Page 1 Table of Contents Index Great Plains PLANTER OPERATOR MANUAL MODELS PL5705 3-Section Planter 421-055M 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
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 08/13/2024 | 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.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Inspect Machine Before Use ... . . 3 PL5705 Switch Box ....20 Machine Use .
Page 6 Grease Fittings ..... . . 73 Liquid Fertilizer (Option)....57 Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 7 With Switch Box ..... 138 Shipping Check Valve Removal ... . 139 Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 8 Close-Out ......142 Warranty ......143 Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024 viii...
Page 9: Introduction
Index Introduction Introduction  Target Group for Operator Manual The Great Plains PL5705 Planter is a pull-type implement with optional mounted fertilizer capability. Simplified Illustrations The planter is front-fold for transport. The planter Illustrations of the machine in the operator ®...
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Page 11: Safety Information
 Non-Great Plains components on this machine may machine and advises on how to avoid it. contain additional safety information not found in this The notice symbol indicates a potential for manual.
Page 12: 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 | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 13: Machine Maintenance
 Detach the tractor. Secure the implement using  Stay clear of and never step over any rotating parts. blocks. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 14: Safety Decals
Replace all damaged, faded, or missing decals. Bulk seed hoppers, four reflectors - Two reflectors Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. under each hopper. Refer to this section for proper decal placement. When ordering new parts or components, also TP-71109 request corresponding safety decals.
Page 15 TP-71114 Row hopper planters, four reflectors - One reflector on each end hopper mount to face front when folded, and one on each outside wheel mount of center section. TP-71117 Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 16 ◦ ◦ Keep all components in good repair. Keep others away. 818-339C Rev. D 818-525C One decal - On left front of tongue One decal - On each row cleaner. TP-71113 68613 Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 17 Stay away from marker when it is in the raised position or being lowered. Keep others aways. One decal - On left front of tongue. 818-580C Two decals - On each marker first section; middle TP-71113 decal. TP-71915 Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 18 TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE SEE OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION 844-496C WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov 848-512C One decal - On side of hitch One decal - On left side of hitch. TP-71113 TP-71113 Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 19: Preparation And Setup
Hydraulic Hose Connections unintended marker operations. Unexpected marker operation and flailing equipment can Great Plains hydraulic hoses have color coded serious injures including death. handle grips to help hook up hoses to tractor outlets. Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked ...
Page 20: Fan Hydraulic Connections
7. Remove each pin (1) and slide up the parking  Lighting connector stand.  Planter console harness connector  Speed connector (PM300 Option) Any optional or after-market electrical connectors  Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 21: Weight Transfer System (Option)
If your planter is configured with the optional weight It may be necessary to level the planter frame if transfer system, up to 1000 pounds (450 kg) of adjusting the weight transfer hydraulic pressure. mainframe weight may be transferred to each wing Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 22: Rephasing Hydraulics
Calibrate the speed sensor the first time the planter by a trained professional; contact your Great Plains is operated in the field - with or without planting. See dealer for service.
Page 23: Markers
When correctly adjusted, there is a gap of one row electrocution can occur without direct space between passes as measured between contact. centerlines of outside rows. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 24: Marker Chain Length
Set the initial chain length, perform chain slack bulk hoppers. Hopper level data will be display on checks, and make adjustments with the marker the IntelliAg ISO6 capable in-cab console. folded. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 25: Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics (Option)
Refer to your John Blue piston pump operator manual. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 26: Operation
 Fold the marker. serious injures including death.  Raise the planter and install transport cylinder locks Before Planting Checklist (page 19).  Check electrical and hydraulic connections. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 27: Transport Locks
2. Set tractor lift hydraulic circuit to “Neutral”. locks while installed. It will be necessary to raise the planter in order to remove the cylinder locks. 2. Set tractor lift hydraulic circuit to “Neutral”. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 28: Tongue Hook Latch
5. Repeat for each of the four lift hydraulic cylinder PL5705 Switch Box rods on the main transport tires. The PL5705 switch box allows for in-cab use of hydraulic systems and an optional electric clutch Null4: TP- control on planters configured with ground drive.
