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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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Index
Operator Manual
VT1110-6.0M & VT1110-7.5M
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 2023-09-13
Index
Turbo Max
TP-69941
EN
588-689M
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- Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator Manual VT1110-6.0M & VT1110-7.5M 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-69941 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.
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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 VT1110-6.0M & VT1110-7.5M Table of Contents Index Great Plains | 588-689M | 2023-09-13 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 5: Safety Information
Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken, may result in moderate to severe damage to your machine, stretched or damaged. machine parts, or nearby property. Do not use safety chain for towing. Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... - Page 6 Use a safety cage if available. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel- handling equipment adequate for weight involved. Use Safety Lights and Devices Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 7 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. Practice Safe Maintenance Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 8: Safety Decals
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 848-271C DANGER CUTTING OF FOOT... - Page 9 To prevent serious injury or death: Do not stand between implement and moving tractor. Stop tractor engine and set park brake before installing pins. 838-600C Danger: Crushing Hazard On middle of hitch; TP-69353 1 total Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 10 Use wood or cardboard instead of hands. Keep all components in good repair. 838-094C Warning: High Pressure Fluid On rear of hitch; TP-69939 1 total 858-636C TP-69939 Hazard Group On rear of hitch; 1 total Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 11 DURING TRANSPORT TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM MACHINE HEIGHT AND SUPPORT WEIGHT OF MACHINE IN THE EVENT OF HYDRAULIC FAILURE. 838-613C Warning: Wings Could Fall On sides of lift links; TP-69939 2 total Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 12 844-064C 3.72 BAR 844-064C Warning: Tire Pressure/Torque On center frame near tires; TP-77140 2 total 844-407C 5.50 BAR 844-407C Warning: Tire Pressure/Torque On wing frame near tires; TP-77140 2 total Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 13: Introduction
Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction Great Plains’ Turbo Max is a pull-type unit designed for tilling and working soil. Every Turbo Max we build is designed and built with care using only quality materials. For the best user experience, read this manual and follow all instructions carefully. -
Page 14: Adjustments And Installation
Refold the machine slowly, then lock wings and close wing lock valve. Always place wing locks in locked position when moving from field to field. Put transport locks into place. You are now ready to go to the field. Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents... -
Page 15: Hitching Turbo Max To Tractor
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 | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 16: Electrical Hookup
Make sure tractor is shut down with accessory power off before making connections. Connect lighting connector and any options or after-market electronics to tractor outlets. NOTE: Make Electrical Connections Make connections prior to machine movement. Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 17: Hydraulic Hose Hookup
Adjustments and Installation Hydraulic Hose Hookup Color Hydraulic Function Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you hookup hoses to Black Lift (2 hoses) your tractor outlets. Hoses that go to the same remote valve are marked Green Fold (2 hoses) with the same color. -
Page 18: Wing Folding/Unfolding
16. 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 | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 19: 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. The lights must be connected to change the system using the switch. Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 20: Leveling
10. Run machine in field with wings unfolded and down pressure applied. If wings are not making contact or running too deep into the soil, make additional adjustments to turnbuckle. Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 21: First Time 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 | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 22: Gang Cylinders
20. Re-install pin (7) after adjustment is made. Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 23: Wing Folding Assist
23. It will also activate during unfold to extend the wing torque tubes during completion of the unfold cycle. 24. You may need to extend the lift hydraulics to level the wings with the rest of the machine during unfold. Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 24: Hydraulic Down Pressure
29. 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 | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 25: Wing Down Pressure
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 | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 26: Fore/Aft Leveling
This will improve trash flow and increase the leveling capability. Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 27: Double Finishing Reel
(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 | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 28: Setting The Rolling Harrow
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 - 7-9 MPH Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 29: Operating Instructions
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 | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 30: Final Checklist
CAUTION: Field Hazard Down pressure applied to wings while gangs are angled causes overly aggressive and uneven tilling of soil. Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 31: Depth Stop Adjustment
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 | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 32: Finish Reel
WARNING: Rough Terrain Hazard Be sure reels are installed with twisted bars oriented forward (7) as shown. Mounting in reverse (8) can damage reel in rocky soil. Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 33: Parking
If machine is stored outdoors over the winter months, it is a good idea to fold the machine then 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 | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 34: Maintenance And Lubrication
54 psi ManufacturerWeb site Transport/ (372 kPa) Firestonewww.firestoneag.com 15.0/55 - 17 EURO Wings Gleasonwww.gleasonwheel.com (3.72bar) Titanwww.titan-intl.com 105 psi Galaxywww.atgtire.com Gauge (723 kPa) 10.0/75 - 15 18Ply BKTwww.bkt-tire.com Wheel (7.1 bar) Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
Trace hydraulic plumbing to confirm proper routing. Replace hydraulic tips on lift hoses. Machine will not lift evenly: (Black Call your GP representative for cylinder diagnostics. Hand grips) Call your GP representative. Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... - Page 36 Entire machine runs to shallow (Black & Make sure depth stop valve is set to correct depth. Green Hand-grips) Increase gang angle to help penetrate the ground and increase depth. Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index...
- Page 37 Check the connections to the retract and light harness. If the connections are correct, check the function of the double and single solenoid valves. Wings not folding Reference Hydraulic layouts. Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index...
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Page 38: Appendix
Tire Size (Gauge Wheel) 10.0/75-15.3 18-Ply 10.0/75-15.3 18-Ply Horsepower (PTO) 180-230 230-285 Kilowatt 134-172 172-213 With a continued commitment to constantly improving our products, these specifications are subject to change without notice. Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 39: Hydraulic Connectors And Torque
16-22 12-16 -18 ORB w/jam nut 24-33 18-24 -18 ORB straight 37-53 27-39 -16 JIC 27-41 20-30 -16 ORB w/jam nut -16 ORB straight 37-58 27-43 Great Plains | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... -
Page 40: 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 | 588-689M | 9/13/23 Table of Contents Index... - Page 41 ............3 848-516C, decal ........5 serial number ........9 shutdown ..........3 headphones ..........1 Spanish ..........6 high pressure fluid ......13 Specifications and Capacities .... 34 high pressure fluids ......2 speed limit Great Plains | 588-689M | 2023-09-13 Cover Table of Contents...
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- Page 44 Table of Contents Index Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. 5060 Salina, KS 67402...
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