GREAT PLAINS Yield-Pro PL5800 User manual

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OPERATOR MANUAL
MODEL PL5800
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Handling and Disposing of Chemicals . . . . . . 4
Operation Noise Hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
High Pressure Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Lights and Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Shutdown and Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Proper Waste Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparation and Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pre-Planting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Monitor Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hitch Planter to Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hydraulic Hose Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hitching with 2-Point Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hitching with Hydraulic Hitch (Option) . . . . . 12
Planter Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Speed Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Speed Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Wing Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Row-Pro Set-Up (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Marker Setup (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Marker Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Pre-Start Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Field Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Before Planting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Begin Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
End Planting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Transport Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Raising and Lowering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lowering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rephase Lift System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Unfolding and Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Unfolding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Material Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Auxiliary Hydraulics (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Air System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Twin Fan Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fan Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fertilizer (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ground Drive Pump (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Hydraulic Pump (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
AccuShot Fertilizer System (Option) . . . . . . 26
Electric Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Electric Clutch Lockup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Swath Command Clutch (Option). . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Hydraulic Drive (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Markers (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Row-Pro (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Air Compressor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Air Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Air Tank Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Setting the Planting Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ground Drive Planting Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Drive Speed Range Sprockets . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Transmission Sprockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Contact Drive Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fan and Meter Pressurization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Skips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Doubles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Fine Tuning Meter Pressurization. . . . . . . . . 34
Alternate Skips/Double Check . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Planting Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Singulated Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Fertilizer Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Fertilizer Ground Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Fertilizer Ground Drive Lock-up . . . . . . . . . . 36
Fertilizer Hydraulic Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Height Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Frame Mounted Row Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Terra-Tine Row Cleaner Adjustment . . . . . . 36
Frame Mounted Coulters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Vantage I Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5000 Series Row Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Row Unit Down Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Down-Pressure Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Row Unit Opener Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setting Planting Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Disk-to-Disk Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Gauge Wheel/Disk Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Side Gauge Wheel Scraper (Option) . . . . . . . . . 41
Press Wheel Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Press Wheel Down Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Press Wheel Stagger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Press Wheel Centering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Seed Meter Setup and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 43
Seed Metering Rain Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Seed Inlet Gate Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Seed Pool Slopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Seed Meter Re-fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Seed Disk Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Seed Disk Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Row Shut-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Unit Mount Row Cleaners (Option) . . . . . . . . . . 47
Unit Mounted Coulters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Coulter Row Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Seed Firmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Keeton Seed Firmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Seed-Lok Firming Wheels (Option) . . . . . . . 50
Markers (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Marker Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Marker Disk Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Maintenance Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Material Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Airbox Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Air System Clean-Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Airbox Residue Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Seed Meter Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Alternate Meter Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Seed Tube Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Seed Meter Brushes Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . 56
Seed Meter Brush Replacement . . . . . . . . . 57
Tufted Brush Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Strip Brush Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Seed Drop Brush Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 58
Knockout Brush Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Seed Disk Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Cleaning and Storing Seed Disks. . . . . . . . . 58
Bleeding the Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
JIC Torque Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Lift Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Fold Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Marker Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Chain Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Row Unit Side Gauge Wheels Maintenance . . . 60
Disk Spreaders and Scrapers Maintenance. . . . 61
Marker Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Marker Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Hydraulic Drive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Fertilizer System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Liquid Fertilizer Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Seed Flap Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Grease Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Seed Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Ezee Glide Plus Talc and Graphite Mix . . . . 67
Bayer Seed Fluency Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Hydraulic Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
PTO Pump Kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Swath Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Hydraulic Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
150 Bushel Seed Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Fertilizer System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Fertilizer Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
VisaGageII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Fertilizer Orifice Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
VeriFlow Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Fertilizer Section Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Fertilizer Ground Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Fertilizer Hydraulic Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Fertilizer Dribblers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Seed Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Auxiliary Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Frame Mounted Row Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Under Frame Attachment Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Terra-Tines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Frame Mounted Coulter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Unit Mount Row Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Unit Mounted Row Cleaners. . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Unit Mounted Disk Coulters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Coulter Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Row Unit Press Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Inside Disk Scrapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Gauge Wheel Scrapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Seed-Lok Firming Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Keeton Seed Firmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Seed Meter Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Seed Meter Clean-Out Container. . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Seed Tube Brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Timing Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Seed Pool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Seed Pool Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Seed Population Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Seed Population Too Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Seed Population Too High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Seed Delivery Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Planter Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Row-Pro Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Torque Value Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Tire Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Tire Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Pre-Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Requirements for Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Unloading the Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Remove Shipping Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Press Wheel Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Marker Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Option Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Scraper Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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PL5800 Planter Table of Contents Index Introduction
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Introduction
The planter model PL5800 is a pull-type planting
implement for use in conventional till, minimum-till, or
light no-till conditions.
