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3S-3000

Three-Section Folding Drill

11/9/2007

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Table of Contents

3S-3000 Three-Section Folding Drill 195-110M-A 11/9/07

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Description of Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Intended Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Section 1 Drill Preparation and Setup . . . . 12Leveling the Drill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Tractor Drawbar Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Tractor Hydraulic Hookup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Safety Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Acre Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Bleeding the Hydraulic Systems . . . . . . . 19

Section 2 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . 22Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Unfolding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Setting the Bypass Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Field Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Fertilizer Box Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Marker Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Double Selector Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Shaft Monitor Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Point-Row Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Section 3 Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Seeding Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Seed Rate Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Seed Rate Charts (pounds per acre) . . . . 34Fertilizer Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Fertilizer Rate Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Fertilizer Meter Rate Charts. . . . . . . . . . . 39Seeding Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000 Series Opener Down Pressure . . . . . . 4000 Series Opener Adjustments . . . . . . . . 4200 Series Opener Frame Adjustments. . . 4300 Series Disk Scraper Adjustment . . . . . 4300 Series Seed-Lok® Lock Up. . . . . . . . . 43

Bleeding Marker Hydraulic System. . . . . 44Dual Markers Speed Adjustment . . . . . . 44Single Marker Speed Adjustment . . . . . . 45Transport Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Marker Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Disk Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Breakaway Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Seed and Fertilizer Capacity. . . . . . . . . . 48

Section 4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication . . 51

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Section 6 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 593S-3000 Flat Folding Marker . . . . . . . . . 5900 Series Seed Lok Firming Wheel . . . . 593S-3000 Feed Cup Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . 603S-3000 Shaft Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Two Outlet Tractor Hydraulic Kit . . . . . . . 613S-3000 Dual Gauge Wheels . . . . . . . . . 613S-3000F Offset Box Divider . . . . . . . . . 62Point-Row Clutches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Section 7 Specifications and Capacities. . 63Section 8 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Chain Routings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Hydraulic Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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Important Safety Information

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HandleChemicals Properly▲ Protective clothing should be

worn.▲ Handle all chemicals with care.▲ Follow instructions on container

label.▲ Agricultural chemicals can be

dangerous. Improper use canseriously injure persons, animals,plants, soil, and property.

▲ Inhaling smoke from any type ofchemical fire is a serious healthhazard.

▲ Store or dispose of unused chem-icals as specified by the chemicalmanufacturer.

Keep RidersOff Machinery▲ Riders obstruct the operator’s

view they could be struck by for-eign objects or thrown from themachine.

▲ Never allow children to operateequipment.

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Be Aware of Signal WordsThe word that designates a degreeor level of hazard seriousness. Thesignal words are:

Indicates an imminently hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, willresult in death or serious injury. Thissignal word is limited to the mostextreme situations, typically formachine components that, for func-tional purposes, cannot be guarded.

Indicates a potentially hazardous sit-uation which, if not avoided, couldresult in death or serious injury, andincludes hazards that are exposedwhen guards are removed. It mayalso be used to alert against unsafepractices.

Indicates a potentially hazardous sit-uation which, if not avoided, mayresult in minor or moderate injury. Itmay also be used to alert againstunsafe practices.

For Your Protection▲ Thoroughly read and understand

the “Safety Label” section, read allinstructions noted on them.

! DANGER!

! WARNING!

! CAUTION!

Shutdown and Storage▲ Lower machine to ground, put

tractor in park, turn off engine,and remove the key.

▲ Detach and store implements in aarea where children normally donot play. Secure implement byusing blocks and supports.

OFF

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TransportMachinery Safely▲ Comply with state and local laws.▲ Maximum transport speed for

implement is 20 mph. DO NOTEXCEED. Never travel at a speedwhich does not allow adequatecontrol of steering and stopping.Some rough terrains require aslower speed.

▲ Sudden breaking can cause atowed load to swerve and upset.

Reduce speed if towed load is notequipped with breaks.

▲ Use the following maximumspeed - tow load weight ratios asa guideline:

20 mph when weight is lessthan or equal to the weight oftractor.10 mph when weight is doublethe weight of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load thatis more than double the weight oftractor.

Use SafetyLights and Devices▲ Slow moving tractors, self-pro-

pelled equipment, and towedimplements can create a hazardwhen driven on public roads. Theyare difficult to see, especially atnight.

▲ Flashing warning lights and turnsignals are recommended when-ever driving on public roads. Uselights and devices provided withimplement.

Practice Safe Maintenance▲ Understand procedure before

doing work. Use proper tools andequipment, refer to Operator’sManual for additional information.

▲ Work in a clean dry area.▲ Lower the implement to the

ground, put tractor in park, turn offengine, and remove key beforepreforming maintenance.

▲ Allow implement to cool completely.▲ Install all transport locks on raised

drill before working underneath, referto the Operator’s Manual for quantityand location of transport locks.

▲ Do not grease or oil implementwhile it is in operation.

▲ Move the opener handle to the“ROAD” position and completeraising the openers to lock themup before working underneaththem.

▲ Disk edges are sharp. Be carefulwhen working in this area.

▲ Disconnect battery ground cable(-) before servicing or adjustingelectrical systems or before weld-ing on implement.

▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure partsare in good condition & installedproperly.

▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil ordebris.

▲ Remove all tools and unused parsfrom implement before operation.

Use A Safety Chain▲ A safety chain will help control

drawn machinery should it sepa-rate from the tractor drawbar.

▲ Use a chain with the strengthrating equal to or greater thanthe gross weight of the towedmachinery.

▲ Attach the chain to the tractordrawbar support or other speci-fied anchor location. Allow onlyenough slack in the chain to per-mit turning.

▲ Do not use safety chain for tow-ing.

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Prepare for Emergencies▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire extin-

guisher handy.▲ Keep emergency numbers for

doctor, ambulance, hospital andfire department near phone.

Tire Safety▲ Tire changing can be dangerous

and should be preformed bytrained personnel using the cor-rect tools and equipment.

▲ When inflating tires, use a clip-onchuck and extension hose longenough to allow you to stand toone side and NOT in front of orover the tire assembly. Use asafety cage if available.

▲ When removing and installingwheels, use wheel handlingequipment adequate for theweight involved.

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WearProtective Equipment▲ Protective clothing and equipment

should be worn.▲ Wear clothing and equipment

appropriate for the job. Avoidloose fitting clothing.

▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noisecan cause hearing impairment orhearing loss. Wear suitable hear-ing protection such as earmuffs orearplugs.

▲ Operating equipment safelyrequires the full attention of theoperator. Avoid wearing radioheadphones while operatingmachinery.

Avoid HighPressure Fluids Hazard▲ Escaping fluid under pressure can

penetrate the skin causing seriousinjury.

▲ Avoid the hazard by relievingpressure before disconnectinghydraulic lines.

▲ Use a piece of paper or card-board, NOT BODY PARTS, tocheck for suspected leaks.Wear protective gloves and safetyglasses or goggles when workingwith hydraulic systems.

▲ If an accident occurs, see a doc-tor immediately. Any fluid injectedinto the skin must be surgicallyremoved within a few hours organgrene may result.

Safety at All TimesThoroughly read and understand theinstructions given in this manualbefore operation. Refer to the “SafetyLabel” section, read all instructionsnoted on them.▲ Operator should be familiar with

all functions of the unit.▲ Operate implement from the

driver’s seat only.▲ Do not leave tractor or implement

unattended with engine running.▲ Dismounting from a moving tractor

could cause serious injury or death.

▲ Do not stand between the tractorand implement during hitching.

▲ Keep hands, feet, and clothingaway from power-driven parts.

▲ Wear snug fitting clothing to avoidentanglement with moving parts.

▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,when folding and raising imple-ment. Make sure all persons areclear of working area.

▲ Turning tractor too tight maycause implement to ride up onwheels. This could result in injuryor equipment damage.

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818-019CNegative Tongue Weight

818-045CPinch Point Crushing

Safety LabelsYour implement comes equipped with all safety labels in place.They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.

1. Read and follow label directions.2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.3. Replace all damaged or missing labels.4. Some new equipment installed during repair require safety

labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specifiedby the manufacturer. When ordering new components make

sure the correct safety labels are included in the request. Toorder new labels go to your Great Plains dealer.

5. Refer to this section for proper label placement.To install new labels:a. Clean the area the label is to be placed.

b. Peel backing from label. Press firmly on surfacebeing careful not to cause air bubbles under label.

818-003CSlow Moving Vehicle Label

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838-267CDaytime Reflector

Wing Walkboardsinside ends

838-265CAmber Reflector

Center Walkboardboth ends

818-078CGeneral Instructions

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838-266CRed Reflector

Wing Walkboardsinside ends

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Wing WalkboardsBack side of both ends


Wing Walkboardsoutside end

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818-257CROAD Position15549

818-258CFIELD Position15548

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818-339CHigh Pressure Fluid15532

818-337CExcessive Speed15532

818-398CTire is Not a Step15526

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818-660CTransport Locks

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818-682CMarker Pinch Point Crushing15670

818-557CCan Not Read English15532

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15676 818-751CImproper Tire Inflation - Wing Gauge Wheel Tires

818-752CImproper Tire Inflation - Transport Tires15677

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Introduction



Introduction

Plains. Keep your copy in the manual for use when corre-sponding with the dealer.

To order a new Operator or Parts Manual contact your au-thorized dealer or write to the address listed below in theOwner Assistance paragraph. Include the model and seri-al numbers of your unit.

The information in this manual was current at printing.Some parts may change to assure top performance.

Definitions:"Right " or "Left" as used in this manual is determined byfacing the direction the machine will travel while in use un-less otherwise stated.

IMPORTANT: A special point of information that the authorfeels you must be aware of before continuing with the in-structions that follow.

Owner AssistanceIf customer service or repair parts are required contactyour local Great Plains dealer. He has trained personnel,repair parts, and the equipment needed to service yourimplement. These parts have been specially designedand should only be replaced with genuine Great Plainsparts.

Serial Number PlateRefer to the Figure 1 for the location of your serial numberplate.

NOTE: A special point of information related to it’spreceding topic. The author’s intention is that youread and note this information before continuing.

Serial Number Plate LocationFigure 1

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Great Plains welcomes you to the growing family of newproduct owners.

This implement has been designed with care and built byskilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly,maintenance, and safe operating practices will help youget years of satisfactory use from the machine.

Description of UnitThe 3S-3000 Drill is a 30 ft. 3 section grain drill which cou-ples our solid stand double disk openers with live closed-center tractor hydraulics to achieve constant opener downpressure through a wide range of opener movement. Hy-draulic down pressure provides easy single point openerpressure adjustment while providing accurate depth con-trol and seed placement over uneven terrain. The T handleadjustment on the depth controlling press wheels provideeasy seed depth adjustment for each individual row unit.

The 3S-3000F allows you to plant seed and apply fertilizerin the same field pass. Dividers partition the drill boxes intoseed and fertilizer compartments. The openers apply dryfertilizer to the seed trench before the furrow is closed. Youcan use both compartments for seed.

Features include:• Single tang or Clevis style hitches

• 15 degree wing box down flex and 20 degree wing boxup flex

• Floating opener frames for increased flexibility over un-even terrain

• Multiple opener pressure valves to vary the openerpressure from wings to center

• 4 speed drive system for a wide range of seeding rates

• Solid Stand openers

• 3.2 bushel-per-foot seed box

• Seed level gauges.

• V-bottom boxes for complete cleanout

• Internal drive gauge wheels that ride on tapered rollerbearings

• Safety lights which couple with tractor lighting system

Intended UsageThis machine is intended to be used primarily for conven-tional tillage applications. It has capability of some mini-mum or light no-till drilling.

Using This ManualThis Operator’s Section is designed to help familiarize youwith safety, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, andmaintenance. Read this manual and follow the recommen-dations to help ensure safe and efficient operation.

The warranty sheet should be filled out by the owner anddealer at the time of purchase. After completion give thedealer the white copy and send the pink copy to Great

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For prompt service always use the serial number and modelnumber when ordering parts from your Great Plains dealer.Be sure to include your serial and model numbers in corre-spondence also.

Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new ma-chine. If for any reason you do not understand any part ofthis manual or are not satisfied with the service received,the following actions are suggested:

1. Discuss the matter with your dealership Service Man-ager make sure he is aware of any problems you may

have and that he has had the opportunity to assist you.

2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the Owner orGeneral Manager of the dealership, explain the prob-lem and request assistance.

3. For further assistance write to:

Product SupportGreat Plains Mfg. Inc., Service Department

P.O. Box 5060Salina, KS 67402-5060

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Section 1 Drill Preparation and Setup



Leveling the DrillCenter Box Frame Leveling1. Park the drill on a clean level surface.

2. Raise the openers and lock them up.

3. Loosen the eight center box mount bolts (1), four boltson each side of tongue, see Figure 1-1, and slide cen-ter box frame sideways until it is centered with main-frame and transport axle.

4. See Figure 1-2. Measure the height of center boxopener frame pivots (2) from the level surface andraise low end of box frame up until both opener framepivots measure the same distance from the ground.

5. Torque the 7/8 inch box mount bolts (1), Figure 1-1.

Adjust Toolbar HeightThe height of the Toolbars are set at the factory for a leveldrill and should not require adjustment. Three spacerwashers above and below the toolbars at their vertical piv-ot pins allow for a small amount of toolbar height adjust-ment. Measure from the level surface to the inner wing boxopener frame pivots. See Figure 1-3. If the opener framepivots vary more than 1/4" raise the lower toolbar up by re-moving spacer washers from the top side of the toolbarand placing them on the bottom side of the toolbar asshown in Figure 1-4.

It is best to lower the openers and apply enough hydraulicpressure to them to help balance the wing frame when re-moving the vertical pivot pin to adjust toolbar height.

Toolbar Height AdjustmentFigure 1-4


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Toolbar Height Leveling DimensionFigure 1-3

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Center Box Mount BoltsFigure 1-1

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Opener Frame LevelingFigure 1-2

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Opener frame

pivot height

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1. Adjust The Wing Box AlignmentRefer to Figure 1-5, place a 4x4 or similar sized blockahead of the wing gauge wheels. Pull forward or rock thewing frames back until the toolbar stop bolt is firmlyagainst the stop plate on the center box frame. The toolbarstop bolt runs through a formed channel on the bottomside of the toolbar. Run a string line across the back of the

center box and out toward the outer ends of the wings.The outboard ends of the wing boxes should be toed for-ward about 1" ahead of the inboard ends. Adjust the wingbox alignment by controlling when the 1 1/4" toolbar stopbolt contacts the stop plate on the center box frame. Ad-just the 1 1/4" toolbar stop bolts in or out until the outerend of the wing boxes are toed forward about 1".

