Great-plains LS12 Operator Manual Manuel d'utilisateur

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

LS10 and LS12117-055M3/20/06818174838-102CFalling HazardBoth ends of drill; two decals total818-860CMoving Chain Hazard18174

3/20/06117-055M9IntroductionIntroductionGreat Plains welcomes you to its growing family ofnew product owners. This implement has beendesigned with car

LS10 and LS12117-055M3/20/0610IMPORTANT: A crucial point of information re-lated to the preceding topic. For safe and cor-rect operation, read and fol

3/20/06117-055M11Preparation and SetupThis section will help you prepare your tractor andseeder for use. Before field operation, you mustassemble the s

LS10 and LS12117-055M3/20/06123. Refer to Figure 3. Remove ladders from sideof seeder and rebolt ladders to seederthrough top set of holes in ladder.H

3/20/06117-055M13Operating InstructionsOperating InstructionsThis section covers general operating proce-dures. Experience, machine familiarity and th

LS10 and LS12117-055M3/20/0614Field Operation!WARNINGAlways park implement with plow wings swept backand rear parking stand in the parking position fo

3/20/06117-055M15Operating InstructionsParking!WARNINGAlways park implement with plow wings swept backand rear parking stand in the parking position f

LS10 and LS12117-055M3/20/0616Seeding Rate AdjustmentTo calibrate the seeding rate, the seeder and plowmust be hooked to the tractor that will be used

3/20/06117-055M17AdjustmentsSeeding Rate ChartDistribution PanelsSeed is metered onto one of three distribution pan-els. The panels distribute seed be

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LS10 and LS12117-055M3/20/0618Problem SolutionActual metering rate is different thandesiredCheck seed-rate chart for proper seed-cup-shaft rpms for yo

3/20/06117-055M19Maintenance and LubricationMaintenanceProper servicing and maintenance is the key tolong implement life. With careful and systematici

LS10 and LS12117-055M3/20/0620Drive ChainType of Lubrication: Chain lubeQuantity = Coat thoroughly50Multipurposespray lubeMultipurposegrease lubeMulti

3/20/06117-055M21Maintenance and LubricationStorage!WARNINGAlways park implement with plow wings swept backand rear parking stand in the parking posit

LS10 and LS12117-055M3/20/0622LS10 LS12Seed Cups per Seeder10 12Weight, Levee Seeder Alone1,163 pounds 1,395 poundsWorking Width10 feet 12 feetTranspo

3/20/06117-055M23AppendixAppendixTorque Values Chartin-tpi1N · m2ft-lb3N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch4N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb1/4"

LS10 and LS12117-055M3/20/062417992Hydraulic Schematics

3/20/06117-055M25AppendixWarrantyGreat Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated warrants to the original pur-chaser that this seeding equipment will be free

3/20/06117-055MIndexCChartsseeding rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17torque values . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23DDistribution panels . . . . . . . . .

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3/20/06117-055M1Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information!Look for Safety SymbolThe SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there isa potential h

LS10 and LS12117-055M3/20/062Be Familiar with Safety Decals▲ Read thoroughly and understand “SafetyDecals,” page 6.▲ Read all instructions noted on de

3/20/06117-055M3Important Safety InformationTransport Machinery Safely▲ Comply with state and local laws.▲ Maximum transport speed for implement is 20

LS10 and LS12117-055M3/20/064Practice Safe Maintenance▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Useproper tools and equipment. Refer to this man-ual f

3/20/06117-055M5Important Safety InformationWear Protective Clothing▲ Wear protective clothing and equipment.▲ Wear clothing and equipment appropriate

LS10 and LS12117-055M3/20/066Safety DecalsYour seeder comes equipped with all safety de-cals in place. They were designed to help youoperate your impl

3/20/06117-055M7Important Safety Information18174838-266CRed ReflectorsReflector at both ends of drill; two reflectors total18174838-094CHigh Pressure181