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GREAT PLAINS 6000 Series Operator's Manual

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6321UC, 6323UC, 6327UC, 6329UC, 6330UC,
6332UC, 6536UC 6538UC, 6542UC & 6544UC
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 alternate spacings and/or optional equipment not supplied with
standard unit.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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Operator Manual
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
6000 Series Ultra Chisel
Printed 2015-01-05
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562-094M

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  • Page 1 6332UC, 6536UC 6538UC, 6542UC & 6544UC Manufacturing, Inc. www.greatplainsmfg.com 6000 Series Ultra Chisel 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 alternate spacings and/or optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, 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.
  • Page 4 Ultra Chisel Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index 562-094M 2015-01-05...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Important Safety Information Look for Safety Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it.
  • Page 6 6000 Series Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Wear Protective Equipment ▲ Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. ▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or loss. Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Transport Machinery Safely Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph (32 km/h). Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset.
  • Page 8 6000 Series Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Practice Safe Maintenance ▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools and equipment. Refer to this manual for additional information. ▲ Work in a clean, dry area. ▲ Lower the implement, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove key before performing maintenance.

  • Page 9: 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 10 6000 Series Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 838-603C Daytime Reflectors On rear face of light bracket mount tube, inboard of red reflectors; 2 total 838-615C Amber Reflectors On outboard sides of vertical sections of light bracket mount tubes, on front face of wing tool bars at outboard ends;...
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 838-599C Danger: Electrocution On front face of center frame tie tube, left of center; 1 total 43528 Warning Decals 838-611C Warning: Hand Crushing On front and rear of wing frames outer pivot points;...
  • Page 12 6000 Series Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. 838-602C Warning: Pinching or Crushing 43525 On front face of outer wing pivot plates; 2 total 838-606C 43523 WARNING To prevent serious injury or death: Tongue rises rapidly when unhitched from tractor.
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Caution Decals 838-598C Caution: General Instructions On front face of hitch tube; 1 total Table of Contents Index 2015-01-05 562-094M...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    Intended Usage Figure 1 43520 Use the 6000 Series Ultra Chisel to fracture soil above 8” Ultra Chisel to remove density layers while leaving the residue mixed at the surface to reduce wind erosion and assist with water filtration.

  • Page 15: Owner Assistance

    Great Plains dealer. The serial-number plate is located on the front face of the center frame bar truss. Record your 6000 Series Ultra Chisel model and serial number here for quick reference: Model Number:__________________________ Serial Number: __________________________ Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisfied with...

  • Page 16: Preparation And Setup

    6000 Series Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Preparation and Setup This section helps you prepare your tractor and 6000 Series Ultra Chisel for use and covers tasks that need to be done seasonally, or when the tractor/Ultra Chisel configuration change.

  • Page 17: Hitching Tractor To Implement

    Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Hitching Tractor to Implement Crushing Hazard: Do not stand or place any body part between Ultra Chisel and moving tractor. You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed between the tractor and the Ultra Chisel.

  • Page 18: Hydraulic Hose Hookup

    Refer to Figure 5 Great Plains hydraulic hoses have color coded handle grips 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: First Time Field Adjustments

    Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. First Time Field Adjustments Center and Wing Leveling 7. Pre-leveling of machine can be done on a concrete slab or level surface. Lower machine so sweeps on the center frame are 1-2” off the ground.

  • Page 20: Pre-Start Checklist

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  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Unfolding Unfold the implement for adjustments, field operations, maintenance, parking and storage. 1. Unless the implement was folded, with the currently hitched tractor, only a short time ago, check for evidence of oil leaks.

  • Page 22: Transporting The Ultra Chisel

    6000 Series Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Transporting the Ultra Chisel See “Hitching Tractor to Implement” on page 13 before transporting the Ultra Chisel. Loss of Control Hazard: Ensure that the towing vehicle is adequate for the task. Using an inadequate tow vehicle is extremely unsafe, and can result in loss of control, serious injury and death.
  • Page 23 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. General Operation and In-Field Adjustments 8. Remove the transport pins and unfold machine. Make sure the fold cylinders are fully extended to allow the wings to fully flex in the field.
  • Page 24 6000 Series Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Field Operations Equipment Damage Risk: Lift for tight turns and reverse moves. Tight turns can result in a section moving backward. Never back up with the Ultra Chisel in the ground.
  • Page 25 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Rear Attachment Settings Spike Drag Settings Refer to Figure 10 1. On the spike drag, start with 5 links hanging from the chain in drag arm bottom slot. (This is the starting point for worst conditions).
  • Page 26 6000 Series Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Reel Settings Refer to Figure 12 5. If a reel is added, adjust the amount of down pres- sure by either shortening the spring for less pressure or lengthening for more pressure.
  • Page 27 Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Parking For long-term parking, see also “Storage” below. 1. Choose a parking location that is level, has firm soil and is unlikely to develop soft soil in rain. With the implement still hitched, maneuver it to the parking location.
  • Page 28 6000 Series Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Proper servicing and maintenance is the key to long implement life. With careful and systematic inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, downtime, and repair. Always turn off and remove the tractor key before making any adjustments or performing any maintenance.

  • Page 29: Lubrication

    Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Lubrication Intervals (operating hours) Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Inspection at which service oil lubricant grease lubricant spray lubricant is required 34208 Wheel Bearing Hubs 43540 Seasonally Inspect bearings for end play Annually. If excessive endplay exists it tis recommended to disassemble, clean and repack the wheel bearings.

  • Page 30: Appendix A - Reference Information

    6000 Series Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Appendix A - Reference Information Specifications and Capacities Table of Contents Index 562-094M 2015-01-05...
  • Page 31 Table of Contents Index Appendix A - Reference Information Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Tire Inflation Chart Tire Inflation Chart Tire Warranty Information All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer of the tire. Wheel Tire Size Inflation Tire warranty information is found in the brochures included 12.5L x 15...

  • Page 32: 1-Year Limited Warranty

    Great Plains reserves the right to inspect any equipment or part which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship. This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Great Plains’ judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal...
  • Page 33 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Index hills ............ 13 setup ..........12 hitching ..........13 shutdown ..........3 address, Great Plains ......11 hose color code ......... 14 slopes ..........13 amber reflectors ........6 hoses, hydraulic ......... 14 SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) ....5 hydraulic hookup ........
  • Page 34 LC40 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index 591-049M 2015-01-05...
  • Page 35 Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 36 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA...

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