GREAT PLAINS Spartan 607 User manual

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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Operator Manual
NTA607 and NTA2007
6 Meter No-Till Air Drills
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, or may show
NTA607, NTA607HD, NTA2007 or NTA2007HD air drills.
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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. Update the
record by adding the machine weight and measurements with the option(s) weight and measurements.
Dealer Contact Information
Model Number
Serial Number
Machine Height
Machine Length
Machine Width
Machine Weight
Year of Construction
Delivery Date
First Operation
Accessories
Name:
Street:
City/State:
Telephone:
Email:
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No.:
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Table of Contents
Equipment Identification .............................................1
North American Models NTA2007..................................1
Export Models NTA607 ..................................................1
Introduction ..................................................................2
Description of Unit ..........................................................2
Intended Usage ..............................................................2
Using This Manual..........................................................3
Document Family .......................................................3
Definitions...................................................................3
Owner Assistance ..........................................................3
Important Safety Information ......................................4
Safety Decals .................................................................9
Preparation and Setup ...............................................24
Initial Setup...................................................................24
Seasonal Setup ............................................................24
Pre-Planting Setup .......................................................24
Hitching Tractor to Drill.................................................25
Hydraulic Hose Hook-up ..............................................26
Brake Hook-up (Option) ...............................................27
Electrical Hook-up ........................................................28
Beacon Operation ....................................................29
Stow Wheel Chocks .....................................................30
Heights and Levelling ...................................................31
Marker Setup................................................................32
Operating Instructions...............................................33
Pre-Start Checklist .......................................................33
Master Switch (Option) .............................................33
Unfolding and Folding ..................................................34
Unfolding ..................................................................35
Folding......................................................................36
Lowering and Raising Drill............................................38
Lowering...................................................................39
Raising .....................................................................40
Transporting the Air Drill...............................................41
Tractor Requirements...............................................42
Transport Checklist ..................................................42
Brake Operation ...........................................................43
Service Brake Operation ..........................................43
Ladder Operations........................................................45
Hopper and Tank Lid Operations .................................46
Hopper Lid Safety Information..............................46
Tank Lid Operation...................................................48
Meter Doors..................................................................49
Loading Hopper Materials............................................ 50
Loading Material Safely ........................................... 50
Loading Seed or Dry Fertilizer ................................. 51
Auger Discharge Heights ..................................... 51
Loading Liquid Fertilizer (Option)............................. 53
Tank Scale ........................................................... 53
Calibration Crank, Bag and Scale................................ 55
Calibration Crank Safety Information ....................... 55
Air System Operation................................................... 58
Air Systems Overview.............................................. 59
Fan Operation .............................................................. 60
Fan Field Operation ............................................. 61
Marker Operation (Option) ........................................... 62
Field Operations........................................................... 64
Final Field Checklists ............................................... 64
Field Operation ............................................................ 65
Parking......................................................................... 66
Storage ........................................................................ 67
Unfolded Storage ..................................................... 67
Adjustments ............................................................... 68
Setting Material Rates.................................................. 69
Monitor Material Configuration ................................. 71
GRAN SEED MONITOR
GRAN FERT MONITOR............................... 71
GRAN SEED CONTROL
GRAN FERT CONTROL .............................. 72
Example Material Library: .................................... 72
Example Non-Preset Material Setup:................... 73
Example Channel Setup: ..................................... 74
Meter Rate Adjustment ............................................ 75
Disable a Seed Meter........................................... 76
Setting Variable Rate Gearbox ............................ 77
Manual Rate Setting............................................. 77
Variable Rate (Servo) Rate Setting...................... 77
Meter Calibration.......................................................... 78
Calibration Crank Revolutions.............................. 80
Variable Rate (Servo) Calibration ............................ 83
Planting Depth Adjustments......................................... 85
Adjusting Tool Bar Height ............................................ 86
Air System Adjustments............................................... 87
Air System Settings.............................................. 87
Fan Speed Suggestions........................................... 87
Adjusting Fan Speed................................................ 88
Fan Speed Tips.................................................... 88
