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GREAT PLAINS PL5500-0870 Operator's Manual

GREAT PLAINS PL5500-0870 Operator's Manual (109 pages)

Front-Fold Planter

Brand: GREAT PLAINS | Category: Farm Equipment | Size: 32 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction

8
Safety Information

9
- Safety Symbols and Signal Words
  9
  - Observe Safety and Informational Symbols
    9
  - Be Aware of Signal Words
    9
- Before Getting Started
  9
- Machine Use
  10
- Chemicals and Waste
  10
  - Dispose of Waste Properly
    10
- Machine Maintenance
  11
  - Follow Tire Recommendations
    11
  - Prepare for Performing Maintenance
    11
  - Pto
    11
- Machine Transport
  11
- Use Safety Lights and Devices
  11
- Shutdown and Storage
  11
Safety Decals

12
Preparation and Setup

17
- Hitch Planter to Tractor
  17
  - Planter Hitches
    17
  - Hydraulic Hose Connection
    18
  - Fan Hydraulic Connections
    18
  - Electrical Connection
    18
- Planter Leveling
  19
  - Wheel Adjustment for Leveling
    19
- Speed Calibration
  19
  - Speed Sensor
    19
- Console Installation
  20
- PTO (Option)
  20
  - PTO Tractor Requirements
    20
  - PTO Pump Clearance
    20
  - Set-Up PTO Pump
    21
Operation

23
- Pre-Start Checklist
  23
- Field Operation
  23
  - Before Planting Checklist
    23
  - Begin Planting
    23
  - End Planting
    23
- Seed Monitoring System
  24
  - Dickey-John PM300 (Option)
    24
  - Dickey-John Intelliag ISO6 (Option)
    24
- Cylinder Locks
  24
- Raising/Lowering the Planter
  24
- Unfolding/Folding Planter
  26
  - Unfolding the Planter
    26
  - Folding the Planter
    26
  - Unfolding Wings Without IRC
    26
  - Folding Wings Without IRC
    27
  - Unfolding Wings with IRC
    28
  - Folding Wings with IRC
    30
- Tongue Stop Adjustment
  31
- Height Switch
  31
- Air System Operation
  32
- Fan Hydraulics
  34
- Fan Operation
  34
- Fan Adjustment
  35
  - Adjusting for Skips
    35
  - Doubles
    35
  - Alternate Skip/Doubles Check
    36
  - Furrow Check
    36
  - Fine-Tune Meter Pressurization
    36
- Butterfly Valve (Dry Fertilizer)
  36
- Loading Hoppers
  36
  - Seed Lubricants
    37
- Seed Meter Setup and Adjustments
  37
  - Seed Meter Rain Cover
    37
  - Seed Disk Installation
    38
  - Seed Disk Removal
    38
  - Seed Inlet Gate Adjustment
    39
  - Seed Pool Slopes
    40
  - Seed Meter Refill
    40
- Seed Meter Operation
  41
- Planting Rate
  41
PL5500 Planter

42
- 5000 Series Row Unit
  43
- Row Unit down Pressure
  43
  - Down-Pressure Adjustment
    44
- Opener Disks
  45
  - Setting Planting Depth
    45
  - Disk Contact Adjustment
    45
  - Side Depth Wheel Adjustments
    46
- Depth Wheel Scrapers (Option)
  47
- Press Wheel Adjustments
  47
  - Down Pressure
    47
  - Press Wheel Stagger
    48
  - Press Wheel Centering
    48
- Unit Mount Coulters
  48
  - Coulter Row Alignment
    49
- Seed Firmer
  49
  - Keeton® Seed Firmer
    49
- Liquid Fertilizer
  49
  - Tank Loading Preparation
    50
  - Tank Loading Procedure
    50
  - Tank Hatch Loading
    51
  - Liquid Fertilizer Operation
    51
  - Vantage I Liquid Fertilizer Coulters
    52
- Dry Fertilizer
  52
- Markers
  55
  - Marker Operation Without IRC
    56
  - Marker Operation with IRC
    56
- Transport
  57
- Parking
  57
- Storage
  57
Maintenance

