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Magnum Coulter Disk
O p e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l
124756
June 2014

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  • Page 1 ® Magnum Coulter Disk O p e r a t o r ’ s M a n u a l 124756 June 2014...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Gates Coulter Disk Features ........

  • Page 5: Foreword

    Disclaimer Gates Manufacturing, Inc.’s policy is to improve and develop our products on a continuing basis. We reserve the right to make changes or add improvements at anytime without incurring any obligation to make such changes on machines previously sold.

  • Page 6: Warranty

    Basic Warranty Repair Period Gates will repair or replace, at its option, without charge for parts any Gates Manufactured part that is found to be defective for a period of two years. Return of the defective part will be the responsibility of the customer to the dealer or Gates Manufacturing.

  • Page 7: General Information

    Gates Coulter Disk Features The Gates Coulter Disk is a primary tillage tool designed to cut and chop heavy residue at higher rates of speed. It accomplishes this task by using two full ranks of coulter blades set at offset angles adjusted by the operator, which allow for varying field conditions.
  • Page 8 124756 / 6-2014...

  • Page 9: Safety

    S A F E T Y Safety Information This safety alert symbol is used to denote possible danger and care should be taken to prevent bodily injury. When you see this symbol is means: ATTENTION!, BECOME ALERT! and/or YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! WARNING: Safe practices must be followed when assembling this equipment.

  • Page 10: Safety During Servicing

    S A F E T Y Safety During Servicing 1. SHUT DOWN TRACTOR ENGINE remove key from 3. ALWAYS USE proper mounting procedures when tractor ignition and be certain all moving parts have mounting a tire to wheel or rim. A tire not seated stopped before servicing harrow drawbar.
  • Page 11 S A F E T Y This Page Left Blank Intentionally 124756 / 6-2014...
  • Page 12 S A F E T Y Safety Decal Location GM00073 124756 / 6-2014...

  • Page 13: Safety Decal Location

    S A F E T Y Safety Decal Location The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration. Familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of WARNING and the area or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARNESS.
  • Page 14 S A F E T Y Safety Decal Location (cont’d) GM00073 124756 / 6-2014...
  • Page 15 S A F E T Y Safety Decal Location (cont’d) GM00040 SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) Sign 124756 / 6-2014...

  • Page 16: Safety Light Operation

    S A F E T Y Safety Light Operation Figure 1 GM00033 The Safety Light Kit is equipped with a 7-pin connector. To protect the 7-pin connector, store in dust cap when not attached to towing vehicle. 124756 / 6-2014...

  • Page 17: Operation & Maintenance

    O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Tractor Connection Figure 3 NOTE: Only tow at safe speed. Use caution when making corners or meeting traffic. Turn flashing warning lights...
  • Page 18 O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Figure 6 Tractor Connection (Cont’d) Figure 4 GM00012 Lower the drawbar to release pressure from the jack. GM00008 Figure 7 Install the safety chain on the tractor hitch.
  • Page 19 O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Tractor Connection (Cont’d) Figure 10 Figure 8 GM00060 GM00010 Move the jack to the storage position and install the retaining pin (item 1).

  • Page 20: Transport To Field Position

    O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Tractor Connection (Cont’d) Transport to Field Position Figure 12 CAUTION: Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.

