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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, or may show
NTA607, NTA607HD, NTA2007 or NTA2007HD air drills.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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Table of Contents
Index
Operator Manual
NTA607 and NTA2007
6 Meter No-Till Air Drills
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 2019-04-09
Index
32469
EN
166-372M

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator Manual NTA607 and NTA2007 6 Meter No-Till Air Drills 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! 32469 Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit, or may show NTA607, NTA607HD, NTA2007 or NTA2007HD air drills.
  • 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 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 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Weight Transfer Bypass Valve Adjustment....90 Air Brake Maintenance ...........127 Reservoir Draining ..........127 Frame-Mounted Coulters ..........94 Air Brake Filter Cleaning........127 07 Series Row Unit Adjustments ......... 96 Brake Drum and Liner Maintenance .......128 Row Unit Spring Adjustment ........
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Equipment Identification This Operator manual applies to the following Great Plains pull-type integrated air drill seeders: NTA607-3275 6m, 32-row, 19.1cm (7.5in) spacing NTA607-4006 6m, 40-row, 15.0cm (5.9in) spacing NTA2007-3275 20ft, 32-row, 7.5in spacing...
  • Page 6 Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. Your 6 Meter No-Till Air Drill has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine.
  • Page 7 Some parts may change to assure top performance. use the serial and model number (page 1) when ordering parts from your Great Plains dealer. Document Family Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisfied with 166-372M Owner’s Manual (this document) your new machine.
  • Page 8 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index 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 9 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Wear Protective Equipment Wear protective clothing and equipment. Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid loose-fitting clothing. Because prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss, wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
  • Page 10 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Handle Chemicals Properly Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and property. Do not use liquid seed treatments with the NTA607 or NTA2007.
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Tire Safety Tire changing can be dangerous and should be performed by trained personnel using correct tools and equipment. When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough for you to stand to one side–not in front of or...
  • Page 12 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Practice Safe Maintenance Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools and equipment. Refer to this manual. For brake work, see specific safety information beginning on page 125. Work in a clean, dry area.
  • Page 13 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 14 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Reflectors: Fluorescent Panels NTA607: 833-398C NTA2007: 833-398C One each side, cart front One each side, cart front frame, one each side, rear frame; caster light bar; 2 panels total...
  • Page 15 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Reflectors: Daytime NTA607: 838-267C NTA2007: 838-267C 32466 On rear face of lift assist On rear face of reflector frame tool bar support tube near lights (below Reds); (inside of Reds);...
  • Page 16 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Transport: Speed 32466 NTA607: 848-398C NTA2007: See 818-188C On rear strobe decal plate and on front upper face of hopper: centre of single 2890 litre (82 bu.) hopper, centre of right hopper or right side of 5280 litre (150 bu.)
  • Page 17 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Transport: Warning: Roll-Away NTA607: 848-757C NTA2007: 818-760C WARNING ROLLING HAZARD To avoid serious injury or death from free rolling machine: • Use provided chock blocks to chock cart tires in direction of grade when machine is parked.
  • Page 18 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Danger: Crush (Marker) NTA607: 848-513C NTA2007: 848-581C On wing tip outside faces; 2 total See “Marker Operation (Option)” on page 62. 31281 Danger: Electrocution 31234 NTA607: 848-516C NTA2007: 848-574C On left side of tongue near hitch, on sides of cart frame above tires;...
  • Page 19 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Danger: Marker Crush NTA607: 848-528C NTA2007: 848-580C On wing outside faces; 2 total See “Marker Safety Information” on page 62. 31281 Danger: Chemicals 31236 NTA607: 848-520C NTA2007: 818-323C On each hopper, near lid,...
  • Page 20 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Danger: Chemicals (Option) 31124 NTA607: 848-529C NTA2007: 818-323C on tank cradles, preset only if liquid fertilizer system installed; 0 or 2 total See “Loading Liquid Fertilizer (Option)” on page 53.
  • Page 21 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Danger: Marker Pinch (Option) NTA607: COV-2753 NTA2007: COV-2753 On upper face at rear of primary marker arm (when wings are unfolded). Note: This is a Haukaas-supplied decal and does not need to be replaced if lost, damaged or illegible.
  • Page 22 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Warning: Moving Chain NTA607: 848-509C NTA2007: 818-860C This decal is present on every chain guard, and on any separate cover plate on any chain guard; the total number varies considerably with machine configuration.
  • Page 23 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Warning: High Pressure Fluid 31234 NTA607: 848-517C NTA2007: 818-437C On left side of tongue near hitch, at hydraulic port bulkhead on rear of cart; 2 total See “Hydraulic Hose Hook-up” on page 26.
  • Page 24 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Warning: Pinch Point NTA607: 848-525C NTA2007: 848-578C On outside faces of flex link weldment, on outside face of cylinder lug above wing gauge wheels; 4 total See “Weight Transfer Safety Information” on page 90.
  • Page 25 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Warning: Hand Pinch NTA607: 848-531C NTA2007: 818-798C On gearbox mounting plate near adjuster crank, on top outside face of cart-implement link arms; 3 or 4 total See “Setting Material Rates” on page 69.
