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Operator's Manual
MPS2607, MPS2609, & MPS2611
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Base Unit
Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
© Copyright 2023
Multi-Purpose Seeder
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Base Unit with Options
Printed 1/17/23
EN
329-300M
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Table of Contents
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Summarization of Contents
Machine Identification
Dealer Contact Information
Contact details for your local Great Plains dealer for support and service.
Important Safety Information
General Safety Practices
Essential safety rules covering operation, bystanders, and equipment guards.
Hazard Awareness and Precautions
Understanding safety symbols, signal words, and precautions for children.
Safe Operation and Maintenance
Transport and Tire Safety
Guidelines for safe transport and tire handling.
Safe Maintenance Practices
Essential safety practices to follow during maintenance.
Operational Safety Measures
Emergency Preparedness and PPE
Safety advice for emergencies, personal protective equipment, and high-pressure fluids.
Personnel and Machine Safety
Guidelines on safety lights, ROPS, seat belts, and keeping riders off machinery.
Environmental and Utility Safety
Silica Dust and Chemical Handling
Safety guidelines for handling crystalline silica dust and chemicals.
Underground Utility Safety
Procedures for identifying and avoiding underground utility hazards.
Safety Labels and Identification
General Warning and Speed Hazard Labels
Details on general warning and excessive speed hazard labels.
Entanglement Hazard Warnings
Guard Missing Hazard Labels
Warnings to not operate the machine with missing guards due to entanglement risk.
Pinch Point and Entanglement Hazards
Roller Entanglement Hazards
Specific warnings about entanglement hazards on front and rear rollers.
Hydraulic System Safety Precautions
High Pressure Fluid Hazard Warnings
Critical safety information for working with high-pressure hydraulic systems.
Operational Hazard Labels
Falling and Tire Hazard Warnings
Warnings about falling hazards on walk boards and unsecured transport tires.
Reflector Placement and Safety
Reflector Safety Labels
Details on where to affix amber and red reflectors for visibility.
Introduction to the Seeder
Using the Operator's Manual
Guidance on how to use the operator's manual for safe and efficient operation.
Owner Assistance and Further Help
Information on obtaining dealer assistance and additional support resources.
Tractor and Hitch Requirements
Tractor and Hitch Compatibility
Specifications for tractor horsepower, hitch category, and quick hitch use.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
Steps for dealer preparation and a pre-assembly checklist before attaching the seeder.
Seeder Assembly Components
Sling Bracket and Lifting
Proper use of sling brackets for lifting the seeder safely.
Flex Guard Hose Removal
Instructions for removing and discarding flex guard hoses during assembly.
Small Seeds Zero Adjustment
Right-Hand Seedbox Adjustment
Step-by-step guide to adjust the right-hand small seeds seedbox.
Left-Hand Seedbox Adjustment
Step-by-step guide to adjust the left-hand small seeds seedbox.
Tow Hitch and Acremeter Installation
Tow Hitch Option Assembly
Detailed steps for attaching the tow hitch assembly to the seeder.
Acremeter Option Installation
Procedures for installing the electronic acremeter, including guard removal.
3-Point Seeder Hook-up
Tractor Hook-up Procedure
Step-by-step guide for safely hooking up the seeder to the 3-point hitch.
Hydraulic System Purging
Purging Hydraulic System Safely
Critical steps to safely purge air from the hydraulic lift cylinders.
Operating Checklist and General Safety
Operating Checklist
Pre-operation checks to ensure the seeder is ready for use.
General Operating Safety
Essential safety alerts for operating the seeder and avoiding hazards.
Tractor Clearance and Seeder Disconnection
Check Tractor Clearance
Steps to ensure adequate clearance between the tractor and seeder.
Unhook 3-Point Seeder
Instructions for safely disconnecting the seeder from the 3-point hitch.
Pull-Type Seeder Hook-up
Hook-up Pull-Type Seeder
Detailed steps for attaching the seeder to the tractor drawbar.
Seeder Storage and Disconnection
Store Park Jack
Instructions for properly storing the seeder's park jack before travel.
Unhook Pull-Type Seeder
Steps for safely disconnecting the pull-type seeder from the tractor.
Transporting and Securing the Seeder
Install Transport Locks and Spacers
How to install transport locks and spacers to secure the seeder for transport.
Transporting Safely
Guidelines for safe transport on public roads, including speed and clearance.
Seeder Leveling Procedures
Level 3-Point Mount Seeder
How to level the seeder when using a 3-point hitch mount.
Pull Hitch Seeder Leveling
Level Seeder With Pull Hitch
Steps to ensure the seeder is level when attached via a pull hitch.
Filling Small Seeds Seedbox
Small Seeds Seedbox Filling
Detailed steps to fill the small seeds seedbox with seed.
Filling Grass Seedbox
Grass Seedbox Filling
Detailed steps for filling the grass seedbox with seed.
Filling Native Seedbox
Native Seedbox Filling
Step-by-step guide to fill the native seedbox with seed.
Roller Adjustments
Front Spike Roller Angle
How to adjust the angle of the front spike rollers for optimal performance.
Mud Scraper Adjustment
Instructions for adjusting front and rear mud scrapers for debris removal.
Grass Seed Rate Adjustment
Grass Seedbox Drive Speed Ranges
Explanation of the three drive speed ranges for grass seedboxes.
Grass Seedbox Cup Gate Setting
How to set the gate handle for optimal seed flow from grass seed cups.
