GREAT PLAINS Min-TIll BD7600 Operator's Manual
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MODEL BD7600 26 Foot 2-Section Drill
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- Page 1 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Min-Till Drill OPERATOR MANUAL MODEL BD7600 26 Foot 2-Section Drill 195-612M Original Instructions Read the operator manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception.
- Page 2 Machine Identification Record your machine details in the log below. If you replace this manual, be sure to transfer this information to the new manual. If you or the dealer have added options not originally ordered with the machine, or removed options that were originally ordered, the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine.
- Page 3 Printed 07/09/2021 | 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 notice.
- Page 4 Trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: AccuShot, DrillCommand, Max-Chisel, Row-Pro, Singulator Plus, Short Disk, Swath Command, Terra-Tine, Ultra-Chisel, and X-Press. Registered trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: Air-Pro, Clear-Shot, Discovator, Great Plains, Land Pride, MeterCone, Nutri-Pro, Seed-Lok, Solid Stand, Terra-Guard, Turbo-Chisel, Turbo-Chopper, Turbo-Max, Turbo-Trill, Ultra-Till, Whirlfilter, and Yield-Pro.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Set Gearbox......16 Scale Kit (Option) ......40 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... - Page 6 Topcon Console System ....54 Warranty ......77 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021...
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Page 7: Introduction
Your machine’s parts were specially designed and A drill equipped with two-compartment boxes allow should only be replaced with Great Plains parts. two different materials to be put down in the same Always use the serial and model number when field pass. -
Page 8: Target Group For Operator Manual
Range of Application This product is classified as replaceable equipment in accordance with EC directive 2006/42/EC and agricultural implement in accordance with ASABE S390. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 9: Safety Information
Non-Great Plains components on this machine may contain additional safety information not found in this The notice symbol indicates a potential for manual. -
Page 10: Machine Use
Avoid contacting overhead obstructions such as low bridges, overpasses, and power lines. Do not operate near ditches, holes, steep slopes, embankments, or other surfaces which may collapse under the machine’s weight or tip the machine over. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 11: Machine Maintenance
Detach the tractor. Secure the implement using Stay clear of and never step over any rotating parts. blocks. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 12: Safety Decals
Read and follow decal directions. Keep all safety decals clean and legible. Replace all damaged, faded, or missing decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. One reflector on the inside end of each walkboard, Refer to this section for proper decal placement. - Page 13 Always be certain implement is hitched securely to tractor drawbar before raising. Lower implement BEFORE unhitching. 818-019C Rev. D One decal on the tongue near the hitch. 71610 One decal on top of the rockshaft, left end. 71612 71616 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021...
- Page 14 Two decals - One decal on each end of rockshaft. 71612 71616 High Pressure Fluid Hazard Two decals - One decal on outside of each gauge 818-339C wheel mount. One decal on the tongue near the hitch. 71617 71612 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021...
- Page 15 Review safety instructions with all operators annually. 818-587C Rev. B WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov One decal on the tongue near the hitch. One decal on the tongue near the hitch. 71612 71612 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021...
- Page 16 71502 Hydraulic Failure Hazard 71612 844-146C Radar Hazard 848-577C One decal on the left side of the tongue above the One decal on the tongue frame above the transport transport tires. lock. 71616 71492 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021...
- Page 17 Two decals - One decal on outside of each transport wheel mount. 71610 71942 Tire Inflation and Wheel Bolt Torque 858-996C Two decals - One decal on outside of each gauge wheel mount. 71617 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021...
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Page 18: Preparation And Setup
To avoid serious Color Hydraulic Function injury, always use a clevis hitch or clevis Opener lift draw bar with locking-style hitch pin. Blue Transport lift/Jack Green Marker Gray Fold Yellow Hydraulic drive Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 19: Drill Hitches
When hitching the drill to a different tractor, check for a difference in draw bar heights. Adjust hitch height as necessary. 3. Securely attach the safety chain to an anchor on the tractor capable of pulling the drill. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 20: Hydraulic System
71337 may be a sign that your hydraulic system may need to be bled or otherwise serviced by a trained professional; contact your Great Plains dealer for service. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 21: Opener Frame Clearance
Section Control - for a drill with section control. and tractor damage. Equipment Damage Risk Tractors with load-sensing hydraulics must use the closed-center, or section control, hydraulic block to operate the drill. Failure to Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 22: Ground Drive Setup
To change the rate, loosen the knob (1) and move up Calibrate and adjust the settings as needed. See or down as needed until the pointer (2) is at the “Ground Drive Calibration” on page 19. desired rate. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 23: Hydraulic Drive Setup
See “Feed Cup Flap” on 4. Set each drill box with the same range. page 35. Calibrate and adjust the settings as needed. See “Hydraulic Drive Calibration” on page 21. 71596B Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 24: Adjust For Dry Fertilizer Density
4. Make sure the divider flaps are closed (see the drill frame must be lowered for access to the “Divider Flap” on page 32). walkboard. 1. Clean out any material or debris from the box. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 25: Calibration
Find the rate chart for your material. Use the digital scale to weight the bucket. Record b. Make sure you have the correct seed wheels the weight of the bucket. in the feed cups. c. Find your row spacing. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... - Page 26 If using the calibration crank, turn the crank 20. After completing the calibration, install the feed smoothly until one acre (hectare) is counted on cup funnels. the acremeter. Check that the feed cups have Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021...
