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OPERATOR MANUAL

MODEL PL5200 40’ Stack-Fold Planter

PLANTER

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Intended Usage Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Prohibited Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Machine Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Target Group for Operator Manual . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Training and Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Before Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Read Machine Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Wear Appropriate Clothing and Equipment . . 2

Inspect Machine Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Machine Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Operate Responsibly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Handle Hydraulics with Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Avoid Potential Collision Damage . . . . . . . . . 2

Chemicals and Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operation Noise Hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Machine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Follow Tire Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Prepare for Performing Maintenance . . . . . . . 3

Tire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Machine Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Use Safety Lights and Devices . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Lights and Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Shutdown and Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Dispose of Waste Properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Preparation and Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Preparation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hydraulic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Fan Hydraulic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hitching (3-Point Hitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hitching (2-Point Hitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hitching (3-Point Side-Shift Hitch) . . . . . . . . 16

Lower Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Side-Shift Hitch Lower Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3-Point Hitch Top Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3-Point Side-Shift Hitch Top Link . . . . . . . . . 17

Hitch Tracking Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Height Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Leveling Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Center Frame Leveling Left-to-Right . . . . . . 19

Center Frame Leveling Front-to-Back . . . . . 19

Wing Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Gauge Wheel Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Gauge Wheel Spring Linkage. . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Walkboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Loading Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Bulk Seed Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Row Hoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Seed Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Ezee Glide Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Bayer Fluency Agent Advanced . . . . . . . . . . 22

Speed Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Speed Radar Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Parking Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Rear Parking Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Pre-Start Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Field Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Before Planting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Begin Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

End Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Planter Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Raising and Lowering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Lift Assist Hydraulics (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Raising Planter with Lift Assist . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Lowering Planter with Lift Assist. . . . . . . . . . 28

Folding and Unfolding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Unfolding with 3-Point Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Unfolding with 2-Point Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Folding with 3-Point Hitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Folding with 2-Point Hitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Air System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Dual-Fan Air System Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . 30

Fan Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Fan and Meter Pressurization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Skips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Doubles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Fine Tuning Meter Pressurization. . . . . . . . . 32

Alternate Skips/Double Check . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Planting Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Singulated Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Twin Row to Single Row Conversion . . . . . . . 34

Side-Shift Hitch Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3-Point Side-Shift Hitch Offset . . . . . . . . . . . 34

2-Point Side-Shift Hitch Offset . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Row Unit Lock-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Row Unit Lock-Up (3-Point Hitch) . . . . . . . . 36

Row Unit Lock-Up (2-Point Hitch) . . . . . . . . 36

Disable Seed Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Gauge Wheel Offset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Lift Assist Wheel Offset (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Planting Rate for Ground Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Range Sprockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Transmission Sprockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Planting Rate for Hydraulic Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Planting Rate with IRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Verify Seed Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Seed Meter Setup and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . 42

Seed Meter Rain Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Seed Disk Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Seed Disk Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Seed Inlet Gate Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Disable Seeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Seed Pool Slopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Seed Meter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Seed Meter Hydraulic Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5000 Series Row Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Row Unit Down Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Down-Pressure Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Row Unit Opener Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Setting Planting Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Disk-to-Disk Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Side Gauge Wheel Angle and Clearance. . . 48

Side Gauge Wheel Scraper (Option) . . . . . . . . . 48

Press Wheel Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Press Wheel Down Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Press Wheel Stagger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Press Wheel Centering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Unit Mounted Coulters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Coulter Row Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Seed Firmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Keeton Seed Firmers (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Seed-Lok Firming Wheels (Option) . . . . . . . 51

Seed-Lok Wheels Lock-up (Option) . . . . . . . 52

Row Unit Shut-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Height Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Seed Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Unit Mounted Disk Coulters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Coulter Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Inside Disk Scrapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Side Gauge Wheel Scrapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Press Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Seed Tube Brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Timing Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

In-Cab Console Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Seed Firmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Keeton Seed Firmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Seed-Lok Firming Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Seed Meter Clean-Out Container. . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Seed Meter Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Hydraulic System Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Hydraulic Drive Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Material Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Airbox Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Air System Clean-Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Airbox Residue Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Seed Meter Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Alternate Meter Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Seed Tube Clean-Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Seed Meter Brushes Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Seed Meter Brush Replacement . . . . . . . . . 65

Tufted Brush Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Strip Brush Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Seed Drop Brush Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 66

Knockout Brush Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Seed Disk Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Cleaning and Storing Seed Disks. . . . . . . . . 66

