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SPARTAN II
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODELS NTA607-2-3275 and NTA607-2-4006
Table of Contents
Original Instructions
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Index
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.
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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Index Great Plains SPARTAN II OPERATOR’S MANUAL MODELS NTA607-2-3275 and NTA607-2-4006 166-486M 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 10/08/2020 | English Great Plains reserves the right to revise and improve its products at any time. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future. The content of this publication may be changed without notice.
  • Page 4 Trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: AccuShot, DrillCommand, Max-Chisel, Row-Pro, Singulator Plus, Short Disk, Swath Command, Terra-Tine, Ultra-Chisel, and X-Press. Registered trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: Air-Pro, Clear-Shot, Discovator, Great Plains, Land Pride, MeterCone, Nutri-Pro, Seed-Lok, Solid Stand, Terra-Guard, Turbo-Chisel, Turbo-Chopper, Turbo-Max, Turbo-Trill, Ultra-Till, Whirlfilter, and Yield-Pro.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Operation ......27 Weight Transfer ......58 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 6 Air Brake Filter Cleaning ....78 Fan Speed Switch ..... . . 79 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Your machine’s parts were specially designed and hoppers meter the seed or fertilizer (the materials) should only be replaced with Great Plains parts. into the air flow. Meter chambers and tower manifolds Always use the serial and model number when evenly divide the material flow, and deliver equal ordering parts from your dealer.

  • Page 8: Target Group For Operator Manual

     Range of Application This product is classified as replaceable equipment in accordance with EC directive 2006/42/EC and agricultural implement in accordance with ASABE S390. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    Use additional safety equipment, such as hard hats, eye and ear protection, safety boots, etc., as needed. 8. Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized modification can result in unsafe conditions that lead to machine damage or personal injury. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 10: Operation

    3. Tire explosion and/or serious injury can result from parts. over inflation. Do not exceed tire inflation pressures. 4. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel- handling equipment adequate for weight involved. 5. Tighten wheel bolts only to the specified torque. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 11: High Pressure Fluids

    10. When towing on a trailer, sudden braking can for the proper way to recycle or dispose of waste. cause a trailer to swerve and upset. Reduce speed if trailer is not equipped with brakes. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 12 Spartan Table of Contents Index Safety Information Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 13: Safety Decals

    Read and follow decal directions. Keep all safety decals clean and legible. Replace all damaged, faded, or missing decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for proper decal placement. When ordering new parts or components, also Four panels, one each side cart front frame, one request corresponding safety decals.
  • Page 14 68812C Two reflectors, one on outside of each light bar at rear of drill. One decal on base of beacon is not separately available. If missing or damaged, replace entire beacon unit. 68812B 32472 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 15 S/N C1009F- One decal on tongue near fan. 38451 One decal on front of hopper. 31234B S/N C1010F+ One decal on front of fan. 38449A Transport Speed (S/N C1010F+) 848-398C 68812F On rear beacon decal plate 68811A Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 16 68813A ladder provided. Flying Debris Hazard 848-510C Avoid flying debris contacting eyes by wearing approved eye protection. Two decals on rear axle above each caster wheel. Two decals, one near each lid 68811A 68812E Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 17 S/N C1009F- Four decals, one on front of each wing WARNING: pivot link, and on each side of rear parallel arms. Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov 848-512C One decal on left side of tongue near hitch. 68812D 38645B Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 18 Consult operator manual for service overhanging power lines. procedures. One decal on front of right-hand hopper. One decal on left side of tongue near hitch. 68812D 68812D One decal on left side of tongue near hitch 68812D Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 19 Chemicals can cause serious burns, lung damage, and even death. Do not work with chemicals without protective face covering to avoid inhalation of fumes and particles. S/N C6009F- One on each hopper near lid. 68812B 31236D Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 20 Hitch Crushing Hazard (S/N C1009F-) 848-523C Stay clear of moving parts to avoid injury. Do not stand between cart and implement while tractor is moving. 68813C Two decals on rear of cart frame. 38261 31175 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 21 38315A S/N C1010F+ One decal on left-hand side at top of ladder. 38645B S/N C1010F+ Four decals, one on inside and one on outside of each gauge wheel cylinder mount. 68812A 68813A Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 22 To avoid wings unexpectedly falling, always use wing S/N C1010F+ Two decals - one on outside of link locks when wings are not in use. arms. 848-530C REV A Two decals, one on each side of center frame. 68813B 68813B Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 23 858-660C (drill without brakes) Inflate tires no more than maximum pressure. Two decals - one on each side of cart frame above tires. Two decals - one on each caster wheel arm. 38315A 68812B Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 24 Spartan Table of Contents Index Safety Decals Two decals - one on each gauge wheel arm. 68813A Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 25: Preparation And Setup