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Page 27: Hydraulic Drive Calibration
7 . The submeter Calibration Factor will be found by 4. Place several pounds of product over the feed running a calibration test. cups you are using for calibration. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... - Page 28 Selection 10. A calibration button (3) is at the right end of the Select left-hand walkboard. Make sure the button is Metering Drives pressed in (the off position) before continuing. Calibration Previous Screen 71598A Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021...
- Page 29 19. After the console is on the calibration running 23. Remove the calibration tray and pour the screen, remove the calibration tray, collapsible collected seed into the collapsible bucket. bucket, and digital scale from the tool box. Use Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021...
- Page 30 When drilling, check the seed rate by noting the acres drilled, amount of product added to the drill and the level in the drill box. If seeding more or less than desired, adjust the rate slightly to make up for field conditions. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021...
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Page 31: Operation
Raise the openers (page 28). and possible damage to equipment, never Raise the drill for transport (page 29). back up or turn sharply with openers in the Fold the drill (page 29). ground. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 32: Material Rate Manual
Calibration tray Collapsible bucket Hose ring pliers Digital scale 71446A Walkboard For easier access to the openers, each walkboard can be lifted up and out of the way. There are two Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 33: Walkboard Ladders
To avoid serious injury or death, use handrails when climbing ladder walking on walkboard. Equipment Damage Risk Make sure ladder is locked up before moving the drill. Always use the walkboard ladder to access the walkboard. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 34: Raise And Lower Openers
Opener lock handles can be moved with openers up or down, but lock indicators only engage and disengage after the openers are raised completely. There are two lock handles on each drill section, four handles total. 71345A Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 35: Folding
There are two locks on each drill section. 71626 7 . The drill is now ready for transport. See “Transport” on page 40 71345 4. Extend the transport lift cylinders. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 36: Unfolding
There are two locks on each drill section. 71632 6. If there is pressure on the latches: a. Slide the springs (3) out. b. Momentarily fold. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 37: Drill Boxes
The feed cups (5) attached to the bottom of the box use seed wheels to dispense a multiple size and variety of seeds and dry fertilizer. See “Feed Cups” on page 35 for more information. 71388B 71389 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 38: Divider Flap
5. Install the knobs (3) and side seals to secure the vinyl flap and divider flap. 6. Tighten all knobs (2 and 3). 71388 The illustration below shows the divider flap (1) open and secured under the vinyl flap. 71394D Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 39: Box Dividers
101 bu (3559 liter) Standard 60.6 bu (2135 liter) 40.4 bu (1424 liter) Offset to back 65.9 bu (2323 liter) 35.1 bu (1236 liter) Offset to front 55.3 bu (1947 liter) 45.7 bu (1612 liter) Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 40: Rain Flap
4. Lift the spill flap assembly (12) out of the box. 5. Lift the dividers (13) out of the box. 6. Install the new dividers. 7 . Reinstall the spill flap assembly to the box. 71396 71397 71396A Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 41: Feed Cups
Positions 2, 3, and 4 - medium to extra large seeds Wind shield (7) Position 5 - Clean out To change the position, pull out the handle and move it to the appropriate position. Set all boxes the same. 71378 71355 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 42: Slide Gate
155-040A. See “Non-Active Hydraulic Systems” on page 37. Make sure to have the correct hydraulic block for your tractor hydraulics. See your Great Plains dealer. If you are not familiar with the tractor hydraulics, talk to your tractor dealer. - Page 43 You may need to turn up detent pressure. pressure to maximum or use a mechanical detent holder to hold the lever forward. See your tractor dealer for the proper way to provide constant flow to the openers. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021...
