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Table of Contents Index Great Plains P L A N T E R OPERATOR MANUAL MODEL PL5800 411-474M Original Instructions Read the operator manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception.
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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.
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Printed 12/17/2019 | 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.
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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.
PL5800 Planter Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction The planter model PL5800 is a pull-type planting model and serial number on the inside cover of this implement for use in conventional till, minimum-till, or manual for quick reference. light no-till conditions.
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 | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
3. Tire explosion and/or serious injury can result from parts. over inflation. Do not exceed tire inflation pressures. 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 | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
10. When towing on a trailer, sudden braking can for the proper way to recycle or dispose of waste. cause a trailer to swerve and upset. Reduce speed if trailer is not equipped with brakes. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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PL5800 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Information Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Eight reflectors - One on front of each light bar, one Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. on each side of walkboard, and two on back of each Refer to this section for proper decal placement.
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NT AC T CA IV E N CA LI N E DE AT H line W IT ield UT - -030 34843 Two decals - One on each marker first section. Pinch/Crushing Hazard 858-030C 68211 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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Keep tractor at IDLING SPEED and slowly engage PTO to prevent damage to Hydraulic Motor Keep Radiator clean and free of foreign matter to prevent overheating. Do NOT operate with hydraulic oil at or above 180°F. 858-004C Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 30 psi (207 kPa). Torque wheel bolts to 295 ft-lb (427 N-m). 844-070C Two decals - One on each transport wheel. 68136 General Information 838-995C 68137 One decal - On left side of hitch. 68135 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Great Plains hydraulic hoses have color coded The quick start guides are not specific to individual handle grips to help hook up hoses to tractor outlets.
Allow slack for hitch movements. console lead (2) to the console harness, and 3. Make the electrical connections for the planter any optional harnesses. console circuit to control the planter hydraulic systems. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
2. Lower the lift cylinders completely. 3. Set the 2-point hitch or hydraulic hitch so the top of the tongue tube 36 1/2 inches (93 cm) above Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
(without seeding). 4. Operate in the field for a short distance. 1. Set the planting depth with the T-handles. 5. Inspect the furrow. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
1143 cm 480.0 inch 1219 cm YP16-2-24TR36 Standard 36.0 inch 91.4 cm 404.0 inch 1163 cm 432.0 inch 1097 cm YP16-2-24TR36 as 1236 36.0 inch 91.4 cm 404.0 inch 1163 cm 432.0 inch 1097 cm Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Check the chain tension (page 60). Make sure meter inlet gates are open to chart value. See Material Rate manual. Make sure hoses are fully connected to meters. Close and latch all tank/hoppers lids. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Over a period of normal use the cylinders may get serious injury or death. out of phase. This will cause some planter sections to run higher than others. If this happens, rephase the lift cylinders. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
For 2-point hitch, raise the hitch to disengage the wing locks. Hitch softkey under For hydraulic hitch, tap the Working Hydraulics on the FOLD SEQUENCE screen, and raise the hydraulic hitch to disengage the wing locks. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
SEQUENCE screen, and lower the hydraulic 7. Shut off the tractor and remove the key. hitch to disengage the wing locks. 8. Remove the transport lock channels from storage and put the channels on the transport wheel cylinders. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Seed is loaded into the hopper from above. If the fertilizer option is installed, liquid fertilizer pumped from below with a quick-fill system, but may also be gravity loaded from above with the tank caps removed. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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3. Move the hook clear of the latch. 22958 68147 4. Lift lid slightly at the pivot end to clear the strainer (4). 5. Swing lid away. 6. Check that the strainer basket (4) is clean and in place. 22959 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
It takes about a minute to initially fill the valve, and operate the cab control to determine seed meters. which setting (Extend or Retract) turns the auger in the correct direction for seed lift. 5. Load the seed. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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A sensor in each seed tube reports seed passage to meters that holds the seed in disk cells until released the seed monitoring system which reports counts to the seed tubes. and rates on the console. 68200 68199 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
(5) Return from delivery fan to meter pressure as required by chemical manufacturer. fan. Seek medical assistance immediately if (6) Case drain from meter pressure fan to accident occurs. Know what to do in case of an accident. delivery fan motor. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Make sure the entire cutout is visible as shown in positive displacement pump. For pump operation the illustration. If part of the cutout or the entire and pump maintenance, refer to the pump manual Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