     De-grease exposed cylinder rods if so protected  Console Setup at last storage. For installation and setup of the console, refer to the console manual. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 26: Hitch Tractor To Drill

    Lift 7 . Use the crank to raise the jack foot. Remove the pin and jack. The fan pressure hose (black) must be connected to a circuit capable of continuous flow at high volume. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 27: Fan Hydraulic Motor Seals

    2. Connect the low pressure motor return hose, marked SUMP, to a high volume low pressure return port. The sump line has a large 2.7 cm diameter quick coupler. 3. Connect hydraulic hoses to tractor remotes. 68865 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 28: Brake Connections

    (2). be adapted to: Make sure the button is pulled all the way out.  19 mm male O-ring boss (ORB), or  19 mm female Joint Industry Conference, 37° flare (JIC). 38208 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 29: Wheel Chocks (S/N C1009F-)

    5. Repeat step 2 through step 4 for the other side. machine is parked. Chock both sides of tires if grade is undetermined. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 30: Height And Leveling

     Weight transfer adjustment is usually required for wing height. Eye bolt adjustment is also available, see “Bypass Valve (S/N C1009F-)” on page 59. The implement is designed to operate with all sections of the main tool bar 65cm above the Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 31: Weight Transfer Setup

    6.9 bar. adjustment.  Weight Transfer Setup Before the first folding operation, adjust the wing and cart weight transfer circuits. These circuits require Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 32: Fold Assist Valve (S/N C1009F-)

    In order for steering capability to be maintained, the front axle must bear at least 20% of the tractor’s unladen weight. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 33: Calculations

        ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Total weight Calculating the actual total weight (K). Total weight in kg: Rear axle load Calculating the actual rear axle load (L). Rear axle load in kg: – Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 34: Operation

     Set planting depth handles the same (page 57).  Set down pressure springs the same except in tracks (page 63).  Check fan operation (page 40).  Check for correct DRIVING/DRIVEN rate range 68807 and star shaft (page 56). Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 35: Begin Planting

     Turn on rear beacon switch for transport if circuit. To meet highway clearance requirements, the needed to comply with regulations. wing gauge wheels must be in the lowered configuration during fold, and moved to the raised configuration before unfold. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 36: Unfolding

    If the monitor is not turned on, use the hydraulics to lift the implement frame slightly at the lock. Hold the circuit at extend for a few seconds after the gauge wheels (3) are fully deployed. 31142A 31145A Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 37: Folding

    7 . Continue to hold the fold circuit in retract until the gauge wheels (4) are completely folded into the transport position. 32460 32459 31144A Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 38: Lowering And Raising

    Gauge wheel lock channels are provided to during lowering and raising to avoid serious hold the wings of an unfolded implement at injury or death. the fully raised position for maintenance only used normal operations. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 39: Lowering

    Always raise the implement for tight turns and backing. Tight turns with openers lowered may damage openers. Backing 31248 with openers lowered causes row unit Lift Lock Engaged plugging, and may cause opener damage. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 40: Implement Flex

    Record How Your Tractor Operates Normal tractor braking Activates trailer brakes Differential tractor braking Reduced trailer braking Tractor parking brake Activates trailer brakes Tractor emergency brake Tractor transmission to park No effect on trailer brakes Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 41: Parking Brake System

    A single hydraulic line (1) connected to the tractor trailer brake port sends hydraulic oil to the emergency valve (2). Hydraulic oil flows from the emergency valve to the accumulator (3). Oil is stored in the accumulator under pressure Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 42: Air Brake System

    Raising Ladder 1. Swing the ladder up. The spring-loaded pin engages automatically. 2. Check that the tip of the pin is visible at the outside of the ladder frame. 68818 32471 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 43: Air System Operation (S/N C1009F-)

    Spartan Table of Contents Index Operation  Air System Operation (S/N C1009F-) 38215 Dual-Hopper (Double-Shoot) Air System 38211 Single-Hopper Air System Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 44 It also has features for rate range, calibration and clean-out. 10. Metering Shaft - Four (optionally two or three) sets of flute stars control the flow of seed from the hopper into the air streams. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 45: Air System Operation (S/N C1010F+)

