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ORANGE
Operator's Manual
SN DD1078-
2600-2S and 2600F-2S
Two-Section Folding Drill
Manufacturing, Inc.
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Kansas 67402-5060
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Read the operator's manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent in-
structions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of
others depend on it!
17262
Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
© Copyright 2000 Printed
11/12/2002
195-200M

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  • Page 1 ORANGE Operator’s Manual SN DD1078- 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill Manufacturing, Inc. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent in- structions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the infor- mation contained herein. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Detach and store implement in an area where children normally do not play. Secure implement with blocks and supports. 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...
  • Page 4 Allow only maintenance. enough slack in chain to permit turning. Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken, stretched or damaged. safety chain for towing. 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...

  • Page 5: Prepare For Emergencies

    Dismounting a moving tractor could wheels. involved. cause serious injury or death. Do not use drill tires as a step. Tires rotate easily when not in 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 6: Safety Decals

    3. Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals Peel backing from decal. Press firmly on surface, from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal. proper decal placement.
  • Page 7 To Prevent Serious Injury or Death: 818-337C Do NOT exceed 20 mph maximum transport speed. Loss of vehicle Warning 20 MPH Trans control and/or machine damage 17310 Drill tongue can result. 818-337C Rev. B 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...
  • Page 8 Tires not in contact with the 17313 decals total ground will rotate easily. 818-398C 818-751C Caution Tire 32 PSI 17318 Gauge-wheel rims; four decals total 818-752C Caution Tire 52 PSI 17314 Transport-wheel rims; four decals total 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...
  • Page 9 Important Safety Information 818-861C Transport Lock War 17351 Mainframe, rear of drill 818-864C Danger Crushing Haz Outside support panels; two decals total 17352 818-682C Warning Pinch/Crush M First stage marker arm 17296 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Owner Assistance Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. This implement has been designed with If you need customer service or repair parts, contact a care and built by skilled workers using quality materials.

  • Page 11: Section 1 Preparation And Setup

    NOTE: When hitching drill to a different tractor, check for a difference in drawbar heights. If heights are different, re- adjust hitch height accordingly. 15623 Figure 1-2 Hitch Heights in Inches 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 12: Hydraulic Hose Hookup

    Section 1 Preparation and Setup 4. Securely attach safety chain to an anchor on tractor Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you capable of pulling drill. hook up hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses are color cod- ed as follows.

  • Page 13: Load Sensing Hydraulics

    Load Sensing Hydraulics 4. Adjust pressure-control valves on drill so gauges are at 1800 psi. See Figure 1-6. To operate the 2600-2S, some tractors with load-sensing or constant-flow hydraulics require a bypass valve, Great Plains part number 810-400C. Contact your Great Plains dealer to order the bypass valve.

  • Page 14: Bleeding The Hydraulics

    NOT BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working 17297 Figure 1-7 Bleeding Opener Lift Hydraulics 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...
  • Page 15 Add fluid to system as needed. 2. With drill unfolded and fold cylinders completely ex- tended, disconnect rod-end pins and swing cylinders so they will not contact anything when extended. 17299 Figure 1-8 Bleeding Fold Hydraulics 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...
  • Page 16 As oil begins to appear at fitting, tighten that fitting. 7. Extend transport-lift cylinders and remove cylinder lock channels. Completely cycle transport-lift hydrau- lics several times. 17298 Figure 1-9 Bleeding Transport Lift Hydraulics 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...

  • Page 17: Section 2 Operating Instructions

    7. At rear of drill, rotate cylinder lock channels over rods on both transport-lift cylinders as shown in Figure 2-4. 17316 Figure 2-1 Folding Latch 15552 Figure 2-4 Cylinder Lock Channels Inserted for Transport 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 18: Unfolding

    6. Lower openers. Opener Frames Unlocked 3. Supply oil to transport-lift cylinders until cylinders are extended completely and drill is raised completely. Rotate cylinder lock channels off cylinder rods as shown in Figure 2-7. 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...

  • Page 19: Opener Operation

    See your tractor tractors with fixed-displacement hydraulic pumps, you dealer for hydraulic-system details. must install a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. Other tractors: Lock lever forward in detent position. Contact your Great Plains dealer for ordering information.

  • Page 20: Non-Active Hydraulic Systems

    “Troubleshooting,” To run drill with open-center hydraulics or fixed-displace- page 38. ment hydraulic pumps requires a Great Plains kit, part Opener Lock Up number 194-143A. After installing the kit, refer to the fol- lowing instructions for opener operation.