Page 29: Raising/Lowering Tongue
Openers and wings will cut or crush anything beneath them, and can result in serious injury or death. The PL5705 Planter is designed to raise/lower the wing gauge wheels for the fold and unfolding operations. With IntelliAg ISO6 1.
Page 30: Raising The Planter
With IntelliAg ISO6 1. Use tractor lift hydraulic lever to raise the planter. 2. Set tractor lift hydraulic circuit to “Neutral”. 3. Install cylinder locks if raising for transport, parking, storage, adjustments, or maintenance. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 31: Lowering The Planter
2. Use tractor lift hydraulic lever to lower the planter. 3. Set tractor lift hydraulic circuit to “Neutral”. With Switch Box 1. If installed, remove cylinder locks and stow in storage position. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 32: Unfolding
(2), near the wing hinge on the left wing to “Marker”. This selection must be made even when the planter is not configured with optional markers or the fold hydraulics will not be able to be activated. 28496 Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 33: With Switch Box
7. On the switch box, toggle the marker/fold switch fold/unfold procedure. to MARKER. 12. When unfolding is complete, tap the Active Fold TP-71665 softkey so fold hydraulic system is no longer active. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 34: Folding
(2), near the wing hinge on the left 15. Set the fold hydraulic circuit to “Neutral”. wing to “Marker”. This selection must be made even when the planter is not configured with optional Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 35: With Intelliag Iso6
Home screen. 13. Raise the two-point hitch. 14. Verify the wing hooks are resting on tongue stop. TP-71125 15. Install cylinder locks on the four lift hydraulic cylinder rods on the center frame if folding Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 36: With Switch Box
4. Set the tractor gear to “Neutral”. 5. On the switch box, toggle the on/off power switch to ON. 14. Install cylinder locks on the four lift hydraulic cylinder rods on the center frame if folding TP-71665 Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 37: Markers (Option)
Serious injury can result if caught or struck by a moving marker. markers. Never allow anyone near the planter when operating the markers. The marker hydraulics are actively energized whenever the fold hydraulics are not activated. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 38: Operational Sequence - Dual Markers
The Swath Command system automatically turns off rows when the row unit enters a non-planting area, as defined by pre-loaded information, or if the row enters an area already logged as planted during previous passes. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 39: Air System - Bulk Seed Hoppers
In case of insufficient fan air or significant seed delivery air leaks, seed flow may be irregular or stop. Some rows have lines to sample metering air pressure which is measured in a sensor chamber. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 40: Seed Meter Air Flow
Seeds passing the drop brush are free See page 38 for adjustment. to fall into the seed tube. The seed tube sensor (17) detects passing seeds and reports to the console. Medium size and large Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 41: Fan Hydraulics - Bulk Seed Hoppers
Hydraulic hose connections to the fans are:  9/16 SAE case drain port (A)  1-1/16 SAE return port (B)  1-1/16 SAE pressure port (C) Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 42: Air System - Row Hoppers
Performance Risk The balance baffles are factory set and are not to be adjusted. Any adjustment made will be very difficult to reset to factory setting. A hydraulic fan supplies air for seed meter operation. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 43: Fan Hydraulics - Row Hoppers
1-1/16 SAE pressure port (C) (15) to average the pressures. The averaged pressure is reported by a pressure gauge (16). See “Fan Adjustment” on page 36 for using the gauge to make fan adjustments. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 44: Fan Operation
Normal manual. readings are in the 0.8 inch to 4.0 inch water For planters with the PM300 - With the fan off, pressure range and vary with the crop. observe the mechanical gauge. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 45 Material Rate manual populations reported on the console: to verify correct operation. If the population is only slightly low, the problem can be skips (periodic empty disk cells). If slightly Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 46: Adjusting For Skips
1. Observe the current overall average population from the console. 2. Adjust the meter pressurization down in small increments. Wait 5 to 10 seconds between Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 47: Pm300 Seed Monitoring System (Option)
