Great-plains 2SNG30 Operator Manual Manuel d'utilisateur

Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.!Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the sub

2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/20068818-188CWarning ExcessiveSpeed HazardDrill tongue818-043CLift cylinders operating instructionsDrill tongue2017120

8/17/2006202-499m9Important Safety Information818-752CCaution Tire 52 PSITransport-wheel rims; four decals total2017120171818-019CWarning Neg Tongue W

2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/200610137342183921839838-428CImportant to prevent damage838-634CImportant for native grass mix only838-467CDecal Under

8/17/2006202-499m11IntroductionIntroductionGreat Plains welcomes you to its growing family ofnew product owners. This drill has been designedwith care

2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/200612Using This ManualThis manual will familiarize you with safety, as-sembly, operation, adjustments, troubleshootin

8/17/2006202-499m13IntroductionOwner AssistanceIf you need customer service or repair parts, con-tact a Great Plains dealer. They have trainedpersonne

2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/200614Before You StartRead and understand the operator’s manual foryour drill. A basic understanding of how the drillw

8/17/2006202-499m15Assembling The DrillRefer to Figure 1 on page 151. Read and understand the previous sectionBefore You Start.2. Read "Practice

2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/200616and front of tongue up against lock pin with1/16" clearance and lock the jam nut. This pinprevents the dril

8/17/2006202-499m17Tractor RequirementsGreat Plains 2-Section Folding Drills are engi-neered to be used with tractors having a standarddrawbar.To oper

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2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/200618Note: Set hitch so tongue of drill is parallel toground when drill is in planting position. Usetongue jack to le

8/17/2006202-499m19Bleeding Hydraulics!WARNINGEscaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pres-sure to penetrate the skin. Check all hydraulic lin

2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/200620Bleeding Hydraulics (Cont.)!DANGERThe following section describes a bleeding procedurethat requires you to crack

8/17/2006202-499m21Leveling the DrillNote: This section describes procedures for level-ing the drill on its initial setup. This should be aone-time ad

2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/200622Transport Wheel Adjustments For Leveling DrillWhen leveling your drill, opener spring rods near thecenter of the

8/17/2006202-499m23Leveling the DrillBox Alignment AdjustmentsPull Bar AdjustmentsRefer to Figure 10With the drill lowered to the ground and completel

2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/200624Folding1. Folding is best achieved on level ground withthe tractor transmission in neutral. Be awareof the clear

8/17/2006202-499m25Operating ProceduresLIftingThe lift cylinders may after a period of time get outof time or phase. The effects of this can be seenwh

2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/200626Transporting!CAUTIONThis drill should never be pulled faster than 20 milesper hour!Before transporting drill:1.

8/17/2006202-499m27Operating ProceduresParkingThe following steps should be done when prepar-ing to store the drill or unhitch it from the tractor.See

8/17/2006202-499m1Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information!Look for Safety SymbolThe SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there isa potential

2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/200628Press Wheel Opener Linkage DepthAdjustmentAttached to the rear of each opener is one of sev-eral optional press

8/17/2006202-499m29Drill PreparationsGeneral Notes for Field OperationsMost of the procedures described in this sectionrequire the use of a tractor wi

2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/200630Before operating your drill for the first time, makesure you have checked the following items:1. Read and follow

8/17/2006202-499m31Maintenance and LubricationMaintenance1. After using your drill for several hours, checkall bolts to be sure they are tight.2. Afte

2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/200632Problem SolutionUneven seed spacing or unevenstandCheck for plugging in seed cup.Check to see if seed tubes are

8/17/2006202-499m33TroubleshootingProblem SolutionUneven seeding depth See "Press Wheel Depth Adjustments," page 28.See "Tractor Draw B

2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/200634Problem SolutionSeed-cup sprockets locked up ortwisted seed-drive shaftCheck for foreign matter lodged in one or

8/17/2006202-499m35Specifications and Capacities20176Drill RowSpacingNo. ofOpenersDrillWeight2SNG30 7 1/2” 48 9900 Approx.2SNG30 10” 36 9200 Approx.2SN

2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/200636AppendixTorque Values Chartin-tpi1N · m2ft-lb3N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch4N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m f

8/17/2006202-499m37AppendixWarrantyGreat Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated warrants to the original pur-chaser that this seeding equipment will be fr

2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/20062Be Familiar with Safety Decals▲ Read and understand “Safety Decals,” page 6,thoroughly.▲ Read all instructions no

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8/17/2006202-499m3Important Safety InformationTransport Machinery SafelyMaximum transport speed for implement is 20mph. Some rough terrains require a

2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/20064Practice Safe Maintenance▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Useproper tools and equipment. Refer to this m

8/17/2006202-499m5Important Safety InformationHandle Chemicals ProperlyAgricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Im-proper use can seriously injure per

2SNG24 & 2SNG30202-499m8/17/20066Safety At All TimesThoroughly read and understand the instructionsin this manual before operation. Read all instr

8/17/2006202-499m7Important Safety Information818-003CSlow Moving Vehicle SignLeft-hand box, inside panel838-266CRed ReflectorsInside ends of walkboard