GREAT PLAINS BD7600 Series Operator's Manual

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Min-Till Drill

OPERATOR MANUAL

MODEL BD7600 40 Foot 3-Section Drill

DrillCommand Version 02.02.04.00

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Page 1 Table of Contents Great Plains Min-Till Drill OPERATOR MANUAL MODEL BD7600 40 Foot 3-Section Drill DrillCommand Version 02.02.04.00 195-614M 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 11/03/2020 | 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 Adjust for Dry Fertilizer Density ... . . 21 Transport ......43 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 6 Maintenance ......58 Maintenance Schedule....58 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 7 A drill equipped with one-compartment box can be Your machine’s parts were specially designed and used to drill either seed or small seed. should only be replaced with Great Plains parts. Always use the serial and model number when A drill equipped with two-compartment boxes allow ordering parts from your dealer.
Page 8  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 | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 9 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 | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 10 4. Stay clear of and never step over any rotating pressures. parts. 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 | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 11 8. When towing on a trailer, secure implement with tie downs and chains. 9. When towing on a trailer, sudden braking can cause a trailer to swerve and upset. Reduce speed if trailer is not equipped with brakes. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 12 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 request corresponding safety decals.
Page 13 Two reflectors on the rear of center walkboard. walkboard, two on the rear of each wing walkboard, and one on each end of center walkboard. 71490B Two reflectors under center walkboard. 71490C Two reflectors under each wing walkboard. 71490A 71490D Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 14 818-337C Rev. B 71491 One decal on the tongue near the hitch. Pinch/Crush Hazard 818-045C One decal on each side of the tongue near the 71491 transport hooks 71491 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 15 One decal on the tongue near the hitch. 71492A Pinch Point Hazard 818-579C 71491 One decal on the front of each marker. Falling Hazard 818-398C 71474 Two decals - One decal on each end of rockshaft. 71492 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 16 One decal on left end of rockshaft near transport Review safety instructions with all operators lock. annually. 818-587C Rev. B WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov One decal on the tongue near the hitch. 71492 71491 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 17 Inflation or Torquing of Wheel Bolts: 848-512C One decal on the tongue near the hitch. Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 73 psi. Torque wheel bolts to 170 lb-ft. 858-773C One decal on each transport wheel mount. 71491 71492 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 18 40 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Safety Decals Pinching/Crushing Hazard 858-950C One decal on the tongue near the hitch. 71491 Lubrication Notice 858-679C One decal on each end of each drill box frame. 71502 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 19 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 | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 20 Install the hitch (1) onto the tongue and secure with the bolt (2), lock washer, and nut. Assemble the safety chain (3) and washer (4), and secure with the longer bolt (5), lock washer, and nut. 71337 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 21 5. Tighten the box mount bolts to the torque to be bled or otherwise serviced by a trained specified in the “Torque Chart” on page 71. professional; contact your Great Plains dealer for service.  Drill Leveling To level the drill, it must be hitched to a tractor with at least the hydraulics connected.
Page 22 40 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Preparation and Setup the jam nut. Repeat at each opener lift cylinder as needed. 71440 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 23 To adjust the clutch jaws for full contact, with the bolts (3) loosened, slide the breakaway clutch bracket (4) until the jaws (5) make full contact without compressing the clutch spring (6). Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 24 7 . While watching the gauges on the drill, slowly turn the adjustment knob on the bypass valve counterclockwise. Adjust the bypass valve just until the needles on the gauges begin to move down. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 25  Make sure you have the proper seed wheels in the feed cups. See “Feed Cup Components” on page 37.  If calibrating dry fertilizer and your fertilizer density is not 65 pounds/cubic-foot (1.04 kg/liter), Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 26 You can temporarily stop seed flow to a drill section by disengaging the chain. 71596A Low Rate - right set of sprockets DRIVER (motor) DRIVEN 71596 High Rate - left set of sprockets 71512 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 27 Conversion Factor lbs/cu-ft kg/liter 0.72 1.45 0.80 1.30 0.88 1.20 0.96 1.10 1.04 1.00 1.12 0.93 1.20 0.87 1.28 0.81 3. Adjust the target application rate.  target rate conversion factor adjusted rate 71386 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 28  When changing material. and drives are working properly and are free from To prepare for calibration, park the drill on a solid, foreign matter. level surface. Apply the parking brake and turn off the tractor engine. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 29 1443 1087 BD7600-40 1095 BD7600-50 13. Remove the calibration tray and pour the collected seed into the collapsible bucket. 71515 14. Use the digital scale to weigh the seed and bucket for gross weight. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 30 To perform the calibration procedure from this charts. manual, use the following instructions. 1. Use the rate charts to set up the drill for calibration: a. Find the rate chart for your material. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 31 For example, a 40 foot machine with 7.5 inch spacing would have 5 rows caught per submeter. It would be 5 whether you are catching 1 box, 2 boxes, or 3 boxes, because it is five rows per box. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 32 17 . Tap to run the calibration process. 