To save time, prior to field use, up to three planter configurations may be entered in the console for the seed monitoring system. See Material Rate manual for values. For in-cab console operation instructions, see Dickey-john Operator manual (11001-1372). Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 48: Bayer Fluency Agent Advanced
Refer to the booklet attached to the bucket for valve, and operate the cab control to determine recommended usage. Do not exceed recommendations, which setting (extend or retract) turns the auger in the correct direction for seed lift. 5. Load the seed. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 49: Material Loading
To remove the rain cover: 5. Swing lid away from the opening. 1. Unclasp the latches (1 and 2). 6. Inspect the hopper to verify it contains only the expected material. 7. Load the seed. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 50: Seed Disk Installation
Chips and cracks can increase performance and reduce air consumption. brush wear. 3. Remove the meter rain cover. 68911 9. Set the seed inlet gate to the setting on the seed rate chart. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 51: Seed Disk Removal
The illustrations below are found to be the best seed The seed rate charts include suggested initial gate pool slopes for sample seeds. settings. Refine these settings based on the slope of Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 52: Seed Meter Operation
Override this shut off and operate  Seed Meter Operation the drive while raised using special console modes as follows: Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 53: Setting Planting Rate
1. Select the transmission sprockets for your seed rate chart. and rate from the Material Rate manual. 5. Install the pins on the sprockets. Store and pin the removed sprockets on the storage towers. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 54: Contact Drive Wheel
The contact travel distance and down pressure spring needs to be adjusted before planting. You can adjust the distance between the contact wheel the main transport tires. You can adjust the down Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 55: Hydraulic Drive Or Irc Planters
 Height Switch 4. Ensure the tires are properly inflated. See “Tire Information” on page 119. The height switch informs the console if the planter is raised or lowered. On all planters, the console only Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 56: 5005 Series Row Unit
See “Row Unit Opener Disks” on page 51. Seed tube with sensor (11) - Requires no adjustment. Scrapers (12) - Optional inside scrapers require no adjustment. For side depth wheel scrapers, see “Depth Wheel Scrapers (Option)” on page 53. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 57: Row Unit Down Pressure
• (3)If the side depth wheels are creating a trench into the subsoil, down force is too high and needs to be reduced. 15 16 Opener with seed meter for row hopper planters.  Row Unit Down Pressure Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 58: Down-Pressure Adjustment
1. Raise the planter and secure. Spring Springs Spring Springs 2. Use 1-1/8 inch (29 mm) open end wrench or the out of notch Lock-up and maintenance wrench stored at the left end of the planter. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 59: Row Unit Opener Disks
(1) should just be touching the opener disks wear. Spacers will need to be reset when disks disk (2) when the wheel is raised to planting depth. are replaced. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 60 10. When properly adjusted, tighten the pivot bolt (2) trash. Wheels should be out far enough so disks and to 110 ft lb (150 Nm). wheels turn freely. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 61: Depth Wheel Scrapers (Option)
There are three adjustments on the press wheel assembly:  Down pressure - an adjustable spring in the press 3. Reinstall the spacers, press wheel (6), and wheel mechanism creates the down pressure needed hardware to the other hole location (7). Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 62: Press Wheel Centering
Wheel height adjusted by a stop. The cleaner arms float. The stop only sets the lowest position. The row cleaners need to be adjusted for conditions, 5. Check the new height measurement. crop changes, and as coulters and openers wear. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 63: Unit Mount Coulters (Option)
1/4 inch (6mm) depth by the using the table below. Depth of coulter disk relative to Hole Number opener disk 1 inch (25 mm) above 5/8 inch (16 mm) above 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) below Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 64: Coulter Row Alignment
3. Tighten four bolts (2) once preferred alignment Refer to the Swath Command manual for setup and has been achieved. operation of the system. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 65: Liquid Fertilizer (Option)
IRC planters. leakage. Great Plains recommends checking with your local Orifice size does not control rate. It is only agronomist as soil conditions vary. Soil conditions in used to create 15 to 65 psi back pressure your area may need less or more amounts of for even flow between rows.