    Spartan Table of Contents Index Operation  Air System Operation (S/N C1010F+) 68820 Dual-Hopper (Double-Shoot) Air System 68821 Single-Hopper Air System Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 46 Each port is a separate compartment. 9. Diverter/Transition - Seed is distributed evenly from the seed meter(s) through hoses to the towers. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 47: Fan Operation

    This adjustment is not the fan rpm on the monitor available on single-hopper drills. Machine Damage Risk Avoid sudden circuit changes. Motor seals may be damaged by rapid starts and stops, or by circuit reversals. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 48 1. Check hopper lid(s) and meter-box seals for air leaks. Adjust the latch or replace the seals to prevent leakage. It only takes a very small air leak to cause large variations in the seeding rate and pattern. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 49 If applying a single material on a single-shoot drill, Great Plains recommends loading the material into both hoppers and using half rate. Set the manifold gate for equal pressures to each meter.

  • Page 50: Hopper Lids

     capture large foreign matter in seed and opening hopper lids. Wear eye protection materials, and dust mask or respirator.  prevent entry by animals if lid left open, and;  discourage hopper entry by children. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 51: Closing Hopper Lid

    2. Rotate the front handle (2) all the way down to page 84. open the front meter door. 3. Rotate the rear handle (3) all the way to the rear to open the rear meter door. 68814A 68827 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 52: Final Drive Ranges

     Low range - for smaller seeds and lower seeding rates The metering shaft is driven by the agitator shaft (1) through a pair of gears (2 and 3). The positioning of these gears creates two final drive ranges. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 53: Metering Shafts

     For small seeds or other seeds smaller than 12 to 4.7 mm, the standard metering shaft may not provide enough precision and uniform flow at very low rates. To order other metering shafts, see “Metering Shafts (S/N C1009F- only)” on page 114. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 54 8. Mount the final range gears. Note the pin hole orientation on the shaft and on the gears. The gears can only be pinned in 2 of the 6 possible ways they can be placed on the shafts. 9. Install the pins. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 55: Shoot Conversion For Dual-Hopper

    5. Chock the wheels on the cart. 6. Open the cap (1) of the Y-fitting (2) mounted on the seed tube of the opener. 7 . Disconnect the fertilizer hose (3) from the fertilizer tube (4). Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 56: Loading Hopper Materials

    Hopper Intended Hopper Use  Single-hopper configuration - All materials are delivered to the row unit seed tubes, and are Seed or In-Furrow Dry Fertilizer placed in a furrow. Dry Fertilizer or Broadcast Seed Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 57: Loading Seed Or Dry Fertilizer

    Do not remove or modify guards. The values for your Calibration Factor will be found by running a calibration test. Great Plains If markers are not installed, circuits are available recommends not entering these values manually.
  • Page 58 This screen will automatically go to the calibration confirmation screen once you have finished running machine calibration. 38290 11. Start the tractor engine and start the fan. Set the fan speed. See “Air System Adjustments” on page 40. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 59 24. Return the scale and the calibration bag to the If the results are not what you need and/or you do tool box. not want to enter the values manually, tap cancel the settings and start a new calibration run. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 60: Calibration Procedure (S/N C1024F+)

    4. On the monitor, select the field underneath Target Rate and enter the planting rate. The values for your Calibration Factor will be found by running a calibration test. Great Plains recommends not entering these values manually. 5. To start your calibration run, from metering settings, enter your desired rate.
  • Page 61 Make sure the hopper lid is closed. Then tap either side of the machine. Press the button once to turn on the drill. a reasonable sample has been collected. Do not fill the calibration bag completely. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 62 23. Empty the contents of the calibration bag into the hopper and close the hopper. 24. Return the scale and the calibration bag to the tool box. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 63: Planting Rate Information

    200 - 300 200 - 300 2770.00 Select a desired range of kilograms per hectare for your product, and use the corresponding star shaft, driving / driven gear configuration, and initial calibration factor for planting. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 64: Planting Depth Adjustments

    Choose spacer combinations based on actual field measurements. 31193  Adjusting Tool Bar Height See “” on page 23 for how to check tool bar height. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 65: Lift Cylinder Rod Spacers

    S/N C1009F- needs to be transferred. The wing transfer valve The weight transfer bypass valve must be controls the amount of weight transferred. adjusted before adjusting the weight transfer circuit. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 66: Weight Transfer Preparation

    Do the following procedure. Equipment Damage Risk Failure to use the bypass valve on 38333 load-sensing tractors may cause major S/N C1009F- tractor damage. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 67: Wing Leveling Eye Bolts

