Great Plains TC5319 (S/N A1420X+) Operator Manual - Manual (Page 28)

24 TC5109-5323 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
566-224M 03/06/2014
Rear Attachment Settings
Rear Chopper Reel
11. The chopper reel attachment is designed to help size
the soil and residue coming out of the back of the
machine and level the soil surface. The reels should be
run as far forward as possible without causing plugging
of the reel assemblies or the machine. In wetter condi-
tions, they may need to be moved back some to allow
the soil to “settle” before coming in contact with the
reels. Also in wet conditions, it is not advisable to apply
down pressure on the reels as this will cause them to
plug with mud.
Refer to Figure 19
12. In order to raise or lower the chopper reel assembly, adjust
the eyebolt by loosening the jam nuts . Extend eyebolt
to lower the assembly, retract eyebolt to raise assembly.
13. Tighten jam nuts securely.
14. To adjust the chopper reels fore and aft, remove bolt and
slide tubes in or out. Adjustment is 3” for each hole. The
bolt may need to move from the back hole to the front hole
or vice verse, depending on the amount of adjustment
needed. Because of weight concerns, the choppers should
run as far forward as possible while still allowing soil and
residue to flow freely from the rear shanks.
Refer to Figure 20
15. The down pressure can be adjusted two ways. For slight
down pressure, loosen set screw from collar and slide
collar up for more pressure. Tighten set screw to secure.
16. For added down pressure, tighten lock nut on top of
spring. This will compress the bottom of the spring,
increasing down pressure. This will also raise the chopper
reel so you will also need to re-adjust eyebolt at the bottom
of the spring bolt accordingly.
Figure 19
Chopper Reel Adjustment
41985
1 2
3
1 2
3
Figure 20
Chopper Reel Down Pressure
42005
5
6
4
4 5
6