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GREAT PLAINS Turbo Max 1200TM Operator'S Manual Download Page 10

07/09/2018

Table of Contents

586-535M

1200-1500TM

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information

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838-614C

Red Reflectors

On rear of light brackets (top);.

2 total

43094

838-603C

Orange Reflectors

On rear of light brackets (bottom);

2 total

43094

838-598C

Caution: Read Operator’s Manual

On middle of hitch;

1 total

42243

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Summary of Contents for Turbo Max 1200TM

Page 1: ...RIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Operator Manual Turbo Max S N C2411H 1200TM 1500TM 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 43053 ...

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: ...rbo Chisel Turbo Chopper Turbo Max Turbo Till Ultra Till Whirlfilter and Yield Pro Brand and Product Names that appear and are owned by others are trademarks of their respective owners Printed in the United States of America Table of Contents Important Safety Information 1 Safety Decals 5 Introduction 9 Models Covered 9 Description of Unit 9 Document Family 9 Using This Manual 9 Definitions 9 Owne...

Page 4: ...07 09 2018 Table of Contents Index 586 535M 1200 1500TM Table of Contents Index iv ...

Page 5: ...ided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional purposes cannot be 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 unsaf...

Page 6: ... the tractor is running Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure at other remote and shutting down tractor before connecting disconnecting or inspecting hydraulic lines Use a piece of paper or cardboard NOT BODY PARTS to check for suspected leaks Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems If an accident occurs seek immediate medical assistance from a phy...

Page 7: ...ceed 20 mph Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes Reduce speed on rough roads Comply with national regional and local laws Do not fold or unfold the Turbo Max while the tractor is moving Shutdown and Storage Lower Turbo Max put tractor in park turn off engine and remove the key Secure Turbo Max ...

Page 8: ... Make sure parts are in good condition and installed properly Remove buildup of grease oil or debris Remove all tools and unused parts from implement before operation Safety At All Times Thoroughly read and understand the instructions in this manual before operation Read all instructions noted on the safety decals Be familiar with all Turbo Max functions Operate machinery from the driver s seat on...

Page 9: ... new decals from your Great Plains dealer Refer to this section for proper decal placement When ordering new parts or components also request corresponding safety decals To install new decals 1 Clean the area on which the decal is to be placed 2 Peel backing from decal Press firmly on surface being careful not to cause air bubbles under decal 818 055C Slow Moving Vehicle Reflector On the back of s...

Page 10: ...of Contents Index Important Safety Information 6 838 614C Red Reflectors On rear of light brackets top 2 total 43094 838 603C Orange Reflectors On rear of light brackets bottom 2 total 43094 838 598C Caution Read Operator s Manual On middle of hitch 1 total 42243 ...

Page 11: ...r Electrocution Hazard On middle of hitch 1 total 42243 838 600C Danger Crushing Hazard On Front of hitch 1 total 838 606C Warning Tongue Rising On front of hitch 1 total 42243 838 606C To prevent serious injury or death Tongue rises rapidly when unhitched from tractor Lower implement to ground before unhitching WARNING 42243 ...

Page 12: ... Index 586 535M 1200 1500TM Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 8 838 094C Warning High Pressure Fluid On rear of hitch 1 total 42243 838 613C Notice Transport Lock Outside of lift straps both sides 2 total 42241 ...

Page 13: ...break clods Document Family Using This Manual This manual will familiarize you with safety assembly operation adjustments troubleshooting and maintenance 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 ...

Page 14: ..._________________________ 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 1 Discuss the matter with your dealership service manager Make sure they are aware of any problems so they can assist you 2 If you are still unsatisfied seek out the owner...

Page 15: ...O NOT remove pins if the wing is leaning against the pins or putting pressure on the pins Use the hydraulics to pull the wings in completely before unpinning them Once the pins are removed slowly unfold the unit Make sure no one is under the wings during the unfolding process Check again for hydraulic leaks and watch that hoses do not get pinched in hinges wing stops etc After the machine is compl...

