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Table of Contents Index Great Plains Sub-Soiler OPERATOR MANUAL MODELS SS0300 596-224M Original Instructions Read the operator 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! 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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Printed 04/25/2019 | English Great Plains reserves the right to revise and improve its products at any time. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future. The content of this publication may be changed without notice.
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Trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: AccuShot, DrillCommand, Max-Chisel, Row-Pro, Singulator Plus, Short Disk, Swath Command, Terra-Tine, Ultra-Chisel, and X-Press. Registered trademarks of Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. include: Air-Pro, Clear-Shot, Discovator, Great Plains, Land Pride, MeterCone, Nutri-Pro, Seed-Lok, Solid Stand, Terra-Guard, Turbo-Chisel, Turbo-Chopper, Turbo-Max, Turbo-Trill, Ultra-Till, Whirlfilter, and Yield-Pro.
Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction CE Identification Great Plains welcomes you to its growing family of new product product owners. Your SS0300 has been The CE identification is located on the left hand hitch designed with care and built by skilled workers using truss.
Use additional safety equipment, such as hard hats, eye and ear protection, safety boots, etc., as needed. 8. Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized modification can result in unsafe conditions that lead to machine damage or personal injury. Great Plains | 596-224M | 2019/04/26...
3. Tire explosion and/or serious injury can result from parts. over inflation. Do not exceed tire inflation pressures. 4. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel- handling equipment adequate for weight involved. 5. Tighten wheel bolts only to the specified torque. Great Plains | 596-224M | 04/26/20192019/04/26...
10. When towing on a trailer, sudden braking can for the proper way to recycle or dispose of waste. cause a trailer to swerve and upset. Reduce speed if trailer is not equipped with brakes. Great Plains | 596-224M | 2019/04/26...
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Sub-Soiler Inline Ripper Table of Contents Index Safety Information Great Plains | 596-224M | 04/26/20192019/04/26...
Read and follow decal directions. Keep all safety decals clean and legible. Replace all damaged, faded, 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 843-183C request corresponding safety decals.
Sub-Soiler In-Line Ripper Table of Contents Index Safety Decals Hazard Decals Eye Protection 848-510C Always wear eye protection when working on or around unit. One on front of frame. 858-636C Do not preform any procedure that loosens hardware, take appropriate precautions outlined in the manual, carefully read all instructions for machine use, do not move tractor with someone on machine....
Sub-Soiler In-Line Ripper Table of Contents Index Safety Decals Pinch Point Tire Pressure 848-531C 858-615C Do not place hands between moving parts. Inflate tires no more than maximum pressure. One on front of frame. Two decals - one on each tire arm. 41938 41937 30KM Per HR...
Check that all grease fittings are in place and lubricated. See “Lubrication” on page 35. The hubs SS0300 Product for use, and covers tasks that need will come pre-greased and will not need greased at to be done seasonally, or when the tractor/product this time.
Down Stop (not visible) 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. Great Plains | 596-224M | 04/26/20192019/04/26...
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 | 2019/04/26...
Berm Conditioner The berm conditioner may be adjusted pulling up on handle sliding to a different notch. For maximum down pressure move handle towards rear. Great Plains | 596-224M | 04/26/20192019/04/26...
- G=1.48 m. Total weight in kg: Minimum empty (main seed box only) - G=1.47 m. Rear axle load Calculating the actual rear axle load (L). Rear axle load in kg: – Great Plains | 596-224M | 2019/04/26...
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The actual total weight must be less than the permissible total weight given in the tractor’s operator manual. If not, the machine must not be coupled to the tractors. Great Plains | 596-224M | 04/26/20192019/04/26...
Both the Auto reset and Rigid shank mounts are protected by shear bolts for extreme overloads. If the shank bolt shears replace the lower bolt with the correct shear bolt, use GP part number 802-060C. (HHCS -11 x 4 Gr5). Great Plains | 596-224M | 2019/04/26...
4. Unplug light harness lead from tractor receptacle. Do not allow lead to rest on the ground. 5. Unhitch from the tractor 3-point. To prepare for long-term storage, see “Storage ” on page 34 Great Plains | 596-224M | 04/26/20192019/04/26...
Sub-Soiler Inline Ripper Table of Contents Index Operation SS0300-06-54cm Machine Layout S/N GP-2573YY- 41949 Great Plains | 596-224M | 04/26/20192019/04/26...
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Sub-Soiler Inline Ripper Table of Contents Index Operation SS0300-06-54cm Machine Layout Export S/N GP-2574YY+ TP-69427 Great Plains | 596-224M | 2019/04/26...
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Sub-Soiler Inline Ripper Table of Contents Index Operation SS0300-06-56cm Machine Layout S/N GP-2573YY- 41950 Great Plains | 596-224M | 04/26/20192019/04/26...
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Sub-Soiler Inline Ripper Table of Contents Index Operation SS0300-06-56cm Machine Layout Export S/N GP-2574YY+ TP-69428 Great Plains | 596-224M | 2019/04/26...
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This will extend the life of the cylinder seals and reduce internal and external leaks. Great Plains | 596-224M | 04/26/20192019/04/26...
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41730 Coulter Swing Arms 1 zerk on each hub; Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Until grease emerges. 21672 Great Plains | 596-224M | 2019/04/26...
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Quantity: Pump grease until resistance is felt, being careful not pressurize seal or blow out cap. 21672 Berm Conditioner Twice a Season 2 zerk on each basket; Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Sparingly, Do Not Over Grease. 41864 Great Plains | 596-224M | 04/26/20192019/04/26...
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Raise gauge wheel. see “Coulter Height Coulter not deep enough. Lower coulter, ” on page 11 Shank not aligned with coulter. Align shank with trench made by coulter, “Coulter Alignment ” on page 11 Great Plains | 596-224M | 2019/04/26...
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The following harmonized standards are applied. EN ISO 4254-1:2015 Salina, Ks, 20 - 06 -2018 Gottmadingen, 20 - 06 -2018 ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Michael Enders* Rye DeGarmo Product Safety & Vice President of Engineering Homologation Harvesting Division Great Plains | 596-224M | 04/26/20192019/04/26...
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III ........9 hydraulic fluid ........5 kPa .............39 layout 18 .... 27 lights .............5 lubrication ...........35 maintenance safety ......4 Parking ..........16 parking stand storage ........10 parts ...........34 Pre-leveling of machine ......10 psi ............39 rear axle load ........13 Great Plains 596-224M 2019/04/26...
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Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...
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