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Table of Contents Operator’s Manual MPS2607, MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder Manufacturing, Inc. www.greatplainsmfg.com Read the operation 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!
Machine Height Machine Length Machine Width Machine Weight Delivery Date First Operation Accessories Dealer Contact Information Name: Street: City/State: Telephone: Email: California Proposition 65 WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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Nutri-Pro, Seed-Lok, Solid Stand, Terra-Guard, Turbo-Chisel, Turbo-Chopper, Turbo-Max, Turbo-Till, Ultra-Till, Whirlfilter, and Yield-Pro. Brand and Product Names that appear and are owned by others are trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in the United States of America 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Safety at All Times Look for the Safety Alert Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard Careful operation is your best to personal safety and extra precaution must be taken.
Important Safety Information Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Use A Safety Chain Transport Safely Maximum transport speed for an attached equipment is 20 mph A safety chain will help control ...
Important Safety Information Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Prepare for Emergencies Wear Personal Protective Avoid High Pressure Equipment (PPE) Fluids Be prepared if a fire starts. ...
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Important Safety Information Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Avoid crystalline Silica Be aware of and follow OSHA If possible, change into disposable (or other local, State, or Federal) or washable work clothes at the (quartz) Dust guidelines for exposure to airborne...
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Warning: Read Operator’s Manual - General Warning 1 Place: On the front left side of the mainframe 73340 70383 818-337C Warning: Excessive Speed Hazard 1 Place: On the 3-point hitch frame 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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Danger: Guard Missing Hazard - Do not Operate 1 Place: Behind grass seedbox drive guard 73341 70358 818-543C Danger: Guard Missing Hazard - Do not Operate 1 Place: Behind all seeds drive guard MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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2 Places: On front spike rollers 73344 70977 818-254C Danger: Entanglement Hazard 1 Place: On rear roller scraper (MPS2607) 2 Places: On rear roller scrapers (MPS2609 & MPS2611) Main Seedbox Shown 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard 1 Place: On the front hydraulic lift cylinder Tow Option 73346 70372 818-339C Warning: High Pressure Fluid Hazard 2 Places: On the rear hydraulic lift cylinders Tow Option MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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Never stand on or use transport tires as a step. Tires not in contact with the ground will rotate easily. 818-398C 818-398C Caution: Standing on Tires Hazard 2 Places: On rear axle lift arms Tow Option 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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2 Places: Front side of main frame 73138 73344 Main Seedbox Shown 838-614C Red Reflector: 2" x 9" 2 Places: Back left rear and right rear of main seedbox or if included, native grass seedbox MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
Great Plains dealer if customer service or repair parts department. are required. Your Great Plains dealer has trained personnel, repair parts, and equipment needed to service the implement. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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3. If some of the cup sleeves (#7) are not against Small Seeds Seed Cups Viewed From Beneath Seedbox sprocket washers (#6), then adjust those cups as Figure 1-6 instructed in steps 5a-5c above. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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NOTE: Keep greasable pivot bolt (#7) and all-seeds and cotter pin (#3). Bend one or more legs of cotter drive sprocket with lockout clutch (#5) together. pin to keep pin from falling out. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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13. Attach Acremeter console (#1) to the seedbox side panel with 8-32 x 1" round head screws (#13), flat washers (#23), lock washers (#22), and nuts (#17). Tighten hex nuts to the correct torque. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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MPS2609: 3/8" Hydraulic hose, 99" long x 3/4" F JIC MPS2611: 3/8" Hydraulic hose, 129" long x 3/4" FJIC MPS2607: 3/8" Hyd. hose, 175" lg. x 3/4" MORB X 3/4" FJIC MPS2609: 3/8" Hyd. hose, 188" lg. x 3/4" MORB X 3/4" FJIC MPS2611: 3/8"...
8. Repeat steps 6 & 7 for each of the two remaining hydraulic cylinders. 9. Engage hydraulics again and hold engaged for two full minutes. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
• Do not operate and/or travel across inclines where the tractor and/or implement can rollover. Consult your tractor’s manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is capable of traveling across. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
Use lid over center lock when lid is in the up position. Keep others away when raising or lowering the lid and keep all body parts out of the way when lowering the lid. The lid could come down on body parts. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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9. Lower seeder until unit is resting on the ground. A 3-point Category II hitch is required unless the seeder is Model MPS2607 without the Native Seedbox. Refer to 10. Shut tractor down properly before dismounting. “Tractor Requirements” on page 13 for detailed hitch 11.
