GREAT PLANES NTS2607 User manual

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329-173M
Operator’s Manual
NTS2607, NTS2609, & NTS2611
No-Till Seeder
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Look for the Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Patented Lockout Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tractor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Quick Hitch Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Dealer Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sling Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Flex Guard Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Small Seeds Zero Adjustment Set-up . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tow Hitch Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Acremeter Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hydraulic Plumbing For Tow Option . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Purge Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Section 2: Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . 20
Operating Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tractor Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hook-up 3-Point Seeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Check LED Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Check Tractor Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Unhook 3-Point Seeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Hook-up Pull-Type Seeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Store Park Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Unhook Pull-Type Seeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Install Transport Locks & Spacers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Level Seeder With 3-Point Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Level Seeder With Pull Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fill Small Seeds Seedbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Filling Grass Seedbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Filling Native Seedbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
How the Seeder Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Grass Seeds Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
All-Seeds Drive Lock In/Out Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Native Seeds Lock In/out Sprocket . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Small Seeds Lock In/out Sprocket . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Lock In/Out Pin Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Operating the Seeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
General Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Section 3: Roller Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Front Spike Roller Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Mud Scrapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Section 4: Grass Seed Rate Adjustment . . . . 37
Grass Seedbox Drive Speed Ranges . . . . . . . . . . 37
Grass Seedbox Cup Gate Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Grass Seed Rate Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Calibrate Grass Seed Dispersal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Seed Rate Crank Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Pull-Type Seeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Three Point Mount Seeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Install Seed Rate Crank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Store Seed Rate Crank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Grass Seed Rate Chart (English) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Grass Seed Rate Chart (Metric) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Section 5: Small Seed Rate Adjustment . . . . 46
Small Seeds Seed Rate Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . 46
Calibrate Small Seeds Dispersal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Small Seed Rate Chart (English) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Small Seed Rate Chart (Metric) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Section 6: Native Seed Rate Adjustment . . . 54
Native Seed Rate Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Calibrate Native Seed Dispersal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Native Seed Rate Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Section 7: Options & Accessories . . . . . . . . . 56
Agitation Extension Kit (Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Electronic Acremeter (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Slow Moving Vehicle Sign (Accessory) . . . . . . . . . 56
Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 58
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Roller Chains & Sprockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
General Chain & Sprocket Maintenance . . . . . . 58
All Seeds Drive Chains #3, #6, & #9 . . . . . . . . . 58
Grass Seeds Drive Chain #12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Transmission Drive Chain #15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Small Seeds Drive Chain #18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Native Seedbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Native Grass Seed Main Drive Chain #1 . . . . . .59
Native Grass Seed Gearbox Drive Chain #5 . . .59
Native Grass Seed Cup Drive Chain #10 . . . . . .59
Native Grass Seed Agitator Drive Chain #14 . . .59
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Roller Chain Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
All, Grass, and Small Seeds Drive Chains . . . . . 60
Native Seeds Drive Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Front Spike Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Rear Packer Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Long-Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Front Roller Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Rear Roller Left End Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Rear Roller Right End Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Rear Roller Center Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Small Seed Drive Sprocket Bearing . . . . . . . . . . 65
Native Seed Drive Sprocket Bearings . . . . . . . . 65
Seed Cup Drive Shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
All Seeds Drive Sprocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Roller Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Seed Cup Sprockets & Nylon Washers . . . . . . . 67
Gearbox for the Native Seedbox . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Axle Hub Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Section 9: Specifications & Capacities . . . . 68
Section 10: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . 70
Section 11: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Section 12: Torque Values & Tire Inflation . 72
Section 13: Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Important Safety Information
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Important Safety Information
Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products
described in this manual.

Tractor Shutdown & Storage
If engaged, disengage power
take-off.
Park on solid, level ground and
lower implement to ground or onto
support blocks.
Put tractor in park or set park
brake, turn off engine, and remove
switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
Relieve all hydraulic pressure to
auxiliary hydraulic lines.
Wait for all components to stop
before leaving operator’s seat.
Use steps, grab-handles and
anti-slip surfaces when stepping
on and off the tractor.
