GREAT PLAINS BD7600 Operator's Manual
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OPERATOR MANUAL
MODEL BD7600 30 Foot 3-Section Drill
DrillCommand Version 02.02.04.00
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- Page 1 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Min-Till Drill OPERATOR MANUAL MODEL BD7600 30 Foot 3-Section Drill DrillCommand Version 02.02.04.00 195-613M Original Instructions Read the operator manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception.
- 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 08/27/2020 | 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 notice.
- Page 4 Trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: AccuShot, DrillCommand, Max-Chisel, Row-Pro, Singulator Plus, Short Disk, Swath Command, Terra-Tine, Ultra-Chisel, and X-Press. Registered trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: Air-Pro, Clear-Shot, Discovator, Great Plains, Land Pride, MeterCone, Nutri-Pro, Seed-Lok, Solid Stand, Terra-Guard, Turbo-Chisel, Turbo-Chopper, Turbo-Max, Turbo-Trill, Ultra-Till, Whirlfilter, and Yield-Pro.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Parking ....... . 43 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... - Page 6 Maintenance Schedule....58 Regular Maintenance ..... 58 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Prohibited Use The BD7600-30 Drill is a towed seeding implement. This three section min-till drill has a working width of Do not use this machine for any purpose or in any 30 feet (9.1 m) and folds to a width of 16 feet (4.9 m) way other than what is described in this manual, for transport. -
Page 8: Target Group For Operator Manual
Range of Application This product is classified as replaceable equipment in accordance with EC directive 2006/42/EC and agricultural implement in accordance with ASABE S390. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 9: Safety Information
Use additional safety equipment, such as hard hats, eye and ear protection, safety boots, etc., as needed. 8. Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized modification can result in unsafe conditions that lead to machine damage or personal injury. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 10: Handling And Disposing Of Chemicals
4. Stay clear of and never step over any rotating pressures. parts. 4. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel- handling equipment adequate for weight involved. 5. Tighten wheel bolts only to the specified torque. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 11: High Pressure Fluids
8. When towing on a trailer, secure implement with tie downs and chains. 9. When towing on a trailer, sudden braking can cause a trailer to swerve and upset. Reduce speed if trailer is not equipped with brakes. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 12: Safety Decals
Read and follow decal directions. Keep all safety decals clean and legible. Replace all damaged, faded, or missing decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for proper decal placement. When ordering new parts or components, also request corresponding safety decals. - Page 13 Two reflectors on the rear of center walkboard. walkboard, two on the rear of each wing walkboard, and one on each end of center walkboard. 71490B Two reflectors under center walkboard. 71490C Two reflectors under each wing walkboard. 71490A 71490D Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
- Page 14 818-337C Rev. B 71491 One decal on the tongue near the hitch. Pinch/Crush Hazard 818-045C One decal on each side of the tongue near the 71491 transport hooks 71491 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
- Page 15 One decal on the tongue near the hitch. 71492A Overhead Hazard 818-580C 71491 One decal on the front of each marker. Falling Hazard 818-398C 71605 Two decals - One decal on each end of rockshaft. 71492 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
- Page 16 Falling Hazard 71491 838-102C WARNING To avoid serious injury or death: Watch your step when climbing ladder or walking on walkboard. 838-102C One decal on the end of each wing near the ladder. 71502 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
- Page 17 One decal on the left side of the tongue above the Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 73 psi. transport tires. Torque wheel bolts to 76 lb-ft . 844-147C One decal on each gauge wheel mount. 71492 71492A Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
- Page 18 Torque wheel bolts to 170 lb-ft. 858-773C One decal on each end of each drill box frame. One decal on each transport wheel mount. 71502 71492 Pinching/Crushing Hazard 858-950C One decal on the tongue near the hitch. 71491 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
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Page 19: Preparation And Setup
To avoid serious Color Hydraulic Function injury, always use a clevis hitch or clevis Opener lift draw bar with locking-style hitch pin. Blue Transport lift/Jack Green Marker Gray Fold Yellow Hydraulic drive Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 20: Drill Hitches
Install the hitch (1) onto the tongue and secure with the bolt (2), lock washer, and nut. Assemble the safety chain (3) and washer (4), and secure with the longer bolt (5), lock washer, and nut. 71337 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 21: Hydraulic System
5. Tighten the box mount bolts to the torque to be bled or otherwise serviced by a trained specified in the “Torque Chart” on page 71. professional; contact your Great Plains dealer for service. Drill Leveling To level the drill, it must be hitched to a tractor with at least the hydraulics connected. - Page 22 30 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup the jam nut. Repeat at each opener lift cylinder as needed. 71440 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