Wing Box Alignment MeasurementFigure 1-5

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Stop Bolt

String LineString LineSupport

String LineSupport

A A B

CC

B

C-B=1"C-B=1"

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Transfer Drive Shaft Front to Rear AdjustmentFigure 1-6

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2. Align Transfer Drive ShaftAfter the wing boxes are properly aligned, the transferdrive shaft must be aligned so the pair of break-away jawshave full engagement and are concentric. The 7/8" hexdrive shafts holding the clutch jaws should not contacteach other when the wing boxes are properly aligned andback against their stop. Place a 4x4 or similar sized blockahead of the wing gauge wheels and pull forward or push

the wing box frames back until the toolbar stop bolt is firm-ly against the stop plate on the center box frame.

To align the clutch jaws in the front to rear direction, loosenthe two 5/16" (#1) bolts which hold the 7/8" hex bearingflangettes (#2) and slide the bearing assembly in the de-sired direction, as shown in Figure 1-6.

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Transfer Drive Shaft Vertical AdjustmentFigure 1-7 15621

To align the clutch jaws in the vertical direction, loosen thetwo 5/8" bolts (#1) on the break-away adjustment plate at

the back side of the toolbar and slide the 1/2" (#2) plate upor down in the desired direction, as shown in Figure 1-7.

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Transfer Drive Shaft Clutch Jaw AdjustmentFigure 1-8

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To adjust the clutch jaws for full jaw contact, loosen the two1/2" (#1) bolts which fasten the bearing bracket (#2) to the1/2" adjustment plate and slide the bearing bracket untilthe jaws on the fixed half of the clutch make full contact

with the jaws on the spring loaded half of the clutch withoutcompressing the clutch spring, as shown in Figure 1-8.The two 7/8" hex shafts should have 1/8" between themwhen the clutch jaws have full contact.

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Tractor Drawbar HookupThe Great Plains 30 ft 3 section drill has three hitch op-tions: a clevis hitch, a small hole single strap hitch, and alarge hole single strap hitch. Use the single strap hitch fortractors with clevis drawbars, and use the clevis hitch withtractors which have single tang drawbars. In either casealways use a locking style drawbar pin sized to match theholes in the hitch and drawbar.

! WARNING!Since this drill can have both positive and negative hitch forcesalways use a clevis hitch or clevis drawbar with a locking stylehitch pin through the clevis.

The Great Plains 30 ft 3 section drill is designed to operatewith the lowest hitch hole in the tongue measuring about18" off the ground when in FIELD (lowered) position. Themounting holes in the hitch have been offset so the hitchcan be turned over and bolted on in three positions, givingyou six hitching positions. Use the screw jack to raise thefront of the drill tongue so the lowest hitch hole in thetongue measures 18" off the ground. Adjust the drill hitchto match your tractor drawbar. See Figure 1-9. The drillhitch can accommodate tractor drawbars ranging from15.5 to 32 inches high.

Your drill is equipped with a hitch safety chain. The safetychain should be securely attached to the drill hitch and thetractor whenever towing or planting.

NOTE: When hitching the drill to a different tractor,check for a difference in drawbar heights. If theheights are different, the hitch height must be read-justed accordingly.

Hitch Height AdjustmentFigure 1-9

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Use the jack to raise and lower the front of the drill whenhitching to the tractor, and store it in the storage tube onthe top of the tongue as shown in Figure 1-11.

Jack Lifting PositionFigure 1-10

Storing Tongue JackFigure 1-11

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Tractor Hydraulic Hookup

! WARNING!Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causingserious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure beforedisconnecting hydraulic lines. Use a piece of paper or card-board, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks. Wearprotective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when workingwith hydraulic systems. If an accident occurs, see a doctor im-mediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically re-moved within a few hours or gangrene may result.

Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help youhook up hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses that go to thesame remote valve are marked with the same color.

To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit, refer toplastic hose holders. See Figure 1-12. Hoses under ex-tended-cylinder symbol feed cylinder base ends. Hosesunder retracted-cylinder symbol feed cylinder rod ends.

Hydraulic Hose LabelFigure 1-12

Color Hydraulic Function

Red Opener Lift

Blue Transport Lift

White Fold

Orange Marker

NOTE: To run drill on tractors with open-center hy-draulics or on tractors with fixed-displacement hydrau-lic pumps, you must install a Great Plains kit, partnumber 194-143A. If you are not familiar with yourtractor hydraulics, consult your tractor dealer.

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1. Connect opener-lift hoses to circuit designated for hy-draulic-motor control.

2. Connect transport-lift hoses to tractor remote valve.

3. Connect fold hoses to tractor remote valve.

IMPORTANT: If your tractor has only two remote valves,you must install a double-selector valve to combine thetransport-lift and opener-lift circuits. Refer to 3S-3000Two-Outlet Tractor Hydraulic Kit, “Options,” page 61.

Safety LightsThe light package that your drill is equipped with, requiresthat your tractor have the correct electrical connections.Your tractor should be wired for a standard 7-pin electricalconnector which works with the tractor's flashers and turnsignals. All that should be necessary to hook up the lightsis to plug them into the tractor's 7-pin connector.

If your tractor is not equipped with a 7-pin connector,please contact your local dealer for installation to yourtractor manufacturers specifications.

Acre MeterAssemble the acre meter to the end of the main drive shafton the center section as shown in Figure 1-13. Record theacres before you begin planting and subtract that numberfrom the final reading to get acres planted.

Acre Meter LocationFigure 1-13

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Bleeding the Hydraulic Systems

! CAUTION!This drill has a negative tongue weight when unfolded and theopeners raised. Be certain that the drill is hitched securely toyour tractor drawbar and be certain the safety chain is securelyattached to the tractor before raising the openers and unfoldingthe drill.

Bleeding the Fold HydraulicsRefer to Figure 1-14:1. With the drill unfolded (the fold cylinders completely

extended), disconnect the rod end pins and swing the

NOTE: Check hydraulic fluid level in tractor reservoirand fill it to proper level before starting this proce-dure. Add fluid to system as needed. A low reservoirlevel may draw air back into the system causing jerkyor uneven cylinder movements. System capacity forentire drill is approximately 4 1/2 gallons.

cylinders so they will not catch or contact anythingduring the bleeding process.

2. Loosen the rod end hose fitting at the elbow on the leftfold cylinder.

3. Slowly supply oil to the rod end of the fold cylindersuntil oil appears at the loosened hose fitting. Tightenthe rod end hose fitting and completely retract the foldcylinders.

4. With the cylinders completely retracted, loosen thebase end hose fitting at the elbow on the left fold cyl-inder.

5. Slowly supply oil to the base end of the fold cylindersuntil oil appears at the loosened hose fitting. Tightenthe base end hose fitting and cycle the fold cylinders inand out several times.

6. Repin the cylinder rod clevis.

Bleeding the Fold HydraulicsFigure 1-14

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Bleeding the Opener Lift Hydraulic SystemRefer to Figure 1-15:1. Check that opener frames are locked in ROAD posi-

tion.

2. Turn knobs on pressure-control valves completelycounterclockwise, then turn knobs clockwise threeturns.

3. Turn knob on bypass valve completely clockwise forno oil flow.

4. Loosen six hose-end fittings at three locations onopener-lift circuit:

• both JIC fittings on the two 3/8" opener lift hoses ex-tending from the end of each wing toolbar,

• the JIC fittings on the two 3/8" opener lift hosesfeeding the center opener lift cylinders, and

• the end where these center two hoses tee at themiddle of the center box frame.

5. Slowly supply oil to top side of pressure-controlvalves. As oil begins to appear at a fitting, tighten thatfitting. Continue supplying oil until one of the two fit-tings is tightened at each of the three locations.

6. Slowly supply oil to bottom side of pressure-controlvalves. As oil begins to appear at a fitting, tighten thatfitting until all hose fittings are tight. Continue to supplyoil to bottom side of pressure-control valves untilopeners are raised completely.

7. Move opener transport hooks to FIELD position andcycle openers up and down about ten times. Each timeyou pressure openers down, hold tractor remote leveruntil opener circuit builds up to pressure you have setat control valves. Turn knobs on pressure-controlvalves clockwise far enough to build up at least 1000psi on pressure gauges when cycling openers.

8. Once openers have been cycled, return transport hooksto ROAD position and lock openers up.

Bleeding the Opener Lift HydraulicsFigure 1-15

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Bleeding the Transport Lift HydraulicsRefer to Figure 1-16:1. Start with the transport axle in the lowered (field) po-

sition, and the box lift cylinder (at the middle of thetongue) completely retracted. Loosen the base endhose fitting at the elbow on the left transport lift cylin-der and the base end hose fitting on the box lift cylin-der at the middle of the tongue.

2. Slowly supply oil to the base end of the transport liftcylinders until oil appears at the loosened hose fit-tings. Oil may not appear at both location at sametime. As oil begins to appear at a fitting, tighten that fit-ting and proceed until both fittings have been tight-ened. Completely extend the transport lift cylindersand IMMEDIATELY lock the cylinders up by flipping upthe cylinder lock channels on both transport lift cylin-ders and the box lift cylinder at the middle of thetongue.

! WARNING!NEVER CRAWL UNDER THE DRILL IN THE RAISED POSI-TON WITHOUT THE CYLINDER LOCK CHANNELS INPLACE.

3. When the cylinder lock channels are in place, loosenthe rod end hose fitting at the elbow on the left trans-port lift cylinder and the rod end hose fitting on the boxlift cylinder at the middle of the tongue.

4. Slowly supply oil to the rod end of the transport lift cyl-inders until oil appears at the loosened hose fittings.As oil begins to appear at a fitting, tighten that fittingand proceed until both fittings have been tightened.

5. Extend the transport lift cylinders, and remove the cyl-inder lock channels. Completely cycle the transport lifthydraulics several times.

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LiftingThe openers are raised and lowered on their own hydrau-lic circuit. To operate them with live hydraulic power alwaysconnect the opener lift circuit to the #1 remote hydrauliccircuit or the circuit designed for HYDRAULIC MOTORcontrol. On many CLOSED CENTER or PRESSURE/FLOW COMPENSATED tractors the #1 circuit is the circuitdesigned to supply live hydraulic power to remote loca-tions.

The openers can be locked up for transporting or for work-ing under the drill. To lock the openers up, position theopener transport lock handles in the ROAD position Fig-ure 2-1 and completely raise the openers.

To unlock the openers, position the opener transport lockhandles in the FIELD position Figure 2-2 and completelyraise the openers to allow the opener transport locks todisengage. There are two lock handles on each drill sec-tion.

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Folding1. Folding is best achieved on level ground with the trac-

tor transmission in neutral. Be aware of the clearancerequired to fold the drill.

! CAUTION!NEVER allow anyone near the drill during folding operations.

2. Position the opener transport lock handles in theROAD position Figure 2-1 and completely raise theopeners. The opener transport lock handles arespring loaded and can be moved to the ROAD positionwith the openers up or down, but the locks will only en-gage when the openers are completely raised. Thereare two lock handles on each drill section.

3. Make sure the transport lift cylinders and front box liftcylinder are completely retracted.

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4. Slowly supply oil to the rod end of the fold circuit. Com-pletely fold the wing frames until both wing gaugewheels contact the tongue tube.

5. Supply oil to the transport lift circuit until the transportlift cylinders and front box lift cylinder are completelyextended and the drill is completely raised.

6. Rotate the cylinder lock channels over the rods on thetwo transport lift cylinders and front-box, lift cylinder asshown in Figure 2-3.

7. Allow the transport-lift cylinders to settle back againstthe lock channels.

8. Before transporting, check that the hydraulic cylindershave settled against the lock channels and are holdingthe channels securely.

NOTE: Make sure the u-shaped clips in the lockchannels clasp the cylinder rods securely. The clipsmust hold the channels in position until the cylinderssettle against the channels. You may need to adjust aclip by turning the bolt inside the channel.

Front Box Lift CylinderCylinder Lock Channel Inserted for Transporting

Figure 2-3

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Transport Lift CylinderCylinder Lock Channels Inserted for Transporting

Unfolding1. Supply oil to the transport lift circuit until the transport lift

cylinders and front box lift cylinder are completely ex-tended (the drill is completely raised). Rotate the cylinderlock channels off the rods of the transport lift cylindersand front box lift cylinder, as shown in Figure 2-4.

2. Completely retract the transport lift cylinders and frontbox lift cylinder.

3. Slowly supply oil to the base end of the fold circuit. Un-fold the wing frames by completely extending the foldcylinders.

4. Position the opener transport lock handles in theFIELD position, as shown back in Figure 2-2 and com-

Transport Cylinder Lock Channels Removedfor Field Use

Figure 2-4

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pletely raise the openers to allow the opener transportlocks to disengage. The opener transport lock handlesare spring loaded and can be moved to the FIELD po-sition with the openers up or down, but the locks willonly disengage when the openers are completelyraised. There are two lock handles on each drill section.

Transporting

! CAUTION!This drill should never be pulled faster than 20 miles per hour!

Before transporting the drill check the following items.

1. Transport only with a tractor of proper size. See Trac-tor Requirements in the “Drill Preparation and Set-up” section on page 17.

2. The drill must be hitched securely to tractor. Alwaysuse a locking style drawbar pin sized to match theholes in the hitch and drawbar (minimum of 1" diame-ter).

3. The safety chain should be securely attached to thedrill hitch and the tractor.

4. The Safety Lights must be plugged in with tractorlights using the standard 7-pin terminal.

5. Make sure the drill is properly folded. Refer to Foldingon page 22.

6. The opener transport lock handles should be in theROAD position and the openers completely raised forthe opener locks to engage and lock the openers up.There are two lock handles on each drill section.

7. The cylinder lock channels must be on the rods of thetwo transport lift cylinders and front box lift cylinder. Asshown back in Figure 2-3, allow the transport lift cylin-ders to settle back against the lock channels.

Marker TransportationAlways transport the marker with it folded in the flat posi-tion. Make sure the second marker section rests securelyon the transport carrier.

ParkingUnhitching with the drill unfolded.

! CAUTION!This drill has a negative tongue weight when unfolded and theopeners raised. Do not unhitch the drill in the unfolded positionwithout first lowering the parking stand and pressurizing theopeners down. Unhitching in the unfolded position with theopeners raised could result in sudden elevation of the tonguecausing injury or death.

1. Remove the jack from its storage location on top of thetongue and pin it in the post located on the left side ofthe tongue, refer to Figure 2-5. Extend the jack untilweight of the tongue is on the jack.

2. Lower the parking stands located at the outer end ofeach wing box by unpinning the keeper pin and rotat-ing the stand down. See Figure 2-6. Place a block un-der the foot of the stand if it does not contact theground.

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3. Lower the openers and pressure them down.

4. Unplug the drills’ hydraulic lines and electrical linesfrom the tractor.

5. Remove the hitch pin and safety chain from the tractordrawbar. Use caution when removing the hitch pin be-cause a slight tongue elevation might still occur.

NOTE: After the drill has been unhitched for a time inthe unfolded position the tongue may rise above thetractor drawbar height. Lower the tongue back downby connecting the opener lift circuit and pressuringthe openers back down.

Unhitching with the drill folded.1. Fold, raise, and lock the drill in the transport position.

2. Park the drill on a level, solid area.

3. Remove the jack from its storage location on top of thetongue and pin it in the post located on the left side ofthe tongue, refer back to Figure 2-5. Extend the jackuntil weight of the tongue is on the jack. If the groundis soft, place a board or plate under the jack to widenthe ground contact area.