Detach and store implement in an
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement using
blocks and supports.
OFF
REMOVE
Look for the Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken. When you see this
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that
follows it. In addition to design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and
proper training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance, and storage of equipment.
Safety Precautions for
Children
Tragedy can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of
children, Children generally are
attracted to implements and their
work.
Never assume children will remain
where you last saw them.
Keep children out of the work area
and under the watchful eye of a
responsible adult.
Be alert and shut the implement
and tractor down if children enter
the work area.
Never carry children on the tractor
or implement. There is not a safe
place for them to ride. They may
fall off and be run over or interfere
with the control of the power
machine.
Never allow children to operate the
power machine, even under adult
supervision.
Never allow children to play on the
power machine or implement.
Use extra caution when backing
up. Before the tractor starts to
move, look down and behind to
make sure the area is clear.
Safety at All Times
Careful operation is you best
assurance against an accident.
All operators, no matter how much
experience they may have, should
carefully read this manual and
other related manuals, or have the
manuals read to them, before
operating the power machine and
this implement.
Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section. Read
all instructions noted on them.
Do not operate the equipment
while under the influence of drugs
or alcohol as they impair the ability
to safely and properly operate the
equipment.
The operator should be familiar
with all functions of the tractor and
attached implement, and be able
to handle emergencies quickly.
Make sure all guards and shields
appropriate for the operation are in
place and secured before
operating the implement.
Keep all bystanders away from
equipment and work area.
Start tractor from the driver’s seat
with hydraulic controls in neutral.
Operate tractor and controls from
the driver’s seat only.
Never dismount from a moving
tractor or leave tractor unattended
with engine running.
Do not allow anyone to stand
between tractor and implement
while backing up to implement.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
While transporting and operating
equipment, watch out for objects
overhead and along side such as
fences, trees, buildings, wires, etc.
Do not turn tractor so tight as to
cause hitched implement to ride
up on the tractor’s rear wheel.
Store implement in an area where
children normally do not play.
When needed, secure Implement
against falling with support blocks.
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Be Aware of
Signal Words
A signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
!
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DANGER
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Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products
described in this manual.
Practice Safe Maintenance
Understand procedure before doing
work. Refer to the Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
Work on a level surface in a clean
dry area that is well-lit.
Lower implement to the ground and
follow all shutdown procedures
before leaving the operator’s seat to
perform maintenance.
Do not work under any hydraulic
supported equipment. It can settle,
suddenly leak down, or be lowered
accidentally. If it is necessary to
work under the equipment,
securely support it with stands or
suitable blocking beforehand.
Use properly grounded electrical
outlets and tools.
Use correct tools and equipment for
the job that are in good condition.
Allow equipment to cool before
working on it.
Disconnect battery ground cable (-)
before servicing or adjusting
electrical systems or before welding
on implement.
Inspect all parts. Make certain
parts are in good condition &
installed properly.
Replace parts on this implement
with genuine Great Plains parts
only. Do not alter this implement in
a way which will adversely affect its
performance.
Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
Remove buildup of grease, oil, or
debris.
Always make sure any material and
waste products from the repair and
maintenance of the implement are
properly collected and disposed.
Remove all tools and unused parts
from equipment before operation.
Do not weld or torch on galvanized
metal as it will release toxic fumes.
Transport Safely
Comply with federal, state, and
local laws.
Use towing vehicle and trailer of
adequate size and capacity. Secure
equipment towed on a trailer with
tie downs and chains.
Sudden braking can cause a towed
trailer to swerve and upset. Reduce
speed if towed trailer is not
equipped with brakes.
Avoid contact with any over head
utility lines or electrically charged
conductors.
Always drive with load on end of
loader arms low to the ground.
Always drive straight up and down
steep inclines with heavy end of a
tractor with loader attachment on
the “uphill” side.
Engage park brake when stopped
on an incline.
Maximum transport speed for an
attached equipment is 20 mph. DO
NOT EXCEED. Never travel at a
speed which does not allow
adequate control of steering and
stopping. Some rough terrains
require a slower speed.
