Page 1 Table of Contents Index Great Plains PLANTER OPERATOR MANUAL MODEL PL5700 3-Section Planter 411-681M Original Instructions Read the operator manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
Page 2 Machine Identification Record your machine details in the log below. If you replace this manual, be sure to transfer this information to the new manual. If you or the dealer have added options not originally ordered with the machine, or removed options that were originally ordered, the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine.
Page 3 Printed 04/08/2021 | English Great Plains reserves the right to revise and improve its products at any time. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future. The content of this publication may be changed without...
Page 4 Trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: AccuShot, DrillCommand, Max-Chisel, Row-Pro, Singulator Plus, Short Disk, Swath Command, Terra-Tine, Ultra-Chisel, and X-Press. Registered trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: Air-Pro, Clear-Shot, Discovator, Great Plains, Land Pride, MeterCone, Nutri-Pro, Seed-Lok, Solid Stand, Terra-Guard, Turbo-Chisel, Turbo-Chopper, Turbo-Max, Turbo- Trill, Ultra-Till, Whirlfilter, and Yield-Pro.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
IntelliAg ISO6 ......19 PL5700 Switch Box....19 Safety Information .
Page 6 PL5700 Planter Cover Index PM300 Seed Monitoring System (Option) ..36 AccuShot Fertilizer System (Option)..57 Seed Lubricants ......37 Fertilizer Section Control System (Option) .
Page 7 PL5700 Planter Cover Index Seed Population Troubleshooting ... 75 Dual Fan Hydraulics - Bulk Hopper..104 Seed Population Too Low ....77 Single Fan Hydraulics - Row Hopper .
Page 8: Introduction
Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction  Target Group for Operator Manual The Great Plains PL5700 Planter is a pull-type implement with optional mounted fertilizer capability. Simplified Illustrations The planter is front-fold for transport. Illustrations of the machine in the operator...
Page 9: Safety Information
PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Information Safety Information The safety symbol indicates a potential safety  Operation hazard to persons operating or near the machine and advises on how to avoid it. The notice symbol indicates a potential for machine or property damage from operator error and advises on how to avoid misuse.
Page 10: Handling And Disposing Of Chemicals
PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Information Handling and Disposing of Chemicals  Maintenance 1. Understand procedure before doing work. Use Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper proper tools and equipment. use can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil, 2.
Page 11: High Pressure Fluids
PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Information High Pressure Fluids speed if trailer is not equipped with brakes.Safety Chain 1. Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of towed machinery. 2. Replace chain if any links or end fittings are 1.
Page 12: Safety Decals
Replace all damaged, faded, or missing decals. Bulk seed hoppers, four reflectors - Two reflectors Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. under each hopper. Refer to this section for proper decal placement. When ordering new parts or components, also TP-71109 request corresponding safety decals.
Page 13 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Decals Orange Reflectors Bulk seed hoppers, four reflectors - One reflector on end of each wing to face front when folded, and one 838-603C on each outside wheel mount of center section. TP-71112A Bulk seed hoppers, two reflectors - One reflector under each hopper.
Page 14 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Decals Excessive Speed Hazard High Pressure Fluid Hazard 818-188C 818-339C WARNING EXCESSIVE SPEED HAZARD To Prevent Serious Injury or Death: Do Not exceed 20 mph maximum transport speed. Loss of vehicle control and/or machine can result.
Page 15 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Decals Sharp Object Hazard Overhead Hazard 818-525C 818-580C WARNING SHARP OBJECT HAZARD To prevent serious injury or Death from Sharp Objects: Keep hands, feet, hair, & clothing away from tines. DO NOT stand or climb on machine when operating.
Page 16 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Decals Crushing Hazard Read Operator Manual 818-590C 848-512C WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov 848-512C One decal - On left side of hitch. One decal - On left front of tongue. TP-71113...
Page 17 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Decals Rotating Driveline Hazard (Option) 858-030C One decal - On front of PTO hydraulic reservoir. 34843 I N G r’s ve nt r at al BE ID LIN ve nt G SP ov erh...
