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GREAT PLAINS Turbo Max 1800TM Operator's Manual

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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!
Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
© Copyright 2019
Table of Contents
Index
Operator Manual
Turbo Max (S/N GP-C2411H+)
1800TM, 2400TM & 3000TM
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 2019-09-24
Index
43132
EN
586-536M

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator Manual Turbo Max (S/N GP-C2411H+) 1800TM, 2400TM & 3000TM 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! 43132 Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 4 Turbo Max (S/N GP-C2411H+) Table of Contents Index Great Plains | 586-536M | 2019-09-24 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Allow only enough slack in chain for turns.  Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken, stretched or damaged.  Do not use safety chain for towing. Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 6 Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes.  Reduce speed on rough roads.  Comply with national, regional and local laws.  Do not fold or unfold the Turbo Max while the tractor is moving. Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 7  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 implement before operation. Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 8: Safety Decals

     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.
  • Page 9 Two on side of center frame. Two on rear of finishing attachment (not shown), visible from side while folded for transport; 8 total 43093 838-614C Red Reflectors On rear of light brackets (top);. 2 total 43094 Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 10 On rear of light brackets (bottom); 2 total 42243 838-598C Caution: Read Operator’s Manual On middle of hitch; 1 total 858-967C Caution: Pin Wings On middle of operators side center brace bar; 43083 1 total Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 11 On middle of hitch; 1 total 838-600C Danger: Crushing Hazard On Front of hitch; 42243 1 total 818-046C Danger: Overhead Crushing Hazard Outside, center of center frame (both sides); 2 total 43093 Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 12 On front of hitch; 1 total 42243 838-094C Warning: High Pressure Fluid On rear of hitch; 1 total 838-611C Warning: Hand Crushing Front side of center brace bar (right); 1 total 42261 Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 13 43093 838-613C Notice: Transport Lock Outside of lift straps (both sides); 2 total 43093 848-271C Danger: Cutting Of Foot 42242 Outside of wing cylinder mount plates (both sides); 2 total Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 15: Owner Assistance

    Refer to Figure 2 Your machine’s parts were specially designed and should only be replaced with Great Plains parts. Always use the serial and model number when ordering parts from your Great Plains dealer. The serial-number plate is located on the front of the left truss.

  • Page 16: Preparation And Setup

    You are now ready to go to the field.  Check again for hydraulic leaks and watch that hoses do not get pinched in hinges, wing stops, etc. Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 17: Hitching Turbo Max To Tractor

    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 25, for safe transporting. Figure 4 42262 Jack in Storage Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 18: Electrical Hookup

    Test the lights and signaling prior to highway movement. Hydraulic Hose Hookup 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.

  • Page 19: Clevis Hitch

    Remove a cushion if needed. Add the top plate (89). Secure from below with Grade 5 bolt (47). Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 20: Transport Locks

    Wing Lock Valve Once the machine is unfolded, raise and lower the machine several times to purge air from the lift system. Again, watch for any leaks and tighten if necessary. Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 21: Pre-Leveling Of Machine

    1-2” off the ground, and use the hydraulic controls from the cab of your tractor to level the machine front to back. Figure 12 43968 Hydraulic Hitch Adjustment Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 22: Level Bar Spring Adjustment

     If wings are running too high, increase hydraulic down pressure setting, too low, decrease down pressure setting. See “Hydraulic Down Pressure” on Figure 15 42395 page 22, Wing Turnbuckle 586-295S Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 23: Gang Angle Adjustment

    26. Re-install pin after adjustment is made. Figure 18 42860 Rear Gang Angle Straight Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 24 28. Remove bolt from either end of gauge link and turn threaded end until indicator reads 0 degrees. 29. Re-install bolt to secure gauge link. Figure 19 42253 Gang Angle Indicator Adjustment Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 25: Wing Fold Assist 3000Tm

    (one on front and one on back side of sensor bracket, adjust the proximity sensor to 1/8” to 1/4”, from front of proximity sensor to rear of wing tube as shown. 36. Re-tighten nuts to secure proximity sensor Figure 21 43015 Proximity Sensor Adjustment Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 26: Hydraulic Down Pressure