  • Page 26 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Caution: Tire Pressure and Torque NTA607: 848-497C NTA2007: 838-092C CAUTION To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage from Improper Tire Inflation or Torquing of Wheel Bolts: Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 60 psi.
  • Page 27 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Caution: Tires Not A Step NTA607: 848-507C NTA2007: 818-398C On rear face of lift assist frame tool bar above casters, rear face of cart frame near transport tires, on gauge wheel arms above tires;...
  • Page 28 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Preparation and Setup This section helps you prepare your tractor and NTA607 or NTA2007 for use, and covers seasonal tasks, and tasks when the tractor/drill configuration changes. Before using the NTA607 or NTA2007 in the field, you must hitch the drill to a suitable tractor, inspect systems and level the drill.
  • Page 29 Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hitching Tractor to Drill 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 drill and moving tractor.
  • Page 30 Only trained personnel should work on system hydraulics! Great Plains hydraulic hoses are colour coded to help you hook-up hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses that go to the same remote valve have the same colour handles.
  • Page 31 Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Brake Hook-up (Option) Two drill braking (trailer braking) systems are available: • Dual-line air system (Figure 8), and • Single-line hydraulic (Figure 9). In both systems, the tractor’s trailer brake remote port(s) operate a hydraulic slave cylinder on the drill.
  • Page 32 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 17. Connect the “Provision” or “Supply” line. This line is Red-coded. The Provision line charges a reservoir tank on the drill. The Brake line operates a valve system which meters tank air to the master cylinder on the drill.
  • Page 33 Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Beacon Operation Refer to Figure 14 The flash strobe beacon and rear plate illumination lamp may be disabled for field operations using a switch below the beacon. This switch does not control the brake/turn/running lights at left and right rear.
  • Page 34 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Stow Wheel Chocks 21. Verify that the tractor transmission is in Park, and that the tractor’s parking brake is set (per step 2). Refer to Figure 15 and Figure 16...
  • Page 35 Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Heights and Levelling All frame sections must be at the correct height and level to maintain even planting depth. The hitch height sets cart frame level, and must be at a consistent height to both maintain level, and maintain radar speed calibration.
  • Page 36 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Checking Drill Height The drill is designed to operate with all sections of the main tool bar nominally:  65cm (25 in) above the planting surface, at a planting depth of: ...
  • Page 37 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Operating Instructions This section covers general operating procedures. Experience, machine familiarity, and the following information will lead to efficient operation and good working habits. Always operate farm machinery with safety in mind.
  • Page 38 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Unfolding and Folding Unfold/Fold: Safety Information Overhead crushing hazard: Unfold and fold implement only if fold hydraulics are bled free of air and fully charged with hydraulic oil. Keep away and keep others away when unfolding or folding.
  • Page 39 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Unfolding These steps presume a drill raised and folded for transport, such as at initial delivery. Follow the detailed instructions in step 1 through step 6, beginning on this page, until this is a familiar operation.
  • Page 40 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Folding Fold the drill for moves between fields, transport over public roads, parking and storage. Follow the detailed instructions in step 1 through step 11 until this is a familiar operation.
  • Page 41 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fold: Verify Lift Lock Refer to Figure 27 9. Inspect the centre section lift lock to ensure that: 9a. Weight transfer cylinder is fully retracted, 9b. lock cylinder is extended, and 9c.
  • Page 42 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Lowering and Raising Drill Lowering/Raising Safety Information Crushing Hazard During Lowering: Stay clear of wings and openers during lowering and raising. Wings are extremely heavy and are driven down with hydraulic pressure.
  • Page 43 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Lowering Refer to Figure 29 1. Check that maintenance lock channels are not installed on gauge wheel lift cylinders. 2. Check that centre section lift lock is disengaged. If not: •...
  • Page 44 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Raising Equipment Damage Risk: Equipment Damage Risk: Raise the implement for folding and unfolding. If lowered, On tractors with electronic timer controls for hydraulic inside wing openers drag or dig sideways during fold/unfold, circuits, lift timers must be set to no more than 2 seconds and damage is likely.
  • Page 45 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Transporting the Air Drill Transport Safety Information Inadequate Tractor Hazard: Tractor must weight at least 67% of the drill as towed. 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 46 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Tractor Requirements The figures in the table below represent a limited number 31153 of configurations. The weight of your drill can vary by hundreds of pounds, even if it is the same base model, due to installed options and/or after-market equipment.
  • Page 47 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Brake Operation Main transport wheel brakes are standard on model WARNING NTA607. Brakes are not standard on model NTA2007. ROLLING HAZARD There are brake shoe pairs on each of the four forward To avoid serious injury or death from free rolling machine: •...
  • Page 48 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Service Air Brakes Not Instantly Available: Prior to movement, wait for the tractor air system to reach full charge after drill hook-up. Tractor and drill reservoir tanks must be pressurized. Drill service braking may not be immediately available upon tractor hook-up with the air/hydraulic system.