4. Unplug the drills’ hydraulic lines and electrical linesfrom the tractor.

5. Remove the hitch pin and safety chain from the tractordrawbar.

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Setting the Bypass ValveA bypass valve is plumbed into the opener down pressurecircuit. See . Tractors with load-sensing, closed-center hy-draulics require this bypass valve to protect the tractor hy-draulic system.

If you are unsure what type of hydraulic system is on yourtractor, contact your tractor manufacturer.

Tractors with Open Center HydraulicsClose bypass valve for no oil flow by turning knob on valveclockwise completely. Always operate the drill with the by-pass valve closed.

Tractors with Pressure Compensating Closed CenterHydraulics (PC Closed)Close bypass valve for no oil flow by turning knob on valveclockwise completely. Always operate the drill with the by-pass valve closed.

Tractors with Load Sensing Closed Center Hydraulics(LS Closed) or Pressure Flow Compensating (PFC)Systems

IMPORTANT: Failure to use the bypass valve on load-sensing tractors may cause major tractor damage.

1. Close bypass valve for no oil flow by turning knob onvalve clockwise completely.

2. With tractor at half throttle, adjust flow-control valve ontractor so openers raise and lower at a reasonablespeed. Keep tractor at one-half throttle for remainingsteps.

NOTE: The faster openers raise and lower, the greater po-tential for oil heating, premature wear or tractor damage.

3. Engage tractor hydraulics and lower openers. Lockhydraulic lever on tractor for continuous operation.

4. Adjust pressure-control valves on drill for opener

Bypass ValveFigure 2-719045

down pressure so gauges are at 1800 psi. See Figure2-6.

5. While watching gauges on drill, slowly turn knob onbypass valve counterclockwise. Adjust bypass valvejust until needles on gauges begin to move down from1800 psi. Lock bypass valve at this setting. (See alsonote below.)

6. Adjust pressure-control valves on drill to desiredopener down pressure as explained under OpenerDown Pressure, beginning on page 40.

NOTE: The higher the bypass pressure, the greater thepotential for oil heating and premature tractor damage. Atthe same time, for proper opener operation the bypassvalve must be set at least 300 psi above the opener down-pressure setting when the tractor is at one-half throttle.Therefore, you should set the bypass valve as low as pos-sible while staying at least 300 psi above the opener downpressure setting.

While 1800 psi is a good starting point for setting the by-pass valve, if you consistently operate the drill with lowopener down pressure you can set the bypass valve be-low 1800 psi. If you consistently operate the drill with veryhigh opener down pressure, you may need a bypass-valvesetting above 1800 psi.

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Field OperationThe openers are mounted on floating opener frameswhich follow the contour of the ground while maintainingconstant opener down pressure. To achieve the designedopener flotation the opener hydraulic circuit must be pow-ered by an active hydraulic system. An active hydraulicsystem requires a tractor with closed-center hydraulics orpressure/flow compensated hydraulics which are poweredby a variable-displacement hydraulic pump.

To run the drill on tractors with open-center hydraulics oron tractors with fixed-displacement hydraulic pumps re-quires a kit (Great Plains part number 194-143A). Refer toNon-Active Hydraulics on page 28 for adjusting a drill withNon-Active Hydraulics.

Active Hydraulic System(Tractors with closed-center hydraulic systems andvariable-displacement hydraulic pumps)1. Lower the opener frames by pushing FORWARD on

the tractor remote hydraulic lever. The remote levermust be LOCKED OPEN in this position to provideconstant pressure/flow to the openers.

John Deere tractors with Sound-Gard ® Body: Uselever lock clip, John Deere part number R52667, tolock lever forward. See your tractor dealer for clip pur-chase and installation.

John Deere 7000 Series tractors: Rotate valvedetent selector to motor position to lock lever in for-ward position.

John Deere 8000 Series tractors: Set timer to con-tinuous. Push lever forward until detent clicks.

Case-IH Magnum tractors: Lock lever forward indetent position. You may need to turn up detent pres-sure to its maximum setting. Do not tie hydraulic leverpast detent position with a strap. See your tractordealer for hydraulic-system details.

Other tractors: Lock lever forward in detent position.You may need to turn up detent pressure to maximumor use a mechanical detent holder to hold lever for-ward. See your tractor dealer for proper means of pro-viding constant flow to openers.

IMPORTANT: Tractors with load-sensing hydraulicsmust use the bypass valve to operate the 3S-3000.Failure to use the bypass valve can cause major trac-tor damage. Before adjusting opener down pressure,set bypass valve as explained under Setting the By-pass Valve, page 26.

2. With the tractor hydraulic lever locked forward, turn theknob on the pressure control valves as shown in Fig-ure 2-9. Watch the pressure gauge and dial in the de-sired pressure on the openers. Clockwise increasesthe pressure and counterclockwise decreases pres-sure. Once the pressure is set, lock each knob withthe lock disk. There is one pressure control valve forthe center section, and one for the wing sections. Insome typical applications, the pressure on the centersection is set slightly higher than the wings to accountfor additional compaction from the drill transport tiresand tractor tires. The recommended pressure rangefor drilling is between 200 psi and 1200 psi. Setting theopener down pressure above 1600 psi. will raise thedrive wheels off the ground when the seed box is emp-ty causing skips and poor seed metering. See Plant-ing Adjustments in the “Adjustments” sectionstarting on page 38 to convert hydraulic pressure atthe gauge to opener down force.

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3. After the opener pressure is set, opener depth is con-trolled by the press wheel adjustment. Attached to therear of each opener is one of several optional presswheels. The press wheels close the furrow and gentlypress soil over the seed while also providing depthcontrol for the opener. To adjust the position of thepress wheel, which automatically changes the seed-ing depth of the opener, lift the "T" handle located ontop of the opener and slide it forward or rearward untilthe seeding depth is correct, as shown in Figure 2-10.Moving the handle forward plants shallower whilemoving the handle rearward plants deeper. A springloaded pin holds the "T" handle at the setting to main-tain the proper depth. Lift the opener frames slightly totake the pressure off the "T" handles when adjustingthe press wheel depth.

Priority Flow Hydraulic SystemsOn some tractors with load-sensing hydraulics, the circuit#1 is capable of taking nearly 100 percent of available hy-draulic flow. Operating the openers or markers on circuit#1 will starve the other circuit, making one function inop-erable.

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NOTE: The opener pressure setting controls the soilfirming pressure on the press wheel as well as thedisk penetrating force. DO NOT use more openerdown pressure than necessary to obtain the desiredopener penetration and to maintain the proper firm-ing action over the seed. Set the planting depth withthe depth controlling press wheel and only useenough opener pressure to cut the proper seedgroove and maintain the desired soil firming action.Excessive opener force will lead to excessive wearand damage of the opener components.

To operate markers and constant opener down pressureat the same time, connect the openers to circuit #2 and themarkers to circuit #3.

Non-Active Hydraulic System(Tractors with open-center hydraulic systems orfixed-displacement hydraulic pumps)To run the drill on tractors with open-center hydraulics oron fixed-displacement hydraulic pumps requires a kit(Great Plains part number 194-143A). This kit utilizes anon-active hydraulic system which allows you to pressur-ize your openers down and lock in that pressure on levelground by holding the opener frames in a fixed position.

1. Lower the opener frames by pushing FORWARD onthe tractor remote hydraulic lever. The remote levermust be TEMPORARILY LOCKED OPEN in this posi-tion while the pressure adjustment is being made toprovide constant pressure and flow to the openers.

2. With the tractor hydraulic lever locked forward, turn theknob on the pressure control valves as shown in Fig-ure 2-9. Watch the pressure gauge and dial in the de-sired pressure on the openers. Clockwise increasesthe pressure, and counterclockwise decreases pres-sure. Once the pressure is set, lock each knob withthe lock disk. There is one pressure control valve forthe center section and one for the wing sections. Insome typical applications, the pressure on the centersection is set slightly higher than the wings to accountfor additional compaction from the drill and tractortires. The recommended pressure range for drilling isbetween 200 psi and 1200 psi. Setting the openerdown pressure above 1600 psi. will raise the drivewheels off the ground when the seed box is emptycausing skips and poor seed metering. See “Fertiliz-er Adjustment” on page 38 to convert hydraulic pres-sure at the gauge to opener down force.

3. After the opener pressure is set, RETURN THETRACTOR REMOTE HYDRAULIC LEVER TO ITSNEUTRAL POSITION. This "locks in" the previouslyselected pressure and the opener frames remain in afixed position.

NOTE: Open center tractors and tractors with fixeddisplacement pumps are not designed to provide acontinuous supply of pressurized oil to remote loca-tions. Attempting to continuously supply oil to thepressure control valves will cause your tractor hy-draulic pump to bypass a large volume of pressur-ized oil. This will result in overheating of the tractorhydraulic oil supply and WILL RESULT IN TRACTORDAMAGE.

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4. Each time the openers are lowered, hold the tractorremote hydraulic lever forward for a few seconds to re-charge the circuit, then return it to its neutral position.The tractor and drill should be on level ground whenyou return the tractor lever to neutral.

5. The open center hydraulic kit allows the tractor opera-tor to momentarily operate the opener down pressurecircuit as an active circuit. When approaching amound or valley where active hydraulics is desirable,the tractor operator can MOMENTARILY PUSH THETRACTOR REMOTE HYDRAULIC LEVER FOR-WARD which will allow the opener frames to follow theuneven terrain with constant opener down pressure.As soon as the drill returns to level ground RETURNTHE TRACTOR REMOTE HYDRAULIC LEVER TOITS NEUTRAL POSITION to "lock in" the preset pres-sure once again. DO NOT activate the tractor remotehydraulic lever for more than 20 seconds at a time,once every 2 minutes. Always wait until the tractor anddrill are on level ground before returning the tractor re-mote hydraulic lever to its neutral position. The tractorremote hydraulic lever can be momentarily bumpedforward any time on level ground to assure the presetpressure is correctly locked in and to reset the systemif it has not been operated for a long period of time.

NOTE: On some tractors with very positive remotehydraulic checks, a slight increase in the reading onthe pressure gauges may occur after the tractor re-mote lever is returned to neutral. This is caused byback pressure on the opener cylinders and should beignored. The NET OPERATING PRESSURE on theopener cylinders is maintained at the pressure youselected while the tractor remote lever was held for-ward–not at the "apparently increased" pressure. Re-activating the tractor lever forward will confirm this.

6. After the opener pressure is set, opener depth is con-trolled by the press-wheel adjustment. Attached to therear of each opener is one of several optional presswheels. The press wheels close the furrow and gentlypress soil over the seed while also providing depthcontrol for the opener. To adjust the position of thepress wheel, which automatically changes the seed-ing depth of the opener, lift the "T" handle located ontop of the opener at the rear and slide it forward orrearward until the seeding depth is correct as shown inFigure 2-10, page 28. Moving the handle forwardplants shallower while moving the handle rearwardplants deeper. A spring loaded pin holds the "T" han-dle at the setting to maintain the proper depth. Lift theopener frames slightly to take the pressure off the "T"handles when adjusting the press wheel depth.

NOTE: The opener pressure setting controls the soilfirming pressure on the press wheel as well as thedisk penetrating force. DO NOT use more openerdown pressure than necessary to obtain the desiredopener penetration and to maintain the proper firm-ing action over the seed. Set the planting depth withthe depth controlling press wheel and only useenough opener pressure to cut the proper seedgroove and maintain the desired soil firming action.Excessive opener force will lead to excessive wearand damage of the opener components.

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Fertilizer Box OperationThe 3S-3000F is equipped with a fertilizer compartmentso you can plant seed and apply fertilizer in the same fieldpass. Use dry, granular fertilizer and follow the procedurebelow.

1. Clean any seed or debris from the fertilizer compart-ment.

2. Adjust the seed and fertilizer compartments to desiredcapacity. The 3S-3000F is equipped with standard di-viders that partition the drill boxes into 60 percentseed and 40 percent fertilizer. If your drill is outfittedwith optional offset dividers, the seed-to-fertilizer ratiocan be changed. Refer to Seed and Fertilizer Capaci-ty, “Adjustments,” on page 48.

3. Calibrate the fertilizer application rate as explainedunder Fertilizer Rate Adjustment and Fertilizer RateCalibration, “Adjustments,” on page 38.

4. Check that the divider door is closed so seed and fer-tilizer cannot pass between compartments. See Fig-ure 2-13.

5. Check that the fertilizer cleanout door is latched se-curely as shown in Figure 2-11. Close all door latchesbefore loading the fertilizer compartment.

Cleanout Door LatchedFigure 2-11

6. Open the lid over the fertilizer compartment and swivelback until it rests against the open drill box lid. SeeFigure 2-12. The fertilizer lid serves as a spill guard tokeep fertilizer out of the seed compartment.

Spill LidFigure 2-12

7. Fill fertilizer compartment.

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Seeding with Both Compartments1. Clean out the boxes as explained under Maintenance,

“Maintenance and Lubrication,” on page 51.

2. Open the divider door between the seed and fertilizercompartments. To open the door, loosen the blackknobs shown in Figure 2-13. Loosen each knob untilthe bent clip can be turned off the door, then retighten.When all bent clips have been turned, swivel the doorback against the fertilizer tray opening.

Divider DoorFigure 2-13

3. Use the vinyl washout cover to hold the divider dooropen as shown in Figure 2-14.

Divider Door SecuredFigure 2-14

4. To avoid unnecessary wear, on each box remove thechain from the clutch shaft to the fertilizer drive shaft.Refer to Figure 2-15.

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Marker OperationThe marker option assemblies are equipped with a doubleselector valve to combine the transport fold hydraulic cir-cuit with the marker hydraulic circuit.

After the drill is unfolded for field operation, shift the doubleselector valve to the marker circuit as shown in Figure 2-16.Before operating the markers, make sure they are proper-ly bled as described in Bleeding the Marker Hydraulic Sys-tem in the “Adjustments” section on page 43.

To operate a single marker, activate the tractor remote hy-draulic lever to move the marker in the desired direction.Single markers are equipped with a needle valve to controlthe marker lifting speed. Excessive folding speed coulddamage the markers, so adjust the needle valve to set themarkers to a safe efficient operating speed as described inSingle Marker Speed Adjustment in the “Adjustments”section on page 44.

Dual markers are equipped with a sequence valve to con-trol marker lift sequence. Starting with both marker up, thesequence is:

1. Activate the remote hydraulic lever; right marker low-ers while left marker stays up.

2. Reverse the remote hydraulic lever; right marker rais-es while left marker stays up.

3. Activate the remote hydraulic lever again; left markerlowers while right marker stays up.

4. Reverse the remote hydraulic lever; left marker raiseswhile right marker stays up.

5. The sequence repeats this same pattern.

Dual marker’s raise and lower speeds are adjusted withhex adjustment screws on the body of the sequence valve.Excessive folding speed could damage the markers, soadjust the hex screws to set the markers to a safe efficientoperating speed as described in Dual Markers with Se-quence Valve Marker Speed Adjustment in the “Adjust-ments” section on page 44.

