GREAT PLAINS PL5700 User manual

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OPERATOR MANUAL
MODEL PL5700 3-Section Planter
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Intended Use 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
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Handling and Disposing of Chemicals . . . . . . 3
Operation Noise Hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
High Pressure Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Lights and Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Trailer Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Shutdown and Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Proper Waste Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Preparation and Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preparation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hitch Planter to Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hydraulic Hose Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fan Hydraulic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Two-Point Hitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Weight Transfer System (Option). . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rephasing Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Planter Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Speed Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Speed Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Marker Extension Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Marker Chain Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Marker Disk Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Bulk Hopper Level Sensors (Option) . . . . . . . . . 16
Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Liquid Fertilizer Pump (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Pre-Start Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Field Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Before Planting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Begin Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
End Planting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Transport Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Wing Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cylinder Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Tongue Hook Latch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operation Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
IntelliAg ISO6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
PL5700 Switch Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Raising/Lowering Tongue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Raising/Lowering Wing Gauge Wheels . . . . . . . 20
With IntelliAg ISO6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
With Switch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Raising the Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
With IntelliAg ISO6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
With Switch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lowering the Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
With IntelliAg ISO6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
With Switch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Field Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Unfolding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
With IntelliAg ISO6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
With Switch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
With IntelliAg ISO6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
With Switch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Markers (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
With IntelliAg ISO6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
With Switch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Operational Sequence - Dual Markers . . . . . 28
Ground Drive Section Control (Option). . . . . . . . 28
With Switch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Swath Command™ (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Air System - Bulk Seed Hoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Seed Delivery Air Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Seed Meter Air Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Fan Hydraulics - Bulk Seed Hoppers . . . . . . . . . 31
Tractor Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Fan Hydraulic Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Air System - Row Hoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fan Hydraulics - Row Hoppers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Tractor Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Fan Hydraulic Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Fan Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Fan Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjusting for Skips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Adjusting for Doubles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Fine-Tune Meter Pressurization . . . . . . . . . . 35
Alternate Skips/Doubles Check . . . . . . . . . . 36
Baffle Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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PM300 Seed Monitoring System (Option) . . . . . 36
Seed Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Ezee Glide Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Bayer Fluency Agent Advanced . . . . . . . . . . 37
Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Material Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Bulk Seed Hoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Row Hoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Seed Meter Setup and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . 39
Seed Meter Rain Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Seed Disk Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Seed Disk Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Seed Inlet Gate Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Seed Pool Slopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Seed Meter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Hydraulic Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Setting Planting Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Ground Drive Planters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Contact Drive Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Travel Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Hydraulic Drive or IRC Planters . . . . . . . . . . 44
Check Planting Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Height Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5000 Series Row Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Row Unit Down Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Down-Pressure Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Row Unit Opener Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Planting Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Disk Contact Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Side Depth Wheel Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . 48
Depth Wheel Scrapers (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Press Wheel Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Down Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Press Wheel Stagger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Press Wheel Centering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Unit Mount Row Cleaners (Option) . . . . . . . . . . 51
Unit Mount Coulters (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Coulter Row Alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Seed Firmer (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Keeton® Seed Firmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Swath Command™ (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Liquid Fertilizer (Option). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Loading Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Orifice Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Orifice Plate Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Strainer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Relief Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Setting Fertilizer Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Fertilizer Ground Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Fertilizer Hydraulic Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
AccuShot Fertilizer System (Option). . . . . . . 57
Fertilizer Section Control System (Option) . . 57
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Regular Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Hydraulic System Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Hydraulic Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Hydraulic Drive Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Marker Shear Bolt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Marker Disk Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
In-Cab Consoles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Material Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Bulk Seed Hopper Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Air Box Clean-Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Air System Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Air Box Residue Clean-Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Meter Clean-Out Container. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Meter Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Alternate Meter Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Seed Tube Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fertilizer Tank Clean-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Seed Meter Brushes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Seed Meter Brush Replacement . . . . . . . . . 64