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3. Check wire harness routing to make sure wires will not be pinched as the seeder is raised and lowered. 4. Add cable ties to wire harness (#1, #2, & #4) as needed to secure them in place. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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(#1) as possible, hook. and lower plate of clevis (#2). Secure hitch pin with 4. Start tractor and raise 3-point lift arms fully up. customer supplied hitch pin keeper (#5). 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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13. Store wire retainer pin (#7) in the highest pin hole available in the hitch channel. 2. Remove detent pin (#13) and park jack (#14). 14. Continue unhook instructions on the next page. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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Always comply with all federal, state, and local laws. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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Reduce tractor ground speed when turning. Leave enough clearance so that the seeder does not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences. 8. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough or hilly terrain. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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1"-8 x 6" GR5 bolt (#18) and nylock detent pin (#13). Insert detent pin horizontally as nut (#17). Draw nylock nut up snug. Do not shown. Make sure detent pin is fully inserted. tighten. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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Use lid over center lock when lid is in the up position. Keep others away when raising or lowering the lid and keep all body parts out of the way when lowering the lid. The lid could come down on body parts. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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Gently could come down on body parts. lower the lid while keeping hands and fingers clear of pinch points. Lock lid down with lid latch handle (#5) to keep moisture out. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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The lid lower the lid while keeping hands and fingers clear of could come down on body parts. pinch points. Lock lid down with lid latch handle (#5) to keep moisture out. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
3. Disengage the All Seeds drive lock in/out clutch by setting the clutch to the lock-out position. Refer to “All-Seeds Drive Lock In/Out Clutch” on page 33. 4. Remove knob (#4) and cover (#5) from grass seeds transmission box (#6). 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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4. Engage any of the three drive sprockets by rotating the lock in/out pin until you can feel it pop in. Do not pull on the pin while rotating it. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
14. Re-engage the All-Seeds drive sprocket when ready to seed. 15. Do not make turns while seeder is on the ground. 16. Seeding should not be done in wet conditions as soil will stick to the rollers. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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Seeds Drive System locked out just to make sure your front rollers are adjusted to the proper angle, and to determine correct ground speed for cultivating the soil profile to your expectations. Ridging of loose soil is MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
6. Replace bent pins (#6) with one on each side of gang slide (#2). Secure bent pins with hair pin cotters (#5). Start tractor, remove support blocks, and lower seeder to ground level. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
Do Not set gate handles in the fourth position with seed rate adjustment lever to the widest open position (See Figure 4-2 on page 38) with seed in the box unless complete clean out is desired. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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“Store Seed Rate Crank” on below to help ensure an accurate seeding rate. page 39. Attach seed rate crank to the all seeds drive sprocket. Refer to “Seed Rate Crank Instructions” on page 39. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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Rear Roller Height Off the Ground 5. If 3-point mount, start tractor and raise seeder up and Figure 4-5 slowly drive forward until jack stands (#5) are clear. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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0.24 0.28 0.31 0.35 0.39 0.40 0.44 0.46 0.50 0.53 0.57 0.59 0.61 0.63 IMPORTANT: Do Not operate seed rate adjustment lever at -0- cup setting. Seed cup damage may occur. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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0.52 0.57 0.63 0.69 0.78 0.86 0.94 0.99 1.07 1.22 1.26 1.38 1.43 1.52 IMPORTANT: Do Not operate seed rate adjustment lever at -0- cup setting. Seed cup damage may occur. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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0.63 0.76 0.87 1.00 1.12 1.25 1.40 1.52 1.65 1.83 1.98 2.11 2.27 2.35 IMPORTANT: Do Not operate seed rate adjustment lever at -0- cup setting. Seed cup damage may occur. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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Kentucky Blue Grass (Kilograms per 1000 Square Meters) High Range Low Range Low Range w/Reduction IMPORTANT: Do Not operate seed rate adjustment lever at -0- cup setting. Seed cup damage may occur. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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Wheatgrass - Western (Kilograms per 1000 Square Meters) High Range Low Range Low Range w/Reduction IMPORTANT: Do Not operate seed rate adjustment lever at -0- cup setting. Seed cup damage may occur. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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37.1 40.4 43.8 48.5 52.6 56.1 60.4 62.4 Low Range w/Reduction 10.3 11.1 11.5 IMPORTANT: Do Not operate seed rate adjustment lever at -0- cup setting. Seed cup damage may occur. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