    21 bar (300 psi) above the wing tip is the same as center opener tool bar weight transfer circuit setting. height. Tractor Damage Risk The higher the bypass pressure, the greater the potential for oil heating and tractor damage. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 68: Series Row Unit

    It delivers material from both hopper and hopper on single-shoot drills. No adjustments are necessary. Inside scraper (5) - Optional inside scraper helps prevent clogging between disk blades. See “Disk Scraper Adjustments” on page 64. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 69: Frame-Mounted Coulters

    Do not lower more than about 2.5 cm Keep life by reducing the force at which the blades ride the top edge of the spring bar at or above the top up over obstructions. of the upper bolt holes. 29353 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 70: Down Pressure Spring

    If the drill is already operating at maximum down-pressure, reduce the coulter depth. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 71: Disk Blades

    2. Remove the bolt (1) keeping the opener disk on one side. Carefully remove the blade (2), noting how many spacers (3) are outside the disk and inside the disk. Do not lose the hub components and spacers. 26463 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 72: Seed Firmer Adjustments

    Adjust the opener depth to be 13 mm shallower. If no coulters are installed, adjust the tool bar height so the opener frame runs level at the desired seeding depth. 27122 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 73: Fertilizer Tube Adjustment

    Marker circuits must be fully charged with oil and free of air before operation. They come from the factory fully charged and bled. Ensure markers have smooth Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 74: Marker Adjustments

    For limited down-flex drills, the row spacing does not change at wing gaps. The marker extension is one half the span (distance between end rows) plus a gap of one row space. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 75: Tramline Motors (Option)

    Before installing tramline motors, close all implement openers from your monitor. This will make sure that tramlines are formed uniformly. 31199 Tramlines are controlled using the DrillCommand software. In addition to the software, you must fit your Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 76: Transport

    Accident Hazards Use wing fold lock. Check that implement transport lift lock is engaged. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death, and equipment damage. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 77: Trailer Loading

    2. Hook up the tractor to the machine and carefully and chain to prevent entry by children. See pull the machine off the trailer. “Closing Hopper Lid” on page 44. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 78 Store the hose ends in keyholes of the hose holder bracket. The largest hole is reserved for the sump line. 14. If equipped, disconnect the safety chain. 15. Unhitch from the tractor. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 79: Maintenance

    Caster lock pin (page 83) Lubricate with silicon spray Seasonal Parking brake (page 84) Lubricate grease fittings Seasonal Wheel bearings (page 84) Clean and pack bearings Seasonal Brake actuating shaft (page 84) Lubricate grease fittings Seasonal Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 80: Regular Maintenance

     Inflate tires as specified in the “Tire Information” on page 112.  Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains 31248 dealer. See “Safety Decals” on page 6.  Maintenance Lift Unlock ...

  • Page 81: Hopper Lid

    Unloading materials has the same risks as loading material. Review the instructions on page 48. Expect material to flow in significant volume until the hopper is empty. Inspect the hopper from the lid to confirm that it is empty. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 82: Material Clean-Out

    2. Move the drill to a suitable site with rinse water Clean-Out” starting on page 75. and hose available. This may be two different sites if each hopper contained different materials. 15. Move the drill from the collection area and recover materials. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 83: Problem Clean-Out

    Start with a small amount of water, and make sure that it Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 84: Hydraulics

    Before storage, or daily in humid operations, drain water from the air reservoir tank (1). Draining the air reservoir can prevent rust inside the tank and rust contamination of the brake valve system. 1. Chock the cart tires. 25187 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 85: Air Brake Filter Cleaning

    (3). the filter. Push the button all the way in to empty the air 17 . Install the outer (heavy) spring. 18. Install the O-ring on the cap and install the cap. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 86: Fan Speed Switch

    Do not start the tractor. 7 . Loosen the bracket bolts (3). Slide the switch mounting bracket (4) up and down until the lamp in the implement lift switch just illuminates. Tighten the bracket bolts. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 87: Cart Wheels

    38343  Cart Wheels Review the entire procedure. Great Plains suggests performing a complete operation on one wheel at a time, so that there is a fully-assembled wheel to use as an assembly reference.

