GREAT PLAINS 3N-4010P User manual

Manufacturing, Inc.
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Operator Manual
3N-4010P, 3N-4010HDP, 3N-4020P and 3N-4025P
2014+
3-Section 40-Foot No-Till Precision 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!
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information.................................................1
Safety Decals ....................................................................6
Introduction...........................................................................11
Document Family.............................................................11
Description of Unit ...........................................................11
Models Covered by this Manual ...............................11
Intended Usage ........................................................12
Using This Manual...........................................................12
Definitions.................................................................12
Owner Assistance............................................................12
Preparation and Setup .........................................................13
Pre-Setup Checklist.........................................................13
Hitching............................................................................13
Make Electrical Connections ....................................13
Make Hydraulic Connections....................................14
Hydraulic Circuit Connections ..................................14
Electrical Hookup.............................................................16
Initial Setup......................................................................17
Initial Tractor Setup ..................................................17
Drill Setup Checks....................................................20
Drill Option Setup .....................................................20
Install Weight Brackets (Option)...............................21
Operating Instructions .........................................................24
Pre-Start Checklist...........................................................24
Lift / Lower .......................................................................25
Opener Operation Lowered......................................25
Rephasing Lift System .............................................25
Lift Cylinder Lock-Up ................................................26
Folding the Drill................................................................26
Unfolding the Drill ............................................................27
Transport .........................................................................28
Pre-Transport Checklist............................................29
Typical Drill Weights.................................................30
Loading Seed ..................................................................31
Seed Lubricants...............................................................32
Planting............................................................................33
Seed Rate ................................................................33
Seeding Depth..........................................................33
Point Row Switches.........................................................34
Point Row CAL Mode ...............................................34
Field Operations ..............................................................35
Final Field Checklist .................................................35
Planting Sequence ...................................................35
Marker Operation (Option)...............................................36
Parking ............................................................................37
Storage............................................................................37
Hydraulic Drive Operation ...................................................38
Drive Operational Requirements .....................................38
Hydraulic System: ....................................................38
Electrical System:.....................................................38
Tractor Hookup................................................................38
Hydraulics: ...............................................................38
Electrical:..................................................................38
Controller Menu...............................................................39
Console Functions...........................................................40
Basic Operation...............................................................40
Power Up .................................................................40
Seed Rate ................................................................40
Power Off .................................................................40
Hydraulic Drive Field Operations.....................................41
Seed Rate Calibration .....................................................42
Seed Rate Calibration Steps....................................42
Speed Calibration............................................................53
Varying Rates with Pre-set Function ...............................56
GPS-Based Planting .......................................................57
FarmWorks SiteMate ...............................................57
GP Precision Population Settings ............................58
Ag Leader PF3000 ...................................................59
Seeding Charts................................................................61
Adjustments..........................................................................71
Planting Depth.................................................................71
Frame Level ....................................................................72
Frame Height...................................................................72
Frame Height without Frame-Mounted Coulters .............72
Frame-Mounted Coulters ................................................75
Frame Height - Frame Mounted Coulters ................75
Individual Frame-Mounted Coulter Depth ................77
Frame-Mounted Coulter Force.................................78
Row Unit Shut-Off ...........................................................79
Seed Meter Setup and Adjustment ..........................79
Finger Meter Inserts .................................................84
Finger Meter Sprocket Indexing (Stagger) ......................85
Sprocket Indexing Charts.........................................86
Indexing Fine Adjustment.........................................87
10 and 20 Series Meter Wheel Replacement ..........89
Unit-Mount Cleaner Adjustments .............................90
Implement Lift Switch Adjustment ...................................91
Frame Weight..................................................................93
Available Down Force ..............................................93
Marker Adjustments ........................................................94

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Marker Disk Adjustment ...........................................94
10P Series Row Unit Adjustments...................................95
10P Series Row Unit Down Pressure.......................96
10 Series Disk Blade Adjustments ...........................97
10 Series Seed Firmer Adjustments.........................98
10 Series Opener Depth...........................................99
10HD Series Row Unit Adjustments..............................100
Unit-Mounted Coulter Adjustments ........................101
10HD Row Unit Down Pressure .............................103
Row Unit Down Pressure .......................................104
10HD Disk Blade Adjustments ...............................105
10HD Seed Firmer Adjustments.............................106
10HD Press Wheel Adjustments............................107
20P Series Row-Unit Adjustments ................................109
20P Series Row-Unit Down Pressure ....................110
20P Series Row-Unit Planting Depth .....................110
20P Series Disk Blade Adjustments.......................111
Side Gauge Wheel Adjustments ............................111
20P Series Seed Firmer Adjustments ....................113
20P Series Press Wheel Adjustments....................114
25 Series Row-Unit Adjustments...................................115
25 Series Row Unit Down-Pressure.......................116
Row Unit Shut Off...................................................118
25 Series Opener Depth.........................................119
25 Series Disk Blade Adjustments .........................119
25 Series Side Gauge Wheel Scrapers..................120
25 Series Seed Firmer Adjustments.......................121
25 Series Seed-Lok®Lock-Up ...............................121
25 Series Press Wheel Adjustments ......................122
Troubleshooting .................................................................124
General Drill Troubleshooting........................................124
Point Row Troubleshooting ...........................................129
Hydraulic Drive Troubleshooting ...................................130
Calibration Troubleshooting: ..................................131
Hydraulic Drive Troubleshooting Flow Chart .................133
Hydraulic Drive Electronics Troubleshooting.................134
GPS Troubleshooting ....................................................135
Maintenance and Lubrication............................................137
Welding .........................................................................137
Cleaning Out Meters .....................................................138
10 and 20 Series Meter Slide Maintenance ..................140
Frame Alignment and Level ..........................................142
Tongue Spacer Block ....................................................144
Bleeding Hydraulics.......................................................145
Bleeding Lift Hydraulics..........................................145
Bleeding Fold Hydraulics .......................................146
Marker Maintenance......................................................147
Bleeding Markers ...................................................147
Marker Speed.........................................................147
Marker Shear Bolt Replacement ............................148
Marker Chain Length..............................................149
Electric Clutch Lockup...................................................149
Hydraulic Drive Maintenance ........................................150
To change the element: .........................................150
Row Unit Maintenance ..................................................151
Seed Flap Replacement (s/n 1054PP+) ................151
Seed Flap Replacement (s/n 1053PP-) .................151
10HD Opener Maintenance ...................................152
20 Series Opener Maintenance .............................152
Lubrication.....................................................................154
Options ................................................................................160
Appendix .............................................................................170
Specifications and Capacities .......................................170
3N-4010P Specifications and Capacities ...............170
3N-4010HDP Specifications and Capacities..........171
3N-4020P Specifications and Capacities ...............172
3N-4025P Specifications and Capacities ...............173
Tire Inflation Chart.........................................................174
Torque Values Chart .....................................................175
Row Spacing Data.........................................................176
Hydraulic Diagram.........................................................179
Sprocket Indexing Charts (Metric).................................180
Warranty ..............................................................................181

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Important Safety Information
Look for Safety Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates 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 indicates an imminently hazardous situation
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 indicates a potentially hazardous situation
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 indicates a potentially hazardous situation
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 6,
thoroughly.
Read all instructions noted on the decals.
Keep decals clean. Replace damaged, faded and illegible
decals.
000
112
911
999