Diverter Vane Adjustments ...................................... 89
Weight Transfer Adjustments....................................... 90

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Weight Transfer Bypass Valve Adjustment.................. 90
Frame-Mounted Coulters ............................................. 94
07 Series Row Unit Adjustments ................................. 96
Row Unit Spring Adjustment .................................... 97
Disc Blade Adjustments ........................................... 97
Adjusting Disc Contact ......................................... 98
Disc Scraper Adjustments........................................ 98
Seed Firmer Adjustments ........................................ 99
Fertilizer Tube Adjustment ..................................... 100
Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) ..................... 100
Marker Adjustments ................................................... 101
Marker Tension Adjustment ................................... 101
Marker Extension Adjustment ................................ 102
Marker Speed ........................................................ 103
Marker Disc Adjustment ......................................... 103
Troubleshooting....................................................... 104
General Troubleshooting ........................................... 104
Lift Lock Troubleshooting........................................... 107
Brake Troubleshooting (Option)................................. 108
Magnehelic®Gauge Troubleshooting .................... 110
Maintenance and Lubrication ................................. 111
Maintenance Lift Lock ................................................ 112
Maintenance Lift Unlock......................................... 112
Hopper Strap Maintenance ........................................ 113
Chain Maintenance .................................................... 113
Fertilizer System Maintenance................................... 114
Liquid Fertilizer Strainer ......................................... 114
Unloading Materials ................................................... 115
Material Clean-Outs ................................................... 116
Problem Clean-Outs .............................................. 117
Hopper Entry.......................................................... 117
Implement Lift Switch Adjustment.............................. 119
Contact Drive Re-Setting ........................................... 120
Hydraulic Maintenance .............................................. 121
Hydraulic Maintenance Safety Information ............ 121
Bleeding Hydraulics ............................................... 121
In-Line Filter ........................................................... 124
Brake Maintenance (Option) ...................................... 125
Brake Line Charge and Bleed................................ 125
Drain Hydraulic Brake Lines............................... 125
Charge and Bleed System ................................. 126
Air Brake Maintenance ...........................................127
Reservoir Draining ..............................................127
Air Brake Filter Cleaning.....................................127
Brake Drum and Liner Maintenance .......................128
Brake Shoe Replacement.......................................129
Brake Drum Maintenance.......................................133
Mounting Wheels....................................................134
Test and Adjust Brakes ..........................................134
Levelling Implement....................................................135
Wing Levelling (Eye Bolts)......................................135
Marker Maintenance (Option).....................................136
Marker Shear Bolt...................................................136
Marker Hydraulic Bleeding .....................................136
Seed Flap Replacement .............................................137
Beacon Maintenance..................................................137
Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance ...................138
Options ......................................................................147
Appendix A - Reference Information ......................151
Specifications and Capacities.....................................151
NTA607 Export Models ..........................................151
NTA2007 North America Models ............................152
Dimensions (Transport) NTA607 Export Model..........153
Tire Inflation Chart ......................................................154
Hydraulic Connectors and Torque..............................154
Fittings Torque Values........................................154
Torque Values Chart ..................................................155
Chain Routing.............................................................156
Hydraulic Diagrams ....................................................160
Fertilizer Plumbing (Option)....................................168
Appendix B - Initial Setup ........................................169
Marker Hose Tips .......................................................169
Console Installation ....................................................169
Monitor Setup Data.....................................................169
Weight Transfer Setup................................................169
Appendix C - Option Installation.............................170
Changing Meter Flutes ...............................................170
Scraper Installation.....................................................171
Warranty .....................................................................172
Index ..........................................................................173

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Equipment Identification
This Operator manual applies to the following Great
Plains pull-type integrated air drill seeders:
See “Specifications and Capacities” on page 151 for
precise swath information.
Refer to Figure 1
For positive equipment identificationa, consult the serial
number plate located on the left front of the cart main
frame, near the left tongue tube flange.
Note: The present manual does not apply to “HD” models
NTA607HD or NTA2007HD. See manual
166-283M for HD drills.
North American Models NTA2007
Models NTA2007 are built to North American regulatory
and highway transport standards.
Refer to Figure 2 (which is NOT from an actual machine)
The serial number plate provides the model number and
serial number specific to your machine.
See “Transporting the Air Drill” on page 41 and
“NTA2007 North America Models” on page 152 for
weights and measurements.
Export Models NTA607
Models NTA607 are built to European highway transport
standards.
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. Update the Record on
the next page upon modifications.
See “Transporting the Air Drill” on page 41 and
“Specifications and Capacities” on page 151 for
additional weights and measurements.
