GREAT PLAINS PL5700 Predelivery Manual
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PLANTER
PRE-DELIVERY MANUAL
MODEL PL5700 3-Section Planter
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.
411-681Q
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- Page 1 Table of Contents Index Great Plains PLANTER PRE-DELIVERY MANUAL MODEL PL5700 3-Section Planter 411-681Q 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 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 3: Table Of Contents
Lift Hydraulic Cylinders....15 Plumbing Schematics ..... 44 Wing Gauge Wheel Hydraulic Cylinders . . . 15 Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... - Page 4 Cover Index...
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Page 5: Introduction
To ease assembly and produce a Models Covered properly working machine, read this entire manual PL5700 export models with 12 rows and 16 rows on before beginning assembly. 70 cm row spacing. All information in this manual is current as of ... -
Page 6: Safety Information
Operation Noise Hazard 8. Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized modification can result in unsafe conditions that 1. Use proper ear protection like earmuffs or lead to machine damage or personal injury. earplugs while working. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 7: Handling And Disposing Of Chemicals
4. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel- parts, and the presence of hydraulic fluid. handling equipment adequate for weight involved. 5. Tighten wheel bolts only to the specified torque. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 8: High Pressure Fluids
4. Contact your local environmental or recycling center for the proper way to recycle or dispose of waste. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 9: Assembly
Unloading not be needed for the planter being assembled. Crushing and Pinching Hazards It is the dealer’s responsibility to unload the PL5700 A falling section or part can cause severe injury or planter. Unload all equipment before beginning death by crushing. Always keep body and body assembly. -
Page 10: Hose Holder
Use extreme caution when unloading or moving the tires. Thoroughly secure tires in safe place after unloading to prevent a TP-71846 falling or loose tire. To remove hose holder: Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 11: Hitch
3. Remove the hitch bolts, washers, and nuts (2) the load before attempting to unload or move parts, securing the hitch to the rack. Set aside. or assemble the planter. Ensure equipment operates with smooth movements. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 12: Center Frame
Do not operate the planter until the wheel assembly mounts have been measured and any necessary adjustments have been made. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 13: Shifting Wheel Assembly Mounts
Refer “Wheel Assembly Mount Position Charts” on page 38. Place a mark (3) for reference. TP-71870 3. Repeat for all four wheel swing arm mounts on the center frame. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 14: Main Transport Tires
4. Move the main frame off of the rack so that the properly rated for load and securely attached before rear of the main frame is near the center frame. moving or unloading parts. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 15: Join Frames
There are ten mounting holes It is necessary to verify the wheel assemblies are in the correct position. The planter is configured with up Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 16: Shifting Wheel Assembly Mounts
2. Slide the entire gauge wheel mount until the wheel assembly mount is centered on mark (3). 3. Tighten the u-bolts, washers, and nuts once in position. Tighten to torque. See “Torque Value Chart” on page 37. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 17: Fertilizer Tank (Option)
1. Prepare to unload the fertilizer tank from the rack using a hoist by placing a strap. Ensure the strap TP-71874 Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 18: Hose Connections
These shipping zip ties have familiar with this type of injury. been left untrimmed and will need to removed to be able to position hoses for use. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 19: Lift Hydraulic Cylinders
TP-71884 3. Repeat for each of the two or four wing gauge wheels. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 20: Cylinder Locks
5. Relieve hydraulic pressure. are on the center frame, and rows 11-16 on 6. Disconnect hydraulics before continuing with the right wing. assembly. 5. Secure into proper position with two u-bolts, washers, and nuts. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 21: Hose Holder
3. If necessary, repeat steps for each opener. TP-71890 Ground Speed Sensor The ground speed sensor will need to be mounted on each outer wing gauge wheel. The speed wheel sensor is already mounted to the wheel hub assembly. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 22: Air Hoses
Loosely screw in hex bolts, washers, 3. Repeat steps for the opposite outer wing gauge and adjuster nut. wheel. 3. Rotate the adjuster nut to align the press wheel assembly with the row unit. Once aligned, tighten the bolts. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 23: Markers (Option)
Use paper or cardboard, not body parts, and wear heavy gloves to check for suspected leaks. If injured, seek immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this type of injury. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 24: Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector
Fertilizer System, you will need to refer to the accompanying manufacturer’s materials information about the parts, and their placement. Generally speaking, electrical connections and nozzles connections will need to be made at each row unit. Three electrical harnesses (1) will need to Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 25: Fertilizer Valve
If your planter was configured with the AccuShot Precision Fertilizer, the ground drive liquid fertilizer assembly will not be installed on your planter. The following instructions assume that the AccuShot Precision Fertilizer system is not present on the planter. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 26: Assembly Close-Out
Place all remaining items, such as manuals, orifice plates, clean-out container, etc. in a well-marked container and store securely. Remove shipping components and materials, parts, tools, and equipment from the assembly area. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 27: Trailer Shipping
