Document Outline

• Table of Contents
• Important Safety Information
  • Look for Safety Symbol
  • Be Aware of Signal Words
  • Prepare for Emergencies
  • Be Familiar with Safety Decals
  • Wear Protective Equipment
  • Handle Chemicals Properly
  • Avoid High Pressure Fluids
  • Use an Adequate Tractor
  • Use A Safety Chain
  • Keep Riders Off Machinery
  • Use Safety Lights and Devices
  • Transport Machinery Safely
  • Shutdown and Storage
  • Tire Safety
  • Practice Safe Maintenance
  • Safety At All Times
  • Safety Decals
    • Safety Reflectors and Decals
    • Reflector: Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV)
      • 818-055C
    • Reflectors: Red
      • 838-266C
    • Reflectors: Amber
      • 838-266C
    • Danger: Hitch Crush
      • 818-590C
    • Danger: Moving Chain (Option)
      • 818-518C
    • Danger: Possible Chemical Hazard (Option)
      • 838-467C
    • Warning: Speed
      • 818-337C
    • Warning: Moving Parts (standard)
      • 818-860C
    • Warning: Moving Parts (Option)
      • 818-860C
    • Warning: High Pressure Fluid
      • 838-094C
    • Warning: Falling Hazard
      • 838-102C
    • Warning: Clevis Adjustment
      • 838-406C
    • Warning: Crushing (Option)
      • 838-611C
    • Caution: Tires Not A Step
      • 818-398C
    • Caution: General
      • 818-719C
    • Caution: Tire Pressure and Torque
      • 838-258C
    • Caution: Tire Pressure and Torque
      • 848-021C
• Introduction
  • Description of Unit
    • Intended Usage
    • Models Covered
    • Document Family
  • Using This Manual
  • Owner Assistance
    • Product Support
• Preparation and Setup
  • Pre-Setup Checklist
  • Hitching Tractor to Drill
    • Hitching Model 3P605NT or 3P606NT
    • Hitching Model 605NT or 606NT
      • Hydraulic Hose Hookup (605NT or 606NT)
  • Electrical Connections
  • Height and Leveling the Drill
    • Height Setup: Model 3P605NT or 3P606NT
      • Adjusting 3-Point Height
    • Height Setup: Model 605NT or 606NT
      • Set Tool Bar Height
      • Level Model 605NT or 606NT
• Operation Instructions
  • Pre-Start Checklist
  • Transporting 3P605NT or 3P606NT
    • Use an Adequate Tractor (3-Point)
    • 3P605NT or 3P606NT Example Weights
  • Transporting 605NT or 606NT
    • Use an Adequate Tractor (Pull-Type)
    • 605NT or 606NT Example Weights
    • Use Transport Locks
      • Cylinder Locks
      • Disengage Lock-Out Hub
    • Transport Cautiously
      • Keep Clearance in Mind
      • Observe Road Rules
  • Loading Seed
    • Main Seed Box Loading
    • Loading Native Grass Box
    • Loading Small Seeds Box
  • Field Operation
    • Re-Phasing Cylinders
  • Acremeter Operation
    • DataTrac Electronic Acremeter
    • Great Plains Acre Counter
    • 2013- Great Plains Electronic Acremeter
  • Parking
  • Storage
• Adjustments
  • Planting Depth
  • Seed Rates
  • Frame Weight Adjustment
  • Coulter Adjustments
    • Coulter Depth
    • Coulter Down-Force
  • Drive Clutch Adjustment
  • 05/06 Series Row Unit Adjustments
    • Opener Spring
    • Disc Blade Adjustments
      • Opener Disc Spacing
      • Adjusting Disc Contact
    • Disc Scraper Adjustment
    • Seed Firmer Adjustments
      • Seed-Lok® Lock-Up (Option)
      • Keeton® Seed Firmer Adjustment (Option)
    • Small Seeds Tube Adjustment (Option)
    • Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height)
• Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Lubrication
  • Maintenance
    • Drive Idler Adjustment (605NT or 606NT)
    • Seed Clean-Out
      • Main Box Clean-Out
      • Native Grass Box Clean-Out
      • Small Seeds Box Clean-Out
  • Seed Flap Replacement
    • Current Drill Model Flap
    • Older Drill Model Flap
    • Bleeding Hydraulics
    • Chain Maintenance
      • Chain Slack
    • Gearbox Maintenance
  • Lubrication and Scheduled Maintenance
    • Coulter Pivots (3P606NT, 606NT)
    • Coulter Pivots (3P605NT, 605NT)
    • Drive Shaft Clutch
    • Seed Cup Drive Shaft Sprocket
    • Gauge Wheel Arms
    • Small Seeds Shaft Bearings (Option)
    • Drive Chains (Model: 3P605NT or 3P606NT)
      • Standard Chains
      • Option Chains:
    • Drive Chains (Model: 605NT or 606NT)
      • Standard Chains
      • Option Chains:
    • Coulter Hubs
    • Wheel Bearings (3P605NT or 3P606NT)
    • Left Wheel Bearings (605NT or 606NT)
    • Right Wheel Bearings (605NT or 606NT)
• Options
  • Acremeter
  • Calibration Kits
  • Carbide Disc Scraper
  • Coulter Blades
  • Grease Bank
  • Hitches
  • Main Seed Box Accessories
    • Agitator (Main Seed)
    • Seed Tube Plug (Main Seeds)
  • Series II Native Grass Attachment
    • Seed Lubricants
    • Native Grass Rate Reduction
  • Press Wheel Selection
  • Small Seeds Attachment
    • Small Seeds Tube Plug
    • Small Seeds Partition
  • Seed Firmers
    • Keeton® Seed Firmer
    • Seed-Lok® Seed Firmer
  • Weight Brackets
• Appendix A - Reference Information
  • Specifications and Capacities
  • Tire Pressures
  • Torque Values Chart
  • Hydraulic Diagram
  • Drive System Diagrams
    • 3P605NT and 3P606NT Drives
    • 605NT and 606NT Drives
• Appendix B - Pre-Delivery
  • Attach Meter Hoses at Rows
    • Main Seed Hose
    • Native Grass Hose
    • Small Seeds Hose
  • Install SMV Reflector
• Appendix C - Accessory Installation
  • Carbide Disc Scraper Installation
• Warranty
• Index