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Shaft Monitor OperationTo operate the shaft monitor, turn system on by activatingon-off switch on monitor head. If the drill’s feeder cup shaftis turning, both of the lights will be on, and the alarm willnot sound.

If any of the feeder cup shafts stop for a period of 30 sec-onds, the alarm will sound and the light on the monitor willflash designating the failed shaft.

The 30 second delay is to prevent nuisance alarms whenturning at the end of the field.

If a failure does occur and the alarm sounds, rememberyou have traveled for 30 seconds without planting. Figur-ing the distance traveled in 30 seconds will allow you todetermine where the failure occurred.

Point-Row OperationThe point-row option allows you to raise and lower individ-ual drill sections. To raise and lower all sections together,flip the power switch (1) so the master lift control light (2) islit. Raise or lower all openers by moving the switch underthe light.

To raise and lower individual sections, flip the powerswitch so the section control light (3) is lit. Raise and lowerthe openers on individual sections by moving the switchesunder the light.

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Seeding AdjustmentSeed Rate Sprocket ChangesThe feeder cup drive system on your drill provides four dif-ferent drive speeds and adjustable fluted feed cups to al-lows you to plant a wide variety of seeds and easily varythe seeding rate. All the seed rate charts for this drill arebased on first selecting one of four available drive sprock-ets which are referred to as DRIVE TYPES. These sprock-ets, shown in Figure 3-1, are located on a 7/8 hex transfershaft behind the drive clutch on each box section. The

drive types are easily changed by loosening the 12 toothidler sprockets on the drive chain, removing the keeper pinon the hex shaft, and repositioning the sprockets so thedesired drive type sprocket lines up with the clutch sprock-et. Reroute the drive chain as shown in Figure 3-2 and onthe drive type decal located on the drive support plate nearthe idler sprockets. Set the same drive type on all threedrill sections.

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Drive Type Sprockets and Chain RoutingFigure 3-2

NOTE: Be sure chain is installed with the chain connectorlink retainer towards the centerline and the clip opening(split end) faces the opposite way of the chain travel.

Seed Rate Adjustment HandleOnce the correct drive type is chosen according to theSeed Rate Chart, starting on page 34, position the seedrate adjustment handle for the desired rate in the chart. Toadjust the seed rate handle as shown in Figure 3-3, loosenthe wing nut on the bottom side of the handle and slide thehandle until the indicator mark lines up with the desiredcup setting. Retighten the wing nut to hold the lever inplace. There is a seed rate adjustment handle for each drillsection.

Feeder Cup SettingThe drill is equipped with a four-position feed cup door oneach feeder cup, as shown in Figure 3-4. The highest han-dle position is for wheat and other small grain seeds. Thesecond handle position down is for soybeans and otherlarge grain seeds. Should excessive cracking occur tolarge seeds, drop the handle to the third position down.The wide open position will allow complete clean-out ofthe feed cup. MAKE SURE all handles are in the same po-sition before drilling.

Drive Type Sprocket Ratio

1 72 Tooth Slowest drive type

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Seed Rate Calibration

1. Jack up the wing gauge wheels and rotate them to seethat the feed cups and drives are working properly andare free from foreign matter. The right wing gaugewheel drives the center section, but the drive does notengage unless the drill is completely unfolded.

2. Set the desired DRIVE TYPE from the rate chart bychoosing the correct drive type sprocket from the fouravailable 7/8" hex bore quick-change sprockets.Route the chain according to the decal and tighten thechain by sliding the 12 tooth idler sprockets in theslots. Make sure the DRIVE TYPE SPROCKET linesup with the CLUTCH SPROCKET so the drives runfree and true. The wing sections require a blanksprocket between the shaft bearing and the DRIVETYPE SPROCKET for the chain to align properly.

3. Set the seed rate adjustment handle to the desiredchart setting. Make sure all the feed cup doors are inthe desired position.

NOTE: Do not open the cup door to the wide openposition with seed in the box unless completecleanout is desired. The door may be difficult to closeoff once it is opened.

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NOTE: Seeding rates will vary greatly with variationsin sizes of the seeds. The seeding rates listed in thismanual are based on average seed size. We recom-mend that you test and adjust your drill using the pro-cedure below to help ensure an accurate seeding rate.

4. There are many factors which will affect seeding rates:seed treatment, weight of seed, size of seed, surfacecondition of seed, tire configuration, tire pressure andtire slippage. Minor adjustments will probably beneeded to compensate for these factors.

5. The pounds-per-acre in the seed rate charts arebased on the drill having 9.5L-15 6 PLY ribbed imple-ment tires inflated to 32 psi and 265/70B16 skid steertires inflated to 70 psi on the wing gauge wheels.Check your tires for proper inflation pressure.

6. The large differences in seed size and treatment cancause a wide variation in actual seeding rates. Theseed rate charts on the following pages are based onaverage size seed. This may differ from the seed youare using. Use the seed rate charts as a guide. Set thepounds per acre desired for your row spacing andcomplete the following procedure to calibrate the drillfor your specific seed.

a. Place several pounds of seed over three of thefeed cups at the outboard drive end of the drillbox.

b. Disconnect the seed tubes from these three diskopeners.

c. Lower the opener frames to planting position in or-der to activate the clutch and raise the properdrive tire off the ground with a jack so it can be ro-tated by hand.

d. Place a container under the three seed tubes togather the seed as it is metered.

e. Rotate the drive wheel until one acre has been tal-lied on the acremeter. This will be 175 rotations onthe 30' drill. Be sure to check the three cups tomake sure each cup has plenty of seed cominginto it.

f. Weigh the seed which has been metered. Divideby three to get the ounces/pounds metered byeach feed cup. Multiply by the number of openerson your drill to arrive at the total pounds-per-acreyour drill would meter at that setting. If this figureis different than desired, set your feed cup adjust-ment handle accordingly.

g. You may want to repeat the calibration procedureif the results of your calibration vary greatly fromthe suggested settings contained in this manual.

REMEMBER: Tire size, tire air pressure, and field condi-tions also affect seeding rates. When drilling, check theamount of seed you are using by noting acres drilled,amount of seed added to the drill, and level of seed ineach drill box. If you suspect that you are drilling more orless than desired, you may need to adjust the seedingrates slightly to compensate for your field conditions.

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g 6" 4 9 16 22 30 37 45 54 62 71 76 87 96 104 114 123 133 142 152 154 1567.5" 3 7 13 17 24 30 36 43 49 57 64 70 77 83 91 98 106 114 121 123 12510" 2 5 10 13 18 22 27 32 37 43 48 52 58 63 68 74 80 85 91 92 94


51#/bu)

Sp

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g 6" 9 21 39 53 73 90 110 131 151 174 194 213 234 255 278 300 325 348 371 377 3827.5" 7 17 31 42 58 72 88 105 121 139 155 170 188 204 222 240 260 279 297 301 30610" 5 13 23 32 44 54 66 79 91 104 117 128 141 153 167 180 195 209 222 226 230

Buck WheatDrive Type 3(Based on

48#/bu) Sp

acin

g 6" 0 11 21 29 42 52 65 78 92 107 123 136 150 165 180 195 209 224 240 242 2457.5" 0 9 17 24 34 42 52 62 74 85 99 109 120 132 144 156 167 179 192 194 19610" 0 7 13 18 25 31 39 47 55 64 74 81 90 99 108 117 126 134 144 145 147

Canola orRape

Drive Type 1(Based on

51#/bu) Sp

acin

g 6" 0 4 8 11 14 18 21 25 29 32 36 39 43 47 51 54 59 63 68 69 717.5" 0 3 6 9 11 14 17 20 23 26 29 32 34 37 40 43 47 50 54 55 5710" 0 2 5 6 9 11 13 15 17 19 22 24 26 28 30 33 35 38 41 42 43

Flax orSudan


55#/bu)

Sp

acin

g 6" 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 33 37 42 46 50 54 59 65 70 76 82 83 857.5" 0 3 7 9 13 16 19 23 26 30 34 37 40 44 47 52 56 61 66 67 6810” 0 2 5 7 10 12 15 17 20 22 25 27 30 33 35 39 42 45 49 50 51

MilletDrive Type 1(Based on

60#/bu)

Sp

acin

g 6" 1 5 8 12 16 20 23 27 32 36 40 44 49 52 57 62 66 71 76 77 787.5" 1 4 7 9 13 16 19 22 25 29 32 35 39 42 46 49 53 57 61 62 6310" 1 3 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 21 24 26 29 32 34 37 40 43 46 46 47

MiloDrive Type 1(Based on

60#/bu)

Sp

acin

g 6" 0 5 9 13 18 23 28 34 39 45 52 57 63 69 75 81 87 92 98 100 1027.5” 0 4 7 10 14 18 22 27 31 36 41 45 50 55 60 65 69 73 78 80 8210" 0 3 5 8 11 14 17 20 23 27 31 34 38 41 45 49 52 55 59 60 61

OatsDrive Type 3(Based on

37#/bu) Sp

acin

g 6" 0 5 12 17 24 32 39 47 55 63 72 80 88 96 105 113 121 130 139 140 1407.5" 0 4 10 14 19 25 31 37 44 51 58 64 70 77 84 90 97 104 111 112 11210" 0 3 7 10 14 19 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 68 73 78 83 84 84

PeasDrive Type 3(Based on

61#/bu)

Sp

acin

g 6" 0 0 19 34 52 69 84 102 119 137 154 169 186 202 218 235 251 266 281 283 2847.5” 0 0 15 27 42 55 67 82 95 110 123 136 149 161 175 188 201 213 225 226 22710" 0 0 11 20 31 41 50 61 71 82 93 102 112 121 131 141 151 160 169 170 171

Pinto BeanDrive Type 1(Based on

61#/bu) Sp

acin

g 6" 0 0 9 13 17 24 30 35 41 47 53 58 64 69 74 81 85 91 97 96 967.5" 0 0 7 10 14 19 24 28 33 38 42 47 51 55 60 65 68 73 77 77 7710" 0 0 5 8 10 14 18 21 25 28 32 35 38 41 45 49 51 54 58 58 58

Seed Rate Charts (pounds per acre)

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Setting number 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

RiceShort GrainDrive Type 3(Based on

43#/bu)

Sp

acin

g 6" 3 11 18 28 38 46 56 64 73 84 96 107 117 128 139 148 167 165 174 174 1747.5" 2 9 14 23 31 37 44 51 59 67 77 85 94 102 111 118 125 132 139 139 13910" 2 7 11 17 23 27 33 38 44 50 57 64 70 77 83 89 94 99 105 105 105

RiceShort GrainDrive Type 4(Based on

43#/bu)

Sp

acin

g 6" 5 18 29 46 63 74 91 104 120 137 156 174 191 209 226 241 255 269 284 284 2847.5" 4 14 24 37 50 60 72 83 96 109 125 139 153 167 181 193 204 215 227 227 22710" 3 11 18 28 38 45 54 62 72 82 94 105 115 125 136 145 153 162 170 170 170

RiceLong GrainDrive Type 3(Based on

47#/bu)

Sp

acin

g 6" 0 0 13 22 32 42 53 61 71 81 90 98 107 116 125 135 144 153 161 167 1737.5" 0 0 11 17 25 34 42 49 57 65 72 79 85 92 100 108 116 123 129 134 13810" 0 0 8 13 19 25 32 37 42 49 54 59 64 69 75 81 87 92 97 100 104

RiceLong GrainDrive Type 4(Based on

47#/bu)

Sp

acin

g 6" 0 0 22 35 52 68 86 100 115 132 146 160 174 188 204 220 235 250 263 273 2827.5" 0 0 17 28 41 55 69 80 92 105 117 128 139 151 163 176 188 200 210 218 22610” 0 0 13 21 31 41 52 60 69 79 88 96 104 113 123 132 141 150 158 164 169

RyeDrive Type 1(Based on

57#/bu) Sp

acin

g 6" 0 3 8 13 19 24 28 35 41 47 53 58 63 68 74 81 87 94 101 102 1027.5" 0 2 6 10 15 19 22 28 33 38 42 46 50 55 59 64 69 75 81 81 8210" 0 2 5 8 11 14 17 21 24 28 32 35 38 41 44 48 52 56 61 61 61

SoybeansDrive Type 1(Based on

58#/bu)

Sp

acin

g 6" 0 3 8 13 19 23 29 34 39 45 49 55 61 66 71 77 82 87 93 93 937.5" 0 2 6 11 15 19 23 27 31 36 40 44 49 53 57 62 65 70 74 74 7510" 0 2 5 8 12 14 17 20 24 27 30 33 37 40 43 46 49 52 56 56 56


58#/bu) Sp

acin

g 6" 0 6 16 27 40 48 59 69 80 92 102 114 125 136 147 158 167 179 190 191 1927.5” 0 5 13 22 32 38 47 55 64 73 81 91 100 109 118 127 134 143 152 153 15310" 0 4 10 16 24 29 35 42 48 55 61 68 75 82 88 95 101 107 115 115 115


58#/bu) Sp

acin

g 6" 0 12 23 40 60 71 89 101 116 131 148 164 181 196 214 228 248 265 284 284 2847.5" 0 9 18 32 48 57 71 81 93 105 119 131 145 157 171 182 199 212 227 227 22710" 0 7 14 24 36 42 53 61 70 79 89 98 108 118 128 137 149 159 170 170 170


58#/bu)

Sp

acin

g 6" 0 19 37 66 97 115 145 165 190 214 241 267 295 320 348 371 405 433 463 463 4647.5" 0 15 29 53 78 92 116 132 152 171 193 214 236 256 279 297 324 346 370 371 37110" 0 11 22 40 58 69 87 99 114 128 145 160 177 192 209 223 243 260 278 278 278

Sunflowers


28#/bu)

Sp

acin

g 6" 0 0 2 4 6 8 11 13 15 18 20 23 25 27 30 32 34 36 38 39 417.5" 0 0 2 3 5 7 9 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 27 29 31 32 3310" 0 0 1 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 14 15 16 18 19 20 22 23 24 24

WheatDrive Type 2(Based on

64#/bu)

Sp

acin

g 6" 0 13 22 30 40 50 57 70 80 91 105 115 127 140 152 164 177 190 203 205 2067.5" 0 10 18 24 32 40 46 56 64 73 84 92 102 112 122 131 142 152 162 164 16510" 0 8 13 18 24 30 34 42 48 55 63 69 76 84 91 99 106 114 122 123 124

WheatDrive Type 3(Based on

64#/bu) Sp

acin

g 6" 0 16 31 45 60 74 88 104 120 137 153 168 186 202 220 240 256 274 290 297 2997.5" 0 13 25 36 48 59 70 83 96 109 123 134 149 162 176 192 205 219 232 237 23910" 0 10 18 27 36 45 53 62 72 82 92 101 111 121 132 144 154 164 174 178 179

WheatGrassDrive Type 1(Based on

23#/bu) Sp

acin

g 6" 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 19 21 217.5" 0 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 15 17 1710" 0 1 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 11 13 13

