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VT1100-20, VT1100-25 & VT1100-30
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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Operator Manual
VT1100 Turbo Max
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 2023-06-20
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43132
EN
588-685M
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- Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator Manual VT1100 Turbo Max VT1100-20, VT1100-25 & VT1100-30 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! 43132 Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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. - Page 4 VT1100-20 - VT1100-30 Table of Contents Index Great Plains | 588-685M | 2023-06-20 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 5: Important Safety Information
Be Familiar with Safety Decals Read and understand “Safety Decals” on page 5, thoroughly. Read all instructions noted on the decals. Keep decals clean. Replace damaged, faded and illegible decals. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... - Page 6 They are difficult to see, especially at night. Use flashing warning lights and turn signals whenever driving on public roads. Use lights and devices provided with implement. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 7: Mph
Use a safety cage if available. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-handling equipment adequate for weight involved. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 8: Welding
Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts. Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when folding and raising VT1100. Make sure all persons are clear of working area. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 9: Safety Decals
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 818-055C Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector TP-77106 On the back of smv bracket, rear of center frame;... -
Page 10: 838-603C, Orange Reflectors
To prevent serious injury or death: Stay away from power lines when transporting, extending or folding implement. Electrocution can occur without contacting power lines. 838-599C Danger: Electrocution Hazard 42243 On middle of hitch; 1 total Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 11: 838-094C, Decal
To prevent serious injury or death: Tongue rises rapidly when unhitched from tractor. Lower implement to ground before unhitching. 838-606C Warning: Tongue Rising 42243 On front of hitch; 1 total Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 12: 838-598C, Decal
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 42243 Caution: Read Operator’s Manual On middle of hitch; 1 total Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 13: 818-752C, Decal
Inflation or Torquiing of Wheel Bolts: • Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 73psi. • Torque wheel bolts to 85 - 100ft-lb. 858-997C Caution: Tire Pressure/Torque On gauge wheel assembly; 43099 2 total, All Models Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 14: 838-613C, Decal
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 | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 15: Introduction
Description of Unit The information in this manual is current at printing. Some parts may change to assure top performance. The VT1100 Turbo Max is a three section “vertical” tillage Definitions tool. Working width ranges from 20 to 30 feet. The implement is designed to cut and size residue, till soil for The following terms are used throughout this manual. -
Page 16: Owner Assistance
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. wants you to be so they can assist you. satisfied with your new VT1100 Turbo Max. If for any If you are still unsatisfied, seek out the owner or reason you so not understand any part of this manual or general manager of the dealership. -
Page 17: Preparation And Setup
Complete this checklist before routine setup: After the machine is completely unfolded, raise and lower the VT1100 Turbo Max several times to purge air from the Read and understand “Important Safety Information” hydraulic system. Again check for hydraulic leaks and on page 1. -
Page 18: Hitching Vt1100 To Tractor
9. 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 | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 19: Clevis Hitch
V-block (87) forward of the cushions and check the size of the resulting pinning hole. Remove a cushion if needed. 3. Add the top plate (89). Secure from below with Grade 5 bolt (47). Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 20: Electrical Hookup
Test the lights and signaling prior to highway movement. Hydraulic Hose Hookup Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you hookup hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked with the same color. -
Page 21: Transport Locks
9. Once the machine is unfolded, raise and lower the machine several times to purge air from the lift system. Again, watch for any leaks and tighten if necessary. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 22: Pre-Leveling Of Machine
To change between the two different systems you must select the system using the switch mounted by the by-pass valve (1). The lights must be connected to change the system using the switch. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 23: Level Bar Spring Adjustment
Switch hydraulic to the float position. If wings are running too high, increase hydraulic down pressure setting, too low, decrease down pressure setting. See “Hydraulic Down Pressure” on page 22. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 24: Gang Angle Adjustment
0 degrees. 27. Re-install bolt (9) to secure gauge link. Be sure that the gauge link is installed on the outside face of the outside tab on the gang bar. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 25: Wing Fold Assist Vt1100-25 & Vt1100-30
