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Manufacturing, Inc.www.greatplainsmfg.com© Copyright 2012 Printed 01/23/2012 118-232MOperator Manual2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F3-Point Fluted Feed D

6 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012838-265CAmber ReflectorsOn the main frame front corners,on each end of walkboard;4 total.FigureSpacer

701/23/2012 118-232M818-590CDanger: Hitch Crushing HazardOn the main tool bar at hitch;1 totalFigureSpacer838-102CDanger: Walkboard Falling HazardAt l

8 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012818-339CWarning: High Pressure Fluid HazardOn the main tool bar at hitch;1 totalFigureSpacer818-682C

901/23/2012 118-232M818-587CCaution: Read ManualOn the main tool bar at hitch;1 totalFigureSpacer818-855CCaution: Tire PressureOne decal each rim of d

10 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012IntroductionGreat Plains welcomes you to its growing family of newproduct owners. Your 3-Point Flut

Introduction 1101/23/2012 118-232MUsing This ManualThis manual will familiarize you with safety, assembly,operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and

12 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Preparation and SetupThis section helps you prepare your tractor and drill foruse. Before using the

Preparation and Setup 1301/23/2012 118-232MMaking Hydraulic ConnectionsOnly trained personnel should work on system hydraulics!Great Plains hydraulic

14 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Leveling the Drill20 Series Opener HeightRefer to Figure 6Using 3-point hitch, initially adjust dri

Preparation and Setup 1501/23/2012 118-232MFrame HeightDrill operating height affects the working range of the drillopeners. Initially adjust frame he

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16 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Operating InstructionsThis section covers general operating procedures. Expe-rience, machine famili

Operating Instructions 1701/23/2012 118-232MTransportingLoss of Control Hazard:Transporting the drill at high speeds or with a vehicle that isnot heav

18 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Acremeter OperationThe acremeter, located on the drill clutch shaft, countsshaft rotations whenever

Operating Instructions 1901/23/2012 118-232MField Operation1. Hitch drill to a suitable tractor or hitch and stow anyparking stands. See “Hitching Tra

20 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Marker OperationOptional marker attachments are available from yourGreat Plains dealer.The operatin

Operating Instructions 2101/23/2012 118-232MParkingEmpty seed box before unhitching drill to prevent drillfrom falling backward.Note: For parking with

22 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012AdjustmentsTo get full performance from your Drill, you need anunderstanding of all component opera

Adjustments 2301/23/2012 118-232MGround Drive AdjustmentsBefore setting the Drive Type, rotate the gauge wheels.Check that seed cups and seed tubes ar

24 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Setting Seed Rate HandleThere are identical seed rate handles for each half of thedrill. Generally,

Adjustments 2501/23/2012 118-232MMarker AdjustmentsPinch, Crush and Sharp Object Hazards:You may be injured if hit by a folding or unfolding marker.Ma

01/23/2012 118-232MTable of Contents© Copyright 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights ReservedGreat Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides

26 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Marker Disk AdjustmentSharp Object Hazard:Marker disks may be sharp. Use caution when making adjust

Adjustments 2701/23/2012 118-232MMarker SpeedThe procedure for adjusting marker speed is different fordual-circuit markers with needle valves and sing

28 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Row Unit AdjustmentsRefer to Figure 27 (which depicts a 25-Series row unit fullypopulated with all

Adjustments 2901/23/2012 118-232MRow Unit Down PressureRefer to Figure 28The ideal amount of down-force causes the side gaugewheels to compress any lo

30 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Adjusting 20-Series Down-ForceRefer to Figure 30An adjuster cam sets row unit spring down pres-su

Adjustments 3101/23/2012 118-232MAdjusting 25-Series Down-ForceRefer to Figure 33An adjuster cam sets row unit spring down pres-sure individually fo

32 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Row Unit ShutoffRow unit shutoff is necessary for various routine proce-dures, including:• point-ro