Page 16: ...EEL DRIVE and MFWD tractors pin drawbar in fixed center position for field and transport For FOUR WHEEL DRIVE and TRAC DRIVE tractors leave one hole clearance on each side of drawbar for field position hitch damage may occur if pinned solid Pin in center position for transport to maintain maximum steering control Refer to Figure 3 3 Use jack to raise and lower turbo max tongue 4 Back tractor draw ...

Page 17: ...d safe road travel See Transport on page 20 for safe transporting Electrical Hookup Refer to Figure 5 Your Turbo Max is equipped with North American Lights Plug the lighting connector into the tractor outlet 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...

Page 18: ...check for leaks Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems Refer to Figure 6 To distinguish hoses on the same hydraulic circuit refer to hose label The hose with an extended cylinder symbol feeds a cylinder base end The hose with a retracted cylinder symbol feeds a cylinder rod end Secure hoses and cables so that they have sufficient slack for hitch mo...

Page 19: ... assembly may result in failure of the clevis bolt leading to hitch failure This could result in a serious highway accident or severe machine damage Category III Hitch The base hitch must be inverted with the recessed notch on the top for this configuration Set the V block to allow some vertical articulation of the draw bar pin Always use at least one cushion 12 Select one of each PPI 302V TOP PLA...

Page 20: ... turnbuckle wrench stored on rear pegs of hitch Adjust the turnbuckle at the front of machine to level it front to back Shorten to bring front down extend to bring front up 18 When the front coulter gangs are the same distance off ground as rear coulter gangs re tighten jam nut Level Bar Spring Adjustment Refer to Figure 10 19 To adjust the level bar spring assembly to the preset position of 26 5 ...

Page 21: ...t gang adjusting cylinders have been adjusted and are in the full retract position the rear gang bar should be parallel to back frame tube 26 If rear gang bar is not parallel to back frame tube remove pin from turnbuckle end and shorten turnbuckle end by turning clevis to bring gang bar closer and lengthen clevis to lengthen to get gang bar to retract all the way 27 Re install pin when adjustment ...

Page 22: ...ward 34 Carefully lower the 750 pound weight assemblies onto center frame trusses 35 Slide rear weights as far forward as possible and install weight box stops on inside of trusses as close to weight as possible rear weights secure with 1 2 x 4 1 32 x 5 1 4 u bolt 1 2 lock washers and 1 2 nuts 36 Torque u bolts to 85 ft lbs Refer to Figure 15 37 Pivot level bar and the level bar spring assembly un...

Page 23: ...lation Chart on page 28 Check all bolts pins and fasteners Torque as shown in Torque Values Chart on page 30 Check Turbo Max for worn or damaged parts Repair or replace parts before going to the field Check hydraulic hoses fittings and cylinders for leaks Repair or replace before going to the field High Pressure Fluid Hazard Relieve pressure and shut down tractor before connecting disconnecting or...

Page 24: ...us injury and death Braking and Loss of Control Hazard Do not exceed 20 mph 32 kph Slow down on rough roads Transport Steps Know your implement weight If tractor capabilities are marginal check actual weight of implement at a scale 1 Check that implement is securely hitched to a sufficient tractor page 12 2 Always use a locking style hitch pin sized to match holes in hitch and draw bar and rated f...

Page 25: ... q Parking jack stowed 12 q Check all tire pressures 28 q Transport locks are in the field position 16 Hydraulic System Checklist Page q Check tractor hydraulic reservoir full q Make hydraulic connections 13 q Inspect connections for leaks Perform all steps in Pre Start Checklist on page 19 and Final Checklist on page 21 Do not make short radius turns with the implement in the ground If you stop i...

Page 26: ... after machine is level Never run the machine lower deeper in the rear than in the front 13 The Turbo Max may be operated with the gangs running from 0 6 degrees Changing this angle does affect the operation of the unit in a couple of ways As indicated above if the blades are operated at an angle down pressure is generally unnecessary Also operating speeds will need to be less when operating with ...

