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PLANTER
OPERATOR MANUAL
MODEL PL5700 3-Section Planter
Table of Contents
Original Instructions
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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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supplied with standard unit.
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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Index Great Plains PLANTER OPERATOR MANUAL MODEL PL5700 3-Section Planter 411-681M Original Instructions Read the operator manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
  • Page 2 Machine Identification Record your machine details in the log below. If you replace this manual, be sure to transfer this information to the new manual. If you or the dealer have added options not originally ordered with the machine, or removed options that were originally ordered, the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine.
  • Page 3 Printed 04/29/2020 | English Great Plains reserves the right to revise and improve its products at any time. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future. The content of this publication may be changed without...
  • Page 4 Trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: AccuShot, DrillCommand, Max-Chisel, Row-Pro, Singulator Plus, Short Disk, Swath Command, Terra-Tine, Ultra-Chisel, and X-Press. Registered trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: Air-Pro, Clear-Shot, Discovator, Great Plains, Land Pride, MeterCone, Nutri-Pro, Seed-Lok, Solid Stand, Terra-Guard, Turbo-Chisel, Turbo-Chopper, Turbo-Max, Turbo- Trill, Ultra-Till, Whirlfilter, and Yield-Pro.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    PL5700 Planter Cover Index Table of Contents Introduction ......1 Lift and Fold Hydraulics ....15 Intended Use Statement .
  • Page 6 PL5700 Planter Cover Index Side Depth Wheel Adjustments ..39 Hydraulic System Inspection ... . 56 Depth Wheel Scrapers (Option) ... . . 41 Hydraulic Drive .
  • Page 7 PL5700 Planter Cover Index Transport Dimensions ....86 Seed Meter Disks ..... . . 107 Hopper Planters .

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction  Target Group for Operator Manual The Great Plains PL5700 Planter is a pull-type implement with optional mounted fertilizer capability. Simplified Illustrations The planter is front-fold for transport. Illustrations of the machine in the operator...

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Information Safety Information The safety symbol indicates a potential safety  Operation hazard to persons operating or near the machine and advises on how to avoid it. The notice symbol indicates a potential for machine or property damage from operator error and advises on how to avoid misuse.

  • Page 10: Handling And Disposing Of Chemicals

    PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Information Handling and Disposing of Chemicals  Maintenance 1. Understand procedure before doing work. Use Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper proper tools and equipment. use can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil, 2.

  • Page 11: High Pressure Fluids

    PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Information High Pressure Fluids Safety Chain 1. Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of towed machinery. 2. Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken, stretched, or damaged.

  • Page 12: Safety Decals

    Replace all damaged, faded, or missing decals. Bulk seed tanks, four reflectors - Two reflectors under Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. each tank. Refer to this section for proper decal placement. When ordering new parts or components, also request corresponding safety decals.
  • Page 13 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Decals Bulk seed tanks, four reflectors - One reflector on end Bulk seed tanks, two reflectors - One reflector under of each wing to face front when folded, and one on each tank.
  • Page 14 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Decals 1000 rpm PTO (Option) Two decals - On hydraulic cylinder of each wheel assembly. 818-240C 71114A One decal - On front of PTO hydraulic reservoir. Sharp Object Hazard I N G 818-525C r’s...
  • Page 15 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Decals Overhead Hazard One decal - On left front of tongue. 818-580C 71113 Two decals - On each marker first section. Read Operator Manual 848-512C 71111 Crushing Hazard 818-590C WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov 848-512C One decal - On left side of hitch.
  • Page 16 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Decals One decal - On front of PTO hydraulic reservoir. 16-row planters - One decal on each wheel arm. I N G r’s ve nt r at al BE ID LIN ve nt...