The 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. The planter folds for transport.
Intended Usage Statement
The PL5800 Planter with standard equipment and/or
authorized attachments and options is intended to be
used as a seeding/fertilizing 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 and fertilize 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.
 Target Group for Operator Manual
Simplified Illustrations
Illustrations of the machine in the operator manual
are shown without protective equipment - or with
the protective equipment open - for better
understanding. Be sure to observe the safety
information and follow the handling instructions in
the operator manual. Serious or fatal injury may be
caused as a result.
This operator manual is aimed at trained agriculturists
and persons who are otherwise qualified for agricultural
activities and have received instruction in working with
this machine.
For your safety - You must familiarize yourself with
the contents of this operator manual before
assembly or initial operation of the machine. In this
way, you will achieve optimum work results and
operational safety. The operator manual forms an
integral part of the machine and must always be kept
at hand. This will ensure that you:
avoid accidents,
comply with warranty conditions, 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
68194
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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
1. Read this manual in its entirety before attempting
to start and operate the machine.
2. Only use operators that are thoroughly trained by
the owner or trained by someone with the
owner’s consent. The operator must be familiar
with all functions of the tractor and attachments,
and be able to handle emergencies quickly.
3. Maintain attention on operation at all times. Do
not operate if using a smart phone, tablet, or
similar electronic device, and never operate
machine while impaired by alcohol, medication,
any controlled substance, or while fatigued.
4. Do not ever allow passengers to ride the
machine at any time, for any reason.
5. Before operation, make sure that all tractor cab
levers are in their neutral positions and that the
parking brake is engaged.
6. Check brakes, link pins, and other mechanical
parts for wear before using machine.
7. Never wear loose or bulky clothing around
machine. Use additional safety equipment, such
as hard hats, eye and ear protection, safety
boots, etc., as needed.
8. Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized
modification can result in unsafe conditions that
lead to machine damage or personal injury.
Operation
1. Always stop the tractor, put in Park and turn off
engine before leaving the cab. Dismounting from
a moving tractor can cause serious injury or
death.
2. Consider turning radius of tractor and implement
in the field. Turning tractor too tight can cause
hitched implement to ride up on wheels which can
result in injury or equipment damage.
3. Pull machine only from the hitch at the end of the
tongue. Never pull from jack stand, safety chain,
or any point other than the hitch.
4. Never leave the tractor cab unattended while the
implement is running. Remove key and turn off
tractor before exiting the tractor cab.
5. Watch your surroundings at all times. Do not
operate with bystanders nearby, and avoid
contacting overhead obstructions.
6. Check that all guards and shields are
undamaged, installed, and secure before
operating implement.
7. Keep children out of the work area. Do not
operate or turn on machine while children are in
the area.
8. 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.
9. Never stand between tractor and implement
unless parking brake is applied.
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Handling and Disposing of Chemicals
Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper
use can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil
and property.
1. Read chemical manufacturer’s instructions
carefully, and then take appropriate precautions
before use.
2. Wear protective clothing.
3. Wash hands and face before eating after working
with chemicals. Shower as soon as application is
completed for the day.
4. Apply only with acceptable wind conditions. Make
sure wind drift of chemicals will not affect any
surrounding land, people or animals.
5. 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 hearing 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. Before installing or using PTO driven equipment,
read the tractor manual and review the safety
labels attached to the equipment.
3. When operating stationary PTO driven
equipment, always apply the parking brake and
place chocks behind wheels.
4. Stay clear of and never step over any rotating
parts.
Maintenance
1. Understand procedure before doing work. Use
proper tools and equipment.
2. Work in a clean, dry area.
3. Lower the implement. Put tractor in Park, turn off
engine. To prevent unauthorized starting, remove
key before performing maintenance or service
work.
4. If work must be performed with wings raised, set
the wing tilt locks to the road position.
5. Make sure all moving parts have stopped and all
system pressure is relieved.
6. Relieve hydraulic pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or performing any work on the
system.
7. Do not work underneath any hydraulically
supported components. Hydraulics can settle,
leak, or be accidentally lowered. If working
underneath hydraulically supported components
is necessary, secure implement with stands or
suitable blocking beforehand.
8. Disconnect electronic monitor and lighting
harness from the tractor before servicing or
adjusting electrical systems.
9. Before welding, disconnect electronic monitor and
lighting harness from the tractor. Protect hydraulic
lines. Avoid fumes from heated paint.
10. Remove buildup of grease, oil, or debris.
11. Check and replace worn brake lines as needed.
12. 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.
4. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-
handling equipment adequate for weight involved.
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High Pressure Fluids
1. Escaping fluid from holes in hydraulic lines is
difficult to spot. Do not use your hands or bare
skin to search for suspected leaks; instead, use a
piece of cardboard or wood. If injured by
escaping hydraulic fluid, see a medical
professional immediately. Exposure can result in
gangrene or severe allergic reaction.
2. Check that hydraulic fittings are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system.
3. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or
goggles when working with hydraulic systems.
Transporting
1. As with transporting any piece of heavy
machinery, comply with all local laws and
regulations before and during transport process.
2. Transport only at recommended transport speed
for implement. Some rough terrains require a
slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a
towed load to swerve and upset.
3. Before towing implement on roads, make sure to
empty out all material from the hoppers or boxes.
4. Know transport height and width of implement.
5. Do not tow an implement that, when fully loaded,
weighs more than 1.5 times the weight of towing
vehicle.
6. Keep clear of overhead power lines and other
obstructions when transporting.
7. Do not fold or unfold the implement while the
tractor is moving.
8. Reduce speed when turning, and make as wide a
turn as possible. Turning tractor too tight can
cause implement to tip over.
9. When towing on a trailer, secure implement with
tie downs and chains.
10. When towing on a trailer, sudden braking can
cause a trailer to swerve and upset. Reduce
speed if trailer is not equipped with brakes.
Safety Chain
1. Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or
greater than the gross weight of towed machinery.
2. Replace chain if any links or end fittings are
broken, stretched or damaged.
3. Do not use safety chain for towing.
Safety Lights and Devices
1. Always use safety lighting. Slow-moving tractors
and towed machinery can create a hazard when
driven on public roads. They are difficult to see,
especially at night.
2. If equipped, use flashing warning lights and turn
signals whenever driving on public roads.
3. Use safety devices provided with implement.
4. Keep safety lights and signs clean and visible from
front and rear of machine.
5. Keep lights in operating condition.
Shutdown and Storage
1. Park the tractor and implement on a solid, level
surface where children normally do not play.
2. Fold and tilt wings.
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. Turn lockout valve and wing lock levers to locked
position to prevent the wings from lowering.
6. Detach the tractor. Secure the implement using
blocks.
Proper Waste Disposal
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 implement 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.
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
818-055C
One decal - On back of walkboard.
Red Reflector
838-266C
Four reflectors - Two on back of walkboard and one
on the back of each light bar.
Amber Reflector
838-265C
Eight reflectors - One on front of each light bar, one
on each side of walkboard, and two on back of each
wing.
Daytime Reflector
838-267C
Four reflectors - One on each side of walkboard, one
on front of each light bar, and two on back of each
wing.
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Crushing Hazard
818-590C
Two decals - One on each side of hitch.
Rotating Driveline Hazard (Option)
858-030C
One decal - On PTO oil reservoir.
Pinch/Crushing Hazard
858-030C
Four decals - One on each side of each caster
wheel; above the tires.
High Pressure Fluid Hazard
818-339C
One decal - On left side of hitch.
Overhead Hazard
818-580C
Two decals - One on each marker first section.
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858-030C
Alldriveline guards, tractor
andequipmentshields in place
PTOpumpassembly securely
attachedwith torque arm and clamp
boltsproperly torqued
ROTATING DRIVELINE -
CONTACTCAN CAUSE DEATH
KEEP AWAY!
DO NOTOPERATE WITHOUT-
DANG ER
858-029C
CAPACITY= 13.5 U.S. GALS
USEANY HIGH QUALITY MINERAL BASED
HYDRAULICFLUID WITH AVISCOSITY RATING
OF10W-30. OIL MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE
FROMDIRT OR CONTAMINANTPARTICLES TO
PREVENTDAMAGE TOPUMP AND MOTOR.
REPLACEFILTERELEMENT AFTER EVERY
150OPERATING HOURS OR 2 YEARS SERVICE.
LEVELTOOLBAR BEFORE CHEKING OIL LEVEL
OIL FILL LINE
858-004C
ReadOwner’s Manual BEFORE operating machine.
Keeptractor at IDLING SPEED and slowly engage PTO
toprevent damage to Hydraulic Motor
KeepRadiator clean and free of foreign matter to
preventoverheating.
DoNOT operate with hydraulic oil atorabove 180°F.
HOT FLUID HAZARD
WARNING
818-240CRev.A
To avoidInjury or
Machine Damage:
·Operate only with
1000 rpm PTO
CAUTION
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Warning: Pinch Point Hazard
818-579C
Two decals - One on each marker first section.
