Great Plains 4000TC Operator Manual - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information ......................................1
Safety Decals .................................................................5
Introduction...................................................................11
Models Covered ...........................................................11
Description of Unit ........................................................11
Document Family......................................................11
Using This Manual....................................................11
Definitions.................................................................11
Owner Assistance ........................................................12
Preparation and Setup ...............................................13
Prior to Going to the Field Checklist.............................13
Hitching Turbo-Chopper to Tractor...............................14
Electrical Hookup......................................................15
Hydraulic Hose Hookup............................................15
Hydraulic Hose Hookup............................................15
Clevis Hitch...............................................................16
Category III Hitch......................................................16
Operating Instructions...............................................17
Pre-Start Checklist .......................................................17
Transport ......................................................................18
Transport Steps ........................................................18
Field Operation.............................................................19
Field Set-Up Checklists ................................................19
Final Checklist ..........................................................19
Transport Locks ....................................................... 20
Wing Fold ................................................................. 20
Pre-Leveling of Machine .......................................... 20
Front to Rear Leveling.............................................. 20
Wing Adjustment (3-Section Wings) ........................ 21
Coulter Spring Adjustment ....................................... 21
Detracker Height Adjustment (Optional) .................. 21
General Operation and In-Field Adjustments............... 22
Depth Stop ............................................................... 22
Spike Drag ............................................................... 23
Reel.......................................................................... 23
Bypass Valve Adjustments .......................................... 24
1800-3000 Hydraulic Down Pressure ...................... 24
4000 Hydraulic Down Pressure................................ 25
Maintenance and Lubrication ................................... 26
Maintenance ................................................................ 26
Lubrication ................................................................... 26
Appendix..................................................................... 29
TC Specifications and Capacities ................................ 29
Tire Inflation & Warranty .............................................. 30
Hydraulic Connectors and Torque ............................... 31
Torque Values Chart .................................................... 32
Index............................................................................ 35