  • Page 17: Preparation And Setup

    Great Plains hydraulic hoses have color coded handle grips to help hook up hoses to tractor outlets. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 18: Fan Hydraulic Connections

    1. Adjust the tractor 3-point arms and sway blocks 7 . Remove each pin (1) and slide up the parking to minimize side-to-side sway and assure proper stand. tracking in the field and when transporting. See your tractor’s operator manual for information. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 19: Planter Leveling

    Machine is not grounded. To prevent serious injury or death, keep clear of overhead power lines when transporting, folding, unfolding, or operating all planter components. higher voltages, electrocution can occur without direct contact. 71119 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 20: Marker Adjustments

    Refer to Extension values may be different for the left-hand your John Blue piston pump operator manual. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 21: Operation

     Set planting rate. See the Material Rate manual.  Turn on lights for transport.  Set fertilizer rate, if required. See the Material Rate manual.  Check the console and observe any diagnostic messages.  Check chain tension (page 63). Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 22: Transport Locks

    Compromising a closed hydraulic system can cause serious injury or death. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 23: Unfolding/Folding With Intelliag Iso6

    While using the in-cab console, you may tap hydraulic system may need to be serviced by a the Home icon softkey from almost any trained professional; contact your Great Plains dealer screen to return to the Main Screen. for service.

  • Page 24: Folding

    To keep the planter raised for an extended period of time, install cylinder locks on to the hydraulic cylinders. See “Transport Locks” on page 15. Folding Fold the planter for moves between fields, transport over public roads, parking, and storage. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 25 11. Raise the outer gauge wheels by retracting the hydraulic lift lever until the tongue hooks are resting on tongue stop. 71125 12. When folding and raising are complete, tap Active Fold so fold hydraulics are no longer active. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 26: Air System For Hoppers

    The baffles (4) balance the air for the wings and center sections. Do not adjust these baffles. The balance baffles are factory set and are not to be adjusted. Any adjustment made will be very difficult to reset to factory setting. air flow 71136 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 27: Drop Brush

    Do not operate in the ground with the fan shut off, or with insufficient air pressure. The 68637A meters will completely fill with seed. Meter clean-out may be required to resume normal operation. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 28: Fan Hydraulics For Hoppers

    Fan Hydraulic Hoses Hydraulic hoses to the fan must be properly connected for the fan to operate in the correct direction, at recommended speeds, and without damage. 71148A Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 29: Air System For Bulk Seed Tank

    Air flows from the seed delivery fan (1) to the air box (2). That air is mixed with seed from the hopper and flows out the air box manifold ports into seed hoses to the rows. air flow 71136 68199A Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 30: Seed Meter Air Flow

    Running a seed disk with no seed, or with an open empty inlet, unbalances the air system. Doing either at a sensor row causes the gauge to report incorrectly. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 31: Fan Hydraulics For Bulk Seed Tank

    71147C Hydraulic hose connections to the fans are:  9/16 SAE case drain port (1)  1-1/16 SAE return port (2)  1-1/16 SAE pressure port (3) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 32: Fan Operation

    Use the tractor remote hydraulic valve flow control to fan may be running backward. set fan speed. Always start the fan with a low flow setting. Monitor fan rpm with the console. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 33: Fan Adjustment

    Low initial Population needs attention. “Seed pressures are normal. Troubleshooting” on page 73. 8. Fill the meters. a. For electric drive and hydraulic drive - run a FILL DISK operation. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 34: Adjusting For Skips

    3. Continue making small adjustments until the remove the rain covers from several seed meters. reported population levels out at the target value. Use rows with a variety of seed hose lengths and routes. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 35: Baffle Adjustment

    (extend or retract) turns the auger tank for loading, unloading, or routine in the correct direction for seed lift. maintenance. Keep lid tightly closed 5. Load the seed. during operation. 6. Shut off the cab circuit, then the auger. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 36: Row Hoppers

    Follow chemical manufacturer’s precautions 1 cup per 4 bushels when handling items that may be coated with All other seed 170 ml per 100 liters treatment. Use proper skin, eye, and respiratory protection. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 37: Bayer Fluency Agent Advanced