Page 66: Orifice Plate Installation
3. Observe the manifold gauge (6) at the front of the fertilizer tank. Watch for relief valve discharge while operating in the field. 4. If the valve is dumping product and the gauge reads under 65 psi, stop the tractor and turn the Strainer Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 67: Setting Fertilizer Rate
See “Relief Valve” on softkey from the Home screen. page 58 and “Liquid Fertilizer Strainer” on page Great Plains recommends checking with your local agronomist as soil conditions can vary. Conditions in your area may need less or more amounts of fertilizer.
Page 68: Accushot Fertilizer System (Option)
9. Set all implement hydraulic circuits to float to relieve pressure in the lines. 10. Shut down the hydraulics and unplug the hydraulic lines from the tractor. Do not allow hose ends to rest on the ground. Protect ends from contamination. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 69: Transport
 Verify that the lights operate correctly. Always have lights on for highway transporting.  Comply with all national, regional, and local safety laws when traveling on public roads.  Remember that the planter is wider than the tractor. Allow safe clearance. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 70: Maintenance
Several times per season, end of season  Regular Maintenance  Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety decals by obtaining new decals from your Great Plains  After using the planter for several hours, check all dealer. See “Safety Decals” on page 6.
Page 71: Hydraulic System
5. Reset the pop-out indicator (5) if necessary. Check all hydraulic lines and fittings before Keep a filter element (2) on hand. Great Plains applying pressure. Use paper or cardboard, recommends changing the filter element at least not body parts, and wear heavy gloves to seasonally, or when alerted by the pop-out indicator.
Page 72: Marker Disk Lubrication
PL5705 Planter Table of Contents Index Maintenance  Material Clean-Out breaks, replace with Great Plains part number 802- 589C or equivalent. Possible Dust Chemical Fume Hazards 21962 Clean-out can create dust and fumes from seed residue and seed treatment. Wear a...
Page 73: Air Box Clean-Out
4. Tap on the sides of the air box to dislodge any storing or before field operations. seed. Planting in extremely dusty conditions, particularly dusty and humid conditions, can lead to dusty Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 74: Meter Clean-Out Container
1. Close the seed inlet gate on the meter to 10. Close the clean-out doors. Return the shut-off minimize the seed volume when the disk is gate to the storage position and close the door removed. cover. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 75: Alternate Meter Clean-Out
2. Move the planter to a location suitable for Alternate Meter Clean-Out draining the material. A site with access to rinse Use a shop vacuum cleaner with a narrow hose water is best. nozzle to clean out a meter. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 76: Seed Meter Brushes
4. Add a half turn to the nuts. Strip Brush Replacement Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 77 2. Turn each snap clockwise to release the brush holder (3). 3. Prepare to catch the drop brush (4) which will fall loose. 4. Slide the brush holder left and up. 5. Remove the drop brush. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 78: Seed Disk Maintenance
 Warping - if any part of the disk does not press firmly on the seed drop brushes in operation. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 79: Chain Clips
(2) in to take up the gap between the For proper operation, the scraper separator must wheel and disk. be a little loose in the holder and between the If more adjustment is needed: blades. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 80: Seed Flap Replacement
Do not wait until application rates fall below target. Higher quality liquid fertilizers may require less  Fertilizer System frequent cleaning. Disassemble and clean the strainer before storage to prevent caking. In-Season Filter Cleaning Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 81: Lubrication
