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Printed 2018-08-15

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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Operator Manual

LC25/40

25 and 40 Foot Lister / Cultivator

Read the operator 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 alternate spacings and/or optional equipment not
supplied with standard unit.

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Page 1: ...TIONS Operator Manual LC25 40 25 and 40 Foot Lister Cultivator Read the operator 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 alternate spacings and or optional equipment not supplied with standard unit 34855 ...

Page 2: ...ered the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine weight and measurements with the option s weight and measurements Dealer Contact Information Model Number Serial Number Machine Height Machine Length Machine Width Machine Weight Year of Construction Delivery Date First Operation Accessories Name Street City State Telephone Email Deale...

Page 3: ... Owner Assistance 10 Further Assistance 10 Preparation and Setup 11 Post Delivery Seasonal Setup 11 Pre Planting Setup 11 Hitching Tractor to Implement 12 Check Change Hitch Configuration 2013 12 Check Change Hitch Configuration 2014 13 Hitch Tractor LC40 only 14 Hydraulic Hose Hookup 14 Electrical Hookup LC25 40 15 Raise Parking Stands 15 Leveling the Implement 16 Center Frame L R Leveling LC25 4...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index ...

Page 5: ...guarded WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practic...

Page 6: ... turn signals whenever driving on public roads Use lights and devices provided with implement Keep Riders Off Machinery Riders obstruct the operator s view Riders could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine Never allow children to operate equipment Keep all bystanders away from machine during operation Transport Machinery Safely Maximum transport speed for implement is 20 mph 32 ...

Page 7: ...r implement put tractor in park turn off engine and remove the key Secure implement using blocks and supports provided Detach and store implement in an area where children normally do not play Practice Safe Maintenance Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment Refer to this manual for additional information Work in a clean dry area Lower the implement put tractor in par...

Page 8: ...ding and raising implement Make sure all persons are clear of working area Safety Decals Safety Reflectors and Decals Your implement comes equipped with all lights safety reflectors and decals in place They were designed to help you safely operate your implement Read and follow decal directions Keep lights in operating condition Keep all safety decals clean and legible Replace all damaged or missi...

Page 9: ...ket at each outboard end one rear of wing tool bars one each outboard end 4 total 838 266C Red Reflectors LC25 S N C1011X On rear face of four reflector brackets mounted on lighting brackets outboard of daytime reflectors 4 total 838 266C Red Reflectors LC40 S N C1166Q On rear face of four reflector brackets mounted on lighting brackets outboard of daytime reflectors 4 total 34856 68395A 68393A ...

Page 10: ...face of light bracket mount tube inboard of red reflectors 2 total 838 267C Daytime Reflectors LC25 S N C1011X On rear face of four reflector brackets mounted on lighting brackets inboard of red reflectors 4 total 838 267C Daytime Reflectors LC40 S N C1166Q On rear face of four reflector brackets mounted on lighting brackets inboard of red reflectors 4 total 34856 68395A 68393A ...

Page 11: ...sections of light bracket mount tubes on front face of wing tool bars at outboard ends 4 total 838 265C Amber Reflectors LC25 S N C1011X On front and outboard sides of four reflector brackets mounted on outboard lighting brackets 4 total 838 265C Amber Reflectors LC40 S N C1166Q On front and outboard sides of four reflector brackets mounted on outboard lighting brackets 4 total 34855 68395A 68393A...

Page 12: ...on English readers to seek translation On front face of hitch tube just left of center 1 total 818 590C Danger Hitch Crush On front face of hitch tube each end 2 total 838 599C Danger Electrocution On front face of center frame tie tube left of center 1 total 34855 848 512C WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov 34855 34855 ...

Page 13: ...h On front face of center frame outer pivot plates 2 total 818 188C Warning Speed On front face of wing flex base lug 1 total 34855 858 097C To prevent serious injury or death Never unhitch from a folded implement Always unfold and lower parking stands before unhitching from tractor TIP OVER CRUSHING HAZARD DANGER 34855 34855 818 188C Rev C Do Not exceed 20 mph maximum transport speed Loss of vehi...

Page 14: ...e just left of center 1 total 34855 34855 34855 WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov Read Owner s Manual before using machine Stand clear when folding and unfolding markers Stand clear when raising and lowering machine Keep all safety shields and devices in place Keep hands feet and clothing away from Never ride on machine Always lower or properly support machine Escaping hy...

