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

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information ......................................1
Safety Decals .................................................................5
Introduction...................................................................12
Models Covered ...........................................................12
Description of Unit ........................................................12
Document Family......................................................12
Using This Manual....................................................12
Definitions.................................................................12
Owner Assistance ........................................................13
Preparation and Setup ...............................................14
Prior to Going to the Field Checklist.............................14
Hitching Turbo Max to Tractor......................................15
Electrical Hookup......................................................16
Hydraulic Hose Hookup............................................16
Clevis Hitch...............................................................17
Category III Hitch......................................................17
Transport Locks........................................................18
Wing Fold .................................................................18
Pre-Leveling of Machine...........................................19
Front to Rear Leveling ..............................................19
Level Bar Spring Adjustment ....................................19
Wing Adjustment ......................................................19
Wing Turnbuckle 586-295S ......................................20
Wing Turnbuckle 586-446S ......................................20
Gang Angle Adjustment ...........................................20
Wing Fold Assist 3500TM.........................................22
Hydraulic Down Pressure 1800-3000.......................23
Hydraulic Down Pressure 3500 ................................24
Hydraulic Down Pressure 4000................................ 25
IWeight Package Assembly (Optional)..................... 26
Operating Instructions .............................................. 27
Pre-Start Checklist ....................................................... 27
Transport...................................................................... 28
Transport Steps........................................................ 28
Field Operation ............................................................ 29
Field Set-Up Checklists................................................ 29
Final Checklist.......................................................... 29
General Operation and In-Field Adjustments............... 30
Prior to Operating the Turbo Max............................. 30
Hitch Turnbuckle ...................................................... 30
Gauge Wheel Adjustment ........................................ 32
Setting the Rolling Harrow and Reel ........................ 33
Parking......................................................................... 34
Unfolded Storage ..................................................... 34
Storage ........................................................................ 34
Maintenance and Lubrication ................................... 35
Maintenance ................................................................ 35
Lubrication ................................................................... 35
Appendix..................................................................... 37
Turbo Max Specifications and Capacities .................... 37
Tire Inflation Chart ....................................................... 38
Hydraulic Connectors and Torque ............................... 39
Torque Values Chart .................................................... 40
Index............................................................................ 43