Great Plains 4000TM Operator Manual User Manual

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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.

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10/30/2012

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586-288M

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damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to revise and improve its products as
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Table of Contents

Important Safety Information ......................................1
Safety Decals .................................................................5
Introduction...................................................................12
Models Covered ...........................................................12
Description of Unit ........................................................12

Document Family......................................................12
Using This Manual....................................................12
Definitions.................................................................12

Owner Assistance ........................................................13
Preparation and Setup ...............................................14
Prior to Going to the Field Checklist.............................14
Hitching Turbo Max to Tractor......................................15

Electrical Hookup......................................................16
Hydraulic Hose Hookup............................................16
Clevis Hitch...............................................................17
Category III Hitch......................................................17
Transport Locks........................................................18
Wing Fold .................................................................18
Pre-Leveling of Machine...........................................19
Front to Rear Leveling ..............................................19
Level Bar Spring Adjustment ....................................19
Wing Adjustment ......................................................19
Wing Turnbuckle 586-295S ......................................20
Wing Turnbuckle 586-446S ......................................20
Gang Angle Adjustment ...........................................20
Wing Fold Assist 3500TM.........................................22
Hydraulic Down Pressure 1800-3000.......................23
Hydraulic Down Pressure 3500 ................................24

Hydraulic Down Pressure 4000................................ 25
IWeight Package Assembly (Optional)..................... 26

Operating Instructions .............................................. 27
Pre-Start Checklist ....................................................... 27
Transport...................................................................... 28

Transport Steps........................................................ 28

Field Operation ............................................................ 29
Field Set-Up Checklists................................................ 29

Final Checklist.......................................................... 29

General Operation and In-Field Adjustments............... 30

Prior to Operating the Turbo Max............................. 30
Hitch Turnbuckle ...................................................... 30
Gauge Wheel Adjustment ........................................ 32
Setting the Rolling Harrow and Reel ........................ 33

Parking......................................................................... 34

Unfolded Storage ..................................................... 34

Storage ........................................................................ 34
Maintenance and Lubrication ................................... 35
Maintenance ................................................................ 35
Lubrication ................................................................... 35
Appendix..................................................................... 37
Turbo Max Specifications and Capacities .................... 37
Tire Inflation Chart ....................................................... 38
Hydraulic Connectors and Torque ............................... 39
Torque Values Chart .................................................... 40
Index............................................................................ 43

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