As a guideline, use the following
maximum speed weight ratios for
attached equipment:
20 mph when weight of attached
equipment is less than or equal
to the weight of machine towing
the equipment.
10 mph when weight of attached
equipment exceeds weight of
machine towing equipment but
not more than double the weight.
IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load
that is more than double the weight
of the vehicle towing the load.
Use A Safety Chain
A safety chain will help control
drawn machinery should it
separate from the tractor drawbar.
Use a chain with the strength
rating equal to or greater than the
gross weight of the towed
implement.
Attach the chain to the tractor
drawbar support or other specified
anchor location. Allow only
enough slack in the chain to
permit turning.
Always hitch the implement to the
machine towing it. Do not use the
safety chain to tow the implement.
Tire Safety
Tire changing
can be
dangerous
and must be
performed by
trained personnel using the
correct tools and equipment.
Always properly match the wheel
size to the properly sized tire.
Always maintain correct tire
pressure. Do not inflate tires
above recommended pressures
shown in the Operator’s Manual.
When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front of or
over the tire assembly. Use a
safety cage if available.
Securely support the implement
when changing a wheel.
When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
Make sure wheel bolts have been
tightened to the specified torque.

Important Safety Information
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Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products
described in this manual.
Wear Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
Wear protective clothing and
equipment appropriate for the job
such as safety shoes, safety
glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs.
Clothing should fit snug without
fringes and pull strings to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
Operating equipment safely
requires the operator’s full
attention. Avoid wearing
headphones while operating
equipment.
Use Seat Belt and ROPS
Great Plains recommends the use
of a CAB or roll-over-protective-
structures (ROPS) and seat belt
in almost all power machines.
Combination of a CAB or ROPS
and seat belt will reduce the risk
of serious injury or death if the
power machine should be upset.
If ROPS is in the locked-up
position, fasten seat belt snugly
and securely to help protect
against serious injury or death
from falling and machine overturn.
Keep Riders Off
Machinery
Never carry riders on the tractor or
implement.
Riders obstruct operator’s view
and interfere with the control of
the power machine.
Riders can be struck by objects or
thrown from the equipment.
Never use tractor or implement to
lift or transport riders.
Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared if a fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital, and
fire department near the phone.
911
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
Slow moving tractors, and
self-propelled equipment can
create a hazard when driven on
public roads. They are difficult to
see, especially at night. Use the
Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign
when on public roads.
Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.
Avoid High Pressure
Fluids
Escaping fluid
under pressure can
penetrate the skin
causing serious injury.
Relieve all residual pressure
before disconnecting hydraulic
lines or performing work on the
hydraulic system.
Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are properly
tightened/torqued and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS,
to check for suspected leaks.
Wear protective gloves and
safety glasses or goggles when
working with hydraulic systems.
DO NOT DELAY. If an accident
occurs, see a doctor familiar with
this type of injury immediately.
Any fluid injected into the skin or
eyes must be treated within a few
hours or gangrene may result.

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Dig Safe - Avoid
Underground Utilities
USA: Call 811
CAN: digsafecanada.ca
Always contact your local utility
companies (electrical, telephone,
gas, water, sewer, and others)
before digging so that they may
mark the location of any
underground services in the area.
Be sure to ask how close you can
work to the marks they positioned.
Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products
described in this manual.
Avoid crystalline Silica
(quartz) Dust
Because crystalline silica is a basic
component of sand and granite,
many activities at construction sites
produce dust containing crystalline
silica. Trenching, sawing, and boring
of material containing crystalline
silica can produce dust containing
crystalline silica particles. This dust
can cause serious injury to the
lungs (silicosis).
There are guidelines which should
be followed if crystalline silica
(quartz) is present in the dust.
Be aware of and follow OSHA
(or other local, State, or Federal)
guidelines for exposure to airborne
crystalline silica.
Know the work operations where
exposure to crystalline silica may
occur.
Participate in air monitoring or
training programs offered by the
employer.