This section provides instructions for preparing a fully assembled planter for trailer shipping. It necessary to install a shipping check valve kit before loading the PL5700 planter onto a trailer. Refer to operator manual for operation instructions and basic setup instructions for the planter. -
Page 28: With Switch Box
“Neutral” . active. 5. Set the tractor gear in “Neutral” . 6. Fully lower the planter 2-point hitch. 7 . On the switch box, toggle the marker/fold switch to MARKER. TP-71665 Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 29: Check Valve Shipping Kit Installation
These parts must be installed on the 16. On the switch box, toggle the marker/fold switch planter lift hydraulics before any future trailer to MARKER. shipping. A new kit may be ordered from any Great Plains dealer. TP-75226 TP-71665 Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 30: With Intelliag Iso6
Center Lift softkey changing to a blue Active end (A). Use a small container to capture any Center Lift softkey. fluid. TP-75221 4. Use tractor lift hydraulic lever to lower the center frame of the planter only. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 31: With Switch Box
(A) of the hydraulic cylinder. to ON. TP-75226 TP-71665 12. Wipe down any hydraulic fluid on the planter. 5. On the switch box, toggle the marker/fold switch 13. Attach a shipping caution tag (6). to MARKER. TP-7522 TP-71665 Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 32: Close-Out
Close-Out Once the check valve shipping kit has been installed, the planter should only be operated for Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 33: Loading On Trailer
With Switch Box hydraulic system to active. This is indicated by the Center Lift softkey changing to a blue Active 1. On the switch box, toggle the on/off power switch Center Lift softkey. to ON. TP-71665 Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 34: Unloading From Trailer
14. Secure the planter to trailer. 8. Remove each pin (1) and slide up the parking 15. Make any necessary adjustments for local, stand. regional, and national transport standards and requirements. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 35: With Switch Box
6. Connect the tractor to the planter. If using a quick hitch, be sure the planter locks into the hitch 14. Use tractor lift hydraulic lever to raise the center securely. frame of the planter. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 36: Shipping Check Valve Removal
19. Set tractor lift hydraulic circuit to “Neutral” . Shipping Check Valve Removal 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 TP-71665 completed by a trained professional who is knowledgeable about how to safely complete 13. -
Page 37: With Intelliag Iso6
3. Use tractor lift hydraulic lever to lower the center frame of the planter. 4. Set tractor lift hydraulic circuit lever to “Neutral” . TP-75220 Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 38: With Switch Box
1. On the switch box, toggle the on/off power switch check valve (1) and the two adapters (2) on the to ON. rod-end (A) of the lift hydraulic cylinder. Use a small container to capture any fluid. Be sure to TP-71665 Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 39: Shipping Chain Removal
TP-75209 13. Once you have removed the two check valves, and four adapters, on both the left-and-right sides, cycle the lift hydraulic system multiple times to rephase the cylinders. This will purge Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... - Page 40 PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Trailer Shipping Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021...
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Page 41: Specifications
All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer of Goodyear www.goodyearag.com the tire. Tire warranty information is found in the brochures included with your operator and parts manuals or Online at the manufacturer’s websites Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 42: Wheel Assembly Mount Position Charts
70.0 cm mount to center of Wheel (27.56 in) inner wheel assembly mount on right wing. Wing From right-end of 73.91 cm wing frame to center Gauge (29.10 in) of outer wheel Wheel assembly mount. Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 43: Hydraulic Schematics
(4) Main transport wheel - center-right, inner (5) Main transport wheel - center-left, inner (6) Main transport wheel - center-feft, outer (7) Wing gauge wheel - left, inner (8) Wing gauge wheel - left, outer Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 44: Fold Hydraulics
PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Fold Hydraulics 16 Row with 70 cm Row Spacing TP-75231 (1) Fold cylinder (2) Tongue latch cylinder Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 45: Single Fan Hydraulics (Option)
PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Single Fan Hydraulics (Option) Planters with Hopper Configuration TP-75243 Dual Fan Hydraulics (Option) Planters with Bulk Tank Configuration TP-75241 Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 46: Weight Transfer Hydraulics (Option)
PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Weight Transfer Hydraulics (Option) 16 Row with 70 cm Row Spacing Caps are shown where system may tie-in to other options. TP-75240 Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 47: Marker Hydraulics (Option)
PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Marker Hydraulics (Option) 16 Row with 70 cm Row Spacing TP-75227 Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... -
Page 48: Plumbing Schematics
PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Plumbing Schematics Connect all fertilizer plumbing and components. Refer to parts manual for parts reference. Liquid Fertilizer Plumbing (Option) 16 Row with 70 cm Row Spacing TP-71801 Great Plains | 411-681Q | 02/18/2021... - Page 49 PL5700 Planter Cover Table of Contents Index Index Accushot ........14 main frame ......... 10 air hoses ..........18 main transport tires ......10 assembly ..........5 maintenance safety ......3 markers ..........19 chain ........... 19 center frame ........8 disk ..........19 check valve orientation .......27...
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- Page 51 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 52 Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...
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