Page 15: ...intenance Read this manual and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation The information in this manual is current at printing Some parts may change to assure top performance Definitions The following terms are used throughout this manual Right hand and left hand as used in this manual are determined by facing the direction the machine will travel while in use unless o...

Page 16: ...____________ Serial Number __________________________ Further Assistance Great Plains Manufacturing Inc and your Great Plains dealer want you to be satisfied with your new implement If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are otherwise dissatisfied please take the following actions first 1 Discuss the matter with your dealership service manager Make sure they are aware o...

Page 17: ...these items before continuing to the routine setup items Bleed hydraulic fold system page 39 Wing leveling and alignment page 18 De grease exposed cylinder rods if so protected at last storage Pre Planting Setup Complete this checklist before routine setup Read and understand Important Safety Information starting on page 1 Check that all working parts are moving freely bolts are tight and cotter p...

Page 18: ...r of the lower hitch pins 3 Also remove four sets 803 027C NUT HEX 3 4 10 PLT 804 023C WASHER LOCK SPRING 3 4 PLT 802 086C HHCS 3 4 10X2 3 4 GR5 591 031H CAT 3 WIDE BUSHING WELDMENT The bushings are required to reduce the hole sizes at the lower forward pin holes 4 Remove the Category 4 arm pins from the forward holes of the lower hitch plates Store them in the rear holes of the plates 5 Mount the...

Page 19: ...1 031H CAT 3 WIDE BUSHING WELDMENT to the inside face of the inside plates of the bottom front 2 point holes Relocate 591 057H CAT 3 HITCH PIN SUPPORT SPACER to the inside face of the outside plates of the bottom front 2 point holes Secure each with 2 bolts Relocate 805 518C PIN HTCH 1 44X8 88 USBL to the bottom front 2 point holes Store the removed parts in the lower rear holes For Category 3W re...

Page 20: ...aulic systems Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible Use paper or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for leaks Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin causing serious injury If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin or eyes seek immediate medical assistance from a physician familiar with this type of injury Within a few hours gangre...

Page 21: ...er For future reference list any optional connectors on this checklist Lighting connector standard __________________________ __________________________ Raise Parking Stands Refer to Figure 8 1 Use the tractor 3 point hitch to raise the implement just enough to relieve weight on the parking stands 2 Remove pin securing the stand 3 Raise the stand using the welded loop 4 Re insert the pin in throug...

Page 22: ...ling LC40 only Refer to Figure 10 4 Check wing for level at the top of the tool bar Refer to Figure 11 To adjust wing level 5 Loosen the jam nut at the upper link arm adjuster 6 Remove and save the fasteners securing the clip lock 7 Rotate the adjust nut until the wing is level 8 Reinstall the clip lock Secure the jam nut Front to Back Leveling LC25 40 See Front to Back Leveling on page 27 This ad...

Page 23: ...d in upper holes of the wing weldments Machine Damage Risk These pins MUST NOT be in the lower lock holes during fold or unfold or machine damage may result Move the pins to the storage holes for folding operations If never used remove them from the implement entirely The combination of lister shovel cultivator deflector angles wing weight and hydraulic lock up Neutral normally suffices to keep th...

Page 24: ...a circuit to ground and can result in serious injury or death At higher voltages shock can occur without direct contact Crushing Hazard Bystanders could be crushed between the folding implement wings and the implement center frame or caught in the folding mechanism To avoid serious injury or death keep all bystanders well away during implement operation 1 Hitch tractor page 14 2 Move to level grou...

Page 25: ...the unfold operation 8 Wait for both wings to reach the fully unfolded position Set tractor remote s to Neutral to lock at unfolded 2014 Independent Fold LC40 models manufactured in 2014 or later have independent left and right fold circuits In the field one wing may be partially or completely folded to clear obstacles or perform point row operations Tipping Hazard Never unhitch park or store a pa...

Page 26: ...o not exceed 20 mph 32 km h when driving straight Do not exceed 13 mph 21 km h in turns The weight of the implement can cause under steer and the height of the implement is a tipping hazard Transport Checklist Before transporting the implement check the following items Transport only with a tractor of proper size and adequate ballast See Specifications and Capacities LC40 on page 46 Hitch implemen...

