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Operator Manual
3S-4000 and 3S-4000F
Three-Section Folding Drill
SN YY1020+
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 2019-07-29
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195-394M

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator Manual 3S-4000 and 3S-4000F Three-Section Folding Drill SN YY1020+ Manufacturing, Inc. www.greatplainsmfg.com Read the operator manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 3 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit.
  • Page 4 YP2425A Planter Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Chain - Lifting Slack ........66 Fertilizer Box Clean-Out ..........82 Marker Disk Adjustments ......... 67 Small Seeds Box Clean-Out ........82 Marker Extension ............. 68 Chain Maintenance............83 Marker Setup ............68 Chain Slack ..............83...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 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 follows it.
  • Page 6 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Wear Protective Equipment Great Plains advises all users of chemical pesticides or herbicides to use the following personal safety equipment. Waterproof, wide-brimmed hat Waterproof apron. Face shield, goggles or full face respirator.
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Avoid High Pressure Fluids Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks.
  • Page 8 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Transport Machinery Safely Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph (32 kph). Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset.
  • Page 9 Table of 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 additional information. Work in a clean, dry area. Lower the drill, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove key before performing maintenance.

  • Page 10: Red Reflectors

    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 corresponding safety decals.
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 838-267C Daytime Reflectors On rear of center section; two total 18871 838-265C Amber Reflectors Three reflectors on each wing section, one reflector on each end of center section; eight total...
  • Page 12 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 818-258C FIELD P.N. 818-258C Transport Lock Field Place below lever: two each RH and LH end section, two on center section; six total 15548 18872 Danger Decals 818-557C Danger (in Spanish): Advising non-English readers to seek translation On tongue;...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 818-045C Warning: Pinch/Crush On top of tongue; one total 18949 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.
  • Page 14 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 818-579C Warning: Pinching or Crushing On markers; two each marker total 18857 818-580C Warning: Overhead Hazard On markers; two each marker total 18857 Table of Contents Index 195-394M 2019-07-29...
  • Page 15 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 818-660C WARNING Warning: Transport Lock On top of tongue; 18949 one total 818-660C WARNING Warning: Transport Lock One on each side of drill frame; 18834 two total 838-102C WARNING...
  • Page 16 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Caution Decals 818-078C CAUTION 18833 Caution: General Instructions On tongue; one total 818-398C Caution: Tires Not A Step One on each transport axle leg; two total 18834 818-855C Caution: Tire Pressure and Torque Wing sections: one on each gauge wheel rim;...
  • Page 17 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 838-092C Caution: Tire Inflation and Torque Wing sections: one on each gauge wheel rim; four or zero total 17318 838-595C CAUTION Caution: Tire Inflation and Torque Center section: one decal on each axle leg;...

  • Page 18: 4000F-4810

    Description of Unit The 3S-4000 Drill is a towed seeding implement for use in conventional or minimum tillage conditions. This three section drill has a working width of 40 feet (12.2 m). The drill has straight arm, double disk openers.

  • Page 19: Owner Assistance

    Great Plains dealer. The serial-number plate is located on the left end of the seed cart tool bar, as shown. Record your 3S-4000 Drill model and serial number here for quick reference: Model Number:__________________________ Serial Number: __________________________ Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new machine.
  • Page 20 Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Preparation and Setup This section helps you prepare your tractor and 3S-4000 Drill for use.You must level the drill, adjust drill tongue height to match your tractor drawbar height, hook up the drill hydraulics to the tractor, and check that the hydraulics have been bled.
  • Page 21 Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Leveling the Drill Center Box Frame Leveling 1. Park the drill on a clean level surface. 2. Raise the openers and lock them up. Refer to Figure 3 3. Loosen the eight center box mount bolts...