Page 18: Preparation And Setup
This section helps to prepare your tractor and planter Hydraulic Hose Connections for use. Before using the planter in the field, you Great Plains hydraulic hoses have color coded must hitch the planter to a suitable tractor, inspect handle grips to help hook up hoses to tractor outlets.
Page 19: Electrical Connections
5. Connect the tractor to the planter two-point hitch. hitch, supplied with a specialized low-seep, If using a quick hitch, be sure the planter locks flat-face case drain quick disconnect. into the hitch securely. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 20: Rephasing Hydraulics
TP-75301 that your hydraulic system may need to be serviced by a trained professional; contact your Great Plains dealer for service.  Planter Leveling All frame sections must be level to maintain even planting depth.
Page 21: Speed Calibration
Never 25318 allow anyone near the planter when folding or unfolding the markers. Sharp Objects Hazard Marker disks may be sharp. To avoid serious injury, wear gloves when working in this area. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 22: Marker Extension Length
2. Adjust the chain length within 18 inches (46 cm) of chain slack. Marker Disk Angle Adjusting the angle of the marker will increase or decrease the width of the mark the marker disk leaves in the dirt. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 23: Bulk Hopper Level Sensors (Option)
Refer to your John Blue piston pump operator manual. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 24: Operation
 Check electrical and hydraulic connections.  Raise the planter and install transport cylinder  Verify planter is leveled (page 13). locks (page 18).  Verify marker extension and marker disk angle are set correctly (page 14). Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 25: Transport Locks
2. Set tractor lift hydraulic circuit to “Neutral”. locks while installed. It will be necessary to raise the planter in order to remove the cylinder locks. 2. Set tractor lift hydraulic circuit to “Neutral”. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 26: Tongue Hook Latch
5. Repeat for each of the four lift hydraulic cylinder PL5700 Switch Box rods on the main transport tires. The PL5700 switch box allows for in-cab use of hydraulic systems and an optional electric clutch TP-75209 control on planters configured with ground drive.
Page 27: Raising/Lowering Wing Gauge Wheels
Openers and wings will cut or crush anything beneath them, and can result in serious injury or death. The PL5700 Planter is designed to raise/lower the wing gauge wheels for the fold and unfolding operations.
Page 28: Raising The Planter
TP-71665 Planter Damage Risk The planter should not be in a lowered position during a field turn or planter damage will occur. planter mainframe raises lowers independently of the tongue. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 29: With Intelliag Iso6
You will achieve field position by lowering the planter 1. Move the planter to level ground with adequate into the field and pulling forward a few feet. overhead and side-to-side clearances for the unfold operation. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 30: With Switch Box
1. Move the planter to level ground with adequate softkey changing to a blue Active Fold softkey. overhead and side-to-side clearances for the unfold operation. 2. If installed, remove cylinder locks and stow in storage position (page 18). Storage Position TP-71126a Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 31: Folding
Distance between from the tongue stop. tractor planter will decrease when 12. Set the lift hydraulic circuit to “Neutral”. unfolding and increase when folding. Keep all persons away when folding or unfolding the planter. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 32: With Intelliag Iso6
4. Use tractor lift hydraulic circuit lever to fully raise the planter. 5. Set tractor lift hydraulic circuit lever to “Neutral”. 6. Lower the two-point hitch. 13. Raise the two-point hitch. 7. Set the tractor gear to “Neutral”. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 33: With Switch Box
3. As equipped, set tractor hydraulic circuit levers for the fan(s) and hydraulic drive to “Neutral”. 4. Set the tractor gear to “Neutral”. 14. Install cylinder locks on the four lift hydraulic cylinder rods on the center frame if folding Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 34: Markers (Option)
The marker hydraulics are actively energized whenever the fold hydraulics are not activated. If the planter is equipped with a rear auxiliary hydraulic drive system, set the selector valve (1), near the Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 35: Operational Sequence - Dual Markers
12 row configurations, rows 1-6 will be the previous passes. left-section and rows 7-12 will be the right-section. Refer to the Swath Command manual for setup and During planting operations, each clutch switch operation of the system. indicates: TP-71665 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 36: Air System - Bulk Seed Hoppers
Some rows have lines to sample metering air pressure which is measured in a sensor chamber. The sensor reading is fed back to the console for Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 37: Seed Meter Air Flow
Medium size and large the air for the wings and center sections. Do not seeds are counted individually. For smaller seeds, adjust these baffles. the seed sensor acts as a blockage indicator. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 38: Fan Hydraulics - Bulk Seed Hoppers
Do not change the special quick connector. A Case drain hose (1) - from the seed delivery fan to restricted or sealed case drain line will the tee behind the motor return and pressure hoses promptly result in motor seal damage. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 39: Air System - Row Hoppers