Page 27: ...hovel depth details on page 30 3 Adjust the height of the tractor 3 point hitch so that the row unit arms are parallel to the ground with the lister shovel at the desired soil depth 4 Adjust the furrower discs for the desired bed profile details on page 32 5 Individual rows in tire tracks may require spring adjustment Configure Cultivator Rows Refer to Figure 17 1 Adjust cultivator height page 35 ...

Page 28: ...dequate transport clearance Set lift circuit to Neutral Travel with caution page 22 Field Start wings folding LC40 only Check that wing lock pins are not in lock position page 19 Unfold the implement page 21 Lock wings if field work requires it page 19 Set up row tools page 26 Check levels page 18 and page 27 Position rows inside field edge Lower tool bar to preset height Pull forward Field Turns ...

Page 29: ...e with cotter Repeat for the other wing 6 Start the tractor Lower the 3 point hitch until the implement is supported by stands and row units 7 Disconnect the hitch arms and link Storage Store the lister cultivator where children do not play If possible store the implement inside for longer life 1 Thoroughly clean implement 2 Park the implement at the storage location as per Parking above 3 Lubrica...

Page 30: ... implement functions from greatest to least effect they are Lister Shovel or Cultivator Height Coulter Depth Implement Tool Bar Height hitch set and Row Unit Down Force Adjustment Page The Adjustment Affects Hitching Tractor to Implement 14 Check Change Hitch Configuration 2013 LC40 only 14 Safe and stable implement operation Frame Adjustments Center Frame L R Leveling LC25 40 18 Consistent result...

Page 31: ...tment on level ground in field conditions Refer to Figure 19 1 Adjust the row unit components summary on page 28 for desired tool running depth relative to ground level 2 Adjust the tractor three point hitch height so that the row unit parallel arms are parallel to the ground 3 Adjust the tractor upper link until the top of the tool bar is level 4 Re check all settings and adjustments Set a lower ...

Page 32: ...placed and checked periodically See Coulter Scraper Adjustment LC25 40 on page 31 4 Barring Off Disc Height option This adjustment sets the vertical depth of cultivation at the bed shoulders See Barring Off Disc Height on page 32 5 Barring Off Disc Width option This adjustment sets the horizontal width of cultivation at the bed shoulders See Barring Off Width on page 32 6 Lister Height Option 10 o...

Page 33: ... head top of washer 2 Determine the current row force from the table above Select the new down force desired 3 Loosen the jam nut at the cast plug 4 Turn the bolt head to obtain the new reveal value Make the same adjustment to both springs Down Force Bolt Reveal Pounds kg Inches mm 350 160 3 50a a Factory setting 89 390 175 3 25 83 450 205 3 00 76 490 220 2 75 70 540 245 2 50 64 Equipment Damage R...

Page 34: ...ulter tire arm adjustment plates have two pivot holes providing an additional range of adjustment To adjust coulter tire height 1 Raise the implement Coulter tire adjustment can be made with the implement lowered but requires more effort Release the crank from storage 2 At a row note the current setting on the scale Each 1 2 number graduation represents approximately 1 inch 2 5 cm of vertical coul...

Page 35: ...ted for clarity 1 At each row check the gaps both sides between the lower edges of the scrapers and the coulter depth band The factory setting is 3 32 inch 0 9 inch 2 4 mm To adjust the scraper 2 Loosen the nuts at the slots 3 Slide the scraper down until the correct gap is achieved Keep it centered on the coulter blade Tighten the nuts If the scraper reaches the end of its slots and the gap is la...

Page 36: ...djust 1 Raise the implement slightly 2 Remove the hairpin cotter and each bent pin 3 Slide the disc mounting tubes in or out 4 Re secure with bent pin and cotter Equipment Damage Risks Always have at least two of the holes of the disc mounting tube inside the attachment mounting tube or tube damage may result Refer to Figure 25 If a cap is present do not mount a barring off tube in that receiver t...

Page 37: ...e lister shovel fully raised To adjust the shovel height 1 Loosen the nuts on the lower shear bolts and the lock nut on the top pivot bolt Slide the mounting bar up or down Tighten the nuts to snug If a lower shear bolt is ever failed by a field obstruction replace it with an identical 802 720C HHCS 7 16 14X3 1 2 GR5 PLT Do not use a higher grade bolt or equipment damage may result Using a lower g...