Excessive Speed Hazard
818-188C
One decal - On left side of hitch.
Hot Fluid Hazard (Option)
858-004C
One decal - On PTO oil reservoir.
1000 rpm PTO (Option)
818-240C
One decal - On PTO oil reservoir.
Tires Not a Step
818-398C
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818-188C Rev. C
Do Not exceed 20 mph maximum transport
speed. Loss of vehicle control and/or machine
can result.
To Prevent Serious Injury or Death:
EXCESSIVE SPEED HAZARD
WARNING
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858-004C
Read Owner’s Manual BEFORE operating machine.
Keep tractor at IDLING SPEED and slowly engage PTO
to prevent damage to Hydraulic Motor
Keep Radiator clean and free of foreign matter to
prevent overheating.
Do NOT operate with hydraulic oil at or above 180°F.
HOT FLUID HAZARD
WARNING
858-030C
Alldrivelineguards, tractor
andequipmentshieldsinplace
PTOpumpassembly securely
attachedwithtorque arm and clamp
boltsproperlytorqued
ROTATINGDRIVELINE -
CONTACTCAN CAUSE DEATH
KEEPAWAY!
DONOT OPERATE WITHOUT-
DANGE R
858-029C
CAPACITY= 13.5 U.S.GALS
USEANYHIGH QUALITYMINERAL BASED
HYDRAULICFLUIDWITH A VISCOSITY RATING
OF10W-30.OIL MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE
FROMDIRT OR CONTAMINANTPARTICLESTO
PREVENTDAMAGETO PUMP AND MOTOR.
REPLACEFILTER ELEMENTAFTER EVERY
150OPERATINGHOURS OR 2 YEARS SERVICE.
LEVELTOOLBARBEFORE CHEKING OIL LEVEL
OIL FILL LINE
858-004C
ReadOwner’sManual BEFORE operating machine.
Keeptractor at IDLING SPEED and slowly engage PTO
topreventdamage to Hydraulic Motor
KeepRadiator clean and free of foreignmatter to
preventoverheating.
DoNOToperate with hydraulicoil at or above 180°F.
HOTFLUID HAZARD
WARNING
818-240CRev.A
Toavoid Injury or
Machine Damage:
·Operate only with
1000 rpm PTO
CAUTION
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858-030C
Alldrivelineguards, tractor
andequipmentshields in place
PTOpumpassembly securely
attachedwithtorque arm and clamp
boltsproperlytorqued
ROTATINGDRIVELINE-
CONTACTCAN CAUSE DEATH
KEEPAWAY!
DONOT OPERATE WITHOUT-
DANGE R
858-029C
CAPACITY= 13.5 U.S.GALS
USEANY HIGH QUALITYMINERALBASED
HYDRAULICFLUIDWITH A VISCOSITY RATING
OF10W-30.OIL MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE
FROMDIRTOR CONTAMINANT PARTICLESTO
PREVENTDAMAGETO PUMP AND MOTOR.
REPLACEFILTERELEMENT AFTER EVERY
150OPERATINGHOURS OR 2 YEARS SERVICE.
LEVELTOOLBARBEFORECHEKING OIL LEVEL
OIL FILL LINE
858-004C
ReadOwner’sManual BEFORE operating machine.
Keeptractorat IDLING SPEED and slowly engage PTO
topreventdamage to Hydraulic Motor
KeepRadiatorclean and free of foreign matterto
preventoverheating.
DoNOToperate with hydraulic oilat or above 180°F.
HOTFLUID HAZARD
WARNING
818-240CRev.A
Toavoid Injury or
Machine Damage:
·Operate only with
1000 rpm PTO
CAUTION
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Four decals - One on each side of each caster
wheel; above the tires.
Tire Pressure
844-125C
Two decals - One on each gauge wheel.
General Information
838-995C
One decal - On left side of hitch.
Read Operator Manual
848-512C
One decal - On left side of hitch.
Tire Pressure
844-070C
Two decals - One on each transport wheel.
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844-125C
Torque wheel bolts to 240 lb-ft .
Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 75 psi .
To Avoid Inju ry or Ma chine Dam age from Imp roper Tire
Inflation or Torquing of Wheel Bolts :
CAUTION
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68135
848-512C
WARNING:
Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
68135
To Avoid Injury or Machine Damage from Improper Tire
Inflation or Torquing of Wheel Bolts:
Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 30 psi (207 kPa).
Torque wheel bolts to 295 ft-lb (427 N-m).