  • Page 21: Fertilizer Box Operation

    The fertilizer lid serves as a spill guard to keep fertiliz- Figure 2-14 er out of the seed compartment. Divider Door Secured 4. To avoid unnecessary wear, remove fertilizer drive chains. 16375 Figure 2-12 Spill Lid 7. Fill fertilizer compartment. 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 22: Marker Operation

    Folding speed of dual markers is adjusted with adjustment screws on sequence-valve body. Excessive folding speed can damage markers, so adjust markers to a safe folding speed as described under Marker Adjustments, “Adjust- ments,” page 20. 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...

  • Page 23: Transporting

    5. Remove hitch pin and safety chain from tractor draw- tongue and pin it on post on left side of tongue as bar. shown in Figure 1-1, page 9. Extend jack until weight of tongue is on jack. 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 24: Section 3 Adjustments

    Two Times Faster Than Type 1 Type 3 23-tooth Three Times Faster Than Type 1 Type 4 14-tooth Five Times Faster Than Type 1 Figure 3-2 Drive Type Sprockets and Chain Routings 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...

  • Page 25: Setting Seed-Rate Handle

    If you are seeding more or less than desired, adjust rate slightly to compensate for field conditions. 15555 Figure 3-3 Seed Cup Door Adjustment 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 26: Seed Rate Charts

    110 123 136 149 161 175 188 201 213 225 226 227 (Based on 10" 102 112 121 131 141 151 160 169 170 171 61#/bu) 6" Pinto Bean Drive Type 1 7.5" (Based on 10" 61#/bu) 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...
  • Page 27 109 123 134 149 162 176 192 205 219 232 237 239 (Based on 10" 101 111 121 132 144 154 164 174 178 179 64#/bu) WheatGrass 6" Drive Type 1 7.5" (Based on 23#/bu) 10" 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 28: Fertilizer Rate Calibration

    3. To change driver/driven ratio, refer to Figure 3-5. compensate for field conditions. Loosen and slide idler sprockets out of chain. Remove lynch pins from shafts. Place correct sprockets on 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...

  • Page 29: Fertilizer Meter Rate Charts

    Example: Your fertilizer has a density of 75 pounds per cubic foot, and you want to apply 100 pounds per acre. Multiply desired application rate by the conversion factor. 100 x 0.87 = 87 Adjust drill to setting closest to 87 pounds per acre. 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 30: Small Seeds Attachment

    9.8 11.2 12.5 13.8 15.1 16.4 17.5 18.6 20.2 21.4 22.9 24.0 25.2 Alsike, Crimson 7.5" 9.0 10.0 11.1 12.1 13.2 14.0 15.3 16.2 17.2 18.3 19.3 20.3 Clover 10" 9.7 10.3 11.2 11.9 12.6 13.4 14.2 14.9 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...

  • Page 31: Seeding Depth

    Great Plains Mfg., Inc. Section 3 Adjustments Seeding Depth Opener Down Pressure The 2600-2S has double-disk openers with depth-con- trolling press wheels mounted on floating opener frames. DANGER! This system provides accurate depth control and seed Crushing hazard – You will be seriously injured or killed if you placement over uneven terrain.

  • Page 32: Spring Down Pressure

    NOTE: To run the drill on tractors with open-center hydrau- lics or on tractors with fixed displacement hydraulic pumps you must install a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. Contact your Great Plains dealer for ordering information. Refer to Non-Active Hydraulics System on this page.

  • Page 33: Opener Depth

    To lower individual openers, move opener-pivot bolt adjusting, lock flange nut in place with jam nut. to lower hole in opener mount. See Figure 3-4. 15637 Figure 3-2 15671 Individual Opener Pressure Adjustment Figure 3-4 Individual Opener Height 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 34: Opener Frame Adjustment

    Excessive folding speed could damage markers and void the warranty. Needle Valve 15625 Figure 3-7 Single Marker Speed Adjustment 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...
  • Page 35 Extend bolt until there is no chain slack. Lock bolt in this position by tightening nuts (3) on either side of upright channel (4). Shear Bolt 15669 Figure 3-9 Marker Chain Adjustment 15632 Figure 3-8 Marker Transport Carrier Adjustment 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 36: Disk Scraper Adjustment

    Hook other end of chain in a link. Leave no slack in chain; secure wheel arm in its highest position. 11248 Figure 3-10 Disk Blade Adjustments 16856 Figure 3-12 Seed-Lok Lock Up 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...

