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Table of Contents Index Operator Manual SS0300 Sub-Soiler Inline Ripper 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!
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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.
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit.
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SS0300 Table of Contents Index Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
Machine Label Great Plains Models SS0300 can be built to European regulatory and Manufacturing, Inc. highway transport standards. See “EC Declaration of P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67401 USA Conformity”...
“Important Safety Information”, pages 3 to 8. Have all operators read this manual before allowing them to work with the machine. Description of Unit The SS0300 Inline Ripper is a one-section machine. It is designed to break up soil crust on hard dried fields while Null4: Figure 4...
Keep decals clean. Replace damaged, faded and illegible decals. a. Symbols and colours in this manual, and on north american models, are based on ANSI standard Z535. Decals on international models are based on ISO standard 3864. Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
They are difficult to see, especially at night. Use flashing warning lights and turn signals whenever driving on public roads. Use lights and devices provided with implement. Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in good condition and installed properly. Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris. Remove all tools and unused parts from product before operation. Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
It is the Operator’s responsibility to ensure that all other persons are excluded from danger zones surrounding or on the machine during its operation. Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
Keep all safety decals clean and legible. Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for proper decal placement. When ordering new parts or components, also request corresponding safety decals.
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Red Triangle Reflector On rear of speed limit bracket, both sides; 2 total Null4: 41936 Null4: 848-512C Pic: Read Manual On front, top of ripper frame. Null4: 41937 1 total Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
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Null4: 848-511C Pic: Do Not Ride On top, front of center frame; Null4: 41937 1 total Null4: 848-531C Pic: Pinch Point On front of center frame; Null4: 41937 1 total Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
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838-595C Caution: Tire 90 PSI On outside of gauge wheel arms; 2 total Null4: 41938 Null4: 848-398C 30KM Per HR On rear of speed limit bracket; 1 total Null4: 41936 Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Preparation and Setup This section helps you prepare your tractor and SS0300 Product for use, and covers tasks that need to be done seasonally, or when the tractor/product configuration changes. Before using the product in the field, you must hitch it to a suitable tractor, inspect systems and level the product.
5. Raise tractor 3-point just enough to relieve pressure from parking stands. 6. Swing up and pin up 3-point stands. See “Store Parking Stands” on page 13. Null4: Figure 6 41939 Cat III Hitching Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
Spring pack is pre-loaded at factory and should not be disassembled in the field. You could be severely injured or killed by instant release of stored energy. Down Stop (not visible) Null4: Figure 8 24464 Auto Reset Shanks Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
Note: If you want the coulter to swivel, loosen the bottom set screw (1) and jam nut (2). Retighten jam nut to prevent from loosing set screw. Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
The berm conditioner may be adjusted pulling up on handle sliding to a different notch. For maximum down pressure move handle towards rear. Null4: Figure 12 41864 Berm Conditioner Adjustment Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
If the shank bolt shears replace the lower bolt with the cor- rect shear bolt, use GP part number 802-060C. (HHCS 5/8-11 x 4 Gr5). Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
1. Lower and pin parking stands. 2. Unplug light harness lead from tractor receptacle. Do not allow lead to rest on the ground. 3. Unhitch from the tractor 3-point. Null4: Figure 13 41935 Parking Stands Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
Raise gauge wheel. Coulter not deep enough. Lower coulter, see “Coulter Height”, page 14. Shank not aligned with coulter. Align shank with trench made by page coulter, see “Coulter Alignment”, Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
14. Use spray paint to cover scratches, chips and worn areas on the implement to protect the metal. By following and maintaining a routine service and lubrication program, your tillage equipment will give you many years of service. Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
Coulter Hubs Seasonally 1 zerk on each hub; Type of Lubrication: Grease Null4: Quantity: Pump grease until resistance is felt, being 21672 careful not pressurize seal or blow out cap. Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
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SS0300 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Berm Conditioner Twice a Season 2 zerk on each basket; Null4: Type of Lubrication: Grease 41864 Quantity: Sparingly, Do Not Over Grease. Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
UKSI 1998 No. 2306 The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC carries the CE-Marking accordingly. Certified on Behalf of Great Plains Manufacturing: Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents...
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90 days for commercial or rental purposes. This War- ranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Great Plains Manufacturing, Incorporated and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part.
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SS0300 Table of Contents Index Appendix R - Regulatory Data Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Table of Contents Index...
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......... 3 headphones ..........4 848-507C, decal .........10 general .......... 3 hearing ..........4 848-510C, decal ........9 safety symbol ........3 high pressure fluids ......4 848-511C, decal ........9 setup ..........11 Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Cover Table of Contents...
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SS0300 Cover Table of Contents Index 848-512C, decal ........8 848-531C, decal ........9 Great Plains | 596-224M | 3/22/19 Cover Table of Contents...
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