  • Page 49 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Ladder Operations A ladder is provided on the left end of the cart walkboard for material loading and routine lid/hopper maintenance. This ladder pivots vertically, and is held in the raised position by a spring-loaded pin.
  • Page 50 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hopper and Tank Lid Operations Hopper Lid Operation begin on this page. Tank Lid Operation begins on page 48. Related Topics “Loading Hopper Materials” on page 50 “Unloading Materials” on page 115 “Material Clean-Outs”...
  • Page 51 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hopper Lid Opening Refer to Figure 36 and Figure 37 (which depict an earlier lid version without pivot stop and extra loop handle) 1. Lift handle 2. Swing handle out until hook...
  • Page 52 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Tank Lid Operation Liquid fertilizer is customarily loaded from below the tank via the quick-fill inlet, but may also be loaded from above with the lid removed. Refer to Figure 38 Wear chemical gloves and a mask or respirator.
  • Page 53 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Meter Doors Refer to Figure 39 and Figure 40 (shown with guards removed - do not operate without guards) Each meter box has two distinct access doors on the bottom: •...
  • Page 54 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Loading Hopper Materials 1. Take appropriate precautions for handling materials. Whether using auger or hand-loading, dust is likely. Review Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). 2. Review hopper lid safety information on page 46.
  • Page 55 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Loading Seed or Dry Fertilizer Loading: Use a Tractor 5. Securely hitch drill to a tractor with adequate weight and power. Park drill on solid, level ground. See Variable Hitch Load: Tractor Requirements, “Specifications and...
  • Page 56 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Loading: Air-Out System Refer to Figure 42 7. At each empty hopper to be loaded, if meter box Material Mis-Application Risk: clean-out door or calibration was completely closed, Before filling the drill for the first time, and at the beginning of open it.
  • Page 57 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Loading Liquid Fertilizer (Option) Agricultural Chemical Hazards: Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Wear proper protective equipment as required by chemical manufacturer. Avoid prolonged breathing of chemical fumes. Wear respirator as required by chemical manufacturer.
  • Page 58 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Tank Loading: Quick-Fill Complete step 1 through step 7 on page 53. 8. Check that tank lids are secure. 9. Connect the source supply line to the quick-fill inlet 10.
  • Page 59 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Calibration Crank, Bag and Scale Refer to Figure 46 Under the right end of the walkboard, the drill includes a calibration crank , calibration bag, and digital scale. The bag and scale are stored in a compartment , held closed by the crank.
  • Page 60 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Refer to Figure 48 (which depicts the meter without the gear guard - do not operate without the gear guard) 5. Lower the meter chute. Push the latch back (toward cart centre).
  • Page 61 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index 2019-04-09 166-372M...
  • Page 62 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Air System Operation Figure 51 31325 Dual-Hopper (Double-Shoot) Air System Figure 52 31324 Single-Hopper Air System Table of Contents Index 166-372M 2019-04-09...
  • Page 63 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Air Systems Overview 1 Hydraulic Fan 8 Hopper Pressure Sensor 15 Distribution Tower 2 Fan RPM Sensor 9 Seed Meter 16 Blockage Sensor 3 Diverter Vane 10 Flute Shaft 17 Secondary Seed Hose...
  • Page 64 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fan Operation Fan Safety Information Rotating Fan Blade Hazard: Do not operate the fan with guard screen removed. The fan accelerates instantly and with high torque. Body parts and clothing can be drawn into fan, resulting in death or serious injury.
  • Page 65 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fan General Information The hydraulic fan supplies the air stream that carries materials from the meters, through the primary hoses to the towers, then to the secondary hoses to the rows.
  • Page 66 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Operation (Option) Dual markers are optional on the NTA607 and NTA2007. See “Markers” on page 148 for ordering information. Additional Marker Topics See also: “Marker Adjustments” on page 101, and;...
  • Page 67 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Unfold and Fold Note: Which marker side extends at circuit activation is 1. Clear the area within 4m (12ft) of marker arms on somewhat unpredictable, as it depends on the both sides of the drill.
  • Page 68 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Field Operations Final Field Checklists Use the following tables to develop a final checklist for Additional or fewer steps may be necessary depending your tractor/air drill configuration. on tractor features, air drill options and planting accessories.
  • Page 69 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Field Operation Perform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 33 and “Final Field Checklists” on page 64. Equipment Damage Risk: On a new drill, check and adjust hopper strap tension before and after each material load on the first day, then daily thereafter.
  • Page 70 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Parking Follow these steps when parking the drill for periods of less than 36 hours. For longer periods, see Storage, the next topic. 1. Position the drill on firm, level ground.
  • Page 71 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Storage Store the drill where children do not play. If possible, store inside for longer life. Unfolded Storage 1. Unload all material in hoppers. See “Unloading Materials” on page 115.
  • Page 72 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Adjustments Adjustments Summary To get full performance from your NTA607 or NTA2007, Even if your planting conditions rarely change, some of you need an understanding of all component operations, these items need periodic adjustment due to normal and many provide adjustments for optimal field results.