NTA607-3275 6m, 32-row, 19.1cm (7.5in) spacing
NTA607-4006 6m, 40-row, 15.0cm (5.9in) spacing
NTA2007-3275 20ft, 32-row, 7.5in spacing
NTA2007-4006 20ft, 40-row, 6in spacing
a. The present manual does not apply to “HD” models NTA607HD or NTA2007HD. See manual 166-283M for HD drills.
Figure 1
Label/Plate Location
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Figure 2: NTA2007:
Example Serial Number Plate
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Figure 3: NTA607:
Example Machine Label
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Introduction
Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new
product owners. Your 6 Meter No-Till Air Drill has been
designed with care and built by skilled workers using
quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance, and safe
operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory
use from the machine.
Before placing the machine into service for the first time,
read and understand this manual, in particular the
“Important Safety Information”, pages 4 to 23. Have
all operators read this manual before allowing them to
work with the machine.
Description of Unit
The NTA607 or NTA2007 is a pull-type integrated air drill
seeder. The implement folds for narrow 3 m (119 inch)
transport.
A hydraulic fan supplies the material delivery system.
Ground-driven fluted shafts below the hoppers meter the
seed or fertilizer (the materials) into the air flow. Meter
chambers and tower manifolds evenly divide the material
flow, and deliver equal volumes to each opener row.
The cart has single or dual hoppers for separate or
simultaneous delivery of seed and/or granulated dry
fertilizer. A single-hopper configuration may have liquid
fertilizer saddle tanks. Each hopper has an independent
metering system with user-preset infinite ratio
gearboxes. Console-controlled variable rate meter
servos are optional.
The NTA607 or NTA2007 has double-disc Series 07
openers, suitable for conventional till and, minimum-till
conditions. With optional coulters, the drill is suitable for
moderate no-till conditions.
Brakes are standard on model NTA607 and optional on
model NTA2007. Service brakes are operated by air or
hydraulic lines to the tractor.
Hydraulic weight transfer (of cart weight to implement,
and from implement centre section to wings) is standard.
Other options include field markers, tramline kits, high
rate or small seeds flutes, and alternate discs, scrapers
and seed firmers.
Do not modify the drill except as instructed by Great
Plains. Do not use attachments other than as provided
by or authorized by Great Plains.
Intended Usage
Use the NTA607 or NTA2007 to seed and fertilize
production-agriculture crops only.
The intended use requires that safety features are
unimpaired, that machine systems be in proper working
order, and that the material rates have been correctly
configured and verified. Use only Great Plains
authorized replacement parts.
Faults in safety features, including missing or illegible
safety decals, must be remedied prior to machine use.
To keep the machine in proper working order, comply
with operating instructions, perform periodic
maintenance, and repair or replace worn or damaged
parts.
This is a volumetric seeding implement. The provided
seed rate charts (manual 167-085B) are based on
materials which likely vary from yours. Grain size, grain
shape, density, surface texture, foreign matter,
treatments, coatings, humidity, field speed, soil
conditions and normal wear on tires and meters cause
rates to vary from the charts. Calibration is essential for
satisfactory results.
Figure 4
Air Drill
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Using This Manual
Thisamanual will familiarize you with safety, hitching,
operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and
maintenance. Read this manual and follow the
recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient
operation.
The information in this manual is current at printing.
Some parts may change to assure top performance.
Document Family
Definitions
Safety admonishment signal words are described on
page 4.
The following terms are used throughout this manual.
Identifies an Economic (not a Safety) Risk:
NOTICE provides a crucial point of information related to the
current topic. Read and follow the instructions to avoid damage
to equipment and ensure desired field results.
Note: This form sets off useful information related to the
current topic, or forestalls possible
misunderstanding.
Right-hand and left-hand as used in
this manual are determined by facing
the direction the machine will travel
while in use unless otherwise stated.
An orientation rose in some line art
illustrations shows the directions of:
Up, Back, Left, Down, Front, Right.
Owner Assistance
If you need customer service or repair parts, contact a
Great Plains dealer. They have trained personnel, repair
parts and equipment specially designed for Great Plains
products.
Your machine’s parts were specially designed and
should only be replaced with Great Plains parts. Always
use the serial and model number (page 1) when ordering
parts from your Great Plains dealer.
Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisfied with
your new machine. If you do not understand any part of
this manual or are not satisfied with the service received,
please take the following actions.
1. Discuss the matter with your dealership service
manager. Make sure they are aware of any problems
so they can assist you.
2. If you are still unsatisfied, seek out the owner or
general manager of the dealership.
