Operator’s/Parts Manual 3-Point Wide Row Planter Flat Fold Marker Manufacturing, Inc. P.O. Box 5060 ● Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 ! Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! 13331 Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
General Information General Information Important Notice Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, while every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Section 5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Section 6 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Section 1 Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using this Manual Using this Manual For your safety and to help in developing a better understanding of your equipment we highly recommend that you read the operator sections of this manual. Reading these sections not only provides valuable training but also familiarizes you with helpful information and its lo- cation. The parts sections are for reference only and don’t require cover to cover reading. After reviewing your manual store it in a dry, easily accessible location for future reference.
Section 1 Safety Rules Section 1 Safety Rules ! Most accidents are the result of negligence and carelessness, usually caused by failure of the operator to follow simple but necessary safety precautions. The following safety precautions are suggested to help prevent such accidents. The safe operation of any machinery is a big concern to consumers and manufactures. Your 3Point Wide Row Planter Flat Fold Marker has been designed with many built-in safety features.
Section 2 Assembly Instructions & Set-Up Section 2 Assembly Instructions & Set-Up Torque Values Chart for UNC Threads Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size (Inches) in-tpi1 4 Grade 2 Grade 5 Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size (Metric) Grade 8 pitch4 5.8 8.8 10.9 Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 N · m2 ft-lb3 N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb mm x N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb N·m 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8 4 3 6 5 9 7 1/4" - 28 8.
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Section 2 Assembly Instructions & Set-Up 3-Point Planter Installation Instructions NOTE: While using the following text to install your flat fold marker, you may need to refer to the parts section of this manual for more details and for positive identification of related items not mentioned in these instructions. Refer to Figure 2-1 for the following Installation Instructions. 1. Lower the planter to the planting position. Remove the frame end cap if applicable. 2.
Section 2 Assembly Instructions & Set-Up 4. Install the cylinders into the marker mounts (#1 & 2), Figure 2-2, retain cylinders with the pins and spacers. Slide the mounts and excess hoses into the frame. Install bolts and tighten (Torque value charts page 4). 5. Connect hoses to tractor and cycle cylinders in and out several times and purge any air that may be in cylinders. (Note the cylinders will alternate extending.
Section 2 Assembly Instructions & Set-Up Disk Adjustments The aggressiveness and the mark left by the disk may be changed by two methods: 1. Disk Angle To change the angle of cut, loosen the two bolts (1) Figure 2-4, rotate the disk assembly and retighten. 2. Direction Of Cut The disk may be mounted to throw dirt either in or out which will give different marks in different soil conditions. To change the direction of cut: a.
Section 3 Hydraulic System Section 3 Hydraulic System Adjusting The Hydraulics ! 1. Be sure tractor hydraulic reservoir is full. ! CAUTION! Never allow anyone near the drill when cycling the markers. 2. The marker hydraulic system is equipped with needle valves to control how fast each marker operates. The needle valves are built into the sequence valve body. There are two hex adjustment heads, one for controlling marker speed up and one for controlling marker speed down.
Section 4 Maintenance & Lubrication Section 4 Maintenance & Lubrication Maintenance Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any farm implement. With careful and systematic inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and repair. Breakaway Protection Lubrication Symbols 50 Lubrication is required every 50 hours of operation. The marker arm is attached to the marker body with a 5/16" breakaway bolt.
Section 4 Maintenance & Lubrication Seasonally Disk Bearings Type of Lubrication: Grease 12436 Maintenance & Lubrication Record Item to be Serviced 4/9/04 Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 5 Troubleshooting Section 5 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Hydraulic marker functioning improperly Check all hose fittings and connections for air and oil leaks. Check tractor hydraulic oil level. Check all bolts and fasteners. If markers do not alternate: a. Check tractor flow controls and set to maximum oil flow. If problem still exists. b. Remove valve, disassemble, and check for contamination or damage to spool. Re-assemble.
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Section 7 Flat Fold Marker Assembly 13334 14 3-Point Wide Row Planter Flat Fold Marker 113-519M Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 7 Flat Fold Marker Assembly Ref. Part No. Part Description 1. 2. 3.
Section 7 Disk Assembly 11244 16 3-Point Wide Row Planter Flat Fold Marker 113-519M Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 7 Disk Assembly Ref. Part No. Part Description 1.
Section 8 Hydraulic Assembly 13332 18 3-Point Wide Row Planter Flat Fold Marker 113-519M Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 8 Hydraulic Assembly Ref. Part No. Part Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Section 8 Hydraulic Cylinder (810-196C) 12027 20 3-Point Wide Row Planter Flat Fold Marker 113-519M Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 8 Hydraulic Cylinder (810-196C) Ref. Part No. Part Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 2A0022 4M3102 * * 3R0310 2A0012 * * * 2M3393 5M3118 7M3318 6R0154 2A0126 810-210C Piston Nut Piston Back-up O-Ring MW Head Tie Rod Nut O-Ring Back-up Wiper Seal MW Rod Tube Tie Rod Base Midway Hex Port Plug Seal Kit *Can Only Be Ordered In Seal Kit (15) 4/9/04 Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 8 Sequence Valve (810-197C) 12024 22 3-Point Wide Row Planter Flat Fold Marker 113-519M Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 8 Sequence Valve (810-197C) Ref. Part No. Part Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 3089 1088-908 1132-08 1179 1217 1211 1088-011 1089-011 1180 1218 1099 1087-250 1087-437 1042 1088-906 1182 1132-05 1088-905 1092-6 2153 Body, Sequence Valve O-Ring Plug, Hex Socket Needle, Flow Control Pin, .
Section 9 Marker Stand 13498 24 3-Point Wide Row Planter Flat Fold Marker 113-519M Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Section 9 Marker Stand Ref. Part No. Part Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 113-529H 113-518D 803-014C 804-013C 803-021C 804-022C 806-104C 806-004C Marker Stand Marker Plate Nut, Hex 3/8"-16 Washer, Lock Spring 3/8" Nut, Hex 5/8"-11 Washer, Lock Spring 5/8" U-Bolt 5/8"-11 x 7 1/32" x 8" Long U-Bolt 3/8"-16 x 2 x 2 3/4" Long 4/9/04 Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
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