  • Page 73 See page 154. Always replace worn tires with the correct size. Check Flute Shaft Type For some unusual very high rate applications and some small seeds, Great Plains offers alternate meter flute Figure 57 32400 shafts (page 147) that change rates to 150%, 200% or Standard / Small Stars and Filler ~25% vs.
  • Page 74 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Find Your Chart and Rate Standard “2 star” rates are in the main section of the Seed Rate Chart Manual. “3 star”, “4 star” and Small Seeds rates are in the Appendix.
  • Page 75 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Monitor Material Configuration ® ® The DICKEY-john IntelliAg monitor reads meter shaft 25421 speeds and can report kg/ha (or pounds/acre) planted. The standard drill operates in GRAN SEED MONITOR and GRAN FERT MONITOR modes (described below).
  • Page 76 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Channel Setup Screen Channel 1 setups are for hopper I (left hopper, or the only hopper, if a single-hopper cart). Channel 2 setups are for hopper II (right hopper).
  • Page 77 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Create a Controlled Material Example Non-Preset Material Setup: Re-define at least one material. Otherwise, create at 1-16 CH Wheat HRW Comment least one material. Some key steps: Per meter 1. Type must be set to GRAN SEED CONTROL or...
  • Page 78 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Actuator Channel Setup 1. Assign material. Example Channel Setup: 2. Type must be set to GRAN SEED CONTROL or Parameter Value Comment GRAN FERT CONTROL. Per meter 3. Check that other setting are as Required, and reflect...
  • Page 79 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Meter Rate Adjustment Seed rate is determined by: The Seed Rate Chart Manual charts are based on cleaned untreated seed of average size and test weight. • Flute shafts (covered on page 69):...
  • Page 80 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Seed Meter Final Drive Range DRIVING Refer to Figure 59 (which depicts the range gears with guard removed - do not operate without guards) The meter flute shaft is driven by the agitator shaft through a pair of interchangeable gears .
  • Page 81 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Setting Variable Rate Gearbox Refer to Figure 60 The variable rate gearbox lets you infinitely vary meter drive speed to attain a wide range of seeding rates. The ratio of gearbox input speed to output speed is controlled by the position of a gearbox control arm.
  • Page 82 Fertilizer Rate Chart is based on a representative customary units. granular fertilizer. Seeding Example; Calibration Targets: Great Plains recommends calibrating for the exact Drill: NTA607-4006 materials you intend to apply. Calibration determines two Crop: Wheat very important settings for achieving accurate rates: Flutes: 2 Stars •...
  • Page 83 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 5. Set Range (page 76): Set the Final Drive Range gears per the seed rate chart or dry fertilizer chart. 6. Load material (page 50): Make sure there is enough ...
  • Page 84 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Calibration for Manual Gearbox Note: For drills with Variable Rate Kit installed, continue at “Variable Rate (Servo) Calibration” on page 83. Machine Damage / Invalid Results Risks: Complete step 1 through step 13 beginning on page 78.
  • Page 85 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 21. Wipe all the material off the flanges around the meter doors, on the chute, and capture that material in the Manual Seeding Example; Net Weight (step 23): calibration bag. TotalWeight is 20.96 kg 22.
  • Page 86 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. USc Example: 60.4 67.6 77591 Initial Variable 63.9 71.7 77640 Rate Gearbox 67.6 75.8 77683 Setting: 38 71.4 80.0 77723 TargetRate 75.2 84.3 77760 28. Determine the amount of rate change for each...
  • Page 87 Target Meter Example Pointing to a specific value is not required, but it needs to be in the range 30 to 95. Great Plains # Meter Example recommends using a scale setting that is close to Revs your expected target rate.
  • Page 88 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 37. Wipe all the material off the flanges around the meter Servo Seeding Example; Net Weight (step 39): doors, on the chute, and capture that material in the TotalWeight is 20.96 kg calibration bag.
  • Page 89 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Planting Depth Adjustments Planting depth is affected by several adjustments, summarized here: Refer to Figure 64 1. Soil Conditions: Changes in field conditions can require changes to several of the adjustments below.
  • Page 90 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Adjusting Tool Bar Height Refer to Figure 65 See “Heights and Levelling” on page 31 for how to check tool bar height. To change the tool bar height, add...
  • Page 91 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Air System Adjustments Air System Settings There are two adjustments for the air system: Fan RPM Limits 1. Fan rpm (this page), Minimum Maximum which controls manifold air pressure, hopper air...
  • Page 92 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Adjusting Fan Speed Fan Speed Tips Start with the rpm settings in the table on page 87. Adjust for your situation. • Higher fan speeds improve seed distribution, but high fan speeds also increase the chance of seed damage Start with flow on low setting.
  • Page 93 Note: Vane is not present on single-hopper drills. • Loosen the top nut. Note: If applying a single material on a single-shoot drill, Great Plains recommends loading the material • Turn the handle to point into both hoppers and using half rate (see Seed toward the side where reduced flow is desired, and Rate Chart Manual for details).
