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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 2022
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Index
Operator Manual
VT1510-0636 - VT1510-1224
VT1510 Sub-Soiler
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 2022-09-08
Index
21604
EN
596-382M
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- Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator Manual VT1510-0636 - VT1510-1224 VT1510 Sub-Soiler 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! 21604 Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
- Page 2 Table of Contents Index 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.
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Page 5: Caution, Defined
Because operating equipment safely requires your full attention, avoid wearing entertainment headphones while operating machinery. Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 6: Chemicals
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 | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 7: Shutdown
Keep clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions when transporting. Refer to transport dimensions under “VT1510-0636 - VT1500-1224 Specifications and Capacities” on page 24. Do not fold or unfold the Sub-Soiler while the tractor is... -
Page 8: Maintenance Safety
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 | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 9: Amber Reflectors
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: Caution
Keep others away during operation. Safely support and secure implement before repairs are made. 858-910C WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov 818-719C Caution: General Instructions On front of hitch; 41825 1 total Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 11: Danger
Keep others away. Lock in up position before transport or service. 838-602C 838-602C Warning: Overhead Wing Hazard On outside center of center and wing frames (both sides); 4 total 41860 Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 12: Tire 90 Psi
Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 90 psi. Torque wheel bolts to 90 - 105 ft-lb. 838-595C 838-595C Caution: Tire 90 PSI On outside of gauge wheel arms; 2 total 41824 Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 13: Covered Models
Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to our growing family of new product owners. The VT1510 Sub-Soiler shank, 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. -
Page 14: Address, Great Plains
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 in front of manual pack holder. -
Page 15: Checklists Pre-Setup
Table of Contents Index Preparation and Setup Preparation and Setup This section helps you prepare your tractor and VT1510 Sub- Soiler for use, and covers tasks that need to be done seasonally, or when the tractor/Sub-Soiler configuration changes. Before using the Sub-Soiler in the field, you must hitch it to a suitable tractor, inspect systems and level the Sub-Soiler. -
Page 16: Hitching
6. Connect hydraulic hoses to tractor remote. See “Hydraulic Hose Hookup” on page 13. 7. Connect light electrical cable to tractor. Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 17: Color Code, Hose
Clean all hydraulic couplings and hook hoses to tractor. VT1510 Wing Locks 1. On Model VT1510 when the wing locks (1) are installed run hydraulics in neutral to reduce the strain on the lock and wing stop block. -
Page 18: Pin, Parking Stand
(4) on each wing. Add or remove shims (5) until the wings are level with the center. Re-install the bolts. Torque as shown in “Torque Values Chart” on page 26. Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... - Page 19 Spring pack is pre-loaded at factory and should not be disassembled in the field. You could be severely injured or killed by instant release of stored energy. Down Stop (not visible) Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 20 (9) on the front of the frame. MOUNT SHANK HOLE HOLE DEPTH BOTTOM 18” MIDDLE BOTTOM 16.5” BOTTOM BOTTOM 15” MIDDLE 13.5” MIDDLE MIDDLE 12” BOTTOM MIDDLE 10.5” 9” MIDDLE 7.5” 838-597c rev.- Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 21 ” to 10”. This is measured from the inside surface of the coulter spring washer to the inside surface of the coulter bushing. Adjusting the spring below 9 ” could cause premature part failure and void the warranty. Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 22 2. For the deepest setting, move handle clear forward. For shallower, move handle towards rear. VT1510 Rigid Wing Locks Rigid wing locks may be used on VT1510 to keep the wings level with the center frame. Unfold wings (2) completely.
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Page 23: Pre-Start
Always operate farm machinery with safety in mind. Pre-Start Checklist Perform the following steps before transporting the VT1510 Sub-Soiler to the field. Carefully read “Important Safety Information” on page 1. -
Page 24: Transport
1. Lower and pin parking stands. 2. Unhook hydraulic hoses from tractor. 3. Unplug light harness lead from tractor receptacle. Do not allow lead to rest on the ground. 4. Unhitch from the tractor 3-point. Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... - Page 25 Raise gauge wheel. Coulter not deep enough. Lower coulter, see “Coulter page 17. Height”, Shank not aligned with coulter. Align shank with trench made by coulter, see “Coulter Alignment”, page 17. Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 26: Bearings
15. Use spray paint to cover scratches, chips and worn areas on the implement to protect the metal. By following and maintaining a routine service and lubrication program, your tillage equipment will give you many years of service. Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 27: Coulter Hubs
Quantity: Until grease emerges. Coulter Hubs 41672 Seasonally 1 zerk on each hub; Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Pump grease until resistance is felt, being careful not pressurize seal or blow out cap. Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 28: Specifications And Capacities
VT1510 Table of Contents Index Appendix Appendix VT1510-0636 - VT1500-1224 Specifications and Capacities Model VT1510 VT1510-0636 VT1510-0638 VT1510-0730 VT1510-0736 Shank Spacing 91cm (36") 97cm (38") 76cm (30") 91cm (36") Number of Shanks Weight 2200kg (4850lbs) 2234kg (4925lbs) 2325kg (5125lbs) 2649kg (5840lbs) Working Width 549cm (18' 0") -
Page 29: Hydraulic Connectors
-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 | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 30: Torque Values
Torque tolerance + 0%, -15% of torquing values. Unless otherwise specified use torque values listed above. Torque Values Chart Wheel Bolt Torque Values ”-20 (75-85ft-lbs) Wheel Bolt Torque Values ”-18 (80-90ft-lbs) Wheel Bolt Torque Values ”-18 (85-95ft-lbs) Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... - Page 31 VT1510 Table of Contents Index Appendix Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 32: Layout Vt1510 Hydraulic
VT1510 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1510 Hydraulic Layout 41845 Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 33: Vt1510-0636 Machine
VT1510 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1510-0636 Machine Layout TP-77031 Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 34: Vt1510-0638 Machine
VT1510 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1510-0638 Machine Layout TP-77032 Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1510 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1510-0730 Machine Layout TP-77033 Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1510 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1510-0736 Machine Layout 41835 Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 37: Vt1510-0824 Machine
VT1510 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1510-0824 Machine Layout 43158 Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1510 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1510-0830 Machine Layout 41838 Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1510 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1510-0836 Machine Layout 41839 Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 40: Vt1510-0838 Machine
VT1510 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1510-0838 Machine Layout 41840 Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1510 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1510-0930 Machine Layout 41841 Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 42: Vt1510-1024 Machine
VT1510 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1510-1024 Machine Layout 41842 Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1510 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1510-1030 Machine Layout 41843 Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1510 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1510-1224 Machine Layout 41844 Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 45: Warranty
VT1510 Table of Contents Index Appendix Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index... - Page 46 VT1510 Table of Contents Index Appendix Great Plains | 596-382M | 09/08/2022 Table of Contents Index...
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........23 hydraulic connectors ......25 Pre-leveling of machine ..... 14 Wing Locks .........13 hydraulic safety ........2 protective equipment ......1 www ............25 Hydraulics psi ............25 Numerics Parking ........20 13 mph..........3 Great Plains | 596-382M | 2022-09-08 Cover Table of Contents... - Page 48 818-337C, decal ........7 818-398C, decal ........8 818-719C, decal ........6 838-094C, decal ........8 838-595C, decal ........8 838-600C, decal ........7 838-602C, decal ........7 838-603C, reflector .......6 838-614C, reflector .......6 838-615C, reflector .......5 Great Plains | 596-382M | 2022-09-08 Cover Table of Contents...
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- Page 50 Table of Contents Index Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...
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