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Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.!Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the sub

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/20068838-615CAmber ReflectorsBoth ends of coulter tool-bar; two decals total838-615CAmber ReflectorsBoth ends of drill frametu

6/29/2006148-057M9Important Safety Information226332263322633838-362CCaution–Tires Not a StepDecal on each framepost; two decals total818-188CWarning

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200610838-359CWarning High Pressure FluidsDecal on tongue838-358CRead ManualDecal on tongue178612263322633838-360CWarning We

6/29/2006148-057M11Important Safety Information838-363CDanger Moving Chain838-363CDanger Moving Chain838-363CDanger Moving Chain838-426CCaution Tire I

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200612838-367CWarning Overhead MarkerOne per marker838-365CWarning Pinch/ShearOne per marker838-361CDo Not RideOne on each e

6/29/2006148-057M13Important Safety Information1720917209818-019CWarning Neg TongueWeight818-016CCaution Pivot PullHitch

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200614IntroductionGreat Plains welcomes you to its growing family ofnew product owners. This implement has been de-signed wi

6/29/2006148-057M15IntroductionFigure ASerial Number PlateOwner AssistanceIf you need customer service or repair parts, con-tact a Great Plains dealer

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200616Preparation and SetupPrestart Checklist1. Read and understand “Important Safety Information,”page 1.2. Check that all

6/29/2006148-057M17Preparation and Setup8. Align connector in bottom of outer casing.NOTE: BE SURE CONNECTOR AND CASING AREPROPERLY ALIGNED, OTHERWISE

Table of Contents© Copyright 2005 All rights ReservedGreat Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind,

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200618Connect hydraulic hoses from tongue cylinder to onetractor remote valve. Connect hoses from transport-liftcylinders to

6/29/2006148-057M19Preparation and SetupRefer to Figure 83. Remove the retaining clips from the pins atboth ends of the cylinders for both transportli

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200620Operating InstructionsThis section covers general operating proce-dures. Experience, machine familiarity and thefollow

6/29/2006148-057M21Operating InstructionsField Operation1. Hitch implement to a suitable tractor. Refer toHitching Tractor to Implement,“Assembly andS

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200622Transport Lift CylindersThe transport-lift cylinders are rephasing hydraulic cyl-inders. After a period of normal use,

6/29/2006148-057M23Operating Instructionsble. The implement can be transported with afull box of grain, but added weight will in-crease stopping dista

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200624AdjustmentsSeeding DepthTo set drill seeding depth, you must:• Set coulter depth with tongue cylinder and cylinderstop

6/29/2006148-057M25AdjustmentsCoulter DepthAdjust coulters to run 13 to 25 mm (1/2 to 1 inch-es) below the drill openers. Coulter depth can beadjusted

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200626Coulter Mounting HeightYou can change the depth of individual coulters byadjusting coulter-mounting height. If you adj

6/29/2006148-057M27AdjustmentsOpener DepthWhen making opener adjustments, keep in mindthat openers will not run any deeper than coulterstill the soil.

6/29/2006148-057M1Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information!Look for Safety SymbolThe SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there isa potential

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200628Disk Scraper AdjustmentRefer To Figure 22To keep opener disks turning freely, dirt scrapers aremounted between disks t

6/29/2006148-057M29AdjustmentsPre-emergence Marker AdjustmentThere are two marker adjustments that can be made toadjust pre-emergence markers.Disk Adj

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200630PackerThe packer travels on the ground between the drivewheels. When set properly the packer helps to takesome of the

6/29/2006148-057M31Adjustments2117211Figure 32Drive Sprockets23187Figure 33Seed-Rate GaugeFigure 31Chain GuardSeed-Rate ScrewHand CrankSeed-RateGauge2

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200632Positioning Seed-Cup DoorsRefer to Figure 34For wheat and other small seeds, move seed-cup-door handles to the highest

6/29/2006148-057M33AdjustmentsRefer to Figure 376. Place the crank handle on the right-hand con-tact drive shaft and turn the crank severaltimes to fil

