Great-plains NTA3007HD Operator Manual Manuale Utente

Manufacturing, Inc.www.greatplainsmfg.com© Copyright 2011 Printed 04/04/2011 166-207MOperator ManualNTA907HD and NTA3007HD9m/30ft No-Till Heavy Duty A

6 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011MetaData: End of <Safety Topics>Safety DecalsSafety Reflectors and DecalsYour implement comes equipped

96 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Adjusting Disk ContactRow unit disk blades may be sharp. Use caution when makingadjustments in this area.Re

Adjustments 9704/04/2011 166-207MSeed Firmer Adjustments07HD Series row units include a seed flap, and acceptone of two optional seed firmers.The seed fl

98 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)Refer to Figure 108Set opener seeding depth by adjusting press-wheelheigh

Adjustments 9904/04/2011 166-207MMarker AdjustmentsReview “Marker Safety Information” on page 61 beforeadjusting markers. There are four operating adj

100 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011TroubleshootingSee also:“Down-Pressure Adjustment Indications” on page 86, and“Troubleshooting and Alarms”

Troubleshooting 10104/04/2011 166-207MPlanting too little(all rows)Incorrect seed rate, meter flutes, rate rangeor gearbox setting.Check seed rate info

102 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Planting too much(some rows)Dividers damaged or missing in towers. Disassemble tower turrets. Replaced dam

Troubleshooting 10304/04/2011 166-207MBrake Troubleshooting (Option)Openers drill too deep(Bulldozing)Too much hydraulic down pressure on open-ers.Red

104 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Braking insufficient,one wheelTire under-inflated. Inflate all tires to specification.Worn brake linings and/o

Troubleshooting 10504/04/2011 166-207MMetaData: End of TroubleshootingBrakes alwaysengaged, all wheelsDrill parking brakes on during movement Release

Important Safety Information 704/04/2011 166-207MReflectors: RedOn upper rear corners of mainframe (below Daytime);2 totalSee “Transport Safety Informa

106 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Maintenance and LubricationProper servicing and maintenance is the key to longimplement life. With careful

Maintenance and Lubrication 10704/04/2011 166-207MChain MaintenanceInitially check the drive chains after the first 10 hours ofdrill use. The slack of

108 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Material Clean-OutsFor normal unloading of residual materials at completionof planting, see “Unloading Mat

Maintenance and Lubrication 10904/04/2011 166-207MProblem Clean-OutsFor normal unloading of residual materials at completionof planting, see “Unloadin

110 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Removing Meter BoxRemoving the meter box exposes 18x18cm (7x7in) holesthrough which stubborn material may

Maintenance and Lubrication 11104/04/2011 166-207MDepending on their use, the NTA907HD andNTA3007HD material hoppers may be or become “per-mit-require

112 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Hydraulic MaintenanceTo function properly, the systems must be free of con-taminants, free of air and full

Maintenance and Lubrication 11304/04/2011 166-207MBleeding Tilt HydraulicsThis bleed is most conveniently performed with the drillfully folded into tr

114 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Bleeding Fold HydraulicsIf the systems have sufficient fluid for safe operation,prior to bleeding, perform u

Maintenance and Lubrication 11504/04/2011 166-207MBleeding Down-Pressure HydraulicsIf the systems have sufficient fluid for safe operation,prior to blee

8 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Danger: Electrocution, Marker (Option)One each side of marker upright arm, each side;4 totalSee “Marker Safe

116 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Bleeding Weight-Transfer HydraulicsIf the systems have sufficient fluid for safe operation,prior to bleeding

Maintenance and Lubrication 11704/04/2011 166-207MIn-Line FilterIf the raising or lowering times of the openers slownoticeably, check the in-line filte

118 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Brake Maintenance (Option)Brakes are self-adjusting, but there are several mainte-nance items:page 118 - B

Maintenance and Lubrication 11904/04/2011 166-207MCharge and Bleed SystemRefer to Figure 1277. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid, grade:DOT3 / SAE J

120 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Air Brake MaintenanceReservoir DrainingPrior to storage, or daily in humid operations, drain waterfrom the