  • Page 88: Cart Wheel Installation

    It is recommended that only one caster wheel be removed at a time. 7 . Put the correct lifting equipment under the rear axle near the tire (1). Raise the drill until the Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 89: Caster Wheel Installation

    Make a mark (A) on the wheel as a starting point. Tighten the wheel hardware in stages to the specified torque in the order shown. Gauge and Caster Wheels  Stage 1 - 175 to 195 N-m Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 90: Caster Lock Pin

    Apply a small amount of grease to the following If the shear bolt breaks, replace it with an equivalent areas at the hourly intervals indicated. If you operate 5/16-16x4 inch Grade 5 bolt (Great Plains part the machine in extremely wet and/or muddy 802-279C).

  • Page 91: Storage

    4. Unlatch the hopper lids so the seals are not in compression during storage. Route a chain or security cable through the 31115 hold-down u-bolt and the latch handle to prevent unauthorized entry, and prevent high winds from Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 92 10. Clean drill of mud, dirt, excess oil and grease. 11. Apply grease to exposed cylinder rods to prevent rust. 12. Use touch-up paint to cover scratches, chips, and worn areas to prevent rust. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 93: Electrical Harness Routing

    (2) Zip tie locations - Your machine may have more than those shown. Zip ties are attached as needed to secure the harness to the frame. (3) Zip ties securing the harness to the cover. 71544 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 94: Console Harness

    (7) Pressure connection - 1 or 2, depending on drill configuration. (8) Hopper level connection - 1 or 2, depending on drill configuration. (9) Lift switch connection (10) Valve connection (11) Manifold valve connection (12) Tower connection (13) Calibration switch connection 71546 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 95: Hydraulic Diagrams

     Hydraulic Diagrams Cart Hydraulic Hose Routing w/Dual Hoppers (1) Hoses routed through frame tube (2) Exit frame tube and routed to fan and meters. (3) Hose guide with cover under hoppers. (4) Rear bulk-head. 71401 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 96 Table of Contents Index Maintenance Cart Hydraulic Hose Routing w/Single Hopper (1) Hoses routed through frame tube (2) Exit frame tube and routed to fan and meter. (3) Hose guides under hopper. (4) Rear bulk-head. 71305 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 97 Spartan Table of Contents Index Maintenance Implement Hydraulic Hose Routing (S/N C1021F+) 71615 (1) Hose clamp brackets on gauge wheel cylinder mounts (2) Hose clamp brackets on front pull link (3) Hose shield Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 98 Spartan Table of Contents Index Maintenance Implement Hydraulic Hose Routing (S/N C1020F-) 71463 (1) Hose clamp brackets on gauge wheel cylinder mounts (2) Hose clamp brackets on front pull link (3) Hose shield Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 99 Spartan Table of Contents Index Maintenance Wing Hydraulics Diagram (S/N C1021F+) WL-CB WR-CB WL-B LC-B WR-B LC-R WL-R WR-R 71673 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 100 Spartan Table of Contents Index Maintenance Lift Hydraulics Diagram (S/N C1021F+) C3 C2 GWR-R GWR-B 71674 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 101 Spartan Table of Contents Index Maintenance Weight Transfer Diagram (S/N C1021F+) DPV-P2 WT-R DPV-RL 71677 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 102 Spartan Table of Contents Index Maintenance Fold/Weight Transfer Diagram (S/N C1010F-C1020F) WR-CB WT-R DPV-P2 WR-B DPV-RL LC-B WL-CB WR-R WL-B 68837A Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 103 Spartan Table of Contents Index Maintenance Lock/Lift Diagram (S/N C1010F-C1020F) GWL-B GWL-R FR-R GWR-R GWR-B FL-R LC-R LC-B 698843A Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 104 Spartan Table of Contents Index Maintenance Dual Hopper Diagram (S/N C1010F+) 68833A Single Hopper Diagram (S/N C1010F+) 68851A Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 105 Spartan Table of Contents Index Maintenance Center/Right Wing Diagram (S/N C1009F-) 38344 Port Functions Port Functions Implement Lower Implement Lift Markers (Option) Markers (Option) Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 106 Spartan Table of Contents Index Maintenance Left Wing Diagram (S/N C1009F-) 38345 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 107 Spartan Table of Contents Index Maintenance Dual Hopper Diagram (S/N C1009F-) 38346 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 108 Spartan Table of Contents Index Maintenance Single Hopper Diagram (S/N C1009F-) 38347 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 109 Spartan Table of Contents Index Maintenance Marker Diagram (Option) Rear of Cart Front of Cart 38351 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 110 Spartan Table of Contents Index Maintenance Hydraulic Brakes Diagram (S/N C1010F+) 68816 Hydraulic Brakes Diagram (S/N C1009F-) 38195 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 111 Spartan Table of Contents Index Maintenance Air Brakes Diagram 68818 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    Increase fan speed (page 40). Fan will not run fast enough Tractor must be able to supply 68 liters/min at 14 bar. Fan will not run fast enough Check that hydraulic fan check valve is not installed backward. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 113 Lock up Seed-Lok™ (page 65). Failed disk bearings. Replace disk bearings. Bent or twisted opener frame. Replace opener frame. Partially plugged opener seed tube. Lift up drill, expose bottom of seed tube, and clean out. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 114 Marker disk does not mark disk to drop into field depressions (or mark on flat ground at extreme spring settings) Disk orientation not ideal for conditions Reverse marker disk to pull or throw dirt. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 115: Lift Lock Troubleshooting