  • Page 94 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Weight Transfer Adjustments Weight Transfer Safety Information Crushing Hazards: This adjustment requires working near the unfolded and lowered drill with the hydraulic system active. Assign two people to this task, one in the tractor cab, ready to shut the tractor down on hand signal from adjuster or any unplanned event.
  • Page 95 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Tractors with Load Sensing Closed Centre Hydraulics (LS Closed) or Pressure Flow Compensating (PFC) Systems The weight transfer bypass valve must be adjusted to protect the tractor. Do the following procedure.
  • Page 96 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. While 1800 psi is a good starting point for setting the bypass valve, if you consistently operate the drill with low weight transfer circuit pressure you can set the bypass valve below 1800 psi.
  • Page 97 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Weight Transfer Preparation The weight transfer bypass valve must be adjusted before adjusting the weight transfer circuit. 1. Hitch drill to suitable tractor (page 25). Hydraulic power must be available for this adjustment.
  • Page 98 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Frame-Mounted Coulters Frame-mounted coulters are used “in row” and not “zone”. They are intended to prepare the soil directly ahead of the seed furrow. The factory suggested default setting, with new coulter blades, at: ...
  • Page 99 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Frame-Mounted Coulter Force In normal operation at target running depth, the spring is at full extension or only slightly compressed. It compresses briefly as obstructions and denser soil are encountered. Coulter springs are set to 181 kg (400 lbs). In normal operation at target running depth, the spring is at full extension.
  • Page 100 Refer to Figure 76 (which depicts a row unit fully populated with all optional accessories supported for use with the NTA607 or NTA2007) From front to back, a Great Plains 07 Series row unit can include the following capabilities (some optional): 1. Frame-Mount Coulter: optional See “Frame-Mounted Coulter Adjustments”...
  • Page 101 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Row Unit Spring Adjustment Row unit springs normally require no adjustment. The factory setting for the row unit springs is:  Spring length 324 mm (12  Assembly length 562 mm (22 In some unusual conditions, rows in tire tracks may need to be set heavier.
  • Page 102 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Adjusting Disc Contact Sharp Object Hazard: Use caution when making adjustments in this area. Row unit disc blades may be sharp. Refer to Figure 79 1. Unfold implement. Configure implement for maintenance lift lock (page 112).
  • Page 103 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Seed Firmer Adjustments 07 Series row units include a seed flap, and accept one of two optional seed firmers. The seed flap requires no adjustment, but may need to be replaced if worn (page 137), and may need to be shortened if an optional seed firmer is added after initial delivery.
  • Page 104 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fertilizer Tube Adjustment Refer to Figure 83 On a double-shoot drill, 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 105 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Adjustments Review “Marker Safety Information” on page 62 before adjusting markers. There are four operating adjustments for markers: • Marker Extension: (page 102) Once set for a specific row spacing, this only needs periodic checking to ensure the clamp is secure.
  • Page 106 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Extension Adjustment At delivery, marker extension is typically set for shipment (arm fully retracted), and needs to be reset for field. Marker extension needs to be checked periodically thereafter, and needs to be checked and adjusted when: •...
  • Page 107 Table of Contents Index Adjustments Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Speed There is one adjustment screw for unfolding speed and one for folding speed . You can identify adjustment screws by markings stamped in valve body. The screw marked “Raise” controls the folding speed. The screw marked “Lower”...
  • Page 108 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Troubleshooting See also: “Lift Lock Troubleshooting” on page 107, “Brake Troubleshooting (Option)” on page 108 and ® “Troubleshooting and Alarms” topic in DICKEY-john Air Cart Control manual. General Troubleshooting...
  • Page 109 Table of Contents Index Troubleshooting Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Problem Causes Solutions Planting too little Incorrect seed rate, meter flutes, rate range Check seed rate information beginning on (all rows) or gearbox setting. page 69. Excessive field speed. Excessive field Reduce field speed.
  • Page 110 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Problem Causes Solutions Planting too much Dividers damaged or missing in towers. Disassemble tower turrets. Replaced (some rows) damaged or worn parts. Worn/damaged flute “stars” in meter. Inspect empty meter from above. Remove meter from below and repair.
  • Page 111 Table of Contents Index Troubleshooting Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Problem Causes Solutions Front of openers Coulters set too deep Raise opener frame (page 86). dropping too low in hard or minimum-till conditions Pressure gauges show Hydraulic hoses not routed correctly...
  • Page 112 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Brake Troubleshooting (Option) Problem Causes Solutions Smoke or odd burning Overheated brakes, typically on long steep Stop immediately. Wait for brakes to cool odour from axle area hills completely. Moderate downhill speed by using lower gear and frequent full stops.
  • Page 113 Table of Contents Index Troubleshooting Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Problem Causes Solutions Brakes always Over-extended adjuster Reset adjuster pawls and allow system to engaged, all wheels self-adjust. Air/Hydraulic system: Tractor air brake lines Reverse air line connections at hitch. reversed, and Supply line is causing brakes...
  • Page 114 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. ® Magnehelic Gauge Troubleshooting ® If a Magnehelic gauge does not read zero with the fan off, inspect the gauge, and re-zero as needed. Problem Cause Solution Non-zero Zero drift...