    The brushes will be trained during initial rotations. With slightly used brushes, when a disk is first clamped, the disk hub may be flat with the disk 68908 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 38: Seed Disk Removal

    (1) counterclockwise 45° to release the disk. 68909 68589 68911 4. Tilt the top of the seed disk toward the meter and slowly remove the disk, allowing seed to collect in the container or on the tarp. 68910 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 39: Seed Pool Slopes

    4.5 gal/min (17 liters/min). A check 8:30 valve (2) at the motor prevents reverse operation in case the connections are reversed at the tractor or the circuit lever reversed. A solenoid valve (3) controls flow to the motor. 68650A Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 40: Setting Planting Rate

    Ground Drive Planters 30” Row Spacing Adjust range and transmission sprockets. Range Sprockets 1. Select the range sprockets for your seed and rate from the Material Rate manual. 71229A Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 41: Ground Drive Planters 70 Cm Row Spacing

    3. Remove retaining pins from DRIVING (2) and the main transport tire causes the seed flow to start DRIVEN (3) sprockets and at the storage and stop at a lower planter height. Decreasing the towers (4). Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 42: Hydraulic Drive Or Irc Planters

    3. Turn off tractor, set park brake, and remove the general process, which varies with the seed type and key. planter meter drive type. 4. Ensure the tries are properly inflated. See “Tire Information” on page 101. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 43: Height Switch

    1. Lower the planter to the height at which seed and spacing. See “Row Unit Opener Disks” on delivery should begin. page 39. 2. Loosen the nut (1) on the height switch. Seed tube with sensor (11) - Requires no adjustment. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 44: Row Unit Down Pressure

    (1) If the side depth wheels are leaving no tracks, or light tracks, increase down force. (2) If the side depth wheels are compressing trash and loose soil, and leaving clear tracks at the top of Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 45: Down-Pressure Adjustment

    Excessive row unit down force will lead to premature wear on row unit components. Excessive down force will also cause uneven seed depth. To adjust down pressure: 1. Raise the planter and secure. 27065 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 46: Row Unit Opener Disks

     Move the T-handle forward (A) for shallower planting.  Move the T-handle back (B) or deeper planting. 26128 Side Depth Wheel Adjustments For disk-to-wheel angle and clearance, the side 68907C depth wheel (1) should just be touching the opener Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 47 10. When properly adjusted, tighten the pivot bolt (2) trash. Wheels should be out far enough so disks and to 110 ft lb (150 Nm). wheels turn freely. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 48: Depth Wheel Scrapers (Option)

    There are three adjustments on the press wheel assembly: 1. Down pressure - an adjustable spring in the press wheel mechanism creates the down pressure needed to close the seed trench. The 71363 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 49: Press Wheel Centering

    1. Wheel placement for more or less aggressive cleaning 2. Wheel height adjusted by a stop. The cleaner 71216 arms float. The stop only sets the lowest position. 4. Check the new height measurement. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 50: Unit Mount Coulters (Option)

    (2) for adjustment. 1 inch (25 mm) above 5/8 inch (16 mm) above 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) below 1/4 inch (6 mm) above 3/4 inch (19 mm) below 68602 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 51: Seed Firmer (Option)

    Measure the distance from the ground to the head of the tension screw. This distance should be 4 to 4 1/2 Great Plains recommends checking with your local inch (10.2 to 11.4 cm). agronomist as soil conditions vary. Soil conditions in...

  • Page 52: Orifice Plates

    To install the orifice plates: 832-059C 0.098 inch 4.87 mm 1. Insert the orifice plate (1) inside the gasket (2) supplied with the nozzle. Sizes standard in many fertilizer bundles. Check your accessories before ordering. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 53: Strainer

    A plugged or partially plugged screen will starve the  pump, resulting in a reduced application rate.  Mesh sizes from smallest to largest: 100, 80, 50, 30. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 54: Setting Fertilizer Rate

    See “Liquid Fertilizer Strainer” on page 65 and Great Plains recommends checking with your local agronomist as soil conditions can vary. Conditions in your area may need less or more amounts of fertilizer.

