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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 2020
Table of Contents
Index
Operator Manual
Turbo Max (S/N C2411H+)
3500TM & 4000TM
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 2020-07-30
Index
43054
EN
586-537M

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator Manual Turbo Max (S/N C2411H+) 3500TM & 4000TM 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! 43054 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 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 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index 07/30/2020 Table of Contents Index 586-537M...
  • Page 5 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index 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 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Use Safety Chains  Use safety chains to help control drawn machinery should it separate from tractor draw-bar or trailing nurse tank hitch.  Use chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of towed machinery.
  • Page 7 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information Transport Machinery Safely Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph (32 kph), 13 mph (22 kph) in turns. Some rough terrains require a slower speed. Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset. ...
  • Page 8 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 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 implement, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove key before performing maintenance.
  • Page 9 2. Peel backing from decal. Press firmly on surface,  Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal. from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for 818-055C Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector On the back of smv post, rear of rear fold bracket;...
  • Page 10 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 838-603C Orange Reflectors On rear of light brackets (bottom); 2 total 42845 42243 838-598C Caution: Read Operator’s Manual On middle of hitch; 1 total 42243 838-599C Danger: Electrocution Hazard On middle of hitch; 1 total 07/30/2020 Table of Contents...
  • Page 11 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 838-600C Danger: Crushing Hazard On Front of hitch; 1 total 42243 818-046C Danger: Overhead Crushing Hazard Outside, center of center frame (both sides); 2 total 41049 WARNING 42243 To prevent serious injury or death: Tongue rises rapidly when unhitched from tractor.
  • Page 12 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 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 838-612C Warning: Wings Could Fall Front side of wing stops (both sides); total, Model 3500...
  • Page 13 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 838-613C Notice: Transport Lock Outside of lift straps (both sides); total, Model 3500 4 total, Models4000 42241 848-271C Danger: Cutting Of Foot 42242 Outside of wing cylinder mount plates (both sides); total, Model 3500 4 total, Model 4000...
  • Page 14 Index Important Safety Information 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 Serial Number: __________________________ Figure 2 42238 Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisfied with Serial Number Plate your new machine. If you do not understand any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service received, please take the following actions.
  • Page 16 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup This section helps you prepare your tractor and Turbo Max for use, and covers tasks that need to be done seasonally, or when the tractor/Turbo Max configuration changes. Before using the Turbo Max in the field, you must hitch it to a suitable tractor, inspect systems and level the Turbo Max.
  • Page 17 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Hitching Turbo Max to Tractor Hitch to a tractor for highway transport or field operations. Hitch to a leading implement only for field operations. Do not transport behind another implement. Before hitching, check the compatibility and capability of the towing tractor or implement: •...
  • Page 18 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 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Clevis Hitch Refer to Figure 7 The base hitch must be upright (with the recessed notch on the bottom) for this configuration. this places the tongue weight on the base hitch, and not the clevis. 10.
  • Page 20 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Transport Locks Refer to Figure 8 15. Once the cylinders are connected, raise the unit completely. If the transport locks are in place on cylinders , remove them at this time. 16. Store the transport locks in hole of the lift mechanism link ...
  • Page 21 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Pre-Leveling of Machine  Pre-leveling of machine should be done on a good level surface. Front to Rear Leveling Refer to Figure 11 21. Lower machine so front coulter gangs are 1-2” off of ground.
  • Page 22 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Level Bar Spring Adjustment Refer to Figure 13 24. To adjust the level bar spring assembly to the   preset position of 26 ”, loosen 1 jam nut with turnbuckle wrench (stored on rear pegs of hitch). ...
  • Page 23 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Wing Turnbuckle 586-446S Refer to Figure 16  30. The wing turnbuckle should be pre-set at 40 ” as shown. 31. Once machine is leveled side to side, any further adjustment in the field should be done with the hydraulic down pressure.
  • Page 24 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup 38. Re-install pin when adjustment is made. Figure 19 42860 Rear Gang Angle Straight Refer to Figure 20 39. When the front and rear gangs are adjusted and gang angle cylinders are fully retracted then the gang angle indicator will need adjusted.
  • Page 25 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup   47. Loosen nuts (one on front and one on back side of sensor bracket, adjust the proximity sensor ” to ”, from front of proximity sensor to rear of wing tube as shown.
  • Page 26 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Hydraulic Down Pressure 3500 Refer to Figure 23  This setup procedure is for tractors with closed-center or pressure compensated flow hydraulic systems. Open center hydraulics not supported. Adjust down pressure valve as shown on decal (located on front of left truss) Refer to Figure 24.