Seed Rate Charts (pounds per acre)

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Setting number 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

AlfalfaDrive Type 1(Based on.77 kg/L) S

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ing 15.24cm 0 7 10 13 17 21 26 30 35 40 46 51 56 62 67 72 77 82 87 91 95

19.05cm 0 5 8 10 14 17 20 24 28 32 37 41 45 49 54 58 62 66 69 73 7625.40cm 0 4 6 8 10 13 15 18 21 24 27 31 34 37 40 43 46 49 52 55 57

BarleyDrive Type 1(Based on.66 kg/L) S

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ing 15.24cm 0 7 9 12 16 20 24 29 34 39 45 50 55 60 65 70 74 77 80 82 83

19.05cm 0 5 7 10 12 16 19 23 27 31 36 40 44 48 52 56 59 62 64 66 6725.40cm 0 4 5 7 9 12 14 17 20 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 44 46 48 49 50


pac

ing 15.24cm 0 14 19 25 32 40 50 60 70 81 92 103 114 124 134 143 151 158 164 169 172

19.05cm 0 11 15 20 26 32 40 48 56 65 73 82 91 99 107 114 121 127 131 135 13725.40cm 0 8 11 15 19 24 30 36 42 49 55 62 68 74 80 86 91 95 99 101 103


pac

ing 15.24cm 0 32 45 61 80 100 122 145 169 194 219 245 270 295 319 343 365 385 404 420 434

19.05cm 0 26 36 49 64 80 97 116 135 155 175 196 216 236 256 274 292 308 323 336 34725.40cm 0 19 27 37 48 60 73 87 101 116 132 147 162 177 192 206 219 231 242 252 261

BuckwheatDrive Type 3(Based on.62 kg/L) S

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ing 15.24cm 0 21 26 34 44 56 71 86 103 121 140 158 177 195 212 228 243 256 267 276 282

19.05cm 0 17 21 27 35 45 56 69 83 97 112 127 141 156 170 183 195 205 214 221 22525.40cm 0 13 16 20 26 34 42 52 62 73 84 95 106 117 127 137 146 154 160 165 169

Canola orRape

Drive Type 1(Based on.66 kg/L)

Sp

acin

g

15.24cm 0 6 9 12 16 19 23 27 32 36 40 45 49 53 58 62 66 70 74 77 8119.05cm 0 5 7 10 13 16 19 22 25 29 32 36 39 43 46 50 53 56 59 62 6525.40cm 0 4 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 22 24 27 29 32 35 37 40 42 44 46 48

Flax orSudan


Sp

acin

g 15.24cm 0 7 10 13 17 22 27 31 37 42 47 53 58 64 69 74 79 84 89 93 9719.05cm 0 5 8 11 14 17 21 25 29 34 38 42 47 51 55 59 63 67 71 74 7725.40cm 0 4 6 8 10 13 16 19 22 25 28 32 35 38 41 45 48 50 53 56 58

MilletDrive Type 1(Based on.77 kg/L) S

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ing 15.24cm 0 6 9 13 17 21 26 30 35 40 46 51 56 61 66 70 75 79 83 86 89

19.05cm 0 5 8 10 13 17 21 24 28 32 36 41 45 49 53 56 60 63 66 69 7125.40cm 0 4 6 8 10 13 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 47 50 52 53

MiloDrive Type 1(Based on.77 kg/L)

Sp

acin

g 15.24cm 0 7 10 14 19 25 31 37 44 51 58 65 72 79 85 92 97 103 108 112 11519.05cm 0 5 8 12 16 20 25 30 35 41 46 52 57 63 68 73 78 82 86 89 9225.40cm 0 4 6 9 12 15 19 22 26 31 35 39 43 47 51 55 58 62 65 67 69

OatsDrive Type 3(Based on.48 kg/L) S

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ing 15.24cm 0 10 14 20 26 34 42 52 61 71 82 92 102 112 121 130 138 145 151 156 159

19.05cm 0 8 11 16 21 27 34 41 49 57 65 73 82 89 97 104 110 116 121 124 12725.40cm 0 6 9 12 16 20 25 31 37 43 49 55 61 67 73 78 83 87 91 93 95

PeasDrive Type 3(Based on.79 kg/L)

Sp

acin

g 15.24cm 0 9 23 39 56 74 93 113 133 154 175 195 215 234 251 268 283 296 307 316 32219.05cm 0 8 19 31 44 59 74 90 107 123 140 156 172 187 201 214 226 237 246 253 25825.40cm 0 6 14 23 33 44 56 68 80 92 105 117 129 140 151 161 170 178 184 190 193

Pinto BeanDrive Type 1(Based on.79 kg/L) S

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ing 15.24cm 0 6 10 14 20 26 32 39 46 53 60 67 74 80 87 92 97 102 105 108 109

19.05cm 0 5 8 12 16 21 26 31 37 42 48 54 59 64 69 74 78 81 84 86 8725.40cm 0 4 6 9 12 15 19 23 27 32 36 40 44 48 52 55 58 61 63 65 66

Seed Rate Charts (kilograms per hectare)

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Setting number 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

RiceShort GrainDrive Type 3(Based on.55 kg/L)

Sp

acin

g 15.24cm 0 16 22 31 40 50 61 73 85 98 110 122 135 146 157 167 176 184 190 195 19819.05cm 0 13 18 24 32 40 49 58 68 78 88 98 108 117 126 134 141 147 152 156 15825.40cm 0 9 13 18 24 30 37 44 51 59 66 73 81 88 94 100 106 110 114 117 119

RiceShort GrainDrive Type 4(Based on.55 kg/L)

Sp

acin

g 15.24cm 0 26 37 50 65 82 100 119 139 159 179 200 219 238 256 272 287 300 310 318 32319.05cm 0 20 29 40 52 65 80 95 111 127 144 160 176 191 205 218 230 240 248 254 25825.40cm 0 15 22 30 39 49 60 71 83 95 108 120 132 143 154 163 172 180 186 191 194

RiceLong GrainDrive Type 3(Based on.61 kg/L)

Sp

acin

g 15.24cm 0 4 15 25 36 47 58 69 80 90 101 112 122 132 142 152 161 170 179 187 19519.05cm 0 3 12 20 29 38 46 55 64 72 81 89 98 106 114 122 129 136 143 150 15625.40cm 0 3 9 15 22 28 35 41 48 54 61 67 73 79 85 91 97 102 107 112 117

RiceLong GrainDrive Type 4(Based on.61 kg/L)

Sp

acin

g 15.24cm 0 7 24 41 59 77 94 112 130 147 165 182 199 216 232 248 263 277 291 305 31719.05cm 0 6 19 33 47 61 75 90 104 118 132 146 159 173 186 198 210 222 233 244 25425.40cm 0 4 14 25 35 46 57 67 78 88 99 109 119 129 139 149 158 166 175 183 190

RyeDrive Type 1(Based on.74 kg/L) S

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ing 15.24cm 0 5 10 14 20 25 32 38 45 52 59 66 73 80 87 93 99 104 109 113 116

19.05cm 0 4 8 11 16 20 25 31 36 42 47 53 59 64 69 74 79 83 87 90 9325.40cm 0 3 6 9 12 15 19 23 27 31 35 40 44 48 52 56 59 63 65 68 70

SoybeansDrive Type 1(Based on.75 kg/L)

Sp

acin

g 15.24cm 0 6 10 15 20 26 31 38 44 51 57 64 70 76 82 87 92 97 101 104 10619.05cm 0 5 8 12 16 20 25 30 35 40 46 51 56 61 65 70 74 77 80 83 8525.40cm 0 3 6 9 12 15 19 23 26 30 34 38 42 46 49 52 55 58 60 62 64

SoybeansDrive Type 2(Based on.75 kg/L) S

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ing 15.24cm 0 12 20 30 41 52 65 77 91 104 117 131 144 156 168 179 190 199 207 213 218

19.05cm 0 10 16 24 33 42 52 62 72 83 94 104 115 125 134 143 152 159 165 171 17525.40cm 0 7 12 18 25 31 39 46 54 62 70 78 86 94 101 108 114 119 124 128 131

SoybeansDrive Type 3(Based on.75 kg/L) S

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ing 15.24cm 0 15 30 45 61 78 96 115 133 152 171 190 209 227 244 261 276 291 304 316 326

19.05cm 0 12 24 36 49 63 77 92 107 122 137 152 167 181 195 209 221 233 243 253 26125.40cm 0 9 18 27 37 47 58 69 80 91 103 114 125 136 146 156 166 174 182 189 196

SoybeansDrive Type 4(Based on.75 kg/L)

Sp

acin

g 15.24cm 0 25 48 73 100 128 157 187 218 248 279 310 340 370 398 425 451 474 496 515 53119.05cm 0 20 39 59 80 102 126 150 174 199 223 248 272 296 318 340 360 379 397 412 42525.40cm 0 15 29 44 60 77 94 112 131 149 168 186 204 222 239 255 270 285 297 309 319

Sunflowers


Sp

acin

g 15.24cm 0 0 2 5 7 9 12 14 17 20 23 26 28 31 34 36 38 41 42 44 4619.05cm 0 0 2 4 5 7 9 12 14 16 18 20 23 25 27 29 31 32 34 35 3725.40cm 0 0 1 3 4 6 7 9 10 12 14 15 17 19 20 22 23 24 25 27 27

WheatDrive Type 2(Based on.83 kg/L)

Sp

acin

g 15.24cm 0 21 26 33 42 52 64 76 90 104 118 133 147 161 175 188 200 211 220 228 23419.05cm 0 17 21 27 34 42 51 61 72 83 95 106 118 129 140 150 160 169 176 183 18725.40cm 0 13 16 20 25 31 38 46 54 62 71 80 88 97 105 113 120 127 132 137 141

WheatDrive Type 3(Based on.83 kg/L) S

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ing 15.24cm 0 26 37 49 63 79 97 115 135 154 175 195 215 235 254 272 289 304 318 329 339

19.05cm 0 21 29 39 51 64 77 92 108 124 140 156 172 188 203 217 231 243 254 263 27125.40cm 0 16 22 30 38 48 58 69 81 93 105 117 129 141 152 163 173 182 191 198 203

WheatGrassDrive Type 1(Based on.30 kg/L) S

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ing 15.24cm 0 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

19.05cm 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 1925.40cm 0 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 12 13 13 14

Seed Rate Charts (kilograms per hectare)

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Fertilizer AdjustmentThe 3S-3000F has chain drives powered off the gaugewheels to meter fertilizer. Adjust the application rate bychanging the drive sprockets.

Fertilizer application rates will vary with fertilizer type, den-sity and particle size. Relative humidity and field condi-tions can also affect application rates. Initially set the rateaccording to the charts, then calibrate the drill to your ma-terial as described under Fertilizer Rate Calibration on thispage.

Fertilizer metering is controlled by separate sprocket setson each drill box. After setting and calibrating the meteringrate for one drill box, install the same sprockets on the re-maining drill boxes.

1. Refer to the fertilizer rate charts on page 39 to findsprocket sizes for your drill and desired meter rate.

2. To switch between high and low range, loosen andslide the idler sprocket out of the chain shown in Fig-ure 3-5. Remove the lynch pin from the end of theshaft and install correct sprocket.

• For high range, install the 16-tooth sprocket andshorten the chain by removing a 16-pitch strand.

• For low range, install the 44-tooth sprocket andlengthen the chain by reinstalling the 16-pitchstrand.

Move idler sprocket back into place. Chain shouldhave 1/4-in. slack.

Hi/Low Range SprocketFigure 3-5

3. To change the driver/driven ratio, refer to Figure 3-7.Loosen and slide idler sprockets out of the chain. Re-move the lynch pins from the shafts. Place the correctsprockets on the shafts. Store sprockets not used. Re-install chain and slide idlers back into place. Chainshould have 1/4-in. slack.

IMPORTANT: The fertilizer meter rate charts are forgranular fertilizer with a density of 65 pounds per cubicfoot. If you are applying fertilizer with a different densi-ty, use the density conversion chart on page 39.

16379

16T/44T

Driver/Driven SprocketsFigure 3-6

NOTE: The driver and driven sprockets must be next tothe shaft bearings. Use the end of the shafts to storesprockets not used.

Fertilizer Rate CalibrationThe charts on page 39 are based on fertilizer with averageparticle size and a density of 65 pounds per cubic foot. Dif-ferences in particle size, density and shape can causewide variations in actual metering rates. Tire pressure andfield conditions can also affect metering rates. After settingthe rate as described under Fertilizer Adjustment, com-plete the following procedure to calibrate your drill.

1. Raise the drill with the tractor hydraulics so the gaugewheels are off the ground. Rotate the gauge wheels tosee that the metering system is working properly andfree from foreign material.

2. Check that your gauge-wheel tires are 9.5L x 15 andproperly inflated. Refer to Tire Inflation Chart, “Ap-pendix,” on page 64. Place several pounds of fertilizerover three fertilizer feed cups on the outside end of thedrill box. Pull the fertilizer tubes off of these three diskopeners.

3. Place a container under the three tubes to gather me-tered fertilizer.

4. Turn the gauge wheel 175 rotations until one acre hasbeen tallied on the acremeter. Check that the three feedcups have plenty of fertilizer coming into them.

5. Weigh the metered material. Divide by three. Multiplyby the number of openers on your drill to determine to-tal pounds-per-acre metered. If this figure is differentthan desired, reset sprockets accordingly.

NOTE: You may want to repeat the calibration procedure ifyour results vary greatly from the meter rate chart.

6. When satisfied with the metering rate, install the samerange, driver and driven sprockets on each drill box.

7. When drilling, check the rate by noting acres drilled,amount of fertilizer added to drill and level of materialin drill box. If you are applying more or less than de-sired, adjust the metering rate slightly to compensatefor field conditions.

