Operating instructions

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Adjustments 63

2015-01-26 Table of Contents Index 401-652M

Press Wheel Centering

If one press wheel is running in the seed trench, or the

wheels are not centered over the trench, the angle of

the press wheel assembly can be adjusted as follows:

Refer to Figure 76

1. Determine how far, and in which direction, the press

wheel assembly needs to move to center the wheels.

2. Raise planter. Secure with blocks or jack stands.

3. Loosen the

⁄

inch hex-head bolts and .

Note: Do not loosen the square-head bolts forward of the

hex-head bolts.

4. Turn the hex head cam under the forward hex

head jam bolt , and move the required amount.

5. Tighten both hex head bolts and .

If press wheel adjustments do not provide satisfactory

furrow closing, your conditions may require alternate

press wheels. A variety of wheel assemblies are

available. Consult your Great Plains dealer.

Figure 76

Press Wheel Centering

(View from beneath opener)

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