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Three-Point Drill
OPERATOR MANUAL
MODELS 2400, 2410 and 2420
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Original Instructions
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Index
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.
118-706M
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- Page 1 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Three-Point Drill OPERATOR MANUAL MODELS 2400, 2410 and 2420 118-706M 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.
- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 Printed 02/26/2024 | 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...
- Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Wear Appropriate Clothing and Equipment . . 2 2400 ....... 16 Inspect Machine Before Use . - Page 6 Tire Inflation Chart ..... . . 35 Warranty ......36 Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024...
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Page 7: Introduction
Your machine’s parts were specially designed and Description of Unit should only be replaced with Great Plains parts. The 2400, 2410 and 2420 model drills are mounted Always use the serial and model number when seeding implements. ordering parts from your Great Plains dealer. The... -
Page 8: Safety Information
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. -
Page 9: Machine Use
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 | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... -
Page 10: Machine Maintenance
Detach the tractor. Secure the implement using blocks. Stay clear of and never step over any rotating parts. Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... -
Page 11: Safety Decals
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 Reflector on both ends of drill;... -
Page 12: Warning 20Mph Trans
◦ Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks. use wood or cardboard instead of hands. ◦ ◦ Keep all components in good repair. 818-339C Rev. D 17639 Decal on frame tube near drill center. Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... -
Page 13: Caution Operational
Decal on frame tube near drill center. 818-682C Danger Crush Tractor & Three Point 818-590C Decal on frame tube near drill center. Two decals on first section of each optional marker; four decals total 17639 17667 Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... -
Page 14: Preparation And Setup
Foreign fluids in the tissue must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene will result. Great Plains hydraulic hoses are coded to help you hookup to your tractor outlets. To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit, refer to plastic hose holder. -
Page 15: Leveling Drill
3. Set turnbuckle length. Turn turnbuckle to shorten or lengthen as necessary. Initially set length to 17 3/16 inches between pin centers to achieve the 18 1/4-inch dimension mentioned above. When adjusting turnbuckle, remember: Lengthening turnbuckle raises drill. Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... -
Page 16: Models 2410 And 2420
When adjusting the turnbuckle length, remember: Lengthening turnbuckle raises drill. Shortening turnbuckle lowers drill. 12067 Gauge Wheel Turnbuckle, Parallel-Arm Openers 4. After adjusting both turnbuckles to the same length, tighten jam nuts. Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... -
Page 17: Operation
Optional marker attachments are available from your Field Operation Great Plains dealer. Before operating markers, make sure hydraulics are properly bled as described under You may be severely injured or killed by Marker Adjustments, “Adjustments,” page 23. -
Page 18: Transporting
See Storage, “Maintenance” page 29 for additional information on long-term storage. 1. Park drill on a level, solid area. 2. Unpin and rotate optional parking stands down into parking position. Replace pins. If ground is Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... -
Page 19: Acremeter Operation
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 | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... - Page 20 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 | 118-706M | 02/26/2024...
- Page 21 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 | 118-706M | 02/26/2024...
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Page 22: Adjustments
12104 Opener Down Pressure Maximum Force Minimum Force You can adjust down pressure individually for each opener. This is useful for penetrating hard soil and Adjustment Cam planting in tire tracks. Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... -
Page 23: Opener Depth
The amount of force needed to close the seed trench will vary with field conditions. To adjust, move adjustment lever. For less down pressure, move handle forward toward drill. Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... -
Page 24: Frame Height
Set and check the seeding rate, then readjust the rate as necessary. Before setting the seeding rate, rotate the gauge wheels. Check that seed cups and drive are working properly and free from foreign material. Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... -
Page 25: Set Seed-Rate Handle
8. When drilling, note acres drilled, amount of seed added and level of seed in drill box. If you are 17618 seeding more or less than desired, adjust seeding Seed-Rate Handle rate slightly to compensate for your field conditions. Position Seed-Cup Doors Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... -
Page 26: Seed Rate Charts
12.4 16.6 21.2 26.0 31.0 36.2 41.5 46.8 52.1 57.2 62.2 66.9 71.4 75.4 79.0 82.1 84.7 Flax or 6" Sudan 7” Drive Type 1 7.5" (Based on 8" 55#/bu) 10” 6" Millet 7" Drive Type 1 7.5" (Based on 60#/ 8" 10" Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... - Page 27 7” 107 116 124 131 138 143 148 Long Grain 7.5" 100 108 116 123 129 134 138 Drive Type 3 8" 101 108 115 121 125 130 (Based on 10" 100 104 47#/bu) Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024...
