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Index Assembly Manual MC5109, 5111, 5313 & 5315 Max Chisel 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! 43667 Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
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.
Index Important Safety Information 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.
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MC5109-5315 Index Wear Protective Equipment Wear protective clothing and equipment. Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid loose-fitting clothing. Because prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss, wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
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Index Important Safety Information Tire Safety Tire changing can be dangerous and should be performed by trained personnel using correct tools and equipment. When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough for you to stand to one side–not in front of or over tire assembly.
Description of Unit The MC5109-5315 Max Chisel is a one or three-section “vertical” tillage tool. Working width ranges from 11’ 6” to 19’. The implement is designed to cut, size and bury residue. It can work up to 11”...
Index Introduction Using This Manual This manual was written to help you assemble and pre- pare the new machine for the customer. The manual includes instructions for assembly and setup. Read this manual and follow the recommendations for safe, effi- cient and proper assembly and setup.
MC5109-5315 Index Shipping Inventory The Max Chisel will be shipped unassembled as shown in a big shipping rack and shipping boxes on pallets. The only parts that will be assembled are the turbo gang assemblies and reel attachment assemblies. The reel attachments (if equipped) will be banded together with the gang assemblies on pallet.
Carefully remove banding and lids from boxes. 10. Locate and identify all components before assembling. Further Assistance Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. wants you to be satisfied with your new Turbo Chisel Narrow. If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or...
MC5109-5315 Index Assembly Center Transport Refer to Figure 5 & Refer to Figure 6 11. Once the center Frame has been uncrated, carefully turn the center frame upside down and set on blocks to assemble torque tube/walking beam assembly. 12. Carefully raise the torque tube assembly with an overhead hoist and secure with1.25 x 7.59 pins...
Index Assembly To make installing the gang frames easier leave them off and out of the way until the hydraulics have been routed, hooked up and purged of air. This way you can use the hydraulics to lower the machine down to install pins. Trusses &...
MC5109-5315 Index Lift Straps Refer to Figure 8 Be sure to connect hydraulic cylinders to the Center Cylinder Lift Bracket, before installing lift straps. 23. Attach the left gang frame lift strap , & strap , to the rear sub frame lift brackets...
Index Assembly Hitch & Level Bar Assembly Refer to Figure 9 26. Attach hitch assembly to front of trusses with 1 x 8 Gr. 8 hex bolts flat washers and 1 lock nuts. Be sure to insert the two 1 flat washers (one on each side of hitch uni-ball) to ensure tight fit.
MC5109-5315 Index Center Fold See “Operator’s Manual” general operation and in-field adjustment section for adjustment procedure. Store extra Refer to Figure 10 shims in manual pak 34. On Models 5313 -5315 install center fold bracket 38. Models 5109-5115 attach rigid smv & light bracket...
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Index Assembly 43. Carefully align holes in wing frame LH and RH with 46. Install wing shank mounts to wing frame plate with holes on center frame hinges. Secure with 1 x 8 Gr. 8 hex bolts lock washers and nuts.
MC5109-5315 Index 569-190S Shank See machine layouts in Appendix for proper shank placement. The shank mount assemblies will be shipped pre assembled from factory in two parts in boxes. There will be a mount assembly and a shank assembly.
See “MC5109-5111 Hydraulic Gang Layout” on page 28 for correct depth gauge bracket placement. 55. Attach the gang depth gauge link assembly , to the depth gauge , and the center lift bracket...
MC5109-5315 Index Install Depth Control Valve and O-Ring Fittings Refer to Figure 16 Some hydraulic hoses will already be routed and installed. The following procedure is for any hoses that have not been connected, or have needed repair. 60. Inspect all components for damage or contamination during shipping.
Index Assembly Valve, Fitting and Hose Assembly Refer to hydraulic layouts in Appendix for complete hose routings Refer to Figure 17 Depth Stop 67. Align holes in depth control valve to top of depth stop valve mounting bracket using x 2 hex bolts ...
MC5109-5315 Index Install Hose Handle and JIC Fittings Refer to Figure 19 Hose handles are color coded. See “Hydraulic Hose Hookup” on page 19 for proper placement on hoses. 73. Install fittings to end of hoses running to front of hitch.
41583 Hose Clamp Hydraulic Hose Hookup 81. Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you hookup hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses that go to the High Pressure Fluid Hazard: same remote valve are marked with the same color.
MC5109-5315 Index Purging Hydraulic System Refer to Figure 22 84. Charge the lift system first. Extend the lift cylinders (black handles) until the center section is fully raised. Remove the cylinder transport locks and install in storage position. Raise and lower the lift system several times to purge air from system.
, & into place in front of the center section, by slightly lifting with a fork truck and maneuvering them in from the side underneath the trusses. 88. For models MC5109 and MC5111 bolt the gang frames together using, ...
MC5109-5315 Index Lights Refer to Figure 24 93. Route light harness 30’ lead from front of hitch (tractor plug to front), along same route as hydraulic hose (fasten in same clamps and hose wraps as hoses). Plug one end of enhance light module to small end of light harness 30’...
Index Assembly Install Rear Hitch (optional) The rear tow hitch will be shipped with big components banded together and bolts will be in a box. Carefully un-band the components. Refer to Figure 26 99. Attach rear hitch trusses to rear of hitch arms with ...
MC5109-5315 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 ⁄...
Index Appendix Tire Inflation Chart Tire Inflation Chart Tire Warranty Information Wheel Tire Size Inflation All tires are warranted by the original manufacturer of the tire. Tire warranty 620 kPa Transport 12.5L x 15” F-Ply information is found in the brochures included with your Operator’s and Parts 90 psi Manuals or online at the manufacturer’s web sites listed below.
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