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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
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Table of Contents
Index
Operator Manual
VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924
VT1500 Sub-Soiler
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 2022-09-12
Index
21604
EN
596-381M
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- Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator Manual VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924 VT1500 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 | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 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 | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 7: Shutdown
Use a safety cage if available. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-handling equipment adequate for weight involved. Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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 | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 9: Amber Reflectors
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 42775 818-055C Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector On the back of the center SMV post;... -
Page 10: Read Operator's Manual
On rear of light brackets (inside);. 2 total TP-69141 838-267C Orange Reflectors On rear of light brackets (outside); 2 total TP-69141 818-719C Caution: General Instructions On front of center frame; 42778 1 total Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 11: Caution
Tires not in contact with the ground will rotate easily. 818-398C 818-398C Caution: Tires Not A Step 42777 Front side of gauge wheel jacks; 2 total Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 12: Tire 90 Psi
Important Safety Information 838-595C Caution: Tire 90 PSI On outside of gauge wheel arms; 2 total 42777 858-105C Bolt & Torque Information On rear tube of center frame; 2 total 42774 Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 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 Sub-Soiler Inline Ripper VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924, 3-9 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: Customer Service
Great Plains products. 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 as shown in the figre to the right. -
Page 15: Checklists Pre-Setup
Replace if damaged. See “Safety Decals” on page 5. Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten wheel bolts as specified. See “Torque Values Chart” on page 28. Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 16: 3-Point Hitching
To change to Category II, you will need a Category II Ripper hitch pin kit P/N 596-060A. See your Great Plains dealer to order kit. In addition, the following bushings (not supplied by Great Plains) may be needed to fit your quick hitch or tractor’s 3-point arms: •... -
Page 17: Pin, Parking Stand
19. While holding the parking stand (1), remove the snap lock pin (2). 20. Slide the stand (1) clear up in stand mount (3) as shown. 21. Install snap lock pin (2) through aligned holes to secure. Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... - Page 18 (4) and flange lock nut. Install the bolts (3) as shown. The flow of dirt on the underside of tip will tend to tighten nut. Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 19: Pre-Leveling Of Machine
33. Pre-leveling of machine may be done on a level floor. Lower the machine down until the shank tips are just above the floor. 34. Adjust the 3 point top link until the front and rear points are level. Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... - Page 20 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 | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 21 (4) 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 | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 22 Note: Adjusting the spring below 9 ” could cause pre- mature part failure and void the warranty. Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 23 44. The berm conditioner may be adjusted by pulling up on handle and sliding to a different notch. 45. For the deepest setting, move handle clear forward. For shallower, move handle towards rear. Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 24: Transporting
If the shank bolt shears replace the lower bolt with the correct shear bolt, use GP part number 802-060C. (HHCS -11 x 4 Gr5). Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 25: Transport
53. Lower implement until shanks are resting on the ground. 54. Lower and pin parking stands. 55. Unplug light harness lead from tractor receptacle. Do not allow lead to rest on the ground. 56. Unhitch from the tractor 3-point. Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... - Page 26 Raise gauge wheel. Coulter not deep enough. Lower coulter, see “Coulter page 18. Height”, Shank not aligned with coulter. Align shank with trench made by coulter, see ““Coulter Alignment” page 18. Alignment”, Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 27: Maintenance
67. Remove any dirt and debris that can hold moisture and Discovator, assistance is available. cause corrosion. Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. wants you to be satisfied 68. Lubricate areas noted under “Lubrication”, page 24. with your new Sub-Soiler. If for any reason you do not 69. -
Page 28: Lubrication
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 | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... - Page 29 VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924 Table of Contents Index Appendix Appendix VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924 Specifications and Capacities Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 30: Specifications And Capacities
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Page 31: Inflation
Manuals or online at the manufacturer’s web sites listed below. For assistance 621 kPa or information, contact your nearest Authorized Farm Tire Retailer. ManufacturerWeb site Firestone www.firestoneag.com Gleason www.gleasonwheel.com Titan www.titan-intl.com Galaxy www.atgtire.com www.bkt-tire.com Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 32: Torque Values
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 | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1500-0324” Machine Layout 77030 Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1500-0330” Machine Layout 43682 Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1500-0424” Machine Layout 43686 Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1500-0436” Machine Layout 43688 Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1500-0440” Machine Layout 43690 Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1500-0524” Machine Layout 43691 Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1500-0538” Machine Layout 43697 Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1500-0540” Machine Layout 43698 Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1500-0636” Machine Layout 43700 Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1500-0638” Machine Layout 43701 Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1500-0640” Machine Layout 43702 Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924 Table of Contents Index Appendix VT1500-0724” Machine Layout 43703 Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Table of Contents Index... -
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........2 22 kph ...........3 phone number, GP ......11 Hydraulics 3-point hitching ........12 pin, parking stand ....... 13 Parking ........21 32 kph ...........3 Pre-leveling of machine ..... 15 596-381M, manual......10 Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Cover Table of Contents... - Page 62 596-381P, manual ......10 818-055C, reflector .......5 818-337C, decal ........7 818-398C, decal ........7 818-719C, decal ........6 838-265C, reflector .......5 838-266C, reflector .......6 838-267C, reflector .......6 838-595C, decal ........8 838-600C, decal ........7 Great Plains | 596-381M | 09/12/2022 Cover Table of Contents...
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