Great Plains 4000TT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information ......................................1
Safety Decals .................................................................5
Introduction...................................................................11
Models Covered ...........................................................11
Description of Unit ........................................................11
Document Family......................................................11
Using This Manual....................................................11
Definitions.................................................................11
Owner Assistance ........................................................12
Preparation and Setup ...............................................13
Prior to Going to the Field Checklist.............................13
Hitching Turbo-Till to Tractor........................................14
Electrical Hookup......................................................15
Hydraulic Hose Hookup............................................15
Hydraulic Hose Hookup............................................15
Clevis Hitch...............................................................16
Category III Hitch......................................................16
Operating Instructions...............................................17
Pre-Start Checklist .......................................................17
Transport ......................................................................18
Transport Steps ........................................................18
Field Operation.............................................................19
Field Set-Up Checklists ................................................19
Final Checklist ..........................................................19
Transport Locks ....................................................... 20
Wing Fold ................................................................. 20
Pre-Leveling of Machine .......................................... 20
Front to Rear Leveling.............................................. 20
Wing Adjustment (3-Section Wings) ........................ 21
Coulter Spring Adjustment ....................................... 21
Detracker Height Adjustment (Optional) .................. 21
General Operation and In-Field Adjustments............... 22
Depth Stop ............................................................... 22
Spike Drag ............................................................... 23
Reel.......................................................................... 23
Setting the Rolling Harrow and Reel ........................ 24
Bypass Valve Adjustments .......................................... 25
1800-3000 Hydraulic Down Pressure ...................... 25
4000 Hydraulic Down Pressure................................ 26
Maintenance and Lubrication ................................... 27
Maintenance ................................................................ 27
Lubrication ................................................................... 27
Appendix..................................................................... 30
TT Series II Specifications and Capacities .................. 30
Tire Inflation & Warranty .............................................. 31
Hydraulic Connectors and Torque ............................... 32
Torque Values Chart .................................................... 33
Index............................................................................ 35