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Table of Contents Index Great Plains Semi-Mounted 10-Foot No-Till Drill OPERATOR MANUAL MODEL 3P1006NT 28213 151-144M 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 03/04/2024 | 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...
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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.
Your Semi-Mounted 10-Foot No-Till Drill has This manual applies to compact drill model: been designed with care and built by skilled workers Standard 3P1006NT Models have a main seed box. A using quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance, second main seed box (Dual Seed), Fertilizer, Native and safe operating practices will help you get years Grass and/or Smalls Seeds capability may be added.
Model Number:__________________________ Serial Number: __________________________ Further Assistance Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. and your dealer want you to be satisfied with your new product. If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are otherwise dissatisfied, please take the following actions first: 1.
Non-Great Plains components on this machine may contain additional safety information not found in this The notice symbol indicates a potential for machine manual.
Avoid contacting overhead obstructions such as low bridges, overpasses, and power lines. Do not operate near ditches, holes, steep slopes, embankments, or other surfaces which may collapse under the machine’s weight or tip the machine over. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Detach the tractor. Secure the implement using blocks. Stay clear of and never step over any rotating parts. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
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.
On rear face of walkboard, inside red reflectors; 4 total See “Transporting” on page 20. Reflectors: Amber 32686B 838-266C side frames walkboard ends, on front face of upper front tool bars, outside ends; 4 total See “Transporting” on page 20. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Keep others away. Native Grass: On outside of box end wall, under both 818-590C covers; 2 total On front faces of both lower 3-point hitch arms; 2 total See “Hitching Tractor to Drill” on page 13. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
See “Hitching Tractor to Drill” on page 13. control and/or machine damage can result. 818-337C Rev. B On front face of lower front cross tube inside 3-point hitch; 1 total See “Transporting” on page 20. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
838-611C 2, 3, 4, or 5 total Native Grass: Under lid; under 2, 3, 4, or 5 total See “Hitching Tractor to Drill” on page 13. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Tires not in contact with the ground will rotate easily. 818-398C On outside face of caster arms above tires; On rim of each lift assist wheel; 2 total 2 total. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
THE TRANSPORT LOCKS ARE TO BE USED ONLY FOR LOADING/UNLOADING ON TRAILERS. USING THEM IN OTHER SITUATIONS COULD LEAD TO LIMITED MANUVERABILITY IN TRANSPORTATION. 848-339C On top face of caster cross tube; 2 total Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Preparation and Setup Hitching Tractor to Drill This section helps you prepare your tractor and drill for use. The 3P1006NT is a Semi-Mounted 3-Point Category Pre-Delivery Setup II hitch implement. Hitch Extension If the drill has just been delivered, or has been broken down for re-shipment, this item needs to be If no hitch extension is required, skip to step 4.
Connect hydraulic system to tractor before lifting the 28366 drill. Hitch Setback/Extension The hydraulic system of the 3P1006NT drill has one The implement-side (back) top link is unused. single-acting lift-assist cylinder. The cylinder raises It provides a nearly ideal lifting point. Use a lower the rear of the drill during lift (tractor 3-point lift arms hitch pin from the drill as needed.