  • Page 55: Fertilizer Hydraulic Drive

     Transport only with markers folded. Work Screen during application.  Make sure the planter is securely hitched to a Target Rate - Select your desired target rate. sufficient tractor. Refer to the Material Rate manual for more information. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 56: Parking

    For hydraulic hitch - use the hitch cylinder to lift the hitch off the tractor drawbar.  Dickey-john PM300 with Switch Box (Option) The PM300 Seed Monitoring System console and switch box may be mounted in-cab for use. The kit Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 57: Pm300 Seed Monitoring System

     number of rows,  a lit GREEN light for active row section, and  row spacing, and  a lit RED light for inactive row section.  the ground speed constant. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 58: Raising/Lowering Planter With Switch Box

    The planter and/or tractor will move during this  The planter may be fully raised at any time. operation. 1. On the switch box, toggle the marker/fold switch to MARKER. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 59: Hydraulic Tongue Height Adjustment" On

    10. Lower the 2-point hitch, or the hydraulic hitch, if installed, to planting position. For the hydraulic hitch, if installed, See “Hydraulic Tongue Height Adjustment” on page 53. 11. On the switch box, toggle the marker/fold switch to MARKER. 71125 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 60: Hydraulic Hitch With Switch Box (Option)

    1. Extend tractor hydraulic lever; right maker lowers 10. Connect remaining hydraulic hoses to the tractor. while left marker stays up. “Hydraulic Hose Connections” 2. Retract tractor hydraulic lever, right marker raises page 10. while left marker stays up. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 61 To move both markers in the lowered position at the same time, activate hydraulic lever to lower one marker. After marker is lowered, move lever to opposite position then quickly reverse lever and hold until the other marker is lowered. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 62: Maintenance

     Lubricate areas listed under “Lubrication” beginning on page 66.  Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety decals by obtaining new decals from your Great Plains dealer. See “Safety Decals” on page 5. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 63: Hydraulic System

    Use paper or cardboard, 5. Reset the pop-out indicator (5) if necessary. not body parts, and wear heavy gloves to Keep a filter element (2) on hand. Great Plains check for suspected leaks. If injured, seek recommends changing the filter element at least...

  • Page 64: Markers

    7/16 x 2 inch Grade 5 shear bolt. If the shear bolt seed treatment supplier. breaks, replace with Great Plains part number Entrapment and Suffocation Hazard 802-589C or equivalent. A seed hopper that is full, or appears full, can be an entrapment hazard.

  • Page 65: Bulk Seed Tank Clean-Out

    4. Tap on the sides of the air box to dislodge any Open the clean-out doors and inspect the inside of seed. the air box. If any areas inside the air box are partially Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/202004/29/2020...

  • Page 66: Meter Clean-Out Container

    2. Remove the rain cover. The container/funnel operate the fan for an extended period to cannot be snapped in place with the rain cover completely remove any moisture before installed. storing or before field operations. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 67: Alternate Meter Clean-Out

     Release the disk clamp while holding the seed 3. Open the quick-fill valve to allow leftover material disk against the meter. to drain.  Tip the top of the disk away from the meter. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/202004/29/2020...

  • Page 68: Seed Meter Brushes

    4. Add a half turn to the nuts. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 69 The ends of the long brush must fit snugly ridges on the leading edge of the brush holder. into the meter housing grooves at the top (8) and lower rear (9). Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/202004/29/2020...

  • Page 70: Seed Disk Maintenance

    2. Determine the ideal slack: Chain Type Chain Slack Long chains over 36 inch (91 cm) 1/4 in/ft (2.1 cm/m) 29613 Vertical short chains 1/4 in/ft (2.1 cm/m) Horizontal short chains 1/2 in/ft (4.2 cm/m) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 71: Chain Clips

    (6). worn disks. Check disk contact (see Always place removed shims from the inside page 39). to the outside. When installed, the wheel should turn freely and not hit the arm at the Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/202004/29/2020...

