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Summary of Contents for GREAT PLAINS Ultra-Till I 3030 Series
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Table of Contents Index Operator Manual Ultra-Till (Disc & Coulter Series I 3030, 5036, 5042 & 5052 S/N A1096A+ 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.
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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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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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UT3030-UT5052 Table of Contents Index Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 2021-05-11 Table of Contents Index...
Because operating equipment safely requires your full attention, avoid wearing entertainment headphones while operating machinery. Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
Riders obstruct the operator’s view. Riders could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine. Never allow children to operate equipment. Keep all bystanders away from machine during operation. Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
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Use a safety cage if available. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-handling equipment adequate for weight involved. Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts. Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when folding and raising machine. Make sure all persons are clear of working area. Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 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. 818-055C Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector On the back of the center frame;...
On rear of light brackets (top);. 2 total 41280 838-603C Orange Reflectors On rear of light brackets (bottom); 2 total 838-598C Caution: Read Operator’s Manual 40096 On front of hitch; 1 total Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
Top side of hitch strut; 1 total 41278 838-602C Warning: Overhead Wing Hazard On outside center of center and wing frames (both sides); 4 total 3030 6 total 5036, 5042 & 5052 Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
1 total 838-611C Warning: Hand Crushing Front side of center wing brace (left & right side); 41276 2 total 838-613C Notice: Transport Lock Top side of hitch strut; 2 total 41277 Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
UT3030-UT5052 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 838-612C Warning: Wings Could Fall Suddenly On back side of wing stop (both sides); 2 total 41280 Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to our growing family of new product owners. The Series I Ultra-Till UT3030-UT5052 have 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.
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 left end of the top front tool bar.
You are now ready to go Check again for hydraulic leaks and watch that hoses do to the field. not get pinched in hinges, wing stops, etc. Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
5. After hitching tractor to Ultra-Till, store jack on storage tube (2) on top of hitch strut. 6. Secure Ultra-Till safety chain to an anchor on the tractor capable of pulling the unit. Figure 4 43182 Jack in Storage Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
Index Preparation and Setup 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 High Pressure Fluid Hazard: remote valve are marked with the same color.
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9. Repeat the same procedure at each section to pre-level the machine by adjusting the eyebolt (1) on each cylinder until each wing section is the same as the center section. Figure 7 43185 Wing Depth Adjustment Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
Comply with all federal, state and local safety laws when traveling on public roads. Travel with caution. Allow safe clearance. Remember that the Ultra-Till is wider than the tractor. Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
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It is for use on tractors having CLOSED CENTER hydraulics only. If your tractor has OPEN CENTER hydraulics, please consult your dealer for operating instructions. Figure 9 838-981C Down Pressure Decal 3030 Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
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It is for use on tractors having CLOSED CENTER hydraulics only. If your tractor has OPEN CENTER hydraulics, please consult your dealer for operating instructions. Figure 11 838-982C Down Pressure Decal 5-Section Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
(2). Note: It is recommended to run little or no down pressure in wet or sticky field conditions. Figure 13 43186 Reel Adjustment Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
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Be sure reels are installed with twisted bars oriented forward (4) as shown. Mounting in reverse (5) can damage reel in rocky soil. Figure 14 42284 Reel Direction Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
7. Clean Ultra-Till of mud, dirt, excess oil and grease. 8. Grease exposed cylinder rods to prevent rust. 9. Use touch-up paint to cover scratches, chips and worn areas to prevent rust. Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
1 zerk on each hub; 4 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Sparingly, Do Not Over Grease, may cause damage seal. 41622 Repack wheel bearings annually or every 2500 acres. Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
One on each walking beam Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Sparingly and check for endplay If there is a lot of end play take apart, check bearings and re- pack 41641 Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
90psi 11L x 15” Load F Center (621 kPa) Transport/ 90 psi 12.5L x Load F Center (621 kPa) Transport/ 380/55R x 16.5 Load F 73 psi Center (503 kPa) Great Plains | 576-026M-A | 05/11/2021 Table of Contents Index...
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