  • Page 115 5. Inflate tires as specified on “Tire Inflation Chart” on page 154. 6. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. “Safety Decals” on page 9. Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 116 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Maintenance Lift Lock Crush and Pinch Hazards; Equipment Damage Risk: Do not rely on hydraulics to hold the implement at lift. Use the maintenance lift locks provided. Unlocked lift cylinders settle over time.
  • Page 117 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hopper Strap Maintenance Refer to Figure 93 A new drill requires frequent attention to the hopper straps, as the hoppers seat, and periodic attention thereafter, due to continued hopper seating and strap stretching.
  • Page 118 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fertilizer System Maintenance With proper attention to maintenance, end of day clean- Possible Chemical Hazard: out, end of season clean-out and winterization, you can Wear proper protective equipment as required by chemical substantially increase the life and reliability of your liquid supplier.
  • Page 119 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Unloading Materials Unloading Safety Information Unloading materials has the same risks as loading Entrapment and Rapid Suffocation material. Review the advice on page 50. Hazard: 1. Raise implement (page 40) to ensure free operation Never enter a hopper for loading or of calibration crank.
  • Page 120 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Material Clean-Outs For normal unloading of residual materials at completion of planting, see “Unloading Materials” on page 115. Review Regulations and Policies: The present section covers completely cleaning out...
  • Page 121 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Problem Clean-Outs For normal unloading of residual materials at completion of planting, see “Unloading Materials” on page 115. For normal clean-out of residue, see “Material Clean-Outs” on page 116.
  • Page 122 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hopper entry may be necessary in some unusual circumstances, such as: • hopper level or pressure sensor replacement; or, • removal of obstructions too difficult to pull out with the meter box removed and not susceptible to fishing or pumping out from the open lid.
  • Page 123 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Implement Lift Switch Adjustment Refer to Figure 98 and Figure 99 An implement lift switch on the drill turns seed metering off when the implement is raised, by commanding a linear motor to retract the ground drive arm.
  • Page 124 , or • excess spring force at contact tire, check tire sizes and inflation (page 154). Use tire sizes specified by Great Plains, at recommended pressures. Do not attempt to compensate for worn, under-inflated or incorrect tires by adjusting spring tension.
  • Page 125 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hydraulic Maintenance To function properly, the hydraulic systems must be free of contaminants, free of air and fully charged with oil. Hydraulic Maintenance Safety Information High Pressure Fluid Hazard: Do not loosen (“crack”) fittings with a circuit engaged.
  • Page 126 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Bleeding Lift Hydraulics Move the drill to a hard surface area, so that the implement cannot fully lower. If the systems have sufficient fluid for safe operation, prior to bleeding, perform an unfold (page 34). Leave the implement raised.
  • Page 127 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Bleeding Fold/Lock/Down-Pressure Hydraulics If the systems have sufficient fluid for safe operation, prior to bleeding, perform an unfold (page 34) operation and a lower (page 38) operation. 1. Review safety advice and operational advice on page 121, and on this page, before performing bleed.
  • Page 128 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. In-Line Filter If folding/unfolding times slow noticeably, check the in- line filter and clean if needed. The filter is located at the inlet port of each pressure valve (page 162).
  • Page 129 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Brake Maintenance (Option) Brakes are self-adjusting, but have maintenance items: page 125 - Brake Line Charge and Bleed page 127 - Air Brake Filter Cleaning page 128 - Brake Drum and Liner Maintenance...
  • Page 130 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Charge and Bleed System Refer to Figure 110 7. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid, grade: DOT3 / SAE J1703, or DOT4 / SAE J1704 / FMVSS 116, or DOT5.1...
  • Page 131 Equipment Damage Risk: Handle the filter screen element very gently. Great Plains offers only complete replacement filters, and not screen elements. Note: The inside diameter of the screen is the inlet side.
  • Page 132 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Brake Drum and Liner Maintenance Great Plains recommends having brakes serviced by Procedures for Servicing Brakes trained and fully equipped brake technicians. • Service the removed brake assembly in a negative pressure enclosure. The enclosure should be equipped with a HEPA vacuum and worker arm sleeves.
  • Page 133 If you are unable to confirm that you are removing and 1. Prior to commencing work, review the safety installing Great Plains approved parts, you may have linings information on page 128. Have necessary safety that contain asbestos. Some after-market brake shoes may equipment and tools on hand.
  • Page 134 If no parts need replacing, skip to step 48. injury or property damage. Always re-assemble brakes with Refer to Figure 119 either the removed parts (if serviceable) or Great Plains parts 19. Remove self-adjuster cotter pins . Release self- as specified in the Parts Manual (166-372P).
  • Page 135 34. If replacing one shoe set due to normal wear, Great Original and replacement brake shoes supplied or Plains recommends replacing all shoes on the cart. recommended by Great Plains have bonded linings. They cannot be re-lined. Replace entire shoes, in pairs.