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Page 23: Wing Box Alignment
2. To align the clutch jaws vertically, loosen the two bolts (1) on the backside of the adjustment plate (2). Slide the plate up or down. Tighten the bolts. 71341 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 24: Hydraulic Manifold Blocks
4. Engage the tractor hydraulics and lower the always operate the drill with the bypass valve locked openers. Lock the hydraulic lever on the tractor closed. for continuous operation. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 25: Ground Drive Setup
You can temporarily stop seed flow to a drill selection. section by disengaging the chain. Low Range right set of sprockets DRIVEN (gearbox) DRIVER 71511 High Range left set of sprockets 71512 DRIVEN (gearbox) DRIVER 71511A Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 26: Hydraulic Drive Setup
1.30 71596 0.88 1.20 High Rate - left set of sprockets 0.96 1.10 1.04 1.00 1.12 0.93 1.20 0.87 1.28 0.81 3. Adjust the target application rate. target rate conversion factor adjusted rate Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 27: Material Loading
At the beginning of each season. When changing material. To prepare for calibration, park the drill on a solid, level surface. Apply the parking brake and turn off the tractor engine. 71386 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 28: Ground Drive Calibration
6. Rotate the calibration crank to see that feed cups and drives are working properly and are free from 71515 foreign matter. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 29: Hydraulic Drive Calibration
14. Use the digital scale to weigh the seed and 1. Use the rate charts to set up the drill for bucket for gross weight. calibration: a. Find the rate chart for your material. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... - Page 30 Great Plains recommends you perform a calibration for each crop. Calibration Factor can be manually entered based on previous calibrations or based on calibration starting points from seed rate charts. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
- Page 31 For example, a 40 foot machine with 7.5 inch spacing would have 5 rows caught per submeter. It would be 5 whether you are catching 1 box, 2 boxes, or 3 boxes, because it is five rows per box. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
- Page 32 Changing from low range to high range requires recalibration. 71514 27 . It is recommended to calibrate all drill boxes to get the best seeding results. Repeat the calibration process for each drill box. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
- Page 33 When drilling, check the seed rate by noting the acres drilled, amount of seed added to the drill and the level in the drill box. If seeding more or less than desired, adjust the rate slightly to make up for field conditions. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
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Page 34: Operation
For drills equipped with knock downs, make sure to clean away debris that collects ahead of the opener disk or between the knock down bar and opener disk. Raise the drill for turns. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 35: End Operating
The parking stands at the end of each wing are used when parking the drill unfolded. To use the parking stand (1): 1. Remove the pin (2). 71437 When not using the jack, make sure it is all the way up (3). 71446 71437A Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 36: Walkboard
2. Lift up the walkboard. 3. Pull out the spring-loaded pin and turn 90 degrees to engage the lock (2). 71449 3. Release the spring-loaded pin to lock the ladder in down position. 71504A Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 37: Raise And Lower Openers
71345A Folding Pinching or Crushing Hazard Pinching or crushing at pivot points can result in serious injury or death. Keep others away from the drill and tractor during folding and unfolding. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 38: Transport Lift
The transport lift circuit also includes a cylinder on 71348 the tongue for the transport hooks which lift and restrain the ends of the wings when folded. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 39: Lower Drill
FIELD position with the openers up or down. The locks will only disengage when the openers are completely raised. There are two lock handles on each drill section, six handles total. 71389 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 40: Two Compartment Box Components
6. Tighten all knobs (2 and 3). 71388 This illustration shows the divider flap (1) open and secured under the vinyl flap. 71388B 71394D Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 41: Box Dividers
110.3 bu (3887 liter) Standard 66.2 bu (2332 liter) 44.1 bu (1555 liter) Offset to back 72.2 bu (2544 liter) 38.1 bu (1343 liter) Offset to front 60.2 bu (2121 liter) 50.1 bu (1765 liter) Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 42: Rain Flap
4. Lift the spill flap assembly (12) out of the box. 5. Lift the dividers (13) out of the box. 6. Install the new dividers. 7 . Reinstall the spill flap assembly to the box. 71396 71397 71396A Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 43: Feed Cups
Positions 2, 3, and 4 - medium to extra large Wind shield (7) seeds Position 5 - Clean out To change the position, pull out the handle and move it to the appropriate position. Set all boxes the same. 71378 71355 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 44: Slide Gate