  • Page 22: Stop Bolt

    3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Wing Box Alignment 1. Place a block ahead of the wing gauge wheels. Refer to Figure 5 2. Pull forward against blocks to rock wing frames back. Pull forward until stop bolts are firmly against tool bars.
  • Page 23 Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Align Transfer Drive Shaft After wing boxes are properly aligned, the transfer drive shaft must be aligned so the pair of break-away jaws are fully engaged and are concentric. The ...
  • Page 24 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Refer to Figure 8 3. To align the clutch jaws from front to rear, loosen the inch carriage bolts and slide breakaway  clutch in the desired direction. 4. To adjust clutch jaws for full jaw contact, loosen the...
  • Page 25 1. Choose a drill-hitch option that is compatible with your tractor drawbar. The 3S-4000 has three hitch options: • a clevis hitch, • a small-hole, single-strap hitch or • a large-hole, single-strap hitch.
  • Page 26 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Adjusting the Drill Hitch Refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11 Crushing Hazard: You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed between the tractor and drill. Do not stand or place any part of your body between machines being hitched.

  • Page 27: Red

    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. If you are not familiar with your tractor hydraulics, consult your tractor dealer.
  • Page 28 Older Style Hoses with Color Ties Refer to Figure 13 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 tie.
  • Page 29 Always operate farm machinery with safety in mind. Pre-Start Checklist Perform the following steps before transporting the 3S-4000 Drill to the field. Carefully read “Important Safety Information” on High Pressure Fluid Hazard: page 1. Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for Lubricate drill as indicated under “Lubrication”...
  • Page 30 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Folding Crushing Hazard: Bystanders could be crushed between the folding drill boxes and the drill tongue. To avoid serious injury or death, keep all bystanders well away during drill operation. 1. Park tractor and drill on level ground with tractor transmission in park.
  • Page 31 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Unfolding Crushing Hazard: Bystanders could be crushed between the folding drill boxes and the drill tongue. To avoid serious injury or death, keep all bystanders well away during drill operation.
  • Page 32 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Setting the Bypass Valve Refer to Figure 20 A bypass valve is plumbed into the opener down pressure circuit. Tractors with load-sensing, closed-center hydraulics require this bypass valve to protect the tractor hydraulic system.
  • Page 33 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Refer to Figure 21 4. Adjust pressure-control valves on drill for opener down pressure so gauges are at 1800 psi. 5. While watching gauges on drill, slowly turn knob on bypass valve counterclockwise.
  • Page 34 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 dealer for ordering information. If you are not familiar with your tractor’s hydraulics, consult your tractor dealer.
  • Page 35 Active Hydraulic Systems Equipment Damage Risk: Tractors with load-sensing hydraulics must use the bypass valve to operate the 3S-4000. Failure to use the bypass valve can cause major tractor damage. Before adjusting opener down pressure, set bypass valve as explained under “Setting the Bypass Valve”...

  • Page 36: Priority Flow Hydraulics

    3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Priority Flow Hydraulic Systems On some tractors with load-sensing hydraulics, circuit #1 is capable of taking nearly 100 percent of available hydraulic flow. Operating the openers or markers on circuit #1 will starve the other circuit, making one function inoperable.
  • Page 37 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Opener Depth After opener pressure is set on an active or non-active hydraulic system, set opener seeding depth by adjusting press wheel height. Refer to Figure 24 1. To adjust, raise openers slightly.
  • Page 38 #1 circuit is the circuit designed to supply live hydraulic power to remote locations. On the standard 3S-4000 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...
  • Page 39 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Loading Materials Seed may be loaded in the field or prior to transport. Fully loaded with dense seed, the drill can weigh an additional 8294 lbs (3762 kg). Include this weight when checking tractor capability.
  • Page 40 Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fertilizer Box Operation The 3S-4000 is equipped with a fertilizer compartment so you can plant seed and apply fertilizer in the same field pass. Use only dry, granular fertilizer in the fertilizer box. 1. Clean any seed or debris from fertilizer compartment.
  • Page 41 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Divider Removal Refer to Figure 29 A. Remove  inch bolts and flange nuts from tabs at each end of drill box (2 locations). B. Remove  inch bolts and nuts...
  • Page 42 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Refer to Figure 31 7. Open lid over fertilizer compartment and swivel back until it rests against open drill-box lid. The fertilizer lid serves as a spill guard to keep fertilizer out of the seed compartment.
  • Page 43 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Transporting the Drill Loss of Control Hazard: Ensure that the towing vehicle is adequate for the task. Using an inadequate tow vehicle is extremely unsafe, and can result in loss of control, serious injury and death.
  • Page 44 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Transport Checklist Before transporting the drill check the following items. Transport only with a tractor of proper size. See “Specifications and Capacities” on page 96 Hitch drill securely to tractor. Always use a locking-style pin sized to match holes in hitch and drawbar (minimum of 1-inch diameter).

