Great Plains DVN8552 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 28)

24 8321-8552DV Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
550-353M 2014-02-12
Center
Gang
Section &
One Wing
Gang
Section Leaking master cylinder opposite of the wing
gang section. Repair or replace leaky cylinder, See pages 26-27 of
“Parts Manual”.
Sweep/Shank Performance
Problem Cause Solution
Uneven
Sweep
Depth
Across
Working
Width Wings not level.
Leaking lift cylinder.
Improper tire pressure.
Adjust eyebolt at rear of wing cylinders to level wings.
See “Side to Side Leveling” on page 15.
Repair or replace leaky cylinder, See pages 26-27 of
“Parts Manual”.
Set air pressure, See “Tire Inflation and Warranty” on
page 26
Sweep’s
Front
Wearing
Faster Than
Rear Machine nose down front to rear. Level machine front to rear with turnbuckle, See “Front
to Rear Leveling” on page 14.
Sweep’s
Rear
Wearing
Faster Than
Front Machine nose up front to rear. Level machine front to rear with turnbuckle, See “Front
to Rear Leveling” on page 14.
Magnum
Shank
Excessive
Wear In
Pivot Bolt Loose pivot bolt. Tighten pivot bolt, See pages 40-41 of “Parts Manual”.
Twisted K-
Flex Turning while machine in the ground. Raise the machine out of the ground when turning.
Opening K-
flex Shank Turning while in the ground.
Backing up while in the ground. Raise the machine out of the ground.
Raise the machine out of the ground.
Bottom C-
shank
Bending Running too deep/fast.
Improper shank. Reduce working depth/speed.
Switch to Magnum Shank
Coulter/Disc Gang Performance
Problem Cause Solution