Make sure to have the correct hydraulic block for your tractor hydraulics. If you are not familiar with the tractor hydraulics, talk to your dealer. 71356A Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... - Page 45 You may need to turn up detent pressure to maximum or use a mechanical detent holder to hold the lever forward. See your tractor dealer for the proper way to provide constant flow to the openers. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
- Page 46 The net operating pressure on the opener cylinders is maintained at the pressure you selected while the tractor remote lever was held forward. Reactivating the tractor lever forward will confirm this. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
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Page 47: Opener Overview
See “Opener Depth Adjustment” on page 47. A variety of press wheels are available, Heavy Duty Opener some are region-specific. Ask your Great Plains dealer. Opener height adjustment (11) - The pivot point for the opener body can be adjusted for lower ground level in rows or planting in tire tracks. -
Page 48: Acremeter
If any of the feed cup shafts stops for 20 seconds, an alarm sounds and the indicator for that section flashes. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 49: Transport
Lower the tongue by connecting the opener-lift Raise, lock, and fold the drill into transport circuit and pressurizing the openers. position. Start the tractor and pull away from the drill. Park the drill on firm, level ground. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... - Page 50 30 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Index Operation Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
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Page 51: Adjustments
Make sure opener depth is all set the same. See “Opener Depth Adjustment” on page 47. Make sure all opener spring down pressure is the same. See “Opener Spring Down Pressure” on page 47. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 52: Opener Frame Pivot Adjustment
8. Repeat step 5 through step 7 for the other arm of the frame. 9. Raise the jack until the top holes are aligned. 10. Insert the bolt in the top hole (5) and install a nut. Do not tighten the nut. 26427 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 53: Opener Spring Down Pressure
Shorten the length for no-till conditions. 26441 If press wheels are lifting off the ground, increase hydraulic down pressure. If press wheels are digging into the ground, reduce hydraulic down pressure. 26452 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 54: Disk Blade Adjustments
71456 right-hand threaded bolt. 3. Carefully remove the blade (2). Note how many spacers (3) are outside the flange dust cover (4) and inside the disk. Do not lose the hub components and spacers. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 55: Seed Firmer Adjustments
1. Pull up on the Seed-Lok arm (1). 2. Raise the lever (2). (D) Spacing (A) Extension 185 inches BD7600-30-3610 10 inch (469.9 cm) 184.75 inches BD7600-30-4875 7.5 inch (469.3 cm) 185.5 inches BD7600-30-6006 6 inch (471.2 cm) 24453 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 56: Marker Disk Adjustment
Lock the bolt in position by tightening the jam nuts. 11757 To have the marker throw out dirt, turn around the disk on the spindle. Turn around the disk assembly as shown below. 71527 11248 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 57: Marker Transport Carrier
Avoid contact with the hub assembly. 1. Loosen the nuts (2). 2. Adjust the rear elevation of each knock down assembly so it is as close as possible to level with the opener frame. 31408 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 58: Scraper/Disk Gap
2. Slide the scraper (2) until it almost contacts the opener disk. 3. Tighten the nut to torque specification. 4. Rotate the opener disk a full turn or more to make sure that contact is avoided. 31408 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 59: Options
Installation instructions are included with the kit. 71443 Description Part Number 18943 Open-Center Hydraulic Block 850-351C Description Part Number Closed-Center Hydraulic Block 850-347C 3-Channel Shaft Monitor 116-283A Section Control Hydraulic Block 850-334C Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 60: Seed Firmers
00 Opener Press wheels are available as bundle options on the 120GPD 300T Seed Firmer 890-902C 00HD Opener initial drill order. A variety of kits are available to change the press wheels in the field. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 61: Press Wheel Scraper
Fert/Small Seed Tube 00/00HD 222-017A 71432A w/Clamp Fertilizer Extended Tube 00HD 222-018A Description Part Number Assembly Blockage Kit w/DRLCM 195-626A Blockage Kit Seed/Fertilizer DCBS 195-638A Blockage Kit Seed Loup 195-641A Blockage Kit Seed/Fertilizer Loup 195-642A Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 62: Box Divider Insert
Order one kit for either a ground drive or hydraulic drive drill. 71431 Description Part Number Ground Drive Scale Kit 195-621A Hydraulic Drive Scale Kit 195-640A 71436 Description Part Number Box Light Kit 195-643A Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 63: Knock Downs
When ordering a camera package for ground drive drills, the customer will need to provide a harness for the console being used. For hydraulic drive drills, the harness is included in the package. 71668 Description Part Number Camera Package 194-364A Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 64: Maintenance
Inspect hydraulic hoses for cuts, cracks, and aging. Check fittings and cylinders for evidence of leaks. Repair or replace as needed. Keep disk scrapers properly adjusted. Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 65: Hydraulic Maintenance
6. Let the box thoroughly dry before closing the lid. When assembling, put the screen into the filter. Place the retaining washer on top of the filter and screw on the end cap. 25187 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 66: Flow Tent Replacement