  • Page 45: Parking Stand

    Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Parking For information on long-term storage, see “Storage” on page 50. Parking with Drill Unfolded This drill has a negative tongue weight when unfolded and openers are raised. Lower parking stand, lower openers and remove hydraulic down pressure before unhitching the drill in the unfolded position.
  • Page 46 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Operation Overhead Hazard: To prevent serious injury or death, do not allow anyone to stand near or beyond the end of the wings during marker operations. Marker arms are heavy and marker discs may be sharp.

  • Page 47: Shaft Monitor

    Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Double Selector Valves (Option) Refer to Figure 38 Drills equipped with markers use a double selector valve to combine the transport fold hydraulic circuit with the marker hydraulic circuit. Tractors with only two sets of remote hydraulic outlets must use a second double selector valve, (see page 95).
  • Page 48 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Acremeter Installation (S/N YY1736+) Refer to Figure 41 The acremeter (S/N YY1736+) is supplied from the factory in a separate carton, to minimize risk of shipping damage. Check to see if it has already been installed by your dealer.
  • Page 49 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Acremeter Operation (S/N YY1736+) Refer to Figure 43 The acremeter counts shaft rotations whenever the shaft rotates - this is with the drill lowered and in motion or during crank operation. The meter is programmed to display rotations as acres/hectares, when using all rows, factory-specified tires and tire inflations.
  • Page 50 Refer to Figure 45 The acremeter is used to calculate and display the field acres and total acres accumulated on the 3S-4000. The battery operated acre counter operates in one of two modes. In sleep mode, the display is blank, and the counter is accumulating acres.
  • Page 51 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Pulses Per Mile Press the FUNC button until the “PULSES” icon appears in the display. The number in the display indicates how PULSES many times the shaft rotates for every mile driven.
  • Page 52 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Password The password function allows you to protect the total acre count, pulses per mile and width settings with a PASS password. This stops anyone from accidentally changing those settings. When the acre counter is shipped, the password is disabled.
  • Page 53 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Battery Replacement The battery operated acre counter uses 3 AA batteries. The batteries should last between 5 and 10 years. The acre counter will last much longer than that. Eventually you will have to replace the batteries.
  • Page 54 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Storage Store drill where children do not play. If possible, store drill inside for longer life. 1. Thoroughly clean drill boxes and seed cups. Do not store drill with seed-treatment residue in boxes and cups.

  • Page 55: Small Seeds

    • Drive Type gearbox lever provide adjustments for optimal field results. • Seed Rate Handle at box (drill front) The Model 3S-4000 has double-disc 00 Series openers • Feed Cup Door (one each seed tube) with depth-controlling press wheels mounted on floating opener frames.
  • Page 56 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Main Box Seed Rate Handle Refer to Figure 56 There are main box seed rate handles for each section of the drill (3 handles total). Generally, all need to be set identically, and you need to calibrate only one section.
  • Page 57 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 00 Series Opener Down Pressure Refer to Figure 56 The 3S-4000 has double-disk openers with depth-controlling press wheels mounted on floating opener frames. This system provides accurate depth control and seed placement over uneven terrain. When...