  • Page 72: Seed Flap Replacement

    Clean the strainer several times per season. Do not wait until application rates fall below target. Higher quality liquid fertilizers may require less frequent cleaning. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 73: Lubrication

    RV antifreeze and operate the pump until it is filled.  Lubrication 68169 If any movable parts such as levers, pivots, and clamps are not moving smoothly due to rust or hindering material, do not attempt to force parts into Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/202004/29/2020...

  • Page 74: Bearings

     Bulk tank planters - unlatch the tank lids so that 14. Cover the planter with a tarp if stored outside. the seals are not in compression during storage. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 75: Inside Disk Scraper Installation

    (13) of the opener frame. 10. Secure with two 5/8 x 2 1/2 inch bolts (14) and whiz nuts (15). 11. Reinstall the disk. 29227 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/202004/29/2020...
  • Page 76 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    If the problem was bridging at the gate, seed Remove the debris to eliminate the risk of an should flow into the meter immediately. object lodging in a seed cell and causing skips. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 78: Bulk Seed Tank Planters

    PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Troubleshooting Bulk Seed Tank Planters The following illustration shows rear cross sections of the seed meter in normal and row-failed conditions. 29743 Delivery Blockage or Normal: Filling Normal: Filled Bridging: Screen Bridging: Gate Back-flow Starvation...

  • Page 79: Row Hopper Planters

    3. Check seed pool for 2. If row is inactive, close foreign matter. seed inlet gate. 2. Check seed pool for 4. Resume planting. 3. Resume planting. foreign matter. 3. Resume planting. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 80: Seed Pool Recovery

    Remember to set this value back to 100% for large seeds. Meter pressure fan speed too high or seed Adjust baffle at the fan. Unable to adjust air pressure low enough. delivery fan speed too high Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 81 Worn or rusted sprockets and/or chain idler Check and replace any worn or rusted or bearings sprockets or chain idlers. See “Seed Lubricants” on page 29. Lack of proper seed lubrication on seed Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 82: Seed Population Too Low

    Ezee Glide Plus and/or more thoroughly to the cell and not fall out mix the lubricant into the seed. Air pressure too low, as confirmed by gauge Increase fan speed or reduce baffle setting. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 83: Air Pressure

    Seed meter plugged due to operating with Close seed inlet gates. Clean out meters. Low or erratic seed flow. fan shut off or pressure too low Set fan for correct pressure. Resume planting. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 84: Seed Population Too High

    Replace worn brush. Worn seed-drop brush and/or strip brushes Replace worn brushes. allowing excess seed to pass Incorrect seed disk with higher cell count Install correct disk. See Material Rate manual for seed charts. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 85: Planters

    Planter not set to run level from front to rear Check tongue height. See “Planter Leveling” on page 12. Backed up with planter in the ground Clean out and check for damage. Failed disk bearings Replace disk bearings. Disks are worn Replace disks. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 86 Disk angle too straight for soil conditions Reverse marker disk to pull or throw dirt. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 87: Fertilizer Troubleshooting

    See “Liquid Fertilizer (Option)” on page 44. Relief valve setting too low Review relief valve setting. See Material Dumping at normal pressure Rate manual. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 88 Possible pump issues See pump manual. Possible pump issues See pump manual. Pump leaks Pump oil consumption Pump seals or o-ring See pump manual. Crankcase components worn See pump manual. Noisy pump Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 89: Specifications

