Great-plains PFC2000 Operator Manual Bedienungsanleitung

Manufacturing, Inc.www.greatplainsmfg.com© Copyright 2007 Printed 03/28/2007 407-158MOperator’s ManualPFC1600 and PFC2000Planter Fertilizer CartsRead

8407-158M 03/28/2007848-048CCaution: Tire Pressure & TorqueInside rim of main wheels;two total26016

Introduction 903/28/2007 407-158MIntroductionGreat Plains welcomes you to its growing family of newproduct owners. Your PFC1600 or PFC2000 PlanterFert

10407-158M 03/28/2007Owner AssistanceIf you need customer service or repair parts, contact aGreat Plains dealer. They have trained personnel,repair pa

Preparation and Setup 1103/28/2007 407-158MPreparation and SetupThis section helps you prepare your tractor andPFC1600/2000 Cart for use, and covers t

12407-158M 03/28/2007Hitching Cart to PlanterDANGER!Exercise extreme care in hitching.▲ The rear wheels and rear hitch of the YP2425 plantermove durin

Preparation and Setup 1303/28/2007 407-158MHitching With Empty Tank1. Position planter for forward-only movement afterhitching. Set parking brake on t

14407-158M 03/28/2007Electrical and Monitor ConnectionsMonitor SetupBefore using the cart for the first time, it is necessaryto configure the planter se

Preparation and Setup 1503/28/2007 407-158MMake Fertilizer Connections!CAUTIONAlways wear chemical gloves and other protective appareland equipment sp

16407-158M 03/28/2007Making Fertilizer Connections1. Wear chemical gloves and protective apparel.2. Close all shut-off valves on hoses and inlets.3. C

Preparation and Setup 1703/28/2007 407-158MBleeding Gauge LineRefer to Figure 8When operating the tank for the first time air must bebled from the hose

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18407-158M 03/28/2007Operating InstructionsThis section covers general operating procedures.Experience, machine familiarity, and the followinginformat

Operating Instructions 1903/28/2007 407-158MTransporting the CartIf heading to the field, before departing, ensure thatfertilizer rate has been determi

20407-158M 03/28/2007Loading Fertilizer!CAUTIONAlways wear recommended protective apparel and equip-ment specified for the materials to be applied.IMPO

Operating Instructions 2103/28/2007 407-158MLoading 1600 Gallon TankRefer to Figure 101. Close quick-fill shutoff valve :Handle pointing back: no flow a

22407-158M 03/28/2007Loading 400 Gallon Tank(Model PFC2000 only)Refer to Figure 121. Close quick-fill shutoff valve :Handle pointing back: no flow at in

Operating Instructions 2303/28/2007 407-158MField PumpingRegardless of the tank(s) and manifolds to be used,perform the following:1. Make all pre-use

24407-158M 03/28/2007PFC2000 Pumping From 1600 OnlyConfiguration:PFC2000 Tank CartYP2425 with 3-inlet “Hi-Rate” Manifoldall 3 inlets and section booms

Operating Instructions 2503/28/2007 407-158MPFC1600 PumpingConfiguration:YP2425 with 3-inlet “Hi-Rate” ManifoldPFC1600 Tank CartRefer to Figure 24 on p

26407-158M 03/28/2007Pumping From 400 onlyIn the normal mode, the 400 gallon tank is pumped bythe ground-drive pumps on the planter, and is pumpedto t

Operating Instructions 2703/28/2007 407-158MPoint Row Pumping with Planter PumpsThe planter ground drive pumps operate whenever theplanter is lowered

103/28/2007 407-158MImportant Safety InformationLook for Safety SymbolThe SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is apotential hazard to personal safety

28407-158M 03/28/2007Point Row Pumping from 400 via Cart!CAUTIONIt must be acceptable for modest quantities of the materialin the 400 gallon tank to b

Operating Instructions 2903/28/2007 407-158MPumping From Both TanksConfiguration:PFC2000 Tank CartYP2425 with 3-inlet “Hi-Rate” Manifold andsingle-inle

30407-158M 03/28/2007Field Set-Up ChecklistUse the following tables to develop a final checklist foryour tractor/cart configuration. Additional or fewer

Operating Instructions 3103/28/2007 407-158MPlantingWhen all checklist items are complete, tank operationduring a planting pass normally is automatic

32407-158M 03/28/2007Electric Clutch Lock-UpRefer to Figure 16 and Figure 17During system flushing/winterizing, or in case of elec-tric clutch failure,