Adjustments 3301/23/2012 118-232M25 Series Row Unit Lock-UpAlternate 25 Series twin-row units can be raised andpinned to accommodate alternate spacing

34 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/201225 Series Coulter AdjustmentsNote: Coulters are not factory-installed. Check alignmentand depth pri

Adjustments 3501/23/2012 118-232M25 Series Coulter Row AlignmentRefer to Figure 43For 25 Series unit-mounted coulters, the ideal alignmentis for the b

118-232M 01/23/2012Marker Shear Bolt Replacement... 49Marker Transport Carrier... 49Driv

36 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Row-Unit Opener Disk Adjustments20 and 25 Series openers have three adjustments:1. planting/seed de

Adjustments 3701/23/2012 118-232MSide Gauge Wheel AdjustmentRefer to Figure 48Disk-to-wheel angle and clearance ideally has the wheeljust touching the

38 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012• If wheel does not fall freely, loosen hex-head boltand slide wheel arm out just until wheel and a

Adjustments 3901/23/2012 118-232MSeed Firmer Adjustments20 and 25 Series row units accept one of two optionalseed firmers.Sharp Object Hazard:Row unit

40 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Press Wheel AdjustmentThe press wheels close the furrow which gently pressesthe soil over the seed

Adjustments 4101/23/2012 118-232MPress Wheel CenteringIf one press wheel is running in the seed trench, or thewheels are not centered over the trench,

42 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionPlanting too littleSeed Cup Door setting too low for seedsizeO

Troubleshooting 4301/23/2012 118-232MUneven seed spacingExcessive field speed. Reduce speed.Unclean seed. Use clean seed.Build up of seed treatment in

44 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Excessive seedcrackingExcessive field speed. Slow down. Check Seeding Rate Chart forcorrect maximum

Troubleshooting 4501/23/2012 118-232MDrill boxes do notempty evenlyRight and left hand Drive Type, Seed RateHandles and/or Seed Cup Doors are notset t

101/23/2012 118-232MImportant Safety InformationLook for Safety SymbolThe SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is apotential hazard to personal safety

46 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Press wheels notcompacting the soilas desiredToo wet or cloddy. Wait until drier weather or rework

Maintenance and Lubrication 4701/23/2012 118-232MMaintenance and LubricationProper servicing and maintenance is the key to longimplement life. With ca

48 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Marker MaintenanceHigh Pressure Fluid Hazard:Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressu

Maintenance and Lubrication 4901/23/2012 118-232MMarker Shear Bolt ReplacementRefer to Figure 60If a marker gets caught or hits an obstruction, it isd

50 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Drive System MaintenanceRefer to Figure 62For proper operation and to prevent downtime and repair,k

Maintenance and Lubrication 5101/23/2012 118-232MRow Unit MaintenanceSeed Cup Clean-OutRefer to Figure 21, which depicts the seed cup door handlein a

52 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Opener Disc MaintenanceNote: It is normal for the blade spreader to have somelooseness in the holde

Maintenance and Lubrication 5301/23/2012 118-232MSeed Flap Replacement (2009-)Refer to Figure 69To replace a seed flap use a needle nose or similartoo

54 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012LubricationRow Unit: Side Wheel Bushing20 Series: 2 zerks per row unit; one each side25 Series: 4 z

Maintenance and Lubrication 5501/23/2012 118-232MSeed Cup Drive Shaft Sprocket2 sliding sprockets; one each sideType of Lubrication: OilQuantity: Coat

2 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Avoid High Pressure FluidsEscaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin,causing serious injury

56 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Gauge Wheels: Wheel Bearings4 bearings; 2 each gauge wheel assemblyType of Lubrication: GreaseQuant

Options 5701/23/2012 118-232MOptionsHitch Setback KitThis accessory extends the 3-point hitch to eliminateinterference with:• auxiliary hitches(such a

58 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Seed Tube PlugThis plug stops seed flow from the seed box at the top ofa seed tube. It prevents flow