71514 You should see the following animated calibration running screen. This screen will automatically go to the calibration confirmation screen once you have finished Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 33 Changing from low range to high range requires recalibration. 27 . It is recommended to calibrate all drill boxes to get the best seeding results. Repeat the calibration process for each drill box. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 34  Stop and check the planting depth, seed spacing, drill. press wheel operation, and fertilizer application (if in use).  Make the necessary adjustment and resume planting.  Raise the drill for turns. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 35 The parking stands at the end of each wing are used when parking the drill unfolded. To use the parking stand (1): 1. Remove the pin (2). 71437 When not using the jack, make sure it is all the way up (3). 71446 71437A Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 36 2. Lift up the walkboard. 3. Pull out the spring-loaded pin and turn 90 degrees to engage the lock (2). 71449 3. Release the spring-loaded pin to lock the ladder in down position. 71504A Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 37 There are two lock handles on each drill section, six handles total. 71345A  Folding Pinching or Crushing Hazard Pinching or crushing at pivot points can result in serious injury. Keep others away from the drill and tractor during folding and unfolding. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 38 The transport lift circuit also includes a cylinder on 71348 the tongue for the transport hooks which lift and restrain the ends of the wings when folded. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 39 FIELD position with the openers up or down. The locks will only disengage when the openers are completely raised. There are two lock handles on each drill section, six handles total. 71389 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 40 6. Tighten all knobs (2 and 3). 71388 The illustration below shows the divider flap (1) open and secured under the vinyl flap. 71388B 71394D Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 41 151.5 bu (5339 liter) Standard 90.9 bu (3203 liter) 60.6 bu (2136 liter) Offset to back 98.9 bu (3485 liter) 52.6 bu (1854 liter) Offset to front 82.9 bu (2921 liter) 68.6 bu (2417 liter) Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 42 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 | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 43 To change the position, pull out the handle and move it to the appropriate position. Set all boxes the same. 71378 71355 A spring (3) will allow the flap to flex letting rocks and other small debris pass through the cup and not Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 44 Make sure to have the correct hydraulic block for your 71356A tractor hydraulics. If you are not familiar with the tractor hydraulics, talk to your dealer. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 45 You may need to turn up detent 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 | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 46 The net operating pressure on the opener cylinders is maintained at the pressure you selected while the tractor remote lever was held forward. Reactivating the tractor lever forward will confirm this. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 47 See “Opener Depth Adjustment” on page 47. A variety of press wheels are available, Heavy Duty Opener some are region-specific. Ask your Great Plains dealer. Opener height adjustment (11) - The pivot point for the opener body can be adjusted for lower ground level in rows or planting in tire tracks.
Page 48 (2) are illuminated and no Manual for material calibration. alarm sounds. If any of the feed cup shafts stops for 20 seconds, an alarm sounds and the indicator for that section flashes. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 49 Lower the tongue by connecting the opener-lift  Raise, lock, and fold the drill into transport circuit and pressurizing the openers. position.  Start the tractor and pull away from the drill.  Park the drill on firm, level ground. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 50 40 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Operation Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 51 Great Plains dealer for service.” on page 15. Then check and adjust the following:  Make sure all opener frame mounts are in the same pivot holes.
Page 52 8. Repeat step 5 through step 7 for the other arm of the frame. 9. Raise the jack until the top holes are aligned. 10. Insert the bolt in the top hole (5) and install a nut. Do not tighten the nut. 26427 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 53 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 | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 54 71456 right-hand threaded bolt. 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 | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 55 1. Pull up on the Seed-Lok arm (1). 2. Raise the lever (2). (D) Spacing (A) Extension 245 inches BD7600-40-4810 10 inch (622.3 cm) 242 inches BD7600-40-6375 7.5 inch (614.7 cm) 240.5 inches BD7600-40-7806 6 inch (610.9 cm) 24453 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 56 For a narrower mark (3) reduce the angle. Tighten the bolts. 71527 11757 To have the marker throw out dirt, turn around the disk on the spindle. Turn around the disk assembly as shown below. 11248 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 57 Avoid contact with the hub assembly. 1. Loosen the nuts (2). 2. Adjust the rear elevation of each knock down assembly so it is as close as possible to level with the opener frame. 31408 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 58 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 | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 59 Installation instructions are included with the kit. 71443 Description Part Number 18943 Open-Center Hydraulic Block 850-333C Closed-Center Hydraulic Block 850-347C Description Part Number Section Control Hydraulic Block 850-334C 3-Channel Shaft Monitor 116-283A Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 60  Press Wheels 120GPD 300T Seed Firmer 890-902C Press wheels are available as bundle options on the initial drill order. A variety of kits are available to change the press wheels in the field. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 61 Fert/Small Seed Tube 00/00HD 222-017A 71432A w/Clamp Fertilizer Extended Tube 00HD 222-018A Description Part Number Assembly Blockage Kit w/DRLCM 195-626A Blockage Kit Seed/Fertilizer DCBS 195-638A Blockage Kit Seed Loup 195-641A Blockage Kit Seed/Fertilizer Loup 195-642A Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 62 Order one kit for either a ground drive or hydraulic drive drill. 71431 Description Part Number Ground Drive Scale Kit 195-621A Hydraulic Drive Scale Kit 195-640A 71436 Description Part Number Work Light Kit 194-365A Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 63 When ordering a camera package for ground drive drills, the customer will need to provide a harness for the console being used. For hydraulic drive drills, the harness is included in the package. 71668 Description Part Number Camera Package 194-364A Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 64  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 | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 65 6. Let the box thoroughly dry before closing the lid. When assembling, put the screen into the filter. Place the retaining washer on top of the filter and screw on the end cap. 25187 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 66 4. Loosen the set screws (2) on the two locking collars at the right end of the flap shaft (3). 71593 71393 5. Remove the shaft up to the feed cup to be removed. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 67 Make sure the seed wheel divider (4) goes into the slot (5) on the feed cup flap. 6. Place the new seed wheel assembly into the feed cup housing. 7 . Close the windshield. 71410 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 68 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 | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 69 Normal service life of the element will vary depending on precautions taken to minimize contamination in the hydraulic system. 18795 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 70 (2). Push a new seed flap down through the metal bracket until the flap snaps into place with the T top resting on top of the bracket. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 71 Transport Hook Pivots Apply grease to one grease fitting on each gauge wheel pivot until grease emerges. Apply grease to two grease fittings at the bottom of the transport hook until grease emerges. 71416 71415 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 72  Use touch-up paint to cover scratches, chips, and worn areas to prevent rust.  Apply grease to exposed cylinder rods to prevent Seasonal rust.  Cover the drill with a tarp if stored outside. 71420 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 73 Unclean seed Use clean seed. Build-up of seed treatment in feed cups Clean out feed cups. ® ® Seed-Lok plugging Lock up Seed-Lok (page 49). See “Opener disks not turning freely”. Opener disks not turning Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 74 Rough field conditions may move seed Rework field. in the box 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. Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 75 Increase cut angle of marker disk (page 50). Marker disk does not mark conditions Marker folding linkage does not have Lengthen marker chain (page 50). enough slack to allow marker disk to drop into field depressions Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 76 65% rear compartment 35% w/offset to back divider 98.9 bu (3485 liter) 52.6 bu (1854 liter) front compartment 55% rear compartment 45% w/offset to front divider 82.9 bu (2921 liter) 68.6 bu (2417 liter) Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 77 For assistance or Transport 380/55R16.5 73 psi 170 lb ft information, contact your nearest authorized farm tire Gauge Wheel 340/6R16.5 73 psi 76 lb ft retailer. Manufacturer Website Firestone www.firestoneag.com www.bkt-tires.com/en Goodyear www.titan-intl.com Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 78 40 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Specifications  Electrical Harness Routing Lighting Harness 71368B Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 79 40 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Specifications Scale 71815 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 80 40 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Specifications Daisy Chain Blockage System 71816 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 81 40 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Specifications Daisy Chain Blockage System w/Fertilizer 71817 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 82 40 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Specifications Loup Blockage System 71907 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 83 40 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Specifications Loup Blockage System w/ Fertilizer Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 84 40 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Specifications  Hydraulic Diagrams Fold 71404A Transport Lift 71405B Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 85 40 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Specifications Opener Lift - Open Center P3 P1 71532 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 86 40 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Specifications Opener Lift - Closed Center P3 P1 71533 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 87 40 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Specifications Section Control 71907 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 88 40 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Specifications Hydraulic Drive 71531B Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 89 40 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Specifications Single Marker 71471 Dual Markers Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 90 40 Foot 3-Section Drill Table of Contents Specifications Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
Page 91 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 92 Table of Contents...
Page 93 ........ 42 components .........37 opener ......... 45 shutdown ..........5 flap ........37 lighting connector ....... 13 single hitch ........14 flap handle ..... 22 lighting harness ........72 single marker ....... 42 funnel ......22 lights ............. 5 Great Plains 195-614M 11/05/2020...
Page 94 .........32 transport lock ........32 transport speed ........5 truss tube ..........18 unfolding ..........33 vinyl flap ..........34 walkboard ...........30 walkboard ladder ........30 waste disposal ........5 wheel bearings ........66 wind shield ..........37 work light kit ........56 Great Plains | 195-614M | 11/05/2020...
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