60
- Maintenance Schedule
  60
- Regular Maintenance
  60
- Hydraulic System
  61
  - Hydraulic System Inspection
    61
  - Rephase Lift System
    61
  - PTO Hydraulic System
    61
  - Check Oil Reservoir Level
    61
  - Inspect Hoses and Fittings
    62
  - Oil and Filter Change
    62
  - Flow Control Valve Adjustment
    62
  - Setting Meter Pressurization
    62
- Seed Clean-Out
  63
  - Meter Clean-Out
    64
  - Alternate Meter Clean-Out
    64
  - Seed Tube Clean-Out
    64
- Seed Meter Brushes
  64
  - Seed Meter Brush Replacement
    65
- Seed Disks
  67
  - Cleaning and Storing Seed Disks
    67
- Side Depth Wheels Maintenance
  67
- Disk Spreaders and Scrapers
  68
- Seed Flap Replacement
  68
- Chain Maintenance
  68
  - Chain Lubrication
    68
  - Chain Slack
    68
  - Chain Clips
    69
  - Meter Drive Chain
    69
- Markers
  69
  - Shear Bolt Replacement
    69
  - Marker Disk Lubrication
    69
- Liquid Fertilizer Maintenance
  70
  - Tank Clean-Out
    70
  - Liquid Fertilizer Strainer
    70
- Dry Fertilizer Clean-Out
  71
- Lubrication
  71
  - Grease Fittings
    71
  - Bearing
    72
  - PTO Pump System
    72
- Hydraulic Diagrams
  73
Troubleshooting

80
- Planting Rate Problems
  80
- IRC Fuse Block Decal
  80
- Seed Pool Troubleshooting
  81
  - Seed Pool Recovery
    82
- Pressure Gauge Troubleshooting
  82
- Seed Population Troubleshooting
  83
  - Seed Population too Low
    85
  - Seed Population too High
    87
- Planter Troubleshooting
  88
- Liquid Fertilizer Troubleshooting
  89
- Dry Fertilizer Troubleshooting
  90
- PTO Troubleshooting
  91
Specifications

93

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GREAT PLAINS PL5500-0870 Operator's Manual

GREAT PLAINS PL5500-0870 Operator's Manual (98 pages)

Planter

Brand: GREAT PLAINS | Category: Farm Equipment | Size: 27 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction

7
Safety Information

9
- Before Getting Started
  9
- Operation
  9
  - Handling and Disposing of Chemicals
    10
  - Operation Noise Hazard
    10
  - Pto
    10
- Maintenance
  10
  - Tire Safety
    10
  - High Pressure Fluids
    11
- Transporting
  11
  - Safety Chain
    11
  - Safety Lights and Devices
    11
- Shutdown and Storage
  11
- Proper Waste Disposal
  11
Safety Decals

12
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  15
Preparation and Setup

16
- Hitch Planter to Tractor
  16
  - Planter Hitches
    16
  - Hydraulic Hose Connection
    17
  - Fan Hydraulic Connections
    17
  - Electrical Connection
    17
- Planter Leveling
  18
  - Wheel Adjustment for Leveling
    18
- Speed Calibration
  18
  - Speed Sensor
    18
- Monitor Installation
  19
Operation