13. Remove and store seed rate crank. For detailed Attach seed rate crank to the all seeds drive sprocket. instructions, refer to “Store Seed Rate Crank” on Refer to “Seed Rate Crank Instructions” on page 39. page 39. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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32.2 35.7 38.3 41.3 43.1 50.9 51.8 Coated Centipede (Pounds per 1000 Square Feet) IMPORTANT: Do Not operate seed rate adjustment lever at -0- cup setting. Seed cup damage may occur. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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Kentucky Blue Grass (Pounds per Acre) 10.0 11.1 11.6 12.1 12.6 Kentucky Blue Grass (Pounds per 1000 Square Feet) IMPORTANT: Do Not operate seed rate adjustment lever at -0- cup setting. Seed cup damage may occur. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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21.7 23.1 24.8 25.7 29.1 Zenith Zoysia Grass Seed (Pounds per 1000 Square Feet) IMPORTANT: Do Not operate seed rate adjustment lever at -0- cup setting. Seed cup damage may occur. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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36.1 40.0 42.9 46.3 48.3 57.1 58.1 Coated Centipede (Kilograms per 1000 Square Meters) IMPORTANT: Do Not operate seed rate adjustment lever at -0- cup setting. Seed cup damage may occur. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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11.1 11.2 12.4 13.0 13.6 14.1 Kentucky Blue Grass (Kilograms per 1000 Square Meters) IMPORTANT: Do Not operate seed rate adjustment lever at -0- cup setting. Seed cup damage may occur. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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24.3 25.9 27.8 28.8 32.6 Zenith Zoysia Grass Seed (Kilograms per 1000 Square Meters) IMPORTANT: Do Not operate seed rate adjustment lever at -0- cup setting. Seed cup damage may occur. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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(#5) and 12. Remove and store seed rate crank. Refer to “Store set grass seeds transmission shown in Figure 2-12 Seed Rate Crank” on page 39. on page 32 to neutral. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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4. To help insure an accurate seeding rate, Great Plains recommends that you test and adjust your seeder per the seed rate calibration procedures provided on page 54. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
(#12). 3. Check chain (#3) to ensure it is not over-tightened. 2. Tighten bolt (#10) to the correct torque. 3. Check chain (#12) to ensure it is not over-tightened. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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3/8"-16 flange nut (#3) and adjust sprocket (#2) in or out to adjust chain take-up. 2. Tighten nut (#3) to the correct torque. 3. Check chain (#1) to ensure it is not over-tightened. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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809-267C CHAIN RL #40 X 93 PITCH W/CON IMPORTANT: Remove gaps between the rear rollers All Seeds Roller Chains wheels after the first 10-20 hours of operation and as Figure 8-3 needed thereafter to extend roller wheel life. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
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16. Shut tractor engine off and remove switch key. IMPORTANT: Adjust spiked roller clamp bolts 60 17. Store support blocks for future roller wheel clockwise from the previously tightened clamp to adjustments. ensure continuous spike engaged with the ground. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
Altering equipment can hinder performance and/or cause damage to the equipment. 4. Oil the square bore of the seed cup drive sprocket hub to prevent seizing as noted under Lubrication Points on page 64. 1/17/23 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M...
Small Seeds Seed Cup Small Seed Rate Adjustment Lever: DO NOT operate seeder with seed rate adjustment lever set on 0. Small Seed Rate Adjustment Lever and Seed Cups Figure 8-8 MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
Fits a wide variety of tractors. Also fits Land Pride Quick Hitch for easy one person hook-up QH adaptable to tractor. Cat. I works with MPS2607 without Native Seedbox only. Allows for easier hook-up to tractor and is adaptable to smaller tractors. Rear tires help Pull-hitch option support seeder weight.
Feed cup sprocket locked up or twisted Check for foreign matter lodged in seed cup sprocket. feed cup drive shaft. Rollers not turning freely. Check for trash or mud buildup on the rollers. MPS2607 , MPS2609, & MPS2611 Multi-Purpose Seeder 329-300M 1/17/23...
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