Medium size and large seeds are counted individually. For smaller seeds, The main baffle (3) on the fan outlet adjusts air flow. the seed sensor acts as a blockage monitor. See page 36 for baffle adjustment. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 40: Fan Hydraulics - Row Hoppers
0.8 inch to 4.0 inch water pressure range and vary with the crop. Hydraulic hose connections to the fan:  9/16 SAE case drain port (A)  1-1/16 SAE return port (B) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 41: Fan Adjustment
If the population is only slightly low, the problem For planters with the PM300 - With the fan off, can be skips (periodic empty disk cells). If slightly observe the mechanical gauge. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 42: Adjusting For Skips
1. Observe the current overall average population following the procedure in the Material Rate manual from the console. to verify correct operation. 2. Adjust the meter pressurization down in small increments. Wait 5 to 10 seconds between Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 43: Alternate Skips/Doubles Check
See Material Rate manual for values. For in-cab console operation instructions, see Dickey-john Operator manual (11001-1372). Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 44: Seed Lubricants
Thorough mixing of seed and added 36369 seed lubricant is required. 29248 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 45: Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics (Option)
1. Check that each hopper is correctly seated and tools. mounting bolts are secured. Ensure the hopper discharge opening is aligned with the seed inlet tube. 2. Clean out any leftover seed and debris in the hopper. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 46: Seed Meter Setup And Adjustments
8. Rotate disks forward a few turns after disk To replace the knockout brush, see “Knockout installation to ensure the meter brushes lean in Brush Replacement” on page 65. the correct direction. This is particularly important Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 47: Seed Disk Removal
68910 6. Clean the seed from all brushes. Inspect brushes for excess wear and damage, see “Seed Meter Brush Replacement” on page 64. 7. Clean disk seat so new disks can fully seat. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 48: Seed Pool Slopes
8:30 position on the housing wall, down to three to six seeds deep at the base of the rear strip brush (1). 8:30 68650A Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 49: Hydraulic Drive
 Check planting rate. rate chart. Ground Drive Planters 5. Install the pins on the sprockets. Store and pin With 30 inch Row Spacing the removed sprockets on the storage towers (3). Adjust range and transmission sprockets. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 50: Contact Drive Wheel
The contact wheel controls the timing of the seed meter drive when raising and lowering the planter. Increasing the gap between the contact wheel and the main transport tire causes the seed flow to start Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 51: Hydraulic Drive Or Irc Planters
2. Park the planter on level, even ground. 3. Turn off tractor, set park brake, and remove the Before checking the rate, verify the console is key. configured with accurate Ground Speed Constant. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 52: Height Switch
Scrapers (12) - Optional inside scrapers require no 4. Rotate the switch in until it clicks. Tighten the adjustment. For side depth wheel scrapers, see nuts to secure the bracket. “Depth Wheel Scrapers (Option)” on page 50. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 53: Row Unit Down Pressure
Population Risk Opener with seed meter for row hopper planters. Do not set all rows any higher than notch 4. Using settings above this on all rows will create uneven depth control and improper function. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 54 3. Position the wrench on the nut (2). Pull back and down. 4. Move the adjustment cam (3) to the new setting. Minimum setting (4) and maximum setting (5) are tip of cam Do not use indicated by the position of the adjustment cam. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 55: Row Unit Opener Disks
2.5 cm (1 in). If you insert two pieces of Side Depth Wheel Adjustments For disk-to-wheel angle and clearance, the side depth wheel (1) should just be touching the opener disk (2) when the wheel is raised to planting depth. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 56 10. When properly adjusted, tighten the pivot bolt (2) trash. Wheels should be out far enough so disks and to 110 ft lb (150 Nm). wheels turn freely. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 57: Depth Wheel Scrapers (Option)
 Down pressure - an adjustable spring in the press wheel mechanism creates the down pressure needed to close the seed trench. The 3. Reinstall the spacers, press wheel (6), and hardware to the other hole location (7). Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 58: Press Wheel Centering
 Wheel height adjusted by a stop. The cleaner arms float. The stop only sets the lowest position. The row cleaners need to be adjusted for conditions, 5. Check the new height measurement. crop changes, and as coulters and openers wear. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 59: Unit Mount Coulters (Option)
3/8 inch (9.5 mm) below groove opened by the coulter, and that the press 1/4 inch (6 mm) above wheels are centered over the furrow. See “Press 3/4 inch (19 mm) below Wheel Adjustments” on page 50. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 60: Seed Firmer (Option)
(10.2 to 11.4 cm). controlled for hydraulic and IRC planters. 68187 Great Plains recommends checking with your local agronomist as soil conditions vary. Soil conditions in your area may need less or more amounts of fertilizer than represented in the charts in this manual.
