Great-plains PD8070 Operator Manual Manuel d'utilisateur

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6 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Safety DecalsSafety Reflectors and DecalsYo

96 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Row Unit Press WheelsPress wheels are opt

2014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MGreat Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index 97Appendix A - Reference InformationSpecifications

98 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Hydraulic DiagramsLift Hydraulics24022

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information 992014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MMarker Hydrau

100 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Torque Values Chart94625199mBoltSizeBolt

2014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MGreat Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index 101Appendix B - Initial SetupHydraulic Charge and

102 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Power-Up The ConsoleRefer to Figure 131

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Appendix B - Initial Setup 1032014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MRefer to Figure 1361

104 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23WarrantyGreat Plains Manufacturing, Inco

2014-07-23 Table of Contents 401-479MGreat Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index 105IndexAaddress ...

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 72014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MDaytime Reflectors838

106 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Hharness ...

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Index 1072014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479Mseed lubricants ...

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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USATable of Contents Index

8 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Warning: Moving Chain838-363CTransmission

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 92014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MWarning: Markers Ove

401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-2310 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.IntroductionGreat Plains welcomes you to

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Introduction 112014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MOwner AssistanceIf you need custome

401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-2312 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Preparation and SetupThis section helps y

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup 132014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MHitching Planter to Tracto

14 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Hydraulic Hose HookupHigh Pressure Fluid

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup 152014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MCurrent Style Color Coded

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16 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Electrical HookupSeed Monitor ConsoleRefe

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup 172014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MLeveling PlanterRefer to F

18 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23If necessary adjust planter frame height

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup 192014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MInstalling Brush Meter Pla

20 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Mud Scrapers (Optional)Refer to Figure 18

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup 212014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MMonitor SetupRefer to Figu

401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-2322 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Operating InstructionsThis section covers

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 232014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MTransporting the PD8070 P

24 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Loading MaterialsLoading Seed1. Check tha

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 252014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MLoading FertilizerAgricul

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Cover Index iii2014-07-23 Cover Index 401-479M© Copyright 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 All rights Reserve

26 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Seed Drive ClutchMeter Clutch Disengageme

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 272014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MField Operation1. Perform

28 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Marker OperationOverhead Crushing Sharp O

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 292014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MParking1. Park planter on

401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-2330 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.AdjustmentsTo get full performance from y

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Adjustments 312014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MSeed RateThere are separate charts f

32 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Checking Planting PopulationAfter setting

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Adjustments 332014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MBrush Meter RatesReading the Brush M

34 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23PD8070 Pull-Type Planter 70 cm Rows Brush

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Adjustments 352014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MFinger Meter RatesReading the Finger

iv PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Finger Meter Inserts ...

36 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23PD8070 Pull-Type Planter 70cm ROWS 12 Fin

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Adjustments 372014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MDry Fertilizer RateRefer to Figure 3

38 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Fertilizer Density AdjustmentThe fertiliz

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Adjustments 392014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MContact Drive TensionRefer to Figure

40 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Marker AdjustmentsThere are four adjustme

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Adjustments 412014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MMarker Disk AdjustmentsSharp Object

42 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Row Implement AdjustmentsFrame-Mounted Ro

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Adjustments 432014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MZone CoultersRefer to Figure 43Frame

44 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Vantage II Fertilizer CoultersThese coult

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Adjustments 452014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479M30 Series Row UnitsRefer to Figure 4

2014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MGreat Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index 1Important Safety InformationLook for Safety Symbo

46 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Row Unit Down PressureRow unit springs pr

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Adjustments 472014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MRow Cleaner AdjustmentsRefer to Figu

48 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Coulter AdjustmentsThe ideal operating de

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Adjustments 492014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MRow-Unit Opener Adjustments30 Series

50 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Adjusting Disk Angle & Side Gauge Whe

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Adjustments 512014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MAdjusting Gauge Wheel ScrapersRefer

52 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Seed Meter Setup and AdjustmentYour PD807

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Adjustments 532014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MFinger Meter Brush AdjustmentThe bru

54 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Finger Meter InsertsRefer to Figure 59The

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Adjustments 552014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MSeed Firmer AdjustmentsSharp Object

2 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Avoid High Pressure FluidsEscaping fluid un

56 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Press Wheel Down PressureHandle sets dow

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Adjustments 572014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MPress Wheel CenteringIf one press wh

401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-2358 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause and

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Troubleshooting 592014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MSeed spacing not asindicated in

60 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Opener disks and sidegauge wheelsplugging

2014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MGreat Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index 61Maintenance and LubricationMaintenanceProper ser

62 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Lift Cylinder Lock-UpCrushing Hazard:Alwa

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 632014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MMaterial Clean-OutSe

64 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Finger Meter Clean-Out8. Clean-out hopper

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 652014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MBleeding HydraulicsH

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 32014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MHandle Chemicals Pro

66 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Replacing Shear Pins and BoltsDrive-Line

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 672014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MShaft AlignmentRefer

68 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Ratchet DrivesRefer to Figure 77Two ratch

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 692014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MChain TensionAs the

70 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-2330 Series Opener Disks and Scrapers1. Lif

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 712014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479M30 Series Row-Unit S

72 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Meter MaintenanceFinger Meter Maintenance

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 732014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MPopulation Max™ Annu

74 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Skip Stop™ Annual MaintenanceSkip Stop™a

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 752014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MExchanging Finger Se

4 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Keep Riders Off MachineryRiders obstruct t

76 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Remove Corn Finger SetRefer to Figure 886

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 772014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MInstall Sunflower Fin

78 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Re-Install Corn Finger SetThese instructi

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 792014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MBrush Meter Maintena

80 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Seed Plate MaintenanceInspect seed plates

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 812014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MLubrication and Sche

82 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Markersfour zerks per inner arm,two arms

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 832014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MFrame-Mounted Coulte

84 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Contact Drive Chains2 chains totalType of

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication 852014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MMeter Drive Chains8

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 52014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MTire SafetyTire chan

86 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Frame-Mounted Vantage II Coulters (Option

2014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MGreat Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index 87OptionsPlanter OptionsSeed MonitorSeed sensors o

88 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Gauge Wheel Mud ScrapersThe mud scraper r

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Options 892014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MFrame-Mounted Row OptionsFrame-Mounted R

90 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Vantage I Fertilizer CoulterVantage I is

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Options 912014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MUnit-Mounted Row OptionsHeavy Duty Sprin

92 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23UMC Rigid Tine Row CleanersOptional singl

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Options 932014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MSeed Tube BrushA seed tube brush is stan

94 PD8070 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.401-479M Table of Contents Index 2014-07-23Brush MeterThis singulating meter accepts

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Options 952014-07-23 Table of Contents Index 401-479MSide Depth Gauge Wheel ScrapersRow unit