Maintenance and Lubrication 12104/04/2011 166-207MBrake Drum and Liner MaintenanceGreat Plains recommends having brakes serviced bytrained and fully e

122 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Brake Shoe ReplacementCheck brakes for wear, contamination and damage sea-sonally or every 9600 km (6000 m

Maintenance and Lubrication 12304/04/2011 166-207MRefer to Figure 13514. Inspect brake shoe origin. See Warning at right.Great Plains supplied shoes

124 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Refer to Figure 14027. Remove five1⁄2-13 nuts and lock washersbehind dust shield.28. Pull backing plate as

Maintenance and Lubrication 12504/04/2011 166-207MInstall New Brake ShoesRefer to Figure 138Brake shoe orientation is with square hold-down bolthole

Important Safety Information 904/04/2011 166-207MWarning: Confined SpaceOn each hopper lid near walkboard;2 totalSee “Hopper Lid Safety Information” on

126 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Brake Drum MaintenanceRefer to Figure 14046. Inspect the shoe surface (the inside rim). Normalappearance i

Maintenance and Lubrication 12704/04/2011 166-207MMounting Wheels56. Position a wheel on the hub from which it was dis-mounted.Refer to Figure 14257.

128 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Leveling DrillWing alignment and sub-frame heights are adjustable.Frame heights are not adjustable. Center

Maintenance and Lubrication 12904/04/2011 166-207MTool Bar HeightsTool bar heights must be checked and adjusted in repre-sentative field conditions, wi

130 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Seed Flap ReplacementNTA907HD(s/n B1006C-)NTA3007HD(s/n B1006D-)Refer to Figure 148To replace a seed flap

Maintenance and Lubrication 13104/04/2011 166-207MMarker MaintenanceReview “Marker Safety Information” on page 61 beforeperforming maintenance on mark

132 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Marker Chain LengthIf marker fails to reach ground when unfolded, or is skip-ping field depressions, the ch

Maintenance and Lubrication 13304/04/2011 166-207MLubricationCaster Wheel Pivots1 zerks per pivot; 2 totalType of Lubrication: GreaseQuantity: Until g

134 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Marker(s) (Option)3 zerks per marker; 3 or 6 totalType of Lubrication: GreaseQuantity: Until grease emerge

Maintenance and Lubrication 13504/04/2011 166-207MOpener Wing Frame Tilt Pivots2 zerks each arm set,2 arm sets per section,2 wings; 12 total zerksType

10 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Null4:Warning: High Pressure Fluid (Small)On left wing tool bar near down-pressure valve,on (optional) auge

136 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Tongue Lock Roller1 zerk right end of pin.Type of Lubrication: GreaseQuantity: Until grease emerges at in

Maintenance and Lubrication 13704/04/2011 166-207MNull4:Meter Box Door Clamps2 clamps each of 4 doors; 8 totalType of Lubrication: SprayQuantity: Coat

138 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Auger Swing Arm: Mid-Pivot1 zerkType of Lubrication: GreaseQuantity: Until Grease emergesNull4:Auger Swing

Maintenance and Lubrication 13904/04/2011 166-207MGround Drive/Gearbox Input ChainsOne chain each meter; 2 totalType of Lubrication: Chain LubeQuantit

140 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Marker Disk Bearings (Option)2 races each marker; 2 or 4 totalType of Lubrication: GreaseQuantity: RepackN

Options 14104/04/2011 166-207MOptionsHigh Rate Flute SetsThe standard NTA907/3007HD Drill meters have twofluted wheels (“stars”) and two filler rings in

142 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Row OptionsFrame-Mounted CoultersFrame-mounted coulters are recommended for heavierno-till conditions and

Options 14304/04/2011 166-207MOpener Disk ScraperOptional disk scrapers help clear any soil and debris notremoved by the standard disk spreaders at th

144 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Appendix A - Reference InformationSpecifications and CapacitiesNTA907HD Export ModelsExport Model NTA907HD

Appendix A - Reference Information 14504/04/2011 166-207MNTA3007HD North America ModelsMetaData: End of Specifications and CapacitiesTire Inflation Cha