    Brake linings and/or drums worn Service brakes. Brake linings replaced with unapproved Replace shoes with approved parts. parts having inadequate friction rating Both brake adjusting rods too short Lengthen both brake adjusting rods Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 116 Loose or worn wheel bearings Replace bearings. See ““Brakes always engaged, both Flat spots on tires wheels” Squealing from brakes Worn brake linings Check brakes. Replace worn linings. Distorted brake parts scraping Check brakes. Replace damaged parts. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 117: Magnehelic ® Gauge

    (2) Over-pressure relief port (with plug in place) (3) Low-pressure port (breather or atmospheric pressure) (4) High-pressure port (from manifold chamber) Alternate high/low ports are plugged. Winter testing/maintenance advisory Gauge readings may be inaccurate or sluggish below -7°C. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 118: Specifications

    19.1 cm Capacities Single Hopper 5280 liter (150 bu) Dual Hopper 2885 liter (82 bu) each Openers Opener Series 07 Series Opener Down Pressure 30 to 110 kg Coulter Down Pressure 180 to 250 k Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 119: Transport Weights

    <63 Pa (130 dB based on 20 µPa) 9/16 ORB straight 18-24 24-32 A-weighted sound level on the machine:  <80 dB(A). 3/4 JIC 27-39 37-53 3/4 ORB w/jam nut 20-30 27-41 3/4 ORB straight 27-43 37-58 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 120: Torque Values Chart

    2730 2010 1990 1470 3230 2380 b. N· m = newton-meters 1010 2270 1670 3680 2710 1180 2640 1950 4290 3160 oot pounds 1330 2970 2190 4820 3560 25199m values values listed above. 25199 Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 121: Options

    31327 post-emergence. Each kit provides components to control one row on Description Part Number each side. The control solenoids are located in the NTA607-2 Marker Kit 113-940A towers. Pre-defined and user-programmable patterns are available. Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 122: Row Options

    Scrapers are compatible with the standard seed flap and Seed-Lok™. Carbide disk scrapers are not factory installed. Each kit equips one opener row. Description Part Number 71002A Spring Scraper Assembly 121-781A Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 123: Wheel Scraper

    Optional wheel scrapers are used to help clean the caster wheels. The wheel scrapers mount on the caster wheel forks. The wheel scrapers require no periodic adjustment. 38319 Description Part Number Wheel Scraper Assembly 160-466A Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 124 The following harmonized standards are applied. EN ISO 4254-1:2015 Salina, Ks, 25 - 05 -2018 Gottmadingen, 25- 05 -2018 ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Rye DeGarmo Michael Enders* Vice President of Engineering Product Safety & Homologation Harvesting Division Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...
  • Page 125 Spartan Table of Contents Index Great Plains | 166-486M | 2020/10/08...

  • Page 126: Warranty

    Great Plains reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice. The warranty shall not be interpreted to render Great Plains liable for damages of any kind, direct or consequential or contingent to property.
  • Page 127 Spartan Table of Contents Index Warranty Great Plains | 166-486M | 10/08/2020...
  • Page 128 ....... 64 filter ..........77 planting depth ........57 spacing ........64 fluid ..........5 planting rate ........56 stagger ........64 hydraulic brake ........21 press wheel ........61 distribution tower ......37 accumulator ........ 34 pressure balance lines......37 Great Plains 166-486M 2020/10/08...
  • Page 129 UHMW piston ........82 unfolding ..........29 unloading hopper ........74 waste disposal ........5 weight transfer ...... 24 wheel chocks ........22 wheel scraper ........116 wing tip height ........60 wing transfer ........59 valve ..........58 wing weight transfer ......59 yellow button ........74 Great Plains 166-486M 2020/10/08...
  • Page 130 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 131 Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...

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