GREAT PLAINS BD7600 User manual

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Original Instructions 195-612M
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OPERATOR MANUAL
MODEL BD7600 26 Foot 2-Section Drill
Min-Till Drill

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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Intended Use Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Prohibited Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Machine Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Directional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Target Group for Operator Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Training and Instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Range of Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Symbols and Signal Words. . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Observe Safety and Informational Symbols . . . . 3
Be Aware of Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Read Machine Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Wear Appropriate Clothing and Equipment . . . . 3
Inspect Machine Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Machine Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operate Responsibly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Handle Hydraulics with Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Avoid Potential Collision Damage. . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chemicals and Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Dispose of Waste Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Machine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Follow Tire Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Prepare for Performing Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 5
PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Machine Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Use Safety Lights and Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Shutdown and Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preparation and Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pre-Setup Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hydraulic Hose Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hitch Drill to Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Drill Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Frame Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Wing Box Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Opener Frame Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hydraulic Manifold Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting Closed-Center Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ground Drive Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Preparation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Set Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Set Gearbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hydraulic Drive Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Preparation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Set Drive Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjust for Dry Fertilizer Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Material Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rear Compartment Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Ground Drive Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Hydraulic Drive Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Pre-Start Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Field Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Before Operating Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Begin Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
End Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Material Rate Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Hydraulic Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tool Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Wing Parking Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Walkboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Walkboard Ladders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Raise and Lower Openers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Opener Lock-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Unfolding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lower Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Drill Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Basic Box Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Two Compartment Box Components. . . . . . . . 31
Divider Flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Box Dividers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rain Flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Feed Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Feed Cup Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Feed Cup Funnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Feed Cup Flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Slide Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Openers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Opener Down-Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Opener Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Acremeter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Markers (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Single Marker Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Dual Markers Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Section Control (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Shaft Monitor (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Scale Kit (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Touch800® Terminal (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Parking with Drill Folded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Parking with Drill Unfolded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Opener Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Opener Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Opener Frame Pivot Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Opener Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Opener Spring Down Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Opener Depth Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Disk Blade Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Disk Scraper Adjustment (Option) . . . . . . . . . . 45
Seed Firmer Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Keeton® Seed Firmer (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Seed-Lok® Firming Wheel (Option) . . . . . . . . . 46
Marker Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Marker Extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Marker Disk Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Marker Chain Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Marker Transport Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Knock Down Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Tine Pitch Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Knock Down Bar/Disk Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Scraper/Disk Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Hydraulic Block Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Shaft Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Seed Firmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Seed-Lok® Firming Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Keeton® Seed Firmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
HD Narrow Disk Scraper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Disk Scraper Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Press Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Press Wheel Scrapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Seed Hoses/Fertilizer Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Blockage Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Box Divider Insert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Scale Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Touch800® Console Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Work Light Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Fertilizer Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Knock Down Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Camera Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Topcon Console System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Hydraulic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
In-Line Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Material Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Flow Tent Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Feed Cup Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Feed Cup Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Feed Cup Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Seed Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Feed Cup Flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Chain Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Marker Shear Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Marker Disk Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Ground Drive Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Hydraulic Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Knock Down Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Seed Flap Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Grease Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Wheel Bearings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Torque Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Tire Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Electrical Harness Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Lighting Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Hydraulic Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Fold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Lift, Wing Flex, and Hydraulic Jack . . . . . . . . . 69
Opener Lift with Open Center (S/N E1029-) . . 70
Opener Lift with Open Center (S/N E1030+) . . 70
Opener Lift with Closed Center (S/N E1029-) . 71
Opener Lift with Closed Center (S/N E1030+). 71
Hydraulic Drive Single Box Configuration . . . . 72
Hydraulic Drive Split Box Configuration . . . . . . 73
Section Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Ground Drive Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Hydraulic Drive Configuration (S/N E1029C-) . 74
Hydraulic Drive Configuration (S/N E1030C+). 75
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Single Marker Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Dual Marker Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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BD7600-26 Table of Contents Index Introduction
Introduction
The BD7600-26 Drill is a towed seeding/fertilizing
implement. This two section min-till drill has a
working width of 26 feet (7.9 m) and folds to a width of
16 feet (4.9 m) for transport.
