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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Operator Manual

SS0300

Sub-Soiler Inline Ripper

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.

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Page 1: ...INAL INSTRUCTIONS Operator Manual SS0300 Sub Soiler Inline Ripper 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 Null4 41935 Null4 ...

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: ...are of Signal Words 3 Wear Protective Equipment 4 Avoid High Pressure Fluids 4 Keep Riders Off Machinery 4 Tire Safety 4 Use Safety Lights and Devices 4 Transport Machinery Safely 5 Shutdown and Storage 5 Practice Safe Maintenance 5 Safety At All Times 6 Accident Prevention 6 It is the Owner s Responsibility to Ensure 7 Safety Reflectors and Decals 7 Preparation and Setup 11 Prior to Going to the ...

Page 4: ...Great Plains 596 224M 3 22 19 Table of Contents Index ii SS0300 Table of Contents Index ...

Page 5: ... Options not originally ordered with the machine or removed Options that were originally ordered the weights and measurements no longer are accurate for your machine Update the Record on the next page upon modifications See SS0300 Specifications and Capacities on page 22 for additional weights and measurements SS0300 70cm centers 3 shank 1 section SS0300 77cm centers 3 shank 1 section SS0300 70cm ...

Page 6: ...l information related to the current topic or forestalls possible misunderstanding Right hand and left hand as used in this manual are determined by facing the direction the machine will travel while in use unless otherwise stated An orientation rose in some line art illustrations shows the directions of Up Back Left Down Front Right Owner Assistance If you need customer service or repair parts co...

Page 7: ... most extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional purposes cannot be guarded WARNING and the colour Safety Orange indicate a potential hazard 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 and the colour Safety Yellow indicate a poten...

Page 8: ...tective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems If an accident occurs seek immediate medical assistance from a physician familiar with this type of injury 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 d...

Page 9: ... not fold or unfold the product while the tractor is moving Shutdown and Storage Lower product put tractor in park turn off engine and remove the key Secure product using parking stands provided Detach and store product in an area where children normally do not play Practice Safe Maintenance Understand procedure before doing work Use proper tools and equipment Work in a clean dry area Unfold and l...

Page 10: ...en the tractor and implement or implement and nurse tank during hitching Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts Watch out for wires trees etc when folding and raising product Make sure all persons are clear of working area Accident Prevention In addition to the Operating Instructions it is important to observe th...

Page 11: ...ny heavy components are fully supported when removing pins bolts 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 missing decals ...

Page 12: ...rtant Safety Information Null4 838 615C Amber Reflectors On outside of ripper frame both sides 2total Null4 41936 Null4 833 399C Red Triangle Reflector On rear of speed limit bracket both sides 2 total Null4 41936 Null4 848 512C Pic Read Manual On front top of ripper frame 1 total Null4 41937 ...

Page 13: ...96 224M 3 22 19 Table of Contents Index 9 Null4 848 510C Pic Eye Protection On front of ripper frame 1 total Null4 41937 Null4 848 511C Pic Do Not Ride On top front of center frame 1 total Null4 41937 Null4 848 531C Pic Pinch Point On front of center frame 1 total Null4 41937 ...

Page 14: ...mportant Safety Information Null4 848 507C Pic Tire is Not a Step Front side of gauge wheel jack both sides 2 total Null4 41938 Null4 838 595C Caution Tire 90 PSI On outside of gauge wheel arms 2 total Null4 41938 Null4 848 398C 30KM Per HR On rear of speed limit bracket 1 total Null4 41936 ...

Page 15: ...o the Field Checklist Complete this checklist before routine setup Read and understand Important Safety Information on page 3 Check that all working parts are moving freely bolts are tight and cotter pins are spread Make sure your tractor horsepower matches the implement you are pulling This is important so the implement can do the best possible job Check that all grease fittings are in place and ...

Page 16: ...c systems Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient pressure to penetrate the skin causing serious injury If an accident occurs seek immediate medical assistance from a physician familiar with this type of injury Hitching with 3 Point 1 The sub soiler is designed to use either Category II or III tractors Refer to Figure 5 2 See drawing for correct pins and hole positions for Category II Re...

Page 17: ...re Machine Adjustments Pre Leveling of Machine Front to Rear Leveling 1 Pre leveling of machine may be done on a level floor Lower the machine down until the shank tips are just above the floor 2 Adjust the 3 point top link until the front and rear points are level Auto Reset Shank Adjustment Refer to Figure 8 1 The dual spring package should be preloaded so both top and bottom springs are loaded ...