Page 38: ... low mounting bolts in upper holes of anchor weldment and channels disc mounts centered on each other If it is necessary to change the furrower height first see if the channel mount adjustment suffices Loosen both nuts on one disc side Slide the mount up or down on the channel Re tighten To adjust up to 1 2 inch 2 5 cm lower dismount the anchor weldment and invert it notches down If it is necessar...

Page 39: ...lt is ever failed by a field obstruction replace it with an identical 802 720C HHCS 7 16 14X3 1 2 GR5 PLT Do not use a higher grade bolt or equipment damage may result Using a lower grade bolt may result in nuisance shears Cultivator Pitch Angle The upper cultivator mounting bolt passes through a slot in the shank allowing some pitch angle adjustment The factory setting is maximum nose up Loosen b...

Page 40: ... The edges of the cultivator deflector blades may be sharp Refer to Figure 31 Inward Outward Adjustments For different row spacings loosen the two bolts that clamp the tubes to adjust the shields inward outward Forward Rear Adjustments To move shields forward or backward loosen U bolts on clamp bar and slide shields Vertical Adjustments To adjust the shields vertically there are three holes approx...

Page 41: ...d build up on coulter Damaged or mis adjusted scraper Adjust or replace scraper page 31 Conditions too wet Wait for drier conditions Rows running too deep Bulldozing Lister shovel or cultivator set too deep Raise tool Check tool angle Coulters set too deep Adjust coulter shallower page 30 Lister plugging with trash Lister too close to coulter Install lister body extension Too much dirt blow back o...

Page 42: ...necting hydraulic lines Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible Use paper or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for leaks Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin causing serious injury If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin or eyes seek immedi...

Page 43: ...to rod end of fold cylinders until oil appears at loosened hose fitting Tighten fitting and completely retract fold cylinders 5 With cylinders completely retracted loosen base end hose fittings at JIC connection 6 Slowly supply oil to base end of fold cylinders until oil appears at loosened hose fitting Tighten base end hose fitting and cycle fold cylinders in and out several times 7 Re pin cylind...

Page 44: ... total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until Grease emerges Cultivator Shields LC25 40 Four grease fittings each row 52 or 68 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until Grease emerges 50 Multi purpose spray lubricant Multi purpose grease lubricant Multi purpose oil lubricant Intervals operating hours at which service is required Inspection 34208 20 34892 20 ...

Page 45: ... row 0 13 or 17 total See page 31 for alignment specifications Cylinder Base Pins LC40 only One each wing 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until Grease emerges Wing Flex Link Bottom Pivots LC40 only One grease fitting each wing 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until Grease emerges 50 34879 50 34888 50 34890 ...

Page 46: ...2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until Grease emerges Wing Lower Link Arm Outer Pivots LC40 only One grease fitting each wing 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until Grease emerges Wing Upper Link Arm Inner Pivots LC40 only One grease fitting each wing 2 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until Grease emerges 50 34888 50 34887 50 34887 ...

Page 47: ...ges Coulter Tire Jackscrew and Upper Pivot LC25 40 One grease fitting each row 13 or 17 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until Grease emerges Coulter Tire Pivots LC25 40 One grease fitting each row 13 or 17 total Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until Grease emerges Coulter hubs standard Furrower disc hubs option and Barring off disc hubs option are permanently lubricated 50 34889 Seas...

Page 48: ...cs These discs cultivate and shape bed shoulders They are intended for use only with Option 30 40 50 or 60 cultivator rows Order one per row 13 or 17 total See Barring Off Adjustments LC25 40 on page 32 Row Type Option Lister Standard Length 10 Lister Extended Length 20 Cultivator Extended Length 30 Cultivator Standard Length 40 Cultivator Ext Length w Tire 50 Cultivator Std Length w Tire 60 Descr...

Page 49: ... Options 45 2018 08 15 Table of Contents Index 591 049M Shields Shields protect plants by throwing off extra dirt while cultivating See Shield Adjustments LC25 40 on page 36 Description Option Kit Cultivator Shield Assembly 591 075A ...

Page 50: ...es 7 92 m 24 feet 8 inches 7 52 m 24 feet 8 inches 7 52 m 26 feet 0 inches 7 92 m Working Length Maximum 55 5 to 90 5 inches 141 0 to 229 9 cm Working Height 6 feet 2 inches 188 0 cm Transport Height 14 feet 8 inches 4 47 m with 8 inches 20 cm coulter clearance in transport Minimum Tractor Rating 250 hp 125 kW 320 hp 140 kW Hitch 3 Point Category III Wide or IV N or W Tool Bar 7 x 7 x 1 2 inches 1...