  • Page 37: Seed And Fertilizer Capacity

    Reinstall standard or offset dividers. Figure 3-14 shows proper positioning for dividers to achieve different ratios. 5. Reinstall lid assembly by reversing steps 1, 2 and 3. Fertili- Seed Fertilizer Seed 16372 Figure 3-14 Seed-to-Fertilizer Ratios 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 38: Frame Adjustments

    3. Unlock jam nut (2). 4. Thread clevis in or out to lengthen or shorten link. 17306 5. Replace pin and tighten nut. Figure 3-17 Toolbar Height Adjustment 17307 Figure 3-16 Adjustment Link 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...
  • Page 39 Ad- just stop bolts in or out until outside ends of the boxes are 1 inch ahead of inside ends. 17357 Figure 3-18 Stop Bolt Location 17300 Figure 3-19 Wing Box Alignment 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 40: Section 4 Troubleshooting

    Check planting operation for excessive overlap or gaps between passes. Consider soil conditions. Loose soil and slippage will cause variations in acres regis- tered. Check that your acremeter is for your drill. Refer to the 2600-2S parts manual. Uneven seeding depth Refer to Opener Depth, “Adjustments,” page 31.
  • Page 41 If blade does not drop down into field depressions, make sure marker cylinder is fully extended. Refer to Marker Adjustments, “Adjustments,” page 32. Reverse blade to pull dirt in or throw dirt out depending on soil conditions. 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 42: Section 5 Maintenance And Lubrication

    6. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Great Plains dealer. Marker Breakaway Protection 16382 The marker arm is attached to the marker body with a 3/8- inch, grade 2 shear bolt.

  • Page 43: Lubrication

    Opener Frame Pivots on Inside Ends One zerk per pivot; two zerks total. Zerks accessible from rear of folded drill. Type of Lubrication: Grease 17356 Quantity = Until grease emerges from ends of pivot 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...
  • Page 44 (1) for proper torque. This check 26427 should be repeated before each drilling season. This nut should be torqued to 85 ft./lbs +5/-0. If replacing this nut, it should be Great Plains part number 803-549c. 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...
  • Page 45 Adjustment Link Pivot Two zerks on each link; four zerks total Type of Lubrication: Grease 17309 Quantity = Until grease emerges Transport Hub Bearings Type of Lubrication: Wheel bearing grease 17314 Quantity = Repack 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...
  • Page 46 Drive Chain, Speed-Change Shaft to Seed Cup Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube 17303 Quantity = Coat Thoroughly Required Drive Chain, Clutch to Speed-Change Shaft Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube 15534 Quantity = Coat Thoroughly 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...

  • Page 47: Lubrication For Optional Markers

    Lubrication for Optional Markers Marker Hinge Points Three zerks per marker. Type of Lubrication: Grease 17296 Quantity = Until grease emerges Marker Disk Bearings Type of Lubrication: Grease 15545 Quantity = Repack 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 48: 2600F-2S Additional Lubrication

    Both ends of shafts; four zerks total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity = Until resistance is felt 16381 Felt Barrier Seals Both ends of shafts; four seals total Type of Lubrication: Oil Quantity = Soak seal 16381 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...

  • Page 49: Small Seeds Option Lubrication

    4. Lock opener frames up for transport or disconnect seed and fertilizer hoses from openers. Leaving seed hoses connected when storing drill with openers low- ered will cause permanent stretching and cracking of hoses. 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 50: Section 6 Options

    The wheels bolt directly to the scraper mount on your standard drill open- ers. Seed-Lok Bundle 122-193K Solid Stand Removable 5” Seed-Lok Assembly 12677 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...

  • Page 51: Seed Cup Plugs

    30 seconds, an alarm sounds and a warning light flashes to designate the failed shaft. For more information refer to: • Shaft Monitor Operation, “Operating Instructions,” page Shaft Monitor Bundle 116-121A Vansco 3-Channel Shaft Monitor 13178 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 52: Two Outlet Hydraulic Kit

    Great Plains Mfg., Inc. Section 6 Options Two Outlet Hydraulic Kit To operate all drill functions, the standard 2600-2S requires a tractor with three remote valves. Tractors with two remote valves can be used with the two-outlet hydraulic kit. Using a double-selector valve mounted on the drill tongue, this kit com- bines the transport-lift and opener-lift circuits.

  • Page 53: Offset Box Divider

    Great Plains Mfg., Inc. Section 6 Options Fertilizer Box You can modify the seedbox on your 2600-2S for fertilizer ap- plication. The integrated seed box has a standard ratio of 60 percent seed and 40 percent fertilizer. The integrated fertilizer box cleans out quickly and can be switch to all seed.

  • Page 54: Section 7 Specifications And Capacities

    Three remote valves or two remote valves and optional kit Tractors with load-sensing hydraulics may require a bypass valve, Great Plains part number 810-400C. Contact your tractor dealer to verify if the valve is needed. 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...

  • Page 55: Appendix

    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 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...

  • Page 56: Hydraulic Schematics

    Great Plains Mfg., Inc. Appendix Hydraulic Schematics Opener Lift Circuit 18080 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M 1/21/25...
  • Page 57 Great Plains Mfg., Inc. Appendix Transport Fold Circuit Transport Lift Circuit 18079 1/21/25 2600-2S and 2600F-2S Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M...
  • Page 58 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Corporate Office: PO. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA...

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