Page 18: ...ill allow the coulter to run approximately hub deep If trying to deep rip less than 8 position the top of the coulter shank flush with the top of the tube Coulter Alignment Refer to Figure 10 3 Loosen the bottom set screw 1 jam nut 2 and swivel limiter set screw 3 Lower the ripper in the ground and drive forward a few feet 4 Leave the ripper in the ground and tighten the bot tom set screw 1 and ja...

Page 19: ... surface of the coulter spring washer to the inside surface of the coulter bushing Adjusting the spring below 9 7 8 could cause premature part failure and void the warranty Berm Conditioner Refer to Figure 12 1 The berm conditioner may be adjusted pulling up on handle sliding to a different notch 2 For maximum down pressure move handle towards rear Null4 Figure 11 Coulter Spring Adjustment 21648 N...

Page 20: ...etween implement and moving tractor Stop tractor engine and set park brake before installing pins 1 Hitch implement to a suitable tractor 2 Check to be sure machine is running level from front to rear when running machine at depth desired See Front to Rear Leveling on page 13 3 Adjust gauge wheels to desired tillage depth See Gauge Wheel Adjustment on page 14 4 Adjust and align coulters to desired...

Page 21: ... Allow safe clearance Remember that the product is wider than the tractor Parking Perform the following steps when parking the implement Refer to Storage page 19 to prepare for long term storage 1 Park implement on a level solid area 2 Lower implement until shanks are resting on the ground Refer to Figure 13 1 Lower and pin parking stands 2 Unplug light harness lead from tractor receptacle Do not ...

Page 22: ...eshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Excessive blowout Going too fast Slow down Ripping too shallow Raise gauge wheel Coulter not deep enough Lower coulter see Coulter Height page 14 Shank not aligned with coulter Align shank with trench made by coulter see Coulter Alignment page 15 ...

Page 23: ...8 Grease wheel bearings and walking beams sparingly Over greasing may cause damage to seals and reduce the life of the bearing Grease hinge points periodically 9 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 ...

Page 24: ...ings until resistance is felt being careful not to pressurize seal or blow out cap Coulter Swing Arms 1 zerk on each hub Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Until grease emerges Coulter Hubs 1 zerk on each hub Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Pump grease until resistance is felt being careful not pressurize seal or blow out cap 8 50 Multipurpose spray lube Multipurpose grease lube Multipurpose ...

Page 25: ...ts Index Maintenance and Lubrication Great Plains 596 224M 3 22 19 Table of Contents Index 21 Berm Conditioner 2 zerk on each basket Type of Lubrication Grease Quantity Sparingly Do Not Over Grease Twice a Season Null4 41864 ...

Page 26: ... PLY 20 5X8 10 PLY 20 5X8 10 PLY 2 2 2 2 Horsepower PTO 150 240 150 240 200 320 200 320 Kilowatt 112 179 112 179 150 239 150 239 Model SS0300 Shank Spacing 68cm 26 3 4 70cm 27 1 2 54cm 21 1 4 56cm 22 Number of Shanks 5 5 6 6 Weight Rigid No Till Shank 1170kg 2580lbs 1170kg 2580lbs 1297kg 2860lbs 1297kg 2860lbs Weight Auto Reset No Till Shank 1715kg 3780lbs 1715kg 3780lbs 1950kg 4300lbs 1950kg 4300...

Page 27: ...35 5 8 18 150 230 325 M18 X 2 5 195 310 405 3 4 10 235 360 510 M18 X 1 5 220 350 485 3 4 16 260 405 570 M20 X 2 5 280 440 610 7 8 9 225 585 820 M20 X 1 5 310 650 900 7 8 14 250 640 905 M24 X 3 480 760 1050 1 8 340 875 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 M3...

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Page 44: ... including SS0300 Product Options ALL conforms to the following Product Specifications Safety 2006 42 EC Machinery 2009 104 EC Work Equipment ISO 4254 1 2005 Agricultural Machinery ISO 12100 1 2003 Safety of Machinery ISO 12100 2 2003 Safety of Machinery UKSI 2008 No 1597 The Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations UKSI 1998 No 2306 The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 The produ...

Page 45: ...sed for a purpose for which the product is not de signed This Warranty shall not apply if the product is towed at a speed in excess of 20 miles per hour 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 mate rials or design of the product at any tim...

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Page 47: ...el number 2 N Note defined 2 O orientation rose 2 P Parking 17 parking stand storage 13 Parking Stands 17 parking stands storage 13 parts 19 phone number GP 11 Pre leveling of machine 13 protective equipment 4 psi 23 R reflector red triangle 8 reflectors amber 8 flourescent panel 7 reflectors safety 7 repair parts 2 riders 4 right hand defined 2 rose orientation 2 S safety decal 7 safety informati...

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