Grass Seed Rate Calibration
Grass Seed Rate Adjustments
Guidance on using seed rate charts and adjusting the rate for grass seed.
Calibrate Grass Seed Dispersal
Step-by-step process to calibrate the grass seed dispersal rate.
Seed Rate Crank Instructions
Install Seed Rate Crank
Steps to install the seed rate crank for calibration procedures.
Store Seed Rate Crank
Instructions for properly storing the seed rate crank after use.
Small Seed Rate Adjustment
Small Seeds Seed Rate Adjustments
Guidance on using seed rate charts and adjusting small seed rates.
Calibrate Small Seeds Dispersal
Step-by-step process to calibrate small seed dispersal rates.
Small Seed Rate Charts (English)
Alfalfa and Alsike Clover Rates
Seed rate values for Alfalfa and Alsike Clover in both imperial units.
Small Seed Rate Charts (English)
Evolved Harvest and Fescue Rates
Seed rate values for Evolved Harvest varieties and Fescue in imperial units.
Small Seed Rate Charts (Metric)
Bahia Grass and Teff Rates
Seed rate values for Bahia Grass and Teff in metric units.
Small Seed Rate Charts (English)
Ladino Clover and Lettuce Rates
Seed rate values for Ladino Clover and Lettuce in imperial units.
Small Seed Rate Charts (English)
Imperial and Kentucky Blue Grass Rates
Seed rate values for Imperial varieties and Kentucky Blue Grass in imperial units.
Small Seed Rate Charts (Metric)
Ladino Clover and Lettuce Rates (Metric)
Seed rate values for Ladino Clover and Lettuce in metric units.
Native Seed Rate Adjustment
Native Seed Rate Adjustments
Guidance on adjusting native seed rates based on drive sprockets and gearbox.
Calibrate Native Seed Dispersal
Step-by-step process to calibrate native seed dispersal rates.
Native Seed Rate Chart
Native Seed Rate Notes
Important notes regarding native seed types, variations, and calibration.
Options and Accessories
Agitation Extension Kit
Details on adding extension paddles to the grass seedbox agitator.
Electronic Acremeter Option
Information about the acremeter for tracking seeded area.
Slow Moving Vehicle Sign
Accessory for visibility on public roadways.
Maintenance and Lubrication
General Maintenance
Routine checks and maintenance for chains, sprockets, and overall implement condition.
Drive Chain Tension Adjustment
Instructions for checking and adjusting tension on all drive chains.
Drive Chain Maintenance
Transmission and Small Seeds Drive Chains
Tension checks and adjustments for transmission and small seeds drive chains.
Native Seedbox Drive Chains
Procedures for checking and adjusting tension on native seedbox drive chains.
Roller Chain and Roller Maintenance
Roller Chain Part Numbers
Part numbers for various drive chains used in the seeder.
Front and Rear Roller Maintenance
Maintenance advice for front spike rollers and rear packer rollers.
Roller Wheel Adjustment
Rear Roller Wheel Adjustment
Detailed steps for adjusting rear roller wheels and clamps for proper engagement.
Hydraulic System and Storage
Hydraulic System Care
Best practices for maintaining the hydraulic system to prevent issues.
Long-Term Storage Procedures
Steps for preparing the seeder for storage to ensure longevity.
Seeder Cleaning and Parts Ordering
Seed Cup Cleaning and Lubrication
Procedures for cleaning seed cups and lubricating components.
Ordering Replacement Parts
Guidance on how to order genuine Great Plains replacement parts.
Roller Bearing Lubrication
Front Roller Bearings
Lubrication instructions for the front roller bearings.
Rear Roller End Bearings
Lubrication instructions for the left and right end bearings of rear rollers.
Drive Sprocket Bearing Lubrication
Rear Roller Center Bearings
Lubrication for the center bearings of the rear rollers.
Drive Sprocket Bearings
Lubrication for small seed and native seed drive sprocket bearings.
Shaft and Sprocket Lubrication
Seed Cup Drive Shafts
Lubrication instructions for the seed cup drive shafts.
All Seeds Drive Sprocket Lubrication
Lubrication of the all seeds drive sprocket.
Special Lubrication and Gearbox Maintenance
Seed Cup Sprockets and Washers
Lubrication for seed cup sprockets and nylon washers.
Native Seedbox Gearbox Maintenance
Maintenance and lubrication for the native seedbox gearbox.
Axle Hub Bearing Lubrication
Procedures for lubricating and repacking axle hub bearings.
Specifications and Capacities
Overall Dimensions and Hitch Options
Specifications for overall width, seeding width, and hitch options.
Seedbox Capacities and Features
Capacities of seedboxes and features like lids and lockouts.
Seeder Specifications - Drive Systems
Drive Systems and Rollers
Details on drive sprockets, seed cup settings, and roller specifications.
Front and Rear Rollers Specifications
Specifications for front spike rollers and rear packer rollers.
Seeder Features and Benefits
Hitch and Width Features
Features related to hitch options, widths, machine weight, and lift hooks.
Seedbox and Drive System Benefits
Benefits of seedbox design, drive systems, and lockout clutches.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Troubleshooting Chart
Table to diagnose and resolve issues like uneven seeding or non-turning parts.
Torque Values and Tire Inflation
Torque Values for Bolt Sizes
Tables detailing torque specifications for various bolt sizes and grades.
Tire Inflation Chart
Recommended tire pressure for the seeder's wheels.
Warranty Information
Great Plains Warranty Coverage
Information on warranty periods, coverage, and exclusions.
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