  • Page 136 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Install New Brake Shoes Refer to Figure 121 Brake shoe orientation is with square hold-down bolt hole on top, and “L”-shaped adjuster mount lugs facing away from spindle. 35. Engage bottom web notch of shoe with backing plate pivot bolt .
  • Page 137 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Brake Drum Maintenance Refer to Figure 123 45. Inspect the shoe surface (the inside rim). Normal appearance is dull gray, with no more than light Non-Asbestos Fibres and Metal Dust Hazards: scoring and light wear.
  • Page 138 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Mounting Wheels 55. Position a wheel on the hub from which it was dismounted. Refer to Figure 125 56. Start all lug nuts by hand. Choose a bolt stud to designate position #1.
  • Page 139 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Levelling Implement Refer to Figure 126 When fully raised, the opener tool bars of all three sections should be at the same height. This measurement is most accurately made on a flat paved surface.
  • Page 140 If the shear bolt breaks, replace it with an equivalent:  -16x4in Grade 5 bolt (Great Plains part 802-223C). If that size is not immediately available in your area, temporarily substitute an M10x10.0 Class 8.8 metric bolt.
  • Page 141 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Seed Flap Replacement Refer to Figure 130 To replace a seed flap , use a needle nose pliers or similar tool to grasp “T” top of flap. Pull upward to pull...
  • Page 142 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance Intervals (operating hours) Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Inspection at which service oil lubricant spray lubricant grease lubricant is required Hopper Straps 0, 1, 10, 50 2 straps each hopper See “Hopper Strap Maintenance”...
  • Page 143 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Cart-Implement Link 1 zerk at each arm tube end; 4 total. Service rear zerks from access ports under tubes. 31238 Rear Lower Parallel Arms 1 zerk at each arm tube end;...
  • Page 144 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Rear Upper Parallel Arms 31259 1 zerk at each arm tube end; 4 total. Service front zerks from access ports under tubes. Coulter Pivots Multiple zerks per grease bank, 3 grease banks per implement;...
  • Page 145 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fertilizer Pump Crankshaft (Option) 1 breather/fill port plug 1 inspection port plug Lubrication: SAE 90 EP Gear Oil Amount: until oil visible at inspection port Refer to CDS-JohnBlue pump manual for pump maintenance.
  • Page 146 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Drive Chains (Single-Hopper) As Required 1 gearbox input chain, 1 gearbox output chain, 1 meter input chain; 3 chains total (see also Contact Drive Chains) Lubricant: multi-purpose spray lubricant...
  • Page 147 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Drive Chains (w/Liquid Fertilizer, Option) As Required 1 gearbox input chain, 1 pump input chain, 1 gearbox output chain, 1 meter input chain; 4 chains total (see also Contact Drive Chains)
  • Page 148 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Caster Pivots 1 zerk each caster pivot; 2 zerks total Lubrication: multi-purpose grease Amount: until grease emerges 31239 Caster Brakes Seasonal One UHMW brake piston each caster; 2 total.
  • Page 149 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Gauge Wheel Bearings Seasonal 2 races each wheel, 2 wing gauge wheels, 2 rear caster gauge wheels; 8 races total Lubrication: bearing grease Amount: re-pack Note: These hubs are also provisioned with a zerk. If you choose to add grease via the zerk, pump gently and only until resistance is felt.
  • Page 150 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Meter Door Seals 31161 Seasonal 1 seal per door, 2 doors per meter; 2 or 4 seals per cart. Inspect seasonally. Inspect if air leaks are detected. Replace if missing, torn, permanently compressed, or otherwise damaged.
  • Page 151 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Options Alternate Flute Sets The standard meter has two full-depth fluted wheels (“stars”) and two filler rings in each meter compartment. Alternate flute shafts are available for higher ( , ) rates and for small seeds .
  • Page 152 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Variable Rate Kit The variable rate actuator kit places the material rate under the control of the seed monitor. This allows convenient rate setting and adjustment from the tractor cab, as well as GPS control of rates.
  • Page 153 Table of Contents Index Options Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Row Options 430 mm (17in) Coulter Blades Part ordering number includes one blade. Blade Part Number  in Fluted Blade 820-018C  in Wavy Blade 820-082C  31260 in Turbo Blade...
  • Page 154 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Carbide Disc Scraper Slotted scrapers are standard. Optional carbide disc scrapers are spring-loaded and require no periodic adjustment. Scrapers are compatible with the standard seed flap and Seed-Lok™, but not ®...
  • Page 155 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Appendix A - Reference Information Specifications and Capacities See page 42 for weights of representative configurations. NTA607 Export Models NTA607-3275 NTA607-4006 Number of Openers Row Spacing (Nominal) 19.1 cm (7.5 inches) 15.2 cm (6.0 inches) Wing Flex Standard: 10°...
  • Page 156 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. NTA2007 North America Models NTA2007-3275 NTA2007-4006 Number of Openers Row Spacing (Nominal) 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) 15 cm (6.0 inches) Wing Flex Standard: 10° Down; Unlimited Up Standard: 10° Down; Unlimited Up Limited: 2.5°...
