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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Operator Manual

VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924

VT1500 Sub-Soiler

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 VT1500 0324 VT1500 0924 VT1500 Sub Soiler 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 21604 ...

Page 2: ...e or removed Options that were originally ordered the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine Update the record by adding the machine 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 De...

Page 3: ... 10 Definitions 10 Owner Assistance 10 Further Assistance 10 Preparation and Setup 11 Prior to Going to the Field Checklist 11 Shank Mounting 14 Straight Shanks 14 Straight Shins Tips Assembly 14 No Till Shins Tips Assembly 15 Coulter Assembly 15 Machine Adjustments 15 Pre Leveling of Machine 15 Auto Reset Shank Adjustment 16 Gauge Wheel Adjustment 17 Coulter Adjustment 18 Coulter Height 18 Coulte...

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Page 5: ...NING 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 practices Prepare ...

Page 6: ...ving pressure before disconnecting 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 physician familiar with this type of injury Use Safety Lights and Devices Slow moving tractors and towed implements can...

Page 7: ...iler in case of breakdown on the road Keep clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions when transporting Refer to transport dimensions under VT1500 1300 VT1500 1710 Specifications and Capacities on page 24 Do not fold or unfold the Sub Soiler while the tractor is moving Shutdown and Storage Lower Sub Soiler put tractor in park turn off engine and remove the key Secure Sub Soiler using blo...

Page 8: ...rts are in good condition and installed properly Remove buildup of grease oil or debris Remove all tools and unused parts from machine 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 machine functions Operate machinery from the driver s seat only Do not leave S...

Page 9: ... all safety decals clean and legible Replace all damaged or missing decals Order 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...

Page 10: ...4 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 838 266C Red Reflectors On rear of light brackets inside 2 total TP 69141 838 267C Orange Reflectors On rear of light brackets outside 2 total TP 69141 818 719C Caution General Instructions On front of center frame 1 total 42778 ...

Page 11: ...rushing Hazard On front of center frame 1 total DANGER 818 590C Keep others away CRUSHING HAZARD Do not stand between implement and moving tractor To prevent serious injurt or death 42778 818 398C Caution Tires Not A Step Front side of gauge wheel jacks 2 total To Avoid Injury for Unsecured Transport Tires Never stand on or use transport tires as a step Tires not in contact with the ground will ro...

Page 12: ...Contents Index 8 VT1500 0324 VT1500 0924 Table of Contents Index Important Safety Information 838 595C Caution Tire 90 PSI On outside of gauge wheel arms 2 total 42777 858 105C Bolt Torque Information On rear tube of center frame 2 total 42774 ...

Page 13: ... shank 1 section VT1500 0340 40 centers 3 shank 1 section VT1500 0424 24 centers 4 shank 1 section VT1500 0430 30 centers 4 shank 1 section VT1500 0436 36 centers 4 shank 1 section VT1500 0438 38 centers 4 shank 1 section VT1500 0440 40 centers 4 shank 1 section VT1500 0524 24 centers 5 shank 1 section VT1500 0530 30 centers 5 shank 1 section VT1500 0536 36 centers 5 shank 1 section VT1500 0538 38...

Page 14: ...stomer service or repair parts contact a Great Plains dealer They have trained personnel repair parts and equipment specially designed for Great Plains products Your machine s parts were specially designed and should only be replaced with Great Plains parts Always use the serial and model number when ordering parts from your Great Plains dealer The serial number plate is located as shown in the fi...

Page 15: ...cklist Complete this checklist before routine setup Read and understand Important Safety Information on page 1 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 again for hydraulic leaks and watch that hoses do not get...

Page 16: ...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 This implement is factory set for Category III tractors To change to Category II you will need a Category II Ripper hitch pin kit P N 596 060A See your Great Plains dealer to order kit 2 In addition the following bushings not supplied by Great Plains may be neede...

Page 17: ...plement Watch for cab interference 14 Set your tractor 3 point draft control to float position 15 Plug lead from implement light harness into tractor receptacle 16 Raise tractor 3 point just enough to relieve pressure from parking stands 17 Raise and pin up 3 point stands See Store Parking Stands on page 14 Load Sway Risk Adjust 3 point hitch arms and sway blocks to minimize any side to side sway ...