The seed metering system is ground drive or
hydraulic drive.
Intended Use Statement
The BD7600-26 Drill with standard equipment and/or
authorized attachments and options is intended to be
used as a seeding/fertilizing implement when
operated according to instructions and safety
precautions in this manual, machine decals, or other
information provided with the machine.
The drill has straight arm, double disk openers. The
opener disks make a seed furrow, and seed tubes
mounted between the disks place seed in the furrow.
Press wheels following the opener disks, close the
furrow and gauge the opener seeding depth.
The drill features active hydraulic down pressure on
the opener frames. Constant down pressure ensures
even opener penetration in uneven ground. Hydraulic
down pressure is adjustable at a single point.
A drill equipped with one-compartment boxes can be
used to drill either seed or small seed.
A drill equipped with two-compartment boxes allow
two different materials to be put down in the same
field pass. Dividers separate each drill box into two
compartments with an equal amount of feed cups for
each compartment. The two-compartment boxes
can be used for combinations, such as seed and
fertilizer, small seed and fertilizer, seed and small
seed, or small seed and small seed.
Use this implement to seed production-agriculture
crops in conventional or minimum tillage
applications. Do not modify the drill for use with
attachments other than Great Plains options and
accessories specified for use with the
BD7600-26 Drill.
Prohibited Use
Do not use this machine for any purpose or in any
way other than what is described in this manual,
machine decals, or any other information provided
with the machine by the manufacturer. These
materials define the intended use of the machine.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine will
relieve the manufacturer of all liability for any
resulting injury or damage.
Machine Identification
The machine identification plate is located on the left
end of the drill frame under the box.
Your machine’s parts were specially designed and
should only be replaced with Great Plains parts.
Always use the serial and model number when
ordering parts from your dealer. Record your drill
model and serial number on the inside cover of this
manual for quick reference.
Directional Information
All directional information in this manual, such as left,
right, front, rear, forward, or backward, is determined
by facing the direction of forward travel of the
machine.
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Target Group for Operator Manual
Simplified Illustrations
Illustrations of the machine in the operator
manual are shown without protective equipment
- or with the protective equipment open - for
better understanding. Be sure to observe
the safety information and follow the
handling instructions in the operator
manual. Serious or fatal injury may be
caused as a result.
This operator manual is aimed at trained
agriculturists and persons who are otherwise
qualified for agricultural activities and have received
instruction in working with this machine.
For your safety - You must familiarize yourself with
the contents of this operator manual before assembly
or initial operation of the machine. In this way, you will
achieve optimum work results and operational safety.
The operator manual forms an integral part of the
machine and must always be kept at hand. This will
ensure that you:
avoid accidents.
comply with warranty conditions.
have a fully functional machine in good working
order at all times.
Training and Instruction
Your dealer will provide instruction on operation and
care of the machine.
Information for the employer - All personnel are to
be regularly, at least once a year, instructed on the
use of the machine, in accordance with the
regulations of the national organization for Health
and Safety at Work. Untrained or unauthorized
persons are not permitted to use the machine.
You are responsible for ensuring that the machine is
operated and maintained safely. Make sure that you
and all other persons that operate, maintain, or work
in close proximity with the machine are familiar with
the operating and maintenance regulations, as well
as the corresponding safety instructions in this
operator manual.
Range of Application
This product is classified as replaceable equipment
in accordance with EC directive 2006/42/EC and
agricultural implement in accordance with ASABE
S390.
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BD7600-26 Table of Contents Index Safety Information
Safety Information
Safety Symbols and Signal Words
Observe Safety and Informational Symbols
Throughout this manual you will see the following
safety and informational symbols. They indicate
safety hazards, machine hazards, or information to
improve operation. Read the instructions carefully
whenever you see any of these symbols:
The safety symbol indicates a potential safety
hazard to persons operating or near the
machine and advises on how to avoid it.
The notice symbol indicates a potential for
machine or property damage from operator
error and advises on how to avoid misuse.