Driven

Driver

16378

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MeterRate

MeterRate

Sprockets, 6-Inch Rows

kg perha

lb. peracre

Range Driver Driven

47 42 Low 12 T 21 T50 44 Low 12 T 20 T53 47 Low 12 T 19 T55 49 Low 12 T 18 T59 52 Low 12 T 17 T62 55 Low 12 T 16 T68 60 Low 17 T 21 T71 63 Low 17 T 20 T74 66 Low 17 T 19 T79 70 Low 20 T 21 T88 78 Low 21 T 20 T92 82 Low 21 T 19 T97 86 Low 21 T 18 T

103 91 Low 21 T 17 T109 97 Low 21 T 16 T118 105 Low 17 T 12 T125 111 Low 18 T 12 T131 116 High 12 T 21 T132 117 Low 19 T 12 T137 122 High 12 T 20 T139 123 Low 20 T 12 T144 128 High 12 T 19 T146 130 Low 21 T 12 T152 135 High 12 T 18 T161 143 High 12 T 17 T185 164 High 17 T 21 T194 172 High 17 T 20 T204 181 High 17 T 19 T217 193 High 20 T 21 T240 213 High 21 T 20 T252 224 High 21 T 19 T266 236 High 21 T 18 T282 250 High 21 T 17 T323 287 High 17 T 12 T341 303 High 18 T 12 T361 320 High 19 T 12 T380 337 High 20 T 12 T398 353 High 21 T 12 T

MeterRate

MeterRate

Sprockets, 7 1/2-InchRows

kg perha

lb. peracre

Range Driver Driven

38 34 Low 12 T 21 T41 36 Low 12 T 20 T42 37 Low 12 T 19 T44 39 Low 12 T 18 T47 42 Low 12 T 17 T50 44 Low 12 T 16 T54 48 Low 17 T 21 T56 50 Low 17 T 20 T60 53 Low 17 T 19 T63 56 Low 20 T 21 T70 62 Low 21 T 20 T73 65 Low 21 T 19 T78 69 Low 21 T 18 T82 73 Low 21 T 17 T88 78 Low 21 T 16 T95 84 Low 17 T 12 T100 89 Low 18 T 12 T105 93 High 12 T 21 T106 94 Low 19 T 12 T109 97 High 12 T 20 T110 98 Low 20 T 12 T116 103 Low 21 T 12 T116 103 High 12 T 19 T122 108 High 12 T 18 T130 115 High 12 T 17 T148 131 High 17 T 21 T155 138 High 17 T 20 T163 145 High 17 T 19 T174 154 High 20 T 21 T192 170 High 21 T 20 T202 179 High 21 T 19 T213 189 High 21 T 18 T225 200 High 21 T 17 T259 230 High 17 T 12 T274 243 High 18 T 12 T288 256 High 19 T 12 T303 269 High 20 T 12 T319 283 High 21 T 12 T

MeterRate

MeterRate

Sprockets, 10-Inch Rows

kg perha

lb peracre

Range Driver Driven

28 25 Low 12 T 21 T30 27 Low 12 T 20 T32 28 Low 12 T 19 T34 30 Low 12 T 18 T35 31 Low 12 T 17 T37 33 Low 12 T 16 T41 36 Low 17 T 21 T43 38 Low 17 T 20 T45 40 Low 17 T 19 T47 42 Low 20 T 21 T53 47 Low 21 T 20 T55 49 Low 21 T 19 T59 52 Low 21 T 18 T62 55 Low 21 T 17 T65 58 Low 21 T 16 T71 63 Low 17 T 12 T74 66 Low 18 T 12 T79 70 Low 19 T 12 T79 70 High 12 T 21 T82 73 High 12 T 20 T83 74 Low 20 T 12 T87 77 High 12 T 19 T88 78 Low 21 T 12 T91 81 High 12 T 18 T97 86 High 12 T 17 T

112 99 High 17 T 21 T116 103 High 17 T 20 T123 109 High 17 T 19 T131 116 High 20 T 21 T144 128 High 21 T 20 T151 134 High 21 T 19 T160 142 High 21 T 18 T169 150 High 21 T 17 T194 172 High 17 T 12 T205 182 High 18 T 12 T216 192 High 19 T 12 T228 202 High 20 T 12 T239 212 High 21 T 12 T

Density Conversion ChartThe fertilizer meter rate charts are based on fertilizer with a density of 65 pounds per cubic foot. If you are applying fer-tilizer of a different density, use the following table to convert the application rate.

Example: Your fertilizer has a density of 75 pounds per cubic foot, and you want to apply 100 pounds per acre. Multiplythe desired application rate by the conversion factor.

100 x 0.87 = 87

Adjust drill to the setting closest to 87 pounds per acre.

Density 45.00 50.00 55.00 60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00 80.00Conversion Factor 1.45 1.30 1.20 1.10 1.00 0.93 0.87 0.81

Fertilizer Meter Rate ChartsBased on 65 pounds-per-cubic-foot density

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Seeding DepthGeneral DescriptionThe 3S-3000 has double-disk openers with depth-control-ling press wheels mounted on floating opener frames.This system provides accurate depth control and seedplacement over uneven terrain. When used with liveclosed-center tractor hydraulics, the drill provides con-stant opener down pressure through a wide range ofopener movement. The following is an introduction to theseeding components and how they work.

Double Disk OpenersEach opener is mounted on a floating opener frame.Opener bodies are staggered for easy soil flow. Long andshort opener bodies provide for 7" of stagger for plantingthrough residue. All openers pivot on a common axis tomaintain consistent depth as opener frames follow con-tours. A single spring provides down pressure necessaryfor the double disks to open a seed furrow. The spring al-lows openers to float down into depressions and up overobstructions. Individual openers can be adjusted to ac-count for tire tracks. Refer to page 42 for individual openeradjustment instructions.

Press WheelsA press wheel is attached to each opener body. Presswheels provide two important functions.

First, press wheels close seed furrows and gently presssoil over seed. To provide consistent seed firming, presswheels are free to move down from normal operating po-sition. This maintains pressing action even if opener disksencounter obstructions or hard soil.

Second, press wheels control seeding depth. To maintaina consistent depth, the relationship between the bottom ofthe opener disks and press wheel is fixed upwardly by anadjustable stop on each opener. The position of the adjust-able stop determines how deep seed is placed. Raisingthe stop increases seeding depth. Lowering the stop de-creases seeding depth. Refer to page 42 for press wheeladjustment.

Floating Opener FramesEach drill section has an opener frame which pivots aboutthe centerline of the drill gauge wheels. These floatingopener frames have the ability to rock the openers 15 de-grees up and 15 degrees down as a group. By pivoting atthe gauge wheels, openers maintain a consistent depth asopener frames rock up and back.

Down pressure for each opener frame is provided by twocylinders working on a constant lever arm. When com-bined with live hydraulics, cylinders provide constant downpressure across the width of each opener frame – regard-less of how the frame is positioned. Two cylinders peropener frame along with special trunnions also providesome ability for one end of an opener frame to rock inde-pendent of the other while maintaining constant openerdown pressure across the frame. A pressure-control valveon each circuit allows you to adjust down pressure.

The opener frame has one adjustment point for two differ-ent operating positions – one for drilling with normal downpressure and another for drilling with high down pressure.

Refer to Opener Frame Adjustments, page 43.

00 Series Opener Down Pressure

! DANGER!Crushing hazard – You will be seriously injured or killed if youare caught between raising openers and drill frame. Alwaysstop tractor engine, set park bake, and remove key before ad-justing or servicing openers. Keep all bystanders well awayduring drill operation.


Opener down pressure controls opener penetration andpress-wheel soil firming. Use only enough down pressureto cut a furrow and maintain proper soil-firming over seed.Excessive opener down force may cause bulldozing of theopeners in light soil conditions, and will lead to prematurewear on opener components.

The following chart shows the approximate force at theopeners for a given pressure at the pressure control valve.

GaugeSetting

Pounds Force at Opener Disks

6 inch rows 7-1/2 inch rows 10 inch rows

200 PSI 87 92 99

300 PSI 96 103 113

400 PSI 105 113 128

500 PSI 113 124 142

600 PSI 122 135 157

700 PSI 131 146 171

800 PSI 140 157 186

900 PSI 148 168 200

1000 PSI 157 178 214

1100 PSI 165 189 229

1200 PSI 174 200 243

NOTE: To account for additional compaction fromdrill and tractor tires, set pressure on center sectionopeners slightly higher than wing section openers.

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Active Hydraulic SystemTo run the drill with constant opener down pressure re-quires an Active Hydraulic System. An Active HydraulicSystem requires a tractor with closed-center hydraulics orpressure/flow compensated hydraulics powered by a vari-able displacement hydraulic pump. (If you are not familiarwith your tractor's hydraulics, consult your tractor dealer.)

IMPORTANT: To run the drill on tractors with open-centerhydraulics or on tractors with fixed displacement hydraulicpumps you must install a Great Plains kit, part number 194-143A. Contact your Great Plains dealer for ordering infor-mation. Refer to Non-Active Hydraulics System on thispage.

To set down pressure:

1. Lower openers to the ground. Lock hydraulic lever for-ward for constant hydraulic flow.

John Deere tractors with Sound-Gard ® Body: Uselever lock clip, John Deere part number R52667, tolock lever forward. See your tractor dealer for clip pur-chase and installation.

John Deere 7000 Series tractors: Rotate valvedetent selector to motor position to lock lever in forwardposition.

John Deere 8000 Series tractors: Set timer to contin-uous. Push lever forward until detent clicks.

Case-IH Magnum tractors: Lock lever forward indetent position. You may need to turn up detent pres-sure to its maximum setting. Do not tie hydraulic leverpast detent position with a strap. See your tractor deal-er for hydraulic-system details.

Other tractors: Lock lever forward in detent position.You may need to turn up detent pressure to maximumor use a mechanical detent holder to hold lever for-ward. See your tractor dealer for proper means of pro-viding constant flow to openers.

2. Turn knob on pressure-control valve, see Figure 3-7.While watching pressure gauge, turn knob until gaugeshows desired pressure. Turn clockwise to increasepressure. Turn counterclockwise to decrease pres-sure.

There is one pressure-control valve for the center sec-tion and one for the wing sections.

As a general starting point, set hydraulic down pres-sure to 800 psi. For most field conditions, adjust downpressure between 200 and 1400 psi. Setting the open-er down pressure above 1600 psi. will raise the drivewheels off the ground when the seed box is emptycausing skips and poor seed metering. Refer to thechart on the previous page for approximate force at the

NOTE: Tractors with load-sensing hydraulics mustuse the bypass valve to operate the 4000-3S. Failureto use the bypass valve can cause major tractor dam-age. Before adjusting opener down pressure, set by-pass valve as explained under Setting the BypassValve, page 26.

openers for a given pressure setting.

3. Once pressure is set, lock knob with lock disk.

Non-Active Hydraulic SystemTo run the drill on tractors with open-center hydraulics or ontractors with fixed displacement hydraulic pumps requires akit (Great Plains part number194-143A). This kit utilizes anon-active hydraulic system which allows you to pressurizeyour openers down and lock in that pressure on levelground by holding the opener frames in a fixed position.

To set down pressure:

1. Lower opener frames by pushing forward on tractor hy-draulic lever. Lock lever temporarily in this positionwhile adjusting opener down pressure.

2. Turn knob on pressure-control valve, see Figure 3-7.While watching pressure gauge, turn knob until gaugeshows desired pressure. Turn clockwise to increasepressure. Turn counterclockwise to decrease pressure.

There is one pressure-control valve for the center sec-tion and one for the wing sections.

As a general starting point, set hydraulic down pres-sure to 800 psi. For most field conditions, adjust downpressure between 200 and 1200 psi. Setting the open-er down pressure above 1600 psi. will raise the drivewheels off the ground when the seed box is emptycausing skips and poor seed metering. Refer to thechart on the previous page for approximate force at theopeners for a given pressure setting.

3. Once pressure is set, lock knob with lock disk.

4. After opener down pressure is set, return tractor hy-draulic lever to neutral. This locks in the selected pres-sure, and opener frames will remain fixed in thisposition.

Pressure Control ValvesFigure 3-7

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IMPORTANT: Open-center tractors and tractors withfixed-displacement pumps are not designed to provide acontinuous supply of pressurized oil to remote valves.Locking hydraulic lever forward on these tractors cancause overheating of hydraulic oil and tractor damage. Af-ter setting opener down pressure, always return hydrauliclever to neutral.

00 Series Opener AdjustmentsDepth Controlling Press Wheel AdjustmentAttached to the rear of each opener is one of several op-tional press wheels. The press wheels close the furrowand gently press soil over the seed while also providingdepth control for the opener. To adjust the position of thepress wheel, which automatically changes the seedingdepth of the opener, lift the "T" handle located on top of theopener and slide it forward or rearward until the seedingdepth is correct as shown in Figure 3-8. Moving the handleforward plants shallower while moving the handle rear-ward plants deeper. A spring loaded pin holds the "T" han-dle at the setting to maintain the proper depth. Lift theopener frames slightly to take the pressure off the "T" han-dles when adjusting the press wheel depth.

The opener pressure setting as described in Opener Pres-sure Adjustments, this section on page 40, controls thesoil firming pressure on the press wheel as well as the diskpenetrating force. DO NOT use more opener down pres-sure than necessary to obtain the desired opener penetra-

NOTE: On some tractors with very positive remotehydraulic checks, a slight increase in the reading onthe pressure gauges may occur after the tractor re-mote lever is returned to neutral. This is caused byback pressure on the opener cylinders and should beignored. The NET OPERATING PRESSURE on theopener cylinders is maintained at the pressure youselected while the tractor remote lever was held for-ward, not at the "apparently increased" pressure. Re-activating the tractor lever forward will confirm this.

Press Wheel AdjustmentFigure 3-8

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tion and to maintain the proper firming action over theseed. Set the planting depth with the depth controllingpress wheel and only use enough opener pressure to cutthe proper seed groove and maintain the desired soil firm-ing action. Excessive opener force will lead to excessivewear on the opener components.

Individual Opener Pressure AdjustmentThe spring pressure on each individual opener can be in-creased slightly for penetrating hard soil when planting intractor or drill tire tracks. The flange nut at the lower end ofthe opener spring can be adjusted upward a maximum of1". See Figure 3-9. Each 1/4" adjustment adds about 13LBS. force at the opener disk. Lock the flange nut in placewith the jam nut after making a spring pressure adjustment.

Individual Opener Pressure AdjustmentFigure 3-9

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Individual Opener Height AdjustmentIt is sometimes necessary to lower an opener which runsin the depression left by a tire track. Each individual open-er can be lowered 1" by moving the opener pivot bolt to thelower hole in the opener mount. See Figure 3-10.

Individual Opener Height AdjustmentFigure 3-10

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00 Series Opener Frame AdjustmentsThe opener frame has one adjustment point to allow twodifferent operating positions. This adjustment as shown inFigure 3-11 is located on the opener frame trunnion pivotcastings located just ahead of the openers. This castingcontains three cross holes. The lower hole is a pivot forcontrolling the tilt of the opener tube. For most normal drill-ing conditions the other bolt should be assembled in thesecond hole from the top. This position is for drilling withnormal opener down pressure (200 psi to 1200 psi). Whendrilling with high opener down pressure (above 1200 psi)Remove the bolt from the second hole and place it in thetop hole on all six trunnions across the drill. This tilts theopener tube back to accommodate the higher opener downpressures and gives the opener frames their full range upand down rocking motion.

00 Series Disk Scraper AdjustmentTo keep opener disks turning freely, dirt scrapers aremounted between disks to clean as the disks rotate. Asfield conditions vary, you may need to adjust scrapers. Indamp conditions, lower scrapers. If openers are not turningfreely, raise scrapers.

To adjust, loosen 3/8-inch bolt, shown in , and move scrap-er as needed. See Figure 3-12.

Opener Frame AdjustmentFigure 3-11

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Diskscraper

Adjustmentbolt

Opener Frame AdjustmentFigure 3-12

00 Series Seed-Lok® Lock UpOptional Seed-Lok firming wheels provide additionalseed-to-soil contact. The wheels are spring loaded and donot require adjusting. In some wet and sticky conditionsthe wheels may accumulate soil.

