4- 6- 8- and 10-row 3-point air planters with seed meters (134 pages)
Summary of Contents for GREAT PLAINS 606NT
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Date: August 4, 2015 Document # DRUS500C-0003A Models Affected:606NT, 3P606NT General Information Proper servicing and adjustment is key to the long life of all farm equipment. With careful and systematic inspection of equipment, costly maintenance, time and repair can be avoided. The following information...
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48739 Setting Tool Bar Height 606NT: The tool bar height is con- trolled by a depth stop located on the left lift cylinder. The suggested initial tool bar operating height is 24 3/4 inches (62.9cm) from the base of the opener tool bar to the...
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Leveling The Drill 606NT: 1) The drill must be lowered until weight is taken off of the hitch turnbuckle. Do not attempt to adjust the turnbuckle with the drill risen. 2) Loosen the jam nuts on the hitch turnbuckle (1).
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Determine the new bar length required. 4) Loosen the clamp bolts (2) and use a mallet to adjust the bar height. Once the desired height is achieved, re-tighten the clamp bolts. 48742 Coulter Down-Force Adjustment: Coulter springs are preset at the factory giving the coulters an initial operation force of 400+ lbs.
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Drive Idler Adjustment: Two idler sprockets are located inside the left hand gauge wheel arm. They should be re-adjusted after the first 100 acres of use. From then on, re-adjust at the beginning of each season. 1) Loosen the jam nut (3). 2) Move the front idler sprocket on top of the chain and tighten the chain by screwing in the adjustment stud (4).
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Select Drive Type: The gearbox is designed to give a variety of drive speeds for different types of seed and rates. It is a linear shaft pattern design with constant mesh gearing and is totally sealed to keep any dirt out. No lubrication is required unless service is needed.
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