For further assistance contact Great Plains via the Agent
recorded on , page 2 or at:
For U.K. and Europe
SIMBA Great Plains
Woodbridge Road Ind. East
Sleaford
Lincolnshire NG34 7EW England
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: simba.internat[email protected]
For Other Regions
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
PO Box 5060
Salina KS 67402-5060 USA
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
a. If you prefer manuals that are metric only, request copies of manuals 166-372M-ENG (Operator) and 167-085B-ENG (Sowing).
166-372M Owner’s Manual (thisadocument)
167-085B Seed RateaCharts
166-372P Parts Manual
166-263M Variable Rate Kit Installation
113-850M Marker Installation
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Important Safety Information
Look for Safety Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLaindicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken. When you see this
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that
follows it. In addition to design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and
proper training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
Be Aware of Signal Words
Signal words designate a degree or level of hazard
seriousness.
DANGER, and the colour Safety Red, indicate an
imminent hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most
extreme situations, typically for machine components
that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING, and the colour Safety Orange, indicate a
potential hazard which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are
exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION, and the colour Safety Yellowb, indicate a
potential hazard which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared if a fire starts
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital
and fire department near phone.
Be Familiar with Safety Decals
Read and understand “Safety Decals” on page 9,
thoroughly.
Read all instructions noted on the decals.
Keep decals clean. Replace damaged, faded and illegible
decals.
a. Symbols and colours in this manual, and on machine models NTA2007, are based on ANSI standard Z535.
Decals on model NTA607 are based on ISO standard 3864.
b. Graphic (language-free) safety decals, found on models NTA607, are generally on a Safety Yellow background regardless of hazard
severity. Rely on the decal illustrations and manual instructions, and not the colour, to classify the severity of the hazard.

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Wear Protective Equipment
Wear protective clothing and equipment.
Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose-fitting clothing.
Because prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
hearing impairment or hearing loss, wear suitable hearing
protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
Because operating equipment safely requires your full
attention, avoid wearing entertainment headphones while
operating machinery.
Use A Safety Chain
Use a safety chain to help control drawn machinery should
it separate from tractor draw-bar.
Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than
the gross weight of towed machinery.
Attach chain to tractor draw-bar support or other specified
anchor location. Allow only enough slack in chain to permit
turning.
Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken,
stretched or damaged.
Do not use safety chain for towing.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin,
causing serious injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines.
Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when
working with hydraulic systems.
If an accident occurs, seek immediate medical assistance
from a physician familiar with this type of injury.
Minimize Radiation Exposure
The DICKEY-john®RVS III Radar is an intentional
radiator of RF energy. Although its radiated energy level
is far below the limits set by EN 61010-1:1993 A2:1995-
Chapter 12.4, it is advisable not to look directly into the
face of the unit.
The radar must radiate toward the ground and at least 20
cm (8 inches) away from a human during use to comply
with the RF human exposure limits as called out in
FCC 47 CFR Sec.2.1091. DO NOT RE-MOUNT OR
USE THE RADAR IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT
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Handle Chemicals Properly
Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use
can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and
property.
Do not use liquid seed treatments with the NTA607 or
NTA2007.
Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions.
Wear protective clothing.
Handle all chemicals with care.
Avoid inhaling smoke from any type of chemical fire.
Never drain, rinse or wash dispensers within 30m (100 feet)
of a freshwater source, nor at a car wash.
Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by
chemical manufacturer.
Dispose of empty chemical containers properly. Laws
generally require power rinsing or rinsing three times,
followed by perforation of the container to prevent re-use.
Confined Space
With materials loaded, or once used for hazardous
fertilizers, or seeds with hazardous treatments, your
hoppers may become
“permit-required confined spaces”
under applicable statutes, regulations, insurance rules or
business policy. The vent tube structure in the hoppers
has features to assist escape, and is not for routine entry.
A hopper that is full or merely appears full can be an
entrapment hazard. You can sink entirely into the material,
or into an oxygen-deficient void, and suffocate in a matter
of seconds. Bridges and crusts are especially dangerous.
When hazardous fumes are present, you can be quickly
overcome even with the hopper lid open.
Do not enter a hopper for material loading, material
unloading, hopper cleaning or meter maintenance.
Clean hopper by power washing from outside hopper top.
Perform meter maintenance by removing meters from
bottom of empty hopper.
If obstruction removal or repair requires hopper entry, have
the work performed by a team trained in confined space
procedures. See “Hopper Entry” on page 117.