At higher voltages, electrocution can occur without direct contact. 68197 The hydraulic drive option replaces the standard contact wheel ground drive with a hydraulic motor (1) as the power source for meter rotation. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
The connector ends (11) connect the wiring harness to the planter’s CANbus. The load cell provides feedback so the system can maintain the target pressure. 32085 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Before going to the field, check for air leaks: 1. Turn the compressor on to pressure up the primary system until it automatically shuts off. If the system loses pressure, check for leaks. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
36 hours. For longer periods, see “Parking” on page 30. 68140 1. Position the planter on firm, level ground. 2. If equipped with fertilizer, flush the system and protect the pump against corrosion. 3. Fold the planter. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Thoroughly clean the pump following instructions in the pump manual. d. Remove any dirt and debris that can hold moisture and cause corrosion. 7. Clean planter of mud, dirt, excess oil, and grease. 29745 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Do not adjust the spring so that it will bottom out. Fan and Meter Pressurization Make sure the correct seed disks are installed (see Seed Rate Charts), and the seed inlets gates are set for the seed. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Screen 1 (first row above graphs), Average Overall the planter in motion. Population If the population is only slightly low, the problem can be skips (periodic empty disk pockets). If slightly high, the problem can be doubles Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Seed Rate manual. This is an overview of the 3. Restore the pressure to the initial value at step 1. general process, which varies with the seed type and planter meter drive type. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
GROUND SPEED CALIBRATION over a 400 ft (100 m) course, as described in the Great Plains recommends checking with your local Planter/Drill Control manual. When completed and agronomist as soil conditions can vary. Conditions in...
3. For forward and backward adjustment, add or the switch state is ignored during FILL DISK remove the extension arm (1) to place the row and 5 REV TEST operations. cleaner to either side of the coulter hub (2), Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Springs set by a cam add an adjustable force to the row weight. See “Row Unit Down Pressure” on page 38. Pressurization Inlet (standard). Pressure-regulated air enters the meter here and 25392 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Keeton, optional, shown). The seed into the subsoil, down force is too high and needs firmer minimizes seed bounce and improves soil to be reduced. contact. It may also deliver fertilizer. See “Coulter Row Adjustment” on page 49. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Individual rows may be set higher if running in heavy tires tracks. Row Unit Opener Disks The 25 Series openers have three adjustments: planting seed depth, openers disk to disk clearance, and gauge wheel/opener disk clearance. 68158 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Install lift cylinder locks when working on the machine. A falling machine can cause severe injury or death. 1. Raise the planter and install lift cylinder locks. 2. Remove the side gauge wheels on the row unit needing adjustment. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Side Gauge Wheel Scraper (Option) Crushing Hazard Make sure machine is secure before working on the machine. A falling machine can cause severe injury or death. To adjust the side gauge wheels: 25273 22525 22524 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
To change the stagger: 1. Raise the planter. 2. Remove the bolt (1), lock washer (2), and spacers (3). 3. Reinstall the spacers, press wheel (4), and hardware to the other hole location (5). Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
It also keeps precipitation, seed disk. sunlight, and field debris out of the meters. A knockout brush on the inside of the cover brushes loose seeds off the seed disk. 68908 68910 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
In this case, the problem is further up in the seed flow. Close the gate completely for about 15 seconds. 69650A This prevents meter pressurization air from Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
10. On the seed monitoring system console, select 5. Make sure the seed meter clamp (1) is aligned the new Material, seed disk cell count, and target with the disk seat (2). population. 11. Reinstall the rain cover. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
If locking up unused rows of a twin-row planter, shut off the front (short mount) rows. On single-row planter with mid-length 29758 mounts, any rows may be locked up. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
The unit-mount cleaner have two adjustments: Wheel placement for more or less aggressive cleaning, and wheel height adjusted by a stop. The cleaner arms float. The stop only sets the lowest position. 68907A Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
1. Raise the planter. Row units may be fully lowered or locked up. Do not attempt to move the blade when 27343 a. Loosen the bolts (4). Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
It traps the seeds as opener disks. they exit the seed tube and firms them into the bottom of the seed trench. 68601 20327 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
4. Remove the drive tool. Engage the lever stop under the handle when the Seed-Lok is in use. If left disengaged (3), a furrow obstruction could cause unintended lockup. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
3. After adjusting the folding speed, tighten the jam nut on the adjustment screw to hold the settings. Marker Disk Angle Sharp Objects Hazard Marker blades are sharp and may result in injury. Wear hand protection when working in the area. 11757 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Lubricate areas listed on page 64. Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety decals by obtaining new decals from your Great Plains dealer. See “Safety Decals” on page 7. 68160 1. Place a tarp or large container under the airbox clean-out to catch seed.