Important Safety Information 1104/04/2011 166-207MWarning: Pinch Point/CrushOn side of tongue ahead of transport hooks;one totalSee “Hitching Tractor

146 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Dimensions (Transport) NTA907HD Export Model32102Transport WidthTransport Height117.54in (2.99m)143.52in (

Appendix A - Reference Information 14704/04/2011 166-207MSeed Hose Port Maps36-Row Port Map, LeftModels NTA907HD-3610 and NTA3007HD-3610P01P02P03P04P0

148 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/201136-Row Port Map, RightModels NTA907HD-3610 and NTA3007HD-3610P01P02P03P04P05P06P07P08P09T4R31R29R28R30R32R

Appendix A - Reference Information 14904/04/2011 166-207M48-Row Port Map, LeftNTA907HD-4875 and NTA3007HD-4875 Port MapP01P02P03P04P05P06P07P08P09P10P

150 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/201148-Row Port Map, RightNTA907HD-4875 and NTA3007HD-4875 Port MapP01P02P03P04P05P06P07P08P09P10P11P12T4R37R3

Appendix A - Reference Information 15104/04/2011 166-207M60-Row Port Map, LeftNTA907HD-6006 and NTA3007HD-6006 Port MapP01P02P03P04P05P06P07P08P09P10P

152 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/201160-Row Port Map, RightNTA907HD-6006 and NTA3007HD-6006 Port MapP01P02P03P04P05P06P07P08P09P10P11P12P13P14P

Appendix A - Reference Information 15304/04/2011 166-207MMonitor Setup DataSeed monitor setup is normally performed using theQuick Start Guide (QSG, p

154 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Torque Values ChartNull4:BoltSizeBolt Head IdentificationBoltSizeBolt Head IdentificationGrade 2 Grade 5 Gra

Appendix A - Reference Information 15504/04/2011 166-207MChain RoutingContact Drive ChainsNull4: Null4:Null4:Figure 154Contact Drive Chains2937911727T

12 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Warning: Pinch Point, Marker (Option)On each side of inner marker arm;4 totalSee “Marker Safety Information

156 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Gearbox and Meter ChainsNull4: Null4:MetaData: End of Chain RoutingNull4:Figure 155Gearbox Chain Routing29

Appendix A - Reference Information 15704/04/2011 166-207MHydraulic DiagramsTransport Hook and Fold HydraulicsNull4:Null4:Figure 156Transport Hook and

158 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Wing Opener / Tilt HydraulicsNull4:Null4:Figure 157Wing Tilt Hydraulics29476

Appendix A - Reference Information 15904/04/2011 166-207MMarker Hydraulics (Option)Null4:Null4:Figure 158Marker (Option) Hydraulics29489

160 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Opener Lift / Down-Pressure HydraulicsNull4:Null4:Figure 159Opener Down-Pressure Hydraulics29484

Appendix A - Reference Information 16104/04/2011 166-207MWeight Transfer HydraulicsNull4:Null4:Figure 160Weight Transfer Hydraulics29474

162 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Fan (std.) and Auger (opt.) HydraulicsNull4:MetaData: End of Hydraulic DiagramsMetaData: End of Torque Val

Appendix B - Initial Setup 16304/04/2011 166-207MAppendix B - Initial SetupConsole InstallationThe air drill’s standard seed monitor system includes a

164 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Refer to Figure 1631. To adjust marker extension, loosen two U-boltnuts and slide arm tube in or out. Re

Appendix C - Option Installation 16504/04/2011 166-207MAppendix C - Option InstallationChanging Meter FlutesTo order high rate flute shafts, see “High

Important Safety Information 1304/04/2011 166-207MCaution: Auger GeneralOn auger tube near lower operating controls;1 totalSee “Auger Safety Informati

166 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Scraper InstallationOptional disk scrapers (page 143) are not factoryinstalled. To install them in the fiel

Appendix C - Option Installation 16704/04/2011 166-207MWarrantyMetaData: End of WarrantyWarrantyGreat Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated warrants to t

168 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011

04/04/2011 166-207MGreat Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Index 169IndexAacre ...78address, Great Plains ...

170 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.166-207M 04/04/2011deploy auger ... 49depth, planting ...

