Operator’s/Parts Manual For Great Plains and Yetter Coulters Fertilizer Arm Kits Planting Components ! Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! 20170 Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
Table of Contents General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Owner’s Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Operating and Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .5 General Operation & Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information 1 General Information Important Notice Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, while every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
2 Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. This Fertilizer Arm Kit has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine. Description of Unit The parts on your Fertilizer Arm Kit have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Great Plains parts.
Important Safety Information 3 Important Safety Information Look for Safety Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it.
4 Owner Assistance If you need customer service or repair parts, contact a Great Plains dealer. They have trained personnel, repair parts and equipment specially designed for Great Plains products. Your machine’s parts were specially designed and should only be replaced with Great Plains parts. Always use the model number when ordering parts from your Great Plains dealer.
Operating and Assembly Instructions 5 Operating and Assembly Instructions Most accidents are the result of negligence and carelessness, usually caused by failure of the operator to follow simple but necessary safety precautions. The following safety precautions are suggested to help prevent such accidents. The safe operation of any machinery is a big concern to consumers and manufactures.Your Fertilizer Arm Kit has been designed with many built-in safety features.
6 Assembly for Great Plains and Utility Coulter Refer to Figure 1 1. Bolt the tine extension arm (1) to the coulter swing arm using backing plate (2), carriage bolts (3), flat washer (4), lock washers (5) and hex nut (6). Do not tighten at this time. 2. Bolt the spring tine to the inside of the tine arm in the desired hole for your desired depth. This adjustment can be made either by sliding the tine arm up or down the coulter swing arm or remounting the spring tine in another hole in the tine arm. 3.
Adjustments 7 Adjustments Adjustments for Great Plains and Utility Coulter Refer to Figure 3 1. Set the tine applicator to run approximately 1” - 1 1/2” below the surface of the soil. The tine can be set to run deeper but will cause excessive wear and increase plugging. 2. Set the tine approximately 1” - 1 1/2” behind the coulter blade in a vertical or slightly back swept position.
8 Calibration and Application Rates ACREAGE CHART BASIC CALIBRATION To double check the accuracy of your application rate, check the following instructions: 1. Measure 200’ and determine the number of seconds required to travel this distance under field conditions with implements in working condition. EXAMPLE: It takes 7 seconds to travel the 200’ which equals 5 mph. 2. Place graduated container or pre-weighed container under one nozzle and catch the discharge for 1 minute.
9 NOTE: When using a squeeze pump, use a H1/4U-SS0040 nozzle and disregard rate charts. The squeeze pump controls the rate of application. Teejet Capacity Size Designation Spray Angle Equiv. Orifice Diam. Inches CAPACITY {gallons per minute} 5 psi 10 psi 20 psi 30 psi 40 psi 60 psi 80 psi 100 psi 200 psi 300 psi 000009 0˚ .008 .003 .005 .006 .008 .009 .011 .013 .014 .020 .025 000012 0˚ .010 .004 .006 .008 .01 .012 .015 .017 .019 .027 .033 000019 0˚ .012 .007 .
10 Useful Formulas GPM = GPA x MPH x W* 5940 GPA = 5940 x GPM {Per Nozzle} MPH x W* *W = Row Spacing.....in inches. GPM= Gallons Per Minute. GPA= Gallons Per Acre. 11400 NOZZLE # H1/4U-SS0010 H1/4U-SS0015 H1/4U-SS0020 H1/4U-SS0030 H1/4U-SS0040 H1/4U-SS0050 H1/4U-SS0060 LIQUID CAPACITY PRESSURE IN 4 IN PSI GPM MPH 10 0.5 25 20 0.7 35 30 0.9 43 40 1.0 49 10 0.8 37 20 1.1 53 30 1.3 64 40 1.5 74 10 1.0 49 20 1.4 70 30 1.7 86 40 2.0 99 10 1.5 74 20 2.1 105 30 2.6 129 40 3.0 148 10 2.0 99 20 2.
Maintenance and Storage 11 Size Selection Of Spray Tip Or Nozzle Based on the chemical manufacturer’s recommendations on GPA application rates and nozzle types, a suitable spray tip size is chosen from the catalog tabulations. Since all the tabulations are based on spraying water, which weighs 8.34 lbs. per USA gallon, conversion factors must be used when spraying solutions which are heavier or lighter than water.
12 Parts Great Plains Fertilizer Arm Kit 11513 204-326M 7/31/2002
Parts 13 Ref. Part No. Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
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Parts 15 Ref. Part No. Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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Parts 17 Warranty Great Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated warrants to the original purchaser that this seeding equipment will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use; 90 days for commercial or rental purposes.
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