Great-plains Max Cover Verti-Till Ripper Operator Manual Manuel d'utilisateur

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

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/078838-266CRed ReflectorsReflector located on both ends and center left and right on rear; 4 reflectors total215742157483

8/6/07596-098M9Important Safety Information216122161221612818-590CDanger, Crushing HazardOne decal located on tongue818-587CCaution, Operational Machi

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/0710216122157421574818-557CDanger, Cannot Read English One decal located on tongue838-259CCaution, Tire Pressure Decal

8/6/07596-098M11IntroductionIntroductionGreat Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product owners. This implement has been designed with c

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/0712Owner AssistanceIf you need customer service or repair parts, con-tact a Great Plains dealer. They have trained pe

8/6/07596-098M13Preparation and SetupThis section will help you prepare your tractor and implement for use. Before going to the field, you must hitch a

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/0714Hitching to Tractor1. Back tractor to implement. Use the screw jack to adjust the hitch up or down as needed. 2. F

8/6/07596-098M15Preparation and SetupBleeding Hydraulics!WARNINGEscaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pres-sure to penetrate the skin. Check

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/0716Mounting Wheels Refer to Figure 4 1. Mount the outside wheels (1) to the wheel arms (2) by inserting the spindle p

8/6/07596-098M17Preparation and SetupMounting Coulter GangframeRefer to Figure 5 1. Slide the coulter gangframe (1) under the front end of the Verti-T

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5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/0718Mounting Wings Refer to Figure 6 1. Attach the right-hand (1) and left-hand (2) wings to the main frame using 5/8”

8/6/07596-098M19Preparation and SetupShank Mounting Straight and Parabolic ShanksRefer to Figure 7 1. Attach the straight shank (shown) (1) to the aut

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/0720Shank Mounting No-Till ShanksRefer to Figure 81. Attach the no-till shank (shown) (1) to the auto re-set shank mou

8/6/07596-098M21Preparation and SetupInstalling Shins and TipsStraight and Parabolic ShanksRefer to Figure 91. Attach straight shin retainer (shown) (

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/0722Installing Shins and TipsNo-Till ShanksRefer to Figure 101. Attach the no-till shin retainer (1) to the no-till sh

8/6/07596-098M23Preparation and SetupMachine AdjustmentsAuto Reset Shanks Refer to Figure 111. The dual spring package should be preloaded so both top

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/0724Operating InstructionsThis section covers general operating proce-dures. Experience, machine familiarity and the f

8/6/07596-098M25Operating InstructionsField Operation!DANGERYou may be severely injured or killed by being crushed between the tractor and implement.

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/0726Refer to Figure 15 3. To adjust this reading, loosen the two bolts joining the tip depth link and lengthen or shor

8/6/07596-098M27Operating InstructionsNormal Field Operations For drills with S/N: 1025MM and below.Refer to Figure 18 1. Lower the frame to a desired

8/6/07596-098M1Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information!Look for Safety SymbolThe SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential h

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/0728Transporting!WARNINGTowing the implement at high speeds or with a vehicle that is not heavy enough could lead to l

8/6/07596-098M29Operating InstructionsParkingPerform the following steps when parking the im-plement. Refer to “Storage”, page 32, to prepare for long

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/0730Problem Cause SolutionTip depth changes Leaking hydraulic cylinders (exter-nal or internal).Install seal kit or re

8/6/07596-098M31Maintenance and LubricationMaintenance and LubricationMaintenanceProper servicing and maintenance is the key to long implement life. W

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/07326. Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safe-ty decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. See “Saf

8/6/07596-098M33Maintenance and Lubrication50Multipurpose spray lubeMultipurpose grease lubeMultipurpose oil lubeIntervals at which lubrication is

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/0734Lift Link BearingsType of Lubrication: GreaseQuantity = Until grease emergesGang BearingsType of Lubrication: Grea

8/6/07596-098M35AppendixAppendixTorque Values Chartin-tpi1N · m2ft-lb3N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb mm x pitch4N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb N · m ft-lb1/4"

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/07365300 7225 7300 9225Overall Height 78” (6.5’)Overall Length (no rear attachments) 314.25” (26.2’) 352.50” (29.4’) 3

8/6/07596-098M37Specifications and CapacitiesHydraulic Schematics (for S/N: 1025MM and below)21575

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/072Be Familiar with Safety Decals▲ Read and understand “Safety Decals,”page 7, thoroughly. ▲ Read all instructions not

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/0738Hydraulic Schematics (for S/N: 1026MM and above)22564

8/6/07596-098M39Specifications and CapacitiesWarrantyGreat Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated warrants to the original pur-chaser that this seeding equ

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

8/6/07596-098M3Important Safety InformationTransport Machinery SafelyMaximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph. Some rough terrains require a sl

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/074Practice Safe Maintenance▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools and equipment. Refer to this ma

8/6/07596-098M5Important Safety InformationHandle Chemicals ProperlyAgricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Im-proper use can seriously injure person

5, 7, & 9 Shank 596-098M8/6/076Safety at All TimesThoroughly read and understand the instructions in this manual before operation. Read all instru

8/6/07596-098M7Important Safety InformationSafety DecalsYour implement comes equipped with all safety decals in place. They were designed to help you