Instead, remove the rust or unwanted material and apply oil or grease on the relevant spot. Otherwise, machine may become damaged through impaired usage. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 82 When cleaning the planter, to avoid damage 14. Cover the planter with a tarp if stored outside. to IRC components, do not powerwash on or around these electrical components. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 83 Chart” on page 119. Ensure the disks pivot freely. 7. Install the spring (10) by connecting the spring between the disks using the small top holes. 8. Remove one or both opener disks to gain access to the opener frame (11). 29853 Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 84: Swath Command
AG-372 DGPS Receiver Kit 823-430C Passcode, AG-372 Upgrade DGPS to OmniSTAR XP/HP (does not include 823-431C subscription service or RTK radio, dealer installed) Passcode, AG-372 Upgrade 823-429C OmniSTAR XP/HP to RTK RTK Radio, 900 Mhz 823-426C Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 85 Rear Hitch Assembly 411-536A 16-Row PM300 Monitor w/Switch Box 431-008A  Bulk Seed Scale Option A weighing system is available as an option for bulk hopper planters. Description Part Number Bulk Seed Scale Option 403-848A Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 86: Seed Firmer
Order one per row unit. Fertilizer Flow Sensor 417-377A Part Part Orifice Size Port Area Number Diameter 832-052C 0.020 inch 0.20 mm 832-056C 0.028 inch 0.40 mm 832-053C 0.034 inch 0.59 mm 832-054C 0.048 inch 1.17 mm Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 87 VeriFlow nozzles. These nozzles contain a spring- TP-71750 loaded regulator that provides consistent back pressure over a wide range of rates and pressures. Great Plains offers two models of VeriFlow nozzles. Order one nozzle for each active boom clamp. 34951 Description...
Page 88: Seed Lubricant
The part numbers are not listed here because available press wheels are often region specific. See your Great Plains dealer. Part Number Part Number Description (30”) (70 cm) Double Row 207-335S 207-336S Spacing 12-Row Double Row 207-335S 207-336S Spacing 16-Row Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 89 837-306C Soybeans, 84 Cell (Medium) 817-798C Soybeans, 168 Cell (Large) 403-551D Description Part Number Sunflower, 60 Cell (Small) 837-234C Seed Tube Cleaner Brush 891-259C Sunflower, 60 Cell (Medium) 837-235C Sunflower, 24 Cell (Large) 817-851C Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 90 For more information on SureForce, write or e-mail Ag Leader at: 2202 South Riverside Drive Ames, Iowa 50010 info@agleader.com immediate customer assistance with SureForce system, call 515-735-7000. *Field installed kit only for Ag Leader ready planter. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 91: Troubleshooting
Ensure all operating rows 1. Stop and put the tractor in park. Leave the fan were at the correct initial gate setting. If so, reset running. the gates to the next higher opening. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 92  air box or seed in the seed top of the air release prevent back-flow. hose blockage  excess meter screen.  seed pressure available  excess meter pressure Actions Actions Actions Actions Actions Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 93 3. Perform a one- 5. Perform a one- 3. Resume row seed pool row seed pool planting. recovery. recovery. 4. Resume 6. Resume planting. planting. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 94 2. If row is inactive, 2. Check seed pool for close seed inlet 3. Check seed pool for foreign matter. gate. foreign matter. 3. Resume planting. 3. Resume planting. 4. Resume planting. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 95 Remember to set this value back to 100% for large seeds. Meter pressure fan speed too high or seed Adjust baffle at the fan. Unable to adjust air delivery fan speed too high pressure low enough. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 96 Worn or rusted sprockets and/or chain idler Check and replace any worn or rusted or bearings sprockets or chain idlers. Lack of proper seed lubrication on seed See “Close lids and latches.” on page 41. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 97 Ezee Glide Plus and/or more thoroughly to the cell and not fall out mix the lubricant into the seed. Air pressure too low, as confirmed by gauge Increase fan speed or reduce baffle setting. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 98 Seed meter plugged due to operating with Close seed inlet gates. Clean out meters. Low or erratic seed fan shut off or pressure too low Set fan for correct pressure. Resume flow. planting. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 99 Replace worn brush. Worn seed-drop brush and/or strip brushes Replace worn brushes. allowing excess seed to pass Incorrect seed disk with higher cell count Install correct disk. See Material Rate manual for seed charts. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 100 (B) or deeper planting.” on page 51. Failed disk bearings Replace disk bearings. Bent or twisted row unit frame Replace row unit frame. Partially plugged seed tube Lift up planter, expose bottom of seed tube and clean out. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 101 Disk angle too straight for soil conditions Reverse marker disk to pull or throw dirt. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 102 See “ ” on page 57. Relief valve setting too low Review relief valve setting. See Material Dumping at normal Rate manual. pressure Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 103 Problem Cause Solution Electrical harnesses are not connected. Make electrical harness connections. Console does not power on Fuse has blown. Replace fuse. See “Topcon XD and XD- Plus” on page 118 for fuse diagram. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 104: Specifications
Maximum configuration is row hoppers (3.0 bu) or bulk hoppers, markers, fertilizer, and unit mount row cleaners. e. Full maximum configuration with 60 lb/bu (0.77 kg/liter) seed and 1.04 kg/liter (8.7 lb/gal) fertilizer. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 105 Maximum configuration is row hoppers (3.0 bu) or bulk hopper, with markers, fertilizer, coulters, and unit mount row cleaners. e. Full maximum configuration with 60 lb/bu (0.77 kg/liter) seed and 1.04 kg/liter (8.7 lb/gal) fertilizer. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 106 Maximum configuration is hoppers 105 liters (3.0 bu) or bulk hoppers, with markers, fertilizer, and unit mount row cleaners. e. Full maximum configuration with 0.77 kg/liter (60 lb/bu) seed and 1.04 kg/liter (8.7 lb/gal) fertilizer. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 107 Maximum configuration is row hoppers 105 liters (3.0 bu) or bulk hoppers, with markers, fertilizer, coulters, and unit mount row cleaners. e. Full maximum configuration with 0.77 kg/liter (60 lb/bu) seed and 1.04 kg/liter (8.7 lb/gal) fertilizer. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 108: Transport Dimensions
Dimension Callout Description 12-Row 16-Row Transport Length 29 ft 9 in (9m) 34 ft 4 in (10.5 m) Transport Height, Bulk Hopper 11 ft 5 in (3.5 m) Transport Clearance 19.6 in (50 cm) Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 109 12-Row and 16-Row (30 in and 70 cm row spacing) Callout Description Dimension 1.6 bushel hoppers 11 ft 11 in (3.6 m) Transport Width 3.0 bushel hoppers 13 ft (4 m) Bulk Hopper 11 ft 11 in (3.6 m) Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 110 Transport Length 29 ft 9 in (9m) 34 ft 4 in (10.5 m) Transport Height, Markers 10 ft 6 in (3.2 m) Transport Height, Hoppers 8 ft (2.4 m) Transport Clearance 19.6 in (50 cm) Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 111 Dimension Length 20 ft 1 in (6.1m) Height, Markers Folded 10 ft 6 in (3.2 m) Height, Row Hoppers 8 ft 3 in (2.5 m) Height, Bulk Hoppers 9 ft 2 in (2.8 m) Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 112 Callout Description Dimension Width, Markers Folded 31 ft 4 in (9.5 m) with Bulk Hoppers or Row Hoppers (70 cm row spacing) Callout Description Dimension Width, Markers Folded 8.9 m (29 ft 4 in) Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 113 Length 23 ft 10 in (7.3 m) Height, Markers Folded 8 ft 4 in (2.5 m) Height, Row Hoppers 5 ft 10 in (1.6 m) Height, Bulk Hoppers 9 ft 2 in (3.0 m) Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 114: Hydraulic Diagrams