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200634Seed Rate ChartsWhite Rows, MetricShaded Rows, English UnitsSeed-Rate Handle0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70

6/29/2006148-057M35AdjustmentsOatsDrive Type 36.2 in.0.0 5.2 12.1 17.3 24.0 31.5 38.7 46.8 54.8 63.2 72.2 79.7 88.0 96.1 104.5 112.2 121.2 129.6 138.6

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200636Soy-beansDrive Type 26.2 in.0.0 5.8 16.0 26.9 39.6 47.5 58.9 69.3 80.4 91.8 101.6 113.9 125.3 136.1 146.8 158.2 167.4

6/29/2006148-057M37AdjustmentsFertilizer Rate CalibrationThe fertilizer rates are controlled by a sprocket speedchange selection and by a slide gate w

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/20062Be Familiar with Safety Decals▲ Read and understand “Safety Decals,” page 7,thoroughly.▲ Read all instructions noted on

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200638d. Tighten the idler sprocket on the fertilizer finaldrive chainMove idler sprocket back into place so chain has 6 mm(1

6/29/2006148-057M39AdjustmentsRefer to Figure 4310. Place the crank handle on the right-hand con-tact drive shaft and turn the crank severaltimes to fi

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200640For 157.9 mm (6. 2 in.) Row Spacing MeteringRateSprockets MeteringRateSprocketskg/har lb/acre Range Driver Driven kg/h

6/29/2006148-057M41AdjustmentsFor 157.9 mm (6. 2 in.) Row Spacing (Special Range) Metering Rate Sprocketskg/har lb/acreSpecialRangeDriver Driven163.8

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200642Small Seeds AttachmentTo set and calibrate the seeding rate on the optional small-seeds attachment, follow these steps

6/29/2006148-057M43Monitor OperationMonitorThe multi-function drill monitor controls the operation and tramlining function of pneumatic type seed dril

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200644Channel 1 Forward SpeedChannel 2 Area Total 1 or 2Channel 3 Current/Tramline BoutChannel 4 Fertilizer Shaft RPMChannel

6/29/2006148-057M45Monitor OperationChannel IndicatorThe indicator is used to indicate the channel to which the information on the display relates.Nor

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200646Select Metric/Imperial Units1. Press and hold the button while plugging the instrument into apower source to enter pro

6/29/2006148-057M47Monitor OperationForward Speed AlarmIf you stop while the drill is in work or move at a speed less than 1.6miles/hr (2.6 km/hr), th

6/29/2006148-057M3Important Safety InformationTransport Machinery SafelyMaximum transport speed for implement is 20mph. Some rough terrains require a

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200648Autocal’For maximum accuracy, perform an auto-calibration in field conditions.1. Set two markers at 328 feet (100 meter

6/29/2006148-057M49Monitor OperationArea Total / Implement WidthThe area is derived from the forward speed and the programmedimplement width and is ac

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200650Set Implement WidthIn order for the instrument to accumulate area correctly, the imple-ment working width must be prog

6/29/2006148-057M51Monitor OperationTramliningAll tramlines for this drill were set up on the following assumptions:• 3 meter planting width with 19 o

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200652Manually advance the bout numberPress to advance the current bout number by 1.Hold the bout numberPress to 'hold&

6/29/2006148-057M53Monitor OperationSymmetric Tramlining SequenceFor use with a 3 meter drill and a 12 meter sprayer. (2nd bout must overlap 1st bout

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200654Symmetric Tramlining SequenceFor use with a 3 meter drill and a 15 meter sprayer.2+2 seed spouts are closed during the

6/29/2006148-057M55Monitor OperationSymmetric Tramlining SequenceFor use with a 3 meter drill and a 18 meter sprayer. (2nd bout must overlap 1st bout

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200656Asymmetric Right Tramlining SequenceFor use with a 3 meter drill and an 12 meter sprayer.Two seed spouts are closed on