Page 61: Loading Materials
3.2-5.2 3.4-5.6 Orifice size does not control rate. It is only 6.1-10 6.7-11 used to create 15 to 65 psi back pressure 9.3-15 10-17 17-28 19-30 27-44 29-44 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 62: Orifice Plate Installation
See “Liquid Fertilizer  Mesh sizes from smallest to largest: 100, 80, 50, Strainer” on page 68 and Great Plains recommends checking with your local Relief Valve agronomist as soil conditions can vary. Conditions in...
Page 63: Fertilizer Hydraulic Drive
High Flow Limit - Sets the highest gallon per minute flow rate which the control channel will operate. Material Level Alarm - Sets the level to trigger an alarm alerting of low liquid levels. The entered value is an estimate in gallons. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 64: Accushot Fertilizer System (Option)
Do not allow hose ends to rest on the ground. Protect ends from contamination. 11. Unplug the light harness and console harness. Protect the connections with any plugs or caps provided. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 65: Maintenance
 Clean the planter on a regular basis.  Lubricate areas listed under “Lubrication” beginning on page 69.  Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety decals by obtaining new decals from your Great Plains dealer. See “Safety Decals” on page 5.
Page 66: Hydraulic System
Escaping fluid under pressure can have 5. Reset the pop-out indicator (5) if necessary. sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin. Check Keep a filter element (2) on hand. Great Plains all hydraulic lines and fittings before applying pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not body...
Page 67: Marker Disk Lubrication
PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance breaks, replace with Great Plains part number  Material Clean-Out 802-589C or equivalent. Possible Dust and Chemical Fume Hazards Clean-out can create dust and fumes from 21962 seed residue and seed treatment. Wear a...