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Index 17104/04/2011 166-207Mmaintenance safety ...5manual brake ...42

172 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.166-207M 04/04/2011serial number ... 16service brakes ...

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Index 17304/04/2011 166-207M30 kph ...4, 403000 rpm ...

174 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.166-207M 04/04/2011

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14 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Caution: Tire Pressure and TorqueOn outside of each wing gauge tire;8 totalSee “Transport Safety Informatio

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

Introduction 1504/04/2011 166-207MIntroductionGreat Plains welcomes you to its growing family of newproduct owners. Your 9m/30ft No-Till Heavy Duty Ai

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16 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Owner AssistanceIf you need customer service or repair parts, contact aGreat Plains dealer. They have train

Preparation and Setup 1704/04/2011 166-207MPreparation and SetupThis section helps you prepare your tractor and NTA907/3007HD Drill for use, and cover

18 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Hitching Tractor to Air DrillCrushing Hazard:You may be severely injured or killed by being crushedbetween

Preparation and Setup 1904/04/2011 166-207MHydraulic Hose HookupHigh Pressure Fluid Hazard:Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to

20 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Brake Hookup (Option)Two air drill braking (trailer braking) systems are avail-able:• Dual-line air system

Preparation and Setup 2104/04/2011 166-207MAir Brake HookupRefer to Figure 914. Open petcock at reservoir tank. Drain any waterfrom tank. Close petco

22 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Electrical HookupRefer to Figure 12Make sure tractor is shut down with accessory power offbefore making con

Preparation and Setup 2304/04/2011 166-207MChecking Air Drill HeightThe air drill is designed to operate with all sections of themain tool bar nominal

24 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Operating InstructionsThis section covers general operating procedures. Expe-rience, machine familiarity, a

Operating Instructions 2504/04/2011 166-207MUnfolding the Air DrillUnfolding Safety InformationRoll-Away Hazard:Unfold only on hard level ground. Allo

04/04/2011 166-207M© Copyright 2009,2010, 2011. All rights ReservedGreat Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty

26 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Unfolding: Summary of StepsFollow the detailed instructions in step 1 through step 22until this is a famili

Operating Instructions 2704/04/2011 166-207MRefer to Figure 177. Observe wings and gauge wheels lowering duringunhook.Null4:8. When cylinder is fully

28 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Mainframe Locks: ROAD to FIELDRefer to Figure 2010. Pull the wire handle outward and move to rear slot.This

Operating Instructions 2904/04/2011 166-207MRefer to Figure 2313. Observe the wings during tilt down.Null4:14. When the wings are fully tilted out and

30 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/201117. When vertical movement has stopped (and the cen-ter section may stop last), hold the openers in therais

Operating Instructions 3104/04/2011 166-207MRefer to Figure 26Observe the unfolding. It is not complete until the tonguelock at the hitch engages the

32 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Lowering and Raising Air DrillLowering/Raising Safety InformationCrushing Hazard During Lowering:Stay clear

Operating Instructions 3304/04/2011 166-207MRaisingThe air drill must be raised for folding and unfolding.Always raise the air drill for any reverse/b

34 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Folding the Air DrillFold the NTA907/3007HD air drill for moves betweenfields and over public roads, and for

Operating Instructions 3504/04/2011 166-207MFolding: Summary of StepsFollow the detailed instructions in step 1 through step 22until this is a familia

166-207M 04/04/2011Auger Unloading: Front Hopper ... 68Parking...

36 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Folding: Frame Lock to ROADRefer to Figure 315. Pull the wire handle outward and move to forwardslot. This

Operating Instructions 3704/04/2011 166-207MFolding: Fold WingsConfiguration checking, opener lift and FIELD-to-ROAD(step 1 through step 8 starting on

38 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/201113. When the wings are fully folded, stop cylinder exten-sion and hold wings at folded.Null4:14. Disable th

Operating Instructions 3904/04/2011 166-207M17. Observe the tilt-up operation. When movementstops, end cylinder extension.Null4:18. Disable the Tilt s

40 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Transporting the Air DrillTransport Safety InformationInadequate Tractor Hazard:Tractor must weight at leas

