lever. If the Point Row Option is installed, each section can raise and lower independently, using switches on the point row control module in the tractor cab.
5. Slowly reverse the Transport Lift circuit lever until both lock channels are resting firmly on the rod ends of the transport lift cylinders. Set circuit lever to off. Figure 22 15552 Transport Lift Cylinder Lock Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Replace as needed. 6. Set Fold circuit to neutral for extra safety. The drill is now ready for the pre-transport checklist. See “Transport” on page 29. Figure 24 17316 Latch Awaiting Wings Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Seed Loaded, Small Seeds) Marker Transportation Refer to Figure 25 Always transport markers folded flat. Make sure second marker section rests securely on transport carrier Figure 25 18857 Marker in Transport Cradle Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Drill Raised and Locked (page 27) - Make sure drill is folded properly. Secure cylinder lock channels on transport-cylinder rods and front box lift cylinders. Allow transport lift cylinders to settle against lock channels. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
5. Slowly reverse the lift circuit lever and begin lowering Figure 28 18960 the drill. Keep the circuit engaged until both cylinders Transport Lift Cylinder Lock are completely retracted. Set circuit to off or neutral. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
To run drill on tractors with open-center hydraulics or on tractors with fixed-displacement hydraulic pumps, you must install a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. Contact your Great Plains...
Tractors with load-sensing hydraulics must use the bypass Use lever lock clip, John Deere part number valve to operate the 2S-2600/F/HD/HDF. Failure to use the R52667, to lock lever forward. See your tractor bypass valve can cause major tractor damage. Before dealer for clip purchase and installation.
Adjust the down pressure. See if the openers are still always return hydraulic lever to neutral. level. If the nose is up, increase pressure. If the rear is up, decrease pressure. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
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• Always raise openers before turning. Never back up or turn sharply with openers in the ground. Doing so will plug openers and may damage equipment. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
4. To reduce wear, remove main shaft drive chains for main seed boxes. Possible Agricultural Chemicals Hazards: Take necessary materials safety precautions when loading dusty seed, treated seed or fertilizer. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Use tool or gloved hand. Do not overfill boxes. 6. To reduce wear, remove main drive shaft chains for main seed boxes. Figure 35 16375 Spill Flap Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
For information on opener adjustments, see “00 Row Unit Adjustments” on page 56. For information on troubleshooting opener problems, “Troubleshooting” on page 66. Figure 36 26441 Initial Opener Depth Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Lift dividers out of drill box. Reinstall standard or offset dividers. e. Reinstall lid assembly by reversing step d through step a. Figure 38 27050 Box Divider Removal Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Folding speed of dual markers is adjusted with adjustment screws on sequence-valve body. Excessive folding speed can damage markers, so adjust markers to a safe folding speed as described under “Marker Adjustments” on page 62. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Tractors with only two remote circuits need an optional selector valve, which shares a single tractor circuit between transport lift and opener lift. Two Outlet Tractor Hydraulic Kit Great Plains Part number 194-122A. This combines the transport lift hydraulic circuit and opener lift hydraulic circuit.
The display module for the system is normally on the front face of the main toolbar near the left gauge wheel and close to the sensor. (For 2S-2600 models the meter is mounted on the right hand box frame.)
ALL or SECTION CONTROL. Planting Sequence 1. Lower drill openers at initial seeding point. 2. Pull forward and begin planting. 3. Raise drill for turns (meters stop automatically). Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Wing Stand Pinned Down 4. Unplug hydraulic hoses and electrical lines from tractor. 5. Remove hitch pin first, then safety chain from tractor drawbar. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
If Figure 48 26211 set to this position with seed loaded, it may be difficult Seed Cup Door Handle to reset it to a normal operating position. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed from a falling implement or openers. Always have transport locks in place and frame sufficiently blocked up when working on the drill. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
This photograph illustrates openers too low in front, also known as “bulldozing”. Decrease hydraulic pressure and/or shorten opener springs. Check sub-frame pivot if pressures have recently been reduced. Figure 52 29133 Openers Too Low in Front Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Index Adjustments Frame Weight The standard 2S-2600 includes 1587 pounds (720kg) of weight bars inside the main toolbar. This, plus the extra weight of 00HD row units, permits adjustment of the full range row unit down forces. If markers are installed, additional force is available.