  • Page 157 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Dimensions (Transport) NTA607 Export Model 119.6 in. (303.8 cm) 188.4 in. (478.6 cm) Transport Clearance 11.7 in. (29.7 cm) 370.5 in. (941.1 cm) Transport Length Transport Height 156.8 in.
  • Page 158 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Tire Inflation Chart Tire Size Inflation Tire Warranty Information 265/70B16.5 (10-16.5) 8-Ply 414 kPa All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer of SKID STEER NHS 60 psi the tire. Tire warranty information is found on-line at the manufacturer’s web sites listed below.
  • Page 159 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 160 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Chain Routing Contact Drive Chains 138P Figure 134 31175 Contact Drive Chains Table of Contents Index 166-372M 2019-04-09...
  • Page 161 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Chain Routing: Single Hopper & Pump 150P 120P 138P 138P Figure 135 31191 Chain Routing: Single 82bu Hopper and Fertilizer Pump Table of Contents Index 2019-04-09 166-372M...
  • Page 162 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Chain Routing: Dual 2890 Litre Hoppers 150P 138P 138P Figure 136 31185 Chain Routing: Dual 82bu Hoppers Table of Contents Index 166-372M 2019-04-09...
  • Page 163 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Chain Routing: Single 5290 Litre Hopper 150P 138P 138P Figure 137 31179 Chain Routing: Single 150bu Hopper Table of Contents Index 2019-04-09 166-372M...
  • Page 164 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hydraulic Diagrams Cart Hydraulics Port Functions Markers (Option) Markers (Option) Implement Lower Implement Lift Lock/Fold Unfold/Unlock/Weight Transfer Sump Figure 138 31284 Cart Hydraulics Table of Contents Index 166-372M 2019-04-09...
  • Page 165 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Cart Hydraulic Schematic Drill Connection Drill Connection Drill Connection Drill Connection Drill Connection Drill Connection Drill Connection Drill Connection Hydraulic Hose Connections 810 037C 810 345C Case Drain...
  • Page 166 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fold/Weight/Lock Hydraulics Figure 140 32445 Fold, Weight Transfer and Lock Hydraulics Table of Contents Index 166-372M 2019-04-09...
  • Page 167 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Implement Hydraulic Schematic Figure 141 31414 Implement Hydraulic Schematic (excluding markers) Table of Contents Index 2019-04-09 166-372M...
  • Page 168 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Lift Hydraulics Figure 142 31275 Lift Hydraulics Table of Contents Index 166-372M 2019-04-09...
  • Page 169 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Marker Hydraulics (Option) Figure 143 31318 Marker (Option) Hydraulics Table of Contents Index 2019-04-09 166-372M...
  • Page 170 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Air Over Hydraulic Brakes (Option) Figure 144 31227 Air Over Hydraulic Brakes Table of Contents Index 166-372M 2019-04-09...
  • Page 171 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hydraulic Brakes (Option) Figure 145 31232 Hydraulic Brakes Table of Contents Index 2019-04-09 166-372M...
  • Page 172 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Fertilizer Plumbing (Option) 11. Quick-Fill Inlet 12. Inlet Shut-Off Valve 13. Tank Discharge Line Valve 14. Tank 15. Sight Gauge 16. Pump Shut-Off Valve 17. Strainer 18. Pump 19. Relief Valve 20.
  • Page 173 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Appendix B - Initial Setup Marker Hose Tips If markers are not installed on the implement, perform this check before hitching the air drill for the first time. Inspect ports A and B at the hydraulic bulkhead at the rear of the seed cart.
  • Page 174 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Appendix C - Option Installation Changing Meter Flutes To order high rate or small seeds flute shafts, see “Alternate Flute Sets” on page 147. To install a set of these shafts (or re-install the standard shafts), start with the front meter, as the task is a bit easier there.
  • Page 175 Table of Contents Index Appendix C - Option Installation Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Scraper Installation Optional 121-781A carbide disc scrapers are not factory installed. Start with row 1 (left-most row unit): 1. Remove one or both disc blades to gain safe access to the mount .
  • Page 176 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 177 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Index calibration crank ....55 coulter ..........96 calibration door .........56 coulter blade ........94 acre ..........79 canister, filter ........114 coulter blades ......... 149 actuator, variable rate ....148 canola ..........147 coulter down-force ......
  • Page 178 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. digital scale ........55 frame-mounted coulters ....94 leaks ......5 directions ........... 3 full .............42 left-hand, defined ....... 3 direction, cranking ......55 fumes ..6 length change ........38 disc contact ........
  • Page 179 Table of Contents Index Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Note, defined ........3 reflector seed rate .......... 75 no-till .........2 amber .......... 11 Seed Rate Charts ......3 NPT ..........154 daytime ........11 seed rate charts ....... 78 NPT (National Pipe Thread) ... 121 panel ...........10...
  • Page 180 NTA607 or NTA2007 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. tables wing lock ...........35 818-630C, decal ......21 adjustments ........ 68 wing tip height ........135 818-632C, decal ......17 brakes, yours ......43 winterizing ........114 818-798C, decal ......21 document family ......
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  • Page 182 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA...

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