If this is done, make sure to dusty and humid conditions, or otherwise sticky soils, operate the fan for an extended period to completely remove any moisture before storing or before field operations. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
9. Clean seed from all brushes. A shop vacuum is recommended to clean the brushes. 10. Inspect the brushes. 11. Rotate the container/funnel clockwise to remove and empty. 12. If the planter will be used again. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
If an obvious groove is worn in the drop brush, replace the brush. Possible Chemical Hazard Brushes will have talc and graphite residue, and may have residue of hazardous seed treatments. Wear a respirator for brush cleaning. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
(4). drop brush (6) and seat the brush holder (5). 2. Turn each snap clockwise to release the brush 10. Starting with the bottom snap, swing the snaps holder (5). (4) back into place. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Keep original shipping cartons for disk storage. 68912 Otherwise, store on edge (not leaning), or stacked 1. Remove the knockout brush (4) from the seed horizontally on a spindle, to eliminate any warping meter rain cover. risks. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Normally the fold hydraulic are bled at the factory markers. before shipping. Bleeding should not be required other than to fold and hold the lever on for one Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
1. Lift the side gauge wheel off the ground. the span which does not run through the idlers). Move the tire in and out to check for end play. 2. Determine the ideal slack. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Do not replace the shear bolt with a lower grade bolt, or a smaller bolt, or may experience nuisance shears. If conditions are causing frequent shears, keep spare bolts in the storage holes of the marker shear base. 22839 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
5. Reset the pop-out indicator, if necessary. systems. Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for Keep a filter element on hand. Great Plains leaks. accident occurs, seek recommends changing the filter at least annually, or...
2. Pull up to pull the flap up out of the metal bracket (2). 3. Push the new seed flap down through the metal bracket until the flaps into place with the “T” top 31322 resting on top of the bracket. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
Gauge Wheel Cylinder Pins 2-Point Hitch to Tongue Pivot Grease one grease fitting on each gauge wheel. Grease one grease fitting at the tongue pivot. Apply Apply until grease emerges. until grease emerges. 68163 68165 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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Row Unit Side Gauge Wheel Bushing Grease fittings on each side of the each row unit. Apply until grease emerges. 68209 Illustration is viewed from the bottom of the planter. 68169 Only the top grease fittings require grease. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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Hydraulic Drive (Option): 1 chain on center of planter under rockshaft. Coat thoroughly with chain lube; as required. Fertilizer Pump Ground Drive (Option): 2 chains at fertilizer pump ground pump. Coat thoroughly with chain lube; as required. 25280 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
For canola or mustard, 1 cup (240 ml) per 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) bag is a minimum starting value. Mix the seed lubricant early during the seed loading. Use more lubricant in extremely dry conditions. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
402-707A The kit does not include, but will require: a geolocation data source, such as a Trimble AgGPS262 receiver (available from Great Plains), coordinate augmentation data source, such as Trimble AgGPS900 RTK rover radio (available from Great Plains).
Hydraulic drive and pump system The manifold and tank systems are normally installed when a planter is purchased, as field 68172A installation can be intensive. Description Part Number Marker Assembly 113-977A 36 Inch Marker Assembly 113-971A Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
VeriFlow nozzles. These nozzles contain a spring- loaded regulated 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. Description Part Number...
Order one dribbler per row. Option Packages Part Number 68175 Right-Hand Fertilizer Dribbler Assembly 204-131A Left-Hand Fertilizer Dribbler Assembly 204-132A Option Package Part Number Ground Drive Fertilizer Pump Assembly 427-026L Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
YP16-2-1630 (30 inch single) 207-137A Auxiliary Hydraulic Assembly 411-478A YP16-2-2420 (20 inch single) 207-135A Frame Mounted Row Options YP16-2-3115 (15 inch single) 207-133A No combination of unit mounted and frame mounted attachments may be mixed. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
204-535A The part numbers are not listed here YP16-2-3115 (15 inch, on 30 inch rows) 204-541A because available press wheels are often region specific. See your Great Plains dealer. 14 Inch Straight Blade Packages Part Number YP16-2-32TR (30 inch) 204-531A...
