Great Plains DVN8552 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information ......................................1
Safety Decals .................................................................5
Introduction ...............................................................10
Models Covered ...........................................................10
Description of Unit ........................................................10
Document Family......................................................10
Using This Manual........................................................10
Definitions.................................................................10
Owner Assistance ........................................................11
Preparation and Setup ...............................................12
Prior to Going to the Field Checklist.............................12
Hitching Tractor to Discovator ......................................13
Hydraulic Hose Hookup............................................14
Hose Handles ...........................................................14
First Time Field Adjustments........................................14
Pre-Leveling of Machine.......................................14
Front to Rear Leveling ..............................................14
Side to Side Leveling............................................15
Disc Gang Depth Calibration ....................................15
Field Operation of Disc Gangs .................................16
Operating Instructions...............................................17
Pre-Start Checklist .......................................................17
Transporting ................................................................. 17
Check Tractor Capacity and Configuration .............. 17
Transport Checklist .................................................. 17
General Operation and In-Field Adjustments............... 18
Scraper Settings .......................................................... 18
Rear Attachment Settings ............................................ 18
Spike Drag Settings ................................................. 18
HD Spike & Reel Settings ........................................ 19
Coil Tine Settings ..................................................... 19
Reel Settings............................................................ 19
Maintenance and Lubrication ................................... 20
Maintenance ................................................................ 20
Lubrication ................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting......................................................... 22
Discovator Trouble Shooting Charts ............................ 22
Appendix..................................................................... 26
DV Specifications and Capacities ................................ 26
Tire Inflation and Warranty........................................... 26
Hydraulic Connectors and Torque ............................... 27
Torque Values Chart .................................................... 28
Warranty ...................................................................... 29
Index............................................................................ 31