Page 68: Air Box Clean-Out
(see “Air Box Clean-Out”). the meters. Open the clean-out doors and inspect the inside of the air box. If any areas inside the air box are Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 69: Meter Clean-Out Container
The container can also be converted to a funnel for lip (2) between the meter housing and the seed complete system clean-out. tube. Material and tools needed for the conversion are:  A length of 1-3/8 inch (3.5 mm) ID hose (2). Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 70: Alternate Meter Clean-Out
 Open the gate to allow seeds in the inlet and the tank valve. drop hose to flow to the shop vacuum hose 8. Close the tank lid. nozzle. 9. Wash all spilled fertilizer off the planter. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 71: Seed Meter Brushes
 If the seed drop brush (3) is worn or damaged, its anti-static effect may fade, which can result in skips due to smaller seeds failing to release, and lower population. If an obvious groove is worn in the drop brush, replace the brush. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 72 The bottom end of the short brush must fit snugly in the lower front housing groove (10). c. If any significant force is required to seat the brush holder, a strip brush is likely too high or too low. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 73: Seed Disk Maintenance
If disks are washed, allow to dry completely before storage. 26482 Keep original shipping cartons for disk storage. Otherwise, store on edge (not leaning), or stacked horizontally on a spindle, to eliminate any risk of warps. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 74: Seed Meter Drive Chain
(9) with the notch twist the scrapers to fit the disks as necessary. in the bushing. Install the bolt and tighten. After every 200 acres (80 hectares) of operation, check outside scrapers for proper adjustment Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 75: Seed Flap Replacement
Proper attention to maintenance, end of the day 3. Wash the filter cartridge (2) with water or replace clean-out, and end of season clean-out and with new cartridge, if necessary. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 76: Lubrication
Two-Point Hitch Pivot Grease one grease fitting under the two-point hitch. Bearings Apply until grease emerges. Wheel Bearings TP-71156 Repack two bearings on each wheel. TP-71157 Seasonal Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 77: Storage
4. Put the left scraper blade (5) on the spacer (4), 8. For planters with the optional fertilizer package: followed by the right scraper blade (6). Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 78 (11). 29853 9. Install the scraper assembly (12) between the middle four lower square holes (13) of the opener frame. 10. Secure with two bolts (14) and whiz nuts (15). 11. Reinstall the disk. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 79: Troubleshooting
1. Stop and put the tractor in park. Leave the fan running. 2. Locate the failed row. Remove the rain cover to verify the meter is empty. Check the gate setting. 3. Temporarily open the gate one or two notches wider. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 80: Bulk Hopper Planters
2. Check the seed of the blockage. pool for foreign pool for foreign 3. Perform matter. matter. one-row seed 5. Perform 3. Resume planting. pool recovery. one-row seed 4. Resume planting. pool recovery. 6. Resume planting. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 81: Row Hopper Planters
3. Check seed pool for 2. If row is inactive, close 2. Check seed pool for seed inlet gate. foreign matter. foreign matter. 3. Resume planting. 4. Resume planting. 3. Resume planting. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 82: Seed Pool Recovery
Remember to set this value back to 100% for large seeds. Meter pressure fan speed too high or seed Adjust baffle at the fan. Unable to adjust air delivery fan speed too high pressure low enough. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 83 Worn or rusted sprockets and/or chain idler Check and replace any worn or rusted or bearings sprockets or chain idlers. See “Close lids and latches.” on page 39. Lack of proper seed lubrication on seed Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 84 Ezee Glide Plus and/or more thoroughly to the cell and not fall out mix the lubricant into the seed. Air pressure too low, as confirmed by gauge Increase fan speed or reduce baffle setting. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 85 Seed meter plugged due to operating with Close seed inlet gates. Clean out meters. Low or erratic seed fan shut off or pressure too low Set fan for correct pressure. Resume flow. planting. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 86 Replace worn brush. Worn seed-drop brush and/or strip brushes Replace worn brushes. allowing excess seed to pass Incorrect seed disk with higher cell count Install correct disk. See Material Rate manual for seed charts. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 87 T-handle back (B) or deeper planting.” on page 48. 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 | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 88 Disk angle too straight for soil conditions Reverse marker disk to pull or throw dirt. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 89 See “Liquid Fertilizer (Option)” on page 53. Relief valve setting too low Review relief valve setting. See Material Dumping at normal Rate manual. pressure Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 90  Topcon Console Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Electrical harnesses are not connected. Make electrical harness connections. Console does not power on Fuse has blown. Replace fuse. See “Topcon XD and XD-Plus” on page 113 for fuse diagram. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 91 AG-372 DGPS Receiver Kit 823-430C Passcode, AG-372 Upgrade DGPS to TP-71666 OmniSTAR XP/HP (does not include 823-431C subscription service or RTK radio, dealer installed) Passcode, AG-372 Upgrade 823-429C OmniSTAR XP/HP to RTK RTK Radio, 900 Mhz 823-426C Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 92 IntelliAg ISO6 compatible in-cab console. Order one sensor per bulk hopper. Description Part Number Description Part Number Bulk Hopper Seed Level Sensor 833-235C ® Keeton Seed Firmer 890-840C Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 93 *Sizes standard in many fertilizer bundles. Check your accessories before ordering. Fertilizer Dribblers Fertilizer dribblers apply liquid fertilizer slightly to the side of the closed furrow behind the press wheel. Dribblers are available in left-hand and right-hand Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 94 TP-71750 spring-loaded regulator that provides consistent back pressure over a wide range of rates and pressures. Great Plains offers two models of VeriFlow nozzles. Order one nozzle for each active boom clamp. 34951 Description Part Number 12-Row VisaGage II...