4. Loosen the set screws (2) on the two locking collars at the right end of the flap shaft (3). 71593 71393 5. Remove the shaft up to the feed cup to be removed. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 67: Feed Cup Installation
6. Make sure the seed wheel divider (4) goes into the slot (5) on the feed cup flap. 7 . Place the new seed wheel assembly into the feed cup housing. 8. Close the windshield. 71410 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 68: Feed Cup Flap
6. Insert the shaft key (2) with the arrows aligned removable link is positioned to minimize snags. (3). Install the clip with the open end facing away from the direction of chain travel. 26482 71412 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 69: Markers
Normal service life of the element will vary depending on precautions taken to minimize contamination in the hydraulic system. 18795 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 70: Seed Flap Replacement
(2). Push a new seed flap down through the metal bracket until the flap snaps into place with the T top resting on top of the bracket. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 71: Lubrication
Transport Hook Pivots Apply grease to one grease fitting on each gauge wheel pivot until grease emerges. Apply grease to two grease fittings at the bottom of the transport hook until grease emerges. 71416 71415 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 72: Wheel Bearings
Use touch-up paint to cover scratches, chips, and worn areas to prevent rust. Apply grease to exposed cylinder rods to prevent rust. Seasonal Cover the drill with a tarp if stored outside. 71420 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 73: Troubleshooting
Unclean seed Use clean seed. Build-up of seed treatment in feed cups Clean out feed cups. ® ® Seed-Lok plugging Lock up Seed-Lok (page 49). See “Opener disks not turning freely”. Opener disks not turning Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... - Page 74 Rough field conditions may move seed Rework field. in the box Feed cup slide gates are not set the Check all feed cup gates and reset as needed. same See “Upper Slide Position” in Material Rate Manual rate charts. Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
- Page 75 Increase cut angle of marker disk (page 50). Marker disk does not mark conditions Marker folding linkage does not have Lengthen marker chain (page 50). enough slack to allow marker disk to drop into field depressions Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
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Page 76: Specifications
65% rear compartment 35% w/offset to back divider 72.2 bu (2544 liter) 38.1 bu (1343 liter) front compartment 55% rear compartment 45% w/offset to front divider 60.2 bu (2121 liter) 50.1 bu (1765 liter) Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 77: Torque Chart
For assistance or Transport 305/70R16.5 73 psi 170 lb ft information, contact your nearest authorized farm tire Gauge Wheel 10.0x15 73 psi 76 lb ft retailer. Manufacturer Website Firestone www.firestoneag.com www.bkt-tires.com/en Goodyear www.titan-intl.com Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 78: Electrical Harness Routing
30 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Index Specifications Electrical Harness Routing Lighting Harness 71686 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 79: Hydraulic Diagrams
30 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Index Specifications Hydraulic Diagrams Fold 71404A Transport Lift/Jack 71405B Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 80: Opener Lift - Open Center
30 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Index Specifications Opener Lift - Open Center P3 P1 71532 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 81: Opener Lift - Closed Center
30 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Index Specifications Opener Lift - Closed Center P3 P1 71533 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 82: Section Control
30 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Index Specifications Section Control 71531 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 83: Hydraulic Drive
30 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Index Specifications Hydraulic Drive 71531B Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 84: Single Marker
30 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Index Specifications Single Marker 71471 Dual Markers/Jack 71472 Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020... -
Page 85: Warranty
Great Plains reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice. The warranty shall not be interpreted to render Great Plains liable for damages of any kind, direct or consequential or contingent to property. - Page 86 30 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Index Warranty Great Plains | 195-613M | 08/27/2020...
- Page 87 42 earplugs ..........4 bar ..........51 Scharmüller hitch ......14 electrical connections ......13 scraper ........52 section control ...... 18 tine ..........51 seed firmer......41 feed cup ........33 seed flap ....... 41 Great Plains 195-613M 08/27/2020...
- Page 88 .........32 transport lock ........32 transport speed ........5 unfolding ..........33 vinyl flap ..........34 walkboard ...........30 walkboard ladder ........30 waste disposal ........5 wheel bearings ........66 wind shield ..........37 wing parking stand ......29 work light kit ........56 Great Plains 195-613M 08/27/2020...
- Page 89 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 90 Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...
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