Side Depth Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Disk Spreaders and Scrapers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Seed Flap Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Chain Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Chain Slack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Chain Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Seed Meter Drive Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Grease Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Seed Pool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Seed Pool Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Planter Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Population and Airbox Troubleshooting . . . . . . . 75

Seed Blockage Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Torque Value Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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Tire Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Tire Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Hydraulic Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Fold Hydraulics - Right/Left Wings. . . . . . . . 83

Fan Hydraulics - Bulk Hopper Configuration 84

Fan Hydraulics - Row Hopper Configuration 84

Wing Flex Hydraulics (Optional Configuration) . . 85

Lift Assist Hydraulics (Optional Configuration). . . 86

Hydraulic Drive (Optional Configuration) . . . 87

Chain Routings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Pre-Delivery Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Requirement Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Tools Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Location Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Loose Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Hitching to Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

List Assist Installation (Option). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Lift Assist Wheel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Hydraulic Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Shipping Top Link Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Height Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Install Height Switch Kit (413-063S). . . . . . . 94

Height Switch Electrical Connections. . . . . . 95

Option Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Inside Disk Scraper Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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PL5200 Planter Table of Contents Index Introduction

Introduction

The PL5200 Planter is a stack-fold, semi-mounted

implement for use in conventional till, minimum-till, or

light no-till conditions. Flex and rigid wings

configurations are available.

The PL5200 Planter has 5000 Series, side-depth-

control row-units, and Air-Pro Seed Metering System.

Optional unit-mounted coulters are for light to

moderate no-till conditions only. Twin row

configurations in 38” and 40” row spacing offer an

industry exclusive side-shift quick conversion from

twin row to single row planting operations within an

hour. The planter stack-folds for transport.

Intended Usage Statement

The PL5200 Stack-Fold Planter with standard

equipment and/or authorized attachments and

options is intended to be used as a seeding machine

when operated according to instructions and safety

precautions in this manual, machine decals, or other

information provided with the machine.

Use this planter to seed production-agriculture crops

only. Do not modify the planter for use with

attachments other than Great Plains options and

accessories specified for use with the planter.

Any other use, for example, using the machine as a

grader or cultivator tool, is not permitted. The

manufacturer and dealers are not liable for damage

caused by improper use.

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

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 planter

model and serial number on the inside cover of this

manual for quick reference. The serial number plate

is located on the front face of the left wing rest near

machine center.

 Target Group for Operator Manual

Simplified Illustrations

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, and

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.

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Safety Information

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.

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 secured

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.

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.

Operate within recommended field speeds between 5 and

8 mph (8 and 13 kph). Refer to Material Rate manual for

recommendations based on material type and size.

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.

All hydraulic system repairs are to be completed by a

trained professional who is knowledgeable about how

to safely complete hydraulic system work.

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.

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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.

1. Wear protective clothing.

2. Wash hands and face before eating after working

with chemicals. Shower as soon as application is

completed for the day.

3. Apply only with acceptable wind conditions. Make

sure wind drift of chemicals will not affect any

surrounding land, people, or animals.

4. Dispose of unused chemicals and chemical

waste as specified by the manufacturer. Observe

all the local ordinances and regulations in your

area.

Operation Noise Hazard

1. Use proper ear protection like earmuffs or

earplugs while working.

PTO

1. Wait until all moving components have

completely stopped before adjusting, cleaning, or

servicing any PTO driven equipment.

2. When operating stationary PTO driven

equipment, always apply the parking brake and

place chocks behind wheels.

3. Stay clear of and never step over any rotating

parts.

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 and wings are fully unfolded.

Whenever possible maintenance should be completed

when planter is attached to a suitable tractor.

1. Lower the implement. Put tractor in Park, turn off

engine. To prevent unauthorized starting, remove

key before performing maintenance or service

work.

2. Disconnect electronic console and lighting

harness from the tractor before servicing or

adjusting electrical systems.

3. Before welding, disconnect electronic console and

lighting harness from the tractor. Protect hydraulic

lines. Avoid fumes from heated paint.

4. Check and replace worn brake lines as needed.

5. Remove all tools and unused parts from

implement before operation.

Tire Safety

1. Check tires for cuts, bulges, and correct

pressure. Replace worn or damaged tires.

2. Tire changing can be hazardous and must be

performed by trained personnel using correct

tools and equipment.

3. Tire explosion and/or serious injury can result

from over inflation. Do not exceed tire inflation

pressures.