- Page 28 102 115 126 139 152 165 180 192 205 217 223 224 64#/bu) 10" 101 111 121 132 144 154 164 174 178 179 6" Wheat 7" Grass 7.5" Drive Type 1 8" (Based on 23#/ 10" Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024...
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Page 29: Marker Adjustments
With tractor idling at a normal operating speed, adjust marker folding to a safe speed.Turn adjustment screws clockwise to decrease folding speed and counterclockwise to increase folding speed. Excessive folding speed could damage markers and void the warranty. Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... -
Page 30: Marker Chain
If marker disk slides across ground more than a foot before chain and linkage lifts it up, the chain is too long. Shorten chain one or two links by moving clevis (2). Check adjustment by repeating folding process. Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... -
Page 31: Disk Adjustment
4. Reactivate tractor hydraulic valve until oil seeps out around another loosened fitting. Tighten that 11248 fitting. Repeat process until all loosened fittings Disk Blade Adjustments have been bled and tightened. Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... -
Page 32: Disk Scraper Adjustment
(2) up as high as possible and wrap chain around arm. Hook other end of chain in a link. Leave 17285 Seed-Lok Lock Up, 20 Series Opener NOTE: Openers in are disassembled for illustrative purposes only. Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... -
Page 33: Maintenance
6. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains downtime and repair. dealer. See “Safety Decals” on page 5 Always turn off and remove the tractor key before... -
Page 34: Lubrication
Move seed-rate handle back and forth to get oil inside sprocket bore Type of Lubrication: Oil Quantity = Coat sprocket bore Zerks on both gauge-wheel arms; four zerks total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity = Until grease emerges Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... -
Page 35: Wheel Bearings
2. Lubricate and adjust all roller chains. 3. Lubricate areas noted under Lubrication, page 28. Take special care to oil seed-cup-drive sprockets in the square bore. 17624 Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity = Until grease emerges Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024... -
Page 36: Options
Each marker requires a hydraulic circuit for stand and rotate up for field operation. operation. A sequence valve is available so markers To order the stand, contact your Great Plains dealer. can be operated on the same hydraulic circuit. Package... - Page 37 Shaft Monitor Operation, “Operating Instructions,” page 11. Seed Cup Plugs Package Part Number 1 3/4-in. Wide Seed-Cup Plug 817-087C To order a shaft monitor, contact your Great Plains dealer. Monitor Bundle Part Number Vansco 2-Channel Shaft Monitor 116-120A 15642...
- Page 38 Depth, “Adjustments,” page 17. On 20 Series openers, adjust press-wheel desired spring. Refer to Opener Down Pressure, “Adjustments,” page 16. Increase down pressure on disk openers. Refer to Opener Down Pressure, “Adjustments,” page 17. Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024...
- Page 39 – not by the chain. Refer to Marker Adjustments, “Adjustments,” page 23. Reverse the blade to pull or throw dirt. Refer to Marker Adjustments, “Adjustments,” page 23. Chain Be sure retainer clip is facing opposite way of chain travel Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024...
- Page 40 Operator’s and Parts Manu- als or online at the manufacturer’s websites. For service assistance or information, contact your nearest Autho- rized Farm Tire Retailer. Manufacturer & Website Titan: www.titan-intl.com Goodyear: www.goodyearag.com Firestone: www.firestoneag.com Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024...
- Page 41 9.5L x 15" 6-Ply Rib Implement 12.5L x 15" 10-Ply Rib Implement 9.5L x 15" 8-Ply Rib Implement 16.5L x 16.1" 10-Ply Rib Implement 9.5L x 15" 12-Ply Rib Implement 41 x 15" x 18 - 22-Ply Rib Implement Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024...
- Page 42 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.
- Page 43 2400, 2410 and 2420 Cover Table of Contents Index Index acremeter operation ......13 chemicals ..........3 earmuff ..........2 earplugs ..........2 hydraulic fluid ........3 maintenance safety ......4 shutdown ..........4 storage ..........4 transport speed ........4 waste disposal ........3 Great Plains | 118-706M | 02/26/2024...
- Page 45 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 46 Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. 5060 Salina, KS 67402...
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