Page 95 Great Plains dealer. 68613 Description Part Number Double 30” Row Spacing 12-Row 207-130A Double 30” Row Spacing 16-Row 207-129A Double 70 cm Row Spacing 12-Row 207-321A Double 70 cm Row Spacing 16-Row 207-322A Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 96 Soybeans, 168 Cell (Large) 403-551D Description Part Number Sunflower, 60 Cell (Small) 837-234C Seed Tube Cleaner Brush 891-259C Sunflower, 60 Cell (Medium) 837-235C Sunflower, 24 Cell (Large) 817-851C Wheat/Rice, 84 Cell - volumetric 817-867C Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 97 Maximum configuration is row hoppers (3.0 bu) or bulk hoppers, markers, fertilizer, and unit mount row cleaners. e. Full maximum configuration with 60 lb/bu (0.77 kg/liter) seed and 1.04 kg/liter (8.7 lb/gal) fertilizer. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 98 Maximum configuration is row hoppers (3.0 bu) or bulk hopper, with markers, fertilizer, coulters, and unit mount row cleaners. e. Full maximum configuration with 60 lb/bu (0.77 kg/liter) seed and 1.04 kg/liter (8.7 lb/gal) fertilizer. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 99 Maximum configuration is hoppers 105 liters (3.0 bu) or bulk hoppers, with markers, fertilizer, and unit mount row cleaners. e. Full maximum configuration with 0.77 kg/liter (60 lb/bu) seed and 1.04 kg/liter (8.7 lb/gal) fertilizer. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 100 Maximum configuration is row hoppers 105 liters (3.0 bu) or bulk hoppers, with markers, fertilizer, coulters, and unit mount row cleaners. e. Full maximum configuration with 0.77 kg/liter (60 lb/bu) seed and 1.04 kg/liter (8.7 lb/gal) fertilizer. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 101 Dimension Callout Description 12-Row 16-Row Transport Length 29 ft 9 in (9m) 34 ft 4 in (10.5 m) Transport Height, Bulk Hopper 11 ft 5 in (3.5 m) Transport Clearance 19.6 in (50 cm) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 102 12-Row and 16-Row (30 in and 70 cm row spacing) Callout Description Dimension 1.6 bushel hoppers 11 ft 11 in (3.6 m) Transport Width 3.0 bushel hoppers 13 ft (4 m) Bulk Hopper 11 ft 11 in (3.6 m) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 103 Transport Length 29 ft 9 in (9m) 34 ft 4 in (10.5 m) Transport Height, Markers 10 ft 6 in (3.2 m) Transport Height, Hoppers 8 ft (2.4 m) Transport Clearance 19.6 in (50 cm) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 104 Dimension Length 20 ft 1 in (6.1m) Height, Markers Folded 10 ft 6 in (3.2 m) Height, Row Hoppers 8 ft 3 in (2.5 m) Height, Bulk Hoppers 9 ft 2 in (2.8 m) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 105 Callout Description Dimension Width, Markers Folded 31 ft 4 in (9.5 m) with Bulk Hoppers or Row Hoppers (70 cm row spacing) Callout Description Dimension Width, Markers Folded 8.9 m (29 ft 4 in) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 106 Length 23 ft 10 in (7.3 m) Height, Markers Folded 8 ft 4 in (2.5 m) Height, Row Hoppers 5 ft 10 in (1.6 m) Height, Bulk Hoppers 9 ft 2 in (3.0 m) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 107 Callout Description Dimension Width, Markers Folded 41 ft 2 in (12.5 m) with Bulk Hoppers or Row Hoppers (70 cm row spacing) Callout Description Dimension Width, Markers Folded 11.6 m (38 ft 1 in) Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 108 (1) Wing gauge wheel, right cylinder (2) Transport wheel, right, outer cylinder (3) Transport wheel, right, inner cylinder (4) Transport wheel, left, inner cylinder (5) Transport wheel, left, outer cylinder (6) Wing gauge wheel, left cylinder Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 109 (3) Transport wheel, right, outer cylinder (4) Transport