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OPERATOR MANUAL
MODELS 3P500, 3P500V and 3P600
3-Point 5-Foot and 6-Foot Drills

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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Safety Reflectors and Decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Reflector: Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV). . . . . . 6
Reflector: Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV). . . . . . 6
Reflectors: Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Reflectors: Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Reflectors: Amber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Reflectors: Amber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Danger: Hitch Crush. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Danger: Possible Chemical Hazard (Option) . 8
Warning: Falling Hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warning: Moving Parts (standard) . . . . . . . . . 8
Warning: Moving Parts (Option). . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warning: Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Caution: General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Caution: Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparation and Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pre-Setup Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hitching Tractor to Drill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electrical Connection (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Height and Leveling the Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pre-Start Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Use an Adequate Tractor (3-Point). . . . . . . . 12
Acremeter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Acremeter Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transport Cautiously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Main Seed Box Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Loading Small Seeds Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Field Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting 3-Point Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
00 Series Row Unit Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Opener Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Disc Blade Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Disc Scraper Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Seed Firmer Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Small Seeds Tube Adjustment (Option) . . . . 25
Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) . . . . . . 26
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Seed Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Seed Flap Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chain Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Gearbox Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 30
Small Seeds Shaft Bearings (Option). . . . . . 30
Seed Cup Drive Shaft Sprocket . . . . . . . . . . 30
Drive Chains (Model: 3P500 or 3P600) . . . . 30
Drive Chains (Model: 3P500V) . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Wheel Bearings 2 races total . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Calibration Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Carbide Disc Scraper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Main Seed Box Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Agitator (Main Seed). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Seed Tube Plug (Main Seeds) . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Press Wheel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Small Seeds Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Small Seeds Tube Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Small Seeds Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Seed Firmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Keeton®Seed Firmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Seed-Lok®Seed Firmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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3P500V Walkboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Appendix A - Reference Information . . . . . . . 39
Specifications and Capacities: . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3P500 and 3P600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Specifications and Capacities: . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3P500V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Tire Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Drive System Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3P500 and 3P600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3P500V Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Appendix B - Pre-Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Tools Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Pre-Assembly Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Unloading Location Requirements . . . . . . . . 45
Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Attach Meter Hoses at Rows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Install SMV Reflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Model 3P500, 3P600 (and 3P500V with Walk-
board Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Standard Model 3P500V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Appendix C - Accessory Installation . . . . . . . 49
Carbide Disc Scraper Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Walkboard Installation (3P500V) . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Introduction
Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new
product owners. Your product 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.
Description of Unit
The 3P500, 3P500V and 3P600 are 3-point seeding
implements. The implement name has straight arm,
double disc 00 Series openers. The opener discs make a
seed bed, and seed tubes mounted between the discs
place seed in the furrow. Press wheels following the
opener discs close the furrow and gauge opener seeding
depth. A T-handle on the opener body makes seeding
depth adjustments.
The metering system is driven from the gauge wheel.
Seeding rates are set by rate adjustment handles and a
Drive Type gearbox for the main seed box.
Intended Usage
Use this implement to seed production-agriculture crops
in conventional or minimum tillage applications.
Models Covered
This manual applies to Great Plains implement name
models:
Standard implement names have a Main Seed box.
Small Seeds capability may be added to Models 3P500
or 3P600.
The Model 3P500V (Vineyard) is a low-profile version of
the 3P500.
Document Family
3P500-0775 7-Row 7.5 in. (19.1 cm)
3P500-0906 9-Row 6 in. (15.2 cm)
3P500V-0775 7-Row 7.5 in. (19.1 cm)
3P500V-0872 8-Row 7.25 in. (18.4 cm)
3P500V-0906 9-Row 6 in. (15.2 cm)
3P600-0975 9-Row 7.5 in. (19.1 cm)
3P600-1106 11-Row 6 in. (15.2 cm)
118-794M Operator Manual (this document)
118-794P Parts Manual
118-794B Seed Rate Manual
152-355M Electronic Acremeter Manual
3P500 Compact Drill
3P500V Compact Drill 68359E

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Using This Manual
This manual familiarizes you with safety, assembly,
operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and
maintenance. Read this manual and follow the
recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient
operation.
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.
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.
The information in this manual is current at printing.
Some parts may change to assure top performance.
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 when
ordering parts from your Great Plains dealer. The
serial-number plate is located on the upper front
frame tube, left of center.
Record your implement name model and serial
number here for quick reference:
Model Number:__________________________
Serial Number: __________________________
Further Assistance
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. and your Great
Plains dealer want you to be satisfied with your new
product. If for any reason you do not understand any
part of this manual or are otherwise dissatisfied,
please take the following actions first:
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.