An empty standard drill (no markers, no fertilizer 2S-2600/F/HD/HDF. Failure to use the bypass valve can cause capability and no small seeds capability) may have major tractor damage. Before adjusting opener down insufficient available weight to reach these force levels.
15558 2100 psi, place top bolt in top hole on all six pivot Opener-Frame Adjustment points across drill. Use the chart “Pounds of Force at Opener Disks” on page 53. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
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13. Changing from high to low is similar, except lower 1200 PSI the jack at step 6 and reverse the bolt movement. 1300 PSI 1400 PSI 1500 PSI 1600 PSI 1700 PSI 1800 PSI Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
These close the seed trench. The wheels also support the free end of the row unit, and provide the primary control over seeding depth. See “Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)” on page 61. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
(which depicts a row unit fully populated with all optional accessories supported for use with the 2S-2600HD/HDF drill) From front to back, a Great Plains 00HD Series row unit can include the following capabilities (some optional): 1. Opener height adjustment: standard If a few rows need to run deeper, such as in tire tracks, the arm’s pivot point may be lowered.
Shorten it for no-till conditions. The minimum recommended length is: Figure 60 26452 inch (31.1cm). 00 and 00HD Spring Length Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
3. To reduce the spacing between the discs (the normal case), move one spacer washer from the inside to the outside of the flange dust cover. Figure 62 26385 Adjusting Disk Spacers 4. Re-assemble and check disc contact. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Figure 64 26443 can be tightened in subsequent years according to Keeton Seed Firmer your needs. Firmers should provide just enough tension to push seeds to the bottom of the trench. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
If press wheels are lifting off ground, increase hydraulic down pressure. If press wheels are digging into ground, reduce hydraulic down pressure. Figure 66 26441 Adjusting 00HD Opener Depth Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
To adjust marker extension, loosen two jam nuts and then their bolts and slide arm tube in or out. Re-tighten bolts, then the jam nuts. Figure 67 26497 Marker Extension Adjustment Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
To adjust height of saddle, loosen x2 inch U-bolts that hold carrier tube to mounting bracket. Slide carrier tube up or down as needed. Figure 69 15632 Marker Transport Carrier Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Tighten bolts Direction of Cut To have the marker throw dirt out, invert the disk on the spindle, and invert the disk assembly. Figure 71 11248 Marker Disk Inverted Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Excessive [un]folding speed could damage markers and void the warranty. Figure 73 14048 After adjusting the folding speed, tighten jam nuts on hex Sequence Valve Adjustment adjustment screws to hold settings. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Check planting operation for excessive overlap or gaps between passes. Consider soil conditions. Loose soil and slippage will cause variations in acres registered. Check that your acremeter is for your drill. Refer to the 2S-2600 parts manual. See “Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)” on page 61.
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Optional marker disk does not mark Check chain length and adjustment. See “Marker Maintenance” on page 77. Reverse blade to pull dirt in or throw dirt out depending on soil conditions. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Check fittings for evidence of leaks. 6. Keep disk scrapers properly adjusted. 7. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. See “Safety Decals” on page 6. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03...
Check hydraulic fluid level in tractor reservoir and fill to proper level. Add fluid to system as needed. NOTE: System capacity for entire drill is about U.S. gallons (17 liters). Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
6. Slowly supply oil to top side of pressure-control valves until oil begins to appear at a loosened hose fitting. As oil begins to appear at a fitting, tighten that fitting. Figure 74 22981 Bleeding Opener Lift Hydraulics Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
7. Re-pin cylinder rod clevis. Do not loosen an O-ring fitting. Bleeding air from an O-ring fitting will damage the seal. Figure 75 17299 Bleeding Fold Hydraulics Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
6. Slowly supply oil to rod end of transport-lift cylinders until oil appears at loosened hose fitting. As oil begins to appear at fitting, tighten that fitting. Figure 76 17298 Bleeding Opener Lift Hydraulics Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Two filters are located on one each of the down-pressure adjustment valves. If the Point Row option is installed, another filter is located on the third adjustment valve. Figure 78 22968 In-Line Filter Locations Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
. When openers are at correct height, retighten jam nut. Repeat at each opener-lift cylinder if necessary. Figure 80 17308 Eyebolt Adjustment Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Lower toolbar by removing spacer washers from bottom of vertical pivot and placing them on top of pivot. Figure 82 17306 Toolbar Height Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
If the shear bolt breaks, replace it with an equivalent -16x2in Grade 2 bolt (Great Plains part 802-266C). If that size is not available in your local market, substitute an M10x1.5 Class 5.8 metric bolt and nut.