42. 62.9 cm 18546 Initial Operating Height 5. The drive wheel should be in the fourth mounting hole from the top. This is the factory configuration. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Repair or replace before going to the field. 7. Rotate each ground drive wheels to see that the drives and meters are working properly and free 32057 Stroke Control Spacers from foreign material. 8. Check that the caster pivots are unlocked. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
7. Install lock channel on cylinder rod. Secure with pin. 8. Start tractor. 9. Slowly move the lift circuit lever to Retract, allowing the cylinder to settle on the lock (and relieving pressure from the hydraulic system). Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
90 arms and lift assist (page 17). Install lift lock degrees to hold in the unlock position. channel . 32058 Caster Pivot Locked 2. Pull or back drill onto trailer bed. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Towing behind a tractor is Comply with all national, regional and local safety covered on this page under “Semi-Mounted 3-Point laws when traveling on public roads. Transport”. Transport via trailer is covered under “Trailer Transport” on page 21. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
1. Weights approximate, and can vary by hundreds of pounds based on material density, press wheel options, accessories and user modifica- tions. Weight kit figures presume 10 each 100 pound suitcase weights. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Adjustments section, and rely on data from the 4. Load seed evenly into compartments. Seed Rate Manual. To reduce wear on unused boxes that may also be present: Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Never back up with openers in the ground. To do so may cause damage or opener plugging. Setting nominal planting depth, and achieving it consistently, is affected by multiple adjustable drill functions, which can interact. From greatest to least effect they are: Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Down Arrow - Decrements current value. If the current screen only displays a reading, then arrow buttons can be used to reset current reading or for navigation. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the swath width. Pressing Select will save the configuration and navigate to the CAL1 screen. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
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USA - Imperial - or METRIC. If displaying the status and status is NO, pressing Pressing Select saves the unit selection, converts Select navigates to the A1 screen. the swath width value, and navigates to the SENSOR screen. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
18. Use spray paint to cover scratches, chips and 4. Remove pins from lower 3-point links on drill (not worn areas on the drill to protect the metal. on any hitch extension in use). 19. Cover with a tarp if stored outside. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Feed Cup Door (one each seed tube) many provide adjustments for optimal field results. Dual Box Seed rate is controlled by adjustments for: The 3P1006NT has double-disc 06 Series openers Right Drive Type gearbox lever with depth-controlling press wheels mounted on ...
(Individual Rows)” on page 31. The amount of coulter down force needed to cut a soil groove varies with soil conditions. Adding weight or shortening the coulter spring increases coulter down pressure and cutting force. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
(which declines to zero during planting). Spring Length Force at Blade 3P1006NT configurations typically are too light to reach the factory down-force of 400 lbs at all rows. in. (26.7 cm) 175 lbs. (79 kg) The table at right shows typical forces available. Do in.
“Seed Flap Replacement” on page 41 for 06 Series Row Unit pictured below is fully populated maintenance. with all optional accessories [except Fertilizer and ® Seed-Lok ] supported for use with the 3P1006NT ® Seed-Lok firming wheel (optional) drill; coulter is not part of opener assembly and is not ®...
. 3. To reduce the spacing between the discs (the normal case), move one spacer washer from the inside to the outside of the disc. 4. Re-assemble and check disc contact. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
12103 Maximum Pressure “W” 18647 Disc Scraper Adjustment 12102 Minimum Pressure standard scraper shown. Optional Opener Down Pressure spring-loaded carbide scrapers are available (see Adjustment page 48). They require no adjustment. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
The wheels are spring loaded and do not require adjusting. In some sticky conditions wheels accumulate soil. To avoid problems associated with this, you can lock-up the firmers. ® To lock up Seed-Lok wheels: Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
To adjust, first raise drill slightly, then lift and slide T-handles on top of openers. 15659 Press Wheel Adjustment For shallower seeding, slide T-handles toward drill. For deeper seeding, slide T-handles away from drill. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
5. Inspect hydraulic hoses for cuts, cracks and aging. Check fittings for evidence of leaks. 6. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety decals. Order new decals from your dealer. See “Safety Decals” on page 6. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Set the Seed Rate Handle to 100 and disengage the lock-out hub. With openers lowered to engage the clutch, the seed meter jackshaft can be slowly turned with the calibration crank, while another person inspects the flutes from the open seed boxes. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Native Grass box, particularly if seed lubricants have been used. Water may cause build-up of solidified residue. Filler material used in native grass mixes can also present 28288 Fertilizer Tray problems. Let drill boxes dry before closing clean-out doors. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Thereafter, check the chains every 100 hours. Chain Clip Orientation (arrows 26482 Lubricate chains any time there is a chance of show chain direction) moisture, and when being stored at the end of the planting season. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Moving the eyebolt lower increases height. Moving the eyebolt higher decreases height. 5. Tighten the jam nut. 6. Lower the drill and check the setting. The factory setting for eye bolt reveal in. (88.9 mm) Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
2. Hitch drill to tractor (page 13). 3. If lift-assist lock channel or stroke control spacers are installed, raise drill and remove them. 4. Fully lower drill (page 17). 5. Set tractor lift circuit to Float and shut off tractor. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
1 zerk each bearing, 2 per shaft; 2 total Quantity = Until grease emerges Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until resistance is felt If Small Seeds is also installed, access these zerks from below. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
1 seal at each shaft end, 2 total Quantity = Coat thoroughly. Type of Lubrication: Oil Quantity: Soak seal If Small Seeds is also installed, access these seals from below or through the end wall gaps. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
2 races per wheel; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease On Repair Quantity = repack The gearbox is lubricated and sealed at the factory. Under normal conditions, it does not require maintenance or lubrication. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
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(replace if needed) the rubber seals on gearbox drive and shifter shafts. Spread a small skim coat of anaerobic sealant ® (Loctite 525 or equivalent) to gear case mating surfaces before bolting them back together. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Coulter Blades 28383 12682 The standard coulter blades on the 3P1006NT drill An optional agitator can be added to the main seed are 17 in. (43.2 cm) 820-156C Turbo or 820-018C box. It stirs the seed directly above the metering Fluted.
