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GREAT PLAINS BD7600 - User Manual

GREAT PLAINS BD7600
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Original Instructions
195-615m
Great Plains
OPERATOR MANUAL
MODEL BD7600 50 Foot 3-Section Drill
DrillCommand Version 02.02.04.00 - 02.03.07.04
Min-Till Drill

Table of Contents

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Questions and Answers

Summary

Introduction

Intended Use and Prohibited Use

Defines the drill's purpose, limitations, and prohibited actions for safety.

Machine Identification and Directional Information

Explains identification plates and directional terms based on travel.

Operator Manual Usage

Details audience, training needs, and range of application for the manual.

Safety Information

Safety Symbols and Signal Words

Explains hazard symbols, signal words (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION), and their meanings.

Before Getting Started Checklist

Outlines essential pre-operation checks, including reading the manual and inspecting the machine.

Machine Use and Hazards

Covers safe operation, hydraulics, collision avoidance, chemical handling, and waste disposal.

Machine Maintenance and Transport

Details maintenance schedules, procedures, transport safety, and shutdown.

Safety Decals

Explains the location and importance of safety decals on the machine.

Preparation and Setup

Pre-Setup Checklist

Lists critical checks before hitching and setting up the drill.

Hydraulic and Electrical Connections

Guides on connecting hydraulic hoses and electrical harnesses to the tractor.

Hitch Drill to Tractor

Covers safe hitching steps, hazards, and drawbar requirements.

Drill Hitches and Height Adjustment

Describes hitch options, setting hitch height, and installation procedures.

Hydraulic System and Drill Leveling

Details hydraulic checks, drill leveling, and opener frame clearance adjustments.

Operation

Pre-Start Checklist and Field Operation

Covers pre-start checks, hazards, and initial steps for field operation.

Begin and End Operating Procedures

Outlines steps for starting planting, monitoring, and concluding operations.

Hydraulic Jack Usage

Explains how to use the hydraulic jack for parking and storage.

Walkboard and Ladder Access

Describes how to lift and secure walkboards and use walkboard ladders.

Raising, Lowering, and Locking Openers

Details operating the opener lift system and lock mechanisms.

Folding and Unfolding the Drill

Step-by-step instructions for folding and unfolding the drill for transport or field use.

Transport Lift Operation

Explains how to use the transport lift for raising and lowering the drill frame.

Drill Boxes and Components

Describes box components, including seed level indicators and flow tents.

Divider Flap and Parking Stands

Details adjustment of the divider flap and use of wing parking stands.

Box Dividers and Capacity Ratios

Explains how dividers separate compartments and provides capacity information.

Rain Flap Adjustment

Guides on lifting and securing the rain flap for access to feed cups.

Feed Cups and Flap Adjustment

Describes feed cup types, components, and flap adjustments for seed size.

Slide Gate and Opener Down Pressure

Details slide gate positions and how to adjust opener down pressure.

Opener Hydraulic System and Pressure

Covers hydraulic system requirements, pressure settings, and potential risks.

Point Row Control Box Operation

Explains how to use the point row control box for independent section operation.

Adjustments

Opener Leveling and Frame Pivot Adjustment

Guides on adjusting opener leveling and frame pivot points for optimal performance.

Opener Height Adjustment

Details how to adjust the opener height for different ground levels or tire tracks.

Opener Spring Down Pressure

Explains how to adjust spring pressure for various conditions and provides spring length references.

Opener Depth Adjustment

Guides on setting opener seeding depth by adjusting press wheel height.

Disk Blade Adjustments

Covers adjusting disk-to-disk spacing and checking disk contact.

Disk Scraper Adjustment

Explains how to adjust optional scrapers for free-turning opener disks.

Seed Firmer Adjustments

Details adjustments for Keeton® Seed Firmer and Seed-Lok® Firming Wheel.

Knock Down Adjustment

Covers adjusting the knock down bar/disk gap and tine pitch angle.

Options

Hitch Options

Lists available hitch assemblies and straps.

Shaft Monitor Kit

Describes the shaft monitor kit for ground drive drills.

Seed Firmer Kits

Details available seed firmer kits, including Seed-Lok® Firming Wheel.

HD Narrow Disk Scraper

Explains the function and installation of the HD Narrow Disk Scraper.

Press Wheel Scrapers

Describes press wheel scrapers for clearing soil and debris.

Seed Hoses;Fertilizer Tubes

Lists available seed hose and fertilizer tube kits.

Rubber Seed Flap

Describes the rubber seed flap, compatible with Seed-Lok®.

Box Divider Insert

Explains the reversible box divider insert for two-compartment drills.

Touch800 Console Kits

Lists console kits for precision machine control.

Knock Downs Kit

Details the Knock Down Kit, available for 00HD openers.

Camera Package

Describes the camera package for ground drive and hydraulic drive drills.

Fertilizer Tank Kit

Details the fertilizer tank kit.

Topcon Console System

Explains Topcon console systems for precision control.

Low Speed Sprocket Kits

Lists low speed sprocket kits for seed and fertilizer.

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Provides a schedule for regular maintenance points and their frequencies.

Regular Maintenance Checks

Lists essential checks and tasks for maintaining the drill's condition.

Hydraulic Maintenance and Filter

Covers hydraulic system maintenance, including filter cleaning and high-pressure fluid hazards.

Material Clean-Out Procedures

Details how to clean out drill boxes after use, including chemical hazards.

Flow Tent and Feed Cup Maintenance

Explains flow tent replacement and covers feed cup removal and installation.

Seed Wheel Replacement

Guides on how to replace a seed wheel assembly.

Chains, Clips, and Lubrication

Details chain inspection, lubrication, clip installation, and general lubrication points.

Marker and Gearbox Maintenance

Covers marker shear bolt replacement, disk lubrication, and gearbox oil checks.

Hydraulic Drive Filter Maintenance

Guides on changing the hydraulic drive filter element.

Knock Down and Seed Flap Maintenance

Covers knock down bar inspection and seed flap replacement.

Grease Fittings and Wheel Bearings

Details lubrication of grease fittings and repacking wheel bearings.

Storage Procedures

Outlines steps for properly storing the drill for extended periods.

Troubleshooting

Planting Too Much or Too Little Seed

Addresses seed rate, feed cup flaps, tire pressure, and gearbox speed issues.

Uneven Seed Depth or Spacing

Covers causes and solutions for uneven seed depth and spacing issues.

Opener and Acremeter Issues

Addresses openers not turning, inaccurate acremeter readings, and seed cracking.

Drill Box Emptying and Planting Conditions

Discusses drill box emptying, wet conditions, and rough field issues.

Press Wheel and Opener Plugging Issues

Provides solutions for press wheels not compacting soil and openers plugging.

Opener Frame and Hydraulic Gauge Issues

Covers opener frame behavior and hydraulic gauge readings during operation.

Specifications

Model Information and Dimensions

Lists model details, row spacing, swath, dimensions, and weights.

Tractor and Hydraulic Requirements

Specifies tractor horsepower and hydraulic system requirements.

Capacities and Tire Information

Details seed box capacities and transport/gauge wheel tire specifications.

Torque Chart

Provides torque specifications for various bolt sizes.

Electrical Harness and Hydraulic Diagrams

Illustrates electrical harness routing and hydraulic system diagrams.

GREAT PLAINS BD7600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGREAT PLAINS
ModelBD7600
CategoryFarm Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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