Summary of Contents for GREAT PLAINS Terra Max HT1100-10
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Table of Contents Index Operator Manual HT1100-10, HT1100-12 & HT1100-15 Terra Max 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! TP-77104 Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
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Plains dealer. They have trained personnel, repair parts and equipment specially designed for 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.
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Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken, stretched or damaged. Do not use safety chain for towing. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
Use a safety cage if available. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel- handling equipment adequate for weight involved. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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Install transport lock onto lift cylinders then lower implement on locks to relieve pressure on hydraulic hoses. Detach the tractor. Secure the implement using blocks. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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10. Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when raising the implement. 11. Turning tractor too tight can cause hitched implement to ride up on wheels. This can result in injury or equipment damage. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
Peel backing from decal. Press firmly on surface, being Replace all damaged or missing decals. Order new decals careful not to cause air bubbles under decal. from your Great Plains dealer. Refer to this section for 818-055C Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector TP-77106 On the back of smv bracket, rear of center frame;...
Keep feet away from all ground engaging tools when working on the machine. Keep others away. 848-271C Cutting of Foot TP-69939 One on each side of the center frame; 2 total Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks. Use wood or cardboard instead of hands. Keep all components in good repair. 838-094C Warning: High Pressure Fluid On rear of hitch; 42243 1 total Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
9. Install safety chain when attaching to tractor. 10. Review safety instructions with all operators annually. 838-598C WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Caution: Read Operator’s Manual On middle of hitch; 42243 1 total Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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Inflation or Torquiing of Wheel Bolts: • Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 73psi. • Torque wheel bolts to 85 - 100ft-lb. 858-997C Warning: Tire Pressure/Torque On frame near tires; TP-77140 2 total Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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DURING TRANSPORT TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM MACHINE HEIGHT AND SUPPORT WEIGHT OF MACHINE IN THE EVENT OF HYDRAULIC FAILURE. 838-613C Notice: Transport Locks On sides of lift links; Null4: 43093 2 total Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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Inflate tires to pressure recommended and tighten wheel bolts as specified. See “Tire Inflation Chart” on page 31. Put transport locks into place. You are now ready to go to the field. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents...
Lock drawbar swing to center position to minimize any side-to-side sway to assure proper tracking in the field, and safe road travel. See “Transport” on page 25, for safe transporting. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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Make sure tractor is shut down with accessory power off before making connections. Connect lighting connector (5) and any options or after-market electronics to tractor outlets. NOTE: Make Electrical Connections Make connections prior to machine movement. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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Adjustments and Installation Hydraulic Hose Hookup Color Hydraulic Function Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you hookup Black Lift (2 hoses) hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked with the same color.
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To change between the two different systems you must select the system using the switch mounted by the by-pass valve. The lights must be connected to change the system using the switch. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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Adjust nut (6) until the 12in dimension is reached between backside of spring guide (7) and front side of level bar spring rod plate (5). Re-tighten the jam nut (5) to secure. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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3-6 degrees. Operating speeds should be from 7-9 mph when operating gangs in the angled position and from 8-10 mph when operating in the straight position. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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(7) from turnbuckle end (8) and shorten turnbuckle end by turning clevis to bring gang bar closer and lengthen clevis to get gang bar to retract all the way. Re-install pin (7) after adjustment is made. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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If the unit is used as a secondary pass it is recommended to operate the unit at a slight angle to the previous tillage pass. This will improve trash flow and increase the leveling capability. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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If the unit is used as a secondary pass it is recommended to operate the unit at a slight angle to the previous tillage pass. This will improve trash flow and increase the leveling capability. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
Standard operating depth is 1-4”. For first time settings a depth of 2.5-3” is recommended unless it is too wet to go this deep. Remember this is just a recommendation as a starting point and depth can be adjusted from here. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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When operating the gangs at an angle, slow down (6-8 mph). When operating gangs in the straight position, speed up (8-10 mph). Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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• Finish Reel Down Pressure - Start in with little down pressure, may increase pressure if desired • Operating Speeds - 7-9 MPH Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
150% of the towing vehicle (transport vehicle must weigh at least 67% of implement). Ensure that the towing vehicle is adequate for the task. Using an inadequate Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
Lower Terra Max Resume tilling. Ending Tilling Checklist Page Suspend operations as above Lift implement Place transport locks in transport positions Lower implement on to transport locks Lights ON for transport Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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After returning the gangs to a vertical position, you can resume normal operating speeds. Turn off down pressure to wings while gangs are angled. Resume applying down pressure when disks are returned to a vertical position. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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6 MPH is the bottom end of the required speed. If you can’t pull this unit at least 6 MPH it will not be effective. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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Release pressure on hydraulic system, then disconnect hydraulic lines and pull all lines back onto implement tongue. Store hose ends in keyholes of hose holder bracket. Disconnect the safety chain. Unhitch from tractor. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
If machine is stored outdoors over the winter months, it is a good idea to set it down on the ground so all the cylinders are retracted to protect the cylinder rods. This will extend the life of the cylinder seals and reduce internal and external leaks. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents...
Increase gang angle to help penetrate the ground and increase depth. Entire Machine runs to deep: (Black Make sure depth stop valve is set to correct depth and working correctly. Hand-grips) A center cylinder may be damaged and or leaking. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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Re-phase gang cylinders, be sure to completely extend and retract both cylinders when doing Machine is side drafting this. Check wing tire adjustment is equal. Call your GP representative to further diagnose if needed. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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11L-15SL 12 Ply 11L-15 Load F Horsepower (PTO) 90-115 108-138 135-173 Kilowatt 67-86 81-103 101-129 With a continued commitment to constantly improving our products, these specifications are subject to change without notice. Great Plains | 588-447M | 4/6/23 Table of Contents Index...
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