wheel, right, inner cylinder (5) Transport wheel, left, inner cylinder (6) Transport wheel, left, outer cylinder (7) Wing gauge wheel, left, inner cylinder (8) Wing gauge wheel, left, outer cylinder Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 110 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Fold Hydraulics TP-75280 (1) Fold cylinder, left (2) Fold cylinder, right (3) Tongue latch cylinder Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 111 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Dual Fan Hydraulics - Bulk Hopper TP-75241 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 112 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Single Fan Hydraulics - Row Hopper TP-75243 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 113 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Marker Hydraulics TP-75281 (1) Marker cylinder, left (2) Marker cylinder, right Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 114 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Weight Transfer Hydraulics TP-75240 (1) Cylinder, left (2) Cylinder, right Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 115 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications  Liquid Fertilizer Plumbing Diagrams 30” Row Spacing Plumbing (S/N E1008B-) TP-71800 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 116 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications 30” Row Spacing Plumbing (S/N E1009B+) TP-71799 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 117 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications 70 cm Row Spacing Plumbing TP-71801 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 118 PWR SOL FCOM 5 AMP F1 15AMP F2 25AMP F3 25AMP SPARE X-003 PWR ECU X-003/10PWR X-003/10PWR 5 AMP 15 AMP 25 AMP SPARE SPARE SPARE HARNESS P/N: 843-392C HARNESS P/N 843-393C - 843-394C Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 119 F1 15AMP F2 25AMP F3 25AMP X-003 PWR ECU X-003/10PWR X-003/10PWR 15 AMP 5 AMP FOLD HITCH F10 5AMP HITCH LIFT SPARE VALVE VALVE SPARE VALVE PWR ECU ACC HARNESS P/N: 843-391C HARNESS P/N: 843-468C Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 120 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Topcon XD and XD-Plus Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 121 For assistance or VF295/75R22.5 AD2 (441 kPa) (325 Nm) information, contact your nearest authorized farm tire 13.5 x 6 - Contact Wheel 40 psi (276 retailer. for 30” Row Spacing kPa) Manufacturer Website Firestone www.firestoneag.com Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 122 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 123 It is the dealer’s responsibility to unload the PL5700 Secure Machine planter. Unload all equipment before beginning It is necessary for the shipping chain or strap securing the wings to the tongue to remain in assembly.
Page 124 8. Remove each pin (1) and slide up the parking stand. TP-71113 9. Install the pins (1) in the bottom hole (A) of the parking stands. 10. Make lift hydraulic connections from tractor circuit to planter. TP-71886 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 125 4. Raise the hitch height high enough to clear the drawbar. 5. Back the tractor to align the drawbar and hitch. 6. Connect the tractor to the planter. If using a quick hitch, ensure the planter locks into the hitch securely. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 126 CENTER. High Pressure Fluid Hazard The hydraulic system comes from the factory fully charged. Great Plains strongly recommends that all hydraulic system adjustments and repair to be completed by a trained professional who is knowledgeable about how to safely complete hydraulic system work.
