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Table of Contents Index Operator Manual Turbo Max 3.0M TM Manufacturing, Inc. www.greatplainsmfg.com Read the operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! 43922 Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
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Machine Identification Record your machine details in the log below. If you replace this manual, be sure to transfer this information to the new manual. If you or the dealer have added options not originally ordered with the machine, or removed options that were originally ordered, the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine.
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Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Great Plains | 588-154M | 2018-10-18 Table of Contents Index...
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4. Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken, stretched or damaged. 5. Do not use safety chain for towing. Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
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Use a safety cage if available. 2. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel- handling equipment adequate for weight involved. Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
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4. Turn lockout valve and wing lock levers to locked position to prevent the wings from lowering. 5. Install transport locks to relieve pressure on hydraulic hoses. 6. Detach the tractor. Secure the implement using blocks and supports. Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
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10. Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when folding and raising the implement. 11. Turning tractor tight cause hitched implement to ride up on wheels. This can result in injury or equipment damage. Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
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2. Peel backing from decal. Press firmly on surface, Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal. from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for 848-507C TP-69353...
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Danger: Electrocution Hazard On middle of hitch; TP-69353 1 total 848-513C Danger: Crushing Hazard TP-69353 On front of hitch; 1 total 858-636C TP-69353 Hazard Group On rear of hitch; 1 total Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
Index Introduction Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to our growing family of new product owners. The Turbo Max has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine.
Record your Turbo Max model and serial number on the back of the cover page for quick reference. Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new machine. If you do not understand any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the...
You are now ready to go to the Raise and lower the Turbo Max several times to field. purge air from the hydraulic system. Again check for hydraulic leaks and tighten or replace if necessary. Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
9. Lock drawbar swing to center position to minimize any side-to-side sway to assure proper tracking in the field, and safe road travel. See “Transport” on page 16, for safe transporting. Figure 4 42262 Jack in Storage Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
Figure 5 Hydraulic Hose Hookup 68099 European Connector Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you hookup hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked with the same color. Color Hydraulic Function...
(9) and front side of level bar spring rod plate (10). 16. Re-tighten the 1 jam nut (7) to secure. Figure 9 42412 Level Bar Spring Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
5. Unlock jam nuts from both ends of the gauge link (9). Turn rod until indicator (10) - located on front of the machine - reads 0°. 6. Re-tighten jam nuts. 0° 1° 2° 3° 4° 5° 6° Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
(rear weights), secure with u-bolt (7), lo ck washers and nuts. 10. Torque u-bolts to 85 ft-lbs. Figure 10 43105 Weight Package Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
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13. Torque x 2 Gr. 8 bolts (8) to 375 ft lbs to be sure bolts do not work loose and cause damage to machine. Figure 11 43106 Level Bar Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
The total weight of the train can also exceed the steering and/or braking capability of the tractor. The resulting accident could cause serious injury or death. Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
Pull forward, lower Turbo-Max, and begin tilling for a short distance. Stop. Assess: • coulter depth • finishing attachment operation Make necessary adjustments Sharp Field Turns Checklist Page Raise Turbo-Max Make turn Lower Turbo-Max Resume tilling. Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
When gangs are angled, operating speed should be lowered to between 9-12 kph to reduce machine stress and chance of disk breakage. After returning the gangs to the straight position, you can resume normal operating speeds. Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
This will tie the residue to the surface and enhance the breakdown of the residue. Also in very hard ground, the angled gangs will allow the unit to penetrate better. Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
Be sure reels are installed with twisted bars oriented forward (5) as shown. Mounting in reverse (6) can damage reel in rocky soil. Figure 14 42284 Reel Direction Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
5. Use touch-up paint to cover scratches, chips and cylinder rods. This will extend the life of the cylinder worn areas to prevent rust. seals and reduce internal external leaks. Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
Inspect bearings for end play annually. If excessive endplay exists it tis recommended to disassemble, clean and repack the wheel bearings. For machines stored outdoors or operating in extreme conditions bearings should be checked more often. Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
Length (without attachment) 5.6 meters Tire Size 340/60R16.5 Horsepower (PTO) (min) 100+ Kilowatt With a continued commitment to constantly improving our products, these specifications are subject to change without notice. Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
850 Foot-pounds (165 lbs on 5’ cheater). Rolling Harrow Spike Bolt 1 1/2”-6 650-750 Foot-pounds (175 lbs on 4’ cheater). Wheel Bolt Torque Values ”-18 (85-100ft-lbs) ”-16 (295ft-lbs) Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
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The following harmonized standards are applied. EN ISO 4254-1:2015 Salina, Ks, 25 - 05 -2018 Gottmadingen, 25- 05 -2018 ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Rye DeGarmo Michael Enders* Vice President of Engineering Product Safety & Homologation Harvesting Division Great Plains | 588-154M | 10/18/2018 Table of Contents Index...
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