Seed Disk Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Cleaning and Storing Seed Disks. . . . . . . . . 66
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Chain Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Chain Slack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Chain Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Seed Meter Drive Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Side Depth Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Disk Separators and Scrapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Seed Flap Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Fertilizer System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Liquid Fertilizer Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Grease Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Inside Disk Scraper Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Seed Pool Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Bulk Hopper Planters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Row Hopper Planters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Seed Pool Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Seed Population Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Seed Population Too Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Seed Population Too High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Seed Delivery Problems - Bulk Seed . . . . . 80
Planter Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Fertilizer Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Topcon Console Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Swath Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Topcon Console System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Dickey-john PM300 with Switch Box . . . . . . . . . 84
Bulk Seed Scale Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Bulk Hopper Seed Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Weight Transfer System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Rear Hitch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Keeton® Seed Firmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Fertilizer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Fertilizer Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Fertilizer Orifice Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Fertilizer Dribblers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Fertilizer Flow Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
VeriFlow Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
VisaGage II (S/N E1008B-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
VisaGage II (S/N E1009B+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
VisaGage II (S/N E1009B+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Fertilizer Hydraulic Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Fertilizer Ground Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Seed Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Unit Mount Row Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Unit Mount Row Cleaner (UMRC) . . . . . . . . 88
Unit Mount Coulter Row Cleaner . . . . . . . . . 88
Unit Mounted Disk Coulters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Coulter Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Inside Disk Scrapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Row Unit Press Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Side Depth Wheel Scrapers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Seed Meter Clean-Out Container. . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Seed Tube Brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Seed Meter Disks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Transport Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Bulk Hopper Planters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Row Hopper Planters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Field/Working Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Hydraulic Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Lift Hydraulics - 12 Row Planters . . . . . . . . 101
Lift Hydraulics - 16 Row Planters . . . . . . . . 102
Fold Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Dual Fan Hydraulics - Bulk Hopper. . . . . . . 104
Single Fan Hydraulics - Row Hopper . . . . . 105
Marker Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Weight Transfer Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Liquid Fertilizer Plumbing Diagrams. . . . . . . . . 108
30” Row Spacing Plumbing (S/N E1008B-) 108
30” Row Spacing Plumbing (S/N E1009B+) 109
70 cm Row Spacing Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . 110
Fuse Box Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
12-and-16 Row with Switch Box . . . . . . . . . 111
12 Row with IntelliAg ISO6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
16 Row with IntelliAg ISO6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
IRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Topcon XD and XD-Plus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Torque Value Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Tire Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Pre-Delivery Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Requirement Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Unloading Planter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
With IntelliAg ISO6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
With Switch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Shipping Check Valve Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
With IntelliAg ISO6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
With Switch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Shipping Chain Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Close-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Trailer Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Shipping Chain Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
With IntelliAg ISO6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
With Switch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Shipping Check Valve Kit Installation. . . . . . . . 127
With IntelliAg ISO6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
With Switch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Close-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Loading Planter on Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
With Switch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Unloading from Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
With IntelliAg ISO6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
With Switch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Shipping Check Valve Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
With IntelliAg ISO6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
With Switch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Shipping Chain Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Close-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

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PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Introduction
Introduction
The Great Plains PL5700 Planter is a pull-type
implement with optional mounted fertilizer capability.
The planter is front-fold for transport.
The planter includes 5000 Series openers with
Air-Pro® meters. Optional unit-mounted coulters are
available for light to moderate no-till conditions.
The seed metering system can be ground drive,
hydraulic drive, or electric drive.
Intended Use Statement
The PL5700 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. It is suitable for conventional till, min-till,
and moderate no-till conditions.
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.
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. Ensure 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.
TP-71198
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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, ensure all tractor cab levers are
in their “Neutral” positions.
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, and put the tractor gear in
Park. Turn off engine and remove the key 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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PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Information
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.
Ensure 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 ear protection like earmuff 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 gear in Park, and
turn off engine. To prevent unauthorized starting,
remove key before performing maintenance or
service work.
4. If work must be performed with wings raised, put
cylinder locks on wing cylinders.
5. Verify 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 console and lighting
harness from the tractor before servicing or
adjusting electrical systems.
9. Before welding, disconnect electronic console and
lighting harness from the tractor. Protect hydraulic
lines. Avoid fumes from heated paint.
10. Remove buildup of grease, oil, and debris.
11. Check and replace worn brake lines as needed.
12. Remove all tools and unused parts from
implement before operation.
Tire Safety
1. Inspect 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, verify all
material has been removed from the hoppers or
tanks.
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.
Trailer Transport
1. Install the check valve shipping kit (431-013K) if
the planter will be shipped on a trailer.
Shutdown and Storage
1. Park the tractor and implement on a solid, level
surface where children normally do not play.