    Caution: This machine is designed for continuous hydraulic flow to the wing fold cylinders during field operations. It is for use on tractors having CLOSED CENTER hydraulics only. Figure 23 848-972C Down Pressure Decal Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 27: Weight Package Assembly (Optional)

     49. Torque x 2 Gr. 8 bolts to 375 ft lbs to be sure bolts do not work loose and cause damage to machine. Figure 25 42408 Level Bar Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 28: Operating Instructions

    Check hydraulic hoses, fittings, and cylinders for leaks. Repair or replace before going to the field. Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 29: Transport

    Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Comply with all national, regional and local laws when traveling on public roads. 10. Remember that the implement may be wider than the towing vehicle. Allow safe clearance. Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 30: Field Operation

    End Field Work  Suspend operations as above  Lift Turbo Max.  Fold Turbo Max.  Place locking valves in transport position  Place transport locks in transport position Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 31: General Operation And In-Field Adjustments

    Re- tighten jam nut after machine is level. Never run the machine lower (deeper) in the rear than in the front. Figure 28 42260 Hitch Turnbuckle Adjustment Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 32 This will leave the best possible seedbed for planting. It is not recommended to operate the tool at a depth deeper than the intended planting depth. Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 33: Gauge Wheel Adjustment

    17. If the overall depth of the machine is adjusted, especially if Figure 31 43099 it is set deeper, remember to readjust the gauge wheels. Gauge Wheel Adjustment Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 34: Setting The Rolling Harrow And Reel

    Be sure reels are installed with twisted bars oriented forward as shown. Mounting in reverse can damage reel in rocky soil. Figure 33 42284 Reel Direction Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 35: Parking

    Clean Turbo Max of mud, dirt, excess oil and grease. Grease exposed cylinder rods to prevent rust. Use touch-up paint to cover scratches, chips and worn areas to prevent rust. Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 36: Maintenance And Lubrication

    Lubricate areas listed under “Lubrication” on page 28. Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your Great Plains dealer. Check and tighten or replace any hydraulic leaks. Check hoses for any leaks. It is important that there are no leaks on the equipment.

  • Page 37: Lubrication

    One on rear of each c-flex bearing. Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Grease every 50 hours. In heavy conditions grease every 10 hours or daily These grease zerk are on machines with S/N GPC3156H- only. 42061 Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 38 Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Finishing Reel One on each bearing Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Grease every 50 hours. In heavy conditions grease every 10 hours or daily 42065 Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 39: Appendix

    Transport/ 73 psi 380/55R x 16.5 Load F RI Center (503 kPa) Transport/ 52 psi 11L-15SL 12-Ply Wings (359 kPa) Transport/ 52 psi 12.5L x 15” 12-Ply Wings (359 kPa) Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 40: Hydraulic Connectors And Torque

    -18 ORB w/jam nut 16-22 12-16  -18 ORB straight 24-33 18-24  -16 JIC 37-53 27-39  -16 ORB w/jam nut 27-41 20-30  -16 ORB straight 37-58 27-43 Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 41: Torque Values Chart

    Gang Bolt Torque 1 3/4”-5 850 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 5/8”-18 (170ft-lbs) 3/4”-16 (295ft-lbs) Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 42 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.
  • Page 43 1800-3000TM Table of Contents Index Appendix Great Plains | 586-536M | 09/24/2019 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 44 .......9 tire inflation chart ........35 ORB ........... 36 decal, safety .........4 tires ............3 orientation rose ........10 definitions ...........10 torque values chart (wheel bolts)..37 O-Ring Boss ........36 Great Plains | 586-536M | 2019-09-24 Cover Table of Contents...
  • Page 45 838-094C, decal ........8 838-598C, decal ........6 838-599C, decal ........7 838-600C, decal ........7 838-603C, reflector .......6 838-606C, decal ........8 838-611C, decal ........8 838-612C, decal ........9 838-613C, decal ........9 838-614C, reflector .......5 Great Plains | 586-536M | 2019-09-24 Cover Table of Contents...
  • Page 46 Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 47 Table of Contents Index Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...

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