Be aware of and use optional
equipment controls such as water
sprays, local exhaust ventilation,
and enclosed cabs with positive
pressure air conditioning if the
machine has such equipment.
Otherwise respirators shall be worn.
Where respirators are required, wear
a respirator approved for protection
against crystalline silica containing
dust. Do not alter respirator in any
way. Workers who use tight-fitting
respirators can not have beards/
mustaches which interfere with the
respirator seal to the face.
If possible, change into disposable
or washable work clothes at the
work site; shower and change into
clean clothing before leaving the
work site.
Do not eat, drink, use tobacco
products, or apply cosmetics in
areas where there is dust containing
crystalline silica.
Store food, drink, and personal
belongings away from the work
area.
Wash hands and face before eating,
drinking, smoking, or applying
cosmetics after leaving the exposure
area.
Handle
Chemicals Properly
Protective clothing should be
worn.
Handle all chemicals with care.
Follow instructions on container
label.
Agricultural chemicals can be
dangerous. Improper use can
seriously injure persons, animals,
plants, soil, and property.
Inhaling smoke from any type of
chemical fire can be a serious
health hazard.
Store or dispose of unused
chemicals as specified by the
chemical manufacturer.

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WARNING
EXCESSIVE SPEED
HAZARD
To Prevent Serious Injury or Death:
Do NOT exceed 20 mph maximum
transport speed. Loss of vehicle
control and/or machine damage
can result.
818-337C Rev. B
Safety Labels
Your No-Till Seeder comes equipped with all safety labels in
place. They were designed to help you safely operate your
implement. Read and follow their directions.
1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
2. Refer to this section for proper label placement. Replace
all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your
nearest Great Plains dealer. To find your nearest dealer,
visit our dealer locator at www.greatplainsag.com.
3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires
safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as
specified by Great Plains. When ordering new components
make sure the correct safety labels are included in the
request.
4. Refer to this section for proper label placement.
To install new labels:
a. Clean surface area where label is to be placed.
b. Spray soapy water onto the cleaned area.
c. Peel backing from label and press label firmly onto the
surface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with edge of a credit card or
with a similar type of straight edge.
73340
73340
Important Safety Information
818-337C
WARNING: Excessive Speed Hazard
1 Place: On the 3-point hitch frame
838-293C
Warning: Read Operator’s Manual
1 Place: On the front left side of the mainframe

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73341
73341
818-543C
Danger: Guard Missing Hazard
1 Place: Behind grass seedbox drive guard
818-543C
Danger: Guard Missing Hazard
1 Place: Beneath transmission cover
818-543C
Danger: Guard Missing Hazard
1 Place: Behind all seeds drive guard

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Main Seedbox Shown
73340
73343
73344
858-765C
WARNING: Pinch Point Hazard
2 Places: Both sides of Spike Roller adjustment lever.
818-254C
DANGER: Roller Entanglement Hazard
1 Place: On rear roller scraper (NTS2607)
2 Places: On rear roller scrapers (NTS2609 & NTS2611)
818-254C
DANGER: Roller Entanglement Hazard
2 Places: On front spike rollers

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Tow Option
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Tow Option
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Tow Option
818-339C
WARNING: High Pressure Fluid Hazard
2 Places: On the rear hydraulic lift cylinders
818-339C
WARNING: High Pressure Fluid Hazard
1 Places: On the front hydraulic lift cylinder
858-816C
NOTICE: Attach to tractors hydraulics with Float
Capabilities only.
2 Places: End of hydraulic hoses with quick couplers

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Tow Option
73346
Tow Option
838-102C
WARNING: Falling hazard walking on walk board
2 Places: At each end of walk board
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
Watch your step when climbing ladder or
walking on walkboard.