If your dealer is unable to resolve the problem or the
issue is parts related, please contact:
Great Plains Service Department
1525 E. North St.
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
Or go to www.greatplainsag.com and follow the
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our service department.
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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.

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Machine Maintenance
Follow Tire Recommendations
Consult the tire manufacturer’s recommendations for
maintenance and replacement of your machine’s
tires. Only use prescribed tire sizes with correct
ratings and tire pressure.
Replacing tires is potentially hazardous. Have a
trained professional change the machine’s tires with
the proper tools and equipment.
Avoid over inflation of tires and over torquing wheel
bolts. Review the machine specifications and tire
information in this manual first before doing any work
on the tires of your machine.
Prepare for Performing Maintenance
Understand procedure before performing any work.
Always use proper tools and equipment.
Only work on or around the machine if frame is
lowered, or raised with the cylinder locks in place.
Lower the implement. Put tractor in Park, turn off engine.
To prevent unauthorized starting, remove key before
performing maintenance or service work.
If work must be performed with wings raised, set the
wing tilt locks to the road position.
Disconnect electronic monitor and lighting harness
from the tractor before servicing or adjusting
electrical systems.
Check and replace worn brake lines as needed.
Remove all tools and unused parts from implement
before operation.
PTO
Wait until all moving components have completely
stopped before adjusting, cleaning, or servicing any
PTO driven equipment.
When operating stationary PTO driven equipment,
always apply the parking brake and place chocks
behind wheels.
Stay clear of and never step over any rotating parts.
Machine Transport
This machine does not meet all local, regional, or
national regulations for transport on a public road.
Know and comply with your local laws and regulations
before transporting your machine.
Transport only at recommended transport speed.
Further reduce speed when turning.
Before towing implement on roads, empty out all
material from hoppers or boxes. Implement should
never weigh more than 1.5 times the weight of towing
vehicle.
Know transport height and width of implement to
avoid collision.
Do not engage any hydraulic functions while machine
is in transport.
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Inspect safety chain and chain load rating before use
with machine. Never use the safety chain for towing.
Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken,
stretched, or otherwise damaged.
Always use safety lights and devices when
transporting and operating the machine. If equipped,
use flashing warning lights and turn signals whenever
driving on public roads.
Regularly inspect safety lights, signs, and devices to
ensure that they are clean and visible from either end
of the machine.
Shutdown and Storage
Park the tractor and implement on a solid, level
surface devoid of bystanders.
Fold and tilt wings up.
Put tractor in park or set the parking brake. Turn off
engine and remove key from ignition.
Turn lockout valve and wing lock levers to locked
position to prevent the wings from lowering.
Detach the tractor. Secure the implement using blocks.

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Safety Decals
Safety Reflectors and Decals
Your implement comes equipped with all lights,
safety reflectors and decals in place. They were
designed to help you safely operate your implement.
Read and follow decal directions.
Keep lights in operating condition.
Keep all safety decals clean and legible.
Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new
decals from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this
section for proper decal placement.
When ordering new parts or components, also
request corresponding safety decals.
To install new decals:
1. Clean the area on which the decal is to be
placed.
2. Peel backing from decal. Press firmly on surface,
being careful not to cause air bubbles under
decal.
Reflector: Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV)
Models 3P500 and 3P600
At center of walkboard; 1 total
See transport topic on page 12.
Reflector: Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV)
Model 3P500V
At center of walkboard; 1 total
See transport topic on page 12.
Reflectors: Red
838-266C
Models 3P500 and 3P600 (standard)
Model 3P500V (Option)
On rear face of walkboard, left and right ends;
2 total
See transport topic on page 12.
818-055C
18490
818-055C
32717
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Reflectors: Red
838-266C
Model 3P500V (Standard)
On bracket at rear of seed box, left and right ends;
2 total
See transport topic on page 12.
Reflectors: Amber
838-265C
Models 3P500 and 3P600
On outside face of side frames, at rear; on front face
of upper front tool bar, left end; and on bracket on
upper front tool bar, right end;
4 total
See transport topic on page 12.
Reflectors: Amber
838-265C
Model 3P500V
On outside face of side frames, at rear; on front face
of upper front tool bar, left end; and on bracket on
upper front tool bar, right end;
4 total
See transport topic on page 12.
Danger: Hitch Crush
All Models
Front face, top front tool bar, right of center;
2 total
68359B
68361A
818-590C
68359A
68361A
DANGER
818-590C
Keep others away.
CRUSHING HAZARD
Do not stand between implement and moving tractor.