  • Page 58: Pressure-Control Valves

    900 PSI 1000 PSI Tractors with load-sensing hydraulics must use the bypass 1100 PSI valve to operate the 3S-4000. Failure to use the bypass valve 1200 PSI can cause major tractor damage. Before adjusting opener 1300 PSI down pressure, set bypass valve as explained under “Setting 1400 PSI the Bypass Valve”...

  • Page 59: Spring Down Pressure

    Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. For Drills Without Markers Setting opener down pressure above 1600 psi will raise drive wheels off the ground when the seed box is empty causing skips and poor seed metering. For Drills With Markers...

  • Page 60: Row Unit

    3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Opener Height The depth to which the opener disc blades penetrate the soil is controlled in front by the tool bar and pivot (opener height), and in the back by the press wheel height.

  • Page 61: Seed Flap

    Refer to Figure 62 (which depicts a row unit fully populated ® with all optional accessories [except scraper and Keeton supported for use with the Model 3S-4000 drills) From front to back, a 00 Series row unit can include the following capabilities (some optional): 1.
  • Page 62 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 00 Series Opener Depth Press Wheel Adjustment A press wheel is attached to each opener body. Press wheels provide two important functions. First, press wheels close seed furrows and gently press soil over seed.
  • Page 63 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 00 Series Opener Frame Adjustment Refer to Figure 65 Each drill section has an opener frame which pivots about the centerline of the drill gauge wheels. These floating opener frames have the ability to rock the openers 15 degrees up and 15 degrees down as a group.
  • Page 64 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Opener Frame Clearance Refer to Figure 67 When fully raised, top of opener mounts should clear bottom of drill frame tube by at least inch.  To adjust opener frames so all openers have the same...
  • Page 65 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 00 Series Disk Scraper Adjustment Refer to Figure 70 To keep opener disks turning freely, dirt scrapers are mounted between disks to clean as the disks rotate. As field conditions vary, you may need to adjust scrapers. In Adjustment damp conditions, lower scrapers.
  • Page 66 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fertilizer Tube Adjustment Refer to Figure 73 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 ®...
  • Page 67 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Frame Adjustments Tool Bar Height Adjustment Tool Bar height is factory set and normally will not require adjustment. If you tear down the drill for repair or if the tool bar is visibly not level, spacer washers on vertical pivot pins allow for a small amount of tool bar-height adjustment.
  • Page 68 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Adjustments You may be injured if hit by a folding or unfolding marker. Markers may fall quickly and unexpectedly if the hydraulics fail. Never allow anyone near the drill when folding or unfolding the markers.

  • Page 69: Transport Carrier

    If the shear bolt breaks, replace it with an equivalent  -142 inch Grade 5 bolt (Great Plains part 802-589C). If that size is not available in your local market, substitute an M100.75 Class 8.8 metric bolt and nut.
  • Page 70 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Chain - Lifting Slack Refer to Figure 79 1. With marker unfolded, adjust chain to a length of 67 inches (170 cm). Slowly fold marker while observing disk. If marker disk slides across the ground more than a foot before chain and linkage lifts it up, the chain is too long.
  • Page 71 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Disk Adjustments Sharp Object Hazard: Marker disks may be sharp. Use caution when making adjustments in this area. Refer to Figure 80 and Figure 81 There are two ways you can change the mark left by the marker disk.
  • Page 72 Figure 82 18878 Marker Width Adjustment Row unit centerline stations on 3S-4000 drills are symmetrical about machine center, so left and right extensions are normally identical, for both opposing and concentric passes. Set the initial length of the marker(s) as follows: 1.