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Page 44: Opener Overview
When you return to level The T-handle (10) is used for press wheel ground move the lever to neutral. adjustment. See “Opener Depth Adjustment” on Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 45: Acremeter
Index Operation Acremeter page 44. A variety of press wheels are available, some are region-specific. Ask your Great Plains The acremeter counts drive shaft rotations, normally dealer. with the drill lowered and in motion. Opener height adjustment (11) - The pivot point for... -
Page 46: Scale Kit (Option)
“Storage” on page 62. operator manual for installation, setup, and basic Parking with Drill Folded operation of the console. Raise, lock, and fold the drill into transport position. Park the drill on firm, level ground. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 47: Parking With Drill Unfolded
After unhitching the unfolded drill, the tongue may rise above the tractor drawbar height. Lower the tongue by connecting the opener-lift circuit and pressurizing the openers. Start the tractor and pull away from the drill. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 48: Adjustments
The two cylinders along with the frame mounts (2) allow one end of an opener frame to rock independently of the other while maintaining constant opener down pressure. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 49: Opener Height
Do not tighten the nut. 3. Position the arm at the lower hole (3), and secure 11. Repeat step 5 through step 10 for the other with the bolt. opener frame. 12. Tighten all nuts. 26427 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 50: Opener Spring Down Pressure
Shorten the length for no-till conditions. 26441 If press wheels are lifting off the ground, increase hydraulic down pressure. If press wheels are digging into the ground, reduce hydraulic down pressure. 26452 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 51: Disk Blade Adjustments
3. Carefully remove the blade (2). Note how many spacers (3) are outside the flange dust cover (4) and inside the disk. Do not lose the hub components and spacers. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 52: Seed Firmer Adjustments
1. Pull up on the Seed-Lok arm (1). 2. Raise the lever (2). (D) Spacing (A) Extension 165 inches BD7600-26-3210 10 inch (419.1 cm) 162.75 inches BD7600-26-4275 7.5 inch (413.4 cm) 160.75 inches BD7600-26-5206 6 inch (408.3 24453 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 53: Marker Disk Adjustment
Lock the bolt in position by tightening the jam nuts. 11757 To have the marker throw out dirt, turn around the disk on the spindle. Turn around the disk assembly as shown below. 71527 11248 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 54: Marker Transport Carrier
Avoid contact with the hub assembly. 1. Loosen the nuts (2). 2. Adjust the rear elevation of each knock down 31408 assembly so it is as close as possible to level with the opener frame. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 55: Scraper/Disk Gap
2. Slide the scraper (2) until it almost contacts the opener disk. 3. Tighten the nut to torque specification. 4. Rotate the opener disk a full turn or more to make sure that contact is avoided. 31408 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 56: Options
Installation instructions are included with the kit. 71443 Description Part Number 18943 Open-Center Hydraulic Block 850-351C Closed-Center Hydraulic Block 850-347C Description Part Number Section Control Hydraulic Block 850-334C 2-Channel Shaft Monitor 116-282A Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 57: Seed Firmers
00 Opener Press wheels are available as bundle options on the 120GPD 300T Seed Firmer 890-902C 00HD Opener initial drill order. A variety of kits are available to change the press wheels in the field. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 58: Press Wheel Scrapers
Seed Hose 56 Ribs w/Clamp 195-671A Seed Hose 59 Ribs w/Clamp 195-672A Needham Seed Hose w/Clamp 195-673A Fert/Small Seed Tube 00/00HD 222-017A w/Clamp Fertilizer Extended Tube 00HD 222-018A 71428 Assembly Description Part Number Offset Box Divider Insert 837-383C Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 59: Scale Kit
Fertilizer Tank Touch800 Console Kits 71434 Description Part Number 71741 In Cab Kit w/Touch 800 Console 833-907C In Cab Kit 4WD w/Touch 800 Console 833-917C Description Part Number Fertilizer Tank Kit 154-009A Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 60: Knock Down Kit
XD console. *** One adapter harness is required for each Camera. For online resources and manuals, create an account https://mytopconnow.topconpositioning.com search for XD/XD+ in the search bar. 71668 Description Part Number Camera Package 194-364A Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 61: Maintenance
Inspect hydraulic hoses for cuts, cracks, and aging. Check fittings and cylinders for evidence of leaks. Repair or replace as needed. Keep disk scrapers properly adjusted. Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 62: Hydraulic Maintenance
When assembling, put the screen into the filter. Place 6. Let the box thoroughly dry before closing the lid. the retaining washer on top of the filter and screw on the end cap. 25187 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 63: Flow Tent Replacement
4. Loosen the set screws (2) on the two locking collars at the right end of the flap shaft(3). 71335 71393 5. Remove the shaft up to the feed cup to be removed. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 64: Feed Cup Installation