To prevent serious injurt or death:

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Danger: Possible Chemical Hazard (Option)
(with Small Seeds Option only) Under lid;
1 total
Warning: Falling Hazard
Models 3P500 and 3P600 (standard)
Model 3P500V (Option)
On side frames at walkboard ends;
2 total
See “Falling Hazard:” on page 17.
Warning: Moving Parts (standard)
All Models
On front face, upper front frame tube, below
gearbox;
1 total
Warning: Moving Parts (Option)
(with Small Seeds Option only)
On front face, upper front frame tube, below
gearbox;
1 total
838-467C
838-102C
32696
68361A
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Watch your step when climbing ladder or
walking on walkboard.
838-102C
818-860C
818-860C
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Warning: Speed
All Models
On front face, upper front frame tube, right of center;
1 total
See transport topic on page 12.
Caution: General
All Models
On front face, upper front frame tube, right of center;
1 total
See “Safety Information” on page 3.
Caution: Tire Pressure
All Models
On each side of wheel; 2 total
See “Safety Information” on page 3.
818-337C
818-719C
68361A
WARNING
EXCESSIVE SPEED
HAZARD
To Prevent Serious Injury or Death:
Do NOT exceed 20 mph maximum
transport speed. Loss of vehicle
control and/or machine damage
can result.
818-337C Rev. B
68361A
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
To prevent injury or death:
Read and understand Operator’s Manual before using.
Lower implement, stop tractor engine, set park brake and remove ignition
Do now allow riders.
Keep others away during operation.
Safely support and secure implement before repairs are made.
key before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
CAUTION
818-719C
858-668C
68361A
50
85
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Preparation and Setup
This section helps you prepare your tractor and
implement name for use. Before using the implement
name in the field, you must hitch the implement
name to a suitable tractor and also setup the
implement name.
Pre-Setup Checklist
1. Verify that dealer pre-delivery is complete
(page 45) and optional accessories are installed
(page 49).
2. Read and understand “Safety Information” on
page 3.
3. Check that all working parts are moving freely,
bolts are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
4. Check that all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated. See “Lubrication and Scheduled
Maintenance” on page 30.
5. Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly located and legible. Replace if
damaged. See “Safety Decals” on page 6.
6. Inflate tires and tighten wheel bolts as at “Tire
Pressures” on page 40.
Hitching Tractor to Drill
Crushing Hazard:
You may be severely injured or killed by
being crushed between the tractor and
product. Do not stand or place any part of
your body between product and moving
tractor. Stop tractor engine and set park
brake before installing the hitch pin.
Certain Machine Damage:
Remove tractor draw bar before hitching.
The product drive wheel will be damaged if
drawbar is not removed.
1. Raise or lower tractor 3-point arms as needed
and pin lower arms to product.
2. Pin upper arm to product.
3. Slowly raise product. Watch for cab interference.
4. Adjust top 3-point link so the top edge of product
box is parallel with the ground when drilling.
NOTE:
Do not use link to adjust opener depth. For opener
adjustments, refer to “Opener Depth (Press Wheel
Height)” on page 26. Set your tractor 3-point draft
control to Float position for planting.
DANGER
818-590C
Keep others away.
CRUSHING HAZARD
Do not stand between implement and moving tractor.
To prevent serious injurt or death:
Equipment Damage Risk:
Due to interference with the gauge wheel
assembly, product models 3P500, 3P500V
and 3P600 are not compatible with
Great Plains accessory hitches CPH, PFH
and SSH, nor with the Great Plains hitch
set-back kit.
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Electrical Connection (Option)
5. Plug implement name electrical lead into tractor
seven-pin connector. If your tractor is not
equipped with an SAE-J560B seven-pin
connector, contact your dealer for installation.
Height and Leveling the Drill
Refer to “Adjusting 3-Point Height” on page 20
1. Initially adjust product so opener tool bar runs
18 in. (45.7 cm) above ground when product is
lowered in the field.
2. The drive wheel should be in the fourth mounting
hole from the top (factory setting).
Note: The drive may need to be adjusted due to
ground conditions.
3. Level the product frame with the top 3-point link.
4. When drill is level, the gap between the
spring-rod casting and the cross bolt will be
about 2 inches. This is a general dimension that
will vary with the amount of down pressure
required for your planting conditions.
Lighting Connector 26467
Initial Field Height 18545
18
18 in. (45.7 cm)
Initial Spring Rod Reveal 10548
2 in.
5.08 cm
2.0 in.
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Operation
This section covers general operating procedures.
Experience, machine familiarity and the following
information will lead to efficient operation and good
working habits. Always operate farm machinery with
safety in mind.
Pre-Start Checklist
1. Carefully read “Safety Symbols and Signal
Words” on page 3.
2. Lubricate product per “Lubrication and
Scheduled Maintenance” on page 30.