  • Page 21: Start-Up And Hydraulic Operation

    O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Transport to Field Position (Cont’d) Start-Up And Hydraulic Operation Figure 14 Initial Start-up Procedure for Disk Lift Hydraulic Cylinders Figure 16 GM00037 GM00024...
  • Page 22 O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Start-Up And Hydraulic Operation (Cont’d) Figure 19 Initial Start-up Procedure for Wing Lift Hydraulic Cylinders (cont’d) Figure 18 GM00019 Install the wing lock pins (item 1) in the storage holder.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Start-Up And Hydraulic Operation (Cont’d) Maintenance DANGER: Stand clear of the implement Before Initial Operation when wings are being raised or lowered. Hydraulic or mechanical failure may result in 1.
  • Page 24 O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Maintenance (Cont’d) Figure 23 General Zerk Locations Figure 21 GM00066 Wheel Lift Arm Pivot Pin GM00064 Figure 24 Wing Lift Pivot Pin Figure 22 GM00067 Wheel Tilt Pivot Pin...
  • Page 25 O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Maintenance (Cont’d) Figure 27 General Zerk Locations (cont’d) Figure 25 GM00043 Coulter Disk Hub GM00068 Figure 28 HItch Pivot Pin Figure 26 GM00004 Levelling Adjustment Pivot Pin...
  • Page 26 O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Maintenance (Cont’d) Figure 31 General Daily (10 hours): • Grease all pivot pins located on wing lift, disk lift arms, hitch, wheels and wheel lifts.

  • Page 27: Field Operation

    O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Field Operation Figure 34 The following procedure should be used for field operation. Figure 32 GM00039 Lower the wings for field operation. Figure 35 GM00024 Figure 33...

  • Page 28: Side To Side Levelling

    O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Side to Side Levelling Figure 38 Figure 36 GM00003 GM00014 Raise the implement, drive forward and lower the implement to working depth. Stop and shut off the tractor. Figure 37 Compare the cuts on the outer coulters of the wings with the main frame coulters.

  • Page 29: Front To Back Levelling

    O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Front to Back Levelling Coulter Gang Angle Adjustments Figure 39 Figure 41 GM00004 GM00005 When the machine is leveled side to side, raise the Figure 42 machine and drive forward at working speed and lower the implement to its working depth.

  • Page 30: Working Depth Adjustment

    O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Coulter Gang Angle Adjustments (Cont’d) Working Depth Adjustment Figure 43 Figure 44 GM00006 GM00013 The indicators are factory set, but if adjustment is Figure 45 necessary, loosen the jam nut (item 1) and set screw (item 2) to move the indicator rod.

  • Page 31: Optional Harrow And Rolling Basket Adjustment

    O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Optional Harrow and Rolling Basket Figure 48 Adjustment Figure 46 GM00055 The angle of the harrow tine gangs can be changed by GM00048 removing the hair pin clip (item 1) and moving the pin to another hole setting.

  • Page 32: Transporting From The Field

    O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Transporting from the Field Figure 52 The implement is equipped with manual wing and main frame wheel lift cylinder locks. The following procedure should be used to prepare the disk for transport.
  • Page 33 O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Transporting from the Field (Cont’d) Figure 55 Figure 53 GM00041 GM00008 5. Check wheel nuts (item 1) after the first 20 miles of transport and every 60 miles there after.

  • Page 34: Storage

    O P E R A T I O N & M A I N T E N A N C E Storage Proper rust prevention treatment of equipment before placing in storage will not only lengthen its life, but will assist in maintaining optimum performance when put back into service.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Coulter Disk Specifications Feature Specification Frame 8” x 4” x 1/4” HSS 6” x 4” x 1/4” HSS Gangs 2 Rows, Offset Configuration Fully Adjustable (0° - 15° degrees) Gang Mounting Rubber Torsion Arms (2 Coulters per Arm) Coulter Blades...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Troubleshooting Chart PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Leaving center valley. Rear gangs cutting too deep. Level disk using threaded adjustment bolts above each cylinder/wheel assembly. Gangs plugging. Extremely wet field conditions.

  • Page 37: Proper Bolt Use

    P R O P E R B O L T U S E DO NOT use these values if a different torque value or tightening procedure is given for a specific application. Torque values listed are for general use only. Check tightness of fasteners periodically. BOLT SIZE WRENCH SIZE GRADE 5...
  • Page 39 Gates® Manufacturing, Inc. 8710 33rd Ave. NW • Lansford, ND 58750 701.784.5434 Fax: 701.784.544 E-mail: info@gatesmfg.net www.gatesmfg.net Printed in U.S.A Gates® 2014...

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