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Table of Contents Index Pre-Delivery Manual VT1110-20 - VT1110-25 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-69605 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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Be prepared if a fire starts Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire department near phone. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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 | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 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 | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
Description of Unit The VT1110-20 - VT1110-25 Turbo Max is a three section “hybrid” tillage tool. Working width ranges from 20 to 25 feet. The implement is designed to cut and size...
An orientation rose in some line art illustrations shows the directions of: Up, Back, Left, Down, Front, Right. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
VT1110-20 - VT1110-25 Table of Contents Index Introduction Shipping • Models VT1110-20 - VT1110-25 center frames will be shipped partially pre-assembled. The Turbo Max wings will be shipped un-attached and stacked together. • The attachment frames (if equipped) will be stacked on pallets and banded together.
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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 with the product please contact: Great Plains Service Department 1525 E.
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19. You may install the center fold bracket (8) now using hex bolts (5), lock washers and nuts to secure to the center frame. 20. Bolts may be tightened to specs, See “Torque Values Chart” on page 37. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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2 Gr. 8 hex bolts (7), lock washers and nuts. 24. Bolts may be tightened to specs, See “Torque Values Chart” on page 37 and cotter pins bent. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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If your machine is equipped with weight packs be sure they are installed before the level bar and the torque tube. Only 1 set (2 stacks) of weights are available on models VT1110-20 - VT1110-25. 25. Lower the torque tube (1) onto the center frame using an appropriate hoist or forklift.
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37. Be sure hoses are routed as shown in, See “Valve Brackets & Hoses” on page 12. Bolts may be tightened to specs, Bolts may be tightened to specs, See “Torque Values Chart” on page 37. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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See “Appendix - Reference Information” on page 37 for proper mounting instructions. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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45. Secure hydraulic cylinder (20) to front gang bar using clevis pin (16), cotter pin (2), and washer (15) and then to the gang cylinder mount (21) using clevis pin (2), cotter pin (2) and washer (15). Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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Do not attach the fold cylinder to the wing frame, the hydraulic system will need to be purged of air before trying to fold the wings. If the hydraulic system is not purged of air before the wings are folded they could fall and cause serious injury! 69869 Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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See “Purging Hydraulic System” on page 25. 55. Bolt may be tightened to specs, See “Torque Values Chart” on page 37 and all cotter pins may be bent. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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5. Bolt may be tightened to specs, See “Torque Values Chart” on page 37. 183/4 There are 2 tabs on the gang bar. BE SURE to install the link on the outside face of the outside tab. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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(12) and 1” top lock nut. 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 | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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16. Do not hook up rod end of fold cylinder (7) until system is purged of air. See “Purging Hydraulic System” on page 25. 17. Bolt may be tightened to specs, See “Torque Values Chart” on page 37. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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24. Fasten hoses to wings with bolts and clamps (provided). Attach hose wraps on hoses to prevent hoses from dragging or getting pinched. 25. Also see Hydraulic Layouts in “Appendix Section” for all hose routing. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
Hydraulic Hose Hookup 28. Great Plains hydraulic hoses are color coded to help you hookup hoses to your tractor outlets. Hoses that High Pressure Fluid Hazard: go to the same remote valve are marked with the Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines.
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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 | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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37. Attach gauge link (7) to ear on front of center frame gang bar and gauge bracket assembly (5), secure with hex bolts (8) and top lock nuts. 38. Bolt may be tightened to specs, See “Torque Values Chart” on page 37. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
45. Install the LH (9) and RH (10) light brackets to center drag frame (11) with the u-bolts (12), lock washers and nuts. 46. Tighten all bolts to specs, See “Torque Values Chart” on page 37. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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(4) that will be mounted on the bulkhead bracket on the front of the brace bar. 49. On the VT1110-20 & 25 the pigtail will also attach to the fold assist harness (5) and the fold assist harness will plug into the bypass valve (6).
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52. Install one, 848-972C bypass valve operating instruction decal (3) on front of truss (left side) (4). 53. Install two, model number decals (5) on front of brace bar (one each side). Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents...
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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 | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 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 | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents...
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VT1110-20 - VT1110-25 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 | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
The top ports of the double tee block will be routed to the rod end of the hydraulic cylinders. For complete hose routing starting with “VT1110-20 Rolling Harrow/Double Reel Layout” on page 48 66. Hook the hydraulic hoses to the cylinders, rod to rod, and base to base.
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washers and nuts. 76. 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 | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1110-20 - VT1110-25 Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information Hydraulic Lift Layout TP-69641 Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1110-20 - VT1110-25 Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1110-20 & 25 Hydraulic Fold Layout TP-69636 Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
VT1110-20 - VT1110-25 Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1110-20 & 25 Hydraulic Gang Angle Layout TP-69642 Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1110-20 - VT1110-25 Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1110-20 & 25 Reel Hydraulic Layout TP-69644 Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
VT1110-20 - VT1110-25 Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1110-20 Machine Layout TP-77338 Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1110-20 - VT1110-25 Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1110-20 Machine Layout TP-77339 Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1110-20 - VT1110-25 Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1110-25 Machine Layout TP-77340 Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1110-20 - VT1110-25 Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1110-25 Machine Layout TP-77341 Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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VT1110-20 - VT1110-25 Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1110-20 Rolling Harrow/Double Reel Layout Round Bar Double Reel Arm & Reel Assembly TP-77315 Locations will be the same as shown on each model layout. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024...
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VT1110-20 - VT1110-25 Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1110-20 Rolling Harrow/Double Reel Layout Round Bar Double Reel Arm & Reel Assembly TP-77316 Locations will be the same as shown on each model layout. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024...
Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1110-25 Rolling Harrow/Double Reel Layout TP-77335 Round Bar Double Reel Arm & Reel Assembly Locations will be the same as shown on each model layout. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1110-25 Rolling Harrow/Double Reel Layout TP-77336 Round Bar Double Reel Arm & Reel Assembly Locations will be the same as shown on each model layout. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1110-20 Chopper/Single Reel Layout TP-77363 Flat Bar Reel Arm & Reel Assembly Locations will be the same as shown on each model layout. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1110-20 Chopper/Single Reel Layout TP-77364 Flat Bar Reel Arm & Reel Assembly Locations will be the same as shown on each model layout. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1110-25 Chopper/Single Reel Layout TP-77365 Flat Bar Reel Arm & Reel Assembly Locations will be the same as shown on each model layout. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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Table of Contents Index Appendix - Reference Information VT1110-25 Chopper/Single Reel Layout TP-77366 Flat Bar Reel Arm & Reel Assembly Locations will be the same as shown on each model layout. Great Plains | 588-619Q | 03/13/2024 Table of Contents Index...
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