Page 51: ...ith 8 inch ground clearance Minimum Tractor Required 170 hp 125 kW Hitch 3 Point Category III Wide or IV N or W Toolbar 7 x 7 x 3 8 inch 18 x 18 x 1cm Weight Range 5750 7050 pounds 2608 3198 kg 6000 7300 pounds 2722 3583 kg Row Unit Down Pressure 350 to 540 pounds 159 to 245 kg Row Travel Up Down 4 inches up 2 3 4 inches down 10 cm 7 cm Coulter Depth 4 0 1 2 inch 10 2 13 mm Tire Inflation Chart Ti...

Page 52: ...tents Index Appendix A Reference Information 48 Dimensions Field LC25 36428 NARROW 30 70cm 75cm Field Width 21 feet 3 inches 6 5 m Field Height 5 feet 4 5 inches 1 6 m Field Length 55 5 to 90 5 in 141 to 229 9 cm WIDE 36 38 40 1M Field Width 27 feet 11 inches 8 5 m ...

Page 53: ...ndex Appendix A Reference Information 49 2018 08 15 Table of Contents Index 591 049M Dimensions Field LC40 34857 Field Width 41 feet 0 inches 12 5 m Field Height 6 feet 2 inches 188 cm Field Length 55 5 to 90 5 in 141 to 229 9 cm ...

Page 54: ... Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 50 Dimensions Transport LC40 34860 Transport Width 24 feet 8 inches or 26 feet 0 inches 7 92 m or 8 13 m Transport Height 13 feet 4 inches 4 06 m at zero clearance Transport Length 55 5 to 90 5 in 141 to 229 9 cm ...

Page 55: ...LC25 40 Table of Contents Index Appendix A Reference Information 51 2018 08 15 Table of Contents Index 591 049M Hydraulic Diagram LC40 34909 ...

Page 56: ...875 1230 M24 X 2 525 830 1150 1 12 370 955 1350 M30 X 3 5 960 1510 2100 11 8 7 480 1080 1750 M30 X 2 1060 1680 2320 11 8 12 540 1210 1960 M36 X 3 5 1730 2650 3660 11 4 7 680 1520 2460 M36 X 2 1880 2960 4100 11 4 12 750 1680 2730 13 8 6 890 1990 3230 a in tpi nominal thread diameter in inches threads per inch 13 8 12 1010 2270 3680 b N m newton meters 11 2 6 1180 2640 4290 11 2 12 1330 2970 4820 c ...

Page 57: ...per hour Soils containing rocks stumps or obstructions may void the warranty in its entirety Claims under this Warranty must be made to the dealer which originally sold the product and all warranty adjustments must by made through such dealer Great Plains reserves the right to make changes in materials or design of the product at any time without notice This Warranty shall not be interpreted to re...

Page 58: ...Table of Contents Index Table of Contents Index ...

Page 59: ...1 high pressure fluid 8 high pressure fluids 2 hitching 12 hose color code 14 hoses hydraulic 14 hydraulic diagram 49 hydraulic hookup 14 hydraulic safety 2 I implement 9 inflation 45 intended usage 9 ISO 730 1 12 13 L LC25 081M 9 LC25 0830 9 LC25 0836 9 LC25 0838 9 LC25 0840 9 LC25 0870 9 LC25 0875 9 LC40 9 LC40 1236 9 20 LC40 1238 9 20 LC40 1240 9 20 LC40 1630 9 20 leaks 2 left hand defined 9 le...

Page 60: ...lding 3 width 45 wing lock pin 17 18 19 21 Y YP4025 1630 45 YP4025 2420 45 YP4025 3115 45 YP4025 32TR 45 YP4025 3215 45 Numerics 20 mph 2 2013 9 12 14 18 19 2014 9 13 14 18 19 32 km h 2 40 option 42 50 option 42 591 031H bushing 12 591 034A barring off 30 42 591 049M manual 9 591 049P manual 9 591 127D pin 12 60 option 42 802 086C bolt 12 802 720C bolt 31 33 803 027C nut 12 804 023C washer 12 805 ...

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