2. Fold wings and engage wing hooks on tongue
stop.
3. Put tractor gear in “Park” and 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 seat.
5. 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
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PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Decals
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
Bulk seed hoppers - One reflector at rear of hoppers.
Row hopper planters - One reflector on rear of fan.
Red Reflectors
838-614C
Bulk seed hoppers, four reflectors - Two reflectors
under each hopper.
Row hopper planters, two reflectors - One reflector
on the end of each light bracket.
Amber Reflectors
838-615C
Bulk seed hoppers, two reflectors - One reflector on
rear of each wing to face out when planter is folded.
TP-71109
TP-71114
TP-71109
TP-71114
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Bulk seed hoppers, four reflectors - One reflector on
end of each wing to face front when folded, and one
on each outside wheel mount of center section.
Row hopper planters, two reflectors - One reflector
on rear of each wing to face out when planter is
folded.
Row hopper planters, four reflectors - One reflector
on each end hopper mount to face front when folded,
and one on each outside wheel mount of center
section.
Orange Reflectors
838-603C
Bulk seed hoppers, two reflectors - One reflector
under each hopper.
Row hopper planters, two reflectors - One reflector
on each light bracket.
TP-71112A
TP-71114A
TP-71117
TP-71109
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PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Decals
Excessive Speed Hazard
818-188C
One decal - On left front of tongue.
1000 rpm PTO (Option)
818-240C
One decal - On front of PTO hydraulic reservoir.
High Pressure Fluid Hazard
818-339C
One decal - On left front of tongue.
Falling Hazard
818-398C
Two or four decals - On hydraulic cylinder of each
wing gauge wheel assembly.
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
TP-71113
858-030C
Alldriveline guards, tractor
andequipment shields in place
PTOpump assembly securely
attachedwith torque arm and clamp
boltsproperly torqued
ROTATINGDRIVELINE -
CONT
ACT CAN CAUSE DEATH
KEEP AWAY!
DO NOT OPERATEWITHOUT-
DANGER
858-029C
CAP
ACITY = 13.5 U.S.GALS
USEANY HIGH QUALITY MINERAL BASED
HYDRAULICFLUID WITH A VISCOSITY RATING
OF10W-30.OIL MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE
FROMDIRT OR CONT
AMINANTP
ARTICLESTO
PREVENTDAMAGE TO PUMP AND MOTOR.
REPLACEFILTER ELEMENT 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 at or above 180°F
.
HOT FLUID HAZARD
WARNING
818-240CRev.A
To avoid Injury or
Machine Damage:
·Operate only with
1000 rpm PTO
CAUTION
34843
TP-71113
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Sharp Object Hazard
818-525C
One decal - On each row cleaner.
Electrocution Hazard
838-599C
Two decals - On each marker first section; top decal.
Overhead Hazard
818-580C
Two decals - On each marker first section; middle
decal.
Pinch Point Hazard
818-579C
Two decals - On each marker first section; bottom
decal.
818-525C
WARNING
SHARP OBJECT HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or Death from Sharp Objects:
Keep hands, feet, hair, & clothing away from tines.
DO NOT stand or climb on machine when operating.
Keep others away.
68613
TP-71915
TP-71915
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PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Safety Decals
Crushing Hazard
818-590C
One decal - On left front of tongue.
General Information
838-995C
One decal - On left front of tongue.
Read Operator Manual
848-512C
One decal - On left side of hitch.
Hot Fluid Hazard (Option)
858-004C
One decal - On front of PTO hydraulic reservoir.
TP-71113
TP-71113
848-512C
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
TP-71113
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
Alldriveline guards, tractor
andequipment shields in place
PTOpump assembly securely
attachedwith torque arm and clamp
boltsproperly torqued
ROTATINGDRIVELINE -
CONT
ACT CAN CAUSE DEATH
KEEP AWAY!
DO NOT OPERATEWITHOUT-
DANGER
858-029C
CAP
ACITY = 13.5 U.S.GALS
USEANY HIGH QUALITY MINERAL BASED
HYDRAULICFLUID WITH AVISCOSITY RATING
OF10W-30. OIL MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE
FROMDIRT OR CONT
AMINANTP
ARTICLESTO
PREVENTDAMAGE TO PUMP AND MOTOR.