Page 18: ...of longer bolt to keep threads out of the shear area IMPORTANT Torque bolts 4 to 400 FT LBS Straight Shins Tips Assembly 23 Attach straight shin retainer 1 to the straight shank 2 with 1 2 x 21 2 bolts 3 1 2 hardened washer 4 and flange lock nut 24 Slide one end of the straight wear shin 5 under the straight shin retainer 1 Hold the lower end in place by installing a tip 11 4 x 2 with fin shown 6 ...

Page 19: ... tip Coulter Assembly 29 Position the coulter stop 13 in the slot of the casting assembly 14 30 Slide the casting assembly and coulter stop onto shank 15 sliding it up past the hole in the end 31 Install roll pin 16 in the hole and allow casting to slide back down until it is resting on the roll pin 32 Place jam nut 17 on 5 8x11 2 set screw 18 and insert set screw in the casting assembly Insert 5 ...

Page 20: ...ry and should not be disassembled in the field You could be severely injured or killed by instant release of stored energy Auto Reset Shank Hi Protection Be sure to take note of the type of Auto Reset shanks that are installed on your machine Hi Protection Shanks will trip at 2000lbs 907kg and the Standard Auto Shanks will trip at 3000lbs 1360kg Decal 844 452C 2 and a blue line painted on the leng...

Page 21: ...elp raise and lower the gauge wheels 3 The cross pin still needs to be used in order to avoid overloading the jack 37 Adjust the gauge wheel as shown on the shank depth decal 4 on the front of the frame Cross Pin 3 4 TOP TOP TOP TOP TOP BOTTOM BOTTOM BOTTOM MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE MIDDLE BOTTOM BOTTOM 18 16 5 15 13 5 12 10 5 9 7 5 838 597c rev SHANK DEPTH ARM HOLE MOUNT HOLE ...

Page 22: ... screw 5 Lower the ripper in the ground and drive forward a few feet 41 Leave the ripper in the ground and tighten the top and bottom set screws 3 and jam nuts 4 Position the swivel limiter in the center of the slot and tighten the set screw 5 42 Check alignment of the coulter and shank Move either the coulter or shank so the shank is in the center of the grove made by the coulter Note If you want...

Page 23: ...up Great Plains 596 381M 09 12 2022 Table of Contents Index 19 Berm Conditioner 44 The berm conditioner may be adjusted by pulling up on handle and sliding to a different notch 45 For the deepest setting move handle clear forward For shallower move handle towards rear ...

Page 24: ...nd set park brake before installing pins 46 Hitch implement to a suitable tractor See Hitching Tractor to Sub Soiler on page 12 33 47 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 15 48 Adjust gauge wheels to desired tillage depth See Gauge Wheel Adjustment on page 17 49 Adjust and align coulters to desired til...

Page 25: ...ublic roads Travel with caution Allow safe clearance Remember that the Sub Soiler is wider than the tractor Parking Perform the following steps when parking the implement Refer to Storage page 23 to prepare for long term storage 52 Park implement on a level solid area 53 Lower implement until shanks are resting on the ground 54 Lower and pin parking stands 55 Unplug light harness lead from tractor...

Page 26: ...roubleshooting 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 18 Shank not aligned with coulter Align shank with trench made by coulter see Coulter Alignment Alignment page 18 ...

Page 27: ...educe the life of the bearing Grease hinge points periodically Storage 66 Store implement where children do not play If possible store the implement inside for longer life 67 Remove any dirt and debris that can hold moisture and cause corrosion 68 Lubricate areas noted under Lubrication page 24 69 Inspect implement for worn or damaged parts Make repairs and service during the off season 70 Use spr...

Page 28: ...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 50 Multipurpose spray lube Multipurpose grease lube Multipurpose oil lube Intervals service hours...

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Page 31: ...nufacturer of the tire Tire warranty information is found in the brochures included with your Operator s and Parts Manuals or online at the manufacturer s web sites listed below For assistance or information 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 t...

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