The information symbol indicates useful - but
not crucial - information for machine operation,
assembly, or adjustment.
Be Aware of Signal Words
Some decals are accompanied by a signal word.
Signal words indicate the seriousness of a potential
hazard. These signal words are:
DANGER indicates an imminent hazard which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most serious situations,
typically for unguarded machine components.
WARNING indicates a potential hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury
including hazards that are exposed when guards are
removed. It also alerts against unsafe practices.
CAUTION indicates a potential hazard, which if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
also alerts against unsafe practices.
Before Getting Started
Read Machine Information
Read this manual in its entirety before attempting to start
and operate the machine. Do not let anyone operate
machine without proper instruction.
Non-Great Plains components on this machine may
contain additional safety information not found in this
manual. Consult the manufacturer’s safety
information and product decals to safely use products
from third-parties.
Wear Appropriate Clothing and Equipment
Never wear loose clothing around machine. Always
wear appropriate clothing and equipment such as hard
hats, gloves, face masks, eye protection, and work or
steel-toed boots as needed.
Prolonged exposure to machine noise during
operation can cause hearing impairment or loss. Use
proper hearing protection like earmuffs or earplugs
while working.
Inspect Machine Before Use
Inspect brakes, link pins, and other mechanical parts
for wear and dirt buildup, and check that all guards
and shields are undamaged, installed, and secure
before operating machine.
Check that hydraulic fittings are tight and all hydraulic
hoses and lines are in good working condition before
applying pressure to the system.
Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized
modification can result in unsafe conditions that lead
to machine damage or personal injury.
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Machine Use
Operate Responsibly
Maintain attention on operation at all times to avoid
injury to yourself or others.
Do not operate machine while distracted by a smart
phone, tablet, or similar electronic device, or while
impaired by alcohol, medication, any controlled
substance, or while fatigued.
Do not ever allow passengers to ride on any part of
the machine at any time, for any reason.
Handle Hydraulics with Care
Keep clear of machine while hydraulics are in use.
Any failure in the hydraulic system can cause
machine parts to move or fall rapidly with a great deal
of force. Anyone struck, caught between, or crushed
beneath these parts can suffer serious injury or even
death.
A raised planter without cylinder locks installed or
without active hydraulic pressure will slowly lower
over time. Use tractor hydraulics to raise planter only
for brief periods, such as field turns and cylinder lock
installation.
Relieve hydraulic pressure and wait for all parts to
come to a complete stop before disconnecting any
hydraulic lines or performing any work on the
hydraulic system.
Do not have skin exposed when searching for leaks in
hydraulic lines. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to
locate leaks. If injured by escaping hydraulic fluid, seek
immediate medical attention.
Wear protective gloves and eye protection when
working on the machine’s hydraulic system.
Avoid Potential Collision Damage
Watch your surroundings at all times. Do not operate
with nearby bystanders or while anyone makes
adjustments or fills the machine.
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.
Chemicals and Waste
Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use
can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and
property.
Read chemical manufacturer’s instructions carefully,
and then take appropriate precautions before use. In
the absence of manufacturer instructions, chemical
labels will inform you of any potential hazards and
their severity.
Wear protective clothing and as well as any other
personal protective equipment.
Wash hands and face before eating after working
with chemicals. Shower as soon as application is
completed for the day.
Apply only with acceptable wind conditions.
Make sure wind drift of chemicals will not affect
any surrounding land, people or animals.
Dispose of unused chemicals and chemical waste as
specified by the manufacturer. Observe all the local
ordinances and regulations in your area.
Dispose of Waste Properly
Dispose of waste properly to avoid threatening the
environment and ecology. Potential harmful waste
includes oil, fuel, filters, and batteries.
Use a leak-proof container for draining fluids. Do not
use a food or beverage container that may be
mistaken for a consumable product.
Do not drain or pour waste onto the ground, down a
drain, or into any water source.
Contact your local environmental or recycling center
for the proper way to recycle or dispose of waste.