REPLACEFILTER ELEMENT 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 at or above 180°F
.
HOT FLUID HAZARD
WARNING
818-240CRev.A
To avoid Injury or
Machine Damage:
·Operate only with
1000 rpm PTO
CAUTION
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Rotating Driveline Hazard (Option)
858-030C
One decal - On front of PTO hydraulic reservoir.
Tire Pressure
844-126C
16-row planters - One decal on each wheel arm.
858-030C
Alldriveline guards, tractor
andequipment shields in place
PTOpump assembly securely
attachedwith torque arm and clamp
boltsproperly torqued
ROTATINGDRIVELINE -
CONT
ACT CAN CAUSE DEATH
KEEP AWAY!
DO NOT OPERATEWITHOUT-
DANGER
858-029C
CAP
ACITY = 13.5 U.S.GALS
USEANY HIGH QUALITY MINERAL BASED
HYDRAULICFLUID WITH A VISCOSITY RATING
OF10W-30.OIL MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE
FROMDIRT OR CONT
AMINANTP
ARTICLESTO
PREVENTDAMAGE TO PUMP AND MOTOR.
REPLACEFILTER ELEMENT 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 at or above 180°F
.
HOT FLUID HAZARD
WARNING
818-240CRev.A
To avoid Injury or
Machine Damage:
·Operate only with
1000 rpm PTO
CAUTION
34843
To avoid injury or machine damage from improper tire
inflation or torquing of wheel bolts:
Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 64 psi.
Torque wheel bolts to 240 ft-lbs.
844-126C
CAUTION
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PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup
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.
Flailing Hazard
Marker hydraulics are active whenever the fold
hydraulics are not in use. It is important to set
the tractor fold/marker hydraulic circuit lever to
“Float” or “Neutral” to prevent unintended
marker operations. Unexpected marker operation
and flailing equipment can serious injures
including death.
Preparation Checklist
Read and understand “Safety Information”
beginning on page 2.
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 69.
Check that all safety decals and reflectors are
correctly placed and legible. If damaged, replace
with new, legible decal or reflector. See “Safety
Decals” beginning on page 5.
Inflate tires to pressure recommended and
tighten wheel bolts as specified. See “Tire
Information” on page 114.
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.
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.
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.
Hydraulic Hose Connections
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 on the handle grip. Hoses with an
extended cylinder symbol (1) feed cylinder base
ends. Hoses with a retracted cylinder symbol (2)
feed cylinder rod ends.
For hydraulic fan and drive motors, connect the hose
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.
Fan Hydraulic Connections
Hydraulic Motor Performance Risk
Do not attach the motor return/low pressure
case drain line to a power-beyond port.
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Color Hydraulic Function
Blue Lift/Hitch
Gray Fold/Marker
Black Meter Pressure
Yellow Drive/Fertilizer Pump
Red Seed Delivery
TP-71781
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Motor Seal Damage Risk
The case drain hose must be attached before
the inlet and return hoses are connected.
When disconnecting the hydraulic hoses,
always detach the case drain hose last to
prevent damage to the fan motor.
1. Connect the case drain hose to the low pressure
drain connection.
2. Connect low pressure return hose to low
pressure connector.
3. If the tractor has a limited number of remotes
capable of continuous flow, use those remotes
for the hydraulic fan, optional hydraulic drive, and
delivery.
Electrical Connections
Connect the planter electrical lead to the tractor
seven-pin connector. If your tractor is not equipped
with an ASAE J560b seven-pin connector, contact
your dealer for installation.
For ground drive planters, connect the frame fold
connector. For hydraulic drive planters, connect the
IBBC connector. For IRC planters, connect the IBBC
and auxiliary power.
Ensure the tractor is shut down with accessory
power off before making the following connections.
These connections can be made in any order, and
must be made before moving the planter.
Lighting connector
Planter console harness connector
Speed connector (PM300 Option)
Any optional or after-market electrical connectors
Two-Point Hitch
Load Sway Hazard
Failure to adjust 3-point arms and sway blocks
can result in injury.
