Summary of Contents for GREAT PLAINS MARKER BD7600
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Great Plains MARKER INSTALLATION MANUAL MODELS BD7600 TP-75840 193-052M 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.
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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.
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Printed 05/02/2023 | 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.
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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.
The safety symbol indicates a potential safety hazard machine without proper instruction. to persons operating or near the machine and advises Non-Great Plains components on this machine may on how to avoid it. contain additional safety information not found in this manual.
Safety Information Machine Use Chemicals and Waste Operate Responsibly Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use can Maintain attention on operation at all times to avoid seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and property. injury to yourself or others. Read chemical manufacturer’s instructions carefully, ...
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.
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To Prevent Serious Injury or Death: Keep all persons and objects clear while any part of this machine is in motion. Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away. 818-579C One decal on the front of each marker. BD7600-40 and BD7600-50. 71474 Great Plains | 193-052M...
Preparation and Installation Preparation and Installation Prepare the Drill The u bolt can be difficult to fit into the slots in the drive mounting plate. Try sliding the u bolt in 1. Move the drill to a spacious location with from the bottom of the plate, then rotating the u adequate lighting, and a clear surface beneath bolt into place.
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Therefore, the stop bolt and lock nuts should be assembled on the lift arm extension of section one so the head Great Plains | 193-052M...
Preparation and Installation 8. Bolt the marker transport carrier to the transport mount. The marker rest saddle is not centered on TP-75839 the marker transport carrier and should be offset forward. The top surface of the saddle that the marker rests on should be approximately 35” above the top of the drill wing frame.
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For adjustments for field operation, see the Operator Manual. TP-75815 6. Attach transport brace to first marker section with bolts, lock washers and lock nuts. Attach the lift arm to the transport brace with bolt and lock nut. Great Plains | 193-052M...
Preparation and Installation Marker Install and Assembly 50 Foot n c h 6 3 i Pinch/Crush hazard: e l y m a t The mount and first section is a heavy, flexible object. Do r o x i A p p not cut any ties holding the assembly folded until instructed to do so.
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Loosely secure to the arms with u bolts, lock washers, and nuts. Check the rest plate position, then secure the nuts. TP-75821 TP-75822 6. Position the bumper between the rest plates. Insert the bolt and secure with lock washer and nut. Great Plains | 193-052M...
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Preparation and Installation 9. Connect the third marker section to the second marker section with hinge pin and bushings. 34773 Secure hinge pin with bolt and lock nut. TP-75823 10. Install the trip level with the skid plate down onto the third section.
5. Connect center section hydraulic hoses to the elbow fittings. Route along the frame, alongside the wing opener hydraulic hoses. Clamp to frame with provided clamps. TP-75825 3. Reinstall both front and rear hydraulic bulkheads to the tongue. TP-75827 Great Plains | 193-052M...
Preparation and Installation Dual Marker Hydraulic Installation 6. Connect wing section hydraulic hoses to center section hydraulic hoses on three section Refer to the Parts manual for your specific implements. Two section implements will connect implement for an overall hydraulic layout and directly to the hydraulic hoses installed in the specific part numbers.
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On two section machines, the tongue hoses connect directly to the sequence valve. The ports are the same as the three section machines, “R” bulkhead to port “A1”, and “P” bulkhead to port “B1”, both with elbow fittings. Great Plains | 193-052M...
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Preparation and Installation 7. On three section machines, route the center 10. Connect the rod end of the RH marker hydraulic section hoses along the frame, following the cylinder to port “C1”. Connect the rod end of the same route as the wing opener hydraulic hoses. LH marker cylinder to port “C2”.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for the other marker side. 3. Set the circuit to Extend. This unfolds the previous side. Observe the folding. Then Retract until that side is folded. Set circuit to Neutral. Great Plains | 193-052M...
Preparation and Installation 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 once more, taking note of speed. Excessive folding speed could damage the cycle time. A complete fold/unfold cycle for markers and void the warranty. each side should take approximately After adjusting the folding speed, tighten jam nuts on seconds, with fold taking slightly longer than hex adjustment screws to hold settings.
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10 inch (469.9 cm) 184.75 inches 7.5 inch (469.3cm) 185.5 inches 6 inch (471.2 cm) BD7600-40 Spacing Extension 245 inches 10 inch (622.3 cm) 242 inches 7.5 inch (614.7 cm) 240.5 inches 6 inch (610.9 cm) Great Plains | 193-052M...
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Preparation and Installation Torque Values 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 ⁄ M 5 X 0.8 ⁄...
Transport Height Transport Width Transport Length Transport Clearance Capacities Main Seed Box Dual Seed Box Native Grass Box Small Seeds Box Fertilizer Box Openers Opener Series Opener Travel Opener Depth Range Opener Down Pressure Coulter Coulter Pre-Load Great Plains | 193-052M...
Great Plains reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice. This warranty is not valid unless the unit is registered with Great Plains within 10 days from the date of the original purchase.
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