Summary of Contents for GREAT PLAINS VT1100-35 Turbo Max
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Table of Contents Index Pre-Delivery Manual VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo 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-77216 Illustrations may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
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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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Read and understand the “Safety Decals” section of the Operators Manual. Read all instructions noted on the decals. Keep decals clean. Replace damaged, faded and illegible decals. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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Lower implement, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove the key. Secure Turbo Max using blocks and supports provided. Detach and store Turbo Max in an area where children normally do not play. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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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 | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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Have at least two people on hand while assembling. Make sure area is level and free of obstructions (preferably an open concrete area). Have all major components Have all fasteners and pins shipped with machine. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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An orientation rose in some line art illustrations shows the directions of: Up, Back, Left, Down, Front, Right. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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See “Assembly” on page 8 to install components needed to pull off side of trailer. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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16. Locate and identify all components before assembling. Further Assistance Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. wants you to be satisfied with your new Turbo Max. If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are otherwise dissatisfies...
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2 Gr. 8 hex bolts (7), lock washers and nuts. 22. Bolts may be tightened to specs, See “Torque Values Chart” on page 39 and cotter pins bent. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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28. Be sure hoses are routed as shown in, See “Valve Brackets & Hoses” on page 10. Bolts may be tightened to specs, Bolts may be tightened to specs, See “Torque Values Chart” on page 39. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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See “Appendix - Reference Information” on page 39 for proper mounting instructions. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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ID” on page 40. Now the gang system may be purged of air, See “Purging Hydraulic System” on page 22. 35. Bolts may be tightened to specs, See “Torque Values Chart” on page 39 and all cotter pins may be bent. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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ID” on page 40. Now the gang system may be purged of air, See “Purging Hydraulic System” on page 22. 42. Bolt may be tightened to specs, See “Torque Values Chart” on page 39 and all cotter pins may be bent. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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ID” on page 40. Now the gang system may be purged of air, See “Purging Hydraulic System” on page 22. 49. Bolt may be tightened to specs, See “Torque Values Chart” on page 39 and all cotter pins may be bent. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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The hoses will need to be attached to the bulk head fittings on the center brace bar. Before adhering the decal to the level gauge bracket, be sure to retract the cylinder all the way, position A lines up with the red indicator. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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59. Do not hook up rod end of fold cylinder until system is purged of air. See “Purging Hydraulic System” on page 22. 60. Bolt may be tightened to specs, See “Torque Values Chart” on page 39. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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67. Fasten hoses to wings with bolts and clamps (provided). Attach hose wraps on hoses to prevent hoses from dragging or getting pinched. 68. Also see Hydraulic Layouts in “Appendix Section” for all hose routing. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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Hydraulic Hose Hookup 71. Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you hookup hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses that go to the High...
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76. Now the rod end of fold cylinders (5) may be hooked up to wing with the 1 x 3 usable pin (6), 1.5 x 1.0 x.075 machine washer and x 2 cotter pin. Bend cotter pin over to secure. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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Adjust link to 16 before attaching to the gauge bracket and the gang bar. 81. Bolt may be tightened to specs, See “Torque Values Chart” on page 39. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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86. Install the LH (9) and RH (8) light brackets to the center drag frame (6) with the u-bolts (7), lock washers and nuts. 87. Tighten all bolts to specs, See “Torque Values Chart” on page 39. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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90. On the HT1100-35 the pigtail will also attach to the fold assist harness (5) and the fold assist harness will plug into the bypass valve (6). Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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94. Route the rest of fold assist harness (6) as shown back to front tube of center frame and attach plugs to the proximity sensor (4) leads. 95. Be sure and get all wiring harnesses fastened up securely with hose wraps or clamps (if routed close to hydraulic hoses) or use cable ties. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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”, from front of proximity sensor (3) to rear of wing sure wing safety lock pins are installed. tube (4) as shown. 97. Re-tighten nuts (2) to secure proximity sensor (1). Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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100.Install one, 848-972C bypass valve operating instruction decal (3) on front of truss (left side) (4). 101.Install one, model number decals (5) on front of brace bar (one each side). Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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(2) to the rear face of the rear tube of the center frame (3). Refer to Rolling Harrow Layouts starting on page 64 for mounting location. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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Re-installation instructions are to place left ball joint brackets (6) in proper location from layout drawing and torque u-bolts to 150 ft-lb. Leave right ball joint bracket (7) loose, as it may need move a little while you bolt up the left rolling harrow bracket (3). Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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Please note the direction of travel, if chopper reels are not installed with the indication arrows pointing forward damage may occur. Please see layouts for dimensions and placement, and Part Manual for a complete list of parts. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Assembly Arrows on Chopper Wheel Arrows on Chopper Wheel indicate direction of rotation. indicate direction of rotation. Travel Travel Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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The assembly instructions are the same for the Single Round Tube Reel option. See “VT1100-35 Single Reel Hydraulic Layout” starting on page 56 for hose routing or the parts manual for complete part breakdown. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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The assembly instructions are the same for the Double Round Tube Reel option. Please see layouts for dimensions and placement, and Part Manual for a complete list of parts. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents...