1. Move the tractor close to the planter hitch.
2. Raise the hitch high enough to clear the drawbar.
3. Adjust the tractor three-point arms and sway
blocks to minimize side-to-side sway and assure
proper tracking in the field and when
transporting. See your tractor’s operator manual
for information.
4. Back the tractor to align the drawbar and hitch.
5. Connect the tractor to the planter two-point hitch.
If using a quick hitch, be sure the planter locks
into the hitch securely.
6. Raise the hitch high enough to take pressure off
the parking stands.
7. Remove each pin (1) and slide up the parking
stand.
8. Install the pins in the bottom hole (A) of the
parking stand.
9. Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor
remotes.
10. Make the electrical connections for the planter
console or switch box.
Weight Transfer System (Option)
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.
Hydraulic Motor Performance Risk
Do not attach the motor return/low pressure
case drain line to a power-beyond port.
The weight transfer hydraulics cylinders must be free
to flex during planter movements even when the
system is not active.
To allow cylinder flex:
connect the fan case drain and fan return lines to
suitable receptacles, see “Fan Hydraulic
Connections”.
inspect the hydraulic cylinders to ensure
movement will not be obstructed.
Always connect the case drain hose first.
The case drain hose protects the outer seal
of the hydraulic motor. It is a small line to the
hitch, supplied with a specialized low-seep,
flat-face case drain quick disconnect.
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PL5700 Planter Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup
If your planter is configured with the optional weight
transfer system, up to 1000 pounds (450 kg) of
mainframe weight may be transferred to each wing
when oil is being supplied to the hydraulic drive
circuit. The weight transfer system uses a control
valve (1) plumbed into the hydraulic drive circuit, and
two hydraulic cylinders (2), one for each wing. Once
set, the weight transfer system requires little
adjustment for normal field operations.
To set the valve pressure:
1. Unfold and lower the planter into field operation.
See “Field Position” on page 22.
2. Supply oil to the hydraulic drive. It is not
necessary to operate the hydraulic drive motor.
3. Loosen the lock disc (3) at the valve block (1).
Adjust the knob (4) until the gauge (5) reads
approximately 1000 psi. Tighten the lock disc (3).
4. Lower the planter. With seeding disabled,
engage the hydraulic drive. Pull forward at
normal field speed for a short distance. Stop.
5. Verify the wings are level.
If not:
• decrease the pressure at the valve (5), if the
wings are lower than the center frame.
• increase the pressure at the valve (5), if the
winds are higher than the center frame.
It may be necessary to level the planter frame if
adjusting the weight transfer hydraulic pressure.
Rephasing Hydraulics
High Pressure Fluid Hazard
Do not attempt to make hydraulic system repairs.
Great Plains strongly recommends that all
hydraulic system repairs to be completed by a
trained professional who is knowledgeable about
how to safely complete hydraulic system work. You
should only maintain or adjust your hydraulic
system as described within this manual.
Compromising a closed hydraulic system can
cause serious injury or death.
Planter Damage Risk
Do not fold or unfold without first fully raising
planter completely or damage will occur.
The hydraulic system is fully charged and
bled at the factory prior to shipping. The fold and lift
hydraulic systems have been equipped with
rephasing cylinders. Rephasing hydraulic cylinders
are designed to purge small amounts of air from the
system. It is necessary to rephase cylinders by
extending lever for 5-10 seconds after the cylinders
have been fully extended. Rephasing cylinders will
allow for any air present in the system to be released
through a rephase port on the cylinder. Ensure the
tractor’s hydraulic oil reservoir is full. Refer to your
tractor’s operator manual for more information.
If the several attempts to rephase cylinders fail to
produce smooth hydraulic motions, it may be a sign
that your hydraulic system may need to be serviced
by a trained professional; contact your Great Plains
dealer for service.
Planter Leveling
All frame sections must be level to maintain even
planting depth. Before using the planter in the field,
verify the planter is level side-to-side.
Periodic frame leveling adjustments should not be
necessary, but if there are problems with uneven
depth, check the planter levelness and follow these
procedures.
Before making any adjustments, ensure lift cylinders
are rephased and operating properly. See
“Rephasing Hydraulics” on page 13.
1. Unfold the planter fully. See “Unfolding” on
page 22.
2. Put the planter in field position. See “Field
Position” on page 22.
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