Dual Seed is not compatible with Native Grass or Fertilizer Option (or kits). For operation, see: “Loading Materials” on page 22, “Setting Main Box Seed Rate” in Seed Rate Manual, and; “Main Box and Dual Box Clean-Out” on page 38. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Small Seeds. The Fertilizer attachment is not compatible with the Native Grass. For operation, see: “Loading Materials” on page 22, “Setting Fertilizer Rate” in Seed Rate Manual, and “Fertilizer Box Clean-Out” on page 39. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
This plug stops seed flow from the main or dual seed box above the meter. Order one per row to be set 12677 inactive. The standard 3P1006NT drill includes seed flaps. Only one type of optional seed firmer may be Description Part Number installed at the same time.
“Weight Bracket Installation” on page 85, and “Drill Weight Adjustment” on page 31. Second Ladder 68622 The second ladder can installed on the opposite end of the walkboard from the standard ladder. Description Part Number L ADDER ASSEMBLY 119-020A Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Boxes not emptying evenly cups between each divider of bulkhead. re-loading. Main box seed cup door setting Set all doors the same, per seed size. Seed plug(s) installed Remove seed plug(s). Meter or tube blocked. Clear blockage. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
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Activate display. Lower left corner must be “568.7 revs/ac” or Check that acremeter is for your drill. “1405.3 revs/ha”. Contact dealer if otherwise. Replace acremeter (page 25). Unit is sealed and battery Acremeter battery failing is not replaceable. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
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.
See “Left Gearbox to Main Seed Box “i” Callouts show tooth counts for idler sprockets. Meters” on page 60 for gearbox output chain routing. “P” Callout show chain pitch count. 188P 28279 Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Left Gearbox to Main Seed Box Meters See “Standard (Left) Ground Drive to Gearbox” on page 59 for gearbox input. Main box meters are the only meters coupled to the left gearbox output. 28385 Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
See “Right Gearbox to Native Grass Meters (Option)” on page 62 for Native Grass gearbox output. One sprocket from storage tower is mounted at Native Grass meter shaft (the 17T as shipped). 188P 28368 Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Main Seed Box Agitator (Option) No Fertilizer or Small Seeds installed. 112P 28301 Agitator and Fertilizer Drive (Option) No Small Seeds installed. See “Fertilizer Box Drive (Option)” on page 65 for Fertilizer Box drive. 140P 28331 Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
No Fertilizer installed. See “Agitator and Small ” on page 64 Seeds Drive (Option) if Native Grass not installed. See “Small Seeds Box Drive ” on page 67 (Option) for Small Seeds Box drive. 214P 28327 Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Box Drive (Option)” on page 65 for Fertilizer Box drive. 140P 28302 Fertilizer Box Drive (Option) See “Small Seeds Box Drive w/ Fertilizer (Option)” on page 68 if Small Seeds also installed. 140P 28345 Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Grass (Option)” on page 64 if Main Box Agitator is also installed, with or without Native Grass installed. See “Small Seeds Box Drive (Option)” on page 67 for Small Seeds Box drive details. 135P 28333 Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
67 for Accessory Jackshaft to Small Seeds chain details. Accessory to Small Seeds chain: 122P If Small Seeds only Option 214P if Native Grass installed (see page 68 if Fertilizer installed) 28345 Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Small Seeds Box Drive w/ Fertilizer (Option) When Fertilizer is also installed, Small Seeds Jackshaft is driven from Fertilizer jackshaft. If Fertilizer is not also installed, see “Small Seeds Box Drive (Option)” on page 67 13742 Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
3P1006NT Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Dual Seed Drive (Option) Dual box meters are driven by the right-hand gearbox. 176P 31627 Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