Page 27: ...this damage to the seals of the lift cylinders may result 16 Varying the angle on the gangs will also change the results of your operation It is recommended to operate the Turbo Max with the gangs in the straight position when this is your last pass ahead of the planter or grain drill This will leave the best possible seedbed for planting It is not recommended to operate the tool at a depth deeper...

Page 28: ... the handle backwards to decrease the spring pressure When the desired amount of spring pressure is set re insert the pin Note It is recommended to run little or no down pressure in wet or sticky field conditions 21 If your machine is equipped with a hydraulic reel attachment you will need to hook up the hydraulic lines and then you well set the down pressure from the cab of your tractor There wil...

Page 29: ...ntact area 5 Un hook electrical lines and protect with any plugs or caps provided 6 Release pressure on hydraulic system then disconnect hydraulic lines and pull all lines back onto implement tongue Store hose ends in keyholes of hose holder bracket 7 Disconnect the safety chain 8 Unhitch from tractor or leading implement Equipment must be stable when unhitched Storage Store the implement where ch...

Page 30: ...e bearing 6 Check drag bolts for loosness or excessive wear Your drag is an important part of the tillage operation 7 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 By follow...

Page 31: ...ontents Index 586 535M Lubrication Wheel Bearing Hub 1 zerk on each hub Type of Lubrication Grease Repack wheel bearings annually or every 2500 acres 50 50 Multipurpose spray lube Multipurpose grease lube Multipurpose oil lube Intervals service hours at which lubrication is required 41991 ...

Page 32: ...formation contact your nearest Authorized Farm Tire Retailer ManufacturerWeb site Firestone www firestoneag com Gleason www gleasonwheel com Titan www titan intl com Galaxy www atgtire com BKT www bkt tire com Transport 11L 15SL 12 Ply 52 psi 359 kPa Model No 1200TM 1500TM Tillage Width 13 2 401cm 15 8 478cm Center Section 14 0 427cm 16 11 516cm Wing Inner N A N A Wing Outer N A N A 41 49 Blade Sp...

Page 33: ...to installation to prevent abrasion during tightening lubricate O Ring with clean hydraulic fluid Use no sealants tape or liquid on ORB fittings ORB fittings that need orientation such as the ell depicted also have a washer and jam nut adjustable thread port stud Back jam nut away from washer Thread fitting into receptacle until O Ring contacts seat Unscrew fitting to desired orientation Tighten j...

Page 34: ...0 440 610 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 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 p...

Page 35: ...1200 1500TM Table of Contents Index Appendix 31 07 09 2018 Table of Contents Index 586 535M ...

Page 36: ...07 09 2018 Table of Contents Index 586 535M 1200 1500TM Table of Contents Index Appendix 32 ...

Page 37: ...g 12 hose handles 14 hoses hydraulic 14 hydraulic connectors 29 hydraulic hoses 14 hydraulic safety 2 I inflation 28 J jack 12 JIC 29 Joint Industry Conference 29 J514 29 L leaks 2 26 left hand defined 9 leveling 15 level center frame 15 lights 2 lubrication 27 wheel bearing hub 27 M Maintenance 26 maintenance 26 maintenance safety 4 medical assistance 2 14 19 26 model number 10 N National Pipe Th...

Page 38: ...U unhitch 25 URLs tires 28 W WARNING defined 1 warranty 28 31 weight 20 weight package 18 weight implement 20 welding 4 Wheel Bearing Hub 27 www 28 Numerics 13 mph 3 20 mph 3 20 22 kph 3 32 kph 3 36 hours 25 586 535M manual 9 586 535P manual 9 586 535Q ENG manual 9 586 535Q manual 9 8R19 5 LT 28 802 383C bolt 15 802 487C bolt 15 803 367C nut 15 818 055C reflector 5 838 094C decal 8 838 598C decal ...

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