20
- Pre-Start Checklist
  20
- Field Operation
  20
  - Before Planting Checklist
    20
  - Begin Planting
    20
  - End Planting
    20
- Transport Locks
  21
- Raising and Lowering
  21
  - Rephase Lift System
    21
- Unfolding and Folding Without IRC
  22
  - Unfolding
    22
  - Folding
    22
- IRC Unfolding and Folding
  23
  - Unfolding
    23
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    24
  - Folding
    25
- Tongue Stop Adjustment
  26
- Height Switch
  26
- Air System Operation
  27
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  28
- Fan Hydraulics
  29
- Fan Operation
  29
- Fan Adjustment
  30
  - Adjusting for Skips
    30
  - Doubles
    30
  - Alternate Skip/Doubles Check
    31
  - Furrow Check
    31
  - Fine-Tune Meter Pressurization
    31
- Butterfly Valve (Dry Fertilizer)
  31
- Loading Hoppers
  31
  - Seed Lubricants
    32
- Seed Meter Setup and Adjustments
  32
  - Seed Meter Rain Cover
    32
  - Seed Disk Installation
    33
  - Seed Disk Removal
    33
  - Seed Inlet Gate Adjustment
    34
  - Seed Pool Slopes
    35
  - Seed Meter Refill
    35
- Seed Meter Operation
  36
- Planting Rate
  36
  - Monitor Setup
    36
  - Ground Drive Setup
    36
  - Check Planting Rate
    37
- 5000 Series Row Unit
  37
- Row Unit down Pressure
  38
  - Down-Pressure Adjustment
    38
- Opener Disks
  39
  - Setting Planting Depth
    39
  - Disk Contact Adjustment
    40
  - Side Depth Wheel Adjustments
    40
- Depth Wheel Scrapers (Option)
  41
- Press Wheel Adjustments
  41
  - Down Pressure
    42
  - Press Wheel Stagger
    42
  - Press Wheel Centering
    42
- Unit Mount Coulters
  43
  - Coulter Row Alignment
    43
- Seed Firmer
  44
  - Keeton® Seed Firmer
    44
- Liquid Fertilizer
  44
  - Tank Loading Preparation
    45
  - Tank Loading Procedure
    46
  - Tank Hatch Loading
    47
  - Liquid Fertilizer Operation
    47
  - Vantage I Liquid Fertilizer Coulters
    48
PL5500 Planter

48
- Dry Fertilizer
  48
- Markers
  50
  - Marker Adjustments
    50
  - Tighten the Bolts
    51
  - Marker Operation
    52
- Transport
  52
- Parking
  52
- Storage
  53
Maintenance

54
- Maintenance Schedule
  54
- Regular Maintenance
  54
- Hydraulic Maintenance
  55
  - JIC Torque Chart
    55
  - Bleed Lift Hydraulics
    55
  - Rephase Lift System
    55
  - Bleed Marker Hydraulics
    56
- Seed Clean-Out
  56
  - Meter Clean-Out
    56
  - Alternate Meter Clean-Out
    57
  - Seed Tube Clean-Out
    57
- Seed Meter Brushes Maintenance
  57
  - Seed Meter Brush Replacement
    58
- Seed Disk Maintenance
  60
  - Cleaning and Storing Seed Disks
    60
- Side Depth Wheels Maintenance
  60
- Disk Spreaders and Scrapers
  61
- Seed Flap Replacement
  61
- Chain Maintenance
  62
  - Chain Lubrication
    62
  - Chain Slack
    62
  - Chain Clips
    62
  - Meter Drive Chain
    62
- Markers
  62
  - Shear Bolt Replacement
    62
  - Marker Disk Lubrication
    63
- Liquid Fertilizer Maintenance
  63
  - Tank Clean-Out
    63
  - Liquid Fertilizer Strainer
    63
- Dry Fertilizer Clean-Out
  64
- Lubrication
  65
  - Grease Fittings
    65
  - Bearings
    65
- Hydraulic Diagrams
  66
Troubleshooting

73
- Planting Rate Problems
  73
- Seed Pool Troubleshooting
  74
  - Seed Pool Recovery
    75
- Pressure Gauge Troubleshooting
  75
- Seed Population Troubleshooting
  76
  - Seed Population too Low
    77
  - Seed Population too High
    79
- Planter Troubleshooting
  80
- Liquid Fertilizer Troubleshooting
  81
- Dry Fertilizer Troubleshooting
  82
Specifications

84
- Torque Value Chart
  85
- Tire Information
  85
Options

86
- Hitches
  86
- Row Unit Press Wheels
  86
- Liquid Fertilizer System
  86
  - Fertilizer Orifice Plates
    86
  - Visagage II
    87
  - Vantage I Coulter
    87
  - High-Rate Dribblers
    87
- Dry Fertilizer System
  87
  - Adjustable Dry Fertilizer Coulter
    88
- Markers
  88
- Seed Lubricant
  88
- Unit-Mount Coulter
  88
- Inside Disk Scrapers
  89
  - Scraper Installation
    89
- Side Depth Wheel Scrapers
  89
- Seed Meter Disks
  90
- Seed Firmer
  90
Assembly

91
- Tongue Installation
  91
- Press Wheel Installation
  91
- Marker Installation
  92
Warranty

93

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