GREAT PLAINS NTA3010 Predelivery Manual

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NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC

No-Till Air Drill

and Air Drill Cart

Manufacturing, Inc.

www.greatplainsmfg.com

Printed 04/14/2022

28450

160-220M

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Page 1 Table of Contents Pre-Delivery Manual NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC No-Till Air Drill and Air Drill Cart Manufacturing, Inc. www.greatplainsmfg.com Read the pre-delivery manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception.
Page 2 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit.
Page 3 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Important Safety Information Read “Important Safety Information” in the Operator Manual for both air cart and air drill. Look for Safety Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken.
Page 4 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Important Safety Information Prepare for Emergencies s Be prepared if a fire starts s Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. s Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire department near phone.
Page 5 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Important Safety Information Transport Machinery Safely Maximum transport speed for assembly and/or cart is 20 mph (32 kph). Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset.
Page 6 Introduction Definitions Great Plains Manufacturing wants you to be satisfied with any new machine delivered by the Great Plains Trucking network. To ease the assembly task and produce a properly working machine, read this entire manual before setting up new equipment.
Page 7 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Air Cart Pre-Delivery Air Cart Preparation For ADC2220 pre-delivery manual, complete the tasks in manual 167-088M, and then resume steps in this manual For ADC2350 pre-delivery, continue below at “ADC2350 at “Install Cab Components” on page 8.
Page 8 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Air Cart Pre-Delivery Unload Air Cart The ADC2220 or ADC2350B is normally ordered with an NTA-3010/3510 drill, and delivered on two or more flatbed trucks. Un-installed components may be on the air cart truck, the drill truck (single-truck delivery), or on a Have at least four people available for the lift: separate truck.
Page 9 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Air Cart Pre-Delivery Lift Air Cart on Truck Use two fork lifts, each rated for at least 9000 pounds (4082 kg) for ADC2350. Have two cargo straps at hand. Spread the forks on each lifter as wide as possible. Have each lift approach the cart near the ladder.
Page 10 The figure shows tread orientations suggested by Great Plains. If the customer’s preference is to reverse the tread pattern at the ground, the wheels may be mounted on the opposite cart side.
Page 11 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Air Drill Assembly Drill Preparation Step-by-step instructions for assembling the drill begin on page 5. Before commencing work, review the Tools Required and Pre-Assembly Checklist to make sure you have all necessary parts and equipment.
Page 12 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Air Drill Assembly Assembly Area Choose an assembly location with ample room. Allowing room for turns, the complete assembly of tractor, drill and air cart may require a space with a: length over 100 feet (30m) and width of 45 feet (14m) without markers, or width of 80 feet (24m) with markers.
Page 13 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Air Drill Assembly Locate Parts Review the Parts Lists beginning on page 39. Determine which crates or cartons contain the items. Unload Truck The NTA-3010/3510 is normally ordered with an air cart, and delivered on two flatbed trucks. Un-installed compo- nents may be on the drill truck (single-truck delivery), the air cart truck, or on a separate truck.
Page 14 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Air Drill Assembly Drill Assembly Wing to Frame Start with the left-hand wing. Refer to Figure 5 1. Check that the pivot bushings: 890-011C BUSHING SPINDLE 1 1/2X1 1/4X1 are in place in center-section pivot tubes.
Page 15 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Air Drill Assembly Gauge Wheel Arms to Wings Start with the right-hand wing. Refer to Figure 7 1. Check that the pivot bushings: 890-011C BUSHING SPINDLE 1 1/2X1 1/4X1 are in place in pivot tubes on the gauge-wheel arms.
Page 16 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Air Drill Assembly Mount Rockshaft Wheels Start with the left-hand side of the rockshaft. Refer to Figure 8 1. At rockshaft hubs, remove and save 12 wheel bolts: 802-399C HFS 1/2-20X1 1/2 GR5...
Page 17 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Air Drill Assembly Assemble Lift-Assist-Wheel Arms Un-Stow Arms Rear parallel arms are folded forward for shipment. Start with the left-hand assembly. Refer to Figure 11 1. Remove and save top nut, lock washer, spacer and...
Page 18 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Air Drill Assembly Install Casters in Arms Start with the left-hand lift-assist assembly. The casters are identical (not supplied in left-hand/right-hand variants). Refer to Figure 12 1. At a caster assembly , remove and save two sets:...
Page 19 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Air Drill Assembly Install Lift Hydraulics Note: There are four different size cylinders supplied for use with the NTA drill. Check part numbers and bore sizes. Pin hardware may also be different for rod and base ends of the same cylinder.
Page 20 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Air Drill Assembly Refer to Figure 13 on page 17 and Figure 14 6. Select the left-hand gauge wheel cylinder, which is: 161-112K NTA DEPTH STOP VALVE ASSY and 810-221C CYL REP 4.25X12X1.5 ROD (TIE) 7.
Page 21 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Air Drill Assembly Route Hydraulic Hoses Hoses are pre-assembled on wing and lift-assist cylinders, but need to be routed under clamps on wings and at rear of center section. 7. Route wing hoses starting from center section. To...
Page 22 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Setup Hitch Cart to Implement Hitch link details are slightly different for ADC2350 and ADC2220 carts. You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed between the tractor and cart or between the cart and implement.
Page 23 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Setup Make Electrical Connections Electrical connection details are slightly different for ADC2350 and ADC2220 carts. ADC2350 Electrical Connections Refer to Figure 19 Make sure tractor is shut down with accessory power off before making connections.