6. Make sure the seed wheel divider (4) goes into the slot (5) on the feed cup flap. 7 . Place the new seed wheel assembly into the feed cup housing. 8. Close the windshield. 71410 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 65: Feed Cup Flap
6. Insert the shaft key (2) with the arrows aligned removable link is positioned to minimize snags. (3). Install the clip with the open end facing away from the direction of chain travel. 26482 71412 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 66: Markers
To change the element: 1. Unscrew the lower canister (1) from the filter, 18795 catching and disposing of the used fluid. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 67: Knock Down Maintenance
Instead, remove the rust or unwanted material and apply oil or grease on the relevant spot. Otherwise, the machine may be damaged through impaired use. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 68: Grease Fittings
Use touch-up paint to cover scratches, chips, and worn areas to prevent rust. Apply grease to exposed cylinder rods to prevent rust. 71418 Cover the drill with a tarp if stored outside. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 69: Troubleshooting
Reduce field speed. Uneven seed spacing Build-up of seed treatment in feed cups Clean out feed cups. ® ® Seed-Lok plugging Lock up Seed-Lok (page 46). See “Opener disks not turning freely”. Opener disks not turning Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... - Page 70 Feed cup slide gates are not set the Check all feed cup gates and reset as needed. same See “Upper Slide Position” in Material Rate Manual rate charts. Ensure correct gearbox settings. Perform calibration. See Material Rate manual. Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021...
- Page 71 Loose or missing bolts or fasteners Check all bolts and fasteners. Marker folding linkage does not have Lengthen marker chain (page 47). Marker disk does not mark enough slack to allow marker disk to drop into field depressions Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021...
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Page 72: Specifications
Two-Compartment Seed front compartment rear compartment w/offset to back divider 35.1 bu (1236 liter) 65.9 bu (2323 liter) front compartment rear compartment w/offset to front divider 45.7 bu (1612 liter) 55.3 bu (1947 liter) Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 73: Torque Chart
Transport 320/70R15 (517 kPa) (23 N-m) retailer. 44 psi 85 lb ft Gauge Manufacturer Website 9.5LX15-8 Ply Wheel (303 kPa) (115 N-m) Firestone www.firestoneag.com www.bkt-tires.com/en Goodyear www.titan-intl.com Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 74: Electrical Harness Routing
BD7600-26 Table of Contents Index Specifications Electrical Harness Routing Lighting Harness 71661 Hydraulic Diagrams Fold 71643 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 75: Lift, Wing Flex, And Hydraulic Jack
BD7600-26 Table of Contents Index Specifications Lift, Wing Flex, and Hydraulic Jack 71642 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 76: Opener Lift With Open Center (S/N E1029-)
BD7600-26 Table of Contents Index Specifications Opener Lift with Open Center (S/N E1029-) 71638A Opener Lift with Open Center (S/N E1030+) TP-75430 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 77: Opener Lift With Closed Center (S/N E1029-)
BD7600-26 Table of Contents Index Specifications Opener Lift with Closed Center (S/N E1029-) 71638 Opener Lift with Closed Center (S/N E1030+) TP-75431 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 78: Hydraulic Drive Single Box Configuration
BD7600-26 Table of Contents Index Specifications Hydraulic Drive Single Box Configuration 71638C Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 79: Hydraulic Drive Split Box Configuration
BD7600-26 Table of Contents Index Specifications Hydraulic Drive Split Box Configuration TP-75188b Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 80: Section Control
BD7600-26 Table of Contents Index Specifications Section Control Ground Drive Configuration TP-71924b Hydraulic Drive Configuration (S/N E1029C-) TP-71923b Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 81: Hydraulic Drive Configuration (S/N E1030C+)
BD7600-26 Table of Contents Index Specifications Hydraulic Drive Configuration (S/N E1030C+) TP-75249 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 82: Markers
BD7600-26 Table of Contents Index Specifications Markers Single Marker Configuration 71471 Dual Marker Configuration 71472 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021... -
Page 83: 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 84 ........35 feed cup ........31 lighting connector ....... 12 divider ..........58 components .........35 lighting harness ........68 Seed-Lok® ....38 flap ........35 loading material ........18 selector valve handle ......26 flap handle ..... 19 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021...
- Page 85 .........29 transport lock ........29 transport speed ........5 vinyl flap ..........32 walkboard ...........26 walkboard ladder ........27 waste disposal ........4 wheel bearings ........62 wind shield ..........35 wing parking stand ...... 26 work light kit ........53 Great Plains | 195-612M | 07/09/2021...
- Page 86 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 87 Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...
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