Options 5901/23/2012 118-232MCoulter BladesReplacement and alternate coulter blades include (qty. 1per row unit):For operations, see:“25 Series Coulte

60 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Seed-Lok® Seed FirmerA choice of firmers is an option in the product bundles, ormay be field-installe

Appendix 6101/23/2012 118-232MAppendixSpecifications and CapacitiesTire Inflation Chart2020F 2025F 2520F 2525FTractor RequirementsCategory III and IV-N

62 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Torque Values Chart94625199mBoltSizeBolt Head IdentificationBoltSizeBolt Head IdentificationGrade 2 G

Appendix 6301/23/2012 118-232MMarker ExtensionThe diagrams in this section show marker extension dis-tances for all supported row unit configurations o

64 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Model 2020F Marker Extension, cont...123.75 in314.33 cm123.75 in314.33 cmFigure 75: Model 2020F-327

Appendix 6501/23/2012 118-232MModel 2020F Marker Extension, cont...109.25 in277.50 cm109.25 in277.50 cmFigure 79: Model 2020F-2695 20ft 20 Series 26-R

301/23/2012 118-232MKeep Riders Off MachineryRiders obstruct the operator’s view. Riders could bestruck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.

66 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Model 2020F Marker Extension, cont...122.25 in310.52 cm122.25 in310.52 cmFigure 83: Model 2020F-12T

Appendix 6701/23/2012 118-232MModel 2020F Marker Extension, cont...Model 2025F Marker Extension132.50 in336.55 cm132.50 in336.55 cmFigure 87: Model 20

68 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Model 2025F Marker Extension, cont...113.92 in289.36 cm141.08 in358.34 cmFigure 91: Model 2025F-161

Appendix 6901/23/2012 118-232MModel 2025F Marker Extension, cont...Model 2520F Marker Extension129.00 in327.66 cm129.00 in327.66 cmFigure 95: Model 2

70 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Model 2520F Marker Extension, cont...146.25 in371.48 cm161.25 in409.58 cmFigure 99: Model 2520F-407

Appendix 7101/23/2012 118-232MModel 2520F Marker Extension, cont...156.75 in398.15 cm156.75 in398.15 cmFigure 103: Model 2520F-3295 25ft 20 Series 32-

72 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Model 2520F Marker Extension, cont...161.25 in409.58 cm161.25 in409.58 cmFigure 107: Model 2520F-20

Appendix 7301/23/2012 118-232MModel 2520F Marker Extension, cont...Model 2525F Marker Extension176.25 in447.68 cm176.25 in447.68 cmFigure 111: Model 2

74 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Model 2525F Marker Extension, cont.157.50 in400.05 cm157.50 in400.05 cmFigure 115: Model 2525F-2015

Appendix 7501/23/2012 118-232MModel 2525F Marker Extension, cont...167.00 in424.18 cm167.00 in424.18 cmFigure 119: Model 2525F-16TR38 25ft 25 Series 1

4 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Practice Safe Maintenance▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper toolsand equipment. Re

76 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012Chain RoutingOffset Single-Wheel DriveSingle-Wheel DriveDual-Wheel Drive Ground Drive to Seed Cup S

Appendix 7701/23/2012 118-232MHydraulic Diagrams2622217643

78 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F118-232M 01/23/2012WarrantyWarrantyGreat Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated warrants to the original pur-chaser that t

01/23/2012 118-232MGreat Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Index 79IndexAacremeter ...19, 60acremeter, operation ...

80 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.118-232M 01/23/2012marker angle ... 26marker chain ...

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Index 8101/23/2012 118-232Mwrench ...31Numerics11L-15 8 Ply ...

82 2020F, 2025F, 2520F and 2525F Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.118-232M 01/23/2012

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501/23/2012 118-232MSafety DecalsSafety Reflectors and DecalsYour implement comes equipped with all lights, safetyreflectors and decals in place. They w