Operating Instructions 3303/28/2007 407-158MParking and StorageResidual fertilizer in the cart represents a corrosionand freezing risk to planter comp

34407-158M 03/28/2007Extended ParkingWhen parking for more than 24 hours, residual fertil-izer must be flushed from the pump, otherwise salts inthe fer

Operating Instructions 3503/28/2007 407-158M17. Set the collection pan or bucket on a raised plat-form/stool just below the drain line at each tankinl

36407-158M 03/28/2007Seasonal StorageDo not leave water, even clean water, in the pump forextended periods. Do not leave water in the lines iffreezing

Adjustments 3703/28/2007 407-158MAdjustmentsThe PFC1600/2000 Cart itself has two adjustments:1. The setting on the pump ( in Figure 18). Thissetting

2407-158M 03/28/2007Handle Chemicals ProperlyAgricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improperuse can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soila

38407-158M 03/28/2007Liquid Fertilizer StrainersThe PFC1600/2000 Cart system includes two strain-ers; one at the quick-fill inlet, and one at the pump

Troubleshooting 3903/28/2007 407-158MTroubleshootingGeneral TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionNo Flow(Pump Lines 1, 2 or 3)and Gauge Reads zeroClos

40407-158M 03/28/2007Flow Too Low(Pump Lines 1, 2 or 3)Incorrect pump settingReview desired application rate, and re-run calculation with slide chart.

Maintenance and Lubrication 4103/28/2007 407-158MMaintenance and LubricationMaintenanceProper servicing and maintenance is the key to longimplement li

42407-158M 03/28/2007Fertilizer Plumbing MaintenanceDepending on the time before next use, and theweather possible during that period, follow the step

Maintenance and Lubrication 4303/28/2007 407-158MLubricationGround Drive Fertilizer PumpSee pump manual.Note: Pump requires gearbox oil and grease. Pu

44407-158M 03/28/2007Front Caster: Wheel Pivot1 zerkType of Lubrication: GreaseQuantity: Until grease emergesWheels: Hubs4 bearings; 2 each sideType o

Maintenance and Lubrication 4503/28/2007 407-158MMain Shaft to Pump Chain1 chain, 2 sprocketsType of Lubrication: Chain LubeQuantity = Coat thoroughly

46407-158M 03/28/2007AppendixSpecifications and CapacitiesTire Inflation ChartPFC2000 PFC1600HP Requirements300 hp, estimated minimum*Hydraulic Circuits

Appendix 4703/28/2007 407-158MTorque Values Chart25199BoltSizeBolt Head IdentificationBoltSizeBolt Head IdentificationGrade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Class 5.8

303/28/2007 407-158MShutdown and Storage▲ Drain and safely store or dispose of residual liquids.▲ Flush tank(s) and lines with water. Winterize if fre

48407-158M 03/28/2007PFC2000 PlumbingThis figure shows the general location and a flow/control diagram of the plumbing system.412332in2in2in4in2in400160

Appendix 4903/28/2007 407-158MPFC1600 PlumbingThis figure shows the general location and a flow/control diagram of the plumbing system.412332in2in2in4in

50407-158M 03/28/2007Planter Assembly InstallationThese instructions are only needed if the lighting exten-sion cables, CANbus extension cables and ga

Appendix 5103/28/2007 407-158MPlanter Lighting Cable ExtensionRefer to Figure 27 and Figure 2711. Select the: 890-601C AG LIGHT HARNESS, Y-CONNand a f

52407-158M 03/28/2007Planter Pressure Gauge InstallationRefer to Figure 2918. Find the right fertilizer valve mount at theplanter rear hitch. Note wh

Appendix 5303/28/2007 407-158M25. Connect one end of the hose to the adaptor, and secure it with the clamp .If the valve was not attached to a mount,

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4407-158M 03/28/2007Practice Safe Maintenance▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Use propertools and equipment. Refer to this manual for additio

503/28/2007 407-158MSafety At All TimesThoroughly read and understand the instructions inthis manual before operation. Read all instructionsnoted on t

6407-158M 03/28/2007Safety DecalsSafety Reflectors and DecalsYour implement comes equipped with all lights, safetyreflectors and decals in place. They w

703/28/2007 407-158M838-255CAmber ReflectorsOn the main frame sides, front and back,on the main frame front, each side;six total.818-188CWarning: Trans