  • Page 27 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Hydraulic Down Pressure 4000 Refer to Figure 25  This setup procedure is for tractors with closed-center or pressure compensated flow hydraulic systems. Open center hydraulics not supported.Adjust down pressure valve as shown on decal (located on front of left side of center frame) Refer to Figure 26 53.
  • Page 28 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Weight Package Assembly (Optional) Refer to Figure 27 Caution:Lower machine until coulters are on ground and pressure is off leveling system.  Install up to 2 sets of weights (4 weights) in positions shown.
  • Page 29 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions This section covers general operating procedures. Experience, machine familiarity, and the following information will lead to efficient operation and good working habits. Always operate farm machinery with safety in mind. Pre-Start Checklist Perform the following steps before transporting the 3500- 400TM Turbo Max to the field.
  • Page 30 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Transport Loss of Control Hazard: Do not tow the turbo max behind another implement on public roads. Tow the turbo max to the field with a separate vehicle. The leading implement may not provide sufficient lateral control of a trailing implement at highway speeds.
  • Page 31 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Field Operation This implement is designed to be pulled in the lowered field position (including wide turns). Lifting for short Electrical Checklist Page distances to clear residue clogs is acceptable. Lifting for tight turns or reverse moves is required. Verify electrical hookups solid, or connector ...
  • Page 32 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions General Operation and In-Field Adjustments Prior to Operating the Turbo Max 11. Raise the machine fully so the lift cylinders longer rest on the transport lock channels , Refer to Figure 29. Remove transport lock channels and store on the bars above.
  • Page 33 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 16. As far as leveling the wings to the center section, if the wings were pre-leveled as shown in “Wing Adjustment” on page 18, then further adjustment should be done with the down pressure setting. If the wings are running low, back off the down pressure.
  • Page 34 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 20. Varying the angle on the gangs will also change the results of your operation. It is recommended to operate the Turbo Max with the gangs in the straight position when this is your last pass ahead of the planter or grain drill.
  • Page 35 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Setting the Rolling Harrow and Reel Refer to Figure 35 27. The rolling harrow and reel attachment is a very versatile leveling attachment and requires very little adjustment. The rolling harrow sections come preset at 22 degrees and should not need to be modified.
  • Page 36 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions Parking Follow these steps when parking the implement for periods of less than 36 hours. For longer periods, see Storage, the next topic. 1. Position the implement on firm, level ground. 2. Raise, fold and lock implement (page 16). Negative Tongue Weight Hazard: If rear tow hitch is installed it is possible that the Turbo Max can tip over backwards during hitching and unhitching...
  • Page 37 Plains Turbo Max, assistance is available. Contact: Check hoses for any leaks. It is important that there are no leaks on the equipment. Great Plains Service Department 1525 E. North St. 5. Grease wheel bearings sparingly. Over greasing PO Box 5060...
  • Page 38 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Maintenance and Lubrication Coulter Bearings 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 42061 Finishing Reel One on each bearing Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Grease every 50 hours.
  • Page 39 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Appendix Turbo Max Specifications and Capacities Model No. 3500TM 4000TM Tillage Width 34' 6" (1052cm) 39' 6" (1204cm) Center Section 13' 0" (396cm) 13' 0" (396cm) Wing (Inner) 10' 6" (320cm) 8' 11"(271cm) Wing (Outer) 4' 6 "(137cm) Number of Coulters Blade Spacing...
  • Page 40 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Appendix Hydraulic Connectors and Torque Refer to Figure 39 (a hypothetical fitting) Leave any protective caps in place until immediately prior to making a connection. NPT - National Pipe Thread Note tapered threads, no cone/flare, and no O-ring. Apply liquid pipe sealant for hydraulic applications.
  • Page 41 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Appendix Torque Values Chart Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification Bolt Bolt 10.9 Size Size Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb in-tpi ft-lb mm x pitch M 5 X 0.8 ⁄...
  • Page 42 3500-4000TM Table of Contents Index Appendix 07/30/2020 Table of Contents Index 586-537M...
  • Page 43 Table of Contents Index tongue rising ......7 NPT ............35 wings could fall ...... 8 NTA907HD-4875 ........10 address, Great Plains ....11 decal, safety ......... 5 amber reflectors ........5 definitions ........... 10 orange reflector ........6 depth stop .......... 28 ORB ............35 bearings ..........32...
  • Page 44 3500-4000TM Cover Table of Contents 838-603C, reflector ......6 838-606C, decal ........7 tables 838-611C, decal ........8 document family ......10 838-612C, decal ........8 fittings torque .......35 838-613C, decal ........9 hose color code ......14 838-614C, reflector ......5 models covered ......10 838-615C, reflector ......
  • Page 45 Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 46 Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...

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