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4. When removing and installing wheels, use

wheel-handling equipment adequate for weight

involved.

5. Tighten wheel bolts only to the specified torque.

Machine Transport

1. As with transporting any piece of heavy machinery,

comply with all local laws and regulations before and

during transport process.

1. Be advised that this machine does not meet all

local, regional, or national regulations for transport

on a public road. In areas that have national

certification requirements for road transport, it can

be impossible for machine to be approved for such

road transport.

2. Transport only at recommended transport speed

for implement. Further reduce speed when

turning, and make as wide a turn as possible.

Turning tractor too tightly or sudden braking can

cause a towed load to swerve and tip over.

Maximum transport speed is 20 mph (32 kph).

3. Before towing implement on roads, make sure to

empty out all material from the hopper(s).

4. Ensure both of the wing lock pins are installed on

the toolbar couplings.

5. Know transport height and width of implement.

6. Do not tow an implement that, when fully loaded,

weighs more than 1.5 times the weight of towing

vehicle. Never transport a stack-fold planter fully

loaded.

7. Do not engage any hydraulic functions while

machine is in transport.

8. Keep clear of overhead power lines and other

obstructions when transporting.

Use Safety Lights and Devices

Check the safety chain before use. The chain must be

rated high enough to pull the weight of your machine.

However, 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, visible from either end of

the machine, and are in good working condition.

Safety Lights and Devices

Shutdown and Storage

1. Park the tractor and implement on a solid, level

surface where children normally do not play.

2. Leave the planter unfolded for parking and

storage.

3. Put tractor in park or set the parking brake. Turn off

engine and remove switch key to prevent

unauthorized starting.

4. Wait for all components to come to a complete

stop before leaving the operator’s seat.

5. Detach the tractor. Secure the implement using

blocks. Follow instructions for storage any time the

planter is not attached to the tractor.

Dispose of Waste Properly

1. Dispose of waste properly to avoid threatening

the environment and ecology. Potential harmful

waste includes oil, fuel, filters, and batteries.

2. Use a leak-proof container for draining fluids. Do

not use a food or beverage container that may be

mistaken for a consumable product.

3. Do not drain or pour waste onto the ground,

down a drain, or into any water source.

4. Contact your local environmental or recycling center

for the proper way to recycle or dispose of waste.

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Safety Decals

Your planter comes equipped with safety reflectors

and decals in place.

Read and follow decal directions. Keep all safety decals

clean and legible. Replace all damaged, faded, 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 and reflectors.

To install new decals:

Clean the area on which the decal is to be placed.

Peel backing from decal. Press firmly on surface,

being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal.

Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector (with Bulk Hopper)

818-055C

One reflector - Rear, center of planter.

Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector (with Row Hoppers)

818-055C

One reflector - Rear mount on fan.

Red Reflector (with Bulk Hopper)

838-266C

Four reflectors - One reflector above daytime

reflector, on the face of each toolbar end. One

reflector on the rear face of wing toolbars.

TP-71831

TP-75099

TP-71831

TP-71830

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Red Reflector (with Row Hoppers)

838-266C

Four reflectors - One reflector above daytime

reflector, on row units 1, 4, 9, and 12.

Red Reflector (with Lift Assist)

838-266C

Two additional reflectors - One reflector above

daytime reflector on each lift assist assembly.

Daytime Reflector (with Bulk Hopper)

838-267C

Four reflectors - One reflector below Amber Reflector,

on the face of each toolbar end. One reflector on the

rear face of wing toolbars.

Daytime Reflector (with Row Hoppers)

838-267C

Four reflectors - One reflector below red reflector, on

row units 1, 4, 9, and 12.

TP-71260

TP-71831

TP-71904

TP-71260

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Daytime Reflector (with Lift Assist)

838-267C

Two additional reflectors - One reflector below red

reflector, on each rear wheel caster.

Amber Reflector

838-265C

Four reflectors - One reflector on each parking stand

on front toolbar. One reflector below Amber Reflector,

on the face of each toolbar end.

Amber Reflector (with Lift Assist)

838-265C

Four additional reflectors - One on each side of rear

wheel casters.

Moving Chains Hazard

818-860C

Two decals - One decal on face of each wing.

TP-71831

TP-71830

TP-71904

TP-71831

TP-71904

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High Pressure Fluid Hazard (with Lift Assist)

818-437C

Two decals - One decal on the right-side of each lift

assist mount.

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