838-102C
818-398C
CAUTION: Falling hazard standing/stepping on tires
2 Places: On rear axle lift arms

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Main Seedbox Shown
73344
838-614C
2" x 9" Red Reflector
2 Places: Back left rear & right rear of main seedbox
or if included, native grass seedbox
838-615C
2" x 9" Amber Reflector
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The parts on your NTS Seeder have been specially
designed by Great Plains and should only be replaced
with genuine Great Plains parts. Contact a Great Plains
dealer if customer service or repair parts are required.
Your Great Plains dealer has trained personnel, repair
parts, and equipment needed to service the implement.
Serial Number
For quick reference and prompt service, record model
and serial number on the inside cover page and again on
the warranty page. Always provide model number and
serial number when ordering parts and in all
correspondences with your Great Plains dealer. For
location of your serial number plate, see Figure 1.
Serial Number Plate Location
Figure 1
Further Assistance
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new
NTS Seeder. If for any reason you do not understand any
part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service
received, the following actions are suggested:
1. Discuss any problems you have with your implement
with your dealership service personnel so they can
address the problem.
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or
general manager of the dealership, explain the
question/problem, and request assistance.
3. For further assistance write to:
Great Plains Service Department
1525 East North Street
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060
Or go to www.greatplainsag.com and follow the contact
information at the bottom of your screen for our service
department.
73347
Tow Option
Introduction
Great Plains welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners. This NTS Seeder has been designed
with care and built by skilled workers using quality
materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe
operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory
use from this implement.
Application
The NTS Series Seeders have the capabilities to seed
different grasses, Legumes, small seeds, and other food
plot mixes. See “Seed Rate Charts” on pages 40, 47, &
55 for a detailed list of seeds each seedbox is designed
for seeding. The NTS Series Seeders are ideal for
renovating pastures, grassy medians, grassy parkings,
reclaiming right-of-ways, and seeding food plots.
See “Specifications & Capacities” on page 68 and
“Features & Benefits” on page 70 for additional
information and performance enhancing options.
Patented Lockout Clutch
The lockout clutch on the main drive sprocket is patented.
See “All-Seeds Drive Lock In/Out Clutch” on page 33
for additional details.
Using This Manual
•This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize
you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments,
troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual
and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe
and efficient operation.
•The information contained within this manual was
current at the time of printing. Some parts may change
slightly to assure you of the best performance.
•To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual, contact
your authorized dealer. Manuals can also be
downloaded, free-of-charge, from our website at
www.greatplainsag.com
Terminology
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by
facing the direction the machine will operate while in use
unless otherwise stated.
Definitions
Owner Assistance
The dealer should complete the Online Warranty
Registration at the time of purchase. This information is
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.
IMPORTANT: A special point of information related
to the following topic. Great Plains’ intention is this
information must be read & noted before continuing.
NOTE: A special point of information that the
operator should be aware of before continuing.

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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Tractor Requirements
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Do not use a tractor that is too small. Small tractors can be
pushed around and flipped over by the weight of the
attached implement.
•Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may
need weights added to the front to maintain steering
control. Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to
determine proper weight requirements and maximum
weight limitations.
Make certain tractor’s 3-point lifting capacity and weight
is capable of lifting and controlling the seeder under all
operating conditions. Refer to “Specifications &
Capacities” on page 68 for seeder weight.
Tractor horsepower and hitch category should be within
the range noted below. Tractors outside the horsepower
range must not be used.
Pull-Type Hitch Minimum Horsepower
NTS2607. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 hp
NTS2609. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 hp
NTS26011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 hp
3-Point Hitch Minimum Horsepower
NTS2607. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 hp
NTS2609. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 hp
NTS26011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 hp
3-Point Hitch Category
NTS2607 without Native Seedbox. . . . . . . . . . Cat. I
NTS2607, NTS2609, & NTS2611 . . . . . . . . . Cat. II
Hydraulic Hook-up
Pull-Type Hitch . . . . Duplex outlet with factory float
3-Point Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .None
Electrical Hook-up (See Figure 1-1) . . . . . 7-Pin Outlet
Tractor 7-Pin Electrical Outlet
Figure 1-1
IMPORTANT: The lower 3-point arms must be
stabilized to prevent side-to-side movement. Most
tractors have sway blocks or adjustable chains for
this purpose.