Page 24 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Setup Make Hydraulic Connections ADC2350 and ADC2220 hydraulic port assignment are identical. Location and layout of the port bulkheads are different. Both are to the left-hand side of cart rear frame. Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate skin, causing serious injury.
Page 25 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Setup Charging Hydraulics Charging Lift Hydraulics The lift system is equipped with re-phasing hydraulic cylinders that require a special procedure for oil fill (charge) and bleeding air from the system. Read and Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to follow the procedure carefully.
Page 26 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Setup Install Transport Locks Only the center section has transport lock, as the wings are folded for transport. Refer to Figure 23 1. Install transport locks (two) on rockshaft. Remove the locks from the storage plate on the center section.
Page 27 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Setup Charging Fold Hydraulics The fold/unfold functions are on a hydraulic circuit that is shared with the hydraulic fan on the air cart. The fan must be disabled during fold and unfold. 1. Check the hydraulic fluid level in the tractor reservoir and fill to the proper level.
Page 28 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Setup Verify Drill Fold Refer to drill Operator Manual (160-219M-A), “Implement Fold” topic. Never fold implement unless transport locks are installed. Do not attempt to fold or unfold without review of correct operations in the Operator Manual. There are stop bolts and wing locks, which, if not correctly used, can lead to machine damage.
Page 29 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Setup Check Wing Height Refer to Figure 30 1. Move the straight edge to one of the wings. Measure the distance from the bottom of the straight edge to the center of the wing-gauge-wheel axle.
Page 30 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Setup Front to Back Level Do this with the drill still lowered with the coulters just off the ground. Refer to Figure 32 1. Measure from the bottom of the front main tool bar to the ground.
Page 31 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Setup Install Distribution Towers Only wing towers need to be installed. Center-section towers are mounted at the factory. Refer to Figure 34 1. Position towers so there is no interference when wings are folded or unfolded. Install wing towers at...
Page 32 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Setup NTA3010 Towers and Primary Hoses Figure 36 16899 NTA3010 Towers and Primary Seed Hoses Tower Approximate Hose Length Tower Approximate Hose Length 290in (737 cm) 290in (737 cm) 169in (429 cm) 169in (429 cm) NTA3510 Towers and Primary Hoses 17.8 cm...
Page 33 Refer to Figure 38 and Figure 39 1. From 1 to 4 (NTA3010) or to 5 (NTA3510), number the open ports at the back of the meter from left- hand to right-hand, skipping any capped meter ports.
Page 34 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Setup Install Secondary Seed Hoses Secondary seed hose is 1 inch (2.5cm) in diameter and is delivered in 100-foot rolls: 817-039C PVC SEED HOSE 1 IN/FT To avoid serious injury or death from crushing, make sure...
Page 35 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Setup Refer to Figure 41 8. Select one: 816-352C AIR DRILL DD OPNR HOSE BOOT 9. Connect hose boot to hose by screwing hose into hose boot 10. Connect to the seed tube by pushing the boot over the lip of the seed tube 11.
Page 36 Table of Contents NTA-3010 Port Assignments, 10in (25.4cm) Drill Drill Model: NTA3010-3610 Towers are numbered from drill left-hand (Tower 1). Tower Ports are numbered Clockwise from mount center (Port 1) to Port 9. Openers are numbered from drill left (Row 1)
Page 37 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Setup NTA-3010 Port Assignments, 7.5in (19.2cm) Drill Drill Model: NTA3010-4875 Towers are numbered from drill left-hand (Tower 1). Tower Ports are numbered Clockwise from mount center (Port 1) to Port 12. Openers are numbered from drill left (Row 1).
Page 38 Table of Contents NTA-3510 Port Assignments, 10in (25.4cm) Drill Drill Model: NTA3510-4010 Towers are numbered from drill left-hand (Tower 1). Tower Ports are numbered Clockwise from mount center (Port 1) to Port 8. Openers are numbered from drill left (Row 1). Tower Hose Length Port...
Page 39 Table of Contents Drill Model: NTA3510-5575 Towers are numbered from drill left-hand (Tower 1). Tower Ports are numbered Clockwise from mount center (Port 1) to Port 11. Openers are numbered from drill left (Row 1). Tower Hose Length Port Opener 59in (150cm) Port 1 Row 10...
Page 40 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Setup Install Lift Switch (ADC2350 Only) Refer to Figure 46 Lift switch components are shipped with the air cart. The lift switch turns the air cart seed metering on and off as the NTA-3010/3510 is lowered and raised. The switch is mounted at the upper end of the parallel arms on the right-hand rear wheel assembly.
Page 41 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Setup Install Press Wheels To meet highway clearance requirements, the press wheel arms and wheels on rear wing rows are not factory-installed. Start with the left-handleft-hand end of the left-hand wing. 16. Select one each:...
Page 42 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Appendix Torque Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification Bolt Bolt 10.9 Size Size Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb in-tpi ft-lb mm x pitch ⁄...
Page 43 Table of Contents Parts Lists Parts lists do not include Options. Parts may be supplied loose (in crates), or partially or fully installed (and are removed and installed), or are listed solely for reference. Drill Parts Callout Part Number Description 160-220M NTA Pre-Delivery Manual (this manual) 160-219M-A...
Page 44 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Appendix Drill Parts Callout Part Number Description 817-084C PARALLEL ARM PIVOT BUSHING 890-011C BUSHING SPINDLE 1 1/2X1 1/4X1 990-125R SEED HOSE 2 1/2 ID KANAFLEX Parts Supplied with ADC2220 Air Cart Part Callout...
Page 45 NTA3010, NTA3510 and ADC Table of Contents Appendix Abbreviations Air Cart Controller Inch Air Drill Cart Left Hand ASSY Assembly No-Till Air OPNR Bolt Opener Circular Plastic Connector Plated Double Disk Pivot Degree Re-phasing DICKEY-john Right Hand Feet Society of Automotive Engineers (std.)
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