Operating Instructions 4104/04/2011 166-207MTractor RequirementsThe figures in the table below represent a limited numberof configurations. The weight o

42 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Brake Operation (option)Main transport wheel brakes are standard on modelNTA907HD. Brakes are not standard

Operating Instructions 4304/04/2011 166-207MService Brake OperationIf optional brakes are installed and connected, thehydraulic/hydraulic or air/hydra

44 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Ladder OperationsLadder Safety InformationPivoting Ladder Falling Hazard:Make sure horizontal pin at right

Operating Instructions 4504/04/2011 166-207MHopper LidsHopper Lid Safety InformationEntrapment and Rapid Suffocation Hazard:Never enter a hopper for l

Important Safety Information 104/04/2011 166-207MImportant Safety InformationLook for Safety SymbolThe SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is apotenti

46 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Refer to Figure 504. Lift lid slightly at pivot end to clear strainer (shown onnext page).5. Swing lid away

Operating Instructions 4704/04/2011 166-207MMeter DoorsRefer to Figure 52 and Figure 53Each meter box has two distinct access doors on the bot-tom:•

48 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Auger Operations (Option)Auger Safety InformationElectrocution Hazard, Auger:Keep clear of overhead power l

Operating Instructions 4904/04/2011 166-207MThis section covers only basic auger operations.For specific tasks, see:“Loading Materials” on page 54, and

50 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Refer to Figure 577. Pull the auger inlet hopper swivel pin , and rotatethe inlet hopper on the auger tube

Operating Instructions 5104/04/2011 166-207MAuger Hydraulic ControlsOperating the auger involves:one valve (with two handles) on the auger,one (select

52 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Auger Direction ValveRefer to Figure 60A valve toward the inlet end of the auger tube controlsthe direction

Operating Instructions 5304/04/2011 166-207MStoring AugerMake sure auger operations are shut down (step 6through step 8 above) before storing auger.Or

54 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Loading MaterialsLoading Material SafelyAgricultural chemicals can be dangerous, including treatmentson see

Operating Instructions 5504/04/2011 166-207MLoading: Use a Tractor3. Securely hitch drill to a tractor with adequate weightand power. Park drill on so

2 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Wear Protective Equipment▲ Wear protective clothing and equipment.▲ Wear clothing and equipment appropriate

56 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Loading: with AugerRefer to Figure 64If the auger is not used for material load, skip to step 26.14. Review

Operating Instructions 5704/04/2011 166-207MCalibration CrankCalibration Crank Safety InformationMoving Chain Hazard:Keep all persons except operator

58 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Operating the Hand CrankRefer to Figure 66 or Refer to Figure 671. Raise drill (page 33). Contact drive tir

Operating Instructions 5904/04/2011 166-207MFan OperationFan Safety InformationRotating Fan Blade Hazard:Do not operate fan with guard screen removed.

60 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Fan General InformationThe hydraulic fan supplies the air stream that carriesmaterials from the meters, thr

Operating Instructions 6104/04/2011 166-207MMarker Operation (Option)Dual markers are optional on the NTA907/3007HD. See“Markers” on page 141 for orde

62 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Before Operating MarkersMarker circuits must be fully charged with oil and free ofair before operation. Pri

Operating Instructions 6304/04/2011 166-207MField OperationsFinal Field ChecklistsUse the following tables to develop a final checklist foryour tractor

64 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Field OperationPerform all steps in “Pre-Start Checklist” on page 24and “Final Field Checklists” on page 63

Operating Instructions 6504/04/2011 166-207MUnloading MaterialsUnloading Safety InformationUnloading materials has the same risks as loading mate-rial

Important Safety Information 304/04/2011 166-207MHandle Chemicals ProperlyAgricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper usecan seriously injure pe

66 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Auger Unloading: Rear Hopper1. Position drill well clear of overhead electrical lines.2. Raise openers (pag

Operating Instructions 6704/04/2011 166-207MRefer to Figure 7310. Open (front) Calibration door . A small amount ofseed may fall into auger inlet hopp

68 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Refer to Figure 7514. With the meter area clear, briefly operate auger toverify which direction of handle mo