To lock up Seed Lok wheels, hook bottom of hanger (1)under Seed Lok arm (2) as shown in Figure 3-13.

00 Series Seed LokFigure 3-13

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Bleeding TheMarker Hydraulic System1. Make sure the tractor hydraulic reservoir is full.

2. With the markers in field position, crack the hydraulichose fittings the base and rod ends of each markercylinder. With the tractor at idle speed, activate yourtractor hydraulic valve forward until oil seeps outaround one of the hose fittings. When oil begins toseep out around a fitting, tighten that fitting. Reversethe tractor hydraulic valve until oil appears at the op-posite hose fitting and tighten that fitting. If you havedual markers which are controlled by a sequencevalve, activate your tractor hydraulic valve forwardagain until oil seeps out around one of the fittings onthe other marker cylinder and tighten that fitting. Re-verse the tractor hydraulic valve until oil seeps outaround the remaining hose fitting and tighten it.

3. Fold and unfold the markers slowly in order to work allthe air out of your marker hydraulics. Use cautionwhen folding and unfolding the markers for the firsttime, and check for pinching and kinking of hoses.

! CAUTION!You may be injured if hit by a folding or unfolding marker.Markers may fall quickly and unexpectedly if the hydraulics fail.Never allow anyone near the drill when folding or unfolding themarkers.


Dual Markers With SequenceValve Marker Speed AdjustmentDual markers are equipped with a sequence valve to con-trol marker lift sequence.

Starting with both marker up, the sequence is:

1. Activate the remote hydraulic lever; right marker low-ers while left marker stays up.

2. Reverse the remote hydraulic lever; right marker rais-es while left marker stays up.

3. Activate the remote hydraulic lever again; left markerlowers while right marker stays up.

4. Reverse the remote hydraulic lever; left marker raiseswhile right marker stays up.

5. The sequence repeats this same pattern.

Dual marker raise and lower speeds are adjusted with hexadjustment screws on the body of the sequence valve as

shown in Figure 3-20. There are two adjustment screws,one for raising (#1), and one for lowering (#2) the mark-ers. The "Raise" and "Lower" adjustment screws areidentified by stamped markings in the valve body. Turnthe adjustment screws clockwise to slow the speed downand counterclockwise to speed it up. Adjustments shouldbe made for safe operating speeds at the tractors oper-ating RPM. Excessive folding speed could damage themarkers and may void the warranty. Be sure to tightenthe jam nuts on the hex adjustment screws to hold thedesired settings.

Speed AdjustmentFigure 3-20

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Single Marker Speed AdjustmentThe single marker hydraulic system is equipped with aneedle valve to control how fast the marker operates. Theneedle valve is located in the hydraulic hose line at the rodend of the marker cylinder as shown in Figure 3-21. Turnthe adjustment knob clockwise to slow the speed downand counterclockwise to speed it up. Adjustments shouldbe made for safe operating speeds at the tractors operat-ing RPM. Excessive folding speed could damage themarker and may void the warranty.

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Needle Valve

SlowerFaster

Transport CarrierWhen the marker is folded, the 2nd section should be cen-tered in the transport carrier saddle and lay parallel withthe top of the drill box. To adjust the front to rear position ofthe storage saddle, loosen the 1/2" x 6" u-bolts (#1) whichfasten the transport carrier mount to the box frame andslide the transport carrier assembly forward or backwardas needed. To adjust the height of the transport carriersaddle, loosen the 1/2" x 2" u-bolts (#2) which hold the car-rier tube to the mounting bracket and slide the carrier tubeup or down as needed. Figure 3-22 illustrates these twoadjustments.

Marker Transport Carrier AdjustmentFigure 3-22

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Marker ChainThere are two basic adjustments needed on the markerchain, especially in new installation. These adjustmentsare interrelated and should be done in the following order:Refer to Figure 3-23 when making the adjustments.

1. Lifting Slack. Start with the marker in the unfolded posi-tion. Back the full threaded adjustment bolt (#1) downuntil the head extends as little as possible. Slowly foldthe marker, observing the motion of the disk. If themarker disk slides across the ground more than abouta foot before the chain and linkage lifts it up, the chain istoo long. Shorten the chain by moving the clevis (#2)one or two links inboard from the end of the chain.Check the adjustment by repeating the folding process.If the chain is too short when the marker is unfolded, itwill prevent the end of the marker from dropping downto follow a depression in the field. Correct this conditionby moving the utility clevis (#2) one or two links towardthe end of the chain to make it longer.

2. Folding Slack. After the adjustments in step one havebeen completed, fold the marker. The full threaded ad-justment bolt (#1) is provided to take the slack out of thechain while the marker is in the folded position. Fold themarker and extend this bolt until the slack is out of thechain. Lock the bolt in this position by tightening thenuts (#3) on either side of upright channel (#4).

Marker Chain AdjustmentFigure 3-23

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Shear Bolt

Disk AdjustmentThe aggressiveness and mark left by the marker disk maybe changed by two methods:

Refer to Figure 3-24:1. Disk Angle. To change the angle of cut loosen the two

1/2" bolts holding the disk assembly, and rotate thedisk assembly as desired.

2. Direction of Cut. The disk may be mounted to throwdirt either in or out which will give different marks in dif-ferent soil conditions. To change the direction of cut:

a. Reverse the blade and depth band by remountingthe four lug bolts on the disk hub.

b. Reverse the angle of the assembly by removingthe two 1/2" bolts holding the disk assembly, andturning the disk assembly one half turn. Reinstallthe 1/2" bolts and set the disk angle.

Disk Blade AdjustmentsFigure 3-24

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Breakaway ProtectionThe marker arm is attached to the marker body with a 3/8"shear bolt as shown back in Figure 3-23. If excessive forceis applied to the marker during operation, the shear boltwill break, allowing the marker arm to swing away ratherthan cause damage to the marker.

NOTE: The breakaway bolt is a 3/8-16 x 2" long grade2 (GP# 802-266C). It is identified as a grade 2 by hav-ing no marks on the head. If is breaks, it must be re-placed by an equivalent grade 2 bolt to prevent markerdamage.

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Seed and Fertilizer CapacityThe 3S-3000F is equipped with standard dividers that par-tition the drill boxes into 59.6-bu. seed compartments and37.6-bu. fertilizer compartments. This ratio is suitable formany common applications.

If you require greater seed or fertilizer capacity, optionaloffset dividers, part number 817-322C, allow you tochange the ratio. To install or remove the dividers, refer toFigure 3-25.

4. Lift the lid assembly (8) out of the drill box. Lift the di-viders (9) out of the drill box. Reinstall the standard oroffset dividers. Figure 3-26 shows the proper position-ing for the dividers to achieve different ratios.

5. Reinstall lid assembly by reversing steps 1, 2 and 3.

Drill Box Capacity Ratios

Capacity Ratio Capacity Per Foot Total Capacity,30-Ft. Drill

Seed Fertiliz-er

Seed 65 Lb/Ft3

Fertilizer

Seed 65 Lb/Ft 3

Fertilizer

Stan-dardDivider

60% 40% 2 bu. 102 lb. 59.6 bu. 37.6 bu.

OffsetDivider

68% 32% 2.2 bu. 84 lb. 66.1 bu. 31.2 bu.

55% 45% 1.8 bu. 119 lb. 53.0 bu. 44.2 bu.

Box Divider RemovalFigure 3-25

Seed-to-Fertilizer RatiosFigure 3-26

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1. Remove the 5/16-in. bolts (1) and flange nuts (2) fromthe tabs (3) at each end of the drill box.

2. Remove the 5/16-in. bolts (4) and nuts (5) from the lidhinge brackets (6).

3. Loosen but do not remove the 1/4-in bolts (7) and nutsthat clamp the lid assembly (8) angle irons to the plas-tic dividers (9).

60%Seed

40%Fertilizer

45%Fertilizer

55%Seed

68%Seed

32%Fertili-

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Section 4 Troubleshooting




Problem Solution

Uneven seed spacing or unevenstand

Check for plugging in feed cup.

Check to see if seed tubes are plugged.

Reduce ground speed.

Check opener disks to see they turn freely.

Use faster drive type speed and close feed cup flutes to a more narrow position.

Hydraulic pressure on openers set too low causing opener to not penetrate.

Check for trash or mud build-up on Seed-Lok Wheel.

Hydraulic pressure on openers set too high causing gauge wheels to loose con-tact with ground

Opener disks not turning freely Check for trash or mud build-up on disk scraper. Readjust scraper.

Check to see if scraper is adjusted too tight and is restricting disk movement.

Check disk bearings.

Check opener frame for possible damage.

If opener disks turn freely by hand but not in field, lessen down pressure onopener hydraulics.

Check press wheel adjustment for seeding depth.

Actual seeding rateis different than desired

Check tire pressure. Proper inflation is listed in the Tire Inflation Chart in the“Appendix” section on page 64.

Check wing gauge wheel size. Proper size is 9.5L-15 6ply.

Seed treatment will affect seeding rate if the chemicals build up in seed cup.Unless cleaned regularly, this build-up can cause breakage of the feed shaft.

Check drill box setting.

Heavier or lighter than average seed weight being planted. See Operator’s Manualfor instructions on calculating seed rate.

Excessive seed cracking Use slower drive speed and open flutes in feed cup to a wider position.

Position feed cup handles to a lower notch.

Acremeter doesn’t measure accu-rately

Check tire pressure. Proper inflation is listed in the Tire Inflation Chart in the“Appendix” section on page 64.

Check gauge wheel tire size. Proper size is 9.5L-15 6ply.

Check planting operation for excessive overlap or gaps between passes.

Loose soil conditions and slippage will cause variations in acres registered.

To check accuracy of acremeter see Seed Rate Calibration in the “Adjustments”section on page 32.

Check to be sure your acremeter is for your drill.

Uneven seeding depth See section on depth adjustments.

See the “Drill Preparation and Setup” section for Tractor Draw Bar Hook-Up onpage 17, and Leveling The Drill on page 12.

Press wheel notcompacting the soil as desired

Reset press wheel depth, see the “Adjustments” section on page 32 for seedingand press wheel adjustments.

Hydraulic down pressure on disk openers is not enough.

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Grain box not emptying evenly Certain models do not have the same number of seed cups between each dividerof bulkhead. The section with the larger number of cups will empty sooner.

If drill has multiple boxes, check drive sprocket arrangement on each box to seethat they are set the same.

Press wheel or openers plugging Drilling in damp or wet conditions may increase this problem.

Reduce hydraulic down pressure on openers.

Does not back up drill in field, or stop and allow drill to roll backwards with open-ers in the ground.

Check Seed-Lok Wheel.

Feed cup sprockets lockedup or twisted feed drive shaft

Check for foreign matter lodged in one or more feeder cup sprockets.

Liquid insecticide from seed has dried within feed cups. Remove build up by dis-assembling each feed cup and scrape foreign substance from the turning sur-faces. NOTE: Liquid insecticide should be applied with caution and care shouldbe taken to clean the feed system after drilling treated seeds.

Openers drill too deep(Bulldozing)

Reduce hydraulic down pressure on openers

Check press wheel adjustment

Front of openers dropping too lowin hard or minimum till conditions

Set opener frame cross bolt in top hole. See Opener Frame Adjustments in the“Adjustments” section on page 43.

Opener hydraulic down pressure set too high

Openers raise when tractor remotehydraulic lever is held forward andlower when lever is held rearward

Reverse the hydraulic hoses at the tractor quick couplers.

Opener frames do not float overuneven terrain

Tractor remote hydraulic lever not being held in the forward position on the circuitdesigned for hydraulic motor control. See Active Hydraulic System in the “Adjust-ments” section on page 41.

Pressure gauges read zero whenopeners are lowered and tractorremote hydraulic lever is held for-ward.

The hoses are routed incorrectly between the pressure control valve and theopener lift cylinders. See the hydraulic hose routing diagrams in the “Appendix”section on page 64.

Pressure gauges show pressurewhen the openers are raised.

The hoses are routed incorrectly between pressure control valve and opener liftcylinders. See hydraulic hose routing diagrams in “Appendix” section, page 64.

Transport lock channels will notstay in position for transport.

Check u-shaped clip in lock channel. Clip must clasp cylinder rod securely. If nec-essary, tighten or loosen clip by turning the bolt on the clip.

Before transporting, check that the hydraulic cylinders have settled against thelock channels. The weight of the cylinders help hold the lock channels in place.

Hydraulic marker functioningimproperly(Optional equipment)

Check all hose fittings and connections for air and oil leaks.

Check tractor hydraulic oil level.

Check all bolts and fasteners.

If needle valve is plugged; open valve, cycle markers, and reset the needle valve.

Marker disk does not mark(Optional equipment)

The maximum marker down float is limited by the slots at the rod end of themarker cylinder. If the blade does not drop down to follow depressions in the field,make sure the marker cylinder is fully extended.

The blade may be reversed to pull dirt in or throw dirt out depending on soil con-ditions.

If a smooth blade does not provide an adequate mark an optional notched (no-till)blade assembly is available through your Great Plains dealer. Under some condi-tions, the more aggressive notched blade will leave a more visible mark.

Chain-debris/retainer clip Be sure retainer clip open end is facing the opposite way of chain travel.

Problem Solution

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Section 5 Maintenance and Lubrication




MaintenanceProper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long lifeof any farm implement. With careful and systematic in-spection, you can avoid costly maintenance and repair.

1. After using your drill for several hours, check all boltsto be sure they are tight. Lubricate areas noted underthe Lubrication on page 53.

2. Adjust idlers to remove excess slack from chains.Clean and use chain lube on all roller chains as need-ed.

3. Feedcupdrivesprocket shouldbeoiled in its squarebore.Move feedcupadjustment leveraway fromsprocketas faras possible in order to get oil back into square.

4. Always maintain proper air pressure in rib implementtires.

5. Disk scrapers should be kept properly adjusted.

6. Clean the drill on a regular basis. Regular and thor-ough cleaning will lengthen equipment life and reducemaintenance and repair.

7. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety labels byobtaining new labels from your Great Plains dealer.

3S-3000F Clean OutAfter using fertilizer in the 3S-3000F, clean the drill boxesas soon as possible.

1. With a small scoop or can, remove as much fertilizeras possible from the drill box.

2. Unlatch the clean-out door as shown in Figure 5-1. Beprepared to collect fertilizer that spills from the drillbox.

Fertilizer Clean-Out Door UnlatchedFigure 5-1

3. Wash the inside of the drill boxes with water underhigh pressure. To aid in clean out, lift the vinyl washoutcover and spray into the fertilizer tray. See Figure 5-2

Fertilizer Tray Wash-OutFigure 5-2

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OpenersIf the raising or lowering times of the opener are noticeablyslower, check the inline filter and clean if needed. See Fig-ure 5-3.

For S/N YY1310- 2004-:

1. To disassemble unscrew end cap of filter (7) oppositedirection of flow. Remove large (2) and small (3)springs from inside the filter. Pull the poppet (4) up outof filter. Using a hook, pull up filter seat (5) and screen(6).