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Quick Hitch Compatibility
The NTS Seeders are quick hitch compatible. Make sure
your quick hitch lift capacity is rated for picking up and
transporting a fully loaded seeder. Use Land Pride’s
QH20 Quick Hitch or one that is compatible.
Torque Requirements
Refer to “Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes”
on page 72 to determine correct torque values when
tightening hardware. See “Additional Torque Values” at
bottom of chart for exceptions to common torque values.
Dealer Preparations
This NTS Seeder has been mostly assembled at the
factory. Some preparation will be necessary to attach the
seeder to the customer’s tractor. Make sure the intended
tractor conforms to “Tractor Requirements” listed on
this page.
Go through the “Pre-Assembly Checklist” below before
assembling the NTS Seeder. Speed up the assembly
task and make the job safer by having all needed parts
and equipment readily at hand.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
Check Reference
All major frame components Operator’s
Manual
Location of fasteners and pins.
NOTE: All hardware from the factory has
been installed in its proper location. If a
part is temporarily removed for assembly
reasons, remember where it goes. Keep
parts separated.
Operator’s
Manual
329-141M
Be sure the part gets used in the correct
location. Use parts manual to identify
location of parts that have been
removed. By double checking while you
assemble, you will lessen the chance of
using a part incorrectly that may be
needed later.
Parts
Manual
329-141P
All working parts are moving freely, bolts
are tight and cotter pins are spread.
Operator’s
Manual
All grease fittings are in place and
lubricated. Page 64
Proper take-up and alignment of all drive
chains. Page 58
Safety decals are correctly located and
legible. Replace if damaged.
Pages
6-11
IMPORTANT: Use a quick hitch designed to lift and
transport the seeder fully loaded. Using a quick hitch
not designed to handle the seeder weight can
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Sling Bracket
Refer to Figure 1-3:
The sling brackets on the grass seedbox provide lifting
points for hooking lift chains (#1) and lifting the NTS
Seeder off the ground. The chains should be hooked to a
spreader bar vertically above the grass seedbox sling
brackets. Make sure lift chains (#1) stay vertical while
lifting the seeder.
Flex Guard Hose
Refer to Figure 1-3:
Remove all flex guard hoses (#2) mounted on the rear
roller scraper and discard.
IMPORTANT:
Reference Figure 1-2: Using lift chains that pull at an
angle to the sling brackets will bend the brackets and
can damage the seedbox.
Reference Figure 1-3: Always use a spreader bar to
keep lift chains vertical while lifting the seeder off the
ground.
Proper Lifting Method Using Grass Seed Sling Brackets
Figure 1-3
Native Seedbox
Grass Seedbox
Small Seeds Seedbox
Grass Seed
Sling Bracket
Grass Seed
Sling Bracket
73350
Improper Lifting Method
Figure 1-2
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Small Seeds Zero Adjustment Set-up
Refer to Figure 1-4:
The small seeds seed cups (#9) must be checked to
make sure all cup sleeves (#7) are against seed cup
sprocket washers (#6) with seed rate adjustment
lever (#1) set at 0. Start by checking the right-hand small
seeds seedbox with the 0-100 guide scale (#3).
Adjust Right-Hand Small Seeds Seedbox
Refer to Figure 1-4:
1. Loosen wing nut (#11).
2. Move adjustment lever (#1) to 100 on guide
scale (#3) and back to 0.
3. Refer to Figure 1-5 & Figure 1-6: Open the right-
hand small seeds seedbox lid and inspect all cup
sleeves (#7) to verify they are against sprocket
washers (#6). Sprockets (#5) should not be visible.