Operating Instructions 6904/04/2011 166-207MParkingFollow these steps when parking the drill for periods ofless than 36 hours. For longer periods, see

70 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011StorageStore the drill where children do not play. If possible,store inside for longer life.1. Unload all m

Adjustments 7104/04/2011 166-207MAdjustmentsAdjustments SummaryTo get full performance from your NTA907/3007HD drill,you need an understanding of all

72 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Setting Material RatesRate setting details are covered in the Seed Rate manual167-085B, which also contains

Adjustments 7304/04/2011 166-207MFind Your Chart and RateStandard “2 star” rates are in the main section of theSeed Rate manual. “3 star” and “4 star”

74 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Monitor Material ConfigurationThe DICKEY-john IntelliAG monitor reads meter shaftspeeds and can report pound

Adjustments 7504/04/2011 166-207MChannel Setup ScreenChannel 1 setups are for the front hopper.Channel 2 setups are for the rear hopper.“Type” - Set t

4 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Tire SafetyTire changing can be dangerous and should be per-formed by trained personnel using correct tools

76 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Seed Meter Final Drive RangeRefer to Figure 80 and Figure 81The meter flute shaft is driven by the agitator

Adjustments 7704/04/2011 166-207MSetting Variable Rate GearboxThe variable rate gearbox lets you infinitely vary meterdrive speed to attain a wide rang

78 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Meter CalibrationPush and then and then toget to meter calibration.The Seed Rate charts are based on cleane

Adjustments 7904/04/2011 166-207MRefer to Figure 845. Insert calibration crank onto contact wheel shaft.See “Calibration Crank” on page 57.Rotate the

80 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/201111. Turn the calibration crank for the number of turns tosimulate1⁄10hectare (or1⁄10acre).Note: It is impor

Adjustments 8104/04/2011 166-207M19. Refer to the seed rate chart for Seed Rate gearboxsetting values for the new chart rate.Null4:20. Adjust the cont

82 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/20112. Move drill to a hard surface area, so that openers donot lower below ground level.Contact Spring ForceIt

Adjustments 8304/04/2011 166-207MFan Speed AdjustmentsThe function of the airbox at the seed meter is to mixseed with turbulent air from the hydraulic

84 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Implement Lift Switch AdjustmentRefer to Figure 89 and Figure 90An implement lift switch on the drill turn

Adjustments 8504/04/2011 166-207MOpener Down-Force (Hydraulic)Down-Force Safety InformationAssign two people to this task, one in the tractor cab, rea

Important Safety Information 504/04/2011 166-207MShutdown and Storage▲ Unfold and lower air drill.▲ Block tires or use optional drill parking brakes.▲

86 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Adjusting Hydraulic Down PressureHydraulic down pressure controls drill-wide opener pene-tration and press-

Adjustments 8704/04/2011 166-207MControl Valve OverviewRefer to Figure 93There is one flow control, and three pressure controls.Each pressure control h

88 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Refer to Figure 944. Release locking disks on transfer , center andwing down-pressure valves.5. Adjust kn

Adjustments 8904/04/2011 166-207MBypass with LS or PFC Closed SystemsRefer to Figure 95Turn the adjustment knob counter-clockwise to increaseflow.Turn

90 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Opener Sub-Frame AdjustmentOpener bodies must be parallel to the ground for consis-tent results. At higher

Adjustments 9104/04/2011 166-207MAdjusting Weight TransferWeight Transfer Safety InformationCrushing and High Pressure Fluid Hazards:This adjustment r

92 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/2011Frame-Mounted Coulters (Option)Frame-mounted coulters are used “in row” and not“zone”. They are intended to

Adjustments 9304/04/2011 166-207MFrame-Mounted Coulter ForceIn normal operation at target running depth, the spring isat full extension or only slight

94 NTA907HD or NTA3007HD166-207M 04/04/201107HD Row Unit AdjustmentsRefer to Figure 101(which depicts a row unit fully populated with all optional ac-

Adjustments 9504/04/2011 166-207MRow Unit Spring AdjustmentRow unit springs normally require no adjustment. Rowdown-force is set and adjusted by the L