3. Check all tires for proper inflation. See “Tire
Pressures” on page 40.
4. Check all bolts, pins and fasteners. See “Torque
Values Chart” on page 41.
5. Check product for worn or damaged parts.
Repair or replace faulty parts before going to the
field.
6. Rotate both drive wheel to verify that the drive
and meters are working properly and free from
foreign material.
Falling Hazard:
Watch your step when walking on product
steps and walkboard. Falling from product
could cause severe injury or death.
Transporting
Use an Adequate Tractor (3-Point)
Loss of Control Hazard:
Insufficient weight on tractor steering tires
can dangerously reduce steering authority,
particularly during acceleration and
ascending hills. You can lose directional
control entirely, which could result in a
major accident, serious injury, or death.
Adding too much ballast could lead to
brake or other mechanical failures, tire
failures and loss of control.
Ensure that the tractor is rated for, and
correctly ballasted for the implement name’s 3-point
loading. Check that implement name plus ballast does
not exceed the tractor’s capability.
Avoid transport with material loaded in boxes.
The total product weight and center of gravity vary
with product configuration and material load. See
tables below.
WARNING:
Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
To prevent injury or death:
Read and understand Operator’s Manual before using.
Lower implement, stop tractor engine, set park brake and remove ignition
Do now allow riders.
Keep others away during operation.
Safely support and secure implement before repairs are made.
key before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
CAUTION
818-719C
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Watch your step when climbing ladder or
walking on walkboard.
838-102C
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3P500 Example Weights
3P500V Example Weights
3P600 Example Weights
3P500 Configuration
7-Row 7.5 inch (19.1 cm) 9-Row 6 inch (15.2 cm)
Standard Drill (Main Seed Only), Empty 1100 lbs. (500 kg) 1300 lbs. (590 kg)
Standard Drill with Main Seed Loaded 1700 lbs. (770 kg) 1900 lbs. (860 kg)
Drill with Small Seeds option, Empty 1170 lbs. (530 kg) 1370 lbs. (620 kg)
Drill with Main and Small Seeds Loaded 1840 lbs. (840 kg) 2040 lbs. (930 kg)
32807D
3P500V Configuration
9-Row 6 in.
(19.1 cm) (18.4 cm) (15.2 cm)
Standard Drill (Main Seed Only), Empty 1100 lbs. (500 kg) 1200 lbs. (540 kg) 1300 lbs. (590 kg)
Standard Drill with Main Seed Loaded 1700 lbs. (270 kg) 1800 lbs. (270 kg) 1900 lbs. (270 kg)
32807E
7-Row 7½ in. 8-Row 7¼ in.
3P600 Configuration
9-Row 7.5 inch (19.1 cm) 11-Row 6 inch (15.2 cm)
Standard Drill (Main Seed Only), Empty 1380 lbs. (630 kg) 1500 lbs. (680 kg)
Standard Drill with Main Seed Loaded 2100 lbs. (950 kg) 2220 lbs. (1010 kg)
Drill with Small Seeds option, Empty 1470 lbs. (670 kg) 1590 lbs. (720 kg)
Drill with Main and Small Seeds Loaded 2270 lbs. (1030 kg) 2390 lbs. (1090 kg)
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Acremeter Operation
A battery-operated electronic acremeter is supplied
with the product. The display module for the system
is normally on the front face of the main toolbar near
the left gauge wheel.
The acremeter calculates and displays the field
acres and total acres accumulated.
The meter counts rotations of the main ground drive
shaft before the clutch. The meter tallies all
movements with the drill unfolded, whether planting
or not.
There are three buttons on the face of the acremeter:
Select - Navigates to the next screen. If the
current screen has any settings, pressing
the Select button will also save the current
screen’s settings.
Pressing Select while the screen is inactive will
activate display mode starting on screen A1.
Up Arrow - Increments current value. If the
current screen only displays a reading, then
arrow buttons can be used to reset current
reading or for navigation.
Down Arrow - Decrements current value.
If the current screen only displays a reading,
then arrow buttons can be used to reset
current reading or for navigation.
Operating Instructions
The electronic acremeter operates in two modes:
sleep and entry. In sleep mode, the display is blank,
and the counter is accumulating acres. Sleep mode
will be entered if a button is not pressed for 20
seconds. In entry mode, the display is on, and the
operator can enter values.
To access entry mode, press and hold the SELECT
button, the acre counter will cycle through the
functions that it can perform. The available screens,
in order, are:
Field Acre Count
Total Acre Count
Battery Life
Password
Pulses per 400ft
Swath Width
Calibration
Units of Measurement
Sensor Count
Change Password
Acremeter Console 80377