VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information.................................................1
Safety Decals ....................................................................5
Introduction............................................................................9
Models Covered ................................................................9
Description of Unit ...........................................................10
Document Family .....................................................10
Using This Manual...........................................................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
Coulter Alignment.....................................................18
Coulter Spring ..........................................................18
Berm Conditioner .....................................................19
Operating Instructions .........................................................20
Pre-Start Checklist...........................................................20
Field Operation................................................................20
Transporting ....................................................................21
Check Tractor Capacity and Configuration ..............21
Transport Checklist ..................................................21
Parking .....................................................................21
Troubleshooting ...................................................................22
Maintenance and Lubrication..............................................23
Maintenance.............................................................23
Storage.....................................................................23
Lubrication.......................................................................24
Appendix ...............................................................................25
VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924 Specifications and
Capacities........................................................................25
VT1500-0324 - VT1500-0924 Specifications and
Capacities........................................................................26
Tire Inflation Chart...........................................................27
Torque Values Chart .......................................................28
VT1500-0324” Machine Layout .......................................29
VT1500-0330” Machine Layout.......................................30
VT1500-0336” Machine Layout.......................................31
VT1500-0338” Machine Layout.......................................32
VT1500-0340” Machine Layout.......................................33
VT1500-0424” Machine Layout.......................................34
VT1500-0430” Machine Layout.......................................35
VT1500-0436” Machine Layout.......................................36
VT1500-0438” Machine Layout.......................................37
VT1500-0440” Machine Layout.......................................38
VT1500-0524” Machine Layout.......................................39
VT1500-0530” Machine Layout.......................................40
VT1500-0536” Machine Layout.......................................41
VT1500-0538” Machine Layout.......................................42
VT1500-0540” Machine Layout.......................................43
VT1500-0624” Machine Layout.......................................44
VT1500-0630” Machine Layout.......................................45
VT1500-0636” Machine Layout.......................................46
VT1500-0638” Machine Layout.......................................47
VT1500-0640” Machine Layout.......................................48
VT1500-0724” Machine Layout.......................................49
VT1500-0730” Machine Layout.......................................50
VT1500-0736” Machine Layout.......................................51
VT1500-0824” Machine Layout.......................................52
VT1500-0830” Machine Layout.......................................53
VT1500-0924” Machine Layout.......................................54