6/29/2006148-057M57Monitor OperationAsymmetric Right Tramlining SequenceFor use with a 3 meter drill and an 18 meter sprayer.Two seed spouts are close

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/20064Practice Safe Maintenance▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Useproper tools and equipment. Refer to this man-ual

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200658Asymmetric Left Tramlining SequenceFor use with a 3 meter drill and an 12 meter sprayer.Two seed spouts are closed on

6/29/2006148-057M59Monitor Operation20 Bout Tramlining SequenceFor use with a 3 meter drill and a 20 meter sprayer.2+2left-hand seed spouts are closed

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200660Selecting the Tramline Sequence1. Select the channel.2. Hold to enter program mode 1.After 3 seconds the first two digi

6/29/2006148-057M61Monitor OperationFertilizer Distribution Shaft Speed AlarmDisplay Shaft SpeedSelect the channel.Fertilizer Distribution Shaft Speed

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200662Seed Distribution Shaft Speed AlarmDisplay Shaft SpeedSelect the channel.Seed Distribution Shaft Speed displays for 10

6/29/2006148-057M63Monitor OperationDisabling the Distribution Shaft AlarmAlternatively, you can turn off the alarm by pressing and holding thebutton

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200664Hopper Seed and Fertilizer LevelWhen the seed or fertilizer levels drop below the sensor fitted in theside of the hoppe

6/29/2006148-057M65Monitor OperationSummary of Program Modes 1 – 3Most settings do not need to be accessed during normal operation, unless perhaps the

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200666TroubleshootingProblem SolutionDrill raising and lowering rough and uneven Check for too little play in slide-block ar

6/29/2006148-057M67TroubleshootingActual seeding rateis different than desiredCheck tire pressure. Proper inflation is listed on Tire Inflation Chart,“

6/29/2006148-057M5Important Safety InformationHandle Chemicals ProperlyAgricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Im-proper use can seriously injure per

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200668Maintenance and LubricationMaintenanceProper servicing and adjustment are key to longlife of any farm implement. With

6/29/2006148-057M69Maintenance and LubricationFertilizer Clean OutAfter using fertilizer in the Verti-Drill, clean drillbox as soon as possible.1. Wit

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200670Vertical Pivot Bushings, Top and BottomTwo zerks on back of vertical-pivot tube on transportframeLubricant = GreaseQua

6/29/2006148-057M71Maintenance and Lubrication50Seed-Cup-Drive SprocketOil sprocket hub in its square bore. Squirt oil on thesquare seed-cup shaft and

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200672SeasonallyOptional Folding MarkersLubricant = GreaseQuantity = Repack bearings10Optional Folding MarkersLubricant = Gr

6/29/2006148-057M73Maintenance and LubricationFelt Barrier SealsBoth ends of shafts; four seals totalType of Lubrication: OilQuantity = Soak seal30172

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200674OptionsMarkersHydraulic markers are available. The units have a notchedblade to leave a mark for you to follow on the

6/29/2006148-057M75OptionsSeed-Lok Firming WheelsSeed-Lok firming wheels press seed directly into the bot-tom of the seed trench. By firming all seeds i

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/20067623284Fertilizer Chain Routing

6/29/2006148-057M77Fertilizer Chain Routing23285Seed Chain Routing

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/20066Safety At All TimesThoroughly read and understand the instructionsin this manual before operation. Read all instruc-tio

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/20067823287Hydraulics Schematic

6/29/2006148-057M79Specifications and CapacitiesSpecifications and Capacities*Empty weight of 19 row unit with seed, fertilizer and small seeds box.**V

V-300, V-300F148-057M6/29/200680AppendixTire Inflation ChartTire Size PSI (bar) Tire Size PSI (bar)Contact Wheel 40 (2.75) 2x395/55B 16.5 12ply 60 (4.

6/29/2006148-057M81AppendixWarrantyGreat Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated warrants to the original pur-chaser that this seeding equipment will be fr

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA

6/29/2006148-057M7Important Safety InformationSafety DecalsYour implement comes equipped with all safetydecals in place. They were designed to help yo