Refer to Figure 1-4, Figure 1-5, & Figure 1-6:
4. Make the following adjustments if cup sleeves (#7)
are not against sprocket washers (#6) or if seed rate
adjustment lever (#1) stops before it gets to 0:
a. Loosen set screws in lock collars (#2).
b. Move drive shaft (#4) toward lock collars (#2) until
it stops. It will stop when one or more sleeves (#7)
come against sprocket washers (#6).
c. Hold drive shaft (#4) in this position and move
adjustment lever (#1) to 0.
d. Tighten set screws in lock collars (#2) to the
correct torque.
5. If adjustment lever (#1) is at 0 and some of the cup
sleeves (#7) are not against sprocket washers (#6),
then adjust those cups as follows:
a. Loosen hex nuts (#8) and move seed cups (#9)
away from seed sprockets (#5) until they stop.
b. Tighten 1/4"-20 hex nuts (#8) to the correct torque
for GR5 bolts (#10).
c. When completed, tighten wing nut (#11).
Adjust Left-Hand Small Seeds Seedbox
Refer to Figure 1-4:
1. Loosen wing nut (#11). Move seed rate adjustment
lever (#1) to 100 and back to 0.
Refer to Figure 1-4, Figure 1-5, & Figure 1-6:
2. Open the left-hand small seeds seedbox lid and
verify cup sleeves (#7) are against washers (#6) and
sprockets (#5) are not visible.
3. If some of the cup sleeves (#7) are not against
sprocket washers (#6), then adjust those cups as
instructed in steps 5a-5c above.
NOTE: Reference Figure 1-4 & Figure 1-6:
Seed cups (#9) are illustrated with a cut-out in the
sprocket to illustrate seed cup washers (#6) and
seed cup sleeves (#7) located inside the cups.
Small Seeds Zero Adjustment Set-up
Figure 1-4
Small Seeds Seed Cups Viewed From Inside The Seedbox
Figure 1-5
Small Seeds Seed Cups Viewed From Beneath Seedbox
Figure 1-6
73353
Incorrect Set-up
Sleeve (#7) is not against
sprocket washer (#6)
Correct Set-up
Sleeve (#7) is against
sprocket washer (#6)
39706
Incorrect Set-up
Sleeve (#7) is not against
sprocket washer (#6)
Correct Set-up
Sleeve (#7) is against
sprocket washer (#6)
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Tow Hitch Option
Refer to Figure 1-7:
1. Attach hitch (#1) to lower 3-point clevises with hitch
pins (#6). Secure hitch pins with linchpins (#4).
2. Remove detent pin (#12) and rotate park jack (#11) in
jack mount “A” until near vertical. Fully insert detent
pin (#12) through park jack and park jack mount.
3. Extend or retract park jack (#11) until rod end of
hydraulic lift cylinder (#7) is in align with hole “B” in
the hitch lug.
4. Insert clevis pin (#5) and secure with flat washer (#2)
and cotter pin (#3). Bend one or more legs of cotter
pin to keep pin from falling out.
5. Coil hydraulic hoses (#8 & #9) and wire
harness (#10). Store coiled loops on the seeder.
IMPORTANT: Do not raise spike rollers off the
ground with park jack (#11).
Tow Hitch Option Assembly
Figure 1-7
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Acremeter Option
Refer to Figure 1-8 on page 17:
1. Remove upper guard (#26) as follows:
a. Remove bolt (#15), lock washer (#21), flat
washer (#20), hand knobs (#25) and guard (#26).
b. Set guard (#26) and attaching hardware
(#15, #20, #21, & #25) aside for reuse later.
2. Remove lower guard (#6) as follows:
a. Remove bolts (#15), flat washers (#21), and
guard (#6).
b. Set guard (#6) and attaching hardware
(#15 & #21) aside for reuse later.
3. Loosen nut (#18) securing idler sprocket (#24) and
remove roller chain (#28).
4. Loosen nut (#18) securing idler sprocket (#2) and
remove roller chain (#27).
NOTE: Refer to “Electronic Acremeter (Option)”
on page 56 and instruction manual no. 194-074M for
detailed programming and operating instructions.
NOTE: Keep greasable pivot bolt (#7) and all-seeds
drive sprocket with lockout clutch (#5) together.