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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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Operator Manual
VT1100-35 & VT1100-40
Manufacturing, Inc.
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Printed 2023-08-29
Index
Turbo Max
TP-77216
EN
588-686M

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Index Operator Manual Turbo Max VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 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.

  • Page 2: Serial Number

    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.

  • Page 3: Category Iii

    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 VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Table of Contents Index Great Plains | 588-686M | 2023-08-29 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 5 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 | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 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 | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 7 Use a safety cage if available.  When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-handling equipment adequate for weight involved. Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 8: Safety Decal

     Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts.  Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when folding and raising Turbo Max. Make sure all persons are clear of working area. Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 9: Amber Reflector

    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;...

  • Page 10: Cutting Of Foot

    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 | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 11: Crushing Hazard

    Stay away from frame sections when they are being raised/lowered or are in the raised position. Keep others away. 818-046C Danger: Overhead Crushing Hazard Outside of center frame both sides; 43093 2 total Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 12: Tongue Rising

    On front of hitch; 1 total 838-611C WARNING CRUSHING HAZARD To prevent serious injury, stay clear of moving parts. 838-611C Warning: Crushing Hazard TP-69939 On front tube of each wing; 2 total Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 13: Wings Could Fall

    • Maximum inflation pressure of tires is 52psi. • Torque wheel bolts to 90ft-lb. 818-752C Warning: Tire Pressure/Torque On wing frame near tires; TP-77140 2 total - VT1100-35 4 total - VT1100-40 Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 14 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; 43093 2 total Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 15: Definitions

    Table of Contents Index Introduction Introduction Great Plains welcomes you to our growing family of new product owners. The VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Turbo Max has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper setup, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine.

  • Page 16: Model Number

    Model Number:__________________________ Serial Number: __________________________ Your Great Plains dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new machine. If you do not understand any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service received, please take the following actions.
  • Page 17 Make sure no one is valve. Always use the transport pins when moving from under the wings during the unfolding process. field to field. You are now ready to go to the field. Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 18: Category Iii

    7. Retract jack foot. Re-orient jack to storage position. 8. After hitching tractor to Turbo Max, store jack on storage stob (4) on Turbo Max tongue. Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 19 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 20: (88) Ppi-205H Cushion

    (2), remove them at this time. 5. Store the transport locks (1) in hole of the lift mechanism link (3).  Always use transport locks and wing fold pins when transporting. Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 21 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 | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 22 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 | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 23 Switch hydraulic to the float position. 20. If wings are running too high, increase hydraulic down pressure setting, too low, decrease down pressure setting. See “Hydraulic Down Pressure VT1100-35” on page 21. Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 24 (4) to   ” to ”, from front of proximity sensor (6) to rear of wing tube (7) as shown. 26. Re-tighten nuts (5) to secure proximity sensor (4). Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 25 “FLOAT” position. CAUTION: 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. 848-972C Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 26 Do not exceed 1000 psi. CAUTION: 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. 858-002C Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 27 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 | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 28: Pre-Start

    Check hydraulic hoses, fittings, and cylinders for leaks. Repair or replace before going to the field. Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 29 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 | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 30: Hydraulic System

    Sharp Field Turns  Travel with caution (page 25)  Raise VT1100 Turbo Max  Lights ON for transport  Make turn  Lower to field depth  Resume tilling Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 31 Wing Down Pressure • Fore and Aft Leveling • Finishing Reel Down Pressure • Operating speed All of these settings are important and changing one could affect others as they are intertwined. Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 32 This will tie the residue hydraulic down pressure. to the surface and enhance the breakdown of the residue. Also in very hard ground, the angled gangs will allow the unit to penetrate better. Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 33 (deeper) in the rear than in the front.  If possible have someone observe the machine during the initial operation for levelness - both front to rear and center to wings. Adjust each as needed. Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 34 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 | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 35 (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 | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 36 25. 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 | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 37 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 | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 38 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 | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 39: Negative Tongue Weight

    7. Clean Turbo Max 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 | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 40: High Pressure Fluid

    By following and maintaining a routine service and lubrication program, your tillage equipment will give you many years of service. Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 41: Gang Angle

    15. Remove bolt (1) from either end of gauge link (2) and turn threaded end (3) until indicator (4) reads 0 degrees. 16. Re-install bolt (1) to secure gauge link. Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 42 1 zerk on each hub; 10-12 total Type of Lubrication: Grease Quantity: Sparingly. Do Not Over Grease, may cause damage to seal. Repack wheel bearings annually or every 2500 acres. Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 43: Transport

    Center 35 (503 kPa) Firestone www.firestoneag.com Gleason www.gleasonwheel.com Transport/ 130 psi Titan www.titan-intl.com 445/45Rx19.5 Center 40 (503 kPa) Galaxy www.atgtire.com www.bkt-tire.com Transport/ 52 psi 12.5L x 15” 12-Ply Wings (359 kPa) Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 44 -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 | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 45: Torque Values

    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 | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 46 VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Table of Contents Index Appendix Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 47 VT1100-35 & VT1100-40 Table of Contents Index Appendix Great Plains | 588-686M | 08/29/2023 Table of Contents Index...

  • Page 48: Table Of Contents

    ........9 Warning pin, hitch ..........25 danger Crushing Hazard ......8 PPI-203VR, block ....... 16 electrocution ......7 Wings Could Fall ......9 PPI-205H, cushion ......16 tongue rising ........8 WARNING, defined ......1 Great Plains | 588-686M | 2023-08-29 Cover Table of Contents...
  • Page 49 838-614C, red reflector ......6 838-615C, amber reflector ....5 844-259C, decal .........10 848-271C, cutting of foot ......6 848-516C, decal ........7 858-824C, decal .........10 890-798C, clevis .........16 9.5L x 15" 8-Ply ........39 Great Plains | 588-686M | 2023-08-29 Cover Table of Contents...
  • Page 50 Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index...
  • Page 51 Table of Contents Index Great Plains, Mfg. 1525 E. North St. P.O. 5060 Salina, KS 67402...

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