844-070C
CAUTION
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Preparation and Setup
This section helps to prepare your tractor and planter
for use. Before using the planter in the field, you
must hitch the planter to a suitable tractor, inspect
systems, and level.
Pre-Planting Checklist
Read and understand “Safety Information” on
page 3.
Check that all working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight, and cotter pins are spread apart.
Check that all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated. See “Lubrication” on page 64.
Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly placed and legible. If damaged, replace with
new, legible decal and/or reflector. See “Safety
Decals” on page 7.
Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten
wheel bolts as specified. See “Tire Chart” on
page 91.
Check the planter for worn or damaged parts. Repair
or replace parts before going to the field.
If returning the planter to use from storage, remove
any grease used to protect the cylinder rods.
Monitor Installation and Setup
The standard seed monitor system includes a
terminal that must be mounted in the tractor cab.
Refer to the monitor manual for installation and
setup.
Information specific to your planter model is in a
separate Quick Start Guide. Configure the system
with this information before the first use.
The quick start guides are not specific to individual
model row spacings. Use the following information:
Hitch Planter to Tractor
Crushing Hazard
Do not stand or place any part or your body
between planter and moving tractor. Keep
others away. Failure to avoid may result in
severe injury or death by being crushed
between tractor and planter. Stop tractor
engine and set park brake before attaching
harnesses or hoses.
Hydraulic Hose Connections
High Pressure Fluid Hazard
Escaping fluid under pressure can have
sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin.
Check all hydraulic lines and fittings before
applying pressure. Use paper or cardboard,
not body parts, and wear heavy gloves to
check for suspected leaks. If injured, seek
immediate medical attention from a
physician familiar with this type of injury.
Great Plains hydraulic hoses have color coded
handle grips to help hook up hoses to tractor outlets.
Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked
with the same color.
To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit,
refer to the symbol (1) feed cylinder base ends.
Model Active Rows Channel Width
PL5800-1236 12 432 inches
PL5800-1630 16 480 inches
PL5800-1670 16 1120 cm
PL5800-2420 24 432 inches
PL5800-24TR36 24 432 inches
PL5800-3115 31 465 inches
PL5800-3135 31 465 inches
PL5800-32TR30 32 480 inches
PL5800-32TR70 32 1120 cm
PL5800-IR-1630 16 480 inches
PL5800-IR-1670 16 1120 cm
PL5800-IR-2420 24 432 inches
PL5800-IR-3115 31 465 inches
PL5800-IR-3135 31 465 inches
PL5800-IR-32TR 32 480 inches
PL5800-IR-24TR36 24 432 inches
PL5800-IR-32TR70 32 1120 cm
Color Hydraulic Function
Grey Fold/Marker
Blue Lift/Hitch
Black Meter Pressure
Yellow Drive/Fertilizer Pump
Red Seed Delivery
Model Active Rows Channel Width
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Hoses with a retracted cylinder symbol (2) feed
cylinder rod ends.
For hydraulic fan and drive motors, connect the
hoses with the retracted cylinder symbol to the
pressure side of the motor. All motor returns
combined in motor return hose.
The fan motor requires further hook up of a third line
which returns hydraulic fluid from the fan motor case.
Electrical Connections
The planter is equipped with two standard electrical
systems requiring separate connections. Optional
equipment may required additional connections.
Before making connections, make sure the tractor is
shut down with accessory power off.
The following connections can be made in any order,
but all connections must be made before moving the
planter.
Planter light cable (1) to the tractor,
console lead (2) to the console harness, and
any optional harnesses.
Hitching with 2-Point Hitch
Load Sway Hazard
Failure to adjust 3-point arms and sway
blocks can result in injury.
1. Adjust the tractor 3-point arms and sway blocks
to minimize side-to-side sway and assure proper
tracking in the field and when transporting. See
your tractor operator’s manual for information.
2. Connect the tractor to the planter 2-point hitch. if
using a quick hitch, be sure the planter locks into
the hitch securely.
3. Raise the hitch enough to take pressure off the
parking stands.
4. Remove each pin (1) and slide up the parking
stand.
5. Install the pins in the bottom hole (2) of the
parking stand.
6. Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor
remotes.
Hitching with Hydraulic Hitch (Option)
Do not use the hydraulic hitch with a tractor
equipped with a 3-point hitch.
1. Move the tractor close to the planter hitch.
2. Connect the hydraulic hoses for the tongue
circuit in order to raise and lower the tongue.
Allow slack for hitch movements.
3. Make the electrical connections for the planter
console circuit to control the planter hydraulic
systems.
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