For easy access, the timing tool can be ordered with hardware for mounting it under the walkboard. Description Part Number Timing Tool Assembly 403-557S (contains one each of the following) Timing Tool Holder 403-556H Long Lynch Pin 805-240C Timing Tool, 19 Tooth 812-391C Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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If slightly under, see “Seed Population Too Low” on page 82. If slightly over, see “Seed Population Too High” on page 84. Seed Pool The following illustration shows rear cross sections of the seed meter in normal and row-failed conditions. 29743 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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If you start or resume planting with an empty seed pool, the delivery flow may be too low to keep the meter supplied. The steps below quickly prime the meter by rebuilding the seed pool. 29744 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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Incorrect speed calibration Perform speed calibration using the monitor manual. Rows not If not detected by the seed monitor, Lift the planter, expose bottom of seed tube, and clean out. planted. check for plugged seed tube Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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Lock up the clutch until it can be overhauled or replaced. See the clutch or wear “Electric Clutch Lockup” on page 26. Skipping chain from the drive to the wing Check chain slack. Replace worn chain. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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Check for worn chain, worn idlers, and low chain slack. Skips due to debris in disk cells Remove rain covers, inspect and clean out disks. Row has blank disk installed Replace with a seeding disk. Seed sensor obscured Clean out seed tube. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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It may be necessary to take the top off the airbox or use side access outlet low or doors to clear junk from the slot. not keeping up with other Bad hose routing between delivery hose rows. Correct the hose routing. and airbox on wing Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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Seed treatment sticky Add Ezee Glide Plus to seed to dry out seed treatment. Little or no seed to several rows with Treatment mixed unevenly and plugging Clean out seed and re-mix. heavily treated outlets seed. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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Lock up Seed-Lok Failed disk bearings Replace disk bearings. Bent or twisted row unit frame Replace row unit frame. Partially plugged seed tube Lift up planter, expose bottom of seed tube and clean out. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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Maximum down float should be limited by the slot at the rod end of Marker disk Marker folding linkage does not have the marker cylinder. does not mark. enough slack to allow marker disk to drop into field depressions Reverse marker disk to pull or throw dirt. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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Voltage reads “0” on monitor Inspect for pinched or broken wiring harness between the load cell or is unaffected Signal wire grounded to frame and DPLCM. Replace damaged wiring. by load on load cell. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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Not available with 150 bu hopper. a. Typical standard configuration is markers, 82 bushel hopper, no fertilizer, no coulters b. Typical maximum configuration is markers, 82 bushel hopper, starter fertilizer system, unit mount coulters Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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Not available with 150 bu hopper. a. Typical standard configuration is markers, 82 bushel hopper, no fertilizer, no coulters b. Typical maximum configuration is markers, 82 bushel hopper, starter fertilizer system, unit mount coulters Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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Goodyear www.titan-intl.com Tire Warranty Information Firestone www.firestoneag.com All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer of www.bkt-tires.com/en the tire. Tire warranty information is found in the brochures included with your Operator and Parts Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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If the planter is left lines for the arms. fully tied down, it could sustain damage or 5. Remove the lower shipping bolts (5). lift the trailer from the tractor upon transport wheel contact. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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1. On the shank (3) remove the press wheel adjuster (4), the 1/2 x 1 inch bolt (5), 1/2 x 1 1/2 inch bolt (6), and lock washer (7). Do not disturb, loosen, or remove the front two bolts. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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5. Attach the marker lift arm (14) to the first section with the 3/8 x 2 1/2 inch bolt (15). Secure with nylock nut (16). 6. Repeat the procedure for the other marker. 68876 Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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11. Reinstall the disk blade. 29227 29853 1. Insert the 3/16 x 3 inch bolt (1) from the rear, through the lowest hole of the bracket (2). 2. Place the tube (3) over the bolt. Great Plains | 411-474M | 12/17/2019...
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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.
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