    Full minimum configuration with 60 lb/bu (0.77 kg/liter) seed. d. Maximum configuration is hoppers (3.0 bu) or bulk tank, markers, fertilizer, and unit mount row cleaners. e. Full maximum configuration with 60 lb/bu (0.77 kg/liter) seed and 1.04 kg/liter (8.7 lb/gal) fertilizer. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 90 Maximum configuration is hoppers (3.0 bu) or bulk tank, with markers, fertilizer, coulters, and unit mount row cleaners. e. Full maximum configuration with 60 lb/bu (0.77 kg/liter) seed and 1.04 kg/liter (8.7 lb/gal) fertilizer. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 91 Maximum configuration is hoppers 105 liters (3.0 bu) or bulk tank, with markers, fertilizer, and unit mount row cleaners. e. Full maximum configuration with 0.77 kg/liter (60 lb/bu) seed and 1.04 kg/liter (8.7 lb/gal) fertilizer. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 92 Maximum configuration is hoppers 105 liters (3.0 bu) or bulk tank, with markers, fertilizer, coulters, and unit mount row cleaners. e. Full maximum configuration with 0.77 kg/liter (60 lb/bu) seed and 1.04 kg/liter (8.7 lb/gal) fertilizer. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 93: Transport Dimensions

    Transport Length 29 ft 9 in (9m) 34 ft 4 in (10.5 m) Transport Height, Markers 10 ft 6 in (3.2 m) Transport Height, Hoppers 8 ft (2.4 m) Transport Clearance 19.6 in (50 cm) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 94: Bulk Planters

    Dimension Callout Description 12-Row 16-Row Transport Length 29 ft 9 in (9m) 34 ft 4 in (10.5 m) Transport Height, Bulk Tank 11 ft 5 in (3.5 m) Transport Clearance 19.6 in (50 cm) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 95 12-Row and 16-Row (30 in and 70 cm row spacing) Callout Description Dimension 1.6 bushel hoppers 11 ft 11 in (3.6 m) Transport Width 3.0 bushel hoppers 13 ft (4 m) Bulk tank 11 ft 11 in (3.6 m) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 96: Field/Working Dimensions

    Description Dimension Length 20 ft 1 in (6.1m) Height, Markers Folded 10 ft 6 in (3.2 m) Height, Hoppers 8 ft 3 in (2.5 m) Height, Bulk Tank 9 ft 2 in (2.8 m) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 97 Hoppers or Bulk Tank (30 in row spacing) Callout Description Dimension Width, Markers Folded 31 ft 4 in (9.5 m) with Hoppers or Bulk Tank (70 cm row spacing) Callout Description Dimension Width, Markers Folded 8.9 m (29 ft 4 in) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 98 Dimension Length 23 ft 10 in (7.3 m) Height, Markers Folded 10 ft 6 in (3.2 m) Height, Hoppers 8 ft 3 in (2.5 m) Height, Bulk Tank 8 ft 3 in (2.5 m) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 99 Hoppers or Bulk Tank (30 in row spacing) Callout Description Dimension Width, Markers Folded 41 ft 2 in (12.5 m) with Hoppers or Bulk Tank (70 cm row spacing) Callout Description Dimension Width, Markers Folded 11.6 m (38 ft 1 in) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 100: Hydraulic Diagrams

    (4) Transport wheel - Master 2 cylinder (2) Transport wheel - Slave 1 cylinder (5) Transport wheel - Master 1 cylinder (3) Transport wheel - Master 3 cylinder (6) Wing wheel - Slave 2 cylinder Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 101: Lift Hydraulics - 16 Row Planters

    (6) Transport wheel - Master 1 cylinder (3) Transport wheel - Slave 1 cylinder (7) Wing wheel - Assist 1 cylinder (4) Transport wheel - Master 3 cylinder (8) Wing wheel - Slave 2 cylinder Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 102: Fold Hydraulics

    PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Fold Hydraulics (1) Fold cylinder (2) Tongue latch cylinder Fan Hydraulics - Hopper Planters Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 103: Fan Hydraulics - Bulk Tank Planters

    PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Fan Hydraulics - Bulk Tank Planters Marker Hydraulics Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 104: Weight Transfer Hydraulics

    PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Weight Transfer Hydraulics T1 T1 LS LS T2 T2 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 105: Liquid Fertilizer Plumbing Diagrams

    PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications  Liquid Fertilizer Plumbing Diagrams 30” Row Spacing Plumbing (S/N E1008B-) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 106: 30" Row Spacing Plumbing (S/N E1009B+)

    PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications 30” Row Spacing Plumbing (S/N E1009B+) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 107: Cm Row Spacing Plumbing

    PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications 70 cm Row Spacing Plumbing Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 108: Torque Value Chart

    Tire warranty information is found online at the 64 psi 240 lb ft manufacturer’s websites listed below. For assistance or VF295/75R22.5 AD2 (441 kPa) (325 Nm) information, contact your nearest authorized farm tire retailer. Manufacturer Website Firestone www.firestoneag.com Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 109: Options

    OmniSTAR XP/HP (does not include 823-431C 12-Row PM300 Monitor w/Switch Box 431-007A subscription service or RTK radio, dealer installed) 16-Row PM300 Monitor w/Switch Box 431-008A Passcode, AG-372 Upgrade 823-429C OmniSTAR XP/HP to RTK RTK Radio, 900 Mhz 823-426C Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 110: Markers

    68183 Description Part Number Description Part Number Weight Transfer 411-538A ® Keeton Seed Firmer 890-840C Hydraulic Drive Hose Kit - 12-Row 411-712S Hydraulic Drive Hose Kit - 16-Row 411-714S Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 111: Gauge Wheel Scrapers

    These nozzles contain spring-loaded regulator that provides consistent back pressure over a wide range of rates and pressures. Great Plains offers two models of VeriFlow nozzles. Order one nozzle for each active boom clamp. 71188 34951 Description Part Number...

  • Page 112: Visagage Ii Section Control (S/N E1008B-)

    Part Number Description Part Number Ground Drive Fertilizer 12-Row (30 12-Row VisaGage II 427-070A 427-044K 16-Row VisaGage II 427-043A Ground Drive Fertilizer 16-Row (30 Ground Drive Fertilizer 12-Row (70 427-109A Ground Drive Fertilizer 16-Row (70 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 113: Fertilizer Dribblers

    Description Part Number Unit Mount Coulter Fluted - 12-Row 204-552A Unit Mount Coulter Fluted - 16-Row 204-551A Unit Mount Coulter Turbo - 12-Row 204-554A Unit Mount Coulter Turbo - 16-Row 204-553A Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 114: Seed Meter Disks

    Milo and Pelletized Sugar Beet, 130 Cell 817-800C Soybeans, 84 Cell (Medium) 817-798C Soybeans, 168 Cell (Large) 403-551D Sunflower, 60 Cell (Small) 837-234C Sunflower, 60 Cell (Medium) 837-235C Sunflower, 24 Cell (Large) 817-851C Wheat/Rice, 84 Cell - volumetric 817-867C Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 115: Seed Meter Clean-Out Container

    Air Meter Clean Out Funnel 817-811C  Seed Tube Brush One brush is provided with the planter. Use the following to order an additional or a replacement brush. 34089 Description Part Number Seed Tube Cleaner Brush 891-259C Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 116 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Options Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...

  • Page 117: Warranty

    Great Plains reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice. This warranty is not valid unless the unit is registered with Great Plains within 10 days from the date of the original purchase.
  • Page 118 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Warranty Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 119 ..........75 dribblers ........106 stagger ........39 seed tube ....20 ground drive ....47 orifice plate ......80 brush .........108 hydraulic drive ..... 48 clean-out ........60 pump ........80 parking ..........49 sensor.......20 rate ..........47 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 120 UMC-RC ..........42 UMRC ..........42 unfolding ........16 unit mount coulter ......36 VeriFlow nozzle ........104 VisaGage II ........105 waste disposal ........4 weight transfer ........103 wheel bearings ........67 wing locks ...........15 Numerics 2-point hitch ........11 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/29/2020...
  • Page 121 Table of Contents Index...
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