  • Page 73: Seed Cup Door

    Table of Contents Index Troubleshooting Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Incorrect seed rate or drive type. Check seed rate information in Seed Rate manual. Planting too much Seed size and weight may vary. Adjust seed rate handle.
  • Page 74 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. General Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Excessive field speed. Reduce field speed. Uneven seed depth Planting conditions too wet. Wait until drier weather. ® ® Seed-Lok building up with dirt. Lock up Seed-Lok , page 61.
  • Page 75 Table of Contents Index Troubleshooting Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. General Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Planting around fields vs. Correct planting operation. Drill boxes do not back-and-forth. empty evenly (cont.) Rough field conditions may move seed in the box. Seed cup(s) are shut off.

  • Page 76: Transporting

    3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. General Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Hydraulic hoses not routed correctly See hose routing diagrams beginning on page 97. Pressure gauges between pressure control valves and read zero when opener lift cylinders.
  • Page 77 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Proper servicing and maintenance is the key to long implement life. With careful and systematic inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, downtime, and repair. Always turn off and remove the tractor key before making any adjustments or performing any maintenance.
  • Page 78 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Bleeding Hydraulics To function properly, the hydraulics must be free of air. If hydraulics have not been bled, they will operate with jerky, uneven motions and could cause wings to drop rapidly during folding or unfolding.
  • Page 79 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Bleeding Opener Lift Hydraulics Refer to Figure 84 1. Check hydraulic fluid level in tractor reservoir and fill 6. Slowly supply oil to top side of pressure-control to proper level. Add fluid to system as needed.
  • Page 80 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Bleeding Fold Hydraulics Refer to Figure 85 1. Check hydraulic fluid level in tractor reservoir and fill 4. Slowly supply oil to rod end of fold cylinders until oil to proper level. Add fluid to system as needed.
  • Page 81 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Bleeding Transport Lift Hydraulics Refer to Figure 85 Crushing Hazard: 1. Check hydraulic fluid level in tractor reservoir and fill The hydraulics could fail, causing the openers to fall and to proper level.
  • Page 82 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Bleeding Marker Hydraulics Sharp Object, Crushing and Overhead Hazard: You may be injured if hit by a folding or unfolding marker. Markers may fall quickly and unexpectedly if the hydraulics fail. Never allow anyone near the drill when folding or unfolding markers.

  • Page 83: Yy1310 2004

    Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Opener Hydraulic Filters If the raising or lowering times of the opener are noticeably slower, check the in-line filter and clean if needed. Refer to Figure 77 For S/N YY1310 2004- 1.
  • Page 84 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Gauge Wheels Refer to Figure 89 After several hours of drill use, check gauge wheel spindle nuts to see that they are tight. If nuts are loose, back off jam nut .
  • Page 85 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Seed Flap Replacement Pull Up 1. Remove one disk for easier seed flap replacement. Refer to Figure 92 2. To replace pull the seed flap up out of metal bracket.
  • Page 86 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Materials Clean-Out Main Box Clean-Out Refer to Figure 93, which depicts the seed cup door handle in a normal operating position. 1. Set the Seed Rate Handle to zero (0). This moves the seed cup sprockets out of the seed path.
  • Page 87 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Chain Maintenance Inspect and lubricate chains regularly. The slack of new chains tends to increase during the first few hours of operation due to seating. Chain Slack Check slack within the first 8 hours of operation and tighten idlers as necessary.
  • Page 88 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Lubrication Intervals (operating hours) Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-pupose Inspection at which service oil lubricant spray lubricant grease lubricant is required Seed Cup Drive Sprocket One sprocket per section; 3 total Type of Lubrication: Oil...
  • Page 89 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Opener Frame Pivots one each gauge wheel Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until Grease emerges from ends of pivot 18860 Transport Lift Pivots 2 zerks Type of Lubrication: Grease...
  • Page 90 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Mainframe Pivots 2 zerks on each side; 4 zerks total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges 18862 18863 Box Frame Pivots 1 zerk on each side, 2 zerks total...
  • Page 91 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Telescoping Transfer Drive Shaft 2 zerks on shaft Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges 18875 Transport Hub Bearings 2-3 Years One bearing per tire; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Wheel Bearing Grease...
  • Page 92 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Clutch to Speed Change Drive Chain Required One per section Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube Quantity = Coat thoroughly 18838 Gauge Wheel to Clutch Shaft Drive Chain Required One per gauge wheel...
  • Page 93 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Disk Bearings 2-3 Years One bearing per disk; 1 or 2 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Repack 26041 Marker Hinge Pivots 3 zerks per marker; 3 or 6 total...
  • Page 94 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fertilizer Drive Chains (Option) One chain per section; 0 or 3 total Type of lubrication: Spray Quantity = Coat chains thoroughly 16379 16381 Fertilizer Shaft Bearings (Option) Both ends of shafts; 0 or 6 zerks total...
  • Page 95 Table of Contents Index Options Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Options Flat Folding Markers The hydraulically operated, flat-fold markers leave a line to follow on the next field pass. Markers are sold as single units for mounting on the left end of the drill or as dual units for mounting on both ends of the drill.
  • Page 96 Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hitches One hitch is selected upon initial order of an 3S-4000 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.

