Great Plains 4000TT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 73)

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Section 5: Operating and Maintenance
12/15/2004 Series I 1000TT - 4000TT Turbo-Till 586-043M
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Maintenance and Lubrication
1. Always use the transport lock when
working or doing maintenance on the
Turbo Till. If folded, be sure your wing
stop pins are in place. Read and
understand all safety decals on your
equipment.
2. During the first season of operation, and
periodically after that, check your bolts for
tightness.
3. Check wheel bearings occasionally for
excessive endplay.
4. Replace or rotate worn parts as needed—
bearings, coulters, etc...
5. Check and tighten or replace any hydraulic
leaks. Check hoses for any leaks. It is
important that there are no leaks on the
equipment that may change the depth
when in field position.
6. Grease coulter gang bearings and
wheel bearings sparingly. Over greasing
may cause damage to seals and reduce
the life of the bearing. Grease hinge
points periodically.
Coulter Bearings
Grease every 50 hours (sparingly).
Wheel Bearings
Grease every 50 hours (sparingly) and
check for endplay.
All Hinge Points
Grease every 10 hours.
Finishing Reel & Rolling Harrow
Grease every 50 hours (sparingly).
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 of the cylinders are retracted to protect
the cylinder rods. This will extend the life
of the cylinder seals and reduce internal
and external leaks that may cause future
problems maintaining a level machine.
8. Check drag bolts and parts for looseness
or excessive wear. Replace broken or
bent teeth. Your drag is an important part
of the tillage operation.
By following and maintaining a routine service and
lubrication program, your tillage equipment will give
you many years of service.
For more information on operating, adjusting
or maintaining your Great Plains Turbo Till
contact your local Great Plains dealer or call
Great Plains Mfg. at (785) 823-3276
For the most current manual information visit
the web site at: www.greatplainsmfg.com
1/25/2008