Width, Markers Folded 41 ft 2 in (12.5 m) with Bulk Hoppers or Row Hoppers (70 cm row spacing) Callout Description Dimension Width, Markers Folded 11.6 m (38 ft 1 in)  Hydraulic Diagrams Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 115 (1) Wing gauge wheel, right cylinder (2) Transport wheel, right, outer cylinder (3) Transport wheel, right, inner cylinder (4) Transport wheel, left, inner cylinder (5) Transport wheel, left, outer cylinder (6) Wing gauge wheel, left cylinder Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 116 (3) Transport wheel, right, outer cylinder (4) Transport wheel, right, inner cylinder (5) Transport wheel, left, inner cylinder (6) Transport wheel, left, outer cylinder (7) Wing gauge wheel, left, inner cylinder (8) Wing gauge wheel, left, outer cylinder Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 117 PL5705 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Fold Hydraulics TP-75280 (1) Fold cylinder, left (2) Fold cylinder, right (3) Tongue latch cylinder Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 118 PL5705 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Dual Fan Hydraulics - Bulk Hopper TP-75241 Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 119 PL5705 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Single Fan Hydraulics - Row Hopper TP-75243 Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 120: Marker Hydraulics
PL5705 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Marker Hydraulics TP-75281 (1) Marker cylinder, left (2) Marker cylinder, right Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 121 PL5705 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Weight Transfer Hydraulics TP-75240 (1) Cylinder, left (2) Cylinder, right Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 122 PL5705 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications  Liquid Fertilizer Plumbing Diagrams 30” Row Spacing Plumbing TP-71799 Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 123 PL5705 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications 70 cm Row Spacing Plumbing TP-71801 Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 124 F1 15AMP F2 25AMP F3 25AMP X-003 PWR ECU X-003/10PWR X-003/10PWR 5 AMP 15 AMP 25 AMP SPARE SPARE SPARE HARNESS P/N HARNESS P/N: 843-392C 843-393C - 843-394C DECAL P/N: 844-326C DECAL P/N 844-327C Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 125 X-003 PWR ECU X-003/10PWR X-003/10PWR 15 AMP 5 AMP F10 5AMP FOLD HITCH HITCH LIFT SPARE SPARE PWR ECU ACC VALVE VALVE VALVE HARNESS P/N: 843-468C HARNESS P/N: 843-391C DECAL P/N: 844-334C DECAL P/N: 844-328C Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 126 PL5705 Planter Table of Contents Index Specifications Topcon XD and XD-Plus DECAL P/N: 844-339C Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 127: Tire Information
240 lb ft VF295/75R22.5 AD2 information, contact your nearest authorized farm tire (441 kPa) (325 Nm) retailer. 13.5 x 6 - Contact Wheel for 40 psi (276 kPa) 30” Row Spacing Manufacturer Website Firestone www.firestoneag.com Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 128: Pre-Delivery Instructions
It is necessary for the shipping chain or strap securing the wings to the tongue to It is the dealer’s responsibility to unload the PL5705 remain in place until the planter has been planter. Unload all equipment before beginning unloaded from the trailer.
Page 129 PL5705 Planter Table of Contents Index Pre-Delivery Instructions 8. Remove each pin (1) and slide up the parking  PL5705 Planter parts manual (421-055P). stand.  General hand tools.  Suitable tractor. See “Specifications” on page 96.  Unloading Planter...
Page 130 11. Make all electrical connections from planter to 22. Tap the Active Center Lift softkey so the center lift tractor. hydraulic system is no longer active. 12. One the switch box, toggle the on/off power switch to ON. TP-71665 Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 131 22. Set tractor lift circuit lever to “Neutral”.  Shipping Check Valve Removal High Pressure Fluid Hazard The hydraulic system comes from the factory fully charged. Great Plains strongly recommends that all hydraulic system TP-71665 adjustments and repair to be completed by 15.