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2 Gr. 8 bolts (1), secure with lock washers and nuts. 132.Torque x 2 Gr. 8 bolts (1) to 375 ft-lbs to be sure bolts do not work loose and cause damage to machine. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-35 Hydraulic Fold Layout TP-69705 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-40 Hydraulic Fold Layout TP-69706 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-40 Hydraulic Fold Layout TP-69707 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-35 Hydraulic Lift Layout TP-69701 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-35 Hydraulic Lift Layout TP-69702 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-40 Hydraulic Lift Layout TP-69703 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-40 Hydraulic Lift Layout TP-69704 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-35 Hydraulic Gang Layout TP-69708 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-35 Hydraulic Gang Layout TP-69709 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-40 Hydraulic Gang Layout TP-69710 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-40 Hydraulic Gang Layout TP-69711 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-35 Double Reel Hydraulic Layout TP-69712 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-35 Double Reel Hydraulic Layout TP-69713 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-40 Double Reel Hydraulic Layout TP-69714 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-40 Double Reel Hydraulic Layout TP-69715 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-35 Single Reel Hydraulic Layout TP-69728 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-35 Single Reel Hydraulic Layout TP-69729 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-40 Single Reel Hydraulic Layout TP-69730 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-40 Single Reel Hydraulic Layout TP-69731 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-35 Machine Layout TP-77219 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-35 Machine Layout TP-77220 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-40 Machine Layout TP-77221 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-40 Machine Layout TP-77222 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-35 Double Reel/Rolling Harrow Layout TP-69716 Round Bar Double Reel Arm & Reel Assembly Locations will be the same as shown on each model layout. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-35 Double Reel/Rolling Harrow Layout TP-69717 Round Bar Double Reel Arm & Reel Assembly Locations will be the same as shown on each model layout. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-40 Double Reel/Rolling Harrow Layout TP-69718 Round Bar Double Reel Arm & Reel Assembly Locations will be the same as shown on each model layout. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-40 Double Reel/Rolling Harrow Layout TP-69719 Round Bar Double Reel Arm & Reel Assembly Locations will be the same as shown on each model layout. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-35 Chopper/Single Reel Layout TP-77226 Flat Bar Single Reel Arm & Reel Assembly Locations will be the same as shown on each model layout. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-35 Chopper/Single Reel Layout TP-77227 Flat Bar Single Reel Arm & Reel Assembly Locations will be the same as shown on each model layout. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-40 Chopper/Single Reel Layout TP-69726 Flat Bar Single Reel Arm & Reel Assembly Locations will be the same as shown on each model layout. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1100-40 Chopper/Single Reel Layout TP-69727 Flat Bar Single Reel Arm & Reel Assembly Locations will be the same as shown on each model layout. Great Plains | 588-686Q | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
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......2 IMPORTANT!, defined ......5 purging inflation ..........40 fold system ........22 lift system ........22 JIC ............40 Joint Industry Conference ....40 riders ............ 2 J514 ............40 right-hand, defined ....... 5 Great Plains | 588-686Q | 2023-08-29 Cover Table of Contents...
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