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36 months from the date of purchase by the end user from Summers’ dealer. Summers’ obligation is to replace free of charge any part of any product that Summers inspection shows to be defective excluding transportation charges to Devils Lake, ND and return and also excluding all transportation costs from Summers’...
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. A complete parts breakdown is provided in the Parts Section. Parts are referenced in each drawing with the Summers Manufacturing Part Number. Use this Part Number when ordering replacement parts from your Summers dealer. See back section of manual for description of each Part Number.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL & GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES……………………………………………….……[1.1] SAFETY DURING TRANSPORT…………………………………………………………………………………...……[1.2] SAFETY DECALS……………………………………………………………………………………………………[1.2]-[1.6] SECTION 2 – ASSEMBLY FINAL ASSEMBLY OF SETUP MACHINE…………………………………………………………………….…[2.1]-[2.2] MOUNTED ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY……………………………………………………………………..…..[2.3]-[2.9] SECTION 3 – OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR……………………………………………………………………………………..[3.1] PREPARING FOR FIELD OPERATION………………………………………………………………………………...[3.2] iPAD SETUP/iCONTROL APP…………………………………………………………………………………..…[3.3-3.10] CALIBRATION…………………………………………………………………………………………………...…[3.11-3.15]...
SECTION 1 - SAFETY SAFETY-ALERT SYMBOL This symbol is used to denote possible danger and Care should be taken to prevent bodily injury. This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Definition of each Signal Word used in conjunction with the Safety-Alert symbol. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not DANGER avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
5. FREQUENTLY check for traffic from rear, especially during turns. SAFETY DECALS 1. Keep safety decals clean. 2. Replace missing or unreadable decals. New decals are available from your Summers dealer by ordering correct part number (PN) located on decal. 3. Locations shown in Parts section.
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RED-ORANGE REFLECTOR (8Z0805) RED REFLECTOR (PN 8Z0810) SAFETY LIGHT OPERATION The Summers Safety Light Kit is equipped with a 7-pin connector which meets SAE J560 specification. To protect 7-pin connector, store in dust cap (PN 8K8067) when not attached to towing vehicle.
SECTION 2 - ASSEMBLY The Summers VRT Renegade™ is shipped in 2 ways: Completely assembled, and partially assembled. If your machine is completely assembled, this section does not apply. If your machine is partially assembled, this section will show how to finish assembly (attach hitch and mounted attachments).
CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR ELECTRICAL HOOKUP The Summers VRT Renegade™ is equipped The Summers Safety Light Kit is equipped with with and Articulating Ball hitch. This hitch is a 7 pin connector which meets SAE J560 designed to eliminate “slop” between the specification.
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SECTION 3 – OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS BEFORE INITIAL OPERATION Remove the shipping locks from the center section Rolling Baskets, shown below. Cylinder Stops Remove rear jack and place into storage location. Failure to remove shipping locks may result in damage to the machine.
VRT Rengade’s WIFI network. With power supplied to the machine (tractor key in “On” or “Accessory” position) connect the IPad to the VRT Renegade’s WIFI network. The network name will be the same as the serial number printed on the Gateway 300, in this example “summers-S00062”.
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LED will change to a solid green necessary to temporarily increase the Wing light. Any other colors or blinking sequences Downpressure in order to unfold the wings. indicate an error. Please contact Summers See the “WING PRESSURE” section for more Service Dept. for assistance. information.
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REPHASING SEQUENCE SELECTING BLADE TYPE It is recommended to run a Rephasing The VRT Renegade is designed to be able to Sequence at the start of, and occasionally operate with different blade types. If the throughout the day. To conduct a machine...
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SECTION 3 – OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 3 – OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS HITCH ADJUSTMENTS To make adjustments to the Gauge Wheels, tap the “Gauge Wheels” button at the bottom of the To make adjustments to the Hydraulic Hitch, tap Home Screen.
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SECTION 3 – OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS If no Wing Downpressure is desired, the operator may place the tractor hydraulic remote into “Float”. Important: The wing circuit must be run in either constant flow or float. Failure to do so may result in damage to the machine.
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SECTION 3 – OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS Once the machine has been configured to achieve satisfactory results, a preset can be created by tapping the “Add +” button at the top of the Home Screen. A custom name can then be input for the preset.
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SECTION 3 – OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS To activate Lockout Mode, tap the Lockout button TRANSPORT MODE at the top of the screen. To transition to the Transport Mode, tap the “Transport” button at the top of the Home Screen and follow the on-screen instructions.
SECTION 3 – OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS CALIBRATION SEQUENCE Upon entering Calibration, the user must perform certain actions, in a certain sequence, as instructed by the IControl™ App. This section will describe, in detail, the actions to be performed, as well as the automated movements the machine will make during the Calibration process.
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SECTION 3 – OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS CALIBRATION SEQUENCE **USER INPUT** Fully extend depth control cylinders The remainder of the calibration sequence is controlled by the IControl™ system. Before beginning, ensure the AUXILIARY SCV is detented in the extend position. There is a check valve in the hydraulic circuit, allowing flow in only one direction.
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SECTION 3 – OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS CALIBRATION SEQUENCE Hitch cylinders will fully retract, pitching machine forward. Hitch cylinders will fully extend, pitching machine rearward. Hitch cylinders will go to a mid-stroke position, leveling machine. 3.13...
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SECTION 3 – OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS CALIBRATION SEQUENCE Front blade cylinders will fully extend, moving blades to maximum angle. Front blade cylinders will fully retract, moving blades to straight. Rear blade cylinders will fully retract, moving blades to straight. 3.14...
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SECTION 3 – OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS CALIBRATION SEQUENCE Rear blade cylinders will fully extend, moving blades to maximum angle. Gauge wheel cylinders will fully extend, lowering wheels. Gauge wheel cylinders will fully retract, raising wheels. 3.15...
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SECTION 3 – OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS FIELD OPERATION IMPORTANT -Ensure Wing and Auxiliary circuit SCVs are in constant flow. *NOTE: Optionally, Wing circuit SCV can be run in Float -Never turn on headlands with machine in the ground. -Operating the machine in hard or frozen soil conditions can have a negative impact on machine performance and may lead to damage to the trip mechanism.
Inspect machine for damaged or worn parts, Use a safety chain between tractor drawbar and cracked or broken blades, and loose bolts. VRT Renegade™ hitch when transporting on public roads. Wheel bearings should be inspected seasonally. Check wheel bolts/nuts after first 20 miles of road It is recommended to store machine unfolded, with transport and every 60 miles thereafter.
SECTION 3 – OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING For issues not addressed/remedied by this guide, please contact Summers Service Dept. PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION A. ISOBUS connection not Check connection seated properly iPad will not Check fuse or power source connect to Wi-Fi –...
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SECTION 3 – OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS To move the machine to the right, increase front angle or A. Blade angle decrease rear. To move VRT Renegade™ is not running machine to the left, decrease straight or is “dog front angle or increase rear.
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SECTION 3 – OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & SPECIFICATIONS Turn the tractor off Unplug the ISOBUS connection iPad isn’t Close app responding or is A. Communication error Double click on iPad home locked up button and “swipe” off each app Re-open app Go to “settings”...
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2004 - A 124 ft. x 310 ft. addition is added onto the current Devils Lake plant. 2005 - The Summers Superroller is added to the “Field Tested Tough” product line. Additional sizes of 56’, 58’ and 60’ are added to the Superchisel line.
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