Set the Seed Rate Handles to 100. With openers raised, the seed meter jackshaft can be slowly turned by one person with a in (22mm) open-end wrench, while another inspects the flutes from the open seed boxes. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
4. Set seed rate handle to 100. 5. Rotate calibration crank or end wheel until no seed flows. 6. If a vacuum cleaner is available, remove any residual seed from top of meters. Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Push new seed flap down through metal bracket until flap snaps into place with “T” top resting on top of bracket. Figure 92 31047 816-302C Seed Tube Flap Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
1 zerk and 1st to 2nd section pivot, 1 zerk at 2nd section to arm pivot; 3 or 6 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges at pivot ends 15546 15547 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
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3 zerks each pivot; 6 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges at pivot ends. Zerks accessible from rear of folded drill, or front of unfolded drill. 17354 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
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Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges 18082 Adjustment Link Pivots 2 zerks each pivot; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges at pivot ends. 17304 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
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100. 12126 Wing Vertical (Fold) Pivots 2 zerks each pivot; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges at pivot ends. 17354 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
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16381 Fertilizer Range to Jackshaft Chain As Required 1 chain per section; 2 total Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity: Coat thoroughly Slack: in (6mm) in top span 16379 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
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18856 Gauge Wheel Chain As Required 1 chain per gauge wheel assembly; 2 total Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity: Coat thoroughly Slack: in (13mm) in top span 18865 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
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(7mm) in longest span of final drive chain 17180 Gauge Wheel Bearings 2-3 Years 2 races each of 4 wheels; 8 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack 15457 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
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2 races each of 4 wheels; 8 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack 17235 Marker Disk Bearings 2-3 Years 2 races each marker; 2 or 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack 15481 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
Options Options Hitches One hitch is selected upon initial order of an 2S-2600 Drill, and includes the spring wire loop, safety chain, and all fasteners. Additional hitches may be ordered for conversion in the field, and include extra hitch mounting bolts, lock washers and nuts.
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116-121A 34210 18943 Point Row Clutch On the standard 2S-2600/F/HD/HDF drill, both sections raise and lower simultaneously. Shutting off seed flow on one or two sections requires stopping and making setup changes. The Point Row Clutch option provides cab control of opener lift on a section-by-section basis. Order one kit per drill.
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Cal Tray End Mount 194-707D Calibration Tray Spring Clip 807-336C Digital Scale This scale is for use with the calibration tray. Option Packages Part Number Digital Scale 50 LB/23 KG 891-209C 36242 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
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This can prevent seed pile-up when drilling across slopes and in other situations where the seed is particularly fluid. Order one per partition. Part Description Number RMVBL SMALL SEED BOX PARTITION 123-409D 17028 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
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Optional press wheel scrapers help clear any soil and debris. Description Part Number 2 X 13 Press Wheel Scraper Kit 270-140K 3 X 13 Press Wheel Scraper Kit 270-139K See “Press Wheel Scraper Installation” on page 24. TP-71315 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
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171-097A 2S-2600 Single HD Weight Kit 171-099A Suitcase weight brackets are available for earlier model 2S-2600 (non-HD) drills. These weight kits are not recommended for 2S-2600 drills, see “Frame Weight” on page 52. 24454 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03...
2S-2600/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix Hydraulic Diagrams Transport Lift 18079 Fold 18079 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
2S-2600/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix Dual Markers 15605 Single Marker 15605 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
2S-2600/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix Opener Lift: Standard Closed-Center 23031 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
2S-2600/F/HD/HDF Table of Contents Index Appendix Point-Row LEFT RIGHT 27051 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Table of Contents Index...
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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.
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........4 conversion, open center .....89 loading seed ........37 cracking, seed ........49 load-sensing ........20 handles, seed rate ......37 customer service ........15 lock channels ........32 handle, seed cup ......49 Great Plains | 195-440M | 2019-05-03 Cover Table of Contents...
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