Page 127 13. Repeat steps 9 through 12 on the outer right-side hydraulic lift cylinder. TP-75209 9. Disconnect the hydraulic hose attached to the check valve (1) and the two adapters (2) on the rod-end (A) of the lift hydraulic cylinder. Use a Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 128 4. Use the tractor lift circuit lever to lower the center frame of the planter. 5. Set tractor lift circuit lever to “Neutral”. 6. Relieve hydraulic pressure. 7. Set parking brake, turn off tractor, and remove key. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 129 Serious planter damage will occur if the fold hydraulic system is operated while the tongue shipping chain or strap is installed. It must be removed from the planter. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 130 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Pre-Delivery Instructions Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 131 Trailer Shipping.  Secure wings to the tongue with a properly rated shipping chain or strap.  Professionally installed check valve shipping kit.  Comply with all local, regional, and national shipping and transportation regulations. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 132 While the shipping chain is installed the planter lift hydraulic system should only be 13. Use tractor fold circuit lever until the planter is operated as “Center” or “Center Lift” or planter frame damage can occur. fully folded. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 133 8. On the switch box, toggle the marker/fold switch to MARKER. TP-71665 16. Use the tractor lift circuit lever to fully raise the planter. 17. Set tractor fold circuit lever to “Neutral”. 18. Set tractor gear to “Neutral”. TP-71665 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 134 3. Tap the Center Lift softkey to set the center Lift located on the center frame. hydraulic system to active. This is indicated by A new kit may be ordered from any Great Plains dealer. TP-75226 The planter should already be folded for transport and have the provisioned shipping chain or strap installed.
Page 135 (2) on the rod-end (A) on the hydraulic 10. Disconnect the hydraulic hose (1) attached to an cylinder. elbow fitting (2) on the hydraulic lift cylinder rod- 12. Wipe down any hydraulic fluid on the planter. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 136 6. Set tractor lift circuit lever to “Neutral”. 7. Relieve hydraulic pressure. 8. Set tractor gear in “Park”, set park brake, turn off tractor, and remove key. 9. Locate the left-side hydraulic lift cylinder. TP-75209 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 137 (4) in the correct orientation (B), and adapter (5). Then, attach adapter (5) to the elbow fitting (2) on the rod-end (A) on the hydraulic cylinder. 12. Wipe down any hydraulic fluid on the planter. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 138 4. Use the tractor lift circuit lever to lower the center frame of the planter. 5. Set tractor lift circuit lever to “Neutral”. 6. Using caution and care, pull the planter slowly onto the trailer bed. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 139 2. Move the tractor close to the planter hitch. 3. Adjust the tractor 3-point arms and sway blocks to minimize side-to-side sway when transporting. See your tractor’s operator manual for information. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 140 20. Use the tractor circuit lift lever to slowly lower the parking stands. planter to the ground. 10. Make lift hydraulic connections from tractor 21. Set tractor lift circuit lever to “Neutral”. circuit to planter. 11. Make all electrical connections from planter to tractor. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 141 TP-71886 “Center” or “Center Lift” or planter frame damage can occur. 18. Using caution and care, pull the planter slowly off the trailer bed. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 142 (A) of the lift hydraulic cylinder. Set aside parts for future use. 11. Connect the hydraulic hose (3) to the elbow fitting (4) on the rod-end of the lift hydraulic cylinder (5). TP-75221 6. Relieve hydraulic pressure. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 143 Be sure to 2. On the switch box, toggle the marker/fold switch protect the hose end to prevent system to MARKER. contamination from dirt and debris. TP-71665 TP-75220 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 144 Use care to not cut, pinch, or otherwise damage hydraulic lines and fittings while completing tasks in this area. If injured, seek immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this type of injury. Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 145 Second year limited warranty covers Parts ONLY (personal usage only, excluding labor and wear items). This warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Great Plains. Great Plains reserves the right to inspect any equipment or part which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.
Page 146 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Warranty Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 147 ....116 disk ........15 switch box ......... 111 rephasing hydraulics ....122 disk hub ........60 Topcon ........113 shipping chain extension ........15 center lift only .....116 table lengths ......15 grease fittings ........69 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 148 ........28 trailer transport ........4 seed – training ..........1 capacity .........90 transmission sprockets ....42 seed cells ........30 transport ..........56 seed delivery fan ........29 – dimensions ......94 seed disk ......... 39 Great Plains | 411-681M | 04/08/2021...
Page 150 Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...

This manual is also suitable for:

Yield-pro pl5700

GREAT PLAINS PL5700 Operator's Manual

Introduction

Safety Information

Safety Decals

Preparation and Setup

Operation

PL5700 Planter

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Quick Links

Need help?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for GREAT PLAINS PL5700

Summary of Contents for GREAT PLAINS PL5700

This manual is also suitable for:

Table of Contents