2. Clean filter screen with solvent and compressed air.

3. When reassembling push filter seat (5) and screen (6)back into filter. Place poppet (4) in filter with arrow tipdown. Replace springs (2) (3) and end cap (7).

For S/N YY1311+ 2005+:

1. To disassemble unscrew end cap of filter (1). Removetop retaining washer and screen.

2. Clean filter screen with solvent and compressed air orreplace if needed.

3. When reassembling put screen into filter. Place retain-ing washer on top of filter and screw on end cap (1).

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Inline Hydraulic FiltersFigure 5-3

Storage1. Thoroughly clean the drill boxes and feed cups as de-

scribed under Clean Out on this page. Do not storethe drill with fertilizer or seed-treatment residue in theboxes and cups.

2. Lubricate and adjust all roller chains.3. Lubricate all pivots as indicated in the following Illus-

trations.4. Feed cup drive sprocket hub should be oiled in its

square bore. Squirt oil on to the square feed cup shaftand move feed cup adjustment lever back and forth inorder to get the oil back into the square bore. This ismost important before putting the drill in storage.

5. Lock opener frames up for transport or disconnect theseed and fertilizer hoses from the openers. Perma-nent elongation and premature cracking of hoses mayoccur if stored with hoses connected and the openersin planting position.

6. Store the drill, and its attachments, inside if possiblefor longer drill life.

S/N YY1310- 2004-

S/N YY1311+ 2005+

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AsRequired

50Multipurposespray lube

Multipurposegrease lube

Multipurposeoil lube

Intervals at whichlubrication is required

LubricationLegend

Lubrication

Feed Cup Drive Sprocket

Type of Lubrication: Oil

Speed Change Shaft to Feed Cup Roller Chain

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube

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AsRequired

Clutch to Speed Change Shaft Roller Chain

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube15534

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AsRequired

Telescoping Transfer Drive ShaftTwo zerks on shaft

Type of Lubrication: Grease15537

10

Drive Hub to Clutch Shaft Roller Chain

Type of Lubrication: Chain Lube15536

ClutchesTwo zerks on each. Smear grease on clutch engagement.


10

10Opener Frame Pivots(Center section and inner wing sections)

Two per center section and one on wing section.


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10

Toolbar Vertical Pivot PinTwo zerks per vertical pivot pin.

Type of Lubrication: Grease

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Opener Frame Pivot at Drive Wheels


Box Frame Horizontal Pivot PinThree zerks per horizontal pivot pin.


10

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2-3 Years

Gauge Wheel Drive Bearings

Repack

Type of Lubrication: Wheel bearing grease15544

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50Transport Axle Pivot Bearings(Only one zerk shown)

Two zerks per transport axle.


Transport Box Lift PivotTwo zerks per box lift pivot tube.


2-3 Years

Transport Hub Bearings

Repack

Type of Lubrication: Wheel bearing grease15541

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10Marker Hinge Points

Three pivots per marker


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2-3 Years

Marker Disk Bearings

Repack


Optional Markers Additional Lubrication

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Fertilizer Drive Chains

Type of Lubrication: Spray

Quantity = Coat chains thoroughly

Felt Barrier Seals

Both ends of shaft, each drill box

Type of Lubrication: Oil

Quantity = Soak seal

3S-3000F Additional Lubrication

AsRequired

30

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16379

15Fertilizer Shaft Bearings

Both ends of shaft, each drill box


Quantity = Until resistance is felt

16381

16381

16384

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Section 6 Options



3S-3000 Flat Folding MarkerThe 3S-3000 flat fold marker is a hydraulically operatedground marking disk unit which leaves a center line mark forthe tractor follow, allowing you to keep the correct row spac-ing from one drill pass to the next. This marker option is soldas a single marker for mounting on the left end on your drill,or a dual markers for mounting on both ends of your drill. Thedual markers are hydraulically plumbed together with a se-quence valve to allow alternate activation between the twomarkers from a single hydraulic circuit. Both marker optionscome with a double selector valve which allows you to tie themarker hydraulic circuit in with the fold hydraulic circuit soadditional tractor hydraulic supply valves are not necessary.

For more information refer to:

• Marker Operation in the “Operating Instructions” sec-tion starting on page 30

Marker Bundles113-552A 30' 3-Section Single LH Flat Fold Marker

113-553A 30' 3-Section Dual Flat Fold Marker

Section 6 Options

00 Series Seed Lok Firming WheelThe optional spring loaded Seed-Lok TM Firming Wheelpresses the seed directly into the bottom of the soil V-groovecut by the disks to assure the best contact between soil andseed. Firming each seed into the bottom of the V-groove re-sults in even emergence, since seeds are planted and firmedat the same depth. This option bolts directly to the scrapermount of your standard drill openers.

Seed Lok Bundle122-193K Solid Stand Removable 5” Seed Lok Assembly

122-266K Solid Stand Removable 5” Seed Lok Assembly

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Section 6 Options



3S-3000 Feed Cup PlugsFeed Cup Plugs are available to block off individual rowswhen planting with wider row spacing is desired. Theseplugs are installed by pushing them into the feed cup open-ings on the desired rows.

Feed Cup Plugs817-087C 1 3/4 Wide Feeder Cup Plug

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3S-3000 Shaft MonitorsThe optional 3 Channel Shaft Monitor is an electronicmonitoring system to detect when the feed cup shaftsstop turning and warn the user of a possible problem sit-uation. If a feed cup shaft stops for a period of 30 sec-onds, an alarm will sound and a warning light will come ondesignating the failed shaft.


• Shaft Monitor Operation in the “Operating Instruc-tions” section starting on page 31.

Shaft Monitor Bundle116-121A Vansco 3-Channel Shaft Monitor

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Section 6 Options



3S-3000 Two Outlet Tractor Hydraulic KitFor optimum efficiency and ease of operation your tractorshould have at least three sets of remote hydraulic outlets tooperate: (1) The opener lift circuit, (2) The transport lift circuit,and (3) The transport fold circuit. Tractors with two sets of re-mote hydraulic outlets can be used if you install the "Two OutletTractor Hydraulic Kit". This kit combines the transport lift hy-draulic circuit and opener lift hydraulic circuit with a double se-lector valve mounted on the tongue of the drill. The hydraulicmarker option, also comes with a double selector valve to com-bine the marker hydraulic circuit with the transport fold hydrau-lic circuit. To operate a drill equipped with markers on a tractorwith two sets of remote hydraulic outlets, the opener lift hy-draulic circuit and transport lift hydraulic circuit are combinedwith a double selector valve in the "Two Outlet Tractor Hydrau-lic Kit", and the marker hydraulic circuit and transport fold hy-draulic circuit are combined with a double selector valve in themarker kit.


• Tractor Requirements in the “Operating Instructions” sec-tion page 17.

Two Outlet Tractor Hydraulic Bundle194-122A 3-Section Two Outlet Tractor Hydraulic Kit

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3S-3000 Dual Gauge WheelsThe dual gauge wheel option is available to upgrade yourdrill from single wing gauge wheels to dual wing gaugewheels. This provides more flotation for the wing sectionsof your drill in loose field conditions.

Dual Gauge Wheel Update Kit195-122A Dual Accessory Gauge Wheel Field UpdateKit

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Section 6 Options



3S-3000F Offset Box DividerThe 3S-3000F is equipped with standard dividers thatpartition the drill boxes into 60 percent seed and 40 per-cent fertilizer. Optional offset dividers allow you to run 68percent seed and 32 percent fertilizer or 55 percent seedand 45 percent fertilizer.

To change the seed-to-fertilizer ratio using the optionaldividers, refer to Seed and Fertilizer Capacity, “Adjust-ments,” on page 48.

Optional Offset Box Divider817-322C Offset Divider Insert

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Point-Row ClutchesThe 3S-3000 can be outfitted with clutches and controlsthat allow you to raise and lower openers on each drillsection independently.

For information on operating the clutches, refer to PointRow Operation, “Operating Instructions,” page 31.

To order the point-row option, contact your Great Plainsdealer.

Optional Point-Row Clutches195-305A 3S-3000 POINT ROW ACC 2005

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Section 7 Specifications and Capacities

Row Spacing/Rows 6”/60, 7 1/2”/48, 10”/36

Box Capacity 97.2 bushels

Transport Width 15’

Row Spacing/Weight 6”/12,700 lbs, 7 1/2”/11,890 lbs, 10”/11,080 lbs

Gauge Wheels two each 9.5L x 15” 6-ply tires

Transport Wheels four 11L 15” 12-ply rib implement tires

Tractor Requirements 125 horsepower

Three remote valves or two remote valves and optional kit

Tractors with load-sensing hydraulics may require a bypass valve, GreatPlains part number 810-400C. Contact your tractor dealer to verify if the valveis needed.

Specification Drawing15646

NOTE: All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer of the tire. Tire warranty information can be found in thebrochures included with your Operator’s and Parts Manuals or online at the manufacturer’s websites. For service as-sistance or information, contact your nearest Authorized Farm Tire Retailer.

Manufacturer WebsiteTitan www.titan-intl.comGoodyear www.goodyearag.comFirestone www.firestoneag.com

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Tire Inflation ChartTire Size Inflation PSI Tire Size Inflation PSI

7.50 x 20" 4-Ply Drill Rib 28 11L x 15" 6-Ply Rib Implement 28

9.0 x 22.5 10-Ply Highway Service 70 70 11L x 15" 12-Ply Rib Implement 52

9.0 x 24" 8-Ply Rib Implement 40 12.5L x 15" 8-Ply Rib Implement 36

9.5L x 15" 6-Ply Rib Implement 32 12.5L x 15" 10-Ply Rib Implement 44

9.5L x 15" 8-Ply Rib Implement 44 16.5L x 16.1" 10-Ply Rib Implement 36

9.5L x 15" 12-Ply Rib Implement 60 41 x 15" x 18 - 22-Ply Rib Implement 44

265/70B 16.5 NHS Skid Steer 60

Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes

in-tpi1 N · m2 ft-lb3 N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch4 N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb

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 8.5 6 13 10 18 14 M 6 X 1 7 5 11 8 15 11

5/16 - 18 15 11 24 17 33 25 M 8 X 1.25 17 12 26 19 36 27

5/16" - 24 17 13 26 19 37 27 M 8 X 1 18 13 28 21 39 29

3/8" - 16 27 20 42 31 59 44 M10 X 1.5 33 24 52 39 72 53

3/8" - 24 31 22 47 35 67 49 M10 X 0.75 39 29 61 45 85 62

7/16" - 14 43 32 67 49 95 70 M12 X 1.75 58 42 91 67 125 93

7/16" - 20 49 36 75 55 105 78 M12 X 1.5 60 44 95 70 130 97

1/2" - 13 66 49 105 76 145 105 M12 X 1 90 66 105 77 145 105

1/2" - 20 75 55 115 85 165 120 M14 X 2 92 68 145 105 200 150

9/16" - 12 95 70 150 110 210 155 M14 X 1.5 99 73 155 115 215 160

9/16" - 18 105 79 165 120 235 170 M16 X 2 145 105 225 165 315 230

5/8" - 11 130 97 205 150 285 210 M16 X 1.5 155 115 240 180 335 245

5/8" - 18 150 110 230 170 325 240 M18 X 2.5 195 145 310 230 405 300

3/4" - 10 235 170 360 265 510 375 M18 X 1.5 220 165 350 260 485 355

3/4" - 16 260 190 405 295 570 420 M20 X 2.5 280 205 440 325 610 450

7/8" - 9 225 165 585 430 820 605 M20 X 1.5 310 230 650 480 900 665

7/8" - 14 250 185 640 475 905 670 M24 X 3 480 355 760 560 1050 780

1" - 8 340 250 875 645 1230 910 M24 X 2 525 390 830 610 1150 845

1" - 12 370 275 955 705 1350 995 M30 X 3.5 960 705 1510 1120 2100 1550

1-1/8" - 7 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 M30 X 2 1060 785 1680 1240 2320 1710

1 1/8" - 12 540 395 1210 890 1960 1440 M36 X 3.5 1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700

1 1/4" - 7 680 500 1520 1120 2460 1820 M36 X 2 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220

1 1/4" - 12 750 555 1680 1240 2730 2010

1 3/8" - 6 890 655 1990 1470 3230 2380 1 in-tpi = nominal thread dia.in inches-threads per inch

1 3/8" - 12 1010 745 2270 1670 3680 2710 2 N· m = newton-meters

1 1/2" - 6 1180 870 2640 1950 4290 3160 3 ft-lb= foot pounds

1 1/2" - 12 1330 980 2970 2190 4820 3560 4 mm x pitch = nominal thread dia. in millimeters x thread pitch

Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above.

5.8 8.8 10.9

Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9

Bolt Head Identification

Bolt Size(Metric)Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8

Bolt Head Identification

Bolt Size(Inches)

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Chain Routings

Gauge Wheel Drive

Grain Box Drive (Drive Type 1)

15606

Grain Box Drive (Drive Type 2)

Grain Box Drive (Drive Type 3) Grain Box Drive (Drive Type 4)

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Hydraulic Schematics

20076

Opener Hydraulics for ClosedCenter Systems

S/N S1699- December 2004-

22979

S/N S1700+ January 2005+

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19164

S/N S1699- December 2004-

22980

S/N S1700+ January 2005+

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15602

Transport Fold Hydraulics

Transport Lift Hydraulics

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Kit for Tractors with Two Outlets


15605

Dual Marker HydraulicsSingle Marker Hydraulics

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WarrantyGreat Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated warrants to the original pur-chaser that this seeding equipment will be free from defects in materialand workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original pur-chase when used as intended and under normal service and conditionsfor personal use; 90 days for commercial or rental purposes. This War-ranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Great PlainsManufacturing, Incorporated and the installation by the dealer of anysuch replacement part. Great Plains reserves the right to inspect anyequipment or part which are claimed to have been defective in materialor workmanship.This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in GreatPlains’ judgement shall have been misused or damaged by accident orlack of normal maintenance or care, or which has been repaired or al-tered in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliability, orwhich has been used for a purpose for which the product is not de-signed. This Warranty shall not apply if the product is towed at a speedin excess of 20 miles per hour.Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originallysold the product and all warranty adjustments must by made throughsuch dealer. Great Plains reserves the right to make changes in mate-rials or design of the product at any time without notice.This Warranty shall not be interpreted to render Great Plains liable fordamages of any kind, direct, consequential, or contingent, to property.Furthermore, Great Plains shall not be liable for damages resulting fromany cause beyond its reasonable control. This Warranty does not ex-tend to loss of crops, losses caused by harvest delays or any expenseor loss for labor, supplies, rental machinery or for any other reason.No other warranty of any kind whatsoever, express or implied, ismade with respect to this sale; and all implied warranties of mer-chantability and fitness for a particular purpose which exceedthe obligations set forth in this written warranty are hereby dis-claimed and excluded from this sale.This Warranty is not valid unless registered with Great Plains Manufac-turing, Incorporated within 10 days from the date of original purchase.

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Corporate Office: PO. Box 5060

Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA

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