Page 132 Null4: TP- 3. Use tractor lift circuit lever to lower the center of the planter. 4. Set tractor lift circuit lever to “Neutral”. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 133 5. Set tractor lift circuit lever to “Neutral”. smooth, even hydraulic movements 6. Relieve hydraulic pressure. achieved. See “Rephasing Hydraulics” on 7. Set parking brake, turn off tractor, and remove page 14. key. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 134 Use care to not cut, pinch, or otherwise for future use. damage hydraulic lines and fittings while completing tasks in this area. If injured, seek immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this type of injury. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 135  Check for proper tension and alignment on all drive chains.  Inflate tires to recommended pressure as listed on “Tire Information” on page 119.  Tighten wheel bolts to torque as specified on “Torque Value Chart” on page 119. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 136 5. Set tractor lift circuit lever to “Neutral”.  Read and understand the instructions in this section - 6. Set tractor gear to “Neutral”. Trailer Shipping.  Secure wings to the tongue with a properly rated shipping chain or strap. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 137 17. Set the parking brake. 18. Set the tractor gear to “Park”. 19. Install cylinder locks on the four lift hydraulic cylinders on the center frame. Null4: TP- 11. Set tractor lift circuit lever to “Neutral”. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 138 5. Set the tractor gear to “Neutral”. 6. Fully lower the two-point hitch. TP-71665 13. Use tractor lift circuit lever to raise the wing gauge wheels. 14. Set the lift hydraulic circuit to “Neutral”. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 139: Installation
The shipping check valve kit will need to be installed center position WHEELS. on the outer left-and-right side hydraulic lift cylinders located on the center frame. A new kit may be ordered from any Great Plains dealer. TP-75226 TP-71665 16. Use the tractor lift circuit lever to fully raise the planter.
Page 140 6. Set tractor lift circuit lever to “Neutral”. 7. Relieve hydraulic pressure. 8. Set parking brake, set tractor gear in “Park”, turn off tractor, and remove key. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 141 ON. cylinder. TP-71665 Null4: TP- 3. On the switch box, toggle the marker/fold switch 14. Repeat steps 10 through 13 on the outer right- to MARKER. side hydraulic lift cylinder. TP-71665 Null4: TP- Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 142 (2) on the rod-end (A) on the hydraulic capture any fluid. cylinder. Null4: TP- 12. Wipe down any hydraulic fluid on the planter. 13. Attach a shipping caution tag (6) on the hydraulic cylinder. Null4: TP- Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 143 “Center” or planter on to the trailer bed. “Center Lift” or planter frame damage can occur. 7. Tap the Active Center Lift softkey so the center lift hydraulic system is no longer active. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 144: Unloading From Trailer
5. Set tractor lift circuit lever to “Neutral”. With IntelliAg ISO6 6. Using caution and care, pull the planter slowly 1. Ensure all chain and tie-down straps have been onto the trailer bed. released and stowed. Do not remove the tongue Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 145 20. Use the tractor circuit lift lever to slowly lower the 13. Tap the Center Lift softkey to set the center lift planter to the ground. hydraulic system to active. This is indicated by 21. Set tractor lift circuit lever to “Neutral”. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 146 10. Make lift hydraulic connections from tractor circuit to planter. 18. Using caution and care, pull the planter slowly off 11. Make all electrical connections from planter to the trailer bed. tractor. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 147 While the shipping chain is installed the planter lift hydraulic system should only be operated as “Center” or “Center Lift” or planter frame damage can occur. 6. Relieve hydraulic pressure. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 148 (A) of the lift hydraulic cylinder. Set aside parts for future use. 11. Connect the hydraulic hose (3) to the elbow fitting (4) on the rod-end of the lift hydraulic cylinder (5). TP-71665 Null4: TP- Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 149 This will purge small amounts of air out of the system until smooth, even hydraulic movements are achieved. See “Rephasing Hydraulics” on page 14. Null4: TP- Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 150  Check for proper tension and alignment on all drive chains.  Inflate tires to recommended pressure as listed on “Tire Information” on page 119.  Tighten wheel bolts to torque as specified on “Torque Value Chart” on page 119. Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 151: Limited Warranty
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 152 Table of Contents Index...
Page 153 ....120 IRC ..........117 disk hub ........64 rephasing hydraulics ....126 switch box ......... 116 extension ........15 shipping chain Topcon ........118 table lengths ......16 center lift only .....120 operation ........29 Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
Page 154 ......42 tufted brush ....32 seed firmer ......49 two-point hitch ........12 seed flap ........49 seed inlet ........32 gate ... 32 UMC-RC ..........54 seed lubricant ....41 UMRC ..........54 Great Plains | 421-055M | 08/13/2024...
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