33. Loosen nuts (5) (one on front and one on back side of sensor bracket, adjust the proximity sensor (4) to ” to ”, from front of proximity sensor (6) to rear of wing tube (7) as shown. 34. Re-tighten nuts (5) to secure proximity sensor (4). Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 26: Hydraulic Down Pressure
This machine is designed for continuous hydraulic flow to the wing fold cylinders during field operations. It is for use on tractors having CLOSED CENTER hydraulics only. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 27: Weight Package Assembly (Optional)
3/4 nuts. 47. Torque x 2 Gr. 8 bolts (19) to 375 ft lbs to be sure bolts do not work loose and cause damage to machine. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 28: Operating Instructions
Check VT1100 for worn or damaged parts. Repair or replace parts before going to the field. Check hydraulic hoses, fittings, and cylinders for leaks. Repair or replace before going to the field. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 29: Transport
9. Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Comply with all national, regional and local laws when traveling on public roads. 10. Remember that the implement may be wider than the towing vehicle. Allow safe clearance. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 30: Field Operation
Implement unfolded and aligned for first pass. Lower implement on to transport Travel with caution (page 25). Pull forward, lower VT1100 Turbo Max, and begin tilling for a short distance. Lights ON for transport Stop. Assess: ... -
Page 31: General Operation And In-Field Adjustments
You must have the tractor fold hydraulic lever in continuous downward flow or “FLOAT” position before the wings can flex over terrain in the raised or lower lift position. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 32: Fore/Aft Leveling
Index Operating Instructions Fore/Aft Leveling The VT1100 Turbo Max needs to run level front to rear and from side to side. Though pre-leveling was done, you may still need to change this slightly once you go to the field. Fore and Aft cylinder is on the same circuit as the gang angle. -
Page 33: Wing Adjustment
This will improve trash flow and increase the leveling capability. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 34: Depth
(6-8 mph) and set wing fold system to “FLOAT”. When operating gangs in the straight position, speed up (8-10 mph) and set the wing fold system to active hydraulic down pressure. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 35: Gauge Wheel Adjustment
21. If your machine is equipped with the optional hydraulic reels you can adjust the down pressure form the cab of the tractor by raising and lowering the reels using the hydraulics. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 36: Setting The Choppers
When adjusting this, be careful to maintain adequate clearance between sections in the field position as to not cause damage to the units. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 37: Operating Speeds
Fore/Aft - Machine must be level front to rear to ensure all blades are working at the same depth • Finish Reel Down Pressure - Start in Float position, increase to 200-300 PSI is pressure is desired • Operating Speeds - 6-10 MPH, depending on settings Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 38: Parking
7. Clean VT1100 of mud, dirt, excess oil and grease. 8. Grease exposed cylinder rods to prevent rust. 9. Use touch-up paint to cover scratches, chips and worn areas to prevent rust. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 39: Maintenance And Lubrication
By following and maintaining a routine service and lubrication program, your tillage equipment will give you many years of service. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 40: Lubrication
For machines stored outdoors or operating in extreme conditions bearings should be checked more often. All Turnbuckles andThreaded Adjustments Seasonally Overall Machine Maintenance; Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Lubricant Quantity: Coat thoroughly. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 41: Appendix
12.5Lx15 12 ply 12.5Lx15 12 ply Horsepower (PTO) 180-230 230-285 285-340 Kilowa 135-172 172-213 213-254 With a continued commitment to constantly improving our products, these specifications are subject to change without notice. Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 42: Tire Inflation Chart
-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 | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 43: Torque Values Chart
Gang Bolt Torque 1 3/4”-5 850 Foot-pounds (165 lbs on 5’ cheater). Rolling Harrow Spike Bolt 1 1/2”-6 650-750 Foot-pounds (175 lbs on 4’ cheater). Wheel Bolt Torque Values 5/8”-18 (170ft-lbs) 3/4”-16 (295ft-lbs) Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index... - Page 44 VT1100-20 - VT1100-30 Table of Contents Index Appendix Great Plains | 588-685M | 06/20/2023 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 45 ......10 National Pipe Thread ......38 orange reflector ......6 negative tongue weight ...... 14 unhitch ..........34 slow moving vehicle reflector ..5 Note, defined ........11 URLs, tires ..........38 Great Plains | 588-685M | 2023-06-20 Cover Table of Contents...
- Page 46 838-612C, decal ........8 838-613C, decal .........10 838-614C, red reflector ......5 838-615C, amber reflector ....5 848-271C, cutting of foot ......6 848-516C, decal ........6 848-844C, decal .........10 9.5L x 15" 8-Ply ........38 Great Plains | 588-685M | 2023-06-20 Cover Table of Contents...
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- Page 48 Table of Contents Index Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. Box 5060 Salina, KS 67402...
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