  • Page 97: Seed Cup Plug

    Index Options Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Point Row Clutch The 3S-4000 can be outfitted with clutches and controls that allow you to raise and lower openers on each drill section independently. For more information refer to: “Point Row Operation (Option)” on page 43.

  • Page 98: Seed Firmers

    3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Seed Firmers ® 00 Series Seed-Lok Seed Firmer ® The spring loaded Seed-Lok firming wheels press seed directly into the bottom of the furrow, assuring the best seed to soil contact. The firming wheels promote even emergence since seeds are planted and firmed at the same depth.

  • Page 99: Two Outlet Hydraulic Kit

    (91) 133-320A Two Outlet Hydraulic Kit To operate all drill functions, the standard 3S-4000 requires a tractor with three remote valves. Tractors with two remote valves can be used with the two outlet hydraulic kit. Using a double selector valve mounted on drill tongue, this kit combines transport lift and opener lift circuits.

  • Page 100: Tire Inflation

    180 hp minimum (134 kW) Three remote valves or two remote valves and optional kit. Tractors with load-sensing hydraulics may require a bypass valve, Great Plains part number 810-400C. Contact your tractor dealer to verify if the valve is needed.
  • Page 101 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hydraulic Diagrams Opener Hydraulics for Closed Center Systems s/n YY1311+ (2005+) 22976 Table of Contents Index 2019-07-29 195-394M...
  • Page 102 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Opener Hydraulics for Closed Center Systems s/n YY1310- (2004-) 20002 Table of Contents Index 195-394M 2019-07-29...
  • Page 103 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Opener Hydraulics for Open Center Systems s/n YY1311+(2005+) 22977 Table of Contents Index 2019-07-29 195-394M...
  • Page 104 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Opener Hydraulics for Open Center Systems a/n YY1310- (2004-) 20003 Table of Contents Index 195-394M 2019-07-29...
  • Page 105 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Transport Lift 15602 Fold 15602 Table of Contents Index 2019-07-29 195-394M...

  • Page 106: Single Marker

    3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Markers Dual Marker Hydraulics Single Marker Hydraulics Kit for Tractors with Two Outlets 15605 Table of Contents Index 195-394M 2019-07-29...

  • Page 107: Torque

    Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information 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...

  • Page 108: Scraper

    3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Appendix B - Option Installation Carbide Disc Scraper Installation These instructions apply to an installation of scraper kit part number 121-781A. Optional carbide disc scrapers are not factory installed. Start with row 1 (left-most row unit): 1.
  • Page 109 90 days for commercial or rental purposes. This War- ranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Great Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part.
  • Page 110 3S-4000 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index 195-394M 2019-07-29...

  • Page 111: Amber

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