3P1006NT Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Dual Seed and Small Seeds Drive (Option) Dual box meters are driven by the right-hand gearbox. 214P 31628 Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
8. Check for proper tension and alignment on all drive chains. 9. Check that all safety labels and reflectors are correctly located legible. Replace improperly located or damaged. Refer to Safety Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
5. Slowly pull the trailer straight out from under the drill. 6. Making sure to keep the drill level front-to-back and side-to-side, slowly lower the drill to the ground 12 inches off the ground. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
32120 Assemble Wheel 1. For each caster frame , the following hub assembly and spindle are pre-assembled: 802-065C HHCS 3/4-10X2 1/4 GR5 804-023C WASHER LOCK SPRING 3/4 PLT 815-200C HUB ASSY 6BOLT 6"BC 4.62PILOT Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
8. Insert one spacer between the rear holes of Secure with bolts and lock washers the pivot mount and pivot arm . Carefully Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Secure with bolts, washers and nuts. 800-001C GREASE ZERK STRAIGHT 1/4-28 Install zerk in shaft at end of pivot arm tube. Attach Lift-Assist Bolt On Mount 16. Repeat all steps for other caster. 19. Select one: Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
Install Arm Zerks 27. Select four: 800-001C GREASE ZERK STRAIGHT 1/4-28 Install one zerk in middle of top and bottom cross bar of each parallel arm. 32116 Parallel Arm Parts Lower Parallel Arm 21. Select one: Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
. Insert the bolt . Loosely secure with lock washer and nut . Tighten the nut. 35. Feed-line hose terminates in a in. male NPT fitting. Adapt this to the style and size of Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
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, using two the bolts and two nuts 3. Install the amber lamp to the lamp bracket with two 1/2-20x3/4 inch self tapping screws 4. Repeat the procedure for the other amber lamp. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
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6. Use a wire tie to connect the wiring harness to the mounting post for the SMV 7. Connect the wiring harness to the two red lights. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
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, up against the ribs. Slide the outlet end of the hose fully onto the seed tube inlet at the forward row unit opening . Move the clamp to just below the raised lip of the seed tube inlet. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
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Select two sets: 802-092C RHSNB 5/16-18X3/4 804-009C WASHER LOCK SPRING 5/16 803-008C 5/16-18 Orient the reflector upright, and red/orange reflective side to rear. Secure mount to lift-assist pivot with bolts , lock washers nuts Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
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(because the nut is not used). 4. Select one: 804-012C WASHER FLAT 3/8 SAE PLT Place this flat washer on the bolt. 5. Select one: 890-357C SCRAPER-SPRING LOAD-AIR DESIGN If the blades were not completely pre-assembled, select each: Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
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6. Select one: 838-266C Amber Reflector Decal 7. Install the amber reflector decal on the decal mount. 8. Examine the weights to be used, and determine how to install the weight bracket adjustment legs. Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
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........29 first field use ........13 main box lid ........22 coulter depth chart ......29 fluted ..........47 main seed box agitator .......47 coulter depth, individual ......31 force, coulter ........30 main seed clean-out ......38 Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
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........80 red reflector ..........6 weight kit..........31 spacers, stroke control ....16 reflector weights, typical ........21 spacer, stroke control ......16 amber ..........7 weight, tractor ........